It’s been six months since Leonardo confessed his love to me and after four months, I wasn’t able hold it back anymore! I confessed too, and now we’re together. I still can’t believe how this is true. I mean, he is now at his peak of his career, everyone is crazy over him!
His manager, Tony, told us to keep the relationship a secret. I get it, he is THE boy next door, knowing he has a girlfriend might affect his career. But I just want to slap every single customers I hear how they daydream MY boyfriend to be THEIR boyfriend. I just want everyone to know that this doughnut cashier is Leonardo’s badass girlfriend!
He never fails to surprise me, he always finds time to visit me in the store either during my break or after my shift to drive me home. Ofcourse my man is smart, he disguises himself everytime! Sometimes he’s an old man, next is he’s a soldier, he is sometimes an old lady! I just love his humor. It made me realize that I like him more than just his beauty. I like the way he is, it’s nice to finally be sure of something. I love him.
“You’re hair gets greyer and grayer every single day.” I teased him. “Do you want a water, old lady?”
“No, thank you, sweetie.” he said immitating an old lady’s voice.
I chuckled. “Can an old woman really drive?” I dared him as we walk towards his car.
“Slow down!” I screamed.
“This old woman is a bad ass.” he screamed to put out my overwhelming scream. While both of his hands are on the wheel.
It’s funny to see him wearing a dress without his wig and an oversized glasses. He’s still such a kid at heart, but I don’t think over speeding is something a kid should be doing. I warned him that I’ll get mad if he doesn’t slow down. But I can’t hold my laugh and he thought I was kidding.
After the roller coaster ride, I ran out and left him behind. That’s when he realized I was not kidding. He immediately followed me and kept on apologizing.
“Hey!” his eyes rounded big like a lost puppy. “I’m sorry.”
“What were you thinking? We could have died there! I can’t die here. I can’t be stuck here!”
“Stuck? Here?” his reaction changed from charming to horrified. “Do you think you’re stuck with me?”
“What?! No! That’s not what I mean.”
“Then what? Where are you stucked?” his voice have gone shaky.
“I--” I can’t tell him! What should I say instead? Why the hell did I say that in the first place?! I was just too worried of my situation. But it’s true! I am stuck here, but not with him.
“I see.” he said after a few seconds of silence. “I always felt that, Gaze.” he sighed. “I tried to shake the feeling off, you make me feel we’re on the top of the world for a second then drop me at the bottom of the ocean next.”
“What?” What is he saying? I love him and that’s all I’ve ever felt! I’ve gone frustrated.
“Of course you don’t know.” tears immediately formed in his eyes. I tried to reach him but he stepped back. “I’m not an i***t Gaze! I’ve always felt that heavy feeling you have! I never knew what that is, that’s why I did my best to just give you a good time. But I always catch you crying! Why Gaze?! Am I not enough? Am I not a good boyfriend to you?!”
We heard gasps around us.
“Did you hear that?”
“That’s his girl? Very cheap looking.”
”No way! Is he gay?”
Not just everyone heard everything but now they thought he’s gay because of what he’s
wearing. He immediately ran away and left me with these homophobics. He drove away without looking back. What just happened?
I held the necklace he gave me. Opened it and stared at our names. “Only if I can take off the hurt I’ve caused you” I whispered, pretending to talk to him. It’s been a week since the last time we saw each other.
The news spread like a virus, very quick and very deadly. No one talked about him having a girlfriend, they were more interested if he is gay. For a second, I forgot this is the 90’s and this thing is a big deal. I’ve been in a dilemma of whether I tell him the truth or just cover it up with another lie. Don’t judge me! Who’ll actually believe of what happened to me!
“Are you listening?!” a teenager screamed.
“Yes! I am.” tried to sound confident, but immediately squinted “What was your order again?”
This teenager just had a mental breakdown and called her dad who happens to be a very rich man. He will sue the store for harassment; when I didn’t do anything to this teen, like literally! I didn’t even listen to her order. Okay, not the best time for jokes. So to cut the story short, I was fired. Awesome.
Let me get this straight, I was dragged to the 90’s, was left by my friend, got fired from my job and Leonardo hates me. Hah! What can get worse?!
I was looking for jobs in the newspaper in my room when I heard a soft knock. I want to be confused and even be terrified, it’s three in the morning and someone is at my door, but I’m too tired of my life and if I’m gonna die tonight, let it be.
I was being too dramatic is what I realized when I saw Eloisa’s face. But I think I should be, when she started to hug me. “I’m sorry” she whispered.
“Sorry for what?”
“For being a hindrance between you and Renzo.”
My eyebrows met. “What do you mean?”
She started to storm inside and paced back ang forth. Wait, she’s talking about the 90’s Renzo, right? Not MY Renzo. Well, is he even still mine? My heart ached a bit when I realized Leonardo’s the one I love, I feel like I just cheated by just thinking of Renzo - of the 20’s.
“You confessed, Gaze,” she held my hands. “The reason why I left you the first time was because I thought Renzo like you. And I left you again because I finally am sure. And it’s okay! I-” she sighed. “I like him, but I love you more! You’re like my family.” she sobbed.
“It just hurt so much, I needed time on my own.”
I was speechless. Wait, she likes Renzo? And she thought Renzo and I was a thing? I can’t even remember the last time we had an actual conversation.
“Leonardo’s my boyfriend, not Renzo.” I abrutly said. Wow, that feels good! I felt like a heavy secret was just lifted and I feel so good.
As expected, she was surprised and happy for me. I told her everything that happen, how we spent Christmas, celebrated his first project, how I supported him, also the fights we had, especially the last one. I also cleared that the Renzo I was referring to was the one from 2020, she still thinks I’m crazy but at least it’s not HER Renzo. It was nice having her back. And she’s absolutely right, we are family.