Only If You Know novel Chapter 17

Olivia's life had been going surprisingly well for the past month. After the incident with Jenna discovering Drake's true identity, the entire school was aware of it, and fortunately, people accepted his true identity. In fact, Olivia was now able to pull Drake's leg openly. Surely girls were pretty disappointed to learn that Drake is gay and happily committed to his fiancé. Yes, Jiggy said yes when he proposed to him. Sia still couldn't get over the fact that their English professor wasn't straight, which she couldn't blame her for, because it was difficult for her to accept as well. But in the end, everyone was happy except one.

Stella.

James has been gone for four years. She still refuses to accept the truth. How can she? Even after all these years, she loves him. He was the one, and she knew it. She was unable to move on even after four years. She knew James would want her to be happy, but how could she be? God snatched him away from her before they could even begin their story.

Stella was usually calm and collected. She could control her emotions, but Jenna triggered her memory. This caused her to snap and realize she was alone. James had been her best friend. A true friend who noticed her in the crowd. He always made her feel special. She never accepted the fact that he had died because she knew he was still with her somewhere in her heart. Close to her.

Stella was doing nothing but looking at her photo with James that was pinned in her locker when Jenna appeared out of nowhere and forced her to face reality but only with the cruel word that caused her to rush to the restroom and cry her heart out.

Olivia, Caleb, and Mason were waiting for Sia in the parking lot. Sia was apparently assigned to a math professor due to poor performance on in-class tests. Olivia was about to call her when Zack dashed towards her.

“Are you okay, Zack?” She asked, concerned.

“Olivia, you need to come with me. Stella is crying. She has locked herself in the bathroom and is refusing to leave.” He told her. She could see that he was panting heavily as a result of all the running.

“Let’s go.” Olivia and Zack dashed through the school to the girls’ restroom, completely disregarding Caleb and Mason.

She entered the washroom, looking for the right door to bang. She motioned for Zack to enter because there was no one else in the room.

“Stella, please come out. It’s us, Olivia and Zack.” She shouted.

“Please go.” Stella sniffed.

“Please, Stella, come out. This is not the way to handle the situation.” Zack tried to persuade her to come out, but she refused.

“Stella, come on. Stop hiding and come out and tell us what’s wrong. You are not going to share anything with us?” Olivia spoke softly but loud enough for her to hear.

This made Stella immediately come out of the small room and hug Olivia.

“It’s hard, Livy. It is so much harder. Why did he have to leave? Why?” She was sobbing uncontrollably.

“I know Stella. I ask myself the same thing every single day.” Olivia was trying hard not to cry.