CHAPTER II: Jette's Second Heartbreak

After three months, immediately after Jette’s graduation, she sent a text message to Drew. She always remembers Drew during special events, and she wants to share it with him always. She expects that Drew is still into her…

Jette: Hi Drew.

Drew: Hello Jette.

Jette: Are you busy?

Drew: No, as always. You know where to find me.

Jette: No, I just want to invite you here at home. I already graduated. We have a simple celebration here. You can come if you want.

Drew: I’m a bit shy, but I will try.

The night’s celebration has finished without Drew coming over. Although Jette is happy, she cannot control her sadness because Drew is not here. She once again tried to contact him, she memorized his phone number… And Drew isn’t changing the number because he also wants the feeling of Jette remembering him and always texting him.

*1:00 AM

Jette: You didn’t come.

Drew: Yes, I’m shy to face your parents after what I did.

Jette: Anyway, the celebration is already finished. *with sad emoji

Drew: Sorry Jette. Congratulations anyway. I know you’re going to top the Bar.

Jette: Yes, I’m going to be very busy in the coming days. Next month, I’m going to focus on my review and after 6 months, I’m going to take the Bar Exams. Please pray for me, and I hope I can be able to pass it, and become Atty. Bridgette Arden.

Drew: Yes, sure. I know you’re not just going to pass, but you’re going to top it. I believe in you.

Jette: Don’t pressure me.

Drew: I’m not pressuring you. I just have so much faith in you.

Jette: Okay, let’s sleep already. I’ve been so tired after everything that happened.

Drew: Good night Jette, and sorry again.

Jette: Good night Drew.

After two days, it’s again the end of the quarter. End of the 1st quarter. Although afraid, Jette is excited this time to transform and see Drew face-to-face. When she transformed, she immediately went to Drew’s apartment, only to find out something she isn’t expecting.

She saw a girl talking to a friend outside the apartment of Drew. The apartment seems locked up, and Drew isn’t there yet. The visitors were waiting outside, and they were talking to each other.

Girl 1: Yes, he’s my boyfriend. I came from a nearby town and I’m so tired, I need to get in bed immediately but here again, I’m waiting for him.

Girl 2: Have you tried to call him?

Girl 1: Yes, he said he’s on his way home now.

Girl 2: How does he look?

Girl 1: He’s really cute. He’s a Filipino by papers but foreign by blood.

Girl 2: OMG, can’t wait to finally meet him.

Girl 1: Yes, you need to meet him but better go home early because we need some privacy *laugh

Girl 2: Of course, I understand *laugh

After about 10 minutes, Drew arrived. He saw her and immediately grabbed her.

“Wow!!! You’re back Lyke! I like you to meet someone…” Drew started.

“A dog?” Girl 1 asked.

“Yes, but she’s not just a dog. She’s my savior, and she’s a friend, Lyke. Meet my girlfriend, Annie…” Drew introduced her to his girlfriend.

Annie just laughed, “Gosh Drew, please put it down, and open the door instead. This is Delilah, my friend.” She introduced her friend to him.

After seeing how sweet they are, and how needless to say that Drew is now happy with a new girl, Lyke decided to walk away. She decided that she will disappear from Drew’s life, and will start focusing on her life instead.

For the second time around, Drew broke her heart. Jette did not know what to do. She just went to her pad and made a technique in managing the transformation. How people won’t be able to discover his transformation.

*After 3 months, Jette became bored of life. The cycle of waking up, studying, reading, eating, sleeping, and so on is killing her. So, she decided to open her F******k Account.

She posted something on her F******k Account.

“Hey everyone. I’m bored. Who’s in town right now? We’ll catch up and chit-chat”

Then someone responded to her F******k status:

Ralph: Hi Jette. Do you remember me?

Jette: Of course, you’re a former classmate… a childhood classmate… Hello there.

Ralph: I’m free now. I like to meet you.

Classmate 1: Hmmm… It seems that there is something to blossom here huh…

Ralph: Hmmm… I’m just catching up with an old classmate here.

Ralph and Jette exchanged numbers and when Ralph courted her, she immediately answered “yes” with a thought in mind that if she’s going to have a new boyfriend, she’s going to forget about Drew that easily.

Her Bar review is always being interrupted because of the dates, chit-chats, visits, and errands with Ralph. Her relationship with Ralph started as exciting, he always visits her at home every day. On Sundays, he would always fetch her to attend the Sunday morning mass.

