Chapter 28

It’s better to dream of something you may never have than to lose something you always dreamed of having.

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Ciara’s POV

“I’m sorry,” was all he managed to say after the long silence. I covered my face with my palm and balanced my elbow at the edge of the counter.

I felt so broken. So this is the harsh realization of life?

One minute you’re so happy that you feel you’re on top of the world and the next your happiness crashes down like a broken mirror into millions of pieces.

Is this the price I have to pay for love?

“Ciara?” he called again but I still didn’t respond.

I may have acted all tough now but what if I can’t tomorrow?

“Please say something. You can hit me to let out your anger, I won’t mind. It is all my fault, I started it, Ciara...”

“And who said I was angry?” I cut him off but continued. “I’m not ,Brian. In fact, I’m perfectly fine,” I said, trying to fake a smile.

“You know,” I paused. “I’m just thinkin