Paid Boyfriend *Watty Awards 2012 Winner* (Editing)

Chapter 16: There's no 'U' in "US" anymore

John Williams

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I speedily ran to Annie's school.

I cried.

A guy crying definitely means sincerity but I am crying because of confusion.

I waited for their classes to be over and Annie waved at me with a smile.

I went towards her and she was starting her car,

"Let's go! You still have to water Daniella's plants, don't you?" She said,

"Annie, I wanted to ask you something.." I asked,

She nodded her head and I sighed,

Annie is a very frank person.

She won't lie to me.

She can't and I know she won't,

"Is it true that you're making out with different guys?" I asked nervously,

She smirked at me and lit up a cigarette.

My jaw dropped, I thought she is a good girl who doesn't drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes.

What is the meaning of this?

"I guess I got caught. Yeah. I hook up with them too sometimes.. or you know.. go all the way." She answered while puffing out a very big cigarette smoke.

"W-Why??" I asked, my eyes are watery and I can't believe what I am seeing and hearing.

"I'm just bored. You know, I'm toying with you like the rest so don't get upset. Besides aren't you also having an affair with Daniella? What's the difference." She smiled,

"We are just friends! You know I love you." I answered, controlling my tears.

"Well, I'm sorry, I love many guys. It's not my fault." She replied.

"Then I think it's best if we break up!" I decided.

"Sure, whatever." She started her car and drove off as if it didn't affect her at all.

I hailed a cab and went to Daniella's house.

How can I not see it before?

The girl that I love cheating on me and the girl that I hate right now is the one who is always taking care of me.

I arrived home and Daniella is cooking as usual.

She ignored me again and I now know why.

I stared at her and she stared at me as well.

"W-What are you staring for? And why is Annie not with you?" She asked.

"Nothing." I smiled.

She looked away and continued to cook.

I went in my room and laid down my bed with my right arm covering my eyes.

I can't help but to still feel hurt from everything that happened today.

The fact that I love Annie because she is my girlfriend will never change, but right now I'm wishing to forget all these painful feelings so that I can move on and start over.

Annie Rodriguez

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That's right, John.

Forget about me! Forget about the horrible me.

You know why I'm doing those things?

It's all because of you too.