My Lost Love

by Leanne Channings
(Durban)

I was once in love with a boy. I loved him so much I had to ask if he felt the same. I sent him the question "Do you like me?" Oh, the anticipation. Was I going to be lucky enough to go out with him or was my love going to be slammed back in my face?

I read his message: "I'm really sorry but I don't like you that way."

I tried to change his mind, but all my attempts were put to shame.

Soon after, I asked him why. "Aren't I pretty enough?"

He answered with a simple, "No."

I pursued him to tell my why he did not like me. He said "I just need to get to know you more."

I said, "Okay, get to know me better by dating me."

He said no once again.

I said "You know what? Just leave it!"

I am thirteen and already have had my heart broken twice. But I did love him more even though all he could say to me was no. No matter how many times he breaks my heart, I will always love him.