Chapter 24 Graces POV I thought shes coming to where Im sitting , but then I see her approaching the ferris wheel in the distance .

I have no choice but to follow them , as Im curious as to what stunt Cecilia is going to pull next .

Im not disappointed .

Because as soon as we approach the stand , she says , Two rides , please .

The clerk just gives her two tickets and posts the FULL sign .

Of course .

Antonio comes with her , smiling as though they didnt just leave anyone behind .

I shouldnt have come here .

I shouldnt have tried to cushion his feelings .

I head home , and right now I can almost feel Antonio looking for me but I dont care anymore.

I just pack my bags , making sure there is nothing left behind .

I book a taxi to my parents place , and before I leave , I write him a note that simply says , Its over .

The engagement is off , and Im breaking up with you .

0.00 % ||| 13:35 Oh , honey , its going to be alright my mom says immediately as soon as I come in , and I spend the night celebrating my birthday with them .

By eleven in the evening , Antonio calls .

Im too busy to notice it , so it falls through .

That doesnt mean he wont try again .

And again .

Sick of hearing the tone , I just turn off my phone and go to bed .

For the first time in what feels like years , I have the best sleep of my life .

Its already noon when wake up , and for the first time , I wake up to a fulll meal and no complaints from anyone I open my phone , and to my surprise , I get a flood of messages and calls I log into my socials , only to see so many messages from Antonio .

What do you mean the engagement is off ? Why did you not take the keys to the apartment ? Its a birthday .

Youre going to have it next year again .

Whats the big deal ? Chapter 24 Are you just playing hard to get ? Why are you doing this to me ? Are you just being jealous? Get your ass back home now , or will never speak to you again .

The last message was sent three hours ago .

I let out a sigh of relief and delete Antonio from my contacts .

I get up from bed and someone knocks on the door .

I open it to see my mom walking in with a glass of milk .

A knock came on the door .

Grace , have some hot milk .

You always have problems with your stomach in the morning .

Last night , I went home with my luggage , yet my parents didnt ask me anything .

They did nothing but take care of me as usual .

They somehow felt something , and they just cheered me up .

I drink the milk and smile up at her .

I wont be here long .

Im planning to get a place of my own .

I just need to find a good place and a really good job .

My mom smiles back .

Your dad and I will help you .

How much more do you need ? Well give you as much as we can .

I shake my head with a smile .

I have some money left .

I can 13:35 deal with it .

11 288 Wouchers She doesnt say anything , but she transfers thirty thousand to my account anyway .

When I look up at her in surprise , she just says , A woman must have her own place and savings .

Theres nothing wrong with a little help either .

*** The next few days are spent looking for the right apartment .

Monday comes , and I find the perfect one bedroom for my needs , close to town and in a safe area .

I just have to meet up with the landlord and finalize the lease .

That night , Dad cooks a grand meal for me .

They even buy me another birthday cake to make up for the other birthdays they missed .

Mom lights the candles .

Make a wish , honey ! I smile , taking a deep breath and closing my eyes as I make my wish , I wish my parents will live long happy lives , and that everything will just get better and better for all of us .

I blow off the candles , and as we start to eat , I suddenly get so many messages at once .

My heart stops when I see that its from my old friends .

Oh my god ! Grace there for your wedding ! Grace , I sincerely wish you and Antonio all the best ! Im confused to see the messages .

The wedding is off .

Did Antonio not get the message ? Suddenly , a Facebook notification popped up .

It was Antonio , asking to befriend me .

Grace , I posted something about our upcoming wedding .

You got what you wanted .

I think you better stop making a scene .

I cant help but chuckle when I saw making a scene .

Who on earth is making the scene ? I recall that my mom once tried to get along with Antonio but failed .

Now Im quite grateful that he didnt even think of accepting my moms friend request .

Or else she would have seen this .

She would not be able to sleep with concern if she finds out .

I try to calm myself down and reply to my friends , telling them that Antonio and I had already broken up .

Later , I post something on Instagram .

13.350 Chapter 24 17288 Nouchers Rumors stop here .

Im single and I dont have a boyfriend .

There is no engagement , and there is no wedding .

Within two minutes , I receive Antonios call .

I dont answer it .

Yet Antonio doesnt stop trying .

That forces me to block his number at last .

Finally , my world is quiet again .

I lay back on my bed and turn the music on in my earphones .

I cant wait until all of this is behind me .

Monday comes , and its time for me to visit the apartment and sign the lease with my landlord .

The process is incredibly easy , and my landlord is a nice professional lady who seems protective and good .

You will love it here , she tells me .

Now , if you can just hand me your deposit checks- The rest of her words are interrupted with a call from her phone .

She answers it , then her eyes go wide .

Um , Miss Parrish .

This call is supposed to be for you .

My eyes go wide .

I immediately know that its Antonio and I want to die of embarrassment .

13.35 Chapter 24 1288 Vouchers I take her phone and stand in the corner , hissing , What the hell is this about ? Do you want me to file a restraining order on you ? But Antonio doesnt listen .

Why would you tell everyone that youre single ? Because right now , its the truth and its none of your business .

You leaving your keys and avoiding me is none of my business? He booms .

Youre almost thirty , Grace .

Surely you can be more mature than this .

Were engaged .

We have our suit and gown fucking tailored .

Were going to get married , like you always wanted .

Why would you do this stunt ? What do you expect me to do ? I expect you to accept it like a grown man , I say immediately .

He snorts like he doesnt believe me .

What ? Are you seriously breaking up with me ? I take a deep breath and say slowly .

Yes .

I am breaking up with you and that is final .

Silence hangs over the call .

I can hear the voices in the background and I immediately recognize that hes at the airport .

I look at my landlord nervously , then I make a move to end the 13.36 Chapter 24 call .

But thats when Antonio speaks up again .

I know you were mad because I forgot your birthday , he says , his tone now soft .

I know youre mad because I spent a lot of time with Cecilia .

She was sick and she had no one else in the city to take care of her .

I will do anything if you just come back .

I will make it up to you- No , I say firmly .

Youre not going to do anything for me .

Youre not going to make anything up to me .

All you need to do is remember this : were over .

Now you need to leave me alone .