A Kiss of Goodbye

31: You Never Loved Me

                The police asked me if I want to press charges against him. It had been two days when it happened. Gregg was free of charges since there were solid video evidence from the cctv and a neighbor witness. I didn't call my parents right away because I don't want to frighten my mom but news travels fast with the wind. They rushed to my apt. and was dead worried. They wanted me to get back home and stay with them. But I declined their offer, besides Archy's already locked in the cell paying all the emotional and physical damage he caused me.

                       I'm just glad Gregg's reputation is not smeared as it made it to the local newspaper. My friends were all supportive while Archy's parents expressed their deepest apology with their son's unruly behaviour. He has been depressive since 3 years ago and refused medical help. They didn't go against my charges as well. Thought that it would be best for him.

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                      I'm on my desk feeling weak and sickly. My manager asked me to file a leave so that I can recover from all that happened, which I gladly complied. I'm thankful that she's been nothing but understanding of my situation. It's something I needed the most right now.

                    I called my parents to fetch me from work. "Honey, are sure you want to do this?" My father asked me. -"Yeah, I just wanted to ask him what happened. I really didn't expect Archy to be like that, that's not how I know him." I assured my father in a weak tone. My mom looked at me from my father's side with worried eyes. She looks like she's on the verge of crying. -"Mom, I'll be fine! I can recover from this." With that she started to sob. "I'm so sorry this happened to you darling. You don't deserve this." -"Mom, I'll be fine. Please don't cry, I don't have enough energy for this right now, I'm sorry." I told her unable to think sensitively as of the moment.

                  My father looked for a space to halt to calm my mother down. We don't want anymore problem right now. She continued to sob and blamed herself for my situation. We assured her that it is none of her fault. It is just a bad phase. She must've cried herself out and stopped which we are thankful for.

                  We proceeded to my plan and I went to talk to Archy. I asked my parents to do it alone. Gladly they didn't insist to go with me though. They stayed in the car, I assured them that it wouldn't take long.

                     The officer lead me to the visiting station and been asked to wait for a while. He was sent to the cell right away after the doctor released statement that he's good to go. He is still wearing a head bandage and cuffed. He sat across the table from me while the officer gave us a little space for privacy.

                      It's evident from his eyes that he's been restless and been crying. I didn't talk to him right away. I looked at him with pained expression while he mirrored mine. "I'm terribly sorry Aevey. I was not in the right mind when I did it." He's the one to break the silence. "I don't know what got into me that day. I am still in love with you up until this day that seeing you finally happy with another man hurts me so much." He said while looking down at the table. "Please talk to me. I know I deserved this." He glanced back at me with guilty eyes.

                       -"How could you do this to me, you cheated on me, made me feel unwanted, you ruined my confidence; what did I do to you huh? I have been in peace for 5 years Archy but you ruined it. You never loved me." With that, I got up and stormed away leaving him pleading. "I'm so sorry Aevey!" I heard him shout from behind.