CHAPTER 55: SACRIFICE
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β Alexa, my child!β My mother called me. She ran towards me and hugged me tightly afterward.
β I am sorry, mommy!β I apologized because I could not imagine how much she worried about me.
β It is okay, Alexa. I am happy that you two already reconciled,β My mother commented after she let go of me.
β And I hope nothing or no one could ever destroy your bonds again,β She sentimentally added and held Cassieβs and my hand. I stared blankly out of nowhere because of what my mother said because I remembered what happened earlier before Cassie and I left Jamesβ house.
>>> FLASHBACK
β Lex,β I did not know the reason precisely. Still, I felt the nervousness in my body when I saw Cassieβs facial expression shift to a serious one.
β Y-yes?β I stammered.
β I have a favor to ask,β
β You are too serious, Cassie,β I jokingly commented to lighten the atmosphere.
β I know that we were only reconciled, and I felt like I am a bit shameless to ask you a favor,β She remarked. She looked at me in a hesitant manner.
β What is that about Cassie? Come on, I am your twin. What is your favor? I will do anything,β I energetically told her.
β Really? Anything?β She asked to confirm that I would not destroy my words.
β Yes, everything for you,β I smiled.
β May you give back to me, my boyfriend?β Cassie thoughtfully stated.
β W-what?β I stammered while asking. I also silently prayed that I misunderstood what she said.
β I mean, Ken is the only man who loves me except dad, Sebastian, and our cousins. I could not imagine my life without him by my side,β She explained. But that was also how I felt towards Ken.
She gently held my hand and added, β You still have James by your side, but I have no one. I love him very much. Please, give me back my boyfriend,β
β But he is not a thing that could be returned. He will be the one deciding about it,β I argued.
However, the following words Cassie said to me made my mind a deep thought, β I know he was just confused right now. I also know he still loves me. Please help me win him back. I could not live without him by my side. You have everything, just give him to me, and I will be fine.β
>>> END OF FLASHBACK
I came back to my senses when my mother asked, β What is wrong, Alexa?β
I slightly shook my head and faked a smile, β Nothing, mommy. Maybe I am just tired. I will go upstairs in my room to rest,β
β All right. Do you want something to eat? I will ask our maid to prepare and bring it to your room,β Mommy asked me while Cassie remained silent.
β I am good, mommy. I will take some rest. Maybe, I would get something to eat later if I became hungry,β I smiled.
β I will go upstairs now, mom, Cassie,β I added. They both nodded, so I started walking towards the stairs.
When I arrived at my room, I immediately lay down in my bed. I miss my bed so much. I bitterly smiled when I stared at the ceiling. I love Cassie, but I also love Ken. I do not know what I should do. Those are the only thing running through my mind until I fall asleep.
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It is already dark outside when I wake up. Maybe I would not cut off my dream if I did not feel hungry. It was funny that I could only be happy in my dream, but I needed to wake up. Since my tummy already protesting, I decided to go downstairs. However, before I could go to the kitchen, I heard a familiar voice, so I decided to hide on the wall.
β Good evening, nanny!β Ken energetically and politely greeted our maid.
β Good evening, sir! I wondered why you just built some tent outside their house since you always went here,β I heard the nanny jokingly say to Ken.
β Psh, nanny. I am sure Alexaβs father will not appreciate that,β Ken replied.
β So, you decided to go here during this time since they are not here,β Nanny commented.
β Yes! I am afraid uncle will put another black eye on the right if he saw me again,β Ken remarked. Wait, did he say black eye? I could not resist myself anymore and took a peek to see what Ken said. My eyes widened when I saw a black eye on his left eye. Who did that to him?
β Nanny, did you already call Aβ-β I instantly hid back on the wall when I saw Cassie go out from the kitchen.
β Love, you are here!β It was visible in Cassieβs voice how happy she was when she saw Ken. I bitterly smiled. I remembered that I used to call Ken βloveβ when we had a fake relationship.
β Oh, you are here, Cassie. May you entertain this man because I need to check my laundry,β Nanny said. I heard her footsteps walking away. Now, it was only Ken and Cassie in the living room.
β Cassandra, I already told you to stop calling me like that,β I heard Ken state in a serious manner.
β Why? You are still my boyfriend,β Cassie asked him.
β Then, let us break up right now,β Ken said coldly.
β W-what?β I looked at them when I heard Cassieβs voice crack down.
I saw how Ken let out a heavy sigh before he spoke, β I am sorry, Cassandra. But I do not have any feelings toward you anymore. Since your fake death, I taught myself to forget you and I succeeded,β
β N-no, I a-am s-still a-alive, L-love. W-we c-can s-start over a-again,β Cassie begged while trying to reach Kenβs hand. However, Ken avoids it.
β Sandra, I did love you but not anymore. I am sorry. I hope you understand,β
After Ken said those words, he started walking towards the door and left. On the other hand, Cassie falls down to the floor. When I heard car engines leaving already, I decided to go out from where I was hiding and approached Cassie.
β Cassie,β I called her name and hugged her.
Cassie hugged me back and cried in my arms. I let her cry until she calmed down. After a while, Cassie let go of me and faced me.
β He broke up with me,β Cassie stated, which broke down the silence between us. I remained silent because I did not know what I should say to her.
β Alexa, you will help me, right? Please convince him to get back together with me,β Cassie begged while holding my two hands tightly. She looks so hopeless and desperate right now.
β Cassie,β I could only call her name since I pity her situation right now.
β I could not handle if he would not be in my side. It will kill me if I lose him forever.β My heart beats fast because of what Cassie said. Even if it was only words, it brought me so much fear. Even I could no longer feel the pain if Cassie were in danger again. I hugged her again and secretly let out a sigh.
β Please forgive me, but I love her. I must do what I know is right,β I whispered in the air. I made sure that Cassie would not hear it.
When Cassie calmed down, I accompanied her to her room to take some rest. After making sure that she was okay, I went back to my room. I hurriedly grabbed my cell phone and dialed his number.
β Letβs talk,β
TO BE CONTINUED!