Hello Ex, We Meet Again

Chapter 3: Shattered Dreams

Lexy did a screenshot of their conversation and sent it to Karl, "What is this?" She added. She waited for a few minutes but nothing came from Karl. He have not even seen her message yet. This past five months, he has not been going online on Messenger as often as he used to. They have been both very busy with work that they only get to talk with each other at night before they go to sleep. Their dates have also been reduced to only a few times a month. She have also felt that he seemed so distanced from her lately. She has asked him countless of times if there was something weighing him down but he would always say it's nothing. She knew he was not telling the truth and something was bothering him but she didn't want to press on him until he is ready to open up to her about it. She refused to admit to herself that this is what has been bugging him all this time. After a few more minutes of no reply, she sent him a message one after another.

"Please explain this to me, Babe."

"Please tell me this is not true."

"Babe, please answer me."

"I cannot focus with work until I hear from you."

She turned more anxious from getting no feedback. She has also tried calling Karl so many times already but he wasn't picking up. She started tearing up again. Thank goodness it was the weekend and this did not happen at the office. All her work would have been affected as it is now with her client. At least she's alone inside her room so nobody could see her crying her heart out. Where did she go wrong? Why did Karl cheat on her? She immediately dismissed that thought and decided in her heart and mind that she will only believe to what Karl would have to say.

She tried calling him a few more times but still, there was no answer.

"What happened to you?"

"Why are you not picking up?"

"Babe, let's talk please."

Silence...

Karl doesn't know how to face Lexy anymore. He was too ashamed. He should have done something else to handle what Jenny did to him. He should not have given in to her. How can he explain everything to Lexy? He knows how hurt she must be at the moment but he also doesn't have the guts to answer all her questions right now. He is lost and so confused. What would he do? What would SHE do? Will she break up with him? He felt so weak just thinking about it. He knew she would come to his house to look for him if he goes on ignoring her calls. He took his car keys and drove aimlessly. He doesn't know where he is going, he just went on where the roads lead him...

Lexy called Karl's Mom. "Hello Auntie Carmen, is Karl home? I have been trying to call him but he's not picking up."

"Hello, Darling. He went out just a little while ago. Wait, did you two had a fight? He seemed so distracted and you sound like you have been crying." Mrs. Veluz loves her like her own daughter. With all the years that she and Karl have been together, the old woman have never treated her bad. It's also the same with the rest of Karl's family. They all make her feel like she belonged with them. They are a bunch of warm and loving people. Her heart would break into pieces if the two of them broke up and she had to let go of his people, too. With that, she started to tear up again but she has to control her voice.

"Don't worry Auntie, it's just a little misunderstanding. It isn't something we cannot fix." She assured the old woman.

"Ok, you two patch it up immediately and visit us soon. You seldom come here lately." complained Mrs. Veluz.

"I'll come visit you soon, Auntie. Karl and I just got a little busy with work lately."

"Yes, yes. Also, Karl has been so busy with his work application abroad."

WHAT? Did she just hear it wrong? Is Karl really applying for work abroad? She did not know. He did not tell her about it. Since when did he start keeping things from her and why? How many more secrets is he hiding?

"Isn't there any feedback yet from the application, Darling?" Mrs. Veluz continued, oblivious of the fact that Lexy doesn't have the slightest idea about it.

"Oh, I think there's none yet, Auntie." She lied.

"Ok, Darling. If there's nothing else then I'll hang up now. I was in the midst of sewing when you called. I'll tell Karl to call you back when he gets home. Tell me if he doesn't. I'll give him a good spanking."

"Yes, Auntie. Don't think too much about it. You take care of yourself." They exchanged a little more pleasantries before finally hanging up.

Karl has been keeping her in the dark all this time. He does not share his plans with her anymore. This past five months, he has been slowly taking her out of his circle already. That was what has been keeping him busy. That was what has been bothering him. She was so naive to have been waiting for him to open up. He has been slowly drifting away from her.

She has built her dreams around him. She never wished for anyone else to spend the rest of her life with except him. He was her first love, his first everything! She has given him not only her whole heart but all of her. For more than three years, he did not only delight in her love but also in her body. They have made good dreams, while sharing steamy and romantic nights together. Now here she is, wallowing in pain— crying over her shattered dreams and broken heart.