Chapter 43: His Story

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This was definitely not just an ordinary parents suck story, this was something else. He was left all by himself at the age of 12 years old.

After a few minutes of crying into my shoulder he wipes his face and continues after lifting himself out of my arms. He slips his hand back in mine and I can't help but feel a little warm inside knowing that he felt the need to put his hand back in mine.

"I didn't know anyone there because the only people I knew were my parents and friends from my school. This park was very far from my house and I didn't really pay attention to the roads when my stepmom was driving because I was too busy being excited to receive affection from her. Anyways, I decided to take a walk around the park after waiting at the park bench for a hella long time. I remember looking around and noticing how everyone was with their families and having the best time, and I don't know, the walk really fucking sucked."

I can't help but chuckle, a tear slipping down my face. He wipes it off my face and sighs.

"I found an old man sitting in front of a random shop. He had a coffee in his hands and was shaking from the cold since it was the winter time. I talked to him for a bit and he told me I could join him since I had no where to go. I stayed with him for months until he passed away. He literally died sitting in that same spot. That really hurt me since I've grown a connection with that guy. There was also the fact that no one even payed attention or cared that he had just died. That really struck me and I came to terms that I'd probably end up like him. I took his stuff to remember him by and walked around the same park everyday. I remember the first few weeks I would sit at that park bench still hoping my mom would come back with some damn ice cream in her hands."

"Fucking bitch." I murmur and he starts to laugh.

"You never know, she might've got lost or strangled on the way there or something."

"I highly doubt it but go on." I say and motion him to continue.

"Right. So yeah, everyday was the same until I met your brother."

"That's like years later!" I shout and he smiles.

"I met other people too but they were less impactful, you know? Your brother actually met up with me everyday and sometimes even slept over with me on my little mat in front of some shop. He was a great guy that I could rely on. He soon even brought another friend to join us."

"Max?"

"Yeah, it was Max. I remember thinking that I was seriously living my best life. Now...you know it wasn't easy to survive in my case. I mean how do you think I survived for those years?"

"You stole?"

"Yes. It was my only option at the time since no one was willing to give a little boy some money. I stole on my own, but soon your brother and Max helped me out too. After a while Max left because he found out about what Sean did to him in the past. Sean also told me that he had to leave too and I felt like shit. He had to leave and go to university, meaning I would be alone again. He was going to become just temporary. He soon moved away and not too long after I got caught by the police for stealing. I don't know how, but Sean found out and had his father come to bail me out. His father hated me after a while and soon started hating Sean too for protecting a friend like me. I mean what kind of friend am I?" He sighs and looks down.

"It's okay Caden, you did what you had to do to survive. I mean, I don't support stealing but still..." My thumb slides over his hand and he nods.

"That's why he beat me up that day. That day when you first saw him again." He chuckles, "Because his father hated him for what he did for me. But I'm pretty sure his father is over it now, right?"

"Yeah, I think so." I say and he nods.

"Good. Did you know he actually beat me up for dating Maya too?" He asks and my eyes widen.

"Why? He shouldn't care about her anymore." I say and he shakes his head.

"I don't know. I think it's because he thought I was being petty or something." We both sit in silence, looking at our joined hands. Many thoughts were flowing through my head and I finally speak up.

"I'm really sorry you went through all that Caden, I wish I was there to help you." I say sadly and look down. Caden's hand moves up and holds the side of my face, forcing me to look into his eyes.

"It's fine." He gives a genuine smile and my heart pounds faster, "The only thing I have left is this damn jewel that my father gave me, and you helped me enough for that." He says and pulls out the expensive jewel from his pocket. The one that we stole together.

"Wait...then how did you end up here? How did you find your moms?" I ask, before the topic changes.

"Oh right. After a while, my moms found me on the streets and decided to take care of me and help me go to college. They told me that as long as I worked hard they would help me out, which I did. My stealing habits were gone but soon my friend had gotten in trouble and I ended up stealing for him, making me gain that 'bad boy' reputation. I made bad friends, Slov, and they influenced me to do bad things. I'd go to parties, hook up with girls, and I'd always end up having to move around to different places since a lot of people don't like me. Probably for hooking up with their girls or for stealing their shit." He says and my face goes numb.

"Please tell me you don't do that anymore." I say and he smirks, leaning forward. His eyes slightly close as his lips brush mine.

"Not since I've met you."

My breath was taken away as he gives me a slow and loving kiss.

Fuck yeah.

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Hey hey hey. This chapter is super long, sorry guys. I hope you don't mind. Remember my love for you guys hehe and live your best lives, that's my advice :DDD

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