Chapter 1: He Changed

When my things arrived in my small apartment, I immediately started cleaning so that I could fix my things. New beginning means better life, I will also stay here for good. Since I went to Florida, nothing good has happened in my life. Alvin is really the only reason why I came back here, so I can fix my life and whatever I've broken.

"Sam!"

It probably Auntie Min, the owner of the apartment I'll be living. She was kind enough to offer me a good price, hopefully she's really kind. I got up to meet her there at the door, she's like the old fashion aunt I've seen in shows before. She smiled at me.

"What do you think? Are you okay here?" she asked toned a bit of concern.

"Yes, Auntie. Thank you..."

"Alright, if you need anything just don't hesitate to call me in the next house, okay?" I just nodded and then she left.

After I cleaned up the whole apartment, I clean myself next and then cooked something to eat... things I had never done before. There is something in me that is also happy somehow because I have learned to act for myself. I'm used to being served and what I want I can get right away but now it's different, I have to work hard for my staff.

Speaking of work, maybe I'll try to apply but before anything else, I want to rest. My trip was too far and I hadn't been well since the other night. I will also meet Georgina later to ask for information about Alvin.

Two hours later I also got dressed to see Georgina. I don't want to spend the night so I'd better meet her in the afternoon. When I arrived at Starbucks, she wasn't there yet so I just ordered first while waiting.

"Samantha Reese!" I stopped drinking coffee when I heard the familiar voice, it was Georgina.

She just arrived and even from afar she could see me because I was positioned opposite the entrance. Georgina was my only friend, even though Alvin and I were separated, I still talked to her once so we're still okay.

"It's been a while! For how long? four... five?"

"Five years," I corrected her.

"Right! Gosh! I've missed you. The last time we've bonding was before you and Alvin broke up, right?" she asked unintentionally making me silent. "Oh... sorry about that."

I just smiled and then pointed to my honest chair, I knew she didn't mean to say that.

"What happened to you? You've been gone for so long and you suddenly leave," she changes the subject.

"Important things..." I responded, didn't want to prolong it.

She seemed to understand that I didn't want to talk about it so she just ordered.

"Uh, Georgina? I was wondering... how is Alvin right now?" she looked at me seriously.

"Alvin?" I nodded. "Well... he's doing good. He had his own company now and I can say that he's already that successful."

My eyes lighten up. "Really?! I knew he can do it all along. I'm so proud of him..."

"I don't. Are you nuts?" I looked at Georgina and she seemed disgusted. "He's your ex-boyfriend and your like that? Being happy for his success and proud to him? Shouldn't you feel worse cause he did it without you?"

"It's fine with me. To be honest, he deserves all of the good things in his life right now, Georgina. That what's I've been wanting also, to achieve his dreams even without me."

Georgina deeply sighed. "I don't know what Florida did to you but you did changed a lot."

"Anyway, do you know where I can find him?" I really took courage to asked but I didn't think she expect that.

"Samantha Reese!" she snap at me because she was almost choking on the coffee she was drinking. "Are you really crazy? Do you plan to show up to him? I'll just remind you, you're a woman."

"There's nothing wrong with asking, right?"

"Yeah but what for?" I just looked at her. "No way, you're still in love with him?!"

"So what? it's not like a sin. Just answer my damn question, Georgina. Do you know where I can find him?" She still seemed surprised at me.

"First of all, did you just say damn? The Samantha Reese Montefalco just pronounced the word 'damn'?! What's happening to the world? Second, shouldn't you move on that's why you came back here or gosh, I can't believe you! Lastly, fine! I know where he is like hello? His company is into the high level and ever since you guys broke up? That man is not the Alvin we know..."

"I don't care... I just wanted to see him. Can you help me?" By the power of my puppy eyes, she surrenders to me in the end.

So now, we are here in Xylo, the most well-known club in the area. Too many people, some were dancing, some were kissing, others drank a lot of alcohol.

"Georgina, what are we doing here?!" I raised my voice for her to hear.

We stopped at the counter where the bartender mostly been. My eyes widen when she ordered drinks and looking around.

"I'll go—"

"I thought you wanted to see him?" I was stunned by that. "Alvin are always here so you'll definitely see him here. He's coming!"

I seemed deaf to what she said not because of the screams of the people. I went back to sitting and looked around. He's always here? In fact, what else is the reason for him not to go to such things like this.

"Speaking of the devil, there he is!" I looked at what Georgina pointed out and saw a man who looked like my ex-boyfriend.

Yeah, he is Calvin but more matured. His body got bigger, he also had a few mustaches and tattoos on his body that he used to be afraid to do. He is now half naked dancing with a woman while still holding his top.

"Look how he change!" I heard Georgia mentioned beside me.

She's right, he's not the Alvin I loved before.

"What happened to him?" I asked as if I didn't know the answer yet.

"Hello?! You. You happened to him! I heard since you guys broke up? he was changing his life and now he's already like that!" she was referring to Alvin who is now kissing the woman that he just danced earlier.

It was as if something had pierced my chest as I watched him. It feels so heavy to see him like that and I was the one who did that.

"Oh, come on. I brought you here not just to see him, Sam. You also need to have fun, drink!" Georgina gave me one of the drinks she ordered.

Maybe she's right. I took it and then drank a straight. I took my eyes off Alvin and then turned to Georgina who was now talking to the bartender. My eyes aroused the drinks in front of us and then drank them one by one.

"Sam, he said you can—you drink it?!" Georgina suddenly asked when she saw that the glass was empty. "Oh god, others are strongly right here. Are you okay?"

When I looked at her, my mind was dizzy.

"Huh?"

"Shit, I shouldn't have let you..."

"What's going on here?" I heard a familiar voice, I can't go wrong.

"A-Alvin..."

When I looked back at Alvin he was a little surprised to see me. Was he mad at me?

"Reese?!" He coughed and gazed at Georgina. "What is she doing in this place?"

I wasn't mistaken, it was Alvin and he was in front of me now. One of his hands rested on my shoulder as if I was going to fall.

"I'm sorry, Alvin. I didn't know she would drink everything. She came with me here because she said she wanted to see you."

"Shhh!!!" I rebuke Georgina. "It's a secret..."

"Tss, you're drunk woman," I heard Alvin murmured.

I looked closely at him. "Woman?! I'm not your woman, I'm Reese! And I'm not drunk, just tipsy hehehe."

"Oh, really? After you leave me, you will suddenly show up here like that?"

"Uhh, Alvin. I will take care of her. I'll just take her home," it was Georgina that annoys me.

"No!" I refuse. "I don't want to go home! I'll stay here until Alvin talk to me, I can take care of myself!"

"How can I talk to you, when you're in that state? Tell me, Reese. Why did you came back?" My eyes softened when I saw Alvin's serious eyes, it was no longer like when he used to be sparkling and happy.

"A-Alvin... I'm sorry..." I cried.

"All right, Alvin. Maybe those with you are already looking for you, I'll take care of Sam."

I feel Georgina removed Alvin's hand from me and she quickly changed hers to support me.

"I'm sorry... please forgive me, love..." I kept crying. "Let me explain, I'm sorry..."

"Samantha Reese, please stop it." Georgina whispered to my ears. "You might regret it when you're finally sober, let's go."

"But I want him to take me back! Please, take me back... take me back, love..."

I don’t know where all the alcohol went in my body when I heard the last thing Alvin said. It was as if I was drenched in a cold water.

"You're the one who left, Reese."