Chapter 5: The story of our lives

Greg's POV

"Hey guys", I said as I approach Kevin,Fin and Roger. One bottle of black label is already opened. "I see.You started without me". I fakely sulked.

"We had waited for you for 30 minutes man", Kevin said while tapping my shoulder.

"What took you so long ?", Fin asked.

My girlfriend, Lexa , asked me to meet her. She wants us back together. I met with her because I miss her too but I didn't get back with her. I am playing hard to get.

She is my girlfriend since highschool. She is tall, fair skin, and beautiful. I can't just easily throw those years of relationship with her even if we broke up many times. I know I'm being sentimental but her unconditional love for me keeps me going. My parents went abroad when I was just little. My grandma was the one who raised me. They came back when I'm already old enough to take care of myself. They weren't their when the school asked me to bring my parents with me for meetings, family day and other school activities. They weren't their when I needed them the most. At a young age, I got rebellious with them. I don't want to go home.I don't want to see them and live with them so I stayed at grandma"s even if mom asked me to come home so many times since they came back. Grandma is also pushing me to go home with mom ,that's basically the reason I don't want to go home to mom's or grandma's. I feel alone, I feel like no one understands me . Until I find companion in friends and in Lexa. With friends,I dint feel alone.With Lexa, I feel loved and supported. Lexa, came from a broken family. She lived with her mom and stepfather together with her step sisters. Unlike me though, she doesn't hate her mom or siblings and stepfather. But ofcourse stepfather is still far different from your own father so she can relate with me. We are lonely and wanted each other's companionship and love. Maybe, that's the reason we keep our relationship even if its like falling apart.

I cheated on Lexa for many times already so I understand her if she easily gets jealous. I know I'm an *sshole but there's something missing. Like I'm not contented with her maybe or with the things she is giving me? I don't know. But no matter how many times I cheat she still wants me. I don't know if she just really loves me unconditionally or she's just d*mb . When I cheat or she gets jealous over my friends (I have girl friends I drink with sometimes) ,I break up with her but she will come to me sulking. I maybe an *sshole but I am soft- hearted. When I see her cry in front of me, begging ,I melt and gets back with her.

"Lexa wanted to talk to me", I shortly explained. They know our set up so they just smile sheepishly.

"You really are the man ", Fin smiled widely. I just shake my head and laugh.

Grace Pov

After Melo's confession,I feel drained. I feel guilty. I am torn between friendship and love. How will I face him ?How will I face Izzy?. Ugh. This is giving me a headache.

Kriiing ! Kriiing !

Mother Earth calling...

"Hi ma", I answered cheerfully. Hearing mom's voice always makes me jolly.

Mom and dad are the reason I have a positive outlook in love. They are sweet with each other,jokes in front of us and they sure are hardworking. We are not rich but they manage to give us our needs and sometimes more.Though, we have to work to get our wants we dont feel remorseful. In the first place, isn't that what it's suppose to be? I mean we are already old enough and can take care of ourselves. Since ,we ain't rich we should help our parents. Being parents,I know that it's one if the hardest job. As long as we are together that's definitely enough for me. As for becoming rich? I'll work that out .

Mom and dad's love story always makes me dreamy. Dreaming of a lover boy who can love me for who I am despite my status in life like dad. Despite the challenges of marriage, we'll stand strong. Despite the lack of money, the love for each other keep us going and striving more--together.

Being the eldest, I know my parent's struggles when it comes to money matters. I've become mature at a young age because I need to look out for my siblings and take care of them when my parents are away for work. I cook for them, feed them and tutor them sometimes. These are the reason I'm striving hard in my studies. I want to reward my parents with my diplomas, medals and accomplishments and I didn't fail them in this area. My parents are always proud of us and we are also proud of them. The happiness of having a complete family, their presence, attention, love and care they are giving us. Their advices and guidance are engraved in our hearts. It feels so good to have a family who loves you dearly and understands you in every way.

"How are you? How's school?, she chirped.

"I'm fine ma. School is good. I met new friends here. ", I happily reported. It's my first time being away from them for so long . I missed them everyday so I call them often. I just didn't call them this week because of hectic schedule. Mom maybe wondering why that's why she called.

"How are you mom?dad and my siblings?"

"We are fine. Don't worry about us. Take care of yourself and don't hesitate to call us if you need something",

"Yes mom. Don't worry I can take care of myself",

"I just called to check on you since you didn't call this week",

"Busy at school mom. Have so many activities",

"I see. Don't stress yourself to much. Relax and rest enough", she reminded.

"I will ma",

"Okay,call you later. I have to go", she said her goodbye and ended the call .

Short call. Just a simple hi and hellos but it energized me and keeps me going.

I should keep my mind off Melo for now. I'll just deal with it later. I should cook for I'm already hungry.