My Irresistible Bad Boy [COMPLETED]

FORGIVENESS

JANESSA POV

Three days pass. Half of me feels relieved seeing Cris who didn't back home for three days. But my stubborn kind heart worried about him. Despite his cruel acts on me, I couldn't stop myself from getting guilty for throwing some harsh words at him.

I hate him for sure... but...

Marlene seems worried about it Cris, but she doesn't show it in front of me. Somehow, I feel pity for her.

''Where's Cris?'', I asked Marlene when we were having dinner together. She looked surprised at my words at first.

''He's at the club.... Drowning himself with alcohol...'', she stated angrily but she sounded concerned as well. ''I don't know Cris... he... he's just uncontrollable since Maya left him'', she slipped her tongue.

''Who is Maya? His ex-girlfriend?'', I ask.

''Maya is my best friend, also our childhood friend. After our parents died in an accident, Maya's father, Mr. Johnston, also dad's best friend became our guardian. Cris and Maya were high school sweethearts. He would do anything for her. He's was a top student but for Maya, he always tolerates his title for her. He just loves her so much to death. Until one day... when he proposed Maya in front of everyone romantically, she rejected him saying that she's in love with Nick not with Cris'', she sighed.

''we didn't expect this... I thought Maya loves Cris as well. Since then Cris's behavior changed drastically. He dropped out his college, started to drink alcohol, having sex, thrashing those who came in his way....'', she shook her head.

''He became a different person. Cris despises Nick so much. And thus, he did everything that angered Nick. That's why Nick chases Cris out. We just want our old Cris back...'', she stated sadly.

While walking on the street, my mind keeps thinking about Cris. Maybe for outsiders, Cris's love towards Maya is silly. But for some reason, I understand his pain. He loves her truly and thus, he couldn't be able to accept the reality. Or maybe...'', I stopped from walking.

''He thinks her as his second mother'', I spoke without I realize.

Time shows 10 pm and here I am, walking without direction. I just wanted to take some air. My legs walked towards the club Cris always went. I was shocked when I saw some teen guys who are kicking Cris on the ground. He was beside the drainage and his body is covered with dirt and mud.

''Damn you guys... leave him alone'', I shouted at them.

''Jeez...'', ignoring me, they still kicking while making fun with Cris.

Running towards him, I hugged Cris in my arms. Those boys' kicks fall on me until some guards came and chase them away. Thanks to the guards, they helped me to bring Cris to the hospital.

Due to the high intake of alcohol, he nearly died. Marlene was worried sick for him. I stayed overnight to take care of him since Marlene had some important things to do. Soon after Marlene arrived in the early morning, I went back to the house to take a quick bath and get ready to go to the office.

I'm tired as hell but I cannot take MC today since I have an important meeting today. After work, I straight away went to the hospital.

I stopped at the doorway when I saw Marlene who is crying in Cris's arms as she was cursing him to making her worried about death. A smile forms on my lips seeing that. His eyes met mine. Turning my sight away, I walked out of the room.

Cris was discharged from the hospital which I feel relieved a lot. I didn't come out of my room for two days since I don't want to face him. I don't know how I should react.

''Hi mom'', I greeted her happy when I receive a call from her as I make move to the balcony.

''you know what happened yesterday? Your dad started ready'', she sighed.

''what? Damn... what he did now?'', even though I don't know the reason, my blood boils whenever I hear his name.

''he owes 50 dollars to one of his friends and he didn't pay for 6 months it seems. That guy came to our house and shouted at me... I was too embarrassed you know...'', she sounded upset.

''mom...'', my expression changed.

''hehehe... don't worry. I throw that money to his face and warn him that he won't get back his money if he borrows money from your dad again'', she stated casually but I know she's hurt like hell.

''You ok right?'', I asked her in concern.

''Of course, I am....'', she chuckled.

Then I changed to another topic and lastly, I hang up the call. Looking at my phone, I couldn't stop being sad.

''mom... I feel sad for you... I'm sorry that you get him as your husband and I'm sorry that as a daughter I couldn't wish him to die'', I said sadly as I looked up to the full moon. ''Why? Why I get him as my father?''

Letting a heavy sigh, I turned back to walk but startled when I see Cris in front of me. He was looking right into my eyes and I quickly diverted my eyes to anywhere but him. When I pass through him, he grabs my hand. My eyes dropped on his hand and then to him.

''I'm sorry'', he said sincerely, and I was stunned for a second by his words. Did he just apologize to me? ''you are right... it was my fault. I shouldn't act like that to you. So... I'm sorry...'', he lets my hand.

My tongue-tied. It was unexpected though. He was waiting for my response since I didn't see him making any action to walk out than looking at me.

''I can't forgive you'', I spoke. ''unless if you cook dinner for me'', walking forward, I tap his shoulder while smiling. 

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What do you guys think about Jane's decision to forgive Cris? 

Did she easily forgive Cris? Should she avoid him for the good sake? 😑