Chapter 3 I am sorry

A golden crimson rose high in the sky. The birds chirped from one tree to another.

Amberlynn laid on the bed and didn't want to get up. But,Her tired body unwilling rose up. The sun rays penetrating through the window hit her eyes and she had to shut them back.

Slowly,She opened up her eyes.It was morning already. She sighed and gently placed her feet on the well polished floor. Her eyes were red and hurting.

She still felt a deep pain in her chest. Her eyes darted to a pretty necklace with love crest. It was reminding her again of him.

She was about to stand up and begin her house chores but she felt weak.

Maybe it was because she hadn't heard Ashton's voice. She always called him every morning and late in the night.

He never called her for once,it was always her. But she failed to realise it that he never loved her.

Tears slowly began to dance down her cheek.

The door creaked open and blonde hair with freckled face popped from the door.

"Sis -"Came a low and tiny voice.

Zoey walked fully into the room in a blue jumpsuit. She walked to Amber who was trying to hide her tears.

But the tears on her face and red eyes made her efforts futile.

"Amber -"Zoey called again and placed her hand on her shoulder.

"Zoey"Amber smiled widely.

"What's wrong? You have tears in your eyes"Zoey asked stretching her hands to her face. Slowly,she wiped off the tears.

"It's nothing Zoe"Amber chuckled and held her waist.

"There's something, Please tell me"Zoey persisted.

Amber clutched her stomach and whined alittle.

"I am having a little abdominal pain"Amberlynn said still clutching her stomach.

"I should call mom then"Zoey gasped.

"No,No, I will be fine. It will fade off"Amber interjected.

"Are you sure?"Zoey asked with a concern crease on her face.

"Yes-"Amberlynn groaned again.

"You can lay back. I will do your chores"Zoey offered.

"Really?".

"Anything for you Sis-"Zoey said with a warm smile as Amberlynn laid back on the bed.

"Thanks Zoey"Amber said and pinched her cheek lightly.

Zoey smiled broadly and walked out. As soon as she left, Amberlynn gave a sigh of relief.

She shut her eyes trying to shut off Ashton and all her worried. But his image kept flashing in her memory.

She rose up and dashed into the bathroom. She splashed water all over her face.

"Get out of my head-"She yelled tightening her grip on the sink.

She proceeded to take her bath after some time.

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Her phone rang again for the second time jolting her out of the short nap she was having.

She stretched her hands for her phone. It was a call from Gianna.

"Amber-"Gianna screamed into the phone. It seemed like she was stressed or so.

"Gia-"Amber sat upright.

"What's wrong Girl? I have been calling for the past four minutes"Gianna stressed.

"It's just four minutes".

"Yes,I thought something might have happened to you-"

"Something happen to me?"Amberlynn asked confusedly pinching her brows.

"I am coming over to your house. Get ready,We are leaving for shopping "Gianna said at once.

"I am...."

"No,No"Gianna interrupted with a click of her tongue,"You are coming with me and There's no 'No' to that"Gianna said in an authoriative voice.

Amberlynn sighed,"I am on my way"Gianna said and hung up.

Amberlynn shut her eyes and laid her head on the headboard.

Few minutes later,Zeke barged into her room to announce Gianna's presence.

"Sis,How are you doing?"Zeke asked as he got to her. Amberlynn gave a warm smile. Obviously Zoey had told everyone.

At least someone loved her even though she didn't get Ashton's love.

"Gianna is here-with some girls tho"Zeke added and turned around.

"Some girls?"Amber wondered.

Zeke nodded and walked out.

Amber quickly slid her feet into her flip flops and made her way for the door.

She gently strode down the stairs. Her eyes and mouth dropped open.

"Mandy- Sally"Her lips quavered as she called the names of the two girls with Gianna.

"Hey"The girl with glasses,Sally said with a smile looking towards her direction.

"There she is"Mandy rose up and pulled her to a deep hug.

"Hey guys-"Amberlynn called them nervously and moved a strand of her hair behind her ears.

"I am sorry I didn't tell you -"Gianna said in a low tone. But,there was something about her expression–it was cold and unlike Gianna.

