Happily Never After

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

NICOLE

My mind's all fuck up with all the possibilities of what he said. What the fuck is it? He left me hanging, for God's sake! What do I know about what he will say? I don't want to assume but I just control it!

"Really? She's here?" I overheard the conversation Richard was having when I got out of the room.

"Yeah, I feel guilty, bro." he said, full of concern in his tone.

"Why?" the guy asked. "Wait, don't answer me, I already know."

Oh, c'mon. I was that close. Argh!

"Bro, you still know that I think Nicole is her." Richard replied.

Her? Who is that her?

"Well, there are some circumstances, but no. She's the complete opposite, dude." The guy defended.

Who is this girl they're referring to? And who is this guy?

"Well, it depends where you'll believe in. I won't push you to." Richard shrugged. I took the chance to show myself and they were shock as fuck.

"Luke?" I asked, shocked to see his face. He flashed me a sheepish smile.

"H-hey, Steph!" He stuttered.

"Richard, we still have a conversation to finish." I sighed.

"You need to rest." He shrugged.

Oh, so now you're avoiding me.

"NO! I WON'T LEAVE UNTLESS YOU'LL TELL ME WHAT WAS THAT YOU WERE GONNA SAY!" I shrieked in frustration. He widened his eyes.

"Gee, Steph, I never knew you could be so mad." Luke commented as he tried to reach my hand.

"SHUT UP, LUKE AND DON'T TOUCH ME!"

"I'm not even touching you!" He blurted as he raised his hands in the air.

"St- I mean Nicole, calm down. You're sick."

"NO!" I snapped. "Tell me," I said through gritted teeth, never leaving his eyes.

He sighed, "Danielle and I are already in a relationship." He looked away, "She's my girlfriend and I love her. So. Much." He added.

It was like a hundred thousand knives stabbed my heart. I felt my world crashing down in an instant. Tears started to escape mmy eyes and all the butterflies just died. I ran away, far from everyone and everything.

My feet led me to a secret garden where I sat on one of the swings and began to cry. I buried my face in my hands wishing that the ground would just swallow me. It hurts, it hurts so badly.

"Why was so I blind? The answers are very clear to me all this time!" I yelled through my hands. I heard someone sigh, but I didn't bother to look up.

"Want some company?" as he said those words I knew who it was.

"Why are you here, Luke?" I asked as I glanced up to see him standing in front of me, holding out his handkerchief.

"Because, I'm not over there." He joked.

"I have no time for jokes." I said as I slapped his hands away. He knelt down in front of my then wiped my tears away.

"I was just kidding." He laughed softly, "You know, its not the end of the world. There are a lot of guys out there. Deserving and wanting for your love. He might haven't come yet, but he'll come for sure." He gave me a small smile. I managed to smile despite of the pain in my chest.

"Then why did this happened to me?" I sniffed.

He scratched the back of his neck while thinking for an answer. "Maybe this serves as a lesson for you to know that he's not the right guy for you."

"Luke?"

"Hmm?"

"Thank you." I smiled. He made me understand life, all I have to do is move on. With that, I stood up and held out one hand.

"C'mon,"

"Where are we going?" he asked.

"It's a surprise. I'll treat you." I said, the smile never leaving my face.

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HEY READERS,

I'm really sorry if ngayon lng ako nakapag update, busy kasi guys and I was on vacation dahil summer ngayon samin. :)

But I'll try to make up for the very long wait because, you're all worth it.

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