FINDING YOU

Becky is known for regularly skipping class, but one day she accidentally hurts someone's feelings. Will her guilt and desperation help her resolve her love problems?

POV - BECKY willem

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"When I chuckled in front of her, she gave me a furious look. I apologize to Lily; I was just grinning at her. She yelled at me and sprinted out the door, "You don't know what the hell you've done to him." I simply stood still for a while. Then I felt a strong sense of guilt. Also coming to mind were the events of the previous months of my life.

My name is Becky Willem, a brilliant kid in my school. My academic career was really wonderful. Unlike other pupils, I don't require...  teacher, In this specialty, I enjoy skipping class. I soon received numerous accusations that I had skipped courses, but nobody took me seriously because of my strong academic performance. Then gradually, all of the teachers I am aware of stopped caring about my practice of bunking.

Yet one day, while I was a university student, everything changed when a new professor moved into our department. Carl Matthew, the charming and intelligent teacher. Even the boys in our class admired him, including the girls. In keeping with my typical practice, I also skipped his classes. Who gives a professor a damn? However, the academy's principal called me the following day. I was astounded because this was a first for me. The principal and teachers in the past didn't mind when I skipped class because they knew how hard I worked to learn. But this time, he lectured and reprimanded me for an hour. Then he threatened to take away my degree certificate and expel me as well. I then met Professor Carl for the first time outside of the workplace. I was alarmed; were you alarmed?"

"I experienced shivers down my spine. 'You'd better come to my class starting today,' he grinned and turned to go. But no, it was all his plan.

Professor Carl is the president of the student council when I am a high school student, so allow me to introduce him more. He frequently complained about me in high school. I irritated him a lot in high school as payback. Then he quickly left for study abroad. Do they call it karma, darn it? I am lost. I then experienced failure for the first time in my life. I astonished even my classmates when I went to my first class And interacted with them for the first time. Since I'm well-known for skipping courses, he wasted no time.

Mr. Carl: I'm going to exact my retribution on you!

I then gave serious thought to getting retribution, but how? I can't contact him in the issue of studies and sports. How am I supposed to knock him out? I then met Lily, my best friend and a skilled hacker, and all of a sudden had a wonderful idea.

I simply told her about all of my concerns, and she helped me. She stole his number after hacking into his phone. She then created a personal phone number for me. I also created a false phone. Hence, my aim is to irritate him by impersonating Jane Stellar and seeming like a bigger admirer. He tried to block me and report me, but he was unable to locate me at first. Eventually, it started working. I'm so delighted to watch him lose his cool. Even though the days have gone and he no longer responds to my phone calls, something strange has started to happen between us. He and I are approaching each other more and more. He seemed to be eagerly anticipating my phone calls, in my opinion. He was unaware that Jane Stellar was really me, though.

He eventually declared his love to me one day. What should I do? My mind was racing with thoughts of retaliation, so I decided to take advantage of the situation to humiliate him. That only made me more shocked. I just made the decision to face him.

As that day arrived, I eagerly awaited him in a coffee shop. It was fairly packed. He messaged me, so I simply told him about my table. He discovered me next, and his astonishment level was very high. I was bothered even by his eyes, so I just avoided him. I grinned at him and humiliated him in front of the audience with harsh words. But Surprisingly, he remained silent. But, I could see the pain in his eyes and the fact that he was acting foolishly in front of me. And gave me a slow smile, but I could tell it hurt. He then hurried for the door, and when Lily arrived, she was furious with me.

I graduated from My university,

BUT MY PEACE IS GONE!

It's been 2 years... Professor Carl's resignation after that event even shocked me. How come he did it? I had a lot of questions and was really confused. His eyes, with that expression, began to creep up on me every night from that day forward. I just don't get it.

Why do I feel so much pain? Now I regret playing with someone's feelings. After that incident, Lily even ended her friendship with me. She even called me a 'bitch'.

It's also true that she supported me in the first place; she thought this joke was just part of my other joke. However, she also didn't expect it to get serious, and playing with someone's feelings wasn't in her plans at all. After that day, I stopped taking lessons and focused on my studies. I have no friends when Lily is gone.

That day, she rushed to me and was furious at my situation. My merry life and happiness are also gone. This guilt gets worse. Then I decided to meet Lily. At first, she rejected me, and little by little, she agreed to meet me in the same cafe.