"I called up the girls"She said looking straight into her eyes. She saw a glint of hurt in her eyes but she waved it off.

"Oh,Its fine"Amberlynn stressed and rubbed her eyes.

"Have you been Crying Amber?"Mandy asked as she took notice of the red and fluffy face.

"No–"

"Dont tell lies. I know you have been crying. He doesn't worth your tears"Mandy said softly holding both her arms.

"Uhm,I will be outside"Gianna said and excused herself.

"What's wrong with her?"Amberlynn wondered whilst Sally sighed.

"Please,Amber pull yourself together and get over him"Sally added.

Amberlynn gave a small smile even if she knows it would be difficult to forget him;Her first love.

"Let's go"Mandy gave her shoulders a light squeeze.

They walked out of the house together. Gianna's blue convertible stood outside the house.

Gianna was sitted at the driver's seat obviously waiting for them.

Sally sat at the front while Mandy and Amberlynn sat at the back seats.

Gianna started the car and it roared to life. Gianna drove speedily out of the compound.

Amberlynn glanced at Gianna's face at rearview mirror. She saw a tiny pool of tears at the corner of her eyes.

Gianna felt someone's eyes on her and she looked up. Her eyes met Amberlynn's gaze in the mirror.

She looked away and sniffed in. Amber had a feeling that something was wrong. She felt Gianna was angry at her but she didn't know why.

Soon,they got to BROWLE MALL. One of the expensive and classy malls.

Mandy got down first and drew a sharp breath. Sally followed suit same as Gianna. Amberkynn watched Gianna as she slowly walked down from the car. They walked together into the mall.

Heads turned around to take a glimpse of the beauties who just walked in.

A knowing smile spread on Mandy's face.

"I will check out the shoe section"Sally said and walked towards the shoe section.

"I think I will go with her"Mandy said and ran off with Sally.

"I think I will go for the clothes"Gianna said and turned around. Amberlynn trailed along with her.

They checked out some dresses and clothes. But,It was no fun for both Amber and Gianna.

The thoughts of Ashton still filled Amber's mind. Gianna was still checking up some dresses. She placed a red silvery gown on her body and stood before the mirror.

"Its Amazing"Amberlynn said giving her a thumbs up.

"Thanks"Gianna replied with a small smile.

"Gia-"Amber called lowly and walked towards her.

"What's wrong? You have been acting cold towards me"Amber said and tried to reach her shoulders but Gianna moved and her foot struck to a heavy metal table.

"Ouch!!"Amber let out a painful groan.

"Amberlynn -"Gianna called her and ran to her.

Gianna placed her hands round her waist and led her to the couch. Amberlynn was limping.

"You need to be careful Amber"Gianna chided as Amberlynn rubbed her leg.

"Thank you"Amberlynn mouthed.

"For what?"Gianna asked with a shocked look.

"For being the best friend ever"Amberlynn said with a deep smile.

Gianna scoffed and looked away.

"Is that the reason you had to keep me in the dark?"Gianna said.

"Keep you in the dark?"Amberlynn asked as she was confused.

"Why didn't you tell me about your breakup with Ashton?"Gianna questioned throwing her head forward.

Amberlynn gave a low sigh as her head fell low.

"After spewing so many curses on you right before every student in Hailsmith"Gianna half yelled.

"And you said nothing -"Gianna said and threw her hands up.

Her voice was obviously high as she attracted the other girls.

"Amber,I am your friend and we promised to never keep secrets but you failed the promise".

"Gia,I am sorry. I didn't want to tell you because I know you will cause trouble"Amberlynn's said lowly.

"Oh, Really!!!".

"Gianna, Please don't say anything to him"Amberlynn said in a pleading tone.

"I- I won't"Gianna leaned backwards with a wide crooked smile on her face.

"I don't trust that smile"Mandy said in hushed tone and Sally chuckled.

"Fine,I won't"Gianna said and threw her hands up when Amber was giving her a suspicious look.

"But you owe me one"Gianna said and the girls chuckled.

"Sure".

The girls got the things they needed amd headed to have ice cream.

Although, thoughts of Ashton still creeped up, her friends always made sure to keep her thoughts away from him.