BitterSweet♥

The History*.*

Taylah’s POV

(Flashback.. 20yrs ago)

                I was playing at my room when I heard my mom sobs. I went to her and hugged her. “Mom, why are you crying?” I asked her. But instead of answering my question she just hugged me back. I saw my dad. He was carrying a luggage. I ran and hugged him. I don’t know why but I was scared. I had this instinct that he’s leaving. But he just stared at me and left. I wanted to cry but I can’t cry in front of my mom. Because I know it will just hurt her more. My mom just hugged me.

HE’S GONE..

HE’S GONE..

HE’S GONE..

                Words which kept on playing in my head. My mom told me everything. That dad is not happy with her anymore. He cheated on my mom. I knew that my mom was very hurt, so I tried my best to be strong.

“Mom, I will never ever leave you. Please don’t cry!” I told her.

“I’m sorry baby if mom’s very weak.” she replied.

“I love you mom” and I kissed her in the forehead.

“I love you more, tayl” She smiled. A fake one.

                After our conversation, mom fell asleep. I went to my room. And there I bursted into tears.

“Dad, why did you left?’

“Dad, please come home”

“Mom needs you… I NEED YOU!”

“I thought you love me”

“Did you really love us?”

“DAAAAAD :’(“

                I cried, cried  and cried! But I realized that it was very useless. He’s gone and he can’t hear me.

As I woke up, I went to my bathroom because I have to prepare myself for school. Dad’s waiting downstairs. But reality strikes, I don’t have a dad anymore. How awful.

(At School)

“Taylah, are you okay? Why are you crying?” teacher Jane asked me.

“ahhm. Yes teacher, I’m okay” I wiped my tears.

“ Just tell me if something’s bothering you. Okay?” she insisted.

“Yes teacher. Thankyou!”

                During our break, I went to my secret place. And again, I cried.

“Handkerchief you like?”

“Thank you”

                I looked up to see who owns the hankie. And I saw Lance. Our neighbor and my schoolmate.

“You know what? I know what you’re going through”

“Huh?” I asked.

He laughed. Weird! “My dad also left us. I was hurt, but I’m strong. I had to” he said.

                I just stared at him. I can’t believe it. An ultimate bully in our school came from a broken family.

“So stop crying. You don’t look good” he added.

“I know, you don’t have to tell me” I hissed. “Why are you here? This is my secret place.”

“Because you don’t own this place.” he smirked.

“You’re so mean. I hate you” I shouted. I was about to leave when

“Can you be my bestfriend?”

“Please?”

                I was shocked. But I realized that I needed a friend. A best friend. I faced him and smiled.

“Okay from now on, we’re best friends”

“Really? Wow! Thank you best friend”

                Since then Lance and I became best friends. He promised that he’s not going to leave me. And I trusted him.

(Present)

                I was at my office. And they kept on teasing me about my best friend. They would always say that we’re a destined for each other. We should be a couple. Well, in fact Lance had been courting me since High School. But I have no feelings for him. I kept on rejecting him. It’s not that I don’t like him. Actually, he’s the guy a girl could ever wish for. He’s special for me but as my best friend only. And I don’t want to go beyond the limit. I don’t want to sacrifice our friendship without any assurance of commitment.

“Hey! Taylah?” I snapped back into reality.

“Yes Sar, What?” I asked.

“Are you even listening to me?” Sarah asked.

“Aahh. Ye-ees!” I replied.

“Duhh! Taylah Lopez don’t lie to me” She hissed.

“Ooohh! Sorry Sarah Monterde”

“I said, your BESTFRIEND is waiting for you outside” she said.

“Oopsie Dopsie, I need to go now. Bye Sarah, see you tomorrow.” And I waved goodbye.

                I need to hurry. The ugliest human creature is waiting for me outside. Just kidding xD My bestfriend is such a handsome man. We’re going to see each other today because it’s his birthday. And I’m on my way to the parking lot. There he is.

“BESTFRIEEEEND” I shouted.

“BESTFRIEEEEND!” He imitated my voice. “Why so energetic Tayl?” He laughed.

“Because it’s your birthday you ugly creature” I pouted.

“Birthday? It’s not my birthday” He said in a serious tone.

“Whatever Lance Lofranco!” I rolled my eyes.

He pinched my nose. “Such an impatient kiddo. Let’s go?”.

“Where?”

“Same place”.