The GRAND Finale - Ryan

The Match of Your Choice

By Ryan

“So the red tablet didn’t work on you and Ky?” I ask.

“No, it didn’t,” Xander says. “But it didn’t work on you either, right?”

“No, it didn’t.” I reply back.

Xander sighs and looks at me. I thought he betrayed me, but he really didn’t. After all this time, he had always tried to help me. He had faith in me, and even though this is a dangerous game we’re all playing, he’s still here.

“Even though I know that you love Ky, I ask you, do you have any feelings for me?” he asked.

I knew that the only person I truly love is Ky, but I’m glad Xander and I are friends, again.

“Maybe just a little.” I said with a smile.

He smiles back at me, and I remember the time when I thought Xander was my actually Match. Everything seemed perfect, until I saw my microcard. Sometimes I wish I never saw Ky’s face on the microcard, but I know that at the same time, I don’t regret it.

His face turns serious, and he gives me a proposal. He wants to have his own choice, too. He tells me that he wants to help me find Ky. Since we are still friends, I agree with him. We tell officials that he cannot stop thinking about his Match, and he has to stay with her. He has to stay with me. Surprisingly, they allow him to come to the province.

My parents agree with our choice, but they know that I love Ky. They are helping me, as well. We start traveling to the Farmlands, where I hope to find him.

 

I dig at the dirt with the trowel. I think about the poem Grandfather gave me before he died. I think about the words, my own words, which I can write. I think of Ky and how my determination pushes me forward.

“Cassia.”

I look behind me and see Xander. He has a look of urgency.

“We know where he is.” He says.

I got up quickly and start following him. It was nighttime as he leads me through the field of crops.

“Wait for me, Ky. My words will bring me closer to finding the right ones. I will find you, soon.” I whisper under my breath.