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☆ Callie ☆

My heart froze, as in literally. I couldn't breathe. Did he just say he's in love with me? Is he joking? I opened my eyes and looked at him in the eye, tiring to decipher whether this is just some sick joke or not. But his olive green eyes says that he's telling the truth. And he looked like he was actually surrendering his soul to me, like he was ready to give me anything including his life. My heart started pumping again, exploding with happiness.

I stared at him in still in quite shock then I grinned, "I love you too" I said gently. His eyes widened and now it was he, who stared at me frozen in shock. And before I even knew it, his lips were on mine, sending sparks throughout my body. It took me awhile to finally realize what was happening. But as soon as I did, I kissed him back. He cupped my face about to deepen the kiss when and image of Duke in his death bed flashed in my mind. I instantly pulled away. This is wrong. This is so wrong. I don't even know if Duke is still alive yet!

Clyde looked at me confused. "What's wrong?" he asked.

I looked away, knowing I would break down any second. "I can't do this Clyde" I can't let myself be happy. Not while I'm perfectly aware I destroyed someone else's life. I love Clyde. But my conscience will just continue to haunt me.

Clyde's grip in me loosened. "What do you mean?" he asked in a sad voice.

"I just can't do it Clyde!" I exclaimed, trying not to sob. He stares at me in shock. He looked completely hurt. My heart shattered in to pieces. Tears fell down from my eyes. "Take me back home" I whispered.

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We stayed silent throughout the flight. I was aware of Clyde's eye on me but I didn't even dare look at him. Because I know that if I did, my resolve will crumple down. God why did this have to happen?

If only I didn't fall for Clyde. If only Duke didn't have cancer. If only I didn't break up with him. My mind went on with different possibilities of 'what ifs'. Even though I knew nothing I do can change what happened.

I was losing faith in god. I used to believed everything is according to God's will. And I mean every move and every decision I made was exactly planed by him. Every breath I take, every step I make, everything is precisely as he wishes. I understand that he has to give me challenges to overcome in order to get stronger and to learn. And I know what is happening to me is nothing compared to others who are also suffering. But sometimes I can't just help feeling helpless and alone.

"Callie, I'm sorry" Clyde said breaking our silence. "I'm sorry for what I did. But please don't let that ruin our friendship. I just got you back"

I stood up and tried to walk away, but Clyde hugged me from behind. "Please Callie. I need you in my life. You're the reason why I'm me"

"I'm sorry Clyde" his grip loosened and I ran to the toilet and cried my eyes out. Clyde didn't try talking to me again for the rest of the way home. I continue to avoid his eyes.

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When I got home, my heart stopped beating yet again. Duke was leaning against my apartment's door grinning at me. "Hey Callie" he smiled. Oh my god. My mind went blank. He's here! He's alive!

"Duke!" I exclaimed and ran towards him. I hugged him tightly. I buried my face on his shoulder and mumbled "You're back" again and again.

He chuckled at my reaction. He strokes my hair gently and whispered, "Yeah, I'm back. I missed you too Callie" I smiled and hugged him tighter, not wanting to let go. God I missed him so much. I took a deep breath inhaling the smell of his cologne.

I hugged him for a long time. And when we finally I pulled apart I looked at him in the eye and asked, "How are you?"

"I'm great and cancer free" he grinned. My eyes widened again. He's cured!? "Are you serious?" I asked.

"Yup" he said popping the 'p' like a child. "and I'm healthier than ever" he said while showing me his slightly buffer biceps and his newly formed 8 pack. Wow. And I thought he couldn't be hotter with his 6 pack before. Boy was I totally wrong. Wait, I'm missing the point here. He's cured! The cancer's gone! And he's healthy as a horse! I couldn't help but hug him tightly one more.

"I'm so glad you're cured" I whispered and buried my face again on his shoulders trying not to sob.

Then out of nowhere Duke said "I'm sorry Callie"

I pulled back from the hug again and scanned the expression on his face. He was serious. "What are you sorry for?" I asked confused.

