Chapter Nineteen—closure

"Blake?"

"How are you Kara?" He says with a small smile. I glare at him,

"Don't you dare talk to me." I fume, turning and walking the other way

"Please Kara." He begs

"Stop!" I face him, "I don't want to see your face." I declare

"Kara listen." He holds my forearm. I wrench it away from his grasp, "No!" I state.

"Please, just two minutes. . I promise I will never show you my face again" he says with sincerity. I squint my eyes at him. "Kara. . . I know I hurt you so much, but believe me, it wasn't what you think. Sia is no one, she is just a flirt, and you were my first love." He states finally.

Why am I listening to him this much?

"Blake please! It's over. Come to the point." I say authoritatively.

"Okay, ok!" He said with a long sigh of despair. "I. . I just want to apologize for everything. I realized my mistake and I'm so broken that you can't even imagine. Please forgive me." He pleaded softly, his head hung low.

"Blake, you broke my trust and cheated on me. It's not that easy." I reply, pointing out.

"I know. . But I beg you Kara." He says, remorse laced in his voice.

"Blake, I've moved on in my life. Nothing can be the same now." I say softly.

"But we can stay friends only if you forgive me" he replies with hope in his eyes. I feel a tug in my heart.

I can't seem to let it go, but my heart says he means it.

I ponder on his words for some time. He looks like he means it, what do I have to lose anyway. I sigh.

"Though it's the hardest thing to do, I accept your apology." I say

"Thank you so much Kara, you can't imagine how relieved I am to hear this from you." He smiles, his dimple showing slightly. "Can we be friends?" He asks.

"Fine!" I replied after thinking for a moment.

"You are great. I am so thankful."

In the meantime, I see Sara entering the café. Thank God she is finally here. "Hey! What's up?" She asks me as she came close while giving an angry look at Blake.

"Ok Kara, I'll see you around." He smiled at me and went back towards his friends.

"Was he bothering you?" She asks looking at his retreating back. "Let me. ." She starts

"Hey, cool down!" I interrupt her. "He was just here to apologize." I say

"Don't trust him, he is a jerk" she says.

"Let's not talk about him." I say dismissing the topic.

"You are right! We shouldn't ruin our time. Let's enjoy ourselves." A wide smiles appears on her face.

"Yes."

"By the way, you look gorgeous." She compliments.

I smile. "Thanks, and you look amazing! This colour looks perfect on you!" I reply with a grin

"Really?"

"Yes."

"I love you." She pulls me into a hug.

After few minutes

We both walked around, chatted with college fellows, and enjoyed drinks. Meanwhile everyone fatter together and a group photo was captured. After that, I and Sara danced together and took selfies with classmates.

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When I got back home, I headed straight to my room to take a shower and relax. I felt so tired after the party, now all I wanted a was some sleep.

12 hours later

I woke up to my phones beep. It was a message from Alex.

"Hi, hope you are doing good! I miss you, Kara! I'll be back soon, get ready for a surprise."

Surprise? What does he possibly mean? Anyways, I should text him back.

"Miss you too. And I am excited for the surprise."

"Just wait a little longer, you will get it." He texts back.

I am really puzzled, but still filled with anticipation. "Hehe. . Okay!" I reply back.

"Love you, bye!"

I stayed on the bed for the next few minutes, guessing what the surprise could be, but sooner, I shook my head agreeing to let it be what Alex has planned for me. I feel so peaceful having him in my life. Now I genuinely believe I got the right guy, and I have a deep love connection with him. It seems all my gears are going a way each passing day with mutual love and trust.

The next day

Alex is back, and he brought me to an unknown place for the surprise. My eyes are closed and I am waiting for his signal. After a moment, he turns me around.

"Now you can open your beautiful eyes." He says. (I hope she likes my surprise).

As I slowly open them, I find myself in a spacious apartment. I looks around and gaze at the tastefully decorated place equipped with luxury furniture.

"Wow! Whose lovely place is this?" I ask

"It's ours!" He replied with a wide grin.

"Are you serious?" I gape

"Yes." I gave him a quick hug.

I guess this is the right time to ask her, he thinks.