CHAPTER 4

LANDON's

I felt her hands on my face. But I didn't feel anything. When you had received continuous hate from the girls you've dumped, it all becomes numb.

The tall, petite girl in front of me was fueled by anger. So much anger that I could see the veins on her forehead. "What about all the sex we've had? We basically did it everywhere!" she shouted.

I smirked at her, walked towards the bar, and poured some whiskey into a glass. "I told you what kind of person I was before I got involved down there." I said, pointing with my eyes towards her lower body. "I actually felt very welcomed down there. I don't know what you're fussing about."

"And after that, you're just going to leave me!?" She threw one of her heels at me.

"Obviously." I replied calmly. "Besides, we were just fuck buddies. Nothing serious."

Then she threw her other heel at me.

If she was red before, she was even redder with anger now. Which is kind of sexy if you ask me.

"You're such a dick!" she shouted before picking up her things.

Before she could leave, I added, "A huge one, for that matter." Then I winked at her as she walked out.

I have no idea why I'm like this. I quickly get bored with the women I'm with. When I feel like it's no longer thrilling, I'll dump them without thinking twice.

I looked around my apartment. The bed was a disaster from last night, and there were broken glasses everywhere because of that scandalous girl I just dumped.

"Phew. You're telling me I have to clean this all up? Skyler's waiting for me." I said.

Then I thought, I can always call someone to do it for me. So, I dialed a number.

"Is this the cleaning service from last time? Can you come by? ASAP. I'll pay you ten thousand pesos for a single cleaning. Feel free to take as much alcohol as you want from the bar too. Thanks."

Before they could even answer, I hung up. I mean, who would turn down ten thousand pesos for a few hours of work in my flat?

"Skyler's going to be mad at me again." I said to myself.

I promised Skyler we would go golfing this morning. He just wants to play because he misses me again. We've been buddies since fourth grade. I was also his best man at his wedding.

Speaking of Skyler, he just rang my phone.

"Dude. I'm on my way, just wait." I said.

"You're already two hours late, so I canceled it." He sounded so disappointed.

"I know. It’s just that—there was this girl—"

He shushed me. "Don't talk about your girls, Landon. I'm with my wife. She might think I'm like you and start overthinking. I feel bad for her." he pleaded.

I chuckled. "Sorry, dude. I'll come by later after I shower. I'll make it up to you." Then I dropped the call.

To be honest, I’m getting a little jealous of Skyler. He married such a good and caring wife. It took many tries, though. He was victimized countless times by opportunistic girls who were only after his money.

Skyler owns the biggest car dealership in Asia. That's why he's set for life.

Before leavng the apartment, I made sure to take some high end whiskey from the bar. A peace offering for the inconvenience I caused this morning. I’m probably close to getting a red card from Skyler. I've slept through our golf sessions too many times.

While driving, I blasted The Weeknd's song on my speaker. It’s pretty good and relaxing to listen to—gives me flashbacks to steamy nights I’ve had.

Entering the gated community where Skyler lives is pretty easy for me. Despite their heavy security measures, they just opened the gate for me. Of course, I am THE Landon.

Skyler greeted me with an eye roll.

"What's with the eyes? Stacy's more excited to see me than you are." I leaned down to pet Stacy, Skyler's golden retriever. "Your owner really sucks." I whispered.

"You make me so mad. The weather was so nice earlier, and you ghosted me for a girl." Skyler complained while setting the table.

Lemery came down just in time. "Yeah, and then you dumped her again. That's so like you." Then she chuckled.

I went in to hug her and gave her a kiss on the cheek. "Lemery, beautiful as always." I complimented her.

Skyler pulled her closer to give her a kiss. "When a flower is watered every day, it will glow." Lemery quickly pinched his side for what he said.

"I agree, dude. That's why I made a lot of girls glow up." I chuckled, and Skyler gave me a fist bump.

Lemery rolled her eyes. "Ugh. Whenever you two are together, that’s all you talk about." Lemery handed me a plate. She fiercely pointed the spoon and fork at me. "Don’t you dare teach my husband to womanize, huh? I'll put you both in a drum." Then she handed me the spoon and fork.

Skyler just laughed. Even though Lemery can be overthinking like that, Skyler told me she still lets him do his own thing. That’s why Skyler is happy in his relationship.

After our lunch, we sat down in the living room. Just as I expected, Lemery confronted me.

"How's your mission?" she asked.

I swear, I can’t keep anything private when it comes to this Miss Night thing. Lemery always asks me for updates.

"Well—" I took a deep breath. "I saw her—"

Before I could finish my sentence, she squealed and punched Skyler on the shoulder. "OMG! How is she? What do you think? She’s very pretty, right!?"

I slightly smiled and brushed my hand on the back of my neck. "She is. She really is."

That girl is really pretty. I was impressed when I saw her at the store. She is one of a kind.

"I told you. She’s half-Japanese, so she’s naturally very beautiful." Lemery looked so excited while praising her ex-BFF.

"By the way, do we have any news if your ex-best friend has accepted the offer?" I asked.

Lemery lightly kicked my seat. "She's still my best friend. My one and only. That's why I'm doing this so we can reconnect and I can make it up to her." She looked straight into my eyes. "You can tell me if you don’t want to do this, Landon. I’ll find someone else from Skyler’s friends."

"No, no. I want to do this. I'm just scared that we're not going to click. Maybe we won’t be like you two."

"You'll never know if you never try." she reminded me.

In the middle of our movie marathon, Skyler's phone dinged, catching our attention.

Lemery paused the movie while Skyler went up to get his phone. He slowly scanned it, and after that, he looked at us with confused eyes.

"Samsara Sakura is the girl, right?" he asked.

Lemery nodded.

Skyler showed us his screen and waved his phone. "She just reached out."

Never in my life has a girl made me this nervous because of a text.