Then she came. I was about to greet her, but suddenly she slapped me in the face. I was freaking out, and all the people in the cafe were looking at us weirdly too. I really don't understand why she hit me for no reason. I tried to smile at her. Then she sat down peacefully, and after a few minutes, everything will be back to normal.

"How are you doing?" she asked me. I gave her a nervous smile. "I know you're not well either," she smiled and told me angrily, "YOU DESERVE IT."

"I'm sorry," I told her. She looked at me in surprise. "Well, why did you call me?" she asked. "It's been 2 years, well... I... I started stuttering in front of her." She smiled at me again. "Want to play other guys with a prank call? I know you are an expert at this," she told me.

Then I suddenly lost my temper and angrily told her, "NO!" Again, it became an awkward situation with people staring at us and mumbling too. So we decided to leave the cafe. "What do you want exactly?" she asked me. "I want to meet Carl," I told her calmly.

"What?" she yelled at me. "Do you still want to hurt him? Let him live in peace."

Angry, she grabbed my shoulder and shook it.

"I know I was so stupid back then. This time, I really want to apologize to him. I want to ask for his forgiveness. I did something terrible. I haven't been able to sleep properly for two years. His memories haunt me every day."

I burst into tears. This time, Lily understands how I feel. I leaned on her shoulder and cried a lot. "YOU ARE A STUPID GIRL, YOU EVEN FELL IN LOVE WITH HIM WITHOUT REALIZING IT," LILY TOLD ME!

"I am?" I asked her.

"Yes, you are, Becky. The feeling you feel now is not guilt, but the feeling that you miss him so much. Then go find him... It boosted me!"

A FEW MONTHS LATER... NOW,

I sat opposite him. I looked into his eyes with confidence. Carl hasn't changed an inch. I have the impression that he has become even more beautiful. Most of the time, I am drawn to his deep eyes. I did my best to find him. Then I found out that he left the country and moved abroad. So I will pursue him there too. Previously, he taught at a famous university, and I went there. On the first day, he was shocked to see me. But I expected a slap from him, but he didn't. Instead, he completely ignored my existence. It hurts, I know. I tried my best to talk to him, but he always avoids me and even locks the doors. Eventually, I managed to chase him to the bar as well.

"You called me here just to repeat the same things to me?" he started talking rudely.

"No," I told him confidently. "I'm so sorry, Carl, for what I've done in the past. I'm so stupid." I held his hands and begged him. And I... Suddenly, I saw something on his finger. It was an engagement ring. At that moment, I felt something in my heart.

Then he smiled at me and told me to let it go. "CARL, HOW CAN YOU BE SO SOFT?" I thought. I smiled painfully at him.

Then suddenly, a beautiful girl came to our table. Carl introduced her to me. "Miss Merl is Carl's fiancée," She spoke to me as well. Seeing them together hurt my heart even more. I was about to confidently confess my feelings for him a few minutes ago, but... I came to a realization. I did not deserve it at all!

I was about to leave, but suddenly there is also another man sitting at our table. Carl introduced him; his name is Johan, Carl's brother. And surprisingly, he was Miss Merl's boyfriend. I looked at his face, and it was like he was about to break off the engagement. Then Carl and I left them alone. He walked me to my apartment. That time, I came to a resolution. Finding you is the best moment of my life. This time, I will never let you go!

Days Gone....

Now I am a final year student. I tried my best to get close to him. Carl is not like before. He is now nice to me, but he can't let go of the past incidents. He is hesitant to trust. I know and understand it, even though I regret my decisions as well. So I didn't bother him that much in the first year. Professor Carl is still popular among the students and teachers. I even heard rumour's about him being pursued by teachers and students again, so it's annoying for me. However, I can't give up. I came this far only for him.

Lily, as usual, gives me phone calls. I share everything with her. She always advises me to slow down. I have only this year left. If I don't get the perfect chance to confess my feelings, I will be doomed for sure. But at the same time, I am afraid that he will reject me in the first phase.

Reason 1: I am his student.

Reason 2: The girl traumatized him.

Reason 3: I played with his feelings.

