Rising Pheonix

Matt's POV As I stood at the airport, I felt a mix of emotions: excitement to see Dave after a year, and nervousness about surprising him. I wore a beautiful dress, which hugged my body in all the right places, and my heart raced with anticipation. The sound of announcements and chatter filled the air, and the smell of coffee wafted from a nearby café. Oh gosh look at the time i have to rush and get there . Since i request for a days leave today I don't have to worry about work. I get a beautiful dress to wear as today was also our four years anniversary ever since we became a couple. I hailed a taxi and hopped in. upon reaching the entrance i saw him hugging and kissing someone,my mind in a blank state. When I saw Dave hugging and kissing Zenneth, my mind went blank. I felt like I'd been punched in the gut, my breath knocked out of me. My eyes widened in shock, and my heart sank. I tried to process what I was seeing, but my brain felt foggy. who is he kissing i thought. The lady shifted a little and then i realized who she was Zenneth my close friend. i stood there in shock petrified at what i was seeing. no this can't be i must be seeing things wrongly hahaha yes I am seeing things wrong, let's go meet him. i brushed of the reality before me as my eyes deceiving me, because i couldn't accept the reality. I gathered up courage and strength I had and headed to were they stood. As I approached Dave and Zenneth, my legs felt like lead, and my voice trembled. "Hey Dave, welcome back...how was your..." I stopped, my words trailing off as Dave looked at me coldly. His eyes, once warm and loving, now seemed harsh and distant. I felt a chill run down my spine as he ignored me and smiled at Zenneth. "Let's get out of here, My Queen," he said, his voice dripping with affection. my heart suncked with my eyes wide open and tears threatening to break free , the pain i was feeling was too much to bare. He used to call me with that pet name what happened where did i go wrong. my tears broke free this time i couldn't handle the pain that seems to grow and i couldn't wail since i was in a public place. was all the sweet words he said to me lies. I stood there, frozen in disbelief, as they walked past me, hand in hand. The airport buzzed around me, but I felt like I was in a daze. My mind raced with questions, and my heart felt like it was breaking. What's going on? How could Dave do this to me? We've been lovers for years, and I thought we shared a bond that couldn't be broken. As I sat on a nearby bench, trying to process what I'd just seen, I felt a tap on my shoulder. The concerned airport staff member's voice brought me back to reality. "Hey, are you okay? You look like you've seen a ghost." I tried to compose myself, but my voice cracked. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just a little shocked, that's all." I forced a smile, but my eyes welled up with tears. The staff member nods sympathetically. "Do you need a moment? You can sit down over there and collect yourself." I nod, grateful for the kindness, and make my way to a nearby bench. I sit down, trying to process what I've just seen. Dave and Zenneth's betrayal stings, and I feel like I've been punched in the gut. As I sit there, trying to make sense of it all, I realize that I need to confront Dave. I need answers, and I need them now. I take a deep breath, gather my courage, and stand up. I'll find Dave and Zenneth, and I'll get the truth out of them, no matter what it takes. I scan the airport, my eyes searching for Dave and Zenneth. I finally spot them at the baggage claim, collecting their luggage. when I confronted Dave and Zenneth, I felt a surge of anger and hurt. Dave's words cut deep, like a knife twisting in my heart. I felt a wave of nausea wash over me, my mind reeling with shock and pain. I take a deep breath, my heart racing with anticipation and anxiety. I approach them, my footsteps echoing in the silent airport. "Dave," I say, my voice firm but shaking with emotion. "We need to talk." Dave's expression turns cold, his eyes gleaming with a harsh light. "well, I need to tell you something anyway." He said as he turned to face me. I brace myself, sensing what's coming. "I never loved you, Matt," Dave says, his voice devoid of emotion. "I never cared about you. I only stayed with you because I felt you would be a good money making machine." He said in a mocking tone. His words cut deep, like a knife twisting in my heart. I feel a wave of nausea wash over me, my mind reeling with shock and pain. "You...you used me?" I stammer, my voice barely audible. Dave shrugs, his eyes mocking me. "Yeah, I guess you could say that. I mean, you were always so needy . It was almost...amusing." Zenneth giggles, her eyes gleaming with cruel delight. "Yeah, Matt, you were like a little puppy, following Dave around everywhere. It was pathetic." I feel a surge of anger, my fists clenching at my sides. "You...you monsters," I whisper, my voice trembling with rage and hurt. Dave smirks, his eyes glinting with malice. "Maybe we are, Matt. But at least we're honest about it. You, on the other hand, were living in a fantasy world, thinking that our relationship was real." His words are like a slap in the face, waking me up to the harsh reality. I realize that I was blinded by my love and trust, and that Dave and Zenneth were just playing me all along. My mind races with painful memories, my heart feeling like it's being ripped apart. I think about all the times I worked non stop while trying to fit in in college, all the sacrifices I made for him. I was always there for you, Dave, I think to myself, my inner voice trembling with emotion. I worked part-time jobs to help you out, I gave you my earnings whenever you asked. I thought it was for our future, for our relationship. But now I realize I was just a money-making machine to you. A means to an end. I remember the countless nights I stayed up late, working on projects,doing countless jobs, only to hand over my hard-earned cash to Dave whenever he asked. I recall the times I skipped meals or went without necessities so that Dave could have what he wanted. And this is how you repay me? I think, my anger and hurt boiling over. "By mocking me, by using me, by throwing me away like trash?" I feel a wave of self-doubt wash over me. Was I really just a convenience for Dave? Was I just a way for him to get what he wanted without putting in any effort himself? I think about all the times I covered for Dave, all the times I made excuses for his behavior. I realize now that I was enabling him, allowing him to continue treating me like a doormat. I was so blind,I think, my eyes welling up with tears. I thought our relationship was real, but it was all just a lie. Dave never cared about me. He only cared about what I could do for him. My inner thoughts are a jumbled mix of anger, hurt, and betrayal. I feel like I'm living in a nightmare, and I can't wake up from it. I feel like I've been punched in the gut, my breath knocked out of me. I can't believe what I'm hearing. Dave, the man I loved, the man I thought loved me, was just using me all along. I think back to all the times I went out of my way for him, all the times I put his needs before my own. I thought I was being a good partner, a good lover. But now I realize I was just a pawn in his game. I feel a wave of anger wash over me, followed by a deep sadness. I thought our relationship was real, but it was all just a lie. Dave never cared about me, he only cared about what I could do for him. I look at him now, and I see a stranger. I see a man who used me, who manipulated me, who lied to me. I don't know how I... Still reeling from the shock of Dave's betrayal, my mind a mess,and my eyes filled with tears. As I ran away from the scene, not paying attention to where I was going, I was hit by a car. Everything went black, and I felt my life slipping away. My body lies helplessly on the ground, blood pooling around me. I can feel my life slipping away, my vision blurring. I see a crowd of people standing around me, their faces a blur. But then, a figure emerged from the shadows, someone I'd never met before. "Matt, don't die," he whispered, his voice urgent. "I need you." His words were like a lifeline, pulling me back from the brink of death. My heart raced as I tried to speak, but my voice was barely a whisper. "Who...who are you?" The figure leaned in closer, their eyes locked on mine. But before he could talk I saw Dave and Zenneth's faces twisted in satisfaction. But then, everything went black. t....att......matt......matt" i heard my mom shout at me "you need to get up otherwise you will be late for lectures." urgh mom can't you let me sleep a little,I groggyly thought and tried to get up even though my body wasn't ready to cooperate. I realized it was all just a dream. Or was it? The memory of the pain and betrayal still lingered, making my heart ache.