𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

WHEN DESTINY NEVER LET US

This story isn't so new, call it cliche but this is how our story goes.

I remembered how I played with every girls' heart before, but I met this girl. She's a writer but isn't my type honestly, I just commented on her post if I can have a moment of talking with her 'cause I'm just fcking bored that time. I did the first move and luckily she replied. We keep on talking and started to get to know each other and I found out that she's two years older than me. I actually find her boring but fck I don't fcking know about myself why I'm already waiting for her replies, getting annoyed when she has just seen my messages, and getting pissed over those guys she's been interacting with, in the comsec. I know I shouldn't be getting annoyed with them since she's a writer, but fck I just can't help myself but curse those guys. Fck them all.

Time flies and yeah, fck, I never knew I'd fallen for this damn boring girl and, dude, I even confessed my feelings for her. We already met in person during her cousin's birthday and she's damn gorgeous, honestly. But she's too hard to get. Sometimes, I felt like she's pushing me, ignoring me, and driving me away. And it's fcking killing me when she's not replying to me. Fck, I even asked myself what's with this woman that made me stop talking to lots of girls who are chatting and flirting with me.

She's different. That was the only thing I could say. SHE'S DIFFERENT from other girls who only love to flirt with me, 'cause this girl cares for me, for my study and my health. I love the way she scold me whenever I did foolish things, she's so mature yet naive in some ways—I find her cute. She's serious but has this side of being clingy which gives me butterflies. Damn.

But one day, she left and I had never seen her nor found information about her. All I know is that she left the country. Fck, I missed her already. It's been a few months since she left leaving no traces. I was so down and devastated that time and tried to flirt with girls again and I met this girl, a girl who acts and interacts with me exactly how Riri does. She acts and thinks exactly as Riri and I fell for this girl named, Lorainne. I court her and to put it simply, we became together.

One time, as I was scrolling on my nf, I saw her post, she's back. Riri's back.

I don't know why but I'm happy and I missed her.

I chatted with her. Asking her how is she doing and why did she leave.

But her reply broke me.

"I got diagnosed with an illness, got hospitalized, and now I'm still in a process of healing. Btw, didn't I tell you not to like me? It's because I'm afraid I might just leave you crying because of my illness. But my mom motivates me to undergo an operation and I agree without even telling you. I'm sorry for leaving without a clue, I was just eager to undergo an operation so at least, it could prolong my life. And here, I'm alive, and on this day, I decided to say "yes" to you but someone else already told you that, ig? Wow, damn I'm late. HAHAHHA. So, uh, congratulations, Hiro."

Fck. I was so speechless and could only reply, "I'm sorry."

And her reply made me crazy.

"It's okay, Hiro. Don't worry about me, just love your girlfriend and don't ever hurt her."

"Hmm."

"Love her okay?"

"Of course"

"And don't ever play with her feelings. Women weren't toys, and also don't you dare hurt a woman."

"Hmm, yeah."

Sadly, I already did.

I already hurt you.

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I'm already in a two months relationship with Lorraine now. But I don't know 'bout myself. I always wanted to chat with Riri, I missed talking to her but I kept on controlling myself not to talk to her, I don't know! Fck! I shouldn't be missing her like this for I already have a girlfriend, damn!

One time, Jeston, my friend, chatted with me. He's inviting me to a party of one of our high school friends telling me that Riri would also be there. Riri and Jeston are somewhat close with each other, seems like I'm the reason why they became close for I pushed Jeston to approach Riri but I'm not expecting that they would become this close. Can't help but admit that I'm a bit annoyed.

At the party, we're just at one table, me and Lorraine and Jeston and Riri—Idk why it's fcking uncomfortable with me. I secretly took a glance at her—which I shouldn't! But fck! She's fcking gorgeous as hell, as always.

'Hiro, c'mon! Get a grip on yourself! You already have a girlfriend!' I told my mind that but fck! I just have a gulp of my wine instead. Then the song played and I don't know why I'm jealous when Jeston asked Riri to dance with him. I wanted to grab Riri's hand and punch Jeston like damn! What the hell am I thinking?

I grab a glass of wine and get out.

"Fck!" I threw the glass on the wall and punch it.

Fck sht! I shouldn't be feeling this way!

Am I cheating with my girlfriend? Damn!

I know I'm an #sshole and this feeling is bllsh#t.

After a minute, I decided to go inside—and I don't know why I went directly where Jeston and Riri were dancing and grabbed Riri's waist which made everyone surprised.

"Tell me you love me, Riri," I asked her while looking directly into her eyes.

"Hiro, what the heck are you doin'?"

"I know you love me, Riri. JUST TELL ME!" Everyone's attention is on us right now, but I fcking don't care!

"Yes, Hiro I love you and I still love you, but fck! You already have a girlf—" I cut her in by sealing her lips using mine. Yes, I kissed her, in front of everybody—in front of my girlfriend.

But she pushed me away.

I saw a tear trying to escape her eyes, and she uttered, "Please, stop it, Hiro. Don't make the situation even harder. It's hard for me but this isn't right. I'm sorry." And she left me.

I don't know why I'm crying. I'm hurt for hurting her. Damn! This is my second time to cry over a woman and Riri's the reason again. Fck, how ironic, this shitty asshole is in pain right now.

I drive Lorraine home, but before she gets out of the car, I grab her wrist.

"I'm... I'm sorry." She just smiled at me and removed my hands.

"It's okay, Hiro. I should be the one saying sorry." My brows furrowed.

"I didn't tell you that, I'm already engaged, Hiro and overmorrow is my wedding. I'd be leaving the country later. I'm sorry and thank you for the two months. You can now pursue her. I'm hoping for the best to the both of you." She smiled and went inside their house.

—

My mind was full of thoughts as I was driving a car, and maybe because of drunkenness, I didn't see the car coming and it hit mine.

Before I could fully close my eyes, I saw my phone ringing and Riri's picture flashed on it. I smiled. At least for the last moment, it's your face that I've seen.

"I love you, my Riri. I love you, my favorite person."

And everything started to get blurry and dim.

End.