MY LIFE RIGHT NOW PART TWO

CHAPTER THREE 🫗

THE AUDACITY OF AN EX—

LUNA’S POV-

One thing about exes?

They always somehow come back when life finally starts making sense.

And honestly?

That alone should be a red flag.

Because tell me why—

After all this time—

Jake decided to remember I existed.

Yes.

Jake.

The same Jake that lied.

The same Jake with the girlfriend drama.

The same Jake that somehow made me feel crazy for not trusting him after giving me every reason not to.

Honestly?

I thought we were done.

Finished.

Closed chapter.

Buried.

Gone.

Apparently—

Life disagreed.

It started small.

Too small.

One random evening, I was literally on call with Trent, laughing over nonsense like usual.

Then—

Message notification.

I checked absentmindedly.

And immediately froze.

Jake.

Pause.

Because excuse me?

Why are we here again?

I almost ignored it.

Actually—

I should have ignored it.

But unfortunately—

Curiosity?

That thing will humble you 😭

So yes.

I opened it.

Jake:

“Hey.”

Just hey.

Like nothing happened.

Like he didn’t lie.

Like there wasn’t a whole girlfriend situation.

Like I didn’t cry from confusion.

Actually insane 😐

I rolled my eyes immediately.

Locked my phone.

Peace.

Simple.

End of story.

Or so I thought.

Because apparently—

Jake remembered persistence.

Five minutes later—

Another message.

Jake:

“Can we talk?”

Sir?

Talk about what exactly?

The lies?

The betrayal?

The confusion?

Please be serious 😭

I ignored it.

Again.

N: Sometimes people don’t come back because they changed.

Sometimes—

They come back because they finally realize they messed up.

LUNA’S POV-

Days passed.

Then somehow—

Jake became consistent.

Too consistent.

Random texts.

“How are you?”

“I miss talking to you.”

“I know I messed up.”

And honestly?

At first—

I was irritated.

Because why now?

Why when I finally had peace?

Why when somebody else was finally treating me right?

Exactly.

But somehow—

A tiny part of me became curious.

Not because I wanted him back.

God forbid 😭

But because—

What exactly changed?

Then one evening—

He sent another message.

Jake:

“Can we meet? Just once.”

Immediately—

I frowned.

Meet?

For what?

Closure?

Explanation?

Drama?

Honestly—

I should have said no.

Actually—

I wanted to say no.

But curiosity?

Dangerous.

Very dangerous.

So unfortunately—

I agreed.

Big mistake?

Maybe.

The day we met felt weird already.

Like uncomfortable weird.

Because honestly?

Why was I nervous?

Not nervous nervous.

Just…

Uncomfortable.

Like reopening an old wound that finally stopped hurting.

When I got there—

Jake was already waiting.

And wow.

That alone felt strange.

Because once upon a time—

I genuinely liked this boy.

Crazy.

I almost laughed at younger me 😭

“Hey,” he said awkwardly.

“Hi.”

Awkward silence.

Very awkward silence.

Because honestly?

What exactly were we supposed to talk about?

“How have you been?” he asked.

“Fine.”

“You look different.”

Oh brother 😐

Not this line again.

Different how?

Older?

Tired?

Emotionally wiser? 😭

We sat down.

And somehow—

The conversation became less awkward.

Small talk.

School.

Life.

Mutual people.

Then eventually—

He sighed.

“I messed up.”

Pause.

Well—

At least somebody finally said it.

“I know,” I replied honestly.

He laughed awkwardly.

“No, seriously.”

“I know I hurt you.”

And honestly?

That surprised me a little.

Because for once—

Jake actually sounded genuine.

No excuses.

No blaming me.

Just honesty.

“I was stupid,” he continued.

“Very stupid.”

Mhm.

At least we agree 😐

“I should’ve treated you better.”

Silence.

And honestly?

A younger version of me probably would’ve wanted this apology badly.

But now?

It just felt…

Late.

Very late.

Because healing changes things.

A lot.

“I’m okay now,” I finally said quietly.

And somehow—

His expression changed.

“With Trent?”

Pause.

Why did he say Trent’s name like that?

“Yes.”

Silence.

Long silence.

Then—

“You moved on fast.”

Excuse me?

Fast?

Sir—

You had a whole girlfriend 😭

Actually—

Please be serious.

“I moved on when I realized I deserved better,” I said calmly.

And somehow—

That hit him.

Because his face changed immediately.

“I still think about you,” he said quietly.

Oh.

No.

No no no.

Because where exactly was this energy before?

“You shouldn’t,” I replied honestly.

“Why?”

Because life moved on?

Because I moved on?

Because we ended?

Simple.

“I’m happy,” I said quietly.

And somehow—

That sentence hurt him.

I could see it.

Then suddenly—

He moved closer.

Too close.

And immediately—

Something about it made me uncomfortable.

“You know,” he said softly, “I still care about you.”

No.

Because why are we suddenly doing movie scenes? 😐

“Jake—”

“I mean it.”

And somehow—

The space between us felt weird.

Too weird.

Too close.

Like something wasn’t right.

Then suddenly—

He leaned in.

Pause.

Actual pause.

Because wait—

What exactly is happening??

Immediately—

I stepped back.

Fast.

“No.”

Real silence.

He blinked.

“What?”

“No.”

Firmly.

Clearly.

Because absolutely not.

“I have a boyfriend.”

And honestly?

Even if I didn’t—

Still no.

Because one thing heartbreak taught me?

Boundaries.

“I’m serious, Luna.”

“And I’m serious too.”

Silence.

“You can’t just come back and expect things to go back to normal.”

His face dropped slightly.

“I said I messed up.”

“I know.”

“And I regret it.”

Pause.

“But regret doesn’t fix things.”

Real silence.

The painful type.

Then quietly—

“So that’s it?”

And honestly?

Yeah.

That was it.

Because sometimes—

People come back too late.

And trust me—

Jake came back very late.

“I genuinely wish you well,” I said softly.

“But I moved on.”

And somehow—

That hurt him more than anger would’ve.

Because truth?

Truth hurts.

Especially late truth.

After that day—

Things became distant again.

No random texts.

No weird conversations.

Nothing.

And honestly?

I thought that was the end.

Peace.

Finally.

But trust life—

To love drama.

Because somehow—

Trent found out I met Jake.

And trust me—

That conversation?

Terrible timing.

Actually terrible.

Because the first thing he said?

Yeah.

That one hurt.

“Why didn’t you tell me?”

well because I knew Trent for a long time before we start dating, and I know if I told him , Jake wouldn't be safe, literally, but I managed to calm him down , which was good, but I was pissed off and Jake, like what those his take me for exactly, because he cheated on jenny with me because of she was having a cruising fun, and shty,he came to me that didn't know about it, and he thinks me I will cheat on Trent because of what exactly, the audacity of some ex's .