Third Person POV
I feel myself get out of balance as I feel someone bump me from behind, and I can feel my whole mind shutting down and just preparing to hit the floor but it never come so I open my eyes and look at the person in front of me holding me up.
My eyes went big as I stare at a familiar face and I can see how shocked he was also seeing me after all these years. Talk about coincidence.
"Earth..." I feel my heart skip a beat as I mumble his name.
I snapped out of my trance as I move back from his hold and bowed at him.
"Sorry. But thank you for saving me"
"It's okay" his voice still sounded the same making me bit the inside of my mouth.
"Thank you really, if it weren't for you I've probably kissed the floor already and been a laughing stock"
"No worries, long time no see."
"Uh... yeah I just got back. How are you? Oh wait it's weird to talk here in the middle of the mall. Would you mind grabbing some coffee with me? As my way of saying thanks also?"
I mentally slapped my forehead as my mouth started blabbing, I look at him and see he was a little hesitant with my offer. Of course why would he say yes to me.
"Sorry you probably have someone to meet with, never mind I just..."
"Hey it's okay actually I have a few hours to spare so let's go?"
He's still as polite and nice as ever, and I just nod at him and he motioned for me to lead the way. My feet then just started walking and after a few seconds we were in front of the cafe that was very nostalgic.
I look at him and he was also caught off guard we're in front of this cafe, he looked at me hesitantly and I willed myself as I give a small smile.
"So this cafe is still here... Is this place okay?" I asked and I see him glance at the place again before nodding.
"I'll go order our drinks, your usual?" Fuck! Really! How stupid can I get.
"Sor-"
"It's okay, yes the usual americano tall" he smiled softly and I winced internally because seriously I'm really losing braincells today.
"Okay got it."
"I'll just wait and sit there." He said pointing at the table by the corner of the cafe and I nod at him as I went towards the cashier.
As I got our orders I walk towards where Earth was and put down his drinks in front of him and I hear him mumbled a thank you and I just nod and sat in front of him. I took a sip on my drink also and as the caffeine hit my taste buds I couldn't help but relax and sigh loudly
"Caffeine still relaxes you huh?" Earth mumbled startling me but sheepishly smile
"Yeah, old habits die hard"
"But it's-"
"Bad for the health I know, I'm trying to tone it down but yeah it's gonna be a long process"
He nods in agreement, he also took a sip on his drink and then look outside the window. And I took that moment to stare at him. He still look pretty much the same but then not. Like he looks more mature, handsome and ...
I bit and shook that bile green thought the creeped in me. I don't have the right to think and feel this. I'm the very last person to have the right to even feel like that.
"So how are you Earth? Still acting?"
"Mhm I'm still acting but most of the time I direct now." I feel my eyes gone big
"OMG! You're directing now?"
He smiled at me as he nod his head. Gosh he finally made that dream of his into reality. I'm so happy for him.
"Gosh congratulations! You finally did it."
"Hahaha I did didn't I? Thank you."
"So are you currently filming something?"
"Filming just got wrapped and midst of editing and presenting the draft to the higher ups in a few months."
"If I can ask, is it a movie or series?"
"Series"
"Oh! Will it be aired during prime time?"
"It's a Y series so a little late for viewers discretion"
"Oh! I'm looking forward it! I'm so happy for you."
"Thanks, how about you? You said you've just got back? US right?"
"Yeah, been there for 5 years I think?"
"6." He chimed
"Oh yeah 6 years. It went by real quick." I timidly said as I took another sip on my drink.
Of course he'll know exactly how long. Who would forget the day you got your heart broken? Who would forget the year you got disregarded over ambition? He won't. And I surely won't. I still remember it like it was just a few days ago.
We were here at this very same cafe and he was animatedly talking about how he and Edin spend the night before when I cut him off telling him how I'll be leaving and breaking up with him, I'm ending the three years relationship we have just like that.
I didn't even give him a chance to talk or ask questions, I just flat out told him it was over between us and that I'm leaving. I didn't let him talk about how we might be able to work out long distance relationship or how he could come with me, no I didn't give him that kind of chance.
After saying that I just said sorry and left him, no matter how much he called for my name and called my phone I didn't answer or look back once. I was really decided at that time, nothing and no one can change my mind. I was too hot blooded and I guess I just let everything went to my head without properly thinking about it
And six years later here I am, in front of the same guy I hurt badly. God how cruel can I get? How stupid could I get? How insensitive can I get?
"I'm sorry Earth." He look at me caught off guard but once he regain his composure he shook his head.
"It's okay it's in the past."
"No it's not okay, I'm sure I badly hurt you and here I am all smug asking you for a coffee."
"It's okay, I'm fine now. I'm happy. Really" I feel a sting in my heart with his last words. Fuck I shouldn't feel like this but god did that hurt.
Who would have thought after all these years I'm still in love with him. Stupid and crazy I know but damn seeing him here and talking to him right now boy did it slap me with memories and crave for his love and attention. I guess I was just too preoccupied with everything back then to notice how badly I miss him
"But still I'm sorry. I'm sorry for all the things I've done." I softly said as I stare at my coffee. I hear him sigh loudly making me wince internally but then I see him bump my drink with his, I look at him and he was smiling at me encouragingly
"If it'll make you feel less guilty, I forgive you even though I wasn't even mad in the first place. Hurt yes, really hurt but mad no. I could never be mad at you, I loved you." Loved. Past tense. Fuck! Another stab in the heart.
"You know, that day I tried to reach for you and stop you but for some reason my body just stopped functioning and I guess now I understand why. It was bound to happen because by doing so there will be doors of opportunity coming from it. I choose to think of the positive side of us separating than dwell on the negativity of it."
"I guess I didn't try hard enough to reach and fight for you because I know I'm not capable on doing so."
"I'm pretty it's because you know how hard headed I can be once my mind is set." I chimed making him chuckle lightly
"Maybe, our relationships might have ended painful but let's not dwell on it too much now. I'm fine and happy, so I hope you are too"
"I am Earth. Thank you."
"You know ever since we met today all you've been saying is thank you and sorry."
"Sorr-" I stop as I see him trying to prove his point and I raise my hands as I surrender.
"I mean it's just the right thing to do after all the things I did in the past."
"Silly, tell me what made you come back? Vacation or for good