"I'm getting married."

Me: Who is this?

Unknown: Take a lucky guess.

I seriously don't have time for this crap.

Me: Good night.

Unknown: Lol, it's Sebastian.

Me: Oh, you should've said that from the start, instead of wasting my time. I was just about to block you.

Sebastian: What are you up to?

Me: Well I was about to sleep.

Sebastian: It's only 9:30 pm though :(

Me: What's your point?

A few minutes passed, he didn't respond after that. I guess I'm permitted to sleep now. Hopefully, nothing overly dramatic happens tomorrow.

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I yawned as I slipped on my running shoes, "Perfect morning to go for a run." I went to the mirror, "Been looking so bloated these past few days."

"Yea, maybe you're pregnant," a voice chimed in.

I narrowed my eyes at the intruder, "Get out Hannah!"

She shrugged, "Whatever, the multiple BTS posters in here are getting to me anyway."

What a bitch.

I don't hate my sister, she's just extra hard to deal with especially since she's going through that teenage phase or whatever. I made my way to the living room and saw my grandmother on the couch sorting through the bills with a worried look on her face.

"You okay?" I worriedly questioned.

She forced a smile on her visibly worn-out face, "Yes, just a bit tired, that's all."

I clenched my fists. If I weren't so useless and gotten a job we would've been able to live an easier life and Grandma would be able to rest. Grandma works three jobs, 6 days a week and I'm just here wasting away.

I checked my watch and it has been past an hour since I started running. BTS' Run ironically blasting in my ears.

I felt a bit uneasy though, a guy has been running behind me the entire time, he dared not to pass me and I dared not to look back at him.

He could just be another normal, early morning jogger, but if you've been through the crazy shit I've been through you'll know why I need to suspect everyone.

I kept a watch on him through my peripheral vision, I couldn't see his face though, it was completely covered by his red hoodie.

I should consider taking self-defense classes.

He picked up the pace and I did the same, by now I turned off the music, giving him my full focus. The park was pretty crowded so he would be an idiot to try and make a move here, one good scream and he'd be done for.

That didn't stop the Italian Mafia though, they kidnapped me in the middle of the street with the intent of selling me on the black market. They were so smooth with it too, I didn't even get time to scream and no one even noticed, not even Cloey that had been beside me the entire time.

Okay, I was full-on sprinting now and so was he.

Usain Bolt speed activate!

People stared at both of us as we ran around the entire park. I looked back for the first time and he was edging closer and closer.

I probably should've kept an eye on where I was going.

"Hey look out!" the person chasing me shouted before I fell into the duck pond.

Why is that voice so familiar?

I went face first in the water and was immediately attacked by the ducks when I entered. I tried to fight them off as they assaulted my skin with their sharp beaks but to no avail.

I sighed, "Great, now I'm covered with bruises."

I quickly ran out and bumped into the guy. Out of instinct, I immediately kicked him in the balls. He hurled over in pain, holding his crotch, "Nice kick Katie, that hurt like a bitch."

I pulled the hoodie from the person's head, "Charlie? What the hell?"

He stood up straight, still holding his crotch, "Hey Katie, how have you been?"

I clenched my fists, "How have I been? You fucking chased me around the park like a mad man and as you can see the ducks pretty much had their way with me."

He scratched the back of his head, "Sorry about that, I really wanted to talk to you and I just didn't know how to approach you."

I cocked my head to the side, "So you decided to chase me around the park instead of just approaching me like a normal person?"

He looked away, "I was afraid things would be awkward."

I sat on a nearby bench, "Why would things be awkward? We cleared the air between us the last time we met."

Silence fell between us.

Now, this is what you would call awkward.

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*Flashback (5 years ago)*

I firmly folded my arms with a fierce look on my face as I stared at the asshole I dedicated so much love and time.

I checked my watch, "I'm a busy woman, make this quick." I'm just planning to go home and bury myself on the couch with a huge jar of gummy bears, looking at his face right now is paining my soul.

He looked down, " I wish you didn't have to find out this way."

I frowned, "Me too, but how else would I find out? You wouldn't breathe a word of it and kept on fucking him behind my back." Never thought I'd ever say something like that in my entire life.

I stood up, "But it's okay, it's all my fault, I take full responsibility. I should've picked up on the signs."

I chuckled at my own stupidity and gullibility, "You acted so righteous." I mimicked the words he used to say to me, "You are very special to me Katie, let's wait until marriage after then I will surely make you mine."

I felt the warm tears stream down my face and by now everyone's eyes were on us, "I looked at you with such love and admiration each fucking day, celebrating that I won a single battle against Karma by finding true love."

I turned my back to him, "Why did you even bother to waste your time with me?"

I was about to walk away when he grabbed my hand, "I really did love you, Katie, that much is true."

I rolled my eyes. What a cliché thing to say, couldn't you come up with anything better and a bit more original?

I pulled my hand from his grasp and sighed, turning to face him again, "I just had to get all that off my chest. I don't hate you Charlie, but what you did really hurt. You're gay, it's okay, I knew a guy like you in my life was too good to be true."

I wiped the tears from my face and attempted a strained smile, "You see, I'm just fine, all the best in your life Charlie."

I left him where he stood and left the café. I stared up in the clear, blue sky, "No matter how much your world shatters Katie keep piecing it back together."

On that day I made a promise to myself that no matter how bad things got, I must not break.

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I looked over at him, "What do you want Charlie?"

He met my eyes, "I never got the chance to apologize for hurting you."

I stood up, "If that's it then I must be on my way."

"Katie?" I continued to walk as he spoke. "I'm getting married."

I stopped in my tracks and turned to face him, "You are what?"