Angela was sitting on the sofa in her room, listening to music, trying to keep her mind away from the past. Her mom just left after forcing her to take some pills. She hasn't told anyone yet that he is back. She hoped that he won't come in he life again, yet she remembered well what was written in the last night text. Angela, it's me, Ryan. I want to talk. It was a short text with no particular meaning, yet to her, it was the most frightening text she had ever received. She shifted on the sofa, resting her head on its arm when her phone beeped. She picked it up from the sofa and found Quen's text popping in the screen.
"How are you doing?" He asked.
"Fine, just took some meds,"
"Sure? " She smiled before typing back....
" Sure. Thanks for asking. "
"Okay, now get up and pack your bags. We are leaving tomorrow. "
" But we're supposed to go in two days'"
"Change of plan and no more question. Meet me tomorrow at the airport. "He ended the text.
" Ooh God bless this boy! He always does as he wishes" she cursed at her phone and went to the ward robe to pack.
" How much I love packing," she mumbled to herself. Note the sarcasm. She drew her suit case from the top of the ward and opened it. Just then, her phone started ringing. Fear started building up in her veins. Could it be him. She wondered, walking toward the sofa where she left her phone, but as she approached the more she got scared. What if it's him? Will she be able to pick it up? And if she pick up,what will she say?. All those questions and many others popped inside her head, yet she didn't have answers for them. She took the phone in her hand and found that it was Brena's call. She quickly pressed receive to be welcomed by Brena's impatient voice.
" Gir, what took you so long to answer?" Brena asked.
Angela took in a deep breath and decided to tell her. After all,she is her best friend.
" I have something to tell..." Before she could finish,Brena cut her in.
" I have something to tell you to, and I beg you to let me, first," Angela smiled. She loved how Brena couldn't wait to tell a story. It's like her lips are itching to say it. But don't get it wrong, she become a volt when it comes to secrets.
"Okay, I'm all ear, " she put on ear plugs and waited for to tell her story while she packed her clothes.
" Remember last night when I told you that I was meeting a client?"
" Yep.." Angela answered.
" It was Danny"
" What? That's a bombshell. Tell me the rest "At the moment,she forgot everything and let her mind focus on Brena,and she was grateful for it. Maybe that's what she lacked a year ago, a true friend.
Flash back.
That night, Brena agreed to give Danny a chance to explain himself. She wanted to know why he betrayed her when all she did was loving he, so she followed him to his car. She didn't know where he was taking her, not that she cared, though. As long as he won't pester her afterwards, she was okay with everything.
" You remember this place?" He asked after they got out of the car. Of course, she did remember. How could she forget a place like this but she decided to give him the most unexpected answer.
" This is a national art museum I visit it almost every year, and I'm giving you ten minutes to explain yourself," a moment of silence passed before Danny broke it.
" Let's sit there while we talk." she nodded, and they walked toward the water fountain and sat there.
" It's been a year and three months after we broke up, two years since we met. You were staring at this painting I don't even remember cause I couldn't get my eyes off you, " a beam of happiness emitted from his eyes as he recalled the day." When you turned and our eyes met, I felt my heart melting because of your beauty. I was mesmerized, and I told myself that if one day I get my hands on this lady, I won't ever let go" he turned to look in her eye, but she looked down in response.
He held her chin high for her to meet his eyes." Believe me when I say this,Brena, maybe you regret that day, but I'll never ever regret meeting you"She could feel the genuine in his word. He never used her full name when not serious,but she had no room for weakening.
" Five minutes left" she said,and he turned away to hide the pain forming in his eyes.
" You thought I gave up on you, right?" he said again,yet she only stayed silent.
"Leaving was the only way out".
Brena chuckled at his words." Oh really! Right. you had to leave with your childhood sweetheart"She added angrily.
" Will you believe me if I say I didn't know it? Dad planned it all with Sarah. He told me that he would agree to our relationship only if I go to Australia to meet with our partners. You know that I always refused to engage in his business,but I had to do it if it meant I'll be with you"
" Then why didn't you tell me? Did you think I wouldn't allow you? I always supported you for heaven' sake, " she snapped.
