Two years ago
The wind blew my hair while I was walking to my boyfriend's apartment. It was our second anniversary today and I was planning to surprise him by giving this cake.
And I baked it for Chase.
I was smiling the whole time when I got there. I rang the doorbell but no one answered.
While waiting, I suddenly remembered that Chase gave me an extra key. He told me that I can visit here anytime I want.
"Happy An..." I didn't finish my words when I saw no one.
I checked the surroundings but there was no sign of him.
"Chase?" I called.
My feet walked towards his bedroom but suddenly I stopped when I heard a familiar noise.
My heartbeat starts beating loudly when I hear moans and groans from the inside. My hands were trembling when I decided to knock.
This couldn't be happening right?
Tears fell from my eyes but I immediately wiped them.
The moan of a girl becomes louder like a wild animal and that's when I decided to open the door.
The cake I was holding fell and it made a noise, they suddenly looked at me. The girl was above him and she suddenly shrieked when she saw me. Chase was also shocked when he saw me and immediately pushed the girl away.
"K-Kendra..." he called.
They immediately got up. I watched the cake lying on the floor. The cake that I've been working for hours is now broken deformed as how my life has been turned upside down.
I was trembling.
"Kendra..." he got closer to held my hand but before he could do that, I slapped him.
"You're a cheater!" I shouted.
"Kendra, let me explain,"
"Explain what Chase?!" I yelled at him.
He tried to hold my hand but I pushed it away. The happiness I felt suddenly disappeared like a bubble!
"I was drunk... I'm sorry Ken,"
He tried to close our space again but I pushed him away.
"You're disgusting! I can't believe you cheated on me and seriously? With this girl?"
She looks like a little puppy. I glared at her.
"I-I'm sorry..." he held my hand but I slapped it.
Like any other man, he is exactly the same!
I want to slap him so damn hard again but I realized I can't do anything anymore.
"Ken..."
"Stop calling me that!" I screamed.
He looked shocked with my sudden scream.
"You're worse than I thought Chase," I said coldly.
He shook his head again.
"I-I was dr-"
"You cheated on me on our anniversary!" I painfully said.
Tears fell from my eyes again but this time I didn't wipe it. I was hurting! It hurts like hell! The joy I felt to celebrate our anniversary suddenly disappeared and was replaced by bitterness and pain.
I saw him gulped and looked away.
Am I not enough for him?
Damn it!
I never thought that he would do this. He was the perfect man for me but boy, I was wrong!
I slowly retreated out of his room. I promise I won't come back here. No matter what happens.
"Kendra!" he called and grabbed my hand.
I slapped it away, feeling disgusted.
"We're done Chase," I said coldly.
"N-No... K-Kendra please give me another chance!" He suddenly grabbed my arms but I pushed him away.
"Don't freakin' touch me! You're disgusting!" I screamed.
"K-Kendra..." he was already crying.
"I hate you to death," I whispered.
He stopped when he heard that. He looked at me with pleading eyes but my heart was really hurting.
The wind blew my hair again while I was walking away. This time, I finally realized that men are trash.
On this day, I decided to finally walk away.
Away from the past.
"Are you listening Kendra?" Caryl snapped at me.
I blinked twice and looked at her.
"W-What?" I asked.
"Gosh! Are you okay? You're a bit stressed." she said and touched my forehead.
"I'm fine,"
She sighed. "You should relax and take a break,"
I smiled. "It's okay Caryl, I don't need any of that and besides I still have pending work to do."
She rolled her eyes. "We should go clubbing,"
"That is not a good idea, you know o-"
"But it's cool! Just for today, please?" she insisted.
I shook my head.
"Pretty please?" she smiled cutely.
"Caryl,"
"You will not reject me this time Kendra," she said with finality.
I bite my lips. I know I've been very busy designing clothes lately. Caryl has been bugging me with these past few days to go clubbing but I always rejected her.
I'm a workaholic woman for god's sake!
I looked at her and she was about to cry! Her eyes were full of hope. What the hell?
But I sighed.
"You know I can't say no to you right?" I said with a small smile.
"Yipey!" she almost jumped off excitement while I shook my head.
I can't help but smile at her reaction. I guess I should relax and take a chill for a moment huh?
The evening came and we decided to go. We picked the middle-class bar here in Santa Ana. Caryl told me to wait inside because her fling is also going to join us.
I looked around and saw the beauty of the inside. A lot of people were cheering for something. That's when I decided to go on a bartender to order something.
"One tequila,"
The bartender nodded at me.
While waiting for my order, I caught someone staring at me. His eyes were dark and dangerous.
I looked away. Is he looking at me though?
I tried to look at him again but the bartender handed me the drink.
"Thanks!"
I immediately drank the tequila. I bite my lips and ordered again.
While waiting for my other tequila, I felt someone sit beside me.
He was the man who stared at me earlier!
