Chapter 10
Hale's POV
I couldn't take it anymore. The tears wouldn't stop, no matter how hard I tried to hold them back. It felt like my heart was being ripped apart. Tonight was supposed to be special. I had planned everything perfectly for Cassandra, but she never showed up. She hadn't even called or texted to explain why.
I couldn't go home, not like this. Instead, I found myself drawn to my bike, my escape when things got too overwhelming. The familiar rumble of the engine provided a strange comfort. I needed to clear my head, to feel something other than this crushing disappointment.
Without really thinking about it, I drove through the quiet streets of Braize, my mind a chaotic mess. The wind whipped at my face, drying the tears that had been falling nonstop. I needed to go somewhere that made sense, somewhere I could find a semblance of peace.
Ironically, I ended up at the park where Cassandra and I had our first date. It had been a beautiful evening, filled with laughter and a connection I thought was real. That night had solidified my feelings for her, and I had been sure she felt the same.
As I parked my bike and sat down on the bench, I let the tears fall freely. The night was quiet, the only sound the distant hum of traffic and the soft rustling of leaves in the breeze. It felt like the whole world had moved on, leaving me behind with my broken heart.
The memories of that date flooded back. Cassandra's smile, her laugh, the way she had looked at me with such warmth. I had believed in us, in what we had. But now, sitting here alone, I couldn't help but wonder if it had all been a lie.
As I sat there, lost in my misery until I heard footsteps approaching. I looked up and saw my friend, Mia, walking towards me, concern etched on her face.
"Hale, are you okay? Why are you crying?" she asked, sitting down beside me.
I took a shaky breath, trying to steady my voice. "I planned on asking cassandra to be officially my girlfriend tonight at her favourite restaurant, but she never came. I waited and waited and waited, but still, I didn't see any signs of her. I don't know why, and it's killing me."
Mia put a comforting arm around me. "I'm so sorry, Hale. I had no idea. You two seemed so happy together."
I wiped my eyes, the tears still flowing. "I thought we were. But now... I don't know. It feels like everything was a lie."
Mia hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Hale, I saw Cassandra earlier tonight. She was with Theo, and there were people surrounding them. I didn't want to jump to conclusions, but maybe... maybe you should know."
I shook my head, denial setting in. "No, that can't be true. She wouldn't do that to me. She wouldn't."
Mia's expression was filled with pity. "I'm sorry, Hale. I just thought you should know."
I buried my face in my hands, the pain and confusion overwhelming me. "I won't believe it until I see it in my own two eyes. Please, tell me where you saw them." I pleaded.
She gave me the direction and bid me goodbye because her dog is alone in her apartment.
I walked quickly, my mind racing with disbelief. The closer I got, the louder the sounds of laughter and celebration became. Rounding a corner, I saw a crowd gathered,
they are drinking, singing, and dancing around, their faces gleaming with joy. In the center of it all stood Cassandra and Theo, surrounded by their friends. Cassandra was holding a bundle of roses, her face a mixture of surprise and happiness*?* Theo stood close to her, looking delighted and gleeful.
The crowd's laughter and cheers felt like a punch to my gut. How could she be here, with him, while I was left alone to cry my heart out? The betrayal cut deep, and I felt a mixture of anger and sadness.
With one last tear-filled look at Cassandra, I turned and walked away, my heart breaking all over again. The park that had once been a place of happy memories was now just a reminder of a love that was never real.
I hopped onto my bike, this time unsure where I would go. I drove through unfamiliar streets, my heart breaking into a million pieces. The city lights blurred together as the tears continued to fall, and I felt completely lost and empty. The pain of Cassandra's betrayal was overwhelming, and I had no idea how I was going to move on from this. It was all a lie? She was using me? Her laughter, her smiles, it was all fake? Am I not enough? I didn't make her feel loved, seen, heard? I didn't make her feel special? These thoughts continued to assault my mind but for now, all I could do was drive, hoping the wind would somehow carry away my sorrows
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A/N
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