“YOU ARE REALLY A BAD MAN.”MAN…MAN …Words echoed around the small pub and people threw glances on the crazy drunk woman who suddenly screamed out of nowhere. Buzzes echoed around the place. Some laughed at her, but others stared at her as if complaining: ‘Please. Someone should stop that woman from being crazy loud.’ Moments later, Jane realized what she had done.‘I am stupid! Stupid! Stupid!’But blaming herself would not do anything. She couldn’t reverse the time.‘I have to be his friend and convince him to be with Haidee again. But… I failed to show my honest opinion because of the alcohol.’ Yes. She blamed the alcohol again.‘Well. It already came to this. Since I have no excuse left, I will stick to my concept. The drunk concept.’ While Jane was busy nodding her head on her own, Lance observed how Cyrus reacted.Cyrus was gritting his teeth.‘He’s mad,’ Lance could tell.Cyrus knew there’s no need to act in front of Jane because she already knew his intention.‘Should I
Eric came back from his business trip at 4am on Sunday.As soon as he landed at the airport with guards leading him to the VIP hallway, he saw a woman waiting for him. It was his fiancee, Haidee.Eric stopped his feet as he looked at the woman, who woke up early just to fetch him from the airport. If there’s someone to blame, he knows they are their parents.“Did I surprise you?” Haidee asked, while she was sitting next to Eric inside the back seat of the car.“A little. I am sorry you had to wake up this early,” Eric responded.“N-No. I couldn’t sleep either so it’s fine.”“I see.”Secretary Byron looked at the couple through the front mirror. It sounds romantic that Haidee woke up early just to fetch her fiance. But there’s no love in the air between them.‘At least, he should have asked her why she couldn’t fall asleep! This slow punk,’ Byron complained while watching his boss.“My parents wanted me to fetch you,” Haidee said. “But to be honest, I also wanted to have a conversation
“NO! WHAT I REALLY HATE THE MOST IS THAT YOU SIMPLY BELIEVED IT WITHOUT ASKING ME. I REALLY DON’T WANT ERIC TO MISUNDERSTOOD MY RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMEONE ELSE!”After Jane shouted, there was an immense silence inside the apartment.The two of them looked at each other in shock.‘Shoot. I said something that can create another misunderstanding,’ Jane said in her mind.‘Did she just say that out of many people, she doesn't want me to think that she’s dating Lance? Why? It almost sounds like a…’ Love confession.Yes. It sounded like that.‘No. It cannot be that way. I should not expect from this,’ Eric told himself. His ears turned hot red.Jane avoided his gaze. Breathing out for a second, she said, “W-We’re friends. We spent a lot of t-time together when we were in college. If there’s someone who knows me the best, it’s you. That’s what I m-mean.”Eric’s hunched shoulders began to relax.‘See? I told you not to expect anything,’ he sadly said in his head.“I would never d-date my b
Jane’s POV Monday in Eric’s house. There’s no work and classes today because it's a holiday. “He did his best,” Eugene said while looking at the paper on the table. It is Eugene’s family drawing that Eric accidentally ripped. Eric taped it from the back and placed it on the table where Eugene could see once we came back to his house. “His face turned ugly though.” When Eugene murmured this, I looked at the paper and noticed that Eric’s face in the drawing was a mess. I couldn’t help myself and laughed. “Pfft…” Eugene looked at me. I recollected myself with a cough, fearing that he’d think I was laughing at his drawing. However, he stayed wordless and only observed my face. Curious what’s going inside his mind, I asked, “Why?” “Nothing,” my boy answered. “I’m thirsty.” “Really? Then I’ll get you a glass of…” “There’s no need, mom. I’ll go get it.” Eugene walked by himself in the kitchen to get some water. I looked around Eric’s house. “Now that Eugene and I are alone a
Lance once told Jane that his sister is living in the same subdivision. But Jane already forgot a small detail like that. And even if she’s standing in front of Fatima, who does not resemble Lance at all, Jane has no idea. “Welcome to our house. I am Fatima.” “Nice to meet you. I am Jane. And this is my son, Eugene.” Eugene looked at Fatima. He then gave a polite greeting. “Good day, Marcus’s mom. My name is Eugene. I am Marcus’s friend. It is my pleasure to meet you.” “Ohhhhh~” Fatima gasped, covering her mouth. “You are soooo cute~” All of a sudden, a piercing shout cut the atmosphere. “Eugeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeene!” Jane saw a cute guy with small rounded eyes, pointed nose , and rosy and chubby cheeks. The boy is cute and charming just like Eugene but… ‘Why does he look familiar to me?’ Jane wondered. “Eugene! You came!” Marcus exclaimed before he hugged Eugene. Eugene got stunned for a moment. Then, he felt shy. “Marcus,” Fatima called her son with authority and narrowed h
Jane’s POV “Why is everyone trying to pick me up today?” I murmured while looking outside the window of the taxi.“Yes?” the taxi driver replied, thinking that I was talking to him.I looked at him and smiled faintly. “No. Nothing mister.”He nodded his head and continued driving on the long highway.Just a moment ago, I thought that I survived the dangerous question from Marcus’s mom. But when I found out that it was Eric’s fiancee who was calling, I doubted my luck.‘I am wondering why she suddenly thought of hanging out with me.’ If Eric and Eugene are both in the house, then I won’t have time to meet Haidee. It seems this day was made for us to meet.‘Good thing. I was thinking on how to solve Haidee and Cyrus’s relationship either way. Being Haidee’s friend and Cyrus's friend might help.’ Suddenly I remembered the mess I made two days ago.“Ohhhhh!” I groaned, pulling my own hair.The driver flinched as he looked back at me through the front mirror.Feeling shy, I cleared my t
“Yes. It’s me. Lance’s girlfriend,” Jane introduced. Eric’s mouth hardened. Eyes turned bloodshot. He turned his head to Jane and stared at her. He’s dumbfounded. It’s not been that long since Jane told Eric that there is nothing going on with her and Lance. Then, she suddenly proclaimed herself as Lance’s girlfriend? There might be one reason why. Eric could guess. It is either Lance threatened her, or he is using her to pretend as his girlfriend. Even so, he couldn’t believe that Jane would choose to protect Lance even if she had to lie like this. He’s so damn mad. So mad that he might burst any moment. Byron watched his boss’ reaction and he readied himself. In case Eric said something, John would cover his mouth, even if that means losing his job. “It is so good to see you here!” Kate told Jane, holding both of Jane’s hands. “I did not know that you and Lance are dating. Congratulations,” Haidee said to Jane. Doom. Mess. Catastrophe. The lies got bigger than even Hai
Jane’s POV The golf course is like an oasis of artificiality in a desert of flat land and unnatural colors. With only trees and buildings obstructing the planar geography, the course is diverse with landscapes; hills, lakes, and pits of someone flowing from one to another. It looks relaxing to see the huge space around me. And I realized why playing golf is expensive. Because it feels like you’re renting a huge place to your little ball play. Wearing a yellow shirt with sleeves, golf skirt and a visor Adidas cap, I looked at the people I am with in this gigantic garden. Kate is with her boyfriend, Peter. They enjoy practicing their shots. On the left side, there are Eric and Haidee wearing their gloves. They don’t talk that much, but they don’t look in a bad mood either. And me? I am standing next to my boss. A.K.A, my fake boyfriend. I looked up at the sky and asked where it went wrong. Because I left Eugene with his friend? Or because I lied to Lance’s mom? Whatever it is,