When I First Met You

Chapter Ten: Felix's Salvation

Chapter Ten: Felix's Salvation (BONUS CHAPTER)

There seem to be a million things turning inside Felix's head at this very moment. He keeps recalling the events from the previous hours at Vera's birthday party. It started off as an innocent night but ended up revealing much more than it should have. Felix let out a heavy sigh he didn't realize he was holding.

Felix was seated in the backseat of his family's black Mercedes, currently headed home. He rubs his eyes and shakes his head trying to rid the drunken events that had occurred that night. 'Why did I kiss Kaida? I wanted to kiss May, but I totally chickened out at the last minute, afraid of getting rejected.' He thought to himself as he looks down at his fiddling fingers.

Felix remembers the hurt and flushed look in May's eyes after his kiss with Kaida, however, he didn't acknowledge it, he just turned away. Felix's heart sinks in that moment, his eyes turn sad at the thought that he missed his chance, and is greatly disappointed in himself. He knew from the start that May and Hyunjin had shared something special. He had his suspicions about their past. Tonight confirmed a great deal for him and everyone in the room.

Felix sits there quietly in the dark Mercedes, his tipsiness aiding his vulnerable emotions. He has liked May since he laid his eyes on her and it's unfair to him that someone like Hyunjin had met her first. Jealousy and sadness consume Felix's heart and mind, making him want to scream and cry at the same time.

'Why do I feel so weak and sensitive today? Is it because their kiss confirmed their connection and that I have no chance? Ugh snap out of it Felix'. He closes his eyes and digs his face into the palms of his hand, in hopes of compressing his state of mind.

Felix's POV

My eyes remain closed, but the darkness and silence keep allowing me to think of May. Damn it! I have many regrets since learning about her connection with Hyunjin. I should've been the one to meet her in Paris first. I wanted her to be mine so bad. Ugh Felix, you're such a loser, she was never yours and never will be and now look, you're head over heels for her. You should've never let your heart open up to her, it's dangerous to put your heart and happiness in someone else's hands.

I should've kept my distance from the start. I regret, I regret, I regret it ALL. There was too much going on in my mind at that very moment.

"I need some air," I say before winding down my window and inhaling the cool night breeze. The car comes to a stop at a traffic light, and I take that as my cue to glance around to see where we were.

We were still only a few blocks from Vera's penthouse. I look across at the convenience store and at that moment, I see a familiar head poke around the shelves before walking out with a plastic bag in her hand. It's Kaida.

"What is she doing there?" I say to no one in particular. I was about to call out to her when the car jerked forward, pushing me back in my seat. Startled by the sudden rush, I position myself properly before turning back to see Kaida in the distance crossing the street.

"Turn back," I say to my driver Marcus who nods and quickly makes a turn at the nearest exit. We drive back and spot Kaida sitting outside a park on one of the nearby benches. I tell Marcus to stop in front of her and he does so before I wind my glass down.

"Need a lift?" I ask with a smirk plastered on my face. Yes, I am still tipsy so what, we're both adults.

Kaida looks up at me, ice cream smudged on the corners of her lips. I tilt my head, 'she eats like a baby. Cute.'

"Felix?" she smiles through her mouthful of ice cream. She quickly nods in acceptance, throws her half-finished ice cream in the bin, gathers her purse before walking up and sliding in the backseat with me.