The above-mentioned are the perfect reasons for rejection. Shit, I am doomed. I lost all my confidence. He has maintained his distance from me in the first year. He still pretends not to know me. I don't have any hope. But Lily was like, "Don't give up." But how can she have this much confidence? It's like she knows something about Carl for sure! Is she hiding something from me? What could it be?

Then the final year classes started. But surprisingly, we have a new transfer student this time. A handsome blonde guy transferred to my class. Wow, I was even surprised to see him. What a handsome guy he is! His name is Dan Mathew. He is very talkative to everyone and soon he becomes the second rank in the class. Of course, I am the first rank student in the class, so for that reason, nobody in the class doesn't like me. But teachers respect me. I don't give a damn about my class. They always treat me in a harsh way, but I treat them the same. So for that reason, I don't have friends. I am left alone.

But soon things began to change. Dan began to take my side, then he talked for justice for me. I was even surprised.The reason I have become like this is that I don't have anyone to stand up for me. I am an orphan, and I was soon adopted by a strict family. They treated me like some kind of marriage material, so I ran away from there and started living my own life at the age of 15. So, I don't have anyone to lean on except Lily. Therefore, Dan is new to my life.

For the first time, after Lily, I got a true male friend. Yes, now Dan and I are close. I thought he was a crazy guy who loves popularity, but he is not. We have so much in common that builds our bond stronger than anything.

We have fun together and study together. I am fully enjoying his company. Soon, rumors about Dan and me began to spread around the college. We were popularly shipped by the students as the 'nerd couple'. But we didn't care about that because we know what our bond is. Still, I didn't know someone was unpleasant about us.

It happened when I was in the library. I was searching for some study material when suddenly I got attracted to the English literature section. I just went to check out William Shakespeare's play, "Romeo and Juliet." For some reason, I imagined Dan as Romeo and me as Juliet. I giggled like an idiot. Then someone shook my shoulder. I turned around, and it was none other than Dan. Then we had a conversation like this:

"Why are you smiling like an idiot?"

"Well, I just remembered someone."

"Someone? Don't tell me you're remembering your crush!"

"Shut up, don't tell anyone!"

"Oh, really? So you think of him as Romeo and you as Juliet, right? You naughty girl..."

"How the hell do you know about that? Can you read my mind or something?"

I blushed in front of him, and he began to tease me. Then, with an angry face, I punched him in the stomach. However, he lost his balance and fell on top of me. We both laughed. Suddenly, we were interrupted by someone's presence.

I looked at the person and was surprised. It was none other than Professor Carl. We both stood up, and when someone saw us, we were in a romantic couple's position. Then, the professor gave me a death glare. It was the first time I saw that expression on his face. It had been so long since I last saw him. My last meeting with Professor Carl was at that cafe. After that, he avoided me. And now, here we are.

He scanned me and Dan. Dan's hand was still on my shoulder. The professor stared at his hands, and I suddenly noticed that. I quickly moved away from Dan. Professor Carl looked into my eyes as if I had stolen something from him. Then, he scolded us, saying, "The library is not a couples' playground," and walked away from us furiously.

"What's his problem?" Dan exclaimed. I stared at Professor Carl and wondered why he was looking at me like that. That expression was new to me.

After that incident, we went to the mess hall. Dan ordered something for us, but I didn't notice. I was lost in deep thought. Then, Dan called my name several times and shook me.

I freaked out and stared at him. Then, we had a conversation like this:

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah, kind of."

"What happened? Is there something bothering you?"

"Yeah, I'll tell you when the right time comes."

"Don't worry, I already know."

"What? How?"

"Your crush is him, right?"

"Who?"

"Professor Carl!"

"Yeah, he is."

"Tell me everything."

"Yes, I will tell you everything."

I told him everything about me and Carl - how I met him and how I toyed with his feelings, which ended up breaking his heart. Dan listened to me patiently. I was full of anxiety, but Dan just smiled at me and held my hands. He told me, "It's okay, people make mistakes. We learn a lot from them." I knew I had made a horrible mistake, but I couldn't find the words to express my feelings.

"Do you love him that much?" Dan asked me.

"Yes, I do. I can't even explain how much I love him now," I replied.

"Isn't it coming from your regrets towards him?" Dan questioned.

"I... don't know how to answer that," I said, tears rolling down my eyes. I leaned on Dan's shoulder.

