Chapter Twenty: I tried to love you

It's been a year since the day Ryan left the country.

Mika and Ezekiel been dating now for 8 months, and you could tell they're happy.

" Happy 34th birthday Zeke" Mika said as she give Ezekiel a big warm hug.

Ezekiel smiled," Thank you"

Mika playfully touched Ezekiel's fingers.

" Zeke?"

Ezekiel was reading a News paper," Yes?"

" How do you want to celebrate your birthday?"

" Hmm..."

EZEKIEL'S POV

" How do you want to celebrate your birthday?"

I thought for a second.

I glance her, her eyes are sparkling as if she's really anticipating my answer.

I smiled and gently pinched her cheeks," As long as I'm with you, I'm more than happy"

She smiled," Thank you for loving me"

" Of course, I will always love you"

Later that night, I already went back home. Sigh.

I know that she's pretending to be happy for 8 months now, I know I'm selfish, But, I need to stop this-

It's hard, but I have to.

END OF POV

The Next day.