Chapter 8

..Mariely's gaze was still staring at Yahir's, but she clung closer to Ruben. The look of her ex-boyfriend reflected sadness and tears began to fall and she separated from her boyfriend, it was too much pain for an afternoon, and how she met her boyfriend's gaze and smiled a little. He didn't want to worry him even though it was obvious that he had already realized something was up.

-Why don't you stay at home?- He turned to see and that young boy from a while ago was still there, his gaze met him - Who is he?

-My love, we have to talk- She said seriously. He thought that she would break up with him, that phrase was well known- Hailey, Alan, could I stay a few more days with you, if not it is annoying? -

-Of course- They told her although it implied more back pain- We already told you that you can stay, as long as you want.

The 4 got into the car, Hailey gave them the keys to her house and excused herself saying that they would go get something.

-Are you seriously leaving them alone? - Asked her boyfriend, slightly excited- What if ...?

The tall girl's eyes widened. She didn't think about it- I don't think they do that. They are going to talk, it's delicate ...

-They are alone, they are sensitive, they love each other and that can lead to ...

-Mmmm. And you know a lot about that, don't you Alan? - She saw him seriously.

-Well, I was young too, I was in love-

-Ah ... We may have to stay in a hotel tonight. I can't stand my back- The leader of the band sighed.

-Perhaps? - His face turned gloomy and with a small smile.

-Keep dreaming. Not today- Hailey said with a serious expression- You can keep your memories tonight and I also want my space in a big bed. You will have to pay for your room if you have money to stay at the hotel ...

-DON'T BE THAT ... I DON'T BRING MONEY ...-Hailey was only giggling slightly but her laugh turned to laughter.

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-Are you going to break up with me?-It came out to the black-haired man in an almost desperate way.

Mariely only felt a pain in her chest. She didn't want to break up- Where do you get that from?- She saw him surprised. Maybe he was the one who was going to end the relationship after she told him everything that happened. But she didn't want to lose him.

-What are you hiding from me? - Ruben questioned worriedly- You haven't acted as usual these days. Is it because of the death of your ex-boyfriend? Do you still have nightmares about what happened? It wasn't your fault, you have to let that go. Things only happen because ... Because life is not always fair and ...- A cell phone rang and the black-haired man observed with annoyance. Was Hannah, his girlfriend's friend and also his- What's wrong Hannah?

-Have you heard from Mariely? We have tried to contact her, 3 days ago but she doesn¨t answer- She said worried- These days are difficult for us- He felt the sadness in her voice

-Yes, we are together right now. She also didn't go to school these days and she didn't answer my calls. I guess I know what you mean- He gave the cell phone to her – It´s Hannah. She wants to talk to you.

-What's wrong? - She said when she had the cell phone in her ear, and heard the screams of Hannah, scolding her- He already scolded me. I don't want to hear you, too ... Well, I got it ...- She went to lock herself in the bathroom- I need a favor. I want you to tell Ruben that the rehearsal is canceled, I need to talk to you. It´s important...

-Why do you want us to lie to your boyfriend? Mariely, don't start with this, again ... These are very painful days for everyone. You're walking away like the last time

-Please, it's important; and it's about him- She whispered

-Okay, but please ... Don't fall into depression again or disappear ... We already lost him, we don't want to lose you, again.

-I assure you it's nothing like that ... Please ... You'll understand tomorrow-She cut the call.

Upon leaving the bathroom, Mariely contained her urge to cry, she had to accept and deal with this situation. She had to tell him. She came out of the bathroom, after a while thinking ... - Look what happens is that ...- The cell phone rang again, this time being the mother of her boyfriend.

-I have to go home. Sorry, but I have an emergency ... We'll talk about it later- He smiled at her and kissed her on the cheek before leaving.

-It´s ok. You have to go.

-I know I told you that I would stay ...

-No problem- She didn't want to make the same mistakes as in the past. She was left alone Thinking

The redhead decided to get up early, went to her ex-boyfriend's house and he opened it- Mariely- He was surprised to see her there.