"I just found out that my mom broke all connections with you and practically blamed everything on you" he said looking down as if embarrassed of what his mom had done. "Oh" was all I could say.

"I'm sorry for my mom did. But none of it was your fault. I brought it all to myself Callie. I felt all along that your heart doesn't belong to me. But I wanted you so badly didn't even consider you. All I could think of was myself. I was very selfish and I'm sorry"

"Duke, I know you're just trying to make me feel better. But it IS my fault. And we both know that"

"No Callie it's not your fault. First and foremost if I had the guts to admit my feelings and confess to you before, then you probably wouldn't have fallen for Clyde and it could have saved us all the heart ache. Second, if I admitted to myself that you didn't love me anymore when we started dating, then we wouldn't have wasted a whole year together" he paused and looked at me intensely "None of this is your fault Callie" I would actually appreciate it more it he just admit it's all my fault instead of being a saint and making me feel more guilty.

I hugged him again and I kept whispering "I'm sorry, I'm sorry" as I cried.

He shook his head in amusement and sighed. "You haven't changed at all. You still don't listen" he smiled and slightly chuckled.

Then the elevator door opened and I realized we were still at the hallway.

A pretty girl came and smiled at us. She handed duke a coffee and Duke slid his arms around her waist.

"Callie, this is Ambar, my girlfriend" he looked at her gently and smiled proudly. I was frozen for a second but snapped out of it instantly. "Nice to meet you Ambar, I'm Callie" I smiled and shook her hands.

"I know. Duke told me a lot about you" she smiled back.

"Oh really" I raised my eyebrows at Duke "Good things I hope"

"I'm not sure about that" she joked.

I chuckled. "How about we go inside first before we get carried away again?" I asked both of them and they chuckled in agreement.

When we got in, we sat on the couch and I asked them, "So how'd you two get together?"

Ambar blushed and took a glance at Duke. "Errr.. it was a bit of Florence Nightingale effect"

"Wait, you're a nurse?" I asked.

"Yeah" she looked down embarrassed. She's so shy! So adorable! I love this chick already!

"OMG! That is so romantic!" I squealed in excitement. Ambar looked away and blushed even more while duke just smirked.

"So who confessed first?" I grinned evilly.

"Err.. I did" Ambar said blushing even more. I glared at Duke. "That is just sad Duke"

"Hey!" Duke shot defensively, "I was still confused back then okay? It was only a couple of months after we... you know, and I thought you abandoned me. I was pretty torn up" I winced at his words. "Then Ambar here, came and stayed and cared for me throughout" he smiled at her. She just blushed again and cuddled against him. Duke's gaze softened. aweee they're so cute! They're totally in love.

"awe... I'm so happy for you guys!" I said and they both snapped back at me as if they just remembered I was here. Duke glared at me for ruining the moment. "Sorry" I bit my lips.

"So how are things with Clyde?" Duke asked. Oh my god. I totally forgot. What am I gonna do? What can I do? I just rejected him. Oh God I'm such an idiot!

"Whats wrong?" Duke asked.

"I rejected him"

"What!?" duke exclaimed "Why'd you do that?"

"I- I don't know" I stuttered and tears fell from my eyes. I covered my face and cried. I felt Duke and Ambar's arms around me.

"Do you want to talk about it?" Duke asked. I shook my head. "I'm sorry but I want to be alone for a while" I said.

"Okay" Duke kissed my forehead and went out. I soon as they were gone, I sobbed endlessly. Why do I have to stuff up everything!? Why do I keep making everyone around me suffer!? Oh god what's gonna happen now?

When I calmed down, I went o my room and I saw my little purple music box. I laid on my bed and opened it listening to it's lovely tune. Then I saw writing engraved at the bottom of the music box in fancy writing. It says:

To Callie, the most beautiful girl in the world.

From Clyde, who will always love her.

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Yay! Duke is all good and lovey-dovey with Ambar! Clyde and Callie can finally be together! I think?

Again I say, this chapter is still NOT the end yet. I repeat, this is still NOT the end yet.One more chapter and an epilogue left!

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