Broken Frame

Chapter 2: Him

Author's Note: When I wrote the first chapter, I honestly didn't think of writing another chapter or two. I was planning to leave it as it is. But, I felt like I should at least show what RJ and Maine felt before and after their breakup.

So, here's the second chapter (RJ's POV).

Enjoy reading! :)

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Now what am I going to do? It was over.

What she'd said to me had drained me. I felt like I couldn't see the sun anymore. Suddenly, everything turned to black.

I squeezed my eyes shut, trying to stop the tears from falling.

"Please, Maine. What should I do to fix this? Just be honest with me. You know I'm willing to do anything...just don't make me leave you."

She rolled her eyes and cast an exasperated look at me.

"Nothing," she bit out. "There's nothing you can do. How can you fix something that is already broken beyond repair?"

I gasped. I wanted to pull her against my chest and wrap my arms around her like I always did in the past. But, I couldn't because I was scared. What if she decides to push me away from her? 

"Don't do this! Tell me what's wrong! We are in this relationship and we can't just—"

"How many times do I have to say it?.  I'm done. We're done."
 
I couldn't help myself so I walked towards her, but her determined glare stopped me in my tracks. I backed up and this time, I couldn't stop my tears from spilling.

"I don't understand. What's going on? Why are you being like this?"

I dashed my tears away with the back of my hand.

"Two years. We were together for two years...," I whispered, my breath coming in short gasps.

Maine was about to say something, but I silenced her by raising my hand. I don't think I can do this. I don't understand what's happening.

I was so upset and downright heartbroken that, without thinking, I blurted out, "I..I was going to propose to you. I had it all planned out."

A gasp escaped her throat, her eyes going wide with surprise. "W...what?"

I gave her an indignant look. The thought of leaving her...of not spending forever with her was inconceivable. The moment I held her in my arms, I knew that I'd spend the rest of my life with her. It was only a matter of time.

"I guess I won't get that chance now."

"It doesn't matter.  We weren't really great together. It's time to move on...from everything."

I couldn't speak. I wondered what it took for Maine to deem this relationship hopeless.

"How can you say that? Shall I show you how much I love you? Shall I kiss you again and again?"

"No, RJ! Stop. Don't be like this," she cried out. "Look, I wish that things were different... I really do."

A shaky breath escaped my lips. 

"I'm sorry," she quietly said.

"I...I'm sorry too."

I think about everything we've been through. Eat Bulaga. Our various endorsements and projects.. Her infectious smile and laughter. I knew it. I just knew that it was too good to be true. I was so happy that I didn't think that I'd feel this way again. Hurt. Disappointed. Pathetic. Hopeless.