Just Love Me Again ~HyunZy Story

Chapter 33: Young, Wild, and Free

Chapter 33: Young, Wild, and Free

George’s POV

Two Months After

Do not make promises that you cannot keep. But I guess, promises are really meant to be broken. Since we’re all human beings, who are not perfect like God, we’re wired to constantly fall short. Just like now, what I just promised to myself when Ken and I got together vanished out of thin air.

I promised myself not to frequent bars any longer. However, what I’m doing right now is just the total opposite. And yes, for the past two months, the past two months Ken and I separated ways, I’ve been a regular to this pub in Bonifacio High Street. I can’t say that I’m proud of what I’ve become but this is the only way I know how to cope with the pain of loss, betrayal, and longing.

Bumalik na naman ako sa dati kong buhay. Umiinom para mawala ang sakit. I knew that drinking my misery with alcohol is just a temporary solution but this is the only way I knew that could make me forget momentarily—instantly. Ayaw na ayaw ko kasing matulog na si Ken ang maiisip ko.

Kailangan ko ng distraction. Isang distraction na makakatulong sa akin para makalimot na ng tuluyan. Wala ng pag-asa pa ang relasyon namin ni Ken. Kaya naman kailangan ng magmove on. I need to move on and sail my life once again in the waves of life.

So for the past two months, I’ve struck a deal with fate. I went on not-so-serious dates with every male that asked me out. At first, it was awkward for me because I would always compare each and everyone with Ken.

Pero habang nagtatagal ay nasasanay na ako. Naisip ko din na kailangan kong i-enjoy ang bawat sandal ng buhay ko. Hindi ko kailangang magmukmok na lang sa buhay at iyakan ang panloloko sa akin ni Ken.

Nakipag-break ako kay Ken hindi dahil may naikama siyang babae habang break kami. Pero sige, medyo masakit yung ganoong katotohanan pero break kami kaya kailangang tanggapin na lang. I broke up with him due to his dishonesty. Dapat sinabi na niya noon pang binigyan ko siy ng chance para magpaliwanag.

Sana nilinaw na niya lahat. He wanted us to start with a clean slate. So in turn, he should’ve confessed what he just did. Siguro hindi ko iyon matatanggap at maiinitindihan sa umpisa pero sa kalaunan ay mag-iisip ako. Gagawin ko lahat ng makakaya ko para mainitindihan ko ang nangyari.

I’ll give my every might to understand why he did what he did. After all, it’s just a freaking physical joining of their bodies and not his whole heart and love. That’s just way overboard.

“One more shot for the pretty lady.” It came from a male sitting beside me.

“No need. I’m done here. Thanks anyway.” I answered curtly.

Wala na kasi akong gana para uminom pa. Medyo lasing na ako at wala ako sa mood makipag-usap sa iba lalo na sa mga lalaki.

“Don’t tell me you’re scared of me?” His eyebrows quirked up.

“No. Why should I?” I replied dryly.

He smirked at me and downed a glass of rum.

“You shouldn’t be kitten. I’m a gentleman.” He stated with a wide grin.

I scrutinized him. He looks decent enough, still on his corporate office attire. Two buttons undone and I could see a glimpse of his muscled chest. He has a chiseled jaw with a two-day stubble. Stubble. That reminded me of Ken.

Damn.

I need a freaking distraction to get Ken off my mind and system. So when the man insisted on paying for my drinks, I just accepted his generous offer. And we toasted to series of shots together with stories of betrayal and loss.