Runaway Groom (Groom Series Book 1) (English Translation)

Chapter 17

After a few months of trying, Gulf was finally becoming better. He started working at a fast food. At first I did not like the idea, but I realized that maybe it would be best for him to help him forget.

I got promoted as the manager of the department store I was working for. Gulf and I finally became happy. But I would still notice the sadness he is keeping inside. Because I know he is not totally over Mew.

There are nights when I will be awakened by Gulf's cries. How he would murmur the words 'I love you Mew' while he's crying in his sleep.

It was painful. Really. But I endured it all. I told myself that maybe he just needs more time. I had to be patient.

There were of course happy days in our relationship. He was sweet and thoughtful. He'd cook me breakfast and dinner. And he also prepared my lunch which I always eat at work.

And during my birthdays, he always gave me birthday blows. It always made my day special.

"Happy birthday, Hughie."

Those were always his words before he would let me sit on the couch, hand me the gaming console and order me to pick any game I want to play. While he would go down to his knees and do his thing. What he did always made the game hard to win.

But it always made me hard.

On my latest birthday, I took a polaroid photo of us. Gulf was holding the camera as I kissed him on his cheeks. I kept that photo inside my wallet. As a reminder of my love for him.

Later on, Gulf became a model. I was happy for his success. And I was proud of myself because I was there for him. I watched him rise from being unknown to being one of the most popular and most in-demand model in Spain. I have always believed in him. God, I love him so much.

We lived peacefully for three years. I was happy. We were happy. But then came his husband.

I was slapped by the reality that even if we were happy, I knew that being with Mew would make him happier. He was still affected.

And it fucking hurt. I know Mew doesn't deserve Gulf. He will just hurt him. So I had to fight for my love.

I'm ready to get my body injured just to protect Gulf. That is why in all the times that Mew wanted to come near him, I was always willing to shield him. Shield him from the pain Mew might cause.

I fixed Gulf for three years. I won't just let Mew destroy him again.

When I caught them kissing inside the comfort room in one of Gulf's photoshoot, I was so hurt. I was angry at Gulf. But I was more angry at myself. If only I did better in guarding him, it would not have happened. But while I was on my way to the shoot, I experienced nose bleeding. So instead of heading straight to the venue, I had to visit Dr. Rodriguez at the hospital.

I underwent some tests but I had to wait a few days for the results. If only I did not go to the hospital, none of it would have happened.

That same night, I followed Gulf to the swimming pool. It was painful. I saw how he cried trying to save his husband. I saw how worried he was. I knew that Mew was faking it so I did not bother helping.

And on that same night, I confirmed that Gulf's love for Mew did not diminish. It was preserved.

I was angry at Gulf and at myself. But I had no choice but to forgive him because we had to fly to Philippines that night. His father was dying. I had to forgive him.

This is what love really is, huh? No matter how much they hurt you, you would still be willing to forgive them.

I tried my best to comfort Gulf afer his father's death. But you would really see it that he wanted so bad for Mew to comfort him. No matter how much he tries to deny it, you could see it in his eyes.