I turned around and slowly walked away, still hoping that he'll run after me, and apologize and everything will be fine between us. But instead, I heard him say one of the most awful things that has ever been said to me.
"Don't bother going back to my house, I'll send all your trash back here in the Philippines. You disgust me."
"Stop. Please."
"And also, don't ever step on places where I am in. I don't want to see your face ever again. Get lost."
I froze. I've been through hell countless times after losing my parents. I've had my own share of pain and struggles, but no one prepared me for this kind of pain.
Seeing the person who made me feel secured and loved turning his back from me is not just heartbreaking, it is soul wrenching. Hearing how he disgusts me and how nasty he talks to me is unbearable. I never expected this to happen.
If only he gave me a chance to explain, none of these would happen. We will continue living happily in Korea. If only he gave me the benefit of the doubt and heard my side, we don't have to feel this pain. But he believed what he thought was true. How can I explain myself to someone who already made up his mind?
I continued walking out of his hotel room. So this is the end for us, I suppose. I closed the connecting door and as I was packing my things, I heard Baekhyun screaming. I heard some glass being broken and things being smashed. I cried more. More and more. I covered my mouth with my hands so that he'll not hear me crying. I need to save at least my pride.
As soon as I finished packing, I went out of my room. People are looking at me with concern on their faces. I can't blame them; I know I look horrible right now.
"Are you okay?" One woman on the elevator asked.
I nodded.
When I am finally seated on the backseat of the cab, I turned to look at the hotel where I left my broken heart, the silent witness of the most painful era of my life.
I don't know how and where to start my life again. I have to pick up from scratch and build myself up. I need to rise again tomorrow, but for now, I'll let my heart cry... I'll let myself mourn over a relationship that I thought would last. I'll let myself feel the pain of losing yet again another important person whom I thought I'll be spending this precious life with. I'll let my tears flow so that it'll drown every single pain that I am feeling. Just today, I'll let my guard down and let myself be vulnerable. Just today...
"Goodbye, Baekhyun..."
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5 Years Later
"Oh boy, how come it's 6 am already?"
I have an early appointment with clients today. I jumped out of my bed and ran to the bathroom. I tried to finish bathing as soon as I could. I ran out of the bathroom and fixed myself with light makeup while simply letting my flowing locks down.
"Where are you? I've been calling you since forever! Come here quick or else--"
"Yeah, yeah Lawrence. Whatever."
"Hey! You brat! I'll kick you out of the house."
"Reality check. That's my house."
I ended the call. That was Lawrence. He is the only person who stuck with me during the darkest days of my life five years ago. Lawrence is Atty. Tiangco's prodigal son.
I stepped on the gas and drove as fast as I could. Rence will kill me if I mess up today. Ten minutes before 9 am, we arrived at the cozy restaurant where we will meet our biggest client ever. Rumor has it that the groom is a big name in Korea.
