Chapter 34 Kelly's POV 59 youchars " Let me go ," I said coldly as I shot him cold glares . His expression softened and his eyes flickered with a strange emotion . Fear ? Pain ? I don't know and I don't care . I just talked to his mother and told her that I will not get involved in her son's life anymore . It would be my shame if I didn't act upon my words . " Can we ... talk for a while ? " My forehead creased . " Talk ? What's there to talk about ? " " Please , Kelly . I want to clear things between us . " Clear things . Right ! He's right . We should talk about us and end us properly . We never had the chance to have a closure and that's probably the reason why I still hold onto him and still hurting because of his broken promises . Maybe I can finally let go of our bitter ending once we talked this out . I looked at him blankly and slowly nodded , " Fine ." I averted my gaze from him when he smiled as his eyes twinkled for some reason . He seemed so happy that I agreed to talk to him about us . I don't know what's on his mind but I only have one thing in my mind now ... ending us completely . I need to do that to be able to move forward . He brought me to a familiar cafe . My lips parted as I paused in front of the shop . The exterior design of the cafe was still the same and the ambience brought back the memories . I feel like I couldn't move my feet to enter the cafe but I know I have to . I have to say goodbye to the past and saying goodbye to familiar places like this is not an exception . I took a deep sigh before entering the cafe . Pierce was already at the counter when I entered . He was waiting for me but unlike before , I didn't walk towards him. I picked a table and sat there comfortably . I saw him looking my way with a pained expression . I don't even understand why he looked like that . He walked towards me after a sigh . I just watched him silently with cold stares . " What do you want ? " Does it matter ? I scoffed in my head as I sensed bitterness in my own question . " Anything ," I answered languidly . He stared at me for a few seconds before he nodded and walked back to the counter . He ordered for us while I waited until he came back . I crossed my arms after he sat in front of me . " Where do we start this conversation ? " " I just ... wanna know if you're really with Klay Carver , " I stared at him blankly . Why does it bother him ? I'm not with Klay but if ever I am , what is it to him ? Why does it matter ? 1/4 14:41 Wed , Sep 3 Chapter 34 He looked down . " Why him , Kelly ? " " Why not him ? " I threw a question back . He was shocked by my remark . 85 vouchers He stared into my eyes and licked his bottom lip while shaking his head . " He's your step brother " I was about to say something sarcastic when an old woman approached us . I recognized her as the owner of the cafe . She knows us and I also know the meaning behind her sweet smile . She put our order on the table while still smiling . " Oh , you two ! I'm glad you're still together . I supposed you're married now ? " I immediately shook my head but Pierce nodded at her . I looked at him in disbelief . What the hell is he doing ? 100 The Mrs. smiled at me and looked at Pierce before she walked away . I bit my bottom lip and looked at Pierce with irritation after the woman disappeared from our sight . " What was that ? " I asked angrily . " We were once married . It's not like that simple nod would ruin your relationship with Klay Carver . " I sensed bitterness in his voice but I'm not dumb to fall for the same trick again . I was once fooled by his complicated actions and feelings . I don't wanna disappoint myself for the second time . I grabbed my bag in anger . " Doesn't mean you can go around doing whatever pleases you . Let me remind you , Pierce . We're over- " " Then why did you agree to come here if we're over ? " My forehead creased . What ? I can't believe him ! " You said you want to talk . I came here with you to talk ." " What about earlier ? " He swallowed hard . " Why did you visit the place where we used to go before ? Why did you go to the lake ? " Where is this conversation leading , really ? I gritted my teeth as my eyes sharpened . " I went there to say goodbye to the past , Pierce . Because I know closure is all I need . I want to live my life without you . Please , let me . " I walked out on him in so much anger . I feel like my frustration and anger would explode any moment from now if I don't leave . I walked away without a direction . I was about to cross the street when someone grabbed my wrist . My anger intensified after seeing Pierce's face again . *** Pierce's POV I watched Kelly's back painfully as she walked away from me angrily . She didn't confirm it but she also didn't deny it . Does that mean she really has a relationship with Klay Carver ? ris I balled my fists . There's something wrong . With me . The possibility of her dating Klay Carver is making so 2/4 14:41 Wed , Sep 3 Chapter 34 ล 100 55 vouchers fcking insane . Not because they're step siblings but there's something else . I felt like I lost something really huge . " Lover's quarrel ? " I looked at the old lady who owns the cafe . I didn't know what to tell her so I just smiled awkwardly . She handed me a familiar box . From the cover , I could see the delicious pastry which has been Kelly's favorite . " A way to a woman's heart is through her stomach , " she said , smiling sweetly . " Coax her just like before ." Her idea somehow convinced me . I just hope she accepts this as a peace offering and won't see it as a bribe for what I did . I offered a payment for the pastry but the owner refused saying it's a gift from her . I accepted it wholeheartedly before I ran out of the cafe to follow Kelly . She was almost crossing the street when I caught her wrist . Her eyes reflected her anger as soon as she saw my face. " What ? " I pressed my lips together and lifted the box of her favorite pastry . " I'm sorry ... " When I looked her in the eyes , I realized she's about to cry but she held her tears and heartlessly threw the box of pastry to the ground . I was beyond shocked as I stared at her face that was full of hatred . " Kels ... " " Why don't you try to just forget about me and treat me like a total stranger , Pierce ? That would be nice . Do me a favor , please . " I clenched my jaws , losing my cool . " I'm just trying to reconcile because I know I did you wrong . I just want us to be friends again- " " Oh , don't ever try ! " She cut me off angrily . " We're best friends , " I whispered as I feel like something's suffocating my heart . She laughed sarcastically . " Oh ! Guess what ? Being your best friend is worse . The time I spent with you as your best friend was worse and there's no way I'd make you my best friend again ." " W - What ? " " Did you know how long I have to endure you ? God , Pierce ! Befriending you is one of the stupid decisions I've ever made . I regret it . So much . " I shook my head slowly . " You don't mean that ... " " Why would I lie about it ? Besides , I don't wanna get involved with you anymore . Might as well make you understand why we can't be friends again . I just hope you understand that and never bother me again . I have someone special to take care of already . I don't need any excess baggage . " 3/4 14:41 Wed , Sep 3 Chapter 34 Id 65 vouchers 100 I couldn't move nor even speak . She said something that hurts so much and broke every piece of hope I have in me that we can still reconcile . I was wrong . She never ... treated me as a friend and it hurts so damn much that she chose Klay Carver over me . This is fcking insane ! # Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!