Chapter three

Clara's relationship with her parents becomes increasingly stained,they're disappointed and angry about the expulsion,feeling that she has thrown away her future.Jason tries to be supportive,but the pressure from her parents and the expulsion takes a toll on their relationship.Clara feels like she's been cut off from the world,her parents took away her phone,computer and any other means of communication,she's not allowed to leave her room or see anyone..she was taken to another school outside town to write her final exams,she tries yo find ways to communicate with Jason,but every attemptis tgwarted by her parents,she feels desperate and alone.

As the days turn into weeks,Clara becomes increasingly withdrawn,she misses Jason terribly and feels like she's losing herself without him

Clara sits up in bed,her heart racing,she hears her name being called,she ignores the sound,she hears her name being called again,this time more softly.she gets out of bed and approaches the window,she sees a figure standing outside her window,partially hidden by the shadows.as she gets closer,she realizes it's Jason,he motions for her to come outside and she hesitates for a moment,but her desire to see him and talk to him wins out,she quietly opens the window and slips out into the night

They stand together under the stars,holding hands and talking in hushed tones,they discuss their situation,their feelings,and their future

"i don't know what i'd do without you,Jason,Clara whispered,her voice trembling

Jason's face softened,his eyes filled with adoration

"You'll never have to find out Clara,i'll always be here for you"

Their fingers interwined,they sat in silence for a moment,the weight of their situation settling in

"what's going to happen to us?"Clara asked her voice barely above a whisper .

Jason took a deep breath."we'll face it together,we'll find a way to make it work"

Clara's eyes welled up with tears "I love you"

Jason's voice cracked with emotion,"I love you too Clara,more than anything in this world.

They make plans to find a way to be together,despite the obstacles in their path,they promise to love and support each other,no matter what

Clara Receives the news about her WAEC results with a lukewarm response,she's not excited nor is she disappointed,her mind is still preoccupied with Jason

"Clara,what is the meaning of this?"Her dad thundered

Clara trembledxknowing she was in trouble

"D-Dad,i"

"no,you listen to me!,he cut her off,his voice rising,"you were expelled from school because of that boy Jason,and now your results are mediocre at best,what have you been doing all this time?"

Clara's eyes welled up with tears "Dad,please understand"

"understand?Her dad's voice echoed

"you're going to stay away from that boy,do you hear me?He's a bad influence! you are going to focus on your studies and forget about him

Clara's dad,determined to seperate her from her boyfriend decides to take drastic action,he announces that he's sending her abroad to continue her studies,hoping the distance will help her forget about Jason

Clara's devastated,she must say goodbye to Jason,not knowing when they'll see each other again,the thought of being apart from him is unbearable.Clara's mum tried to intervene,placing a calming hand on her husband's arm

"Dear,we should reconsider"

Clara's dad was resolute,"No,she need a fres start,this will be good for her"

Clara's tears flowed uncontrollably as she begged her mum."Mum,please beg dad for me,i don't want to leave,i'll do anything,just please don't make me go"

Her mum's expression was torn,but Clara's dad remained firm,"It's for your own good,Clara,you'll see"...

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Clara's dad busied himself with the preparation,booking flights,arranging accomodations,and finalizing her enrollment at a prestigious international school

Clara on the other hand,felt like her world was crumbling,she couldn't bear the thought of leaving behind her friends,family and mosr of all Jason

As the departure date drew near,Clara's da presented her with a shiny new passport,a students visa,and a plane ticket."Everything is set Clara,you'll be leaving in two days"

Clara's heart sank as she took the documents,feeling like she was being torn away from her heart.

As Clara settles into her new life in Canada,she loses contact with Jason.she tries to reach out to him,but her messages and calls go unanswered.Months go by and Clara becomes increasingly desperate for news about Jason,she asks Emily if she's heard anything,but Emily's response is disheartening.Clara feels a deep sense of heartbreak and longing,she wonders if she'll ever see Jason again or if their love was just a fleeting moment,she continues to hold on to hope that she'll reconnect with Jason someday,she keeps his memories close to her heart,cherishing the moments they shared

Oneday,while browsing social media,Clara stumbles upon a post that makes her heart skip a beat,it's a photo of Jason,with a caption thay hints at a possible return to their hometown,her heart racing,Clara quickly sent a message to the account holder,hoping against the hope that it was really Jason,and then she waited

finally,a response arrived and Clara's heart skipped a beat as she read the words

. "Clara,oh my Goodness,it's so great to hear from you"

Tears of jou streaming down her face

"i thought you left me"Clara typed back

"I will never do so"

Clara typed out a reply,and the two former lovebirds spent hours catching up,reminscing about old times,and sharing stories about their new lives

They talked about everything and nothing,their connection still strong despite the distance and timr apart,as they chatted Clara realized that her feelings for Jason had never faded,and she couldn't help but wonder if they might rekindle their romance.As Clara listens to Jason,she gains a new perspective on her boyfriend's life,she realizes that he's grownand changed,just like her.