#Chapter 20 - Out Of Your Life

Soren’s POV All of the color drains from Celia’s face as soon as the last word leaves my mouth. I turned to look at her at the last second and I can feel my heart tremble inside of his chest. “Do you…” Celia’s voice falters. She clears her throat, eyes on the check instead of me, her eyes now glossy. “Do you really hate me that much?” I can feel her pain infect and bury itself into my chest. My throat feels as if barbed wire has wrapped itself around it, slowly tightening, making it hard to breathe. I cannot bring myself to respond. All I can do is watch as Celia and I’s hearts break at the same time. At least with Bianca, she can stitch mine back together. Bianca was right, yes. I do care for Celia as much as I tried to deny it whenever she tried to bring it up to me. I should have known that Bianca knows me better than I know myself. As much as my heart yearns to reach out to Celia and to take care of her during this troublesome time, I know that my heart truly belongs wi