Doubt

By Amyra Akhtar 

Hey, guys, it’s Bubblegum! 

So, recently, Jasper had been acting really weird. He kept looking down on our dates, and only typed a short reply to my texts. 

‘Jasper?’ My voice rang out in the halls as I walked to my locker. 

‘Oh, hey, Bubblegum.’ 

‘Um, now you’re using my full name? What happened to calling me Bubble like you used to?’ 

‘Bubblegum.’ He took a sharp breath. ‘I think we should break up.’ 

‘WHAT?!’ I screamed. Tears ran down my face. ‘No. Jasper. You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me. Wait. Please!’ 

He walked away. 

‘No.’ I sobbed. ‘No!’ 

‘OMG, Bubble.’ Mackenzie wrapped her arms around me, and I felt so warm, like how my mom used to hug me. I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my chest. I missed her more than ever.

Nature knelt next to me. ‘What a dirtbag,’ She muttered. 

Lucia wiped the tears off my face and smiled, and suddenly, I felt like everything was normal and perfect.

But it wasn’t. 

The love of my life had just left me for what, 10$ or something? 

I felt so empty. 

And it definitely didn’t help matters when Lisa posted our breakup video ALL over IG!!

When I went home, my friends tried everything to cheer me up. They bought me random stuff, like lip gloss, a glittery nail polish, a cute red hoodie, cream coloured heels, a cute stuffed bear, a key ring with a furry heart, a silk scarf, a bomber jacket, and more stuff!

 But none of that helped. 

Once they went home, I whipped out my phone and texted Jasper. 

Bubblegum> Hey. Meet me at the park. 

Jasper> Uh, okay 

I changed into a beautiful silk top and skirt, put on gold sandals, opened my brown, long hair, and headed to the park. 

When I got there, Jasper was waiting. His long, beautiful white hair was loosely tied in a ponytail, and his blue eyes locked on mine. 

‘Jasper.’ I took a breath. ‘We have history. I love you. You were always so amazing and sweet. 

‘Yes, Bubble.’ The faintest smile broke out on his lips. ‘And I want you to always be. These past years have been amazing. And if we could carry our relationship forever, I would.’ He took a sharp breath. ‘And I will,’ He smiled. 

‘Jasper, what are you saying?’ I asked. 

‘I’m saying..’ He bent down on one knee. ‘Bubblegum Anderson Nicole Fashion..’ 

‘Will you marry me?’ 

The tears sprung to my eyes. I wanted to move my hands, but they were frozen. My face felt hot, and my brain was blank. 

‘Um..’ I muttered. ‘Jasper..’ 

He stood up. ‘Bubblegum,’ He whispered. ‘I know this must be really huge. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to scare you. And I’ll wait years for you to decide.’ 

I smiled. 

‘But for now,’ He murmured. ‘Can we pick up where we left off?’ 

‘Yes.’ I smiled. 

He leaned in, and when he finally kissed me, the darkness in the sky cleared away. The birds chirped. The grass stood tall. 

And me and Jasper..

..We’d always be together. ❤️❤️ 

xxx