He hugged me tightly and began to talk. "Well, calm down. I know your mind is full of chaos. But I know one thing - you were in love with him without even knowing yourself. And you apologized to him properly. If you guys are meant to be together, it will happen eventually. Nothing will stop you... so don't worry about him too much. Give him some time. It's also difficult for him, maybe that's why he's avoiding you, but..."

"But what?" I looked at his face and asked.

"I felt something from him towards you..." Dan said.

"Ehhh? I was surprised to learn that from Dan. "What do you mean?" I asked.

"It's called boys' instinct," Dan said, shaking his collar and showing off while talking.

Pffft, I burst into laughter. We giggled.

Maybe Dan was right. I shouldn't be bothered about Carl. I have to control the feelings inside of me. I decided to enjoy my college life here and chase my dreams.

Almost one month had passed, and the time for the art festival had arrived. The entire university was fully prepared. While I was studying in the library, Dan dashed towards me. I looked at him in surprise because he had been busy the entire week as the head of arts in the university. As busybodies, we hadn't had a chance to talk lately. I had been busy studying for my upcoming medical college entrance exam. Suddenly, he dragged me into our class and we had a conversation like this:

"You are perfect for this," Dan said.

"What the hell?" I replied.

"Yeah, you can curse me later. Here, I have a serious problem!"

"A serious problem? Explain, Dan..."

"I will tell you when we reach the class."

We reached the class and everyone seemed to be filled with anxiety. When we entered the class, the class representative, Jane, came near to us. Dan told me to wait while he spoke with her. As I looked at them, it seemed like they were having a serious issue. After their discussion, Dan came near to me and I gave him a suspicious stare. Then we had a conversation like this:

"Okay, pal, you are now going to be our savior," Dan said.

"What's that supposed to mean, Dan?"

"Yeah, well, I will tell you. Recently, we had a fight with the M. Com department. So, we made a bet. If we win a competition, they will compromise for the Winner's cup."

"Okay, what kind of competition is that?"

"A drama competition."

"Excuse me????" I exclaimed.

"Yeah, a drama competition. If we manage to beat the collaboration of seven departments, we will shine. Luckily, our botany department is collaborating with the English department. We are already in fourth place. If we beat the M. Com and history departments, we will be in first place."

"What the hell, Dan? How can I be a part of this? I don't have any experience in drama, nor do I have any interest in this arts festival. I usually find it boring and I skip it."

"What???? Seriously, Bec? I can't believe you. Damn you, stupid! You missed such a precious time of yours."

"Sorry, Dan, I can't."

"Wait, Bec, can you do me a favor, please? For my own sake?"

"Geez, Dan, you are annoying. Okay, fine

What kind of role do I have to do?

Simple, you will love it when you hear the drama name!

Okay, spill it, you moron.

The Sleeping Beauty.

My eyes widened open, I was stunned. I looked at him furiously. He gave me a mischievous smile and continued our talk.

Your role will be "Aurora, the Sleeping Beauty."

But one of you can do that role too.

No, we can't, because we are occupied with so many events, so you are the only one left. Please help.

The entire class was looking at me with great expectations. These people always try to bully me, and I teach them lessons as well. After Dan's arrival, everyone's attitude towards me changed. I see why Dan tried to involve me, maybe they all want to work as classmates. The role Dan is offering me is not that difficult. All I have to do is pretend to be sleeping. I was in deep thought, but it was interrupted by my fellow classmates.

"Becky, we apologize for doing such horrible things to you. Please forgive us. We need your help."

The entire class bowed to me. That was a surprise for me. Dan was standing beside me. He whispered to me, "Why don't you take it as a challenge and show them who's the boss?" I furiously looked at him. He acted like he was zipping his mouth shut.

"Okay, fine. I will do it," I replied to them.

Everyone had a cheerful smile. They began to have some other discussion. Then Dan came near me.

"You have a surprise gift package with this role, and thank me later," he told me.

"Surprise gift?"

"Yes, and it's coming," he pointed outside of the class. When I looked there, Professor Carl entered our class. When I looked at him, Dan whispered to me, "He is the director of our drama."

"What the hell?" I shouted with surprise.

The entire class and Carl stared at me for shouting there.

"Do you have any problem, Miss Becky?" Carl asked me with a furious face.

