The Love Expert

Chapter 14

“Johnny, we know that you don’t have anything for us so we’ll be the one to give you a blow out later.” His friends said.

Johnny laughed and said, “Okay. See you later!”

Johnny went to the grocery to buy food for his birthday celebration. He was very happy that his birthday was far different from his previous ones wherein no one has remembered him. He went to his apartment to arrange his untidy place.

Johnny texted Claire and invited her to attend his small celebration. Claire did not reply. The time for Johnny’s party came. His doorbell rang so he opened the door.

“Happy birthday, Johnny!” his friends greeted. He welcomed them into his house and they started the bash. They chat together while eating and drinking. Some of his friends became wild because they were high under the influence of alcohol. Johnny remembered how empty and silent his house last time he had his birthday. He halted the merrymaking because he became very emotional.

“Guys, I just wanna thank you all for being here with me. You know, since I was born, only my parents, brothers, and sisters were with me when I have my birthday. When I became separated with them, no one was with me. Many of birthdays became ordinary days….. but you guys made this one special. Thank you!”

They hugged Johnny for his word of thanks. “Hey Johnny! Don’t cry. You look like a girl!” His pal teased him. They laughed together and continued the party. Sometimes he would check his Facebook account and phone to see if someone has greeted. Many greeted him but the most important person for him did not say anything. After few hours, his friends bade good bye.

Johnny became serious again. Although he was very thankful that his friends attended his birthday, his delight would be greater if he would be with Claire. His birthday was an important day for himself thus, he should spend this day with his most beloved. Johnny did not want to sleep. He sat at his sofa to wait for Claire. Because he could not wait any longer, Johnny contacted her. Claire’s phone kept ringing but she would not answer it. He went to Claire’s house but did not find anyone there.

Johnny started to suppose that he was left permanently by Claire. His eyes became teary. He imagined his life with Claire: living with her until they get old, having family, guiding their kids, and more; but these were all imagination. The only thing he could do was to face the reality that He and Claire was not meant for each other.

He returned home and checked the clock. He saw that it ten minutes before 12 o’ clock. That means, there’s only ten minutes before his birthday would end. He could still bear in his mind the inspiring words given to him by the old man but he thought that it would not be applicable for his life. He thought that there were some cases wherein you could not do anything to change what already happened.

It was just few minutes before his birthday end. He decided to sleep. All of a sudden, his doorbell rang. He rushed outside and met Claire.

“Happy birthday, Johnny!”

“Thank you. You know how much I waited for you….”

Johnny has mixed emotions of anger and bliss. He was about to get mad at Claire but she interrupted him.

She said, “I’m sorry Johnny. I’m sorry for being absent in your birthday. I’m also sorry for what you saw the other day.”

“Let’s not talk about that. I understand. It’s getting late now. I’m sure you have many things to do tomorrow. Thank you again for coming.”

Johnny was about to close the door but Claire stopped it. “Please let me explain!” She shouted.

“I’m sorry I made a mistake. I let Luke fix our relationship even though I do not have any feelings for him anymore. I already broke up with him. I’m sorry I came too late here now because he was too stubborn to face the truth that I don’t want him anymore in my life. It took too long for us to argue with each other. I love you, Johnny! I haven’t loved greater than this before. Forgive me if I hurt your feelings.”

Johnny could not say anything. He just embraced Claire.

Time quickly passed by. Johnny and Claire were now living happily together. They were also expecting for their first born to come out. Everything was doing fine for Johnny. Unlike the things in his past where he complain about everything, Johnny was a very contented person now. He was able to finish his book with the help of Claire and it became hit when it was published. He wrote:

I dreamed that I was a love expert and woke up to face the truth that I wasn’t. I think love is not a study you can master nor a method you can practice and play. It will just come to your life unexpectedly and when it comes, seize it. Waste no opportunities or live with the bitter regret of letting the love of your life go. I guess I’m still dork and shy when it comes to girls but I’m contented now because I did not let my most beloved go.

 

*THE END*