Living in Castle Village, I never thought that my life would change by one hundred and eighty degrees. But despite this, I would not change the situations that happened to me.
Now, standing in front of the man who caused it all, I know I did the right thing. Even if the consequences will be the events that have occurred.
I turned back, looking at my friends. They smiled slightly at me, thus encouraging me. I could always rely on them. This time was no different. They have supported me all the hard journey that I have traveled to find out the truth. The truth that has made my life and theirs havoc.
"You're staying, aren't you?" - He asked, looking at me with dark eyes. Every time I looked at them, I had the impression that they penetrated into my soul. I was drowning in them and did not seek help. They had this mysterious glow, which was supposed to scare people away, but I was the only one who managed to overcome its barrier.
"I can't leave them." - I replied. I didn't want to hide something so obvious.
"We will see each other again?"
"If we are allowed to be together, for sure we will." - he nodded slightly and lowered his head only to show the mask of indifference a moment later. I knew him too well to know that this way he was trying to hide all the pain.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw him twist the silver ring he had worn since I'd met him between my fingers. There wasn't a moment for him to take it off. The story of where he got it and from whom it was like a top secret secret. Of course, my curiosity lost me this time as well. After long talks, quarrels and shed tears, I also found out. After telling me this story, there was a distance between us. You could feel it for a kilometer. But after a while everything returned to normal. Of course, the one when I met him. Before he came into my life it was ... Quite calm and I would say boring. Average.
I heard a heavy sigh from the brunet, which woke me up from my little trance. My eyes widened as he removed his ring. He took one of my hands, kissed the top of it, then handed me the jewelry.
"What are you doing?" - I asked, surprised at his actions.
"I'm giving it to you." - he explained, as if it were the simplest thing in the world.
"It's a ring from your father-".
" Father. I know." - he replied. - " I want you to have him. Even if we don't see each other again... I want you to have something to remind you of me. "
"Never, so I would never forget you."
"There are all sorts of things going on." - he shrugged. - " Please take it. "
I looked at our hands, which at that moment were joined by a gentle touch. I took the jewelry from him, clutching it in my other hand. I looked up again, looking into his eyes.
"Thank you." - I whispered, then stood on my tiptoes and kissed his cheek.
" Thank you. For everything you've done for me. "
He released my hand and took a step back. I felt my eyes glazing slightly, but I didn't let the tears flow out. I wanted to be strong for once. For him.
"So... see you?" - I chuckled lightly, wiping my eyes.
"See you later." - I replied. - "Drive carefully."
"As always."
He got into the black vehicle and I stood with my friends. They hugged me on both sides and at the same time I heard the engine whirring. The car started moving away from us more and more. There was no going back. Only then did I let the two bitter tears run down my cheeks.
"It'll be fine." - said the blonde to my right. She rubbed my arm soothingly.
"I know there will be." - I whispered. - "It just takes time."
"Exactly." - the brunette on the left supported me. - "So what? French fries and beer? "
I looked at him as if he was crazy. He just grinned at me and I rolled my eyes at his behavior, but a soft laugh left my mouth.
"Fries and beer." - I nodded, and we walked slowly towards the bar, so familiar to us.
Friends held me on both sides and led me across the street. They tripped my legs and they grabbed my shoulders. I laughed at their childish behavior that has not changed at all.
"So what now?" - I looked at the girl next to me.
"Now.. We are going to eat and then we will live happily ever after." - I chuckled, and after a while two more laughs joined me.
"Who is the last one in the bar, the one bets!" - exclaimed the boy and ran in that direction.
"It's not fair!" - The girl shouted after him and also ran.
I, on the other hand, paused for a moment, looking at them. A few thoughts about the man who left a few moments ago flashed through my head. I looked at the ring he gave me and sighed softly. I put it in my pants pocket to make sure I won't lose it anywhere.
I looked up at the sky. I took a deep breath and followed my friends.
No matter what he was. Who was. In my heart he will remain as that fragile, sensitive and full of life man with dark eyes.
