"I don't know what you are talking about Geu-rim." Narra consciously smiled. I could see her face twitching.
"Let me guess. You prearranged us to meet earlier. And the others will come later right?" I smiled as I uncover each of their schemes. We have been friends for a long time. How should I not know? I'm the sharpest among us after all.
"Hul! I am not really a match for you!" Narra gave up to keep it a secret. "Anyway, since he is already here, spare him a time okay. I'll apologize later. See you in a bit!" and walked away as fast as she can. Afraid to be caught by my itching hands!
That b*tch! I glared at her running back. Ha! It seemed not a good day for me! I dejectedly declared to myself.
"Geu-rim." I heard him call my name. I composed myself as well as my face.
" Ryan! It's been a long time." I looked at him and gave him the best fake smile I could muster.
Han Ryan, the son of a b*tch long-time ex-boyfriend of mine. He was one of the reasons I accepted the scholarship abroad. We had been together for almost 3 years. He cheated. We broke up. I went away. I moved on. Why is he still upkeep bringing up the past? We met again after 2 years in the US accidentally. He was together with a girl when we bumped each other. I was surprised by the pure coincidence. The United States is not a small place after all. He, too, looked shocked to see me. We exchanged short greetings that caused discomfort to his companion. I was about to bid goodbye when he asked me for my contact. I hesitated to give him at first but I concede. Later, I regretted it when he contacted me and keep pestering me. He seemed to be convinced that it was fate that we saw each other once again. Did you really believe in that? Fate my ass!
I agreed to meet him once and for all to put the closure in our relationship. I loved him but it was not enough to forget his betrayal to me as I could forgive but I will never forget. I am no fool especially that I already knew his true color. I was blinded by love before. It was enough for me to realize my mistake.
"You came." He smiled warmly at me when I arrived at the restaurant of our meeting place.
"Yeah. For old time sake." I intentionally said it. I was hoping that he will catch my drift. Meaning, I have no intention to meet him other than being friends with him before indicating that the past is past. But the fool seemed not to understand.
"Maybe it was fate that we met again." as he guides me to my seat. I faked my smile.
"Really. Maybe it was also fate that wants us to end this useless talk and start a new separately right?"
"You're so cold Geu-rim." he even pouted. What the heck! "What would you like to eat?" He called for the waiter.
"I would like this T-steak. I would like it medium cooked."
"Please make it two. Can you also serve your best wine?"
"Yes sir. Please wait for a while." and walked away taking our orders with him.
"You're beautiful as ever Geu-rim." What a flower mouth!
"Thank you! And... you different from before Ryan." He looked a lot better than before actually. His cleaned shaven face was now replaced with fine hair-like those Latin model men which suited him. Ryan is only half Korean. Half of his origin was from Europe. His look is more European than Korean. His appeal though made him a cheating bastard in my eyes.
He just laughed. He was a smooth talker we were able to talk comfortably like before. We ate our food and drink wine just like the old times. We laughed and had a good conversation. I was almost convinced that he changed until his phone rang continuously.
"Why don't you take it?" I asked. But I already had a nagging feeling of his composure since it rang.
"I-it's nothing important," he answered.
Oh my, the smell of your lie is leaking Ryan. I smiled knowingly.
"Oh, please take no head of me. Please answer the phone. It seemed very important." I convinced him. He flinched. I could see his face looking uncomfortable. He already knew that I knew, he was already busted. Of course, the call was from the girl he was with the first time they met. Our 3 years together was nothing if he doesn't know me too well.
Before we bid goodbye, I secretly sent an SOS message to my very handsome gay roommate to come and get me. I already planned it out that he will pretend as my protective at the same time supportive boyfriend just in case.
"My boyfriend will come to pick me up. Please go ahead." I developed a smooth lying tongue you know.
"B-boyfriend?" he stared at me shockingly.
"Yes. Oh, here he is." I waved at the 6'1 tall man. His hair is blond with green eyes. He had a wide shoulder and slim hips. He walked like a catwalk model of Armani. Unfortunately, he had a boyfriend already. He was a good friend of mine from the university here in the US and my roommate. Our personalities complimented each other.
"Babe!" He even had the kink to kiss me in front of Ryan.
Wait! It was not part of the plan! I conceded and smiled at him like a loving girlfriend.