Boy, he's so handsome. He was like a Greek god from the mythologies. His eyes looked hard and dangerous. I could almost hear my heartbeat and now he's so close to me.
I almost gasped when he moved closer.
Before he could say anything, someone grabbed my freaking arms! I almost screamed but when I saw who it was.
"We're looking for you everywhere Kendra!" she exhaustedly said.
I rolled my freaking god damn eyes and looked back at the man I was looking at earlier.
He's gone? He was just here! Right in front of me!
Where did he go?
I sighed heavily and closed my eyes.
Is this even or real? How did he disappear quickly? Is he Flash?
I've already drank one tequila but I think my head is spinning!
"Kendra! Hello!" Caryl snapped at me.
I looked at her and she was with someone. I think it's her fling.
"Did you see a man next to me earlier?" I asked.
She frowned at her brows.
"What?"
I shook my head and held my forehead.
"Never mind," I murmured.
Did I really see him? Or is it just an illusion?
"Let's dance! C'mon," she happily said.
Before I could protest, she already grabbed my arms towards the dancefloor. She music was bop and Caryl started dancing. I haven't moved on from the man who sat beside me earlier.
The music got louder and louder. That's when I decided to dance. I swayed my body through the music and closed my eyes.
I didn't know this feels good!
It feels like heaven.
While dancing, I felt someone behind my back. I didn't pay attention to that and just continued dancing until I felt him getting closer behind me.
I opened my eyes and looked at the person behind.
His eyes were glimmering. He licked his lips while looking at me and suddenly the music became romantic.
"You look amazing," I heard him whispered.
I thought I would never see him again. I even thought he was just an illusion!
"May I have this dance, milady?"
I don't know what went through my mind but I nodded slowly. It felt like electricity ran through my body when he grabbed my waist.
"You're beautiful," he complimented.
I blushed when he said that.
"T-Thank you," I can't believe I'm stuttering!
Damn it!
Kendra, he's just a boy.
Remember what happened in the past.
The romantic music is now playing slowly. I was nervous when he was looking at me intently. I can't believe what I'm feeling right now!
"Do you mind if I get your number?" he whispered sexily.
I nodded slowly. He smiled genuinely and gave me his phone.
I typed my number and saved it. I returned the phone to him.
Three years of being single, I can't believe I'm feeling this tension again! I had many suitors back then but this man feels new to me.
My eyes widened when he suddenly caressed my cheeks. His eyes were fixed on my lips and I saw his adams apple moved.
I quickly looked away and removed myself from him. I heard him call me but I just shook my head. I sighed and looked for Caryl. She's just behind me earlier! I looked again but the crowd was too full!
My head was literally spinning and that man earlier... Damn it! I can't fall in love but he's so handsome.
I continued to look for Caryl but I never saw her. Where the hell did, she go? I sighed heavily and decided to go home. My head is spinning. I can't even look for Caryl.
I will really choke you tomorrow Caryl!
I woke up late because of tiredness. I don't even know how I got home last night! I immediately got up and washed my face.
My eyes widened. It was already afternoon!
I only drank one tequila last night!
I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. Maybe I was just really tired? And maybe Caryl was right. I should rest and learn to care of myself again.
While I was brushing my teeth, my phone suddenly beeped. I grabbed it and there was a text message!
Unknown Number:
Hope to see you again :)
It was sent yesterday. I frowned and wiped my lips. Unknown number? Who the hell is this?
My eyes widened as I remembered the man, I met last night.
Oh, my goodness! Is this him? My heart suddenly hurt and I feel like my ribcage is going to break!
Estupida Kendra! Did I flirt with him? Why can't I remember anything?
Damn it!
In the end, I ignored his message. I don't even know his freakin' name!
Three pm when I decided to go on my shop. Caryl didn't show up and she didn't message me! What a fake friend!
I started my work peacefully. I designed the number four clothes of my client. She was a model from Guess and it was really nice to work with her. She was sweet and humble to me.
While I was sketching my phone suddenly beeped. It was a text message from that boy again!
Unknown Number:
Hey
I rolled my eyes and ignored it.
Why is he bugging me anyway?
I continued sketching but it beeped again.
Unknown Number:
I'm in front of your shop :)
My eyes widened when I read his message. I immediately got up and walked to my shop's entrance.
I was so shocked to see him leaning to his car. I gasped and hide behind the door.
What the hell? How did he find me? And how did he know that this is my shop?
I startled when my phone beeped.
Unknown Number:
Are you gonna hide there forever? *chuckles*
I bite my lips and glared at my phone. How dare him!
I slowly open the door and I almost got a heart attack when he's in front of my door!
"Damn it!"
"Sorry, did I scared you?" he chuckled.
I admit he's so handsome today. He was wearing a simple maroon t-shirt paired with maong pants and black boots.
Oh god! Seriously Kendra? I can't believe you're describing him now!
"Can I come in?" he said in a low baritone voice.
I trembled when he suddenly got closer and that's when I decided to let him in. He smiled at me and boy, I think I'm going to melt!
