“ are we staying in the car or going inside “ Cassy asked shyly oblivious to the turn of events
“ Cassy am sorry .everything ,the hug , I like you too , it was all a mistake I only wanted be sure you are okay and now I can see it so I will just drop you off at home “ Fred said bitting his lips to hold back his tears he wasn’t ready to break down in Cassy’s presence .
Turning the ignition key, Fred drove off not waiting for Cassy’s reply .

Cassy came down immediately fred stopped outside their apartment she was so shocked at the turn of events that she was lost of words .
With both silent, Fred drove out .

The next day Cassy woke up as usual got up to prepare for school .
She hasn’t been her self since Fred dropped her
One moment he behaves like they were finally being close another moment he behave like she was some piece of trash that is thrown away anytime one feels like .
Her mum tried asking her the turn of things but she just left for her room without answering
She didn’t know what to say .
She didn’t cry nor was she happy she was emotionless.
After getting dressed ,Cassy left for school without checking on her mother or Mara .
On getting to school she went to the restroom did the cleaning and later went to the vice principal’s office .
Then went to class afterwards .
“ hey Cassy you look cold and withdrawn during lesson are you okay “ Mara asked worriedly during lunch.
“ if I say that am fine would you believe “Cassy asked looking at the meal before her which Mara forced her to eat
“ no I won’t believe that Cassy I know we just met a few days ago but I know when you are happy and also when you are sad and I can see right now that you are not happy so if you tell me that you are fine you are lying to me “ Mara said staring deep into Cassy’s eyes .
Cassy just wanted to spill everything to her new friend but she did something else . She took her bag and ran out of the cafeteria ignoring mara’s call .
She ran to the school garden today she was ending everything.
Luckily she met Fred sitted on a long bench inside the cafeteria.
“ Cassy you shouldn’t be here I thought I made it clear everything was a mistake I shouldn’t have called I shouldn’t have came to your place am sorry just go “Fred said getting to his feet to leave .
“ I know that’s why I came to see your face one last time .from today I will keep my distance I won’t bother you anymore. But before that I want to ask you a few questions you don’t need to give me an answer .
Do you really hate me ?
Was yesterday a mistake or there is more to it than I know of
Am I so ugly that you just pick and throw at will like a piece of thrash ?
And like I said you don’t have to answer
It was nice meeting you I promise to keep to my words “ Cassy said then left the garden .

The rest of the time before closing was quiet with no drama everyone minding their business.
The bell rang for closing student picked up the books to go home .

6:00pm
That was exactly the time fred decided to follow his heart . Ever since Cassy spoke to him at the garden , he hasn’t been himself .
He realized he acted foolishly
All his life every decision he has took was to please his father just the only decision he could have took to please himself, just slipped out of his hands because he was scared of some threat from an unknown person.
Taking up his phone he dailed a number he saved as “ heart-warm” .
“ hello Cassy “ Fred said over the phone he actually saved Cassy’s number “heartwarm “
When he realized that the thought of her brought smiles to his face making him forget his complicated life .
“ hi this is not Cassy “ a female voice that wasn’t Cassy’s voice said at the other end .
“Or sorry I think I saved a wrong number “ Fred said feeling disappointed he couldn’t believe he saved someone else’s number without knowing
“ no it’s not a wrong number this is Cassy’s phone but her mother is the one speaking “ mrs Justine said
“ oh good evening ma I wanted to speak with Cassy I guess I should call later “ Fred said relieved it wasn’t a wrong number
“ Cassy left for Mexico about 2 hours ago she has gone to stay with a friend of mine over there and she is not coming back anytime soon “ mrs Justine said sobbing she didn’t know why Cassy decided to leave urgently she just hope her daughter is going to be fine as she seems a lot has been going on with her lately
“ Mexico , what about her school and life here” Fred asked feeling hurt that she left without a proper goodbye but knew it wasn’t her fault but his .
“ are there no schools in Mexico ?pls I would like to be left alone so you may please end the call “ mrs Justine said angrily her only daughter just left her a few hours ago here was this unknown guy asking lots of questions
“ am sorry ma I …… “ he couldn’t finish his sentence when the line went dead .
Mrs Justine ended the call slumping on the couch and gave out a painful scream with tears gushing out of her eyes and running down her wrinkled face.

Another person at the same time was in tears
Fredrick Paul he blamed himself for everything
He couldn’t believe he won’t be seeing Cassy again unless fate shone on him

“ unsaid goodbyes , I know I was harsh but you shouldn’t have left without a proper goodbye “