Broken String Of Fate

Second Is Better Than First

*Keith's POV*

"If you love two people at the same time, choose the second. Because if you really loved the first one, you wouldn't have fallen for the second" - Johnny Depp. And what he said was true. I should have gone for the second one.

I did liked two girls at the same time and I was aware of that. I felt guilty about it. I never knew myself as that kind of person. Nobody should think or even be with two people so I had to choose one. I chose the first one but to be honest, I regretted letting the second one go.

Two of them were very different. Their personalities, their looks .. well basically everything. Their names were Daisy and Jaclyn.

Daisy. An intelligent sweet-loving girl. She's also hardworking when it comes to her studies. A book smart to be exact. Caring towards her friends and would always lend a helping hand for anyone who needs it even if it's for a stranger. Although, when it comes to boys, she's especially shy. She gets all blushy and giggly and in the end not knowing what to say. That includes me as well. I think she had a thing for me honestly. I was so glad for a second though. I liked her alot. But I wasn't the only one who felt that way, many guys liked her. She's just that of a package.

Jaclyn. On the other hand, she's a feisty one and kind of a smart mouth. Whatever you do that are silly or wrong, she will nag at you until you understand her point of view but that was just her way of showing her care for you. A very loyal person and will drop everything just to be by your side. That's why many attractive guys were attracted to her. She knows what is right and is not afraid to show it. Very blunt. I like it. And I'm pretty sure she's a street smart as well. She knows what's happening around the world, especially sales. Yeah, shopping. Couldn't blame her. She was stylish.

Somehow, it turned out that I was the luckiest guy on earth. I found out that both actually do have a crush on me. But I was crushed. I didn't know what to do. I can't hurt these beautiful girls.

I think and I think. What will she say? What will she do? Will I become a bad person? Many questions were in my mind. I compared these two girls on which was the better match for me. When I commit with someone, I do commit with someone and when I love hard, I love really hard. 

And then it clicked me. I knew whose attention I caught first. Finally, I have made my decision.

"Jaclyn, will you go out on a date with me?" I asked her face to face right after school. She gave me a stunned look.

"What? For real?!" She shrieked.

"Yes, if you want to," I asked again.

And then she hugged me. That was the best moment I had in my life.

Why her? Wells, she's true to herself and I liked her for that. It's her best trait. And with that, I forgotten about Daisy completely. I guess she didn't really noticed me as I imagined. I tried so hard to get her attention before too. Well truthfully, Jaclyn was my friend since elementary. Daisy was a new girl but not that new. However, we were still in friendly terms.

Jaclyn and I have dated for 7 months now. We were the 'power' couple of the school. Cliche again I know. I loved her like nobody else.

However, in reality, I guess good things don't come easy to last forever. One day, Jaclyn and I had a huge argument and it wasn't like the fights we had the past 7 months. I mean we do fight of course, couples fight and make up. That's what we do but this time, it's different.

I had no idea why but Jaclyn was pissed at me for something I have done that cause her pain.

By comforting Daisy in my arms. Someone sent a photo to Jaclyn of me hugging Daisy.

I don't know what the heck is going on with Jacelyn but I couldn't bare this argument.

"What is wrong with you?! Why did you stay at a coffee shop with her last night?!" She raised her voice at me.

"I don't see what's the problem here! I was just trying to get a cup of coffee until I saw her crying that night. Her boyfriend left her okay. You wouldn't want to leave a girl crying all alone, would you? You among all people should understand how that feels," I talked to her out of it. Unexpectedly, she slapped me on the face.

"How can you be so blind?! She liked you before, idiot!" She started shouting even louder. I touched my cheeks and it was burning. I never seen her in this state before.

Then she continued, "She didn't need your company yet she still tries to get your attention! I know her ways of trying to get you away from me... I get to only see you in recess and after school. And you know I'm not free during weekends. Her? She's your classmate god dammit! And your bloody neighbour! It's almost like as if it's 24/7!"

I stared at her blankly. I couldn't believe her words. Was that how she felt all this time? She... she was jealous Daisy? Why wouldn't she tell me? But, how can she say such things about Daisy? And me...?

"And, I knew you liked her too," when she said that, my eyes were widened.

I grabbed her hands with both my hands, "Jac, you have to trust me. I have no intention to be with Daisy. You're the only one for me, you have to know that."

In the blink of an eye, she took her hands away from me.

"We shouldn't be together. I have always seen the way you looked at her. I'm sorry Keith but, let's break up,"

That was it. Our strings tore apart just like that. I wanted to get her back, to call her out but something just locked my voice as if it doesn't allow me to speak. In just that moment, I have lost the girl that I loved the most on earth. 

Few months later then, I was still single as a pringle and everyone already knew the breaking news. Nobody could believe it. Neither have I. From a distance, I could see Jaclyn smiling like she was having the best time of her life. Without me. I'm glad she's happy but there was no way to get her back now. I had to move on.

That's when Daisy suddenly came in and stood by my side. No, I didn't date her. How could I? It just makes me look like a douchebag. But, the truth always hurt and I want to admit that whatever Jaclyn said was all true. While dating her, I still had sparks for Daisy.

How could I not love Daisy? She was seriously amazing. She was so kind to me, she showed me her hidden talents toward singing and playing the guitar and what impressed me the most was how she helped me through my studies. She tutored me and helped me so I could go to my dream college. Surprisingly, her dream college was the same as mine. We eventually planned to go to the same school together.

I'm sorry Daisy. That I didn't choose you instead but we can't be together. I guess you were heartbroken when you found out I was taken by Jaclyn. However, you didn't stop me. You were actually happy for me. You don't have to be so kind about it. Forgive me, for treating you like a second place before Jaclyn. I don't know how you can be so strong about this but the only thing I can say was thank you. Thank you Daisy, for sticking by me.

And Jaclyn, when I say you were the only one for me, those words were nothing but the truth. That's what you wanted right? The truth. I always remembered how you hated liars so much but I'm just one of them. I wasn't being honest with you about my feelings for Daisy.

Jac, I can never love any other woman as much as I loved you but one thing's for sure, I'll love her more than you.