Chapter 5

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May 13, 2014

Rob sits on the farthest corner of the pub.

Tom had planned a party for his birthday. His friends, the Brit pack, as the world would like to call them, Nikki, Ashley, Kellan, Jackson. Elizabeth and Peter did not attend, but they sent gifts.

His sisters are there too.

Although its only 10 pm, Rob felt tired. Emotionally exhausted.

Its been 1 year since he last heard from Kristen.

Its been too long.

Did she move on already?

Is it really over?

Is she still okay?

He grabbed another beer.

My girlfriend isnt even here. He thought bitterly.

Tom strolls over to him, carrying Marlowe.

"Is the party a fail?" Tom asked.

"Oh, no. No." Rob sighed. "Im just, tired you know. We just finished Maps to the Stars yesterday."

Tom makes an 'o' shape with his mouth.

They settle into an awkward silence, both not knowing what to say.

Sienna, who was near Rob, probably sensed the thick awkwardness between the two.

"Hey baby Marlowe." She cooed.

Sienna motioned for Tom to walk away, and they did.

Rob watched the couple with envy.

Sienna was happy, and Tom was happy.

"When will I happy?" He asked himself lowly.

He places his hand on his pocket and pulls out his phone.

He scrolls through the contacts.

He picks a number.

The number he promised himself to delete. He never did.

He dials it.

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