As Long As You Are Happy
Prologue
I don't know how to make you happy anymore.
So I'll let it do it by someone else.
I have always given you my best since the time we became friends.
Since the time you made me your best friend, I wanted it to progress further...
I wanted to tell you everything which I felt about you, but soon your parents left you alone in this world with your little sister...
I couldn't do it at that time.
At the age of 18, you finally confessed your feelings, which weren't for me, but...
You got into a relationship with him, then married him later after graduation...
I stood near the aisle to watch you walking towards him, taking vows and finally becoming his wife.
Everything seemed perfect to you, I couldn't get in between to tell you my feelings at that time, either.
Later when he died, I was with you, I tried my best to make you move on from him...
I thought to confess but it seemed to be selfish to tell you such a thing when you recently had lost your first love.
After many years, you were finally happy, you had moved on, you had smiles curved rather than the flowing tears...
But again, it was with someone else.
Again, I couldn't do anything.
It doesn't even matter much,
For me, it was never the wish to be with you, but to keep you happy even if it meant to be away from you...
Everything's fine, everything's bearable,
As long as you are happy.
What a Weird Guy!
Chapter 1: What a Weird Guy!
Doctor
Seems like your recovery is pretty fine than before.
•Has been treating the FL since 4 years.
•FL
•Name: Celestia Martin
•Has been suffering from depression since 4 years due to her husband's demise.
•Age: 27
Doctor
I will prescribe you the medicines for this month, come next month and we will discuss about what to do further seeing your progress.
Celestia
Thank you, doctor.
Celestia
Umm, can I know for how long do I have to go through this?
Celestia
I- I mean it has been years for now... These medicines, though are effective, they cause sleepiness.
Celestia
I have no one to help me financially, so I have to work by myself, it's hard to work with such heavy dosages.
Doctor
I understand, these medicines have such effects because it stimulates your brain.
Doctor
It couldn't be helped unless you work on yourself and try to move on.
If it was for 4 years ago, everything would've been different.
I was finally happy, finally I moved on from my parents' death, I found a meaning to live after meeting Peter.
We were together since 11th, married after graduation.
When everything was on a better track, why the hell he had to die in a car accident?
I had so many dreams which were shattered in a second...
So many memories which never could be continued with him...
Celestia
*Standing in front of pharmacy section.*
Pharmacist
Can you please hand over your prescription to me fast?
Pharmacist
There are more customers behind you.
Celestia
Oh- Oh, I am sorry!
Celestia
Here.
*Hands it over.*
A minute later the pharmacist gives her the prescription back.
Carter
Hey...
*Says in a lower voice.*
Carter
Your prescription says to buy medicines for a month.
*Continues to read further in her prescription.*
Celestia
*Keeps it immediately into her bag.*
Celestia
Don't you have manners to not read others' personal information?
*Shouts.*
Carter
I was just being nice to tell you that-
Carter
*Says again in a lower volume.*
These doctors gave the same medicines repeatedly, so you should try buying more and avoid visits here.
Carter
It's their tactic to call the patients, worst is they prescribe the same medicines at every visit.
Celestia
(He's right though, I have been taking the same ones since a year, but no doubts, they have a fine effect on me.)
Celestia
Doesn't matter whether you are right or wrong, you aren't a doctor to advise such stuffs.
Celestia
If you wanna, go and get a medical degree.
Carter
Wait, that was kinda rud-
Pharmacist
Ahem! Mam, your medicines.
Celestia
Thank you.
*Pays the bill, and about to leave.*
Carter
Still, if you want to save your money, you should try the thing which I just said.
Celestia
You try it, good luck.
Celestia
*Leaves while thinking.*
Celestia
(What a weird guy!)
Carter's Grandmother
*Slaps Carter's back.*
Carter's Grandmother
For how many times shall I tell you to keep your mouth shut?
Carter
But grandma, I was right-
Carter's Grandmother
🤦🏻♀️No, you are not! And don't you ever try experimenting such stuffs on me at all!
Carter
😒
*Passes over the prescription to the pharmacist.*
After a while they both get into a cab, and drives towards their home.
Carter's Grandmother
We have to shift our things soon into our new home, I hope it would be completed in this week.
Carter's Grandmother
There's not much left to transport anyway.
•Has been suffering from health problems, and has been getting treated in the same hospital where Celestia visits.
•She and her grandson are shifting to the another place where he has got his new job.
Carter
Don't worry, grandma!
*Hugs her.*
Carter
I have been away from you since years, but after hearing about your sickness, haven't I came for you?
Carter
I will take care of the shifting process, you just sit and relax.
Carter
Soon after we get shifted, I will start my job and will stay at your place till your recovery.
•First ML
•Name: Carter Yardley
•Age: 25
•Has studied computer science, and soon will start working.
Carter's Grandmother
*Sighs.*
Only you care about me, your father has already forgotten his sick mother.
Carter
*Hugs her again.*
There's nothing like that, he was the one who sent me here, do you know that?
Carter's Grandmother
Stop taking his side!
And their conversation continues, a week later, soon Carter and his grandmother shifts at their new home.
Carter's Grandmother
*Keeps a box of sweets in Carter's hands.*
Carter
This is for me?(♡ω♡ )
Carter
You finally giving me a WHOLE BOX?!
Carter's Grandmother
*Slaps at his back.*
This isn't for you, I have heard that there's a neighbour who lives beside us.
