Broken Strings – Chapter 3
MELISSA QUIZON
The next day, I did not receive a single text from Wright. We are not on campus today because it is Saturday. This is the day that Wright will attend Raquel because it’s her brother’s birthday. I trust Wright. I know he won’t break my trust. To keep negative thoughts out of my mind, I try to do my projects and homework. The midterm is near and I have the scholarship to secure.
Even though I kept myself busy with school works, I still waited for his text messages or call until late at night. I couldn’t stand it anymore, I called him myself. Minutes before he answered the call, “Babe.”
d the noise in his backgroun
cellphone was on my ear.
heard the voice of a man in the background who seemed to be j
what?!
izing every word. My blood is also rising with anger.
I’m here. Please don’t be mad.” He took a deep breath. “Babe… we should spend time with our friends. The w
fine, I get it. Have fun, alright?” I said sarcastically.
I didn’t wait for his response and ended the call. To make sure
frowning and my cellphone was still off. I hate Wright. I’m so f**k
ise, I let go of the dustpan and the leaves spread all over the place again. I was ready to shout at the owner but my tongue twitched when I noticed the familiarity of the car.
river’s seat, looking as handsome as ever. He is wearing a black shirt, black pants, and a white cap. If I’m not mad at him, I would have thrown myself to this f*****g cutie, but no, I held on to my pride.
gaze and returned to my chores. I heard him took a deep breath and walked towards me.
back to have enough distance between us. “What are you doing here?”
lips parted because of my reaction.
rcastically.
n. Please.”
dly. “No need. I understand. I agree with what you’ve said
Don’t use that tone on me, Melissa. I know we have an issue h
as hell! “Trust issue, babe. Trust. You know— You see, you don’t trust me at all.”
r my chest.
when I’m with a woman. Is it really necessary to explain to
is girlfriend, am I not
e one I don’t trust are those bitches!”
f**k!?
He only annoys me even more. “Leave. Now. Before I shove your balls in your throat.”
mbfounded. And then he swallowed. “Sounds very painful
.”
needed.” He approached me and whispered. “Get dressed first. We’re going somewhere. We’ll talk there.”
I’ll come with you?”
Don’t be stubborn.”
ing away. “Fine.”
right, on the other hand, was leaning against his expensive car.
’t wait for him to open the door for me. He looks defeated when I did that. He held my hand but I pulled it away. I walk to the swing first. I sat there and Wright kneeled in front of him.
g for Rowie.”
he performance to be given to Rowie,” he added.
was spee
”
quickened.
at covered my face. “Babe, I’m not cheating. I’m not. Can’t you see that I’m trying so hard to put up with your standards? Given the circumstances,
s losing trust in him. I’ll admit, I’ve been
se are his types. I’m afraid Wright might be taken away from me. I love him. He was the first man I loved. I’m afraid I’ll lose him.
you too. I was just—”
I am aware, baby. That’s wh
e looked at my lips. He smiled fooli
o do there?” I raised an eyebrow at him.
se. “You can teach me how to play the drums, rock pr
y the drums! It’s my thing!
e wrinkle
ch you.”
ill confused.
like that. It sounds interesting.”
t.”
the prices?” He said playfully.
”
ds and hugged my waist. “When I win, I can go second base.”
e?”
means, I can touch your boobs, legs, hip—”
fool is playing with my conscience.
permarket.”
’s it? Easy.”
ssed against it. I immediately avoided looking at them.
You are an a*****e! You are an eyesore!” Wright shouted.
s eyes were wide open. “I just came home. You’re a
ot. I’m 5100, you’re 5001.” Wright pointed to the door
ked at the number above Wright’s door and then he smiled
shoulder.
! That’s what I
t was still pissed as he opened his door. Fier just came home? Does that mean he wok
ght? Did you get up in the morning too?” I asked as we entered his
ll didn’t open your phone, do you?”
et, because I don’t want
e. “Our anniversary is the password. Read my inbox.”
Afte
es to me that he was going home. He sent it to me at twenty o’clock. I followed him into the kitchen after I read his inbox. I caught him cooking bacon. I quickly approached him and hugged him around the
illed the whole place. When he finished cooking the bacon, he turned to me and smiled.
the lips. “Let’s eat first.”
rd and complicated.
t took us an afternoon before
o you think I don’t notice? Baby, you don’t want me to win, do you?”
”
He hit the drum. “One more. I’m close to mastering.”
I got up and left beside him. I licked my lower lip.
ht.”
ws went up and down. “Maybe I just need something to motiv
e to mine.
He kissed
laughed and towered to me. I want to wipe that stupid playful grin off his face. I walked backwards away from him while biting my lower lip and he slowly approached me. My knees softened at the kind
warmly and seductively. “Baby, you look like a rabbit that got caught by her predator.”
ght.
Close your eyes, baby.”
what he sa
d it.