-Hi- she said seriously- I'm going to help you tell Hannah and Savannah that you're alive. I want to tell them before; and then when they have processed it, they maybe want to see you. It was also very hard for them ... For everyone.

-I just take a shower and change my clothes. Do you want to come in?

-Is Sally there?

-No. My mom went to work.

-I'll wait for you out here, then- The green-eyed girl couldn't help it and gave him a big hug, afraid that he would fade again, that it was just an illusion or a crazy memory in her mind that she sometimes mistook for reality and was reciprocated in the same way, until they decided to separate after a long time like this. But she didn't want to be alone with him, because she could get carried away by her feelings and do something that could end her current relationship. Mariely didn't want that, even though she was dying to be in Yahir's arms again.

The brown-haired boy gave a big sigh. How would his friends take it? He hoped it was better for him than it did with Mariely and her mother.

He went out and they both went on foot.

-Mariely, forgive me for everything I told you yesterday and if I offended you ... I just got carried away, I have hurt you a lot and ... I said things without thinking ...

-As we did that time before ... I also apologize for that, I didn't understand that music was an important part of you and I was just selfish ... Right?

- At the time we were, I didn't understand you either. Being like this, here. Together again it seems as if nothing has happened. As if we had never separated ... And you change your Look- He noticed that she was wearing a rainbow-colored skirt, a short-sleeved blouse and fashionable ankle boots- You look good, wearing bright colors.

-Thank you. My friend Hailey helped me with my new style, and Hannah and Savannah gave me a lot of clothes when they noticed my change…

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The black-haired man was on his way to rehearsal for Hannah and Savannah, Mariely's childhood friends. Since he met them at 2, he got along well with them and helped them with their music as well. He became fond of them in a short time- Hi, Hannah.

-Hi, Ruben… You see, there will be no rehearsal today. Sorry for notifying you so late ...

He would have gotten angry because he was already halfway there but he only gave a sigh- Don't worry ... I wanna ask you something, How was Yahir? - A silence formed for a few seconds.

-Why are you asking me about him? I didn´t know that she told you about him.

-Curiosity.

-And why don't you ask her?

-Please tell me. These are difficult dates for her.

-Yahir was a sociable person. He was opposite to Mariely, kind, full of life, sometimes selfish, smiling, a good person with everyone around him, he was great and above all very talented when singing, playing guitar and piano ... Like you and her- She admitted with nostalgia- I must admit that you have that in common with him and you both managed to get her to overcome her past pains so that he would take a step forward and be happy. In her childhood Yahir saved her and you saved her from her memory and not let her sink into the past ...

- Save her? What was she like before all this?

-She was different. I guess when you met her was quiet, shy, and lonely. Many times we were in the library or the courtyard reading a book, it was very difficult for her to speak or do something without being accompanied. Mariely had codependency with Yahir, even with us, she dedicated herself to following the person with whom she was closest. They loved each other but without him, Mariely was unable to move forward or do something for herself. You turned her into someone opposite to who she was before, you gave her the value that Yahir had but could never transmit to her ... And it is something that I will always thank you ... It´s hard for me to admit it but if it weren´t for you, we would never have resumed our friendship, I don't even know if we would have spoken again ... Thank you

-Thanks for telling me ...- He said before cutting off the call, his body moved by itself and he realized that he was near Hannah and Savannah's house, he was a bit surprised when he saw Mariely; He was going to get closer but he saw her with the same young boy at the door of the apartment. Since he could see her face from above.

-How did you end up in a band?

-It was thanks to Rubén, he taught me everything I know ...

-Ruben is the dark-haired boy, right?- the one who accompanies you all the time, your ...- He had a hard time admitting that she was with someone other than him, he still couldn't believe it.

-My boyfriend ...- She said looking into his eyes seriously- It sounds strange to say that in front of you- She admitted a little red- You were always the first in everything for me until he arrived ... My first friend, my first love, my first boyfriend ...

-He must be a cool guy, right? If he's playing with Hannah and Savannah and, if he's your ... your boyfriend must be for something- He said sadly- Can I ask you something without getting offended?