*During Mass

Priest: Let us all sing the prayer Our Father taught us to pray, let us also raise our hands and hold each other while singing, “Our Father”.

Ralph: *Held Jette’s hand… Gosh, your hand is sweaty Hon. I don’t want to hold it.

Jette: Yes, because I have had sweaty palms since I was a kid. I guess it’s a thyroid problem, it’s one of the symptoms.

Ralph: Anyway, let us not just hold hands while you’re sweaty.

September came and it’s already Bar month. Jette went to Manila to take the Bar Exams. Ralph stayed in the province. A day before the 1st Sunday of the Bar Exams…

May, Jette’s friend says… “What is the morning subject tomorrow? Is it Political Law?”

Jette cannot concentrate talking to her friends because from time to time, her phone is ringing.

“Hello, Hon. Wait, I’m going outside to catch some signal. I can’t hear your voice.” Jette said while talking over the phone.

The Bar Review seems to be not Jette’s priority because all day, she’s talking to her boyfriend while her friends are busy studying. The Bar Exams has been finished, and Ralph came to fetch her in Manila. They met a group of friends, and Jette is so happy because they are celebrating the end of Bar Month. Until 12:00 midnight came.

“Guys, I need to go… It is getting late.” Jette said.

“Wait, Hon. I’m here… I will bring you to your dorm,” said Ralph.

Jette left Ralph because she doesn’t want anyone to know about her transformation. They might die… Ralph might die. She doesn’t want that to happen.

The day after, Ralph called her.

Ralph: What time will I book our trip back to the province?

Jette: Early Hon…

Ralph: What time? I’m here in the Booking Station.

Jette: At 10:00 AM because around 10:00 PM, we’re already in our hometown.

Ralph: Okay.

Ralph brought Jette to her home with her parents, And after Ralph left, her Dad and Mom talked to her.

Mom: You know dear, I guess Ralph doesn’t love you.

Dad: I agree.

Jette: Why?

Mom: Remember during your Bar Exams? I asked him to attend the Mass I have arranged for your Exams. But guess what, he didn’t attend that.

Jette: Really? But he was always calling me Mom and wishing me good luck.

Dad: Another one, it seems that he distracted you during your review. He doesn’t care that you’re busy. He was always calling you. I know that because your phone is always busy whenever we’re trying to call you.

Jette: You know Dad and Mom, I guess you’re right. I’ve been observing a lot with Ralph. He’s always busy with his phone whenever we’re together. Here in our hometown, while walking, he always left me walking alone. He’s not holding my hands because they’re sweaty. Yes, he’s telling me that he loves me, but I can’t feel it.

Mom: See? But I’m not telling you to break up with him. Just observe darling. If you feel deep within that he doesn’t love you genuinely, then break up with him.

Jette: Yes Mom. Thanks, Mom. Thanks, Dad. Love you both.

Right after the Bar Exam, and while waiting for the results, Jette had a part-time job as a College Instructor, and as a Writer as well.

One evening, after the last class of Jette, Ralph came to fetch her. They walked from the school towards home, and while walking, Ralph told her…

“Hon, are you doing it always?”

Puzzled, Jette answered, “Doing what?”

“You cannot be able to go out of the house without wearing lipstick, without wearing a wedge, and without wearing a scarf or blazer.” He added.

“Ahh… It’s my fashion statement, Hon. I always love wearing lipstick because my lips are naturally pale. Though I’m healthy *laugh…” Jette answered…

“How about the wedge? Can’t you just go out wearing flats?” Ralph insisted.

“Well, I feel more confident wearing a wedge, Hon. Is there a problem with it? And the scarf and blazer? I love it because I feel a little formal and executive-looking if I’m wearing a blazer or scarf. Do I look funny? Or Am I not good at it?” Jette asked.

“You know Hon, I have a confession to make..” Ralph added.

“What is it? You’re making me nervous Hon…” Jette asked.

“My ex saw you in the nearby mall. At the mall’s CR I guess…” Ralph said.

“Ahh… Why are you still communicating?” Jette asked.

“No, it’s not what you think it is. We’re just friends. She just texted me she saw you, and you’re beautiful she said. But it’s just that you look old-fashioned with your wedge and scarf, or your blazer” … Ralph said.

***Silence***

Jette always remains silent to avoid arguments. But, she started losing confidence because the family of Ralph also has the same comment about her. She is beautiful but she isn’t wearing trendy clothes and attires. Until one day, Ralph came to fetch her for a date.

