Chapter 5: Unspoken words.
“Simon, actually I had a crush on you since we became best friends. I don’t know why I’ve fallen for you but I really love you”, said Debbie in the cacophony of voices around them. Simon replied with a smile, “Is this some kind of joke, or are you for real? We’ve been joking with each other since the day we met and it’s hard to believe whether you are for real or not.” Debbie felt an urge to tell him the truth, but kept it back because he knew Simon wouldn’t believe her unless she really prove it but she couldn’t accomplish now so she said that she was just joking with him and besides she didn’t want him to have one more additional thing to worry about. They both laughed it off but deep inside, her heart was breaking apart.
Just like that, her plan was abandoned. Luckily for Debbie, she didn’t tell him at this bad time because he was feeling very vexed over the memories that was in burst into his mind when he had just managed to get over them and Simon would probably question why she love him over and over again. Debbie always had dreams of him and her together, holding hands and having “imaginary” dates. All this dreams shall remain as they are because dreams never come true unless you do something to make it happen. Back in class, Simon whispered to Debbie to meet him after school because he wanted to tell her something regarding today.
They met by the back of the classroom corridor. “I knew you were serious when you said you loved me, from that look in your eyes, I knew. But, now isn’t a suitable time for us to be together because after the Tiffany incident, I’m afraid to love anyone now, and besides, I had feelings for you before I even met her. But now, it’s all too late because she took my heart and kept it somewhere where I couldn’t find. Besides, with your amazing personality and looks, I bet you can find someone much better than me. I’m not worth your time; I’m probably the worst guy for you. Sorry for not being good enough for you. Thank you for always being there for me but now, I’d prefer if you do not comfort me anymore because I’ll be just wasting your time. All I have to say now is, Goodbye.” Simon meant every single word he said, he knew it would make Debbie cry, but he knew it would all be better this way. Simon turned and walked away with tears rolling down his face.
Debbie stood rooted to the ground, and did not expect Simon to say anything like that to her. She burst into tears, attracting nearby attention. All her peers fluttered to her side and comforted her. They all stared at Simon and knew it had something to do with him. Simon paid a price, and knew it was worth it because it would make Debbie much happier than she will ever be. Ever since they became friends, she would be sad every time he is so he wanted to use this chance to make Debbie happier in the future. Everybody isolated Simon, because Debbie was popular in school, everybody sided with her and assumed that Simon insulted her.
It was late evening, about seven pm. School has just ended because there was intensive remedial for everyone as the exams were round the corner. Simon walked home alone, with his heavy schoolbag. He walked a void deck, dropped his bag, sat there and thought deeply. “I might have lost all my friends, but at least, Debbie will finally be able to get a nice guy to take care of her. Unlike me, I can’t even cheer her up when she’s down. Hah, actually, deep inside, I do love you, Debbie...”
