Unending Love

Chapter Nineteen

Years passed by and James did not return. Dave and Mira had taken their relationship to the next level. They were to get married soon.

Over the years, I had discovered that I love James more than a friend. It took me a long time to admit it.

Whenever guys asked me out on dates, I usually declined thinking about James.

Dave and Mira's relationship opened my eyes to my feelings for James.

I wish I had a way of contacting him. He didn't tell me where he was going and he changed number. It feels like he's hiding from me.

Being a CEO is hard. Especially for a large conglomerate. Dad sometimes helped but I did the major work. It's high time I came out to the world. I can't hide forever.

One day, I left the company early because I wasn't feeling myself. I was physically fine but not emotionally. I was missing James so much that it hurt.

Mom was in the kitchen when I got home.

"Hi mom" I greeted.

"Princess, is everything alright?" She asked.

I went to the kitchen and sat down with my head on the counter.

"Mom, I'm not fine." I said. I found it very easy to speak to mom.

"What's wrong?" She asked.

"I miss James. He hasn't called in two years. His number doesn't go through and I don't know where he is" I said sadly.

Mom sat besides me.

"James had a reason for leaving. And until he's able to achieve that, he needs to stay away" mom said and I frowned.

"Why didn't he tell me? I'm his best friend. Doesn't he trust me?" I asked rhetorically. I sighed and closed my eyes.

"Mom" I called.

"Hmm"

"Do you think James is in a relationship with someone?" I asked shyly.

Mom's eyes widened.

"Why are you asking?" She asked. I shook my head.

"I need to rest" I said and left the kitchen.

One day, Dave, Mira and I were hanging out. While discussing, I accidentally let it slip that I was in love with James, not that I was hiding it from them but, I wasn't ready to let it out yet.

Mira wiped a fake tear out if her eyes.

"Finally, Lily has a love interest." She said and I rolled my eyes.

"You know..." Dave started. "James really did like you for a very long time. Since high school. But you were just so focused that you didn't notice. And then after waiting for a very long time, he decided to travel to get over you" Dave said.

My heart was beating loudly in my chest. 'No' I thought. He left because if me. And he probably would have moved on by now. It hurts.

"Excuse me" I said and left for my room. I stayed in my room and didn't come out for the rest of the day.

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