-I'm not with him because he reminds me of you, Yahir. At first, I used to see you everywhere, your memory didn't leave me and you have things in common but I began to see him, I didn't like to imagine him with another person and I felt jealous of that class for the first time ... Ruben won my heart for being him. Nothing else...

-How did you know I would ask you that?

-I know you-

-Won't you break up with him?-

-No, I won´t- She saw it for sure- I want to be with him ...

-Don´t you feel anything for me, anymore?

That made her gulp and look him straight in the eyes, her heart raced and she knew she had given herself away with that single gesture but she simply followed her path to her friends' house and took several steps forward before ex-boyfriend caught up with her. She never stopped feeling something for him, but she also felt the same for her boyfriend. She hadn't thought about how she would have to face this situation on a sentimental level, she knew it but she didn't want to think about it right now ...

Ruben was surprised to see her go to that house, he didn't like it when that boy put one of his arms around her neck. Upon entering they stopped and the boy just turned around without realizing that they were being watched, Mariely touched his shoulder to give him security and saw how they held hands, which he didn´t like at all. But he decided not to draw his conclusions, not without first talking to her ... Without a doubt, his jealousy was his worst fault but he did it because he really loved that girl and couldn't control his feelings sometimes, he thought about approaching them but made him very strange that they were in that house. Had Hannah told him lies? He noticed how the boy touched his hair several times desperately, the redhead decided to go in alone first and indicated that he would stay outside. Everything seemed very suspicious.

-Hi- She greeted her friends upon entering- I know you had rehearsal today, but it´s something really important.

-What is it? - Savannah questioned him. The other dark blonde, Hannah's sister.

A silence that lasted 2 minutes, but they had the patience

-It's about Yahir ... Girls, Yahir is alive. He never died and is back.

Both sisters looked at each other and got serious.

-Mariely, not again. We already went through this, please- Hannah said.

-We thought we were getting over this- Savannah said it painfully and sat up.

-Don´t say that. It's not something you can joke or fantasize about ...

-It's not any joke. Sally knew until a few weeks ago, she came to tell me and it was true ...

The look of both was of despair.

-If you don't believe me, I can tell him to come in. But it's serious ... You know me. You know I wouldn't play with something like that ...- Mariely took out her cell phone- I tell them so that when they see it they won't be so upset if possible ... My impression was not the best and I still can't get used to the idea .. Do you want me to call him? - Neither said anything, both of them were open-mouthed, she simply dialed the cell phone that Yahir had, she didn't stop dialing since they knew he was alive- Yahir, you can come in ... Then I'm going for you. ..- She left for a few moments, only to be followed by her friends, but I indicated that they will stay inside that house ...

Ruben put on the hood of his sweater so that his face could not be seen, it seemed that his girlfriend was hiding something from him. He hoped that after that Guy made several turns he will enter. A minute later he decided to be at a safe distance and followed the boy, who met Mariely.

-Did you tell them?- He asked nervously.

-Yes... But they won't believe me until they see you ... Understand that it's still difficult to even for me after a week.

She offered her hand as when they were children, in the fine wooden door there was a window that showed what they were doing and he opened the door entering with his ex.

Ruben approached the window, he only saw Hannah and Savannah had their eyes wide open, their face showed fright, fear, and surprise.

Tears in the eyes of the 3 best friends flowed without end, Hannah passed her hands into fists and cleaned them. She approached his best friend, touched his face with both hands ...

He began to hum the melody of the favorite song of the 3 and hearing his voice, Hannah, just jumped on him and hugged him tightly without being able to contain both.

Savannah only saw them crying, she was still static.

-Hi, girls- He approached to hug her too, but he couldn't until he opened a space between the hug, and the 3 hugged each other tightly crying with joy.

-YAHIR HOW IS IT POSSIBLE? ...

Ruben opened his eyes when he heard that and he felt how everything was revolving around him.

They opened a space and invited Mariely to join in and she got carried away again and cried.

-The 4 together again ...

-YAHIR ...

It couldn't be true ... The black-haired guitarist opened his eyes with a shock reflected...Listening ...