She stood still while looking at me as if she was trying to figure something out about me...it was so uncomfortable having this conversation with her and as much as I wanted to ask why she so much insisted that I should leave her son I was scared of how she would respond.

The burning question in my head was so unbearable to suppress so I just let the words flow.

"Why is it so important to you that Chad and I shouldn't be together...he looks happy, isn't that what you want for your son?"

My lips were slightly quivering as I let the words flow out of my mouth, my hands gripping so tight onto the bed cover as I  sat still and stiff.

"He's happy ....but not for long, I'm just trying to protect my son"

"From who or what?" I asked in astonishment and anger hoping she wasn't referring to me

"From you"

Her eyes were stone-cold, piercing right into my soul like she had no regrets about what she just said

"What makes you think I'll hurt your son!" I yelled as I stood up, angered by her lack of compassion.

She stayed silent for a moment then continued, this time her voice was calm, sympathetic, and not cold, she looked down then raised her head, her eyes started to water. She held back her tears and as strong as she was trying to look in front of me, I knew that whatever the reason was must have caused her so much pain. 

"Because..... it has happened before but not with you."

I was so eager to know the truth so I stood there, waiting for her to explain more about what she said, she then continued,

"When Chad loves someone, he loves them hard, it gets to a point where he loses himself and in the end, it ruins him, tears him apart, and leaves him for dead. From the look of your expression, I can tell he's not told you anything."

I shook my head in silence indicating that he didn't tell me anything

"There was this girl she used to go to the same school as him, she was very pretty and we considered her as family. I don't need to go much into detail but they were in love, he looked so happy, so in love until something between them happened. She betrayed his trust she... umm was cheating on him, using him for her own good, she was involved in some shady things and because of her Chad almost got killed... So not only was my son suffering from heartbreak, but he was also battling with depression..it took him to a deep dark place and it led him to where we are now, his medical condition which he might have told you about"

She walked across the room, her eyes still teary and I could tell how broken she was, unlocking memories that we never want to bring up is the toughest thing to do and I can't imagine the pain they must have gone through. A tear ran down her cheek and she quickly wiped it off as she turned to face me.

"I just want what's best for my son, as a mother I have this nature to protect what's mine, we've come a long way and it took us a lot to get to where we are now...despite the illness that he's facing I know that my son will be in a better place without you in the picture, he's better off that way. He's been hurt a lot and I.."

Before she could finish her sentence I interrupted her,

"I'm not her, I'm not using your son and  I don't have anything shady going on...I" she interrupted just before I could finish my sentence

"I don't know what to believe and what not to believe but all I know is I want what's best for my son, we're working hard on getting him the best medical care and we don't want anything to get in the way...and this relationship is doing just that. Ellen has been working for me for a long time and it has gotten to a point where she's like family, you being her daughter would only complicate things so if you're as smart as your mother you would understand what I'm saying. Just let him be, let him focus on his health, his life and if you love him as you say, you'd give him the chance to get better and  start a new life"

I stood there still processing what she said, I love Chad and I only want what's best for him, knowing about his troubled past took me aback, the anger, the tantrums, the mood swings, the silence and trust issues, it all started making sense...that's why he'd been defensive all this while and if been with him would get in the way of his treatment then I'd have no option but to leave him. It still didn't make sense to me but I had a big decision to make.

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A couple of days had passed without a word from Chad, if only I knew what was going in his head. With Mrs. Park's eyes on us every second of the day it's hard to sneak into his room or even get a glimpse of him.. he's been hidden away and there's no way I could reach him. Summer break was around the corner and with all the preparations that were going on at school Chad hardly came and neither was he helping with the preparations.

"Hey..." Taylor walked up behind me

"Hey " my voice was low but clear and depressing and as soon as I said that he sensed that something was wrong. I couldn't tell him about my problems so I diverted his questions.

 As a good friend he is he tried to cheer me up, told me cute short stories that I hardly remember cause I was so lost in my thoughts, all I kept thinking about was Chad...everything around me faded away until I heard his name, Chad's name.. at that moment it felt like my soul and body got reunited, as I turned to look in the direction I heard his name been called out from, there he was, slowly stepping down the stairs like he owned the place,, it doesn't get better than this.

My whole being was beaming at the sight of Chad like I had been revived...without hesitation I embraced myself in his arms, his warmth, comfort, made me feel secure and hopeful..after hugging for what seemed like an eternity we finally sat down and talked about what happened earlier. He was looking a bit down but like always was trying to hide it, he always has a tendency of locking his feelings away and pretend that everything is fine even when it's not.

"I don't think there's a way we can hide from your mom, she has her eyes on us all the time"

"It's annoying," frustration was written all over his face, took a deep sigh from his nose with his jaw clenched, his arm wrapped around my shoulder with my head resting on his shoulder. We both looked hopeless, I care for him and I don't want to lose him. He's battling an illness and leaving him to deal with this alone is something I would hate myself for for the rest of my life if I let it happen, we locked hands and sat on the stairs as we stared into the empty space of the school gym.

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Days had passed and I was still going back and forth with Mrs. Park, with her eyes all over us every second I couldn't help but see Chad every chance that I got, and of course we would end up getting caught, scolded at and it would be the same cycle over and over again. I could say that by now I am already used to her cold harsh words and I could tell that her frustration was growing more and more each day. Mom on the other hand was worried about me just as I was about her, the worst thing that could happen would be if she got fired because of me and even though she's secured her place in the house, anything could happen. She's talked to me a couple of times and I wish there was something I could do about the situation other than sneaking behind everyone and still ending up getting caught.

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"I think we should break up," Chad said, his eyes still centered on the ground, 

"What!" I jumped out of his bed, astonished by what he said, he couldn't be serious, not after everything we've gone through there was no way he could give up on me... I was in disbelief, eyes wide open as I demanded an explanation.

