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Standing Beside You for the Last Time Chapter 9
"It's been a while, Teresa."I was a little surprised that Rita had come over to talk to me.She didn't beat around the bush. "I used to like Callum. You know that, right?"I nodded. I'd first heard about it at the very first class reunion, when one of Callum's friends had mentioned it."But I later gave up on him. Do you know why?" Rita didn't wait for me to answer and just kept going. "Because I realized all his emotions revolved around you. His happiness, his anxiety, his irritation, his panic… all of it."That was when I knew there was no room for me in his heart. I wasn't about to lower myself to force my way in either, so I let it go."I didn't understand why she was telling me all this, but she soon gave me the answer."I heard from the others that things between you and Callum aren't like they used to be. I don't know what happened between you two, but I was worried I might have had something to do with it. "That's why I came to clear the air. We never even shared a pr
Standing Beside You for the Last Time Chapter 8
I thought of my childhood.Back when I was little, even though Mom and Dad kept reminding me not to stand in the sun all the time, I still couldn't help wanting to play with the other kids. It wasn't until my eyes burned so badly from the light that I couldn't open them that I finally got scared.Callum had grabbed my hand and stayed by my side the whole time. At the time, I'd said to him, "You'll be my other pair of eyes from now on, okay?"He'd taken care of me for years after that.That tiny figure from my memories slowly overlapped with the Callum standing in front of me now.I wanted to say something, but I had no idea where to start. I could understand where he was coming from, but that didn't mean I could forgive him.After a long silence, I looked at him and said, "Callum, what's done is done. You can't change it, and regret doesn't help. Just… look forward."I picked up my things and left my seat.I'd just stepped out the door when Callum came after me. He asked carefu
Standing Beside You for the Last Time Chapter 7
The lighting was dim, but I could see that Callum's eyes were red.Honestly, I couldn't understand him. What happened at that class reunion back then was still burned into my memory. What was up with this act he was putting on now?"Callum, you're the one who told me to give you a break," I said.He hurriedly stepped toward me, rushing to explain. "It wasn't like that, Teri! I've always regretted what I said to you that day. I swear I didn't mean it like that. I've wanted to apologize for a long time, but… you blocked me."I figured I would apologize when the semester started, when we saw each other in person. But when I went to your place to look for you, your mom said you'd gone to Southlake University."His voice had a desperate, pleading edge to it. "Teri, I screwed up. Can you forgive me? Don't be this cruel to me, please.""I'm cruel?" I let out a mocking laugh.To this day, I remembered what he'd said standing outside that private room. I remembered how hot-and-cold he'd
Standing Beside You for the Last Time Chapter 6
Southlake University wasn't far from home, just about a three-hour drive. If anything really urgent happened, my Aunt Helen's place was nearby.I lived on campus most of the time and only went over to Aunt Helen's on some weekends. For longer breaks, I went back home.Besides classes, I joined a couple of clubs, which was how I made some like-minded friends.I never hid my eye issues, and I never tried to tough it out just for show. I pushed myself to try things, and after a while, I realized I could still do plenty on my own.During winter and summer breaks, I sometimes picked up part-time jobs, but I mostly traveled with my parents. Thinking about it now, I hadn't seen Callum for two whole years after starting college.Right before graduation, my family planned a long trip to New Javiston. A few days before we were supposed to leave, Mom called me. "Teri, the Rooks are coming with us on this trip."I went quiet for a few seconds. "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"Mom sounded a
Standing Beside You for the Last Time Chapter 5
My leaving had made Callum's whole summer vacation easier, but inside, he felt hollowed out. He'd planned to use the start of the semester to smooth things over between us. He never expected me to just slip away without a sound."How could she… We agreed we'd go to Berdona University together…" he mumbled, looking at Mom, a little at a loss.Mom was a bit surprised. "I thought she'd already talked it over with you."Callum shook his head without realizing it. His face was drained of color.Mom could more or less guess the reason when she thought of what I'd told her before. She sighed and said, "Cal, you must've had a hard time taking care of Teri all these years. She's had poor eyesight since she was a child; I've always felt guilty, so I inevitably ended up spoiling her."Because you two grew up together, I just got used to asking you to look after her. Without realizing it, I dumped my responsibilities onto you. Only after Teri talked to me the other day did I realize how much
Standing Beside You for the Last Time Chapter 4
Everyone immediately started whooping and egging Callum on.I sat there, at a loss, my fingers twisting together without me even realizing it.Callum's face darkened. He was quiet for a long time before finally saying, "Don't be ridiculous. Our families are close, and my parents just told me to look after her."The words sounded light, almost casual, but they hammered against my chest like blocks of ice. From beginning to end, those flutters and secret expectations I'd hidden away had all been nothing more than my own wishful thinking.I couldn't sit there any longer. I got up and went to the restroom, taking a good while to calm myself down. When I came out, I heard voices coming from the restroom across the hall."Callum, you're always hanging around Teresa. How are you supposed to get a girlfriend in the future? Rita used to be into you, but she's totally cooled off now because you're always glued to Teresa. You'd better keep some distance and stop sticking up for her, or you'r
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