"Felix are you ready yet?!" I shouted as I knocked on the door of his room.
We've been invited by Grace on a dinner with Laurence and her bestfriend, Katey. I'll bring Trixxie along to introduce her and Grace. The purpose of the dinner is to celebrate Grace's promotion.
"Yeah. Wait for me downstairs. I'll just put on my shoes." He answered.
It's been months ever since the sudden reunion at the bookstore.
Bro's been dating this someone for two weeks. He wanted to introduce her to me but I always refuse. I'm just still preparing myself. Besides, I can still feel something with Felix when it comes to Grace. But I can see that he's also happy dating with the new girl as well. And I love that progress! And with his friendship with Grace, I hope they'll continue being good friends for the rest of their lives.
Besides, he and Grace seems to be back to being close as bestfriends. Infact, he's now also close with Laurence, Grace's boyfriend. I don't know how he can do that. I mean, that would be so awkward for me! What's worse is I even heard that Laurence is already planning for a wedding proposal for Grace! Somehow, I don't know what to feel about the idea.
I really felt sad for Felix. I mean, I'm so happy for Grace. Actually, Laurence and I somehow ended up being friends too because he always went to our house to ask for bro's advices whenever he and Grace would have a quarrel. And I can tell that he's a very good man for her. It's just that, I know kuya's hurting deep inside.
But I know he doesn't want to create any trouble. I know that deep inside, he's also happy for Grace finding such a fine man like Laurence. And he might not want to call off the friendship made between him and Laurence.
I let out a sigh and hope that one day, everything will be settled accordingly already.
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(Felix's POV)
Grace, together with Laurence and Kate were already there when we arrived. They all stood up upon seeing us enter the restaurant.
I automatically smiled as we walk towards them.
"Bro!" Laurence welcomed me with a fist bomb. "Sup." I replied and turned to greet Grace with a pinch on her cheek. She smacked my arm and rolled her eyes. "What the heck?! Stop it with my cheeks already!!" I chuckled as i ruffled her hair. "oh! Great! Now you want to target my hair huh?! Hey, hon! Stop him!" Tsh! Petty. I laughed slightly as I looked at Laurence. And then we both laughed , bullying her.
"Hey, hey, hey~ what's this? Hmm? Bullying my bestfriend again, boys??." We stopped and sit properly hearing Kate's lecturing voice again. I heard my sister laugh and suddenly, the girls are now the ones bullying us.
How the hell do girls easily make the tables turn? As if having the exact same thoughts, Laurence and I just shrugged as we shook our head in disbelief.
"Now what?! Cat's got your tongues?! Just try bullying me again! You'll both see!" Grace said as she gave us both a poke on the head that made us both laugh.
My laugh slowly faded when I saw Laurence grab her hand and kissed it. Grace tried to supress her smile but she didn't succeed.
Mixed feelings of sadness and happiness rushed through my system upon seeing their exchange of beautiful smiles that I know, only them can cause to each other.
What a beautiful sight. They really love each other that much.
I admit, yes, I still love her. And I don't think that I'll ever stop loving her. No matter how many times I date, no matter who. She will always have her place here in my heart and soul. And I will do everything juat to make her happy.
Even if it means hurting my own feelings.
Besides, Laurence is a good guy. Our connection with Grace brought us our brotherly friendship today. The funny part is that he knows I still have feelings for his precious girl.
He's funny, right? He knows I'm definitely inlove with his girlfriend, but he doesn't make a big deal out of it. He's reason? I'm still one of Grace's closest friends. And he knows how important I am to her.
And he knows that I've no intention in ruining their relationship and that I'm actually happy for the both of them. That's why he doesn't mind me and Grace being this close.
"Hey!! Why aren't you eating Kix?"
I was taken back to reality by hearing her voice. I just made face at her and started eating. Secretly smiled bitterly.
I hope one day, this pain won't exist in my heart anymore...
I checked my phone when I felt it vibrated from my pocket. I smiled after seeing who sent me a message.
It was Kassandra.
We've been dating for weeks now. I met her at one of my colleagues' party. She's a nice woman, a perfect partner in a description.
I won't deny that I really like her. It's just that my feeling for Grace is far from just liking her.
That's right. I'll just focus on slowly killing my feelings for Grace until I can finally assure that I can give my hundred percent to Sandra.
Until I finally can look at them with full happiness and contentment...