Gregg's POV
I threw the magazine on the couch where the "Successful Story" of the couple Dale and Sophia was written. I go to the bar counter and get some wine. I poured it into the glass and gulped down one after another.
Until now I have not forgotten my defeat at Dale's "Gun Shooting Tournament", five years ago. It was even better for him because he was able to apply his Gun Shooting Tournament win to his business here in New York.
We used to be Business Partners because he took me after getting the success of his business but now we are enemies.
He seems to be lucky in everything: business, career and almost everything. Damn!
I also asked myself, why am I still jealous of that man? He is even more successful in life today. What's wrong with him that I don't have? Even now I still feel insecure.
They are happy to have a relationship with Caroline Dela Vega. Because I was jealous of him, I tried to snatch Caroline from him. Something happened to us and when he found out, he beat me and then left Caroline.
Caroline blamed me a lot when Dale broke up with her. I couldn't do anything because she wanted it too. Up to this day my conscience haunts me. If I think I am a loser to him I am losing my mind. I was gripped in my senses as if my head suddenly ached.
I looked up at the sky, my teeth gnashing. I did everything to him already to bring him down but nothing happened. I grinned and then emptied the wine bottle. I went back to the long sofa then lay down straight.
My teeth chattered as the anger building in my heart slowly faded. To this day I will never forget what Dale did to me then. I forgot the case did not disappear from my mind. Even though it had been a long time, it was still etched on my chest.
I smiled broadly at something that entered my mind. I picked up the cell phone and called Caroline. I heard her sigh on the other line.
"Have you heard about the news?" I said when I heard her soft voice.
Even though he was still angry with me he was still talking to me. No matter what I do, I can't go back in time so I'll just do it. And I'm going to touch her here, that's up to her.
"What's up?" She asked in a disgusted voice as if she had just woken up.
"Calm down, your ex-boyfriend is going to New York."
"Really, how did you find out?"
"I have my source, Lady."
"Just tell me what you want?"
She shouted on the other line so I put away my cellphone to my ear.
"I wanted you to meet me in a coffee shop. I will send you the address. Please come and I want to discuss something with you. "
I hung up my phone and thought again of suggestions that I should ask Caroline's opinion. That Dale was both in arrears with us so I knew she agreed with me. I got up and went to the bathroom to take a shower. Caroline and I will meet at the address I provided and also on time.
I was ahead of my meeting with Caroline, so I ordered coffee and dessert. Because I was sipping coffee early. Fifteen minutes later the godly beauty arrived. All the men in the coffee shop turned to Caroline.
I was insulted by the men looking at him. He saw me immediately so he came to the table for us.
"Did I let you wait too long?" She's worried about this question, while pulling out the chair in front of me.
"On time, Miss Beautiful," once I winked at her.
This woman and I are like this when we talk as if we have always been enemies but she has been my friend since she and Dale broke up because of our mistake.
"Let's talk straight, do you want revenge on Dale?"
Surprised at what I said but eventually it also gradually disappeared from his eyes.
"What will you do against him?"
"Yeah, back then I was really mad at him because he didn't want to listen to me because of my explanations. I was just carried away by you, because he lost time with me. You took that opportunity to get me drunk and something would happen to us."
"Listen carefully!"
After I said everything he also agreed with me.
"Okay, let's start the plan!"
Caroline was easy to talk to because she was blind to her love for that man then so she came with me too.
"Let's end it all and we need to go to a safe place."
When we finished my order we went to the place where we discussed the plan.
"Yes, the two of us will do what we plan to do. So we should talk carefully about what we should do. We are both angry with him. Don't worry, we won't kill him but just torture him."
We hired the smartest person to help us make our plan. We carefully meet all the needs we should have for better fulfillment. All the information we want to know is done. Then we start it step by step.
All of their schedules we already got, especially their plane ride to New York. Some of our accomplices in the Philippines are also ready to board the plane that the couple will take. Take Dale and leave the wife on an Island.
"Do your jobs well. There must be no mistake because if that happens we will all die here!"
I said while holding the paper on which was written the information obtained by my staff. I even laughed with delight and I heard it all over my house. Anyway, I have my own private house where I live.
I oriented and instructed my men and even Caroline about these so we are all ready. My staff is waiting for my signal.
"We should be very careful guys, remember we need only Dale, not his wife."
"Any complaint," I asked her as I saw her reaction as Caroline's forehead furrowed.
She just glared at me as a warning. Believe me, she looks better when she does that.
I immediately got serious in the face because I knew the time was near to carry out our plan.
