From Bitter to Blissful: An Arranged Tale of Love

Chapter 11

Zhan woke up with a heavy mood his head was throbbing due to drink last night, every event was blur in his mind lost in haze of alcohol, rubbing his temples he tried to shake off the fog of confusion. He looked around, the room was empty he pushed the sheets away and went towards the bathroom with unsteady movements. He took a cold shower to clear his mind but the same question lingered, What happened last night? He slightly remembered the scenes but they are not clear so he didn't understand what happened.

He dressed up and came downstairs, the house was unsteadily quiet. Nowadays Yibo waited for him for breakfast even if its nothing to talk about they do breakfast together but today there is no sign of him in the house.

"Maybe he didn't come home last night, maybe something urgent came over" he thought.

He went to the kitchen made himself a cup of coffee, as he came to the living room his eyes fell upon the paper on the table, he took the paper and what was written on it made Zhan's eyes open wide his expressions worried.

Dear Zhan,

I'm writing this letter with a heavy heart, filled with regret and sorrow. I know words can't get you precious time back, the things that you lost because of me, it's not easy to forgive but I hope you once trust my words. Last night, I know how much I have hurt you, I thought you have forgiven me and I can make a place in your heart now. Thanks to fate that I knew how you actually felt otherwise I will become the scar that never healed. I never wanted to hurt you, and I'm so sorry for the pain I've caused.I didn't realize how much my actions were hurting you. It felt like I had become a jinx in your life, like everything I touch turns to ash.You deserve all the happiness in the world, but I was like a dark cloud, blocking the sun from shining on you. I have loved you since the day I met you, with every passing day my feelings have grown stronger. I never wanted to hurt you, I wanted to take care of you but I don't know how my own insecurities and jealousy got in the way, and I ended up hurting you instead. Every word I said to you was true. When I told you I loved you, I meant it with all my heart. I want you to be mine, but I understand if that can never happen now.
I'm truly sorry, Zhan. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me someday. All I want is for you to be happy, even if it means I can't be a part of your life. May you live your life fully and find someone that can bring happiness to your heart.
With all my love and regret,

Yibo.

Zhan's heart sank after reading these words he felt his body numb by thoughts of what he had done last night? Now he understood that what he thought was a dream actually was a true it was actually Yibo he yelled at and pushed. He didn't understand what to do he punched the arm of the couch.He took his phone and called Yibo but no answer from the other line. He felt his breath heavy he was aware of Yibo's behavior Nobody knew what he would do this thought made him scared. He doesn't know whom he talks about in this situation he took the keys and went towards the garage, Yibo's car was also there it made zhan more worried he drove to Jiyang's house, he rang the bell twice but no answer came  he became anxious and  knocked the door with more power Jiyang opened the door he seems sleepy but his eyes wide open looking at Zhan

"What happened?" he asked looking at Zhan's situation

Zhan tried to talk but his heart beat was so fast and it was difficult for him to talk. Jiyang took him inside to the living room  and gave him some water

"Calm down, take a sip",he handed him a glass of water Zhan took a sip and returned it to jiyang

"Now tell me what happened, do you again have a fight with Yibo"Jiyang asked sitting beside him

"No, but I hurt him I was drunk last night and didn't remember what I said to him he left this note for me" Jiyang took the paper and read it he looked worried towards Zhan.