Again, Jette is wearing a black blazer and wedge.

While walking…

“Can you please remove this (blazer) for Christ’s sake????” Angrily said, Ralph.

“Why? Isn’t it nice?” asked Jette.

“Yes, it is not nice. It is old-fashioned. I don’t want someone to see me walking with some old-fashioned chic… especially my family. They’ve been saying the same thing about you.” Added by Ralph.

“And again, you’re wearing wedge…. Instead of wearing flats….” Ralph said.

“Next time, do not wear too much make-up, because natural beauty is better than make-up,” Ralph added.

The date remained silent. Again, they’re not holding hands while walking… Ralph is walking ahead of her. She’s just following him… His face is frowning the whole time they’re walking.

***

The following day, Jette is so busy meeting deadlines. She got some internet problem at home so she went outside and rented a Computer Shop. When she finished doing the deadline, she opened her F******k Account to lighten up the ambiance and the feeling.

But then, she saw her “About” Section, “In a relationship…” There’s no name anymore. The name of Ralph is already not there.

She immediately looked at Ralph’s account, and it says “In a relationship with Caty”…

Her feelings are all mixed up. She’s tired… She’s angry… She’s hurt… She’s everything but down…

She was hurriedly preparing to go home when a friend called her… She asked if they’re no longer together… Ralph and her… She wasn’t able to answer the said question. When she arrived home… She immediately grabbed her phone and called Ralph…

Jette: Hello Ralph?

Ralph: Hon?

Jette: Don’t you ever call me “Hon” because we’re officially over today.

Ralph: Let me explain. The F******k I’m using has been used by my ex. Not me…

Jette: Everything is clear now Ralph. You never cared for me. You never loved me. My Mom and Dad are correct, you don’t care about me.

Ralph: No, that’s not true. I love you, Jette. Hon… Let’s talk about it.

Jette: No, you know how hurtful my past relationship was, but then you did the same thing to me… You cheated on me.

Ralph: I’m sorry Jette.

Jette: Let’s meet tomorrow at the Plaza, I’m going to bring back to you everything that will make me remember you. I’ve been wearing a black ring as a sign that I’m committed to you. Yes, you did not give it to me… But I provided myself a ring as a sign that I’m already committed and a reminder that I should not cheat. I’m giving it to you as a sign that I’m ending everything that we have.

Ralph: But it’s yours…

Jette: It has no importance to me now.

***

Jette made a letter for him. They met at the Plaza, and bid farewell to each other. It was really painful. The journey Jette has with Ralph was not happy at all. It was full of insults, non-appreciativeness, and comparison… She always compares her to his ex… She remembers they’re eating at a restaurant, and because Jette is on diet, she isn’t eating that much. Ralph told her that a friend and he was eating before and a big plate of noodles? They can finish it in just 20 minutes. I know that that “friend” he was referring to was Caty. She’s been cheated all the time…

***

She remembers Drew….

Will she text Drew again?

Will she try to ruin the present relationship of Drew?

Jette reminisces the times they spent together. Drew never criticizes the way she looks… the way she dresses up. Drew appreciates her lipstick and even teases her for learning how to be girly. They would laugh at each other and just be happy. She started missing Drew… But upon gazing at the F******k Account of Drew, he found out that he’s happy with Annie. They’re still together.

She tried to text him… “Hello, Drew. How are you? Do you want to drink?” She sent the text.

Drew responded, “I want of course. But I don’t have money to spend for it, I still have no work.”

Jette felt that Drew is just making excuses so she stopped answering his text messages. She just went home and focused all his time writing and preparing for her classes every MWF.

***

Jette’s became a man-hater from that day forward. She started to hate everyone… including Drew. She felt betrayed by every man she met and she fell in love with. Until one day… Sad but she needs to go and meet her class… She’s handling law subjects in the College she is teaching. She saw some food on her table…

“Class, whose food it is?” She asked the class.

“It might have been left here… Please get it or else it’s mine…” She’s trying to joke even if she’s still sad…

“Ma’am, someone said it’s yours. Just say thank you, Ma’am,” Her student said.

“No, I will not eat something that came from someone I do not know…” She said.

“It’s from me, Ma’am… Please eat it, I know you’re already hungry.” A student told her…

The class went silent… They looked at each other’s eyes… and Jette said Thank You to her student, Brent…