Almost

Life Still Goes On

Ray's POV

"please Violet we can still have so many anniversary ahead. I will make them special. I promise. Could you just forgive me? I missed only one of our anniversary". What was I thinking? Why did I say that. So stupid. I didn't mean that.

She just open her mouth and then give me bitter smile. "hah.. So.. That was it". Yea.. She really misunderstood my words.

"Ray, I guess... That day.. Was our last anniversary". She covering up her face begin to sobbing, she looks so much in pain. And I can't do anything except for seeing her like this. I can't even hug her, cause I know I don't deserve to.

After few minutes of crying, she wipe her eyes from the tears. Then she look at me with her swelling eyes.

"I'm really sorry, Violet. This is my fault. I really regret it and I wish I never done that...... I rea-". I try to explain everything to her when she cut me.

"you don't need to explain anything to me Ray. I'm done with us. I've been trying so hard to be patient with you this whole time thinking that you will change someday. I've been doing everything you ask me to do. I want to give my best to you even if it has to change myself...". I wonder how she keep herself not to be emotional with screaming and crying so loud. She said that with low tone. And I can see how much pain she feels right now, because of me. "I'm tired Ray. You've cheated on me. That's something I can't forgive you. I told you so many times about it right".

"Please Violet I'm so sorry, give me a chance. I can make it up to you forever". I try to hold her hands but it seems like she knows what I'm about to do so she pull her hands away from me.

"Ray... What you had done behind me and the truth that I knew about that.. Made me realise that I shouldn't have done anything what I have done for you. I got to go, I have a meeting. Bye Ray..".

"Violet... Please..". That's all I can say while watching her leave.

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Violet's POV

I walked out of his office trying to manage myself not to shed any tears and nothing happen.

"Going back to office, Ms. Calfuray?" Mandy greet me as I walk pass her.

"oh.. Mandy... Ahh.. Yes..". I just didn't anticipate this situation.

"Mr. Wood didn't take you there? oh my.. What happen with you eyes Ms. Calfuray?". Seems like she realise that my eyes has swollen.

"aaaahh.. This? I have an allergy. I didn't realise that I ate it last night". Stupid. Why did I give that reason?

"seems like you're in hurry Ms. Calfuray. Would you like me to call taxi for you?". Maybe she knew but she pretend to take my reason.

"yes I have a meeting an hour from now. Yes.. Thanks Mandy. I'll be waiting at the front door. See you, Mandy"

"Have a nice day Ms. Calfuray". I smile as I walk out of the lobby.

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at the office..

"Ms. Calfuray, there's some documents that needs you to sign".

"Ms. Calfuray the meeting has been delayed for one hour due to Mr. Carvalho's family matters". The intercom start to sing me with lots of work things, remind me that I have a life to live.

I press the intercom to call my secretary. "Anna, you can come here to bring those documents.. And please could you bring me the files of last year publication report?"

"yes, Ms. Calfuray"

knock! knock!

"come in"

"here's the documents that needs you to sign, and here's the last year publication report"

"thanks, Anna. Do you have any urgent work to do?".

"umm no Ms. Calfuray. Except for us having a meeting in 2 hours"

"can you do your work here?"

"yes I can. Let me take my laptop first". Anna walk to her desk to take her laptop and sit at the sofa inside my office. I take all of those documents and follow her to sit at the sofa.

I begin to read and learn all the documents and sign everything I need to sign. There is so much to do in the morning. At the other side Anna is busy with her own work. Lobbying, read mails, taking care of my schedules, and research.

"what is it, Vio? Has anything happen to you?". That's the first thing she said after finishing her work. She is my best friend. When it comes to work, she always being a professional person. And she knows when to act professional and when to act like a friend to me.

"I just want you to accompany me so I can remember that I'm in office and I need to work properly and not to get myself distracted".

"you broke up with Raymond?". She snap at me like that.

"how do you know? I didn't tell you anything, did I?"

"Vio.. Maybe you love him and did everything for him. But not everything is go with what you want it to be. This life.. And life is hurt"

"you don't want me to tell you the reason I broke up?"

"why?"

"he cheated on me.. With his Co-worker..". And then I tell her everything.

"jerk! And then I know that it is the best for you. He doesn't even deserve you. You deserve a better man, girl". She hug me and pat my back. "we can talk about it more, girl but we have a meeting to attend"

"you're best at ruining the mood. Let's go"

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Violet's POV

Months has passed and I keep getting better after the break up. At first, I almost spend my every nights with crying. And whenever I went to the places that we have been visited, I always felt sad. I'm so pitiful if I must say to the past-months-self-of-me.

Now I'm still busy with my job. Enjoying every second of it cause this is the only thing that helps me to move on. This is the thing I love. I put all of my efforts, thoughts, and time in this job. And it's worth it. I got a pay raise last month.

Being single it's not so bad at all actually. I know I said this because I'm a single but you wouldn't know how it's like before you feel it, right?. Being single means that I can hanging out with my friends anytime without worrying that someone might get mad or being protective, it means that you can do everything you want for yourself. That's the best feeling of being single. But I don't mean to be single forever though. It just means that I can do all of the things I can't do while I'm being taken until I find someone that really fits for me.

Work today is about going to 3 meeting in different places. A lot of things has to be done. Publishing, branding, relationship and any other things. And today's work is done and I'm ready to go home.

On the way back from work, I drop in nearby restaurants cause I'm too tired to cook. I chose to go eat in Korean restaurant. I place my order and sit at the table near the window. When someone came towards me.

"Violet?"

I looked up to see who call my name and surprised. "Raymond?"