How The Sparks Begin

Chapter 34

"I'm so full.." Travis sighed.

"You ate too much!" I laughed.

"And you eat too little.." Travis continued.

"I don't really feel like eating.." I smiled.

The sun was setting. Scarlet painted over the sky.

"It's beautiful.." Travis stated.

"Yes. It is.." I said, smiling to myself.

"Let's go for one more ride." Travis suggested.

"Which one?" I asked.

"The ferris wheel." Travis smiled.

"The ferris wheel?" I looked over to the ferris wheel covered with colourful lights.

"Yeah.." Travis took my hand and we ran towards the ferris wheel.

As we sat in the passenger car, I remembered what happened the last time I was in one.

But that was the past.

Joseph loves Elizabeth really much. And I'm really happy for them.

"Your first time?" Travis asked.

He was sitting opposite me.

"Nope.." I replied.

"You came here before?" Travis asked.

"Not this theme park though. But I did went to another one with Erika and the rest." I replied.

Travis kept silent for awhile."Do you remember how we met?"

"Of course I do." I said, breaking into a smile.

"I never thought we would be so close." Travis smiled. "but I'm glad we are what we are now."

I smiled a slight smile. This date was coming to an end. Which means I have to tell him soon.

"But..what happened that night?" Travis asked.

"What do you mean what happened?" I turned to him.

"Why were you crying?" Travis asked once more.

"Because of the pain." I replied.

"Not only that.." Travis stated.

How did he know? He knew?

"I cried because..of Emmanuel." I confessed."I felt that Erika was a threat to me and I could never be with Emmanuel..."

"I should have known that was the reason." Travis mumbled.

Our ride was finished. It was dark already and I knew the time has come.

"Come with me." I told Travis.

Travis looked confused but still he followed.

I brought him to a quiet place under the night sky.

"Travis.." I said, trembling."I'm with Emmanuel right now."

"What?" Travis looked up.

"Yesterday when I went to see him..he confessed to me.." I added.

"So you've chosen." Travis said softly.

Tears were forming on the edge of my eyes. This was killing me.

"Travis..I'm really sorry." I cried.

"Are.." Travis continued."You happy?"

I kept silent. This question..for some reason I can't answer it.

"I..take that as a yes..then.." Travis said looking away.

"Travis..." I whispered.

"Geraldine...I guess..this is the last time I'll ever talk to you..but ..let me do this once.." Travis stammered.

He bent over and kissed my cheek. My tears were still flowing down.

"As long as you're happy.." Travis whispered as he pulled away.

Those were the last words he told me that night has he left me there.

I knelt down. I guess I have to let him go too.

There were so many things I want to thank him for. So many things to share and talk about.

That would all have to end.

But..I don't think I'll be able to forget him..ever.

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My hands trembled as I raised them to knock on the door.

Lydia opened the door, giving me a warm smile. " Hello Geraldine, May I know what you have come for this Sunday morning?"

"I've come to see Elizabeth and Erika." I answered.

I wasn't able to sleep last night. That would be normal after what happened between Travis and I.

"Come in." Lydia motioned for me to enter.

"Thank you." I gave her slight smile.

"Geraldine?" A voice called.

"Joseph." I replied."I'm here to see Erika and Elizabeth."

"They're in the dining area." Joseph smiled.

"Thank you." I told him before heading to the dining area.

Erika was sitting next to Elizabeth.

"Geraldine!" Elizabeth said with shock.

"Hey..I need to talk to you please..." I said, walking towards them.

"We need to talk to you as well." Elizabeth finally said."Am I right? Erika."

Erika looked at me and nodded.

"Let's talk in our room. It's better that way." Elizabeth stated.

Erika and I nodded.

We walked towards the bedroom without saying anything.

We passed by Emmanuel's room. I couldn't help but looked passed the door that was left ajar.

There he was. Beautifully sleeping there.

I quickly turned away and followed Elizabeth.

"Okay.." I said as I sat down on the couch while Elizabeth closed the door."I am-"

"You can have him." Erika blurted out.

My eyes widened in horror.

"Erika." Elizabeth turned to her.

-To be continued