"No," I gulped.

Then the practice session will be going on... I was perfect for that role because it's very easy for me to sleep. Others were hardly focusing on the practice session. Sometimes Carl would furiously stare at me for no reason. Did I do something wrong? I hope I didn't. When Dan came to cheer me up, I felt like choking him to death. Finally, our competition day has come.

We are doing a comedy drama known as "Sleeping Beauty." The actors criticize society with wonderful jokes, and all I have to do is pretend to be sleeping. So, everyone is getting ready. They wore colorful costumes, and I got a princess pink gown and a beautiful crown. Some of my classmates applied makeup for me. I was even surprised to see that my blond hair and blue eyes are perfect for a princess. Everyone looked at me with surprise.

Dan took some photos of me. When I looked at Carl, he was expressionless towards me. That hurt my chest. However, it's better for me as well. I smiled at everyone, but only Dan understood my situation. Carl ignored me and wished everyone good luck. Then, we patiently waited for our chance.

I would say the m. Com department rocked their performance; however, we didn't want to lose. Finally, our chance came. The drama started. I closed my eyes and pretended to be sleeping. I heard the crowd roaring and cheering, and I felt so happy.

After a few minutes, we reached the climax scene, but a problem came up. I overheard a conversation from the other side of the stage.

"For more fun, we should add a kiss scene in the drama."

"What? Are you sure?"

"What about the professor? He won't allow it."

"Nah, forget about him. We are doing this."

"I don't want to miss a golden chance. Becky is a hottie after all."

I was shocked to hear that Dan and Carl weren't here. They were at the front of the stage. Damn those brats, they were planning to do something dirty. I don't know what to do. If I allow that, I will lose my dignity. But if I don't, this drama will be messed up.

The final scenes and dialogues have started. The leading actor came near to me. I hear the cheering coming from the crowd; they were shouting, "KISS, KISS, KISS."

I take a peek at Dan and Carl. They look frozen and unable to help me. Shit, I am doomed. That guy smirked at me and passionately tried to kiss me. However, I slapped him on his cheek and jumped from the bed. The entire crowd froze. An awkward silence filled the air. Then I came up with something. I laughed loudly in front of the crowd. Then I teased the leading actor, saying, "I don't need your kiss to wake up. I am okay. I don't need a red flag like you." Then I rushed towards the backstage.

Everyone in the drama was shocked to hear that because this scene was not part of the drama.

"Wow, so cool! That was funny..." the crowd said. They went back to normal, and we ended our drama.

Most people liked my part, and they came near to me to congratulate me. I saw my entire class, Dan and Carl, rush towards me. "What the hell was that, Becky?" The lead actor shouted at me. "That was not part of the script."

"Is that including sexual harassment too?" I furiously asked him. His friends and he made a troublesome look. Dan understood the situation and shouted at them. Then Carl entered the room and inquired about the problem. But he told everyone to take it easy.

But I am not satisfied. He should scold instead of supporting. He didn't even show interest in seeking justice for me. At least an apology for me? No.

Then I furiously looked at them and walked away.

I walked towards the empty classroom. My mind was fully messed up at that time, and I began to hate Carl even more. "What the heck is that?" I muttered to myself. Tears rolled down my cheeks as I began to cry silently. In that moment, I understood that I was always alone. Then, suddenly, someone appeared in front of me. I looked at that person and realized it was Carl.

"Finally, we meet again," I said, wiping my tears and looking at his emotionless face. He stared at me deeply, and then we had a conversation like this:

"What are you doing here?" He asked.

"It's none of your business," i replied.

"That's very rude, Miss Becky," he said.

"Yeah, I know. My matters don't concern you anymore," I replied.

"I didn't want to, I didn't want to involve with you," he said.

"What do you mean, Carl? I didn't drag you into our past. I already asked for your forgiveness, and yet you're treating me like an enemy. I understand how much I hurt you, but it doesn't mean I have to be ignorant like this. I am a human too," I said.

"Oh really, Becky? I believe that too. Remember when you insulted me in front of a crowd? Now you feel the pain doesn't match mine," he said.

"Carl, are you taking revenge on me?" I asked.

"Think what you want, but Becky, I want to tell you one thing. You are the only person I hate to see. Your existence always makes me uncomfortable," he said.

