Letters to your heart

Chapter 8: Memories

"What about Aesop? Aesop Carl? Will you confess your feelings for him?" Norton asked curiously

"I..." Eli averted his eyes,"...No...I won't..."

"Huh? I thought you love Aesop? Why give up now? It's now or never right at the very least you can tell him how you honestly feel before you go, otherwise you will never get a chance like this anymore, Eli" Norton walk up to Eli's side looking deep in those lonely sapphire eyes of his

"It's better if he's off with someone better than me, I'm not saying I don't deserve Aesop or he doesn't deserve me but I think it's best if we stay as friends, that's all" Eli once again averted his eyes. He's trying to hide that pang of pain that's writhing inside his heart, his own words must have hurt him.

"What do you mean, Eli? Don't give up now." Norton held both Eli's shoulders making him face him

"Norton is right Eli, You might have a chance. I can feel Aesop will love you back or at least reconsider his feelings for you" I supported Norton's idea

"Thanks guys but I've already decided." Eli smiled sadly, I don't understand why he would give up easily but I can feel like it has something to do with Eli being pressured by his family. I'm honestly rooting for Aesop and Eli.

"Aesop already has many burdens to carry.. And, I don't want me to be his baggage too."

"Eli, You can't just---" Norton was cut off

"Mr. Clark someone wishes to see you." Ms. Behamfil interupted

We all turn to look at the person walking behind her and to our surprise it's Mike, Lucky, Naib, Jack, William and Hastur. Everyone is here and they all look concerned, Mike was the first one to run to Eli's side

"ELIIIII!!!!!!" Mike hugged Eli tightly and released him,"ARE YOU SERIOUSLY LEAVING THE COUNTRY!? THAT'S SO UNFAIR!"

"We were very shocked!" Naib run to Eli's side too

"Woah, how did you guys know and don't you all have work today!? It's monday!" Eli blinked a couple of times, looking at everyone

"We were informed of your departure and we went here as fast as we could." Mr. Hastur explained

"You were? By who?" Eli asked confusedly

"Mr. Joseph Desaulnier" Mr. Jack replied

"WHAA?! Why would he---"

"He was---Um, let's say he was sad to see you leaving as well." William scratched the back of his head

"That was shocking! Why is he sad? In any case, yes I will be leaving for two years and guys don't worry we have cellphones and we can catch up in no time, also england is just one or two flight away from here, I can visit when I'm free, which I don't think I'll ever be... or when you guys are!" Eli tried his best to ease up the tension building inside the room.

Eli is right we can still contact each other but it's still sad he won't be here physically and what saddened me most is that he decided not to confess to Aesop. How heartbreaking. I really have a strong feeling that Aesop loves him too

"Okay, Let's celebrate Eli's departure at Wu Changs, sounds good? I will invite everyone and when is your flight Eli?" Lucky smiled brightly

"This thursday" Eli replied simply

"Damn, so fast! Okay, we'll prepare the celebration in two days time!" Naib flail his hands happily

Everyone decided to plan for Eli's despedida, they're really serious that it will take two days and everyone was also shocked that I can talk which was a normal reaction just like the fact that they were shocked when they knew I couldn't speak, same reaction with different scenario. I giggled to myself.