Then for the case of Cynthia, he is still confused with his feelings. The girl seems to still love him even though she admits that she hates him. Aaron doesn't let a single girl fill his heart after his relationship with Cynthia. He had kept himself shut for too long and occupied himself with other things. And now he was hesitant or afraid to start again. He tried to forgive himself for what happened to Cynthia when he couldn't protect her and she was hurt by it. Maybe when he ended their relationship, it was not to fulfill Cynthia's father's request but as a form of punishment for himself. He hurt the girl, even more, hurt her heart, and asked her to come back with him if there was still love there, he didn't dare.
Aaron took a deep breath, something he'd been doing a lot lately. His friends seemed engrossed in playing basketball, enjoying their vacation, in contrast to him. A ball slid right in front of him, Aaron caught it just before it hit his face.
