Love's Wild Card (Completed)

Burned

After Mew went home in the morning, Gulf spent major part of his day swooning over the fact that Mew had been so worried about him. He cared so much that he was thinking of so many ways to help him. He even thought of taking care of his education and job. Who does that?

Gulf didn't think he was reading too much into this. Mew definitely had feelings for him. Nothing else explained his behavior. Gulf was giddy with excitement. They were already in a fake relationship, it won't be a problem to make it a real one.

Gulf quickly called Tine, "Hey, I have something to tell you."

"I'm coming over. I need to tell you something urgently."

"Okay, I'll order pizza and burger. Come fast."

Tine arrived in 30 minutes and looked like he has been crying. Gulf got worried by the expression on his face.

"What's wrong? "

"Sarawat."

"Did you say no to him?"

"No, I said yes."

"So what happened? "

"He was so angry with you."

"Huh? Why me? "

"Someone told him that you proposed to Mew because we had a bet going on and even now you are just doing this for the bet."

"WHAT?"

"I tried to make him understand that it wasn't true but he wouldn't listen."

"Who told him that? "

"I don't know. He didn't tell me."

"I think I know who did."

"Who? "

"Remember I told you about that guy, Park Jimin. It's him I'm sure. He told me that Mew was playing me fool and told the same thing to him. He must have told Mew by now."

"Why is he doing this? "

"I have no idea but I am going to confront him. Don't worry, Tine I'll tell Mew and Sarawat everything. They will believe us."

Gulf hugged Tine to reassure him. He was so angry with Jimin. How could he do this to them? They didn't even know him so ruin everything? Maybe he had something against Mew or Sarawat. Or it could be that he liked Mew. That made sense to him.

Gulf quickly dialed Mew's number but he didn't pick up. Gulf tried many times to call him but he didn't pick up. Gulf messaged him explaining everything but he didn't see the messages.

Gulf was getting restless. He went to Mew's home and the door was opened by Evangeline dressed in Mew's shirt. It was the shirt Gulf had gifted him. It was definitely that one. Gulf wasn't sure how should he react. Should he go in and demand an explanation? But what does it even matter? They weren't actually in a relationship so did he even have any rights on Mew?

And wasn't seeing Eva here when Mew had been ignoring him for hours enough answer? Mew was done with him. Just like that. Still Gulf wanted to hear it from him.

"Where's Mew? "

"He's inside showering. Isn't it too late to visit? "

"I'm his boyfriend. I can visit whenever I want."

"Oh Gulf, I think Mew didn't tell you. We got together today. You know, he was just dating you to make me jealous. He's head over heels for me."

"That's not true. He doesn't like you at all."

"How utterly naive you are. It's cute."

"I need to talk to him. "

"He doesn't want to. Take a hint."

"Who's at door, Eva? "

"Mew." Gulf called at him and New turned around to see him. He looked at him for few seconds without saying anything. His expression was hard to read. He didn't look angry neither happy. He looked so cold. It chilled Gulf to bones.

"What are you doing here? "

"Mew, we need to talk."

"Sure."

"Won't she go away? "

"Why would she?"

"Mew why weren't you picking up my call? "

"Look Gulf, let's end this sham. Fake dating, I mean. Everything is resolved so you don't have to pretend anymore. Let's not contact each other anymore."

"But why Mew? I thought you liked me? "

"What? When did I say I liked you? Did you take this facade too seriously?"

"I'm not talking about that. Even without that we had something, didn't we? I like you, Mew."

"Oh God, Gulf. How many times must I reject you to make you understand that I'm not interested in you at all. Get over it."

"Did Jimin tell anything to you? He's lying, Mew."

"Jimin? He didn't tell me anything. Look let's not make it more complicated. It was going to end anyway so let's end it now."

"But how can you just wnd everything like that? "

"Gulf, stop being a nuisance."

"Then why did you care about me so much? Why help me all the time? "

"I felt bad for you that's all."

"Mew, why are you behaving like this?"

"Don't make it more difficult. "

"I gave my heart to you twice and all you did is trample on it. I'll leave you alone now. In future Mew don't care about me even if you feel bad for me. Leave me to deal with it. Don't be kind to me and don't ever talk to me. Even if I'm dying, don't help me. Let me die. Good bye."

Gulf left with tears streaming down his face. He choked back a sob. He hailed a taxi to reach home. He was in no condition to walk home.

He could feel his heart breaking and he had only himself to blame. He once again mistook kindness and pity for something more. Could he be any more pathetic? What was he going to do now? Move on? If only it was that easy. He wanted to lash out at Mew but it would make him look desperate. Whatever Mew said was true, he couldn't fight with that.

He once again fell for a jerk who didn't give a damn about him. Like all his past relationship this was a failure too. It ended before it even started. Love wasn't for him. He wouldn't get that happily ever after. He was doomed when it came to love. Maybe he should just give up.