Friends to Lovers

The Fool

June 25, 2011

As I approach the table at the kitchen we're i can smell a toasted bread and the aroma of coffee I get used to everyday, my mind was still in the past. These feelings have been disturbing me for a week now and that's why I've been seeing my past life with Alex. "Don't you like toast for today? Is it the butter? Or the strawberry? Or the coffee?. Sam babe? What's going on?". That sentence caught me "Sam, babe?" When did she start calling me that? I remember since April when one of the guys in the club teased us that we are together. She that time a little tipsy put her arms around me and yelled "And so what I freaking love her".

That time i really don't mind that statement because i get used to telling her i love her all the time. And the fact that we are best friend it's a way for me to tell her that she can always count on me and I'll kill if someone hurts her. Flash back comes again, the time when I thought she'll be the next bride cover for our magazine.

SOON TO END

June of 2007
6 years since we got the real job, being board mates and a lot more. Finally Joshua Yang proposed to Alex, they have been dating for a year and I think Joshua is good for Alex. I see the way he treats her, and Alex was so head over heels to him. Alex decided to move out at the apartment after the proposal so that they could arrange everything together. They plan to get married in the mid of September where Joshua's parents will be in town at the same time. I, on the other hand, am still dating a bunch of cute guys in the city but I haven't found the man of my dreams. I'm just happy to be a bride's maid for the first time. After Alex moves out I still see her at the office, having lunch with her and going out on a Friday night with her. Same routine for us is just a separate house, somehow it's a practice to us. It's been 6 years and adjustment happens and this is the beginning.

After a month since Alex lived with Joshua, Alex started to lay low on our night outs. She always says they have plans, well it's okay beside she's getting married sooner. Sometimes I find Alex standing at the podium near the lobby alone and she looks upset. I always try to talk to her but she's avoiding it. One morning at the pantry area I saw her standing at the sink, looking at her I could see changes. She used to be sexy before with a curve she used to call fats but now she's thinner "Good morning Alex dear, how are you haven't heard from you a little while?" And when she turned around to look at me I was shocked to see her with a black eyed and bruises on her arms. "What the hell happened to you Alex?!" as i reach her hand and look at her "You know you could tell me everything and I'll never ever let you down". She started to cry silently, i know what's going on but i can't think right now all i could give her is a hug that can make her feel everything will be alright.

That night I asked Alex to stay with me, she still got her old stuff at my apartment so she won't need to drop by Joshua's place. "I'll call the police for protection but they will stay outside. Alex you don't need to say anything it's up to you when you are ready to talk about it". I know I'm in big trouble right now but I couldn't let Alex take another hit from Joshua. I let Alex sleep with me, the feeling of protection she could have that time. As I expected Joshua knows where to find Alex; he's knocking at the door and yelling. "You don't need to face him Alex" as I walk toward the door. I opened it and saw Joshua with his hand ready to punch anyone who would get in his way. "You're in my territory Josh, any wrong move will put you in jail. See that police car outside? I called them and once i shout you are dead. You won't see Alex anymore, she won't marry you any more. Hurting her physically is wrong but breaking her heart is the worst. Go before i changed my mind Josh" And he left.