Chapter 38: Part-Time Love

The celebration that was going on inside the high schools had the ambient soul of the soon-to-be graduates to a broad shared smile. Yet, there was a lingering sadness in the back of their heads as they would have to leave their youthful days filled with mistakes behind and pursue a new experience in college or university. Leaving the commotion-filled ballroom blasting with music, after having a play-dance with Leon, Zane came out of his school campus and released a sigh of relief. He was wearing a maroon suit along with a formal white shirt and black shoes. He loosened his bow and mumbled, "Why did I even wear this stupid thing?" His eyes fell on the side of the street where a few parents were clicking photos of their children in their prom outfits. His heart sank as the images of his mom flashed in front of his eyes. If Kalen was alive, she would have been so busy clicking photos of him with Winter. He smiled sadly as he watched the other mothers. "Zane," called a sweet voice that