The Haftways and In-Betweens

Chapter 1

I woke at past 8 in the morning. I hurry because I need to head back to the café. The supplies are under my supervision. I make sure we don't run out of stock.

While in the shower, I notice that my private part is slightly painful, especially when walking. Then I remember what I did the other night. We're safe anyway; we used protection, but the size was extraordinary, or maybe I was just amazed after knowing there is someone so blessed with stuff like that.

It was like a typical day for me. I was doing my routine, gathering supplies and helping the staff in the café.

My EX had been calling the whole day, but I just ignored him. I'm still hurt after knowing what he did, but at the same time, I wasn't guilty of hooking up with someone the night before.

I hadn't heard from Erick that day, but I didn't mind it. It was just a one-night thing and nothing special about it. We can go on with our lives without having any strings attached.

A week had passed, and my EX (Leo) was still bothering me and asking me back. I know I didn't want him back, so I made myself extra busy. That includes going out with friends, partying, drinking, meeting many people, etc.

I have been hanging out with this girl who works in our café. Her name is Candice; she's cute, nice, friendly, and fun. She lessened to me and cheered me up when I was down, which made me trust her. I told her what happened to Leo and me, and I also shared with her things between Erik and me. She knows a lot of stuff about me and my whereabouts, and she became my daily diary.

Even the night I hooked up with Erik, she knew about it too. She gave me advice on what to do and how to deal with Leo. I don't know what had gotten me, but for a short period, Candice was there for me to help me cope with my break-up.

A Week later .....

"I miss you." a message from Erik. I wasn't expecting that. My heart pounded after seeing his message. There were so many thoughts in my mind, but I replied, "I miss you too," without any hesitation.

You know, it's weird someone is sending you "Imissyous" when you only met once to hook up. But I know deep inside I miss him too. I can't stop thinking about him after that night.

Funny because Erik hadn't seen my reply. Two days had passed, and still, I hadn't heard anything from him. So I live my life like how I used to. 

Candice and I had a couple of drinks one night. I saw Erik online. I was kinda drunk, so I hit him up. "Hey!"

"Hey! How you've been?" he replied

"I've been well, thank you. Why are you still up?" my response; it was around 1 am.

"I'm hanging out with friends. It's late already; you should sleep." Erik

"Yes, I will. Good night and have fun." and yes, I went off to bed right after saying good night to him. I wasn't like this before, but I am different when it comes to Erik.

I checked my phone in the morning, and I saw Erik's message.

"You free on the 17th?"

"Yes, I am. What's the plan?" It was Saturday, and so was my day off. And from there, we made a plan to meet on the 17th.

(November 17)

I was so excited to meet him. I went to the salon to fix my hair, and I prepared because I wanted to make it up to him since I looked so awful the last time we met. We agree to meet at 7 in the evening. I am ready to meet him, but he is not online. I have sent a couple of messages already but still got no response from him. Hours have passed, and I saw him online. I no longer send him a message because I might look so needy.