I stared at him calmly and replied,

"So what, Carl? Even if you hate me, it doesn't mean you can bully me."

"Yeah, I know I made the biggest mistake. I even came here to find you and fix everything. I understand. But it doesn't mean you can question my existence. If you feel uncomfortable, then leave it. Did I ever bother you after that? No, right? Did I chase you or beg you to notice me? No, right? Well, thank you. I hate you too,"  i told him angrily.

"Then take this"

he shouted at me with anger and pulled me into a kiss. I was shocked and tried to push him away, but he forced me down. After a few minutes, he let me go. I struggled to breathe and felt dizzy. My eyes Were My eyes were swallowed by darkness when I heard Carl calling my name.

I waited for a few minutes, in front of me were Carl, Dan, and Lily too. "Yes, I need an explanation!" I shouted in front of them. "Let me tell you what happened after that kiss. Obviously, I regained my consciousness and I slapped Carl. 'I HATE YOU THE MOST!' I shouted at him and walked away. The shocking thing is that Dan was there and did nothing. He looked at me and Carl, then he grabbed Carl's collar. 'It doesn't mean you can kiss her, brother,' he told him."

"Brother?" I asked Dan.

"Yes, I will tell you everything. Meet us tonight at Lake Cafe."

And here we are, surprisingly Lily is here too. Then we both had a conversation like this.

"Lily???? When did you???"

"I will tell you everything because..."

"You think you met Carl for the first time in high school, right?"

"Yes, he was the student council president."

"That's where I first met him, Lily."

"No... You are wrong."

"What is that supposed to mean, Carl?"

"I met you before, the day you ran away from the engagement ceremony between our families."

"What???"

"Not only Carl, but Dan also first met you there."

"Don't you remember that day?"

I can't believe it. At the same time, I can't forget that turning point moment in my life. Yes, I am an orphan, and at the same time, I was adopted by a wealthy family known as the Smiths. They were weird in the first place. They never treated me as their own child. They raised me strictly as marriage material. When I was 15 years old, on that day, I rebelled against my foster family and ran away in my engagement dress. After that, I never heard from them. I didn't get the chance to meet everyone at the ceremony. I was filled with confusion.

Then Lily held my hand. "You think you found him?"

"No, because actually, he found you..."

"Dan, Lily, explain to me," I told them.

The person you were supposed to get engaged to is none other than Carl.

What????

Yes, Bec, it's true that Carl and I are also treated as some business tool in our family. That's why they came up with the idea of marriage. I didn't know it was you. I only saw your photo, and Dad told me, "This girl is your future wife." When I came to the ceremony, it was only filled with our family members. I know it's a totally political marriage engagement. However, I saw you talking about your life and future to your foster family. You were furiously talking about your dreams.

That surprises me. I saw you running away in that moment. Even my parents were surprised. They canceled the engagement. After that, I inquired about you, but you were already gone. Then you joined the same high school in the last year. Then I found you, and after that, I found you in the university. I was so happy... I was so excited to find you. You were still shining as ever. But the rest of the things, you know.

Carl looked at me furiously. I was kind of shocked. Then Lily began to talk.

"Bec, do you think Carl didn't know about Jane Stellar? Actually, he knows it was you from the beginning," she looked at me.

That almost shook me. I furiously looked at him, and then all these...

"Let me explain to you," Carl interrupted me.

"Yes, I know it's you, Jane Stellar, because it's me who created that number for you to get close to me. I thought I could fix things between us and confess to you. But the day I was excited about was ruined. You used my feelings like they meant nothing to me. I was very disappointed. You almost broke my heart. Damn you, Bec."

I looked at him with guilt and pain. At the same time, I was angry that he knew from the beginning.

"You should have told the truth about me. Damn you, Carl. Why didn't you punch me in that place and tell me you're in love with me? I should..." I shouted at him.

"You didn't give me a chance at all, Bec. Now it's all over," he told me with an emotionless face. That moment, I felt the pain inside my heart.

Suddenly, Dan interrupted us.

"Wait a sec, how about you talk more, brother? You are making Bec the culprit again. You know it was her in the first place, and you know that she is taking revenge on you too. It's your fault you didn't confess your feelings properly. At the same time, she didn't do it on purpose, but she hurt you as well, and she suffered so much just like you. Now you both are equal."

