Lana's head went to the side as she vocalised "When your mom passed away, you did not speak to me for two weeks. You did not speak to anyone."

Maybe I did do that.

"He is better off without me." I told her about "He deserves—"

"Stop, Ella. You deserve happiness too" She scolded.

I shook my head because I was not going to change my mind.  Not even when that was all I wanted to do.

I was so unhappy. Everything felt so confusing. I had no idea what was right and what was wrong. Nothing made sense.

"What is with your sudden change of heart about your thoughts on Stone?" I asked with curiosity.

"I know that I said that stuff at the hospital and it was way out of line. I was just trying to be the strong one for once. I am terrible at it." She explained "You are the one that is strong. Not me. You have been looking out for me pretty much my whole life. I tried to think about what you would do if I was still dating an illegal street fighter and I felt lied to and betrayed."

I smiled at her sadly "If you did have a boyfriend like that then I would kick his ass."

Her giggle was almost a snort "I am sorry but I cannot say I would do the same. There is no way I would go up against Stone."

"He is a good guy, Lana."

"He is the best guy for you." She said, "That is why it is such a shame that you are pushing him away."

"It is not as easy as that though." I mentioned "We kind of started this wager where I have three days to give a real reason why we should break up."

"Only you two would do something as crazy as that."

"I have until midnight on Friday to come up with a good reason why we should break up." I further elaborated "I am not changing my mind. He should not be with me."

"So if you lose then what do you have to give him?" She questioned.

"Me forever. Apparently."

"That is just like something out of a film." She gushed and then asked, "Do you really believe that if you do win that he is going to just give up and leave?"

I looked away "He will give up."

"He is not going to just give up." Lana told me like it was a statement rather than an opinion "I think he will fight for you. No matter how long it takes."

Glaring at her dreamy expression, I pointed out "I am planning to win. You are meant to be Team Ella."

"I am Team Ella." She responded with but then her expression went sheepish as she started tapping her phone "Yet I do not support your decision to be here. You should not be out and about. You should be in bed!"