Way Back Into Love

chapter eighteen

GREGORY

I WAS angry and anxious. I don't know what would I say and act if I will see her now. After seeing that scene in Haven's I can't think straight. The pain in my chest keeps on hurting me.

Margaux kissed Noah in front of me; can anyone tell me what should I feel? I was jealous, I am. I'm on my way in Margaux condo this morning when I saw her coming out in her door. Hindi ako mapakali kaya sinundan ko ito. I'm on my way when an email pops in my phone. It was from Simon and I hope I didn't open it. Margaux and Noah was a thing we back years ago.

Noah was one of my closes friend but things become a mess when he and Celine become a thing. Celine dump me during my proposal of marriage to her and the reason was Noah. I'm in the process of accepting them because of the person I love right now.

Yes, I do love Margaux, it's sudden but it's true. I give her the time she wanted but what I saw made me realized it's not because you give everything means someone will stay and be contented for what you could give them. Love is not enough I guess.

One fucking week after that scene I never called or see Margaux. I need to fix my mind before I could say something to her that I will regret after. She did the same too. It's suffocating me. Every time I woke I want to see her lovely face until I sleep I'm thinking of her.

I was busy doing office stuffs when the door of my office opened as my secretary and the person I didn't expect to see is here.

"I'm sorry sir but Miss Celine force to come." My secretary. I stop her by nodding.

"Bring us some drinks" I said.

I offer Celine a sit while I manage to stand. It's been ages after I saw her face again. I look at her big tummy indicating she was pregnant. I do I imagining Margaux bearing our child.

"What's up?" I said just to shift the awkwardness of the moment.

"I'm sorry." Two words that made me stop for a seconds.

"I'm sorry for hurting you. I'm sorry for breaking your friendship with Noah. I know it's not easy to forgive what I've done. I'm not looking for your forgiveness now but I wish someday. What I want is your understanding. The only thing i think as a reason, maybe this will come as an excuse but I love him. I love Noah more than I love you." Sincerity is what I'm seeing right now.

I'm out of words. But my heart understands it all along.

"Are you happy?" The only words I can utter. She smiles brightly, reminding me of how I saw her for the first time. She touches her belly before answering me.

"I am, Gregory. I'm happier knowing that we will expect another person who will complete our called family."

I thought I won't give her my smile for what she did but look at me right now smiling to her and offering my open hand for embrace. I saw tears in her eyes as what I did; she stands up and accepts the offer I give her. So warm, I feel relax. I realize not every first love story will end up in forever but the friendship will always stays.

I heard the door opens thinking that it was my secretary but I almost push Celine as I smell a familiar fragrance. I look up as I see the person who made me stuck for a moment. I closed my eyes thinking that I was hallucinating that Margaux is in front of me right now. When I look again I saw furious and angry features of Margaux.

"Margaux" I utter.

"Gladly you still know me." Plain she said.

Celine break our hugs and look at Margaux as I did.