Mr. Wife

One-sided

I never eat that much before, but because the kitchen staff and Butler Sung pour all their effort just to prepare these "supposed to be romantic dinner" I finished everything and did not forget to thank them.

Now I'm dragging myself to my room feeling bloated, I even wanted to puke but no.

Even if I need to tape my mouth, I'll do that if that would mean I'm showing my gratitude towards them.

That damn Adam!

I've been cursing him from every step I made hoping it will make even the slightest effect on him. Sighed.

" Do you want some tea? " Lily asked me, the girl that assigned by Adam to help me with anything I need. I just know her name from Butler Sung this morning, since she seems to hate me and there's never had a chance to ask her either.

" Ah. No thanks, I'll go straight to bed. You should rest now. " I said, just hearing the word tea reminding me of how full my stomach is.

The first thing I did was dip my whole body in the tub, feeling the relaxation of every nerve in my body from the warm and scented water.

Wow. This warm bath is a must after that long and exhausting day.

But that damn Adam. Does he even have the slightest idea of how embarrassing it is?

Sighed.

***************

" You seem in a foul mood," Lewis said with his sparkling grayish eyes.

" Must be his little friend again " Said Gabin teasing me, both he and his partner chuckled. I smirked and sip my alcohol. I've known them for how many years and they know something that I couldn't open up with Adam and Aki.

" I told you, you can use me if you want to move on " Said Lewis taking the glass in my hand, must be the alcohol that drove him to be this touchy.

Just like Gabin and his partner, I've known Lewis and I also know he has something on me that I can't reciprocate because I only see him as a friend and not because I like someone. But I think it's not clear on his part since he still giving me meaningful glances and touches.

It's really hard to deal with him.

I've met him when he's still like broken glass from a defective relationship and I think that was the start he take everything from the wrong side.

" Thanks but—

I was cut off when he suddenly pulled and kissed me. I can feel his desire but I remain still not answering his lips. That caught me off guard but, I don't want to break him and give him more wrong moves.

I heard the couple make an Oh sound then chuckled.

Lewis must realize that the kiss won't go further as he stop and bitterly smiled at me.

" That so mean, " He said.

" You know you won't receive anything but you still did, " I said taking another shot.

He chuckled.

" Yeah, right. But still, my offer opens " I can see the determination in his eyes that sparkled from the dim light. " I'll just go with my friends," He said and left us.

" You know he's serious right? " Said Gabin now looking at me as if it was my fault.

Of course, I know that. I even lessen my interaction with him and when he's being touchy I would gently decline him. He is still my friend, but maybe I need to be clear with him not just by action but by words.

" Your actions seem not as effective as you think. You have to tell him before he fell deep in you " Alex said, Gabin's partner for three years.

" Yeah, I know that. I'm still waiting for a chance, I don't want to hurt him " I said.

Can't believe I would end up getting into trouble again, I thought having drinks in here would give me peace of mind but here I go get caught up in more trouble.

" Why don't you try and open your eyes, there's a lot better than your first love, and who knows it might help you get out of that long and one-sided love," Said Gabin exchanging drinks with Alex, showing their intimacy in front of me.

Better? I don't want that. I want. Aki.

I felt pain in my heart, making me hard to breathe as if something pinching my heart inside.

Fuck this one-sided love that I've been carrying since grade school.

The couple ordered more drinks and I drowned myself as if it will help me forget this suffocating feeling.

This is not just simple jealousy. I'm afraid.

Afraid Aki will fall in love with that Adam. I know them well that's why.

Aki deserves to be cherished, something that man isn't capable of. But what scares me the most is losing him completely when he learned about my feelings.

Yet he drives me completely broken when he agreed to marry Adam, I wanted to tell him everything that time but I got scared. Then the moment I blink my eye, they are living together.

It was a different way of torture, smiling at him like it was nothing. Is he that confident he won't fall for Adam?

Hah.

I have to smoke.

" I'll just take a breathe," I said, didn't wait for the couple's response. Seeing how they are being lovey-dovey, I doubt they would even notice me leaving.

I passed through the busy crowd that is a sea of gay people freely having fun with everybody. The louder inside it was the opposite outside.

I went in the dark spot, throwing my back against the lamp post, it was a good spot as I can see every direction from here. I even spotted a couple being intimate in the dark alley. As I blow my cigarette the wide sea of stars astonished me.

Making me chuckle because of how pitiful I am right now.

Appreciating the stars now? Wow. That's very romantic of me.

" You need company? "

I was startled with above my shoulder guy standing behind the lamp post. Funny that I didn't notice him because I'm busy appreciating the stars.

" Not really, " I said not giving interest to him. He must be looking for a man for one-night fun but I've met lots of guys like him so I know how to deal with him.

" I needed one. But you don't have to give me attention, don't worry. Just continue what you're doing " He said. I smirked. Is this one of the newest gimmick? Sorry, I won't fell for that. I blow again, watch until the smoke got cleared and the stars appear again.

" Got dumped? " He ask again. This time my brows knot.

" I thought I can do my thing? " I said in my cold tone.

" Yes, you don't need to answer that " He replied.

" What? You told me I can do my thing but still talk to me now your telling me I don't need to answer you? Your weird. " I said getting irritated.

" Yes " He replied.

I sighed. This gimmick is something, does he think I'll take his bait with that?

" Actually, I'm being followed. "

My hand stop. I changed my mind. Now, he fully get my attention.

" What do you mean? " I asked, still I made me sound like not interested at all. Because who knows he might just being funny.

" See that man in the dark alley on your right? " He said. I followed the direction he's talking about.

Though it was just a glimpse, with my line of work. I saw a figure even it's dark and not easily spotted.

" And why is that? Are you some kind of Idol being followed by your stalker? " I said but it was just an act, as I know there's really something going on. And the man he's talking about is giving me a trouble vibe.

" Yeah, something like that. " He replied, though he seems calm I know he's in trouble.

My drunk ass got woken up by the cop inside me.

" Heh. I appreciate the thought of trusting me with your problem " I said, stepping on my cigarette and take a long breathe.

" Not really "

His response made me chuckled. As I turn my body to face him, I cornered him with both of my arms. Because I really need his cooperation to catch the creep.

" What are you doing? " He asked with those big round eyes that reminded me of someone.

Oh, dear. I shake the thought.

He still composed even though he seems suspicious of me.

" You have to cooperate if you want your suitor to get in jail "

I said and smiled at him, because now. I'm fired up.