"Calm down" he quickly responded, his hands on my arms as he tried to calm me down, he then continued

"Let's make everybody think that we're broken up"

"Then...then what happens?" I finally spoke up after getting myself together

"After the graduation, I'll set off to London for my treatment which is likely to take a week at the latest and when I come back I'll be prepping to go to college"

Still trying to understand where he was heading at, I stayed silent waiting for him to explain more

"That means I'll be out of the house and we'll get to see each other more often, the school's not so far from my college so that's nothing to worry about. I already got the acceptance letter from the school so I am certain that everything will be okay, for the sake of your mom we can keep what we have secret and when the time is right mom will just have to face the truth and accept it, I think she's worried about my health and that's why she's being this annoying but we'll be fine"

He cupped my cheeks and stared into my eyes, it was assuring and with this new plan I was hopeful that we would be okay and after the treatment, Mrs. Park would be in support of what Chad and I have.

"So what happens now?"

He took a soft sigh then responded, "For now we can pretend like nothing's going on between us, hey..we'll still get to see each other at school"

"But.."

He kissed my forehead as he interrupted, knowing what I was going to say he quickly assured me that everything would be okay.

"I know that mom has appointed some people at school to keep  an eye on us, but we can always find our way around to meet behind everyone's back right...."

I nodded my head as I rested my head on his shoulder, sinking deep into his warm and comforting embrace.. it never ceases to weaken me not forgetting his beautiful hazel eyes.

After what seemed like eternity graduation was finally here, had I not been attending the same school with him I wouldn't have had the chance to see him glow in his gown...even though I couldn't get close to him it gave me the satisfaction of watching him turning into a man(chuckles) the kind that only a few get to see, to the rest of the world Chad is arrogant, rude, a fighter, scary, intimidating but to me, he's caring, loving, brave, confident, strong, compassionate, smart he's the world to me.

I watched from the distance as he as well as the other graduates threw their hats in the air, joy, excitement, victory was all that was present in that moment, and as happy and joyful as the moment was, I couldn't help but think about the week I would be spending without him, without seeing him, sneaking in his room, or the warm hugs and kisses on the forehead I won't be able to get. It tore me apart but his health was more important and that was all that mattered, after that everything would be okay. I held onto that promise, my hand on my chest, my eyes teary and in that moment I was hopeful.

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The day had finally come and as bittersweet as it was I was happy for him, finally, he was going to get freed from this illness that had taken over his entire being, as time progressed his condition was deteriorating, eyes sunken, skin paler, was getting weaker every day that passed by, he was drained and I couldn't stand seeing him like that.

The workers lined up outside as they waited for the Parks to leave, the big door swung open and there they were, slowly walking towards the car that was waiting for them in front of the yard, Chad was right next to his mother still looking drained as he had been for the past few days, she was holding his hand all the way, *there's no way I could get close to him* I thought to myself

They finally got to the car and beaded everyone goodbye, Chad on the other hand barely had the strength to look at everyone except me...chapped lips, sunken eyes, and his skin looking paler than before he forcefully let out a smile too small to notice from a distance but still cute. He entered the car and as soon as the doors shut his demeanor changed, he looked at me with his eyes wide open he started beating on the windows like he was trying to get out, I looked at Mrs. Park and as soon as I saw her smirk in that moment I knew we were set up, as panicked as I was I ran to the car hoping I could get the door open, desperation hit me and I did everything I could to get the doors to open and so was Chad despite him being weak. The workers behind overpowered me and they dragged me away from the car, I collapsed to the ground as I watched them drive off, still in disbelief of what just happened... crying helplessly I couldn't believe that was it, Chad was never coming back, the treatment it was all part of the plan, why would she want to get him treated overseas unless she wanted him to stay there even after the treatment was done.

Mom embraced me from behind, trying to console me, 

"Mom  Ch.. he is gone.." I could barely speak, it felt like history was repeating itself...when grandma left me and now Chad, this couldn't be. I held onto mom as I strongly gripped onto her with my head buried in her shirt and cried, I just couldn't believe that was it, he's gone...Chad's gone.

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That's it...after two whole long years, we've come to the end of Extraordinary and I'm guessing that's not how you pictured it to end... Olivia and Chad's story has been a mess from the start but as time went on things started going in the right direction, somehow, I would say that their love has been extraordinary. I just want to thank you all, if you're reading this you've reached the last chapter of the story and I can't thank you enough for taking your time to read my story, the first chapters were not so well written(that's something I'm still working on) and as I went back to read every chapter I wrote omg it was quite embarrassing just seeing the many mistakes I made while writing and I apologize for that and thank you for looking past that and reaching the final chapter. It hasn't been easy writing this story and even though I had it all planned, I faced so many dilemmas and school/life kept getting in the way(that explains my delays in updating new chapters and why it took me this long to finish the book) but I am glad we're here it's kind of a bittersweet moment. I would really love to hear from you, share your opinions about this book with me, and if there's anything you'd like me to work on I'd appreciate it and also spoiler alert there may or may not be a sequel for Extraordinary yay! did you think I'd end this story in tears? after all that Chad and Olivia have been through do you think that would be the end of their story?mmm?let me know if you'd like a sequel of this book and let's get their love story going and hopefully have a happy ending. I also wanted to let you know that I have(still working on it) I will be uploading my stories( BECCA'S NO MAN POLICY, RULES, EXTRAORDINARY) on Wattpad but better versions, good grammar, writing and some added features like pictures of these characters, audio and videos too so don't hesitate to check that out, the link is in my bio. I'll bore you no more, I think I've said all I had to....once again thank you all for your support and goodbye!!!