Tomorrow With You

The Sad Truth

DINO

My friends are driving their car and I'm driving my motorbike, We're heading to Kara's party.

I stopped at the Stoplight in conjunction with the car next to me.

And when I turned around, Mina was in the car next to Congressman Han who was smiling like a demon at me.

He knew Mina was my ex girlfriend. So he's rubbing Mina off my face.

My gaze turns to Mina, She knew I was there. She was crying looking at different direction. She was avoiding my gaze, It's as if she's embarrassed. While the Old man was so proud Having Mina beside him.

My blood boils.

My anger arise.

I could kill this person.

Mina was my Bestfriend. And she didn't deserve this asshole.

When I got off my motorbike, the car left in a hurry. At the same time, Henry also got out of his car and stopping me. Many cars are honking around me but my eyes are already spinning in Anger.

"Hey, Hey, Hey. Man cool off. They're gone. She's not your problem anymore, Man. Get a grip." Henry trying to soothe down my anger.

I take deep breathe.

Breathe in, Breathe out..

Henry sighs in Relief.

Henry knew I can kill that man using my own hands.

I tap henry's shoulders and Speed off with my motorbike.

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I'm in no mood to party tonight because of what I saw. I can't bear to think that if I was having fun, Mina who was with me before in hardship and joy would now be miserable.

So I decided to just stay home.

I was watching television when Mom came to sit beside me. She looks so serious.

"What is it Mom?'"

She sighs, Fidgeting with her nails.

"Dino are you serious about Monique?"

I sighs rubbing my temple.

"Mom, I told you I am. Why? Are you doubting me? You think I'm just playing with her?"

She shakes her head repeatedly and avoid making eye contact with me.

"No, Dino. I don't doubt your intentions with Monique. Even if I close my eyes and tell me you like her, I know you're telling the truth. But when you tell the truth, I'm more worried, Dino. "

This time, I sit properly and look at her

"What do you mean, Mom?"

"Then you know that the time will come when you will take over the company. One of these years, months or days your Dad will have to choose who you will marry. Especially now that the election is near. Our position will be in danger if you are replaced your Dad's position and you have any other powerful and rich family beside you to support you besides your Father and I. They will doubt you, Dino. The board members will doubt you because you're too young. I hate to put this up on your shoulder, Son. But this company means a lot to me. Because your Grandfather sacrificed so much for this. "

Mom rarely talks to me when it comes to the state of the company. By what she says, she seems to be preparing me for what may happen to me in the near future.

"What are you suggesting, Mom?"

"I know the company isn't important to you, Dino. But think about Monique. What if you get married like Mina? There's no guarantee when that will be Dino. Anytime, Just one snap Dino you have no choice but leave Monique."

What she said caught my full attention.

"I like Monique. That's why I'm telling you this, Son. I know that girl has been through a lot. If you keep this for long, Dino you become unfair and selfish with her. You are happy but when the time comes you will hurt her. She will be miserable again."

I didn't notice a tear slips through my eyes. All I can think about how I'm going to keep Monique safe from harm. May safe from me.

Even.

Even if how many times I deny it over myself, I can't keep the fact that Mom was right. She has been through a lot. She has been.

I stood up and grab my keys.

"I need to go." Mom stopped me holding my shoulders

"Son? I'm sorry."

"No you're right, Mom." With that said, I left her.

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I went to Monique’s coffee shop and saw she was closing.

She got out, unlocked her bike and preferred to walk in the cold climate.

One of the things I noticed about Monique was that she loved to walk to remember every detail and the view of the way she walks on.

It was as if she was memorizing it. as if this was her last walk in this place.

I decided to just follow her.

To imitate what she does. When she step, I stepped. If this is the last time I will see her, I will memorize her every move. Her hair in the wind, Her smile with her eyes glistening. Her soft hands that feeling the flowers around her.

I don't know how to stay away from her. So I drove closer to her and blew my horn to her surprise.

She looks at me.

Smiling at me.

And I looked faraway. Anywhere, But her.

I know if she saw my eyes, She will read what is going through my mind.

This is what I figured out in the short time we've been together.

We didn't need words for us to communicate, Our mind and eyes alone understands.

"What's the matter.... Dino?" She asked me still smiling but I saw it falters.

I clear my throat "Let's stop this. You need to Stay away from me." I was about to leave when she spoke.

"What are we going to end if we don't even start?"

It's true.

It's the sad truth.

We didn't even get the chance to start.

But I am sure whatever it is we may start, It will become messy. It will become miserable. It will become tragic.