The Best Man

Chapter 2: Taron

My phone pinged as I sat on the sofa and worked through my movie script. It would be a romantic comedy. I actually wasn't into those kinds of movies but Meghan had persuaded me.

I picked up my phone and read her text.

<<WE ARE ENGAGED>>

She had attached a picture of her and James in the sunset.

I practically choked. She was beautiful and her bright smile drew me in. I had dreaded that she would end up with James. We had been friends for 10 years and at some point, she was more than just a friend to me. She felt like a soulmate to me but she never returned these feelings. And I never told her how I really felt about her. Good thing I was an actor but it was hard keeping up an act around a person I loved.

She had no idea I broke up with Emily because of her. I told her Emily had broken up with me. Even Emily had realized I had feelings for Meghan eventually. Apparently, it was obvious to everyone but Meghan. And James for that matter.

I thought being single would change things but she seemed really happy with James. I couldn't take that away from her for my own selfish reasons, now could I?

I walked over to the bar and poured myself a drink. Then I texted Richard.

<<Hey mate, are you free to meet up tonight?>>

I sat down on downed my drink in one gulp before refilling the glass. Then my phone pinged again

<<Sure, what's up?>>

I let out a breath. Thank God he was free

<<Want to come by my place?>>

I didn't want to get drunk in public. The last thing I needed were drunk pics taken by paps.

<<Will be there in 20>>

I downed another drink and waited for him. He knew how I felt about Meghan but would he actually be able to help me? And anyways, I didn't want her to be unhappy. I would have to be her friend through this, even if it would break my heart.