I laughed with sarcasm in my mind. Here it is! Finally, I can do this to him. May he beg me to free him from his nightmare!
"Okay, everybody go to your assigned work," I commanded them.
My men left in front of Caroline and me. We were left alone. I secretly rejoiced because she was stunned by the absence.
"What's bothering you, Miss Caroline?"
"Shut-up, Asshole!"
"Okay, I give up!" At the same time I raise my two hands in surrender.
"Don't say, still Dale bothering your mind ?!"
"If I tell you, yes! What will you do?"
"Kill him!"
"Are you crazy?"
"Crazier than you think!"
"Ahh! Stupid!"
Caroline growled in anger. His nose almost smoked as I answered her rebuke. Her teeth chattered. I looked at her with admiration.
I can't deny, ever since something happened to us I've been looking for it. My system no longer puts me to sleep. But I can't force him to love me because he loves Dale even if he left him.
"Damn, him!"
Seeing this woman makes my heart sink. If only he would love me. I will do everything to make her happy and not hurt her.
"Seriously, you won't get hurt? You're the reason why her boyfriend left her!" Punishment of my mind.
"I have to go," Caroline said suddenly.
"Do you want me to drive you off?"
"No, I have my own car!"
"Okay, take care!"
"Thank you!"
When she left, I immediately entered my residence. Take out the wine again and drink alone. I want to get drunk.
*****
Caroline's POV
While driving home, I couldn't get out of my mind the plans I had agreed with Gregg against the Del Monte couple. It hurts me so much that Dale didn't even listen to my explanation then. This happened a long time ago but still so fresh in my mind.
Dale is already married, I believe he is happy now. Not like me, still guilty and frustrated too. It's not that easy to forget the mistake I made with him and Gregg. Is it really like this when I commit a sin?
I deep sighed. Yes, it's my fault but because of my weakness something happened to Gregg and me. I should marry Dale to save the bankruptcy of our company but I missed it. Whatever I do to apologize is still nothing.
Because of my sin, my Father became even more sick. They lost their dream for me and were just wasted. My Mommy was furious with me because I was the one to blame for Daddy's worsening illness.
I was very angry with Dale, because he didn't even listen to my explanations and pleas to him. Very painful! Nothing hurts more when my Daddy dies.
"I'll take revenge on you too, Dale. You have no consideration. You have no heart!"
I was screaming and crying in my car as I drove home. Simultaneously with the heavy downpour. Even rain goes along with my pavement. I slowed down while driving because the road was slippery.
Atlast, I got to my house safe and sound. The rain is gone, it's really raining with me. I went inside and got ready to take a shower. After I got dressed I went to the bar counter.
My phone rang, my eyebrows rose because I wasn't expecting a call from anyone. My Mommy doesn't even call me. Who the hell is calling?
My eyes widened as I read Gregg was calling. We just finished talking ah. Then another call? Damn him!
"Yes," I replied lifelessly.
"Hey, Miss beautiful!
I was blindsided by what I heard. It's just that he's always open-mouthed. I know I'm beautiful. But when he said that, instead of rejoicing, I was disgusted.
How come, those words remind me of when we both did the prank. I didn't want to worry so I discarded what I was thinking.
"What makes you silent, Miss beautiful?
"Nothing, you asshole!"
"Yeah, but you tasted this asshole, right?
My cheeks blushed because of what he said. This asshole reminded me again of our past, the reason for all this to happen is the loss of Dale in my life.
Everything is a mess now! Slowly anger comes out again from me. I turned my attention to asshole Gregg. It's still on the other line because I can hear his breathing.
"Are you drunk?"
"Not bad, Miss beautiful. Just had a hard time."
"For what?"
"For you"
"What, for me?
"Ah, nothing, forget it. Bye!"
"Crazy!" I whispered.
Don't I want to drink? It's like Gregg's mood swings. Still calling, our conversation is over.
I took some wine and poured it into the glass. I stumbled upon it one after another. I want to get drunk to forget all the complicated things in my life even just now. I was drunk.
Daddy flashed in my mind. This is me again, the past again!
I feel drunk but still lacking, I still want to drink a lot. Until I ran out of a bottle of wine.
I tried to stand up, I succeeded but I fell. Another time I did but I really couldn't stand alone. I clung to the bar counter to support myself but I fell down.
I crawl until I reach the couch. I managed to get in and lay down. While lying I could remember our past with Dale, most especially the day he dumped me.
I cried a lot that time begging him to forgive me, to give me a second chance but it did not happen. I cried out loud with frustration.After all, I want a revenge!