I looked at Dan's face. He was very serious about that. I saw Carl's face changing.

"If you want to end it, then go ahead. But do it properly. In the next moment, I will make her my girlfriend!" Dan argued.

"What?!" I was astonished by his words. I saw Lily and Carl shocked too.

"What the hell?" I asked Dan, and he winked at me mischievously.

"I agree," I replied to Dan's proposal. This time, both of them were shocked. I knew Dan was planning something, so I cooperated with him.

"Seriously, Bec?" Carl asked me.

Yes, it's better to not get involved with you.

Let's end this, Carl. I am tired of it," I told Carl.

I don't know how much longer I can hold on. I was about to burst.

But suddenly, Carl interrupted my thoughts.

He came near to me and lifted my face.

I was surprised to see him so close to me.

"We are leaving. Fix your things and come back soon," Dan and Lily told us with a smile before they left.

"You want to end this, Bec?" he asked me.

I looked into his eyes. Those eyes haunted me for the past 2 years. The expression on his face was always enough to kill me inside.

"What do you mean? We're not even in a relationship! From the first meeting onwards, we've been fighting. There hasn't been any compromise. I've apologized for nothing as well. We're not made for each other. You didn't even trust me or listen to me. I don't know how the heck I ended up liking you," I burst out in tears, telling him.

Suddenly, he pulled me into a hug. It was strong and gentle.

I AM SO SORRY, BEC. SORRY FOR HURTING YOU.

Now I am confident enough to make you mine,

because I have waited for this moment. The moment you confess, you really love me. Bec, listen, I only say this one time," he told me.

"Hm," I replied while I buried my face on his chest.

"Bec, I LOVE YOU. LET'S START THIS OVER AGAIN," he told me and hugged me tightly.

At that time, my cheeks were getting reddish. I felt chaotic happiness inside my heart. I hugged him tightly too. "Let's start over again," I told him. That night, we spent together. We talked, laughed, and cried while confessing our feelings.

This time, we promised as well.

The next day, I met Dan and Lily again at the same cafe.

Lily was very happy to see me. She hugged me tightly. Then we had a conversation like this:

"See who is coming!" Carl's girlfriend, Dan, teased me.

"Hey... Don't bully my best friend."

"Lily... Dan..... Thank you for always being by my side."

"We are  your friends  after all, and she soon to become your sister-in-law too."

What? Sister-in-law?

Yeah, which means I hide another secret from you, because...

Huh? Tell me, Lily.

Let me tell you that one, because Dan interrupted us.

Because, meet your brother-in-law. Dan shook my hand.

What????? Seriously?

How in the world?

Yeah, we had a 2-year gap. It happened. It's a coincidence you met Dan and became buddies.

Hello, suddenly Carl entered our group.

My cheeks were burning when he looked at me.

Ahem, Lily coughed.

There is one thing I forgot to tell you, because...

What? I asked Carl.

Because, meet my younger brother, Dan Mathew.

Ehhhhhh!!!! I was too surprised to learn that one.

I was literally frozen. Is it purely coincidence or planned? I thought.

Don't you dare to date your sister-in-law! Carl punched Dan's stomach.

Awww brother, spare me please, he cried.

We both laughed. After some times lily and dan gone. Then we had a conversation like this,

Are you surprised?

Yes, Carl, but I am so happy.

He giggled at me.

I really love it when he smiles at me. I was in a daze.

Carl, let me ask you one thing: what will happen if we didn't meet each other? Clarify things like this?

I asked him.

THAT'S NEVER GONNA HAPPEN, BECAUSE NO MATTER WHAT, I WILL FIND YOU AGAIN AND PURSUE YOU FOR SURE, LIKE YOU DID TO ME.

YOU DIDN'T GIVE UP AND FOUND ME, RIGHT?

He smiled at me and replied. We sat quietly. When your graduation is done, let's go and meet my parents. Yes, I replied to him.

I PLACED MY HEAD ON HIS SHOULDER. I CLOSED MY EYES FOR A WHILE AND REWOUND MY ENTIRE LIFE WITH CARL. I REALIZED THAT AFTER ALL, WE ARE DESTINED TO FIND EACH OTHER.

❤️THE END❤️

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