Chapter 15 - His Past
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Xayne Zacksworth
"Kindly click the button to notify us if you need some help," one of the flight attendants said while smiling at me.
"Sure," I answered, not looking at her. I completely ignored her as I put on my earphones and raised the volume of my music.
I finally escaped from my annoying girlfriend and then this flight attendant in front of me became her substitute. She left when I completely shut her.
I looked outside the window. There is nothing to see but the oceans of clouds passing by. I suddenly remembered Julie. My days without her will probably become quiet.
I never thought that Julie would become my girlfriend for one year. I thought we would never make it because our feelings are not mutual until Miguel suggested giving her a chance, so I did. We became a couple after several months of dating and knowing each other.
I am happy when I am with her. She is not boring to talk to and she is so noisy, especially when she visits my condo, her stories are nonstop. Sometimes I would ask her to do something in order to stop her mouth from blabbering.
I don't find my jokes funny but she laughs at them. I do not even know if she just did that to show that she appreciates everything I say or if she is just a simple-minded person.
She always went to my condo to serve my breakfast in the morning, and dinner in the evening while during the afternoon she would ask me to have lunch together. She always takes care of me. I think she is already practicing how to be a good wife.
If I think about having a family, I still have not seen myself marrying and having a family with her yet. Maybe I am not ready yet and we are just a new couple. There is still time for that, and I want to be sure with her when I ask her hand for marriage.
I still have not introduced her to my parents, and I have not introduced myself to her parents yet. I do not know but one thing is for sure...
I am not ready to be with her.
When we arrived at the airport. A shuttle bus picked us up and drove us to our hotel. This is not my first time visiting France because when I was a kid, my grandfather used to bring me here because this is where he met my grandmother for the first time.
I wonder if it was Julie or if not where will I meet that person?
"Guys, you can take a rest for a while. I will call you later for practice" the project manager announced as he gave the keys to our room.
I got my keys and decided to head to my assigned room. When I got inside my room, I felt my body tired from the trip. If Julie was here, she would offer me a massage. It was silent the whole night and only now have I been able to cook food again. If Julie was here, she would cook for me instead. I looked at my luggage scattered in the living room, if Julie was there, she would take care of my luggage and stack it inside the cabinet.
Wait. Why am I even keeping on thinking of her? Maybe I am used to her always being there to take care of me.
I sighed.
Our practice in France went smoothly. Julie never fails to send me messages before I sleep, she always asks how my day was, and checks if I have already eaten my food. Sometimes she would call me if I forgot to answer her messages. I tried to ignore her call and messages, but she is persistent.
"Guys! For our last practice for this week, our last guest for today is Ms. Alodia Clinton!" Our activity leader suddenly announced. Everybody inside the practice room clapped their hands when the staff opened the door except me who was surprised by the sudden announcement.
I suddenly felt nervous. My sweat made me feel cold and almost all the memories of the woman I was about to forget came back. I heard it right, right?
Alodia Clinton. She is here.
I slowly turned around to see the big doors of our practice room open and a figure of a familiar woman appeared in front of my eyes, at the same time the return of my feelings I have long been buried in oblivion.
She steps her feet inside, walks, and now she is in front of everyone, smiling so beautiful and elegant. My heart suddenly beat fast. I can recognize this feeling.
Feeling of longing for someone you miss so much.
Why did she just show up? Why didn't she show up when I was looking for him? I almost went crazy finding and thinking of her. Why did he leave without letting me know? Why?
She smiled while introducing herself. Her eyes scan the whole place and the participants. Her eyes saw me, looking at her. It stops at me for a moment and wonders after. I missed his angelic smile and laughter and his melodious voice. I miss everything about her.
During the whole practice and activities, I was just looking at her while she was talking on the stage. Telling us about her experience, tips, and anything that we need to learn. She is amazing. I do not know that she studies music here in France while she left me, I was busy trying to find her and suddenly became Julie's boyfriend.
I waited for several hours until the last practice ended. Alodia said goodbye to us before she talked to the Project manager.
"Guys, pack everything we are leaving the country after three hours," the project manager said.
Everyone nodded their heads and headed back to their assigned room, but I stayed still and waited for Alodia to leave the practice room. When I saw her leaving the practice room, I immediately followed her outside the hotel.
"Alodia!" I called her name as soon as I saw her entering her car.
She turned her head and saw me. Her eyes widen while her mouth was agape. She quickly entered her car and started the engine however I quickly blocked her way, so she got out of her car.
"What are you doing?" She asked.
"Let us talk!" I said.
"No, get out of the way!" She yelled.
"No! I will not leave unless we talk" I said seriously. She looked at me for a few seconds and sighed in defeat. She let me enter her car and went somewhere
We stopped at her apartment and we went inside. Her apartment was too spacious and there were a lot of musical instruments.
"After we talk you need to leave," she said as soon as I sat on the couch.
"Alodia why did you leave? You never contact me. You even bragged how much you like Miguel, but the truth is never liked him." I asked, trying to find an answer.
"No! I liked him but I knew that he likes somebody. Xayne, please... I left because it is for myself and for Julie. She loves you and I do not want to destroy your relationship" she explained.
Why does she keep on thinking of Julie?
"Julie... Julie again. Why are you always thinking of her? and... How did you find out about us?" I got suspicious. I saw her eyes avoid me. "Alodia, tell me" I commanded with a serious tone.
"I contacted Julie last year. Six months after graduation" she said while she slowly lowered her head.
Anger suddenly aroused inside of me. I look so stupid. I was so mad about what I heard.
Why didn't Julie tell me? Why did she lie? I asked her before, but she said Alodia never calls or texts her.
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