The Tide Began to Rise
Chapter 35

 

[Tyler’s POV]

“Hi” Brent said

“Hey” I responded

“Can we talk?”

“Yeah”

“Okay. First off, I want to say that I’m sorry.”

“I’m going to stop you. I love you Brent, with all my heart. But you hurt me. It would be different if Collin kissed you, but you kissed him. It wasn’t just a friendly kiss. There was something to it. Because of that, we are done.”

“Please Tyler.”

“No, I’m sorry. I see the way you look at him, the change in you when you talk to him. I want you to be happy.”

“You make me happy.”

“Brent you making this harder.’

“Good, I’m not letting it end this way.”

“Too late, If you need me to spell it out to you, I will. Brent, I’m breaking up with you.”

“Please.” Brent said through sobs and tears.

Brie came out to the car. We got in and drove off. Tomorrow will be the start to me new life.

 

[Brent’s POV]

I watched the car, with the love of my life, drive away. He left me. In the back of my mind I knew he was going to. I was hope full that he would forgive me, just like all the other times that I had hurt him. I guess I had done that too many times.

I heard someone coming up behind me. I turned my head, and saw that it was Collin. He put his hand on my shoulder. We walked over to my car. We both sat on the trunk.

“You ok?” Collin asked.

“No, Tyler  broke up with me.”

“I know. I knew the moment that music started playing.”

“I love him.’

“It’s going to take some time. It’s going to hurt. I’m here for you. If you need a someone to talk to, vent to, or if you need a shoulder to cry on; give me a call.”

“Thank you so much. You’re a great friend.”

“Really?”

“What?”

“Is that where I am?”

“No, it’s just too soon for me. I need some time I get over this.”

“I understand. I can wait.”

I leaned over and laid my head on his shoulder. He offered his for me to cry and I was going to use it. He leaned his head against mine and started rubbing my back.

 

[Brad’s POV]

I couldn’t move from my chair. I could feel the hurt in the words as Tyler sang his last song. I could feel his pain. I don’t know if the others felt the same thing. James and Jennifer remained seated as well.  All of us just sat there, staring at the stage.

“Wow” I finally said, breaking the silence between us. “Tyler is more than just hurt. His heart has been shattered.”

“Yeah it has. I feel so bad for him.” Jennifer said.

“How could Brent do that him? I mean cone on. Every time I saw them together, Tyler’s eyes were glowing. He was madly in love with Brent. Even after all the shit the put him through.”James said

I’m going to need to give Tyler some time to get over this. I’m going to be there for him.

END