How can he be so handsome?
Damn it! Erase! Erase! He's not handsome!
"U-Uhh, did I bother you?" he asked while looking at my sketchpad.
I shook my head.
"I-I was just practicing..." my voice got croaked.
Practice? That's not a practice for goodness sake! It's for my client!
I heard him chuckled.
"Really?"
"How did you know this is my shop?" I asked.
He shrugged.
"I asked your friend," then he smiled, again.
"And she told you?" my eyes went chinky after I said that.
I saw him licked his lips and nodded.
"Caryl," I hissed. "I will really choke you if I see you," I whispered.
I heard him laugh and now I'm wondering if he heard that!
"You mind if I sit here?" he asked and pointed at my sofa.
I nodded. "Yeah, sure."
Before I could do anything else, my phone suddenly rang. I was shocked for a moment because of its sudden vibration.
I heard him chuckled.
He stopped when he saw me glaring at him. He just smiled and I know he's teasing me!
The caller's name was Maggie, my best friend from the US. I walked away and answered the call.
"Hi Ken!" her sweet angelic voice greeted.
"Hey... What's up?" I greeted.
"I'm doing good, how 'bout you?" she asked.
I smiled. "I'm fine,"
"You know Ken, I have something to tell you!" she said excitedly.
"Oh really? What is it?" I asked.
She paused for a moment.
"I'm visiting Philippines! I will visit you! Yay!" she said happily.
I can't help but to feel excited about what she just said. But wait, this is not a prank, right?
"Is this true Mags? Or just a prank?" I sarcastically said.
"What? Of course not! I will visit you okay?" she assured me.
"And why would you visit me after all those years huh?" I asked.
"Because I miss you!"
I smiled and giggled.
"I miss you too,"
I heard a groaned at my back when I said that. I immediately looked behind and saw him trying to lie down at my sofa! He was so huge and the sofa now looks smaller because of the size of his body.
I looked at him and he just gave me a sweet smile.
I rolled my eyes.
"Kendra? Are you still there?" I heard Maggie asked.
"Y-Yeah,"
"I said, I'm getting married!"
"What!?" I said surprised.
I heard her giggled. "Yes! You heard it right babe! I'm getting married in October!" she said happily.
I gasped.
"Wow! I can't believe you're getting married Mags, you're still twenty-three!"
"Well, twenty-three isn't bad and besides my soon to be husband is already twenty-six!" she giggled.
"That's good," I said happily too.
"Anyway, I still have works to do and see you tomorrow?" she said.
"You'll be here tomorrow?" I was shocked.
"Of course! I can't wait to see you my best friend and also I will introduce my fiancé to you," she giggled again.
"Wow! I'll be waiting for you then," I giggled and smiled.
"Yeah, yeah, bye!"
The call ended immediately and I can't believe what she just said! I'm also twenty-three but I don't think marriage is for me.
I'm single and still not ready to have a boyfriend.
Trust issues.
I looked at my back and saw him sleeping peacefully at my sofa. It's already five in the afternoon and I guess I'll just leave him here?
I feel that he is tired and sleepless because he immediately fell asleep on the sofa.
I don't want to disturb him either so I decided to put a note beside him. I took a comforter from the cabinet and slowly placed it on him.
And thank god he didn't woke up!
The next day, I woke up feeling happy because of Maggie's arrival. She said that we will be meeting later at a luxurious restaurant. I yawned and took a bath. I dressed formal and picked my favorite shoes. I also brush my teeth and did some skin routine.
After that, I grabbed my phone and I was surprised when it's flooded with messages.
It's from him! I almost forgotten him yesterday! I know it was a bad idea to leave him there but I don't have any choice. I don't want to disturb his sleep and we're not close either.
Unknown Number:
Where are you?
Unknown Number:
You left me?
Unknown Number:
Seriously woman?
I received many more messages from him but I didn't read them. I was guilty and I never thought he would really sleep there.
I typed a message.
To: Unknown Number
I'm really sorry. I just don't want to disturb your sleep.
After I sent it, I hide my phone. The guilt crept inside me but I shook it away.
It's not your fault! It's his fault.
After a while, Maggie called and told me that they landed early and now they're in the restaurant.
I was smiling the whole time and when I arrived, I immediately saw her sitting on a VIP table. I waved my hand and when she saw me, she got up and hugged me.
"I miss you so much!" she said and hugged me tightly.
"I miss you too Mags, it's been seventeen years..." I smiled.
"C'mon! We already ordered food." she said.
I smiled and let her grab my hand.
We are now sitting in a four-seater table. She was smiling the whole time and I can't help but to smile at her.
She's like a sister to me.
"Oh! Here he is,"
I was curious about her boyfriend slash fiancé and when I saw who it was, I felt like my whole world shutted down!
What the hell?
Is this for real?
"Kendra?" his voice was clearly shocked too.
"Chase?"