Written In The Stars ☑️

CHAPTER 36

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I couldn't even describe the pain that I felt when I heard about Mew's decision to sell Kana's. As a matter of fact, it was the least that I expected from him. I witnessed how hard he worked every single day and how much love he had for all his employees. Kana's was his firstborn. It was his dream. And for him to painfully let it go just because of one sly woman's intent enraged me and made me want to hurt her physically.

I knew Mew did nothing wrong. I was just disappointed that he didn't tell me about her invitation. I wasn't angry at him at all. I could never. I foolishly decided to ignore him the day after just because I was still upset but I ended up terribly regretting that decision. That same day, Mew found out about Amanda's schemes and I was horrified to even imagine the tremendous amount of pain and misery that it gave him. I could never forgive myself for not being there for him. I wasn't aware. I ignored him for two more days since I also got busy with my upcoming event. I kept myself busy until I noticed I wasn't getting any messages and calls from him anymore. In fact, his last messages were on the day I started ignoring him. That made me wonder so I put my pride aside and sent him a message but he didn't read it. I tried calling but he wasn't answering.

That got me mad. I thought he was getting back at me for ignoring him so I ignored him again for another day. My arrogance got the best of me. It wasn't until I got a message from Patty, our assistant manager, that I became aware of what happened. It brought me back to my senses.

How did I not realize it sooner? Mew would never in a million years ignore me. We'd fight and argue but he's always the first one to make up with me no matter whose fault it is. I should have known something was wrong. I should have known he's acting differently. I should have been there for him. I bombarded him with messages and calls but he was out of reach. Patty told me he went back home and told everybody he wasn't coming back anymore. When I called mom, she said Mew was locking himself in the bedroom and wouldn't say anything. Fear took over me almost instantly.

I decided to tell Eian everything and he was just as shocked as I was. He knew Amanda and he couldn't believe she's capable of doing such a thing. I broke down. I told him I wanted to go home right away. I cried and begged my brother to let me go home. But I was joining a fashion collection so as much as he wanted to let me, he just couldn't. He felt bad for me but he couldn't do anything.

Everyday became a torture. Mew was still ignoring my messages and my calls. I was scared he might have fallen into depression. He was so loving and so trusting and with the way things turned out, it was easy to switch on that sleeping depression button inside of him. I was so worried. Even if mom assured me that he was eating, I still couldn't stop worrying. He was still not talking about what happened. He just told mom everything was fine and that he'd talk with her next time. That didn't sound good to me at all. Everything wasn't okay and Mew definitely wasn't okay as well.

I kept cursing Amanda in my head. She did all this mess. She was a bitch and I was right about her. How dare her do this to Mew? Mew was a good friend and a colleague to her. Even when I hated her so much, Mew stayed neutral. How could she hurt a person who showed her nothing but genuine kindness and respect?

G: Are you happy now? Are you happy with what you did?

I found myself sending her that private message. I didn't expect her to answer right away but she did.

A: Of course. I know Mew will come back to me soon.

Wow. She's really something else. Delusional. I decided not to answer her anymore. She's clearly gone crazy. There was no use stooping to her level. However, after a few minutes, she sent another message.