" That's the most thing I regret in this life. It was so stupid of me. I thought of surprising you. I would buy a ring there and propose to you right when I came back beside it was supposed to be only three days. but I was cheated. When I landed, I found Sarah waiting for me and gave me the shocking news. She told me that my passport is banned and that they announced my engagement with her everywhere. The whole world turned around me, I thought about you, how you took it and lost my mind. I don't know how I entered her car or how I reached the hotel. All I know is that I woke up in my hotel room. I stayed inside the room for two days, drinking and smoking, thinking about what to say to you. When I finally decided to call you,you bite me to it and sent a text saying that you hate me more than anything in the world and that you hated the fact that I smoke and wish me to choke on it. that text wasn't what killed my heart but the fact that I won't ever see you again"
He turned his head to face her and found her crying. Her cheeks were red and wet from tears. He wiped off her tears with his hands caressing her cheeks. " Don't cry, baby girl, don't cry," yet she cried even more. everything was her fault. If she hadn't sent that text, maybe everything would be okay.
" What about the engagement? " She asked between cries.
" I refused it, and dad refused to let me return home too. My life there was a hell. I started getting drunk every day and later took drugs. " The last word made Brena's heart sunk with guilty. " Later father found it, he decided it was a time to stop. They took me to rehab, and I stayed there for about six months. When I was about to come I asked Quen to check on you for me but you were nowhere to be seen so I decided you didn't want to see me anymore. Later father died so I went to stay by mom's side".
" But it wasn't worth it," she said in a soft voice." You should have married her. You shouldn't have ruined your life for me. It wasn't worth it, " she cried out, shaking her head.
Danny hesitantly held her hand in his and looked in her watery eyes." You mean a lot to me. Since the day I met you, you have become my everything. I never imagined the day without you, and when that day came, forgetting you was the last thing I could ever be able to do. So please don't say that I should have married her. I never betrayed you, and I don't plan to do it in the future. I just wanna make up for my mistakes. " he paused and searched for a reaction, but all he could see were tears clouding her eyes. " I know I fucked up but I can't bear this anymore. If only you could ....."
Brena shut him up by pressing her finger on his lips and then replaced the fingers by her own lips. Danny was shocked out of life. He wasn't prepared or even expected it but he didn't waste the chance or time to kiss her back. They shared a Slow passionate kiss deploying longing and patient. After the long sweet kiss, they pulled out.
Danny stared at her, awe stricken and clearly not getting the situation. " What.. does this mean?" He finally managed to ask.
Brena smiled." I love you" she said and shyly narrowed he eyes.
No. Maybe he is lying to himself. He couldn't believe his ears.
" You mean...."
" You heard right ,Danny, I love you and I want you back" she said this time as laud as she could.
He rose up and shouted in disbelieve. This was happening. It really was happening. He sat beside her again and took her hands in his again. " I must tell you something. I quitted smoking. While in rehab I quitted it too. I wanted to leave behind everything you hate" he excitedly told her and she smiled in return.
" I never had a problem with you smoking" she admitted.
" But you said in the text..."
" That was all a lie" she cut in.
" I was angry at you and I need a reason to dump you before you dump me but come to think of it,that was a stupid idea" she looked down in shame.
Danny chuckled. She has always been like this, shying in front of him and he liked it. She become cuter when is shy. He raised her head and looked directly in her eyes. " I love you B, I love you so much" he said and pressed his lips on hers. Pulling her close to him.
I will never lose you again. He told himself.
End of flashback.
" So you guys are together now" Angela giggled after Brena told her the story.
" Yup girl. I feel like I'm on cloud nine" she shouted.
" I'm happy for you sis. You deserve all happiness in the world".
" You too dear. Oh gosh I got carried away and forgot that you had something to tell me too"
" Oh about that it's nothing to worry about. I will tell you another day" she said not wishing to ruin her best friend's mood. " Beside I have packings to do".
" Packing? Where are you going?" Brena asked.
" I have a business trip with Quen and we are leaving tomorrow".
" Just the two of you?" She asked. Angela rolled her eyes. Yeah that's Brena having wild imagination." Should I buy you some sexy nighties?" She giggled.
" Oh my gosh Brena! Stop your dirty mind. It's just the two of us but we are going to be in our own rooms. Beside Quen told me that he has his eyes on one girl"
" Oh my God that must be you" she exclaimed causing Angela to shake her head in disbelieve. "Tell me that like me you also wish that you will find only one room left".
" I'm hanging up " there was no way she could entertain Brena's crazy mind.
One room? She shock her head wipe away the ideas which formed on her mind and continued her packing...