The Man in My Dreams

CHAPTER 14: Echoes Of Regrets

Chapter Fourteen: Echoes Of Regrets

VAN ANTHONY

I started walking to follow Zarianna. I hadn't gone far from where we were talking when a hand stopped me.

"Where are you going, Van? We need to go back. We need to go home." It was Gia.

"Go ahead. I'll follow; I just need to go somewhere first."

"No, we need to go home together."

"Just go, Gia. You can go ahead if you're in a hurry, but if you really want to go home with me, then you can wait."

I didn't let her speak after that. I turned away from her and started looking for Zarianna. I checked every corner of the venue but couldn't find her. I decided to go outside, hoping to see her there. And I was right; she was outside, in the garden. But I froze when I saw Luke hugging her. I don't know why I felt this unnamed feeling. I didn't know what to call it. All I knew was that all the blood in my body boils and runs to my head.

Damn. I wanted to punch him. I had just told her not to let anyone touch her, but what was that? Why was someone hugging her?

But no. The future king of the first kingdom is not a troublemaker. There is no such thing as a troublemaker king. I stepped back. It is better not to approach them.

I took large strides back into the venue. I saw Gia still waiting for me. She immediately stood up when she saw me, but I passed by her and went straight to the counter. I ordered a drink from the bartender right away. I wanted to drink to forget what I had seen, even if only for a moment. I started drinking, and Gia approached and sat on the high chair next to me. She also ordered a drink.

"I thought we were going home." I didn't speak. I just continued drinking.

"What happened, Van? Did something happen? I wonder why you decided to get drunk." I looked at her words and saw more than five empty bottles. She was right; I had drunk a lot, but why didn't I feel dizzy? I didn't bother to answer her; instead, I ordered more hard drinks.

That jerk, how dare he touch my belongings? I'm selfish, and I know that. What's mine is only mine. I don't share. I wanted to shower him punches.

"Van, you're bleeding. Stop it." I came back to my senses when Gia spoke. I looked at her worried face.

"W-Why are you worried, Gia?" I asked her. I can't talk straight. I maybe got drunk. What a shameful body, I haven't finished the hard drinks yet.

"What? You're drunk, Van. Let go of what you're holding. You're bleeding." I look at her hand holding mine. I hold a can of beer. I had crushed it with my left hand, causing my hand to bleed. She quickly took my bleeding hand and wiped it with her handkerchief.

I looked at her face. Damn. Why did I see Zarianna in her? I really was drunk. She looked up when she noticed I was staring at her. Damn, why was I looking at her? I was about to look away when she smiled.

"Why? Did you realize something?"

"W-What?" I still managed to ask even though I got so dizzy and my sight started to blur.

She smiled. "Did you realize that I'm more stunning than Zarianna?"

"Y-You're imagining things." I said with a frown.

Another smile escaped her lips. Why did I see Zarianna in her when this lady is too far from my lady? Why did I see Zarianna's face? I quickly looked away, but she lifted my face with one hand. It was only then I realized how close she was.

"H-Hey, what are you d-doing?" Damn. Why can't I talk straight. Am really I drunk.

She didn't answer me; instead, she drew her face closer to mine until our lips met. I was about to push her away when she held my hand. She brought her face closer to mine, causing me to respond. She kissed me. Gia kissed me out of nowhere. Damn this lady. This should be Zarianna, not her. I push her.

"Bal, let's go." I immediately let go when I heard the very familiar voice. And there, I saw Zarianna with Luke. Zarianna? My baby is here, but wait, why is she crying? She looked at me with tears in her eyes and then glanced at the person next to me. I pushed Gia away when I realized I was still holding her waist. Damn. Did she see us kissing? For sure she saw it, Van. You're such a jerk. But I'm not the one who kissed first. I quickly stood up.

"B-Baby... Let me explai-"

I couldn't finish what I was about to say as she turned away from me and walked away. Damn, damn it!

"B-Bab-." I couldn't finish calling out to Zarianna as Luke suddenly punched me.

"Stupid bastard," He shouted angrily before following Zarianna.

-Anniarian