Carter's Grandmother
It's good to be friends with our neighbours, give this to them, and introduce yourself.
Carter
I'd do that, but...
Carter's Grandmother
Fine, fine, I have another box too, I will give some of those to you while having dinner.😒
Carter
*Kisses on her forehead.*
You are the best!💗
Carter's Grandmother
*Sighs.*
{☞Avoids giving sweets to him because he has dental problems.}
Carter
*Rings the doorbell.*
Celestia
Vincent, who's it?
*Comes from behind him.*
It Rather Feels Like Pity
Chapter 2: It Rather Feels Like Pity
Vincent
I don't know who is he.
•Name: Vincent Cooper
•Second ML
•Age: 27
•Relation: Celestia's best friend since standard 8th
•Has been in love with her secretly.
Carter
Yep, how you must be knowing me when I have shifted here just some hours ago?😄
Carter
Myself Carter Yardley, My grandmother and I have just shifted here.
Carter
Here's something I'd like to offer.
*Forwards the sweets' box.*
Carter
Yeah, I believe we could be friends.😊
Vincent
Yep, sure. This is Martin's mansion.
Carter
Alright, then. Gotta go.
Vincent
Yeah.
*Closes the door.*
Celestia
*Gets near the dinning table.*
I will serve, then.
Vincent
Err, Celeste, do you know him?
Celestia
*Shouts.*
Are you again gonna ask me a bunch of questions when you know I hate that?
Vincent
I was just asking because you were surprised looking at him-
Celestia
Yep, I kinda know him, so what?
Vincent
Like you never told me about-
Celestia
*Bangs the glass on the table.*
Am I supposed to tell you about every single person I meet?!
Vincent
I was asking casual-
Celestia
You are always curious with my activities and conversation with others!
Celestia
You always want to know what I do every single day!
Celestia
You have even started coming at my home since a year!
Celestia
What the hell do you even want?!
Celestia
*Teary.*
It's like- it's like you want to control what I do!
Celestia
Ever since Peter has died, you have become overprotective, you think whatever I do would lead to something worse!
Celestia
You don't even let me go alone to the hospital! It was just the last week when you didn't get a leave from your office, and hence I got a chance to go alone for once!
Celestia
And there I met that guy? Happy to know now?
Celestia
We didn't talk much, anything more you wanna know? I didn't even know his name till now.
Celestia
What more do you want to know?
Vincent
Celeste, wait!
*Keeps his hands on her shoulders.*
Vincent
My intentions weren't to control you...
Vincent
I am just worried because you have been suic**dal ever since Peter died.
Vincent
A year ago, you talked with a guy, with whom you argued very badly and that led to a passerby complain to the police about you and the other person involved in the argument.
Vincent
You have been paranoid ever since Peter's demise.
Vincent
I just didn't want to create more problems to you, nor do I want to let you feel alone.
Vincent
And that's the reason why I visit every evening.
Vincent
Is that a bad thing to care about your friend who has been suffering for so long?
Vincent
I just care about you, it's not what you think-
Celestia
But can't you understand that you CONTROL MY EVERY SINGLE MOVE?!
Celestia
Do you think my paranoia and depression would hit me every single time?!
Celestia
Do you know how frustrating it is to see you visiting me every time because it's always 'I am at the fault'?
Celestia
I did this, so you come here every evening; I did that, so you ask me about every single activity of mine, I am so tired of this!
Celestia
It feels like rather than care, you pity me!
Vincent
*Widen eyes.*
What?
Vincent
Do you think whatever I have done for you till now was just a mere pity?!
Celestia
*Shouts.*
Then who the hell would care about their best friend every single second of their life?!!
Celestia
I don't about how you do that, but if I had met a person like me, I would've surely gone mad till now!🤯
Celestia
I don't think a normal person would be so concerned about the other all the very time, unless it's the sympathy!
Celestia
*Cries.*
Only Peter understood me!
Celestia
He knew what exactly I were, he knew what it would feel when someone will keep on asking the questions "What did you do the whole day?
"Why didn't you do this?"
"Why did you do that?"
Vincent
Celeste, can't you understand my reasons over this?
*Smiles sadly.*
Vincent
Last time... I just got busy with my brother's upcoming exams, and you became suicidal.
Vincent
*Grabs his hair.*
If I wouldn't have come at your home that day just to see you, maybe I would've lost you forever...
Vincent
I ask you everytime because I want to know whether you have been having self h**m thoughts again.
Vincent
I never thought you would take it all as a sympathy, whereas it was all a genuine concern about your best friend's life.
Celestia
But it suffocates me!
Celestia
Peter never did that!
Vincent
*Shouts.*
I AM NOT PETER!
Vincent
I have my other way of caring you!
Vincent
Stop comparing me with your ex husband, he was your lover and I am your best friend!
Vincent
*Calms down.*
And if you have so many problems with my questions, fine I will stop asking you.
Vincent
*Sighs.*
Have your dinner, I will be leaving.
Celestia
*Looks at him immediately.*
Hey, you haven't had anything since afternoon-
Vincent
It's okay, I will grab something while going at home.
Vincent
*Walks towards the door.*
And... I will lessen my visits from now on.
Vincent
*Looks back.*
Celestia, I don't want to lose you to death, you get it?
Vincent
My intention was never to let you suffocate, but to know if everything's fine, I am sorry again.
Vincent
*Closes the door and gets outside.*
Vincent
*Angry.*
Why the hell are you standing in front of the door?
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