Padgett's POV
Berry, let's go. I turned as I look at Cameron, he is with bags and he is going with Berry, he didn't throw an eye on me, I run to his front.
Cam, where are you going? His eyes were not staring at me, he was looking above me, I dragged his hand since he is not saying anything. Come on cam, are you leaving because I am here? Is it true that you and Berry are getting married? Is she going to be your wife?
Padgett, I am going to the university, same University as Berry, so it's only right I go now.
Wait, I thought you said, you love to school in the same place with...
That was then not anymore.
Fine, will you call me? You will still let me visit you over... He shakes his head, I look at him, then it dawns on me, that he might be breaking up with me. Cameron, you don't love me anymore? Do you want to break up with me? Come on, Cameron, tell me. I said hugging him tight but he didn't hug me, his hand was down, place in his pocket. Why aren't you hugging me? Is it because I am poor, and you are wealthy? I am not in the same class as you. I asked as I pulled from the hug.
Stop asking questions, you should know that Cameron, can't be in love with a girl like you, you are ugly, but take a look at me, I am perfect, he can never see a beauty like me and want to go for ugly four eyes... I look at Cameron, he didn't say a word to me nor did he stop her, when she was abusing me.
Cameron, tell me is not true. I grabbed his hand as tears drop more from my eyes in between my glasses
What is going on there? Uncle Adrian asked, he move from me and clear his throat.
It's nothing, I am just saying goodbye to my sister. He said with a heaved sigh then grabbed his stuff and walked fast out, my heart sink, it's over, this is reality, everyone is right, he is way out of my league, he is high there while I am down below his feet, I watch as he pulled his hand on Berry's waist, as they walked towards the car, when he entered the car with Berry without even looking at me, I ran towards the car but I couldn't catch up with it.
Padgett, stop already. Mrs. Adrian try to console me, as I fell on the floor and cried. It's best, just let him go, you have your own life to leave, you will have all the comfort here, you are now my daughter...
No, I am not your daughter, I know you don't want Cameron for me because I am poor, you send him away because I am not good enough for him.
That is not true. She said as her tears drop.
I don't believe you, stay away from me. I said running away, I could hear her call out to me but I didn't look back, I didn't want to see all of them, I hated them, she; uncle Adrian and Cameron, all of them, they hurt me.
Come on hon! She will come back.
Are you sure? I heard, aunty asked uncle, as he pulled her into the building, I run as fast as my legs will carry me, I hit on Sutton's door, he is the only person I could think of right now, among Cameron's friends, I felt cool with him, when the door open, I hugged Sutton, I cried on his shoulder for minutes.
Hey girl, shh! What is happening? He try calming me and then lead me into his parent's house, they are always not around, Sutton was leaving a lonely life, he talked about his father but never had he talked about his mother, we are both the same, back then I have a mom, but I never got to meet my father and he, he talks about his father but not a word about his mother.
Padgett!!! They all called, as he pulled me into the house, I wasn't expecting the others to be there but it turns out that, Alex; Ray; Emerald, and Julia are also there. I run into Emerald's hand and hugged her.
Baby girl, what is it? You should tell us? What did Cameron's parents do to you? I look at Emerald, as Julia pulled a glass of juice for me to drink, I gulped the content, as tears drop from my eyes.
Cameron left me, he left with Berry.
What? They all screamed.
Yes, he left with her, and they are going to get married after college.
That bloody idiot. Sutton yelled.
You should stop Sutton, all Padgett needs now, is our full support nothing more. Alex said as he pulled my hand. baby, you should stop crying, even if that asshole is gone, we are friends and family; and we will always be here for you, right everyone. Alex stretch his hand forth, Ray place his; Julia place hers, and Emerald; then Sutton added it.
From now, you will be our sibling, anyone who hurt you, hurt us, and anyone who dares make you cry will have us to contend with. Ray said as they all pulled me into a hug.
Thanks all. I said, Emerald peck my forehead.
It's nothing, you should stop it, you can move into our mansion, if...
There wouldn't be a need for that. That was aunty Adrian's voice, she had interrupted Emerald.
Good evening ma! They all greeted. Good evening, how are you all? She asked without waiting for a reply, she turned to me and walked slowly towards me. Hon! I am sorry, sorry I hurt you and separated you from Cameron, I know you are hurt right now but the truth is, is for the best, you two are too young to know what your heart tells you, probably what you felt for each other are just mere infatuation, you should live your life if fate says you two are made for each other then he will come back to you, even if it takes twenty years, if you are destined for each other then it's going to be you and him in the end but for now, let's go home, you should start a new life, remember you will be going to the university and I heard all your friends are going to country C for their University days, so I and your dad will look for admission in that school for you. I look at her, that school they all applied for it's expensive and I didn't gain a scholarship there, where I did gain a scholarship was the same school that Camaron gain admission to.
Stop thinking about the money, even if things didn't turn out this way, Cameron, will still not go to that school because his dad never liked that school and he too, he was going to that school because of you. I gulped my saliva, I was only depriving him of things he wanted. Come in dear, let's go home, I love you and I promised your mom to take care of you, please! She said, I looked at my friends that are now looking at me, and they all nod at me.
Yes, I will, I will go with you. Mrs. Adrian pulled me into a tight hug, I could feel she had a genuine love for me, she cares about me, but there is a big difference between what is mine and what is for others, your possession, should be held so dear, I will change, I know I have said that a lot of time but this time, I am keeping to my words, the old Padgett is dead and this new Padgett as come to stay.
That evening when I get home, I throw away my glasses, yes, I was going to have my eyes treated and live without the glasses, and my hair that was always tied, I throw the band off my hair, as I watch my hair fall, the thing is long, it's a sight to behold, I apply makeup on my pale face, as I apply it, I could remember Berry's words; Cathy and Cassie, all of them had called me ugly, maybe they were right but right now, I am going to correct that impression.
I look at my wardrobe, I started throwing some old wears off my wardrobe, I needed to change my wears to suit the new me.
It's been one month since Cameron left and he did call or messaged me, I realized he had unfriended me on all his social media, it simply means he had cut all relationships with me. Right now the holidays are over and I am going to the university, I am excited to be with my friends and away from home.
Hon! Are you ready? I heard Mrs. Adrian call.
Mom, please wait, I am almost ready. I said as I put a final touch on my face. I am going to University today, and mom is dropping me off, they have been nice to me since I didn't feel like an outsider; when I was done, I dragged my bag, and come out of the room, looking so beautiful.