Sean And Leslie Part 3
Leslie has told me everything, and now I understand all the strange things I have experienced so far. My cousin had sent witchcraft to me to hurt Leslie and make me die. Even more, Muggie's motive for doing all that amazed me. She wanted to avenge me for making her twin sister suffer and die.
I have always loved Maggie like I have loved Sunny all this time. Yes, I already consider Maggie and Muggie like my own little sister. I know during her life, Maggie was always suffering and lonely because of her weak body. Because of that, I always try to cheer her up, accompany her, and tell her everything about me. If asked who is the person who knows the most about my life, then without hesitation, I answer that person is Maggie. There's almost nothing I can hide from her. That's why when I finally started dating Leslie, without hesitation, I told Maggie that, without me knowing those words hurt her. I never thought Maggie would fall in love with me anyway. I think she thinks of me as a big brother as I think of her as a little sister, even though we are still family, even though we are only cousins.
When I heard Marco's ghost story from Angie, I felt his story was very similar to Maggie's. That's why when I heard that Maggie had died, I chose Maggie to be Marco's partner. It wasn't that I had only Leslie's safety in mind until I decided that. Maggie has always been lonely, so I thought it would be great if she partnered with Marco. She won't feel lonely anymore because our world is different, even though I can't be with her anymore. Not only can I save Leslie, but I can also help Maggie, so I'm desperately begging my aunt and uncle to allow Maggie's body to be buried beside Marco's grave. I knew I was right when Leslie said Marco and Maggie had gone peacefully to their world.
However, I didn't expect my actions to make Muggie hate me and want revenge. She thought I didn't feel sad and lost when Maggie died. Where is a brother who doesn't feel sad and lost when his sister dies? Of course, I'm unfortunate to hear that, but at the same time, I know that's what's best for Maggie. She was free from all the pain she had always felt.
Another surprising thing is that Carl was involved in Muggie's plan. Yes, although he doesn't know why Muggie sent the sorcery to me. Hearing that made me remember my memories with Carl in the past. Carl and I have been friends since we were in elementary school. Our relationship was so close that everyone said wherever Sean was there, there must be Carl, and vice versa. We have the same hobbies and dreams. We both have dreams of becoming professional basketball players so that we can join the national team. However, the tragedy changed everything.
I can't possibly forget that tragedy that destroyed my friendship with Carl. We were practicing basketball to prepare for an important game at that time. Carl was made team captain because his playing ability was better than the rest of us. During the exercise, there was an accident. I like doing slamdunks. It's the most incredible ball entry technique. In every practice, I always steal the opportunity to make that shot. When I got the chance, I finally tried to do a slamdunk. I jumped as high as possible to put the ball in my hand into the basket without realizing Carl was standing under the basket post. He thought I would pass the ball to him because we always work together during the game. So far, our enemy teams have yet to beat us while I've been working with Carl. When my body landed on the floor, unfortunately, my body collided with Carl's body and hit his shoulder. As a result of that incident, he suffered a severe injury to his shoulder, and the doctor sentenced him to no longer be able to play basketball.
I feel sorry for him, even though I accidentally bumped into him at that time. Our relationship became tenuous when I was appointed team captain to replace him. Carl, who at first still watched our practice, stopped doing it when I was officially made captain. Our relationship got worse when Leyna confessed her love to me. The Leyna that I know is loved by Carl. Why can't she fall in love with me? Of course, I refused because apart from being the woman Carl loves, I also don't have any feelings for Leyna. I only consider her one of my best friends, so I try to refuse her subtly. If I usually coldly reject women who confess their love to me, then not with Leyna. I declined with the gentlest words possible. I don't want my friendship with Leyna destroyed because of that love problem.
The point is since that incident, Carl started to torment me. Until now, I still feel guilty about him because my actions ruined his career in the basketball world. Because of that, I also decided to bury my dream of becoming a professional basketball player and joining the national team. It is unethical to continue pursuing that dream, initially my plan with Carl when Carl could no longer make it come true. I also decided to change my dream of becoming a lawyer like my late father. Because of that guilt, too, after graduating from junior high school, I decided to continue my schooling at Grandes High School, known for its awesomeness. Indeed, Carl or Leyna will not want to continue their studies at that school. I decided not to involve myself with either of them anymore.
However, unfortunately, I met them again at Grandes University. I thought it was just a coincidence without me knowing they had planned it. They deliberately went to college there to help Muggie get her revenge on me and Leslie. It's so ironic. It's the people closest to me who intend to hurt me.
About the accusations of Leslie, who thought I liked Leyna and was having an affair with her. That's the stupidest thought Leslie has of me. I'm a little disappointed to hear that she ever had such ideas. I told her I never had the slightest unique feelings for Leyna. From the past until now, I only consider Leyna as one of my best friends—a friend I should treat well. Although sometimes I get annoyed with her attitude, she continues to pursue me even though I always reject it. But I never once wanted to hurt her feelings.
Three days to be exact, I was hospitalized, and I finally returned to my house. I took this long vacation from college. I often spent it with Leslie. As she said, we had to make many new memories to replace the old ones lost from my memory. One thing that I regret until now is that even though the influence of magic has disappeared, it seems I can't remember my memories with Leslie anymore. Although I'm thankful that I still remember why I chose Maggie to be Marco's ghost partner in the first place, I can explain it to Muggie. Muggie seemed to regret what she had done after hearing my explanation. She apologized to me, and of course, I forgave her. However, I know she did it because of her affection for her twin sister.
Right now, I'm trying to make new memories with Leslie. We were both on a hill not far from my house. Leslie said I was the one who brought her here to see the meteor shower. We promised to see the meteor shower together. Based on our news, the meteor shower should have occurred tonight. Since 30 minutes ago, Leslie and I have been on this hill. We sat on a mat that we had prepared. It was very dark here, only lit by the moonlight. The air was cold, but this atmosphere felt good because Leslie was beside me.
"I can't wait for the meteor shower. It must be wonderful," she said, waking me up again from my long reverie. I looked at her pretty face, looking up at the sky. I feel guilty for forgetting this critical appointment.
"Leslie," I called, and she immediately averted her eyes. Now she's looking at me.
"Why?" she asked in surprise.
"I'm sorry for forgetting this promise, maybe there are many other promises I've ever made to you that I forgot too," I said regretfully.
"I told you it's not a problem. I'll tell you about those promises later. Don't overthink our memories you forgot. I told you we can make as many new memories as we want." She smiles at me, which makes my heart feel good just by looking at her.
"But still there are some things I want to know."
"You can ask me—no need to hesitate. Come on, ask! I will answer all your questions," she chirped. I thought for a moment, and it felt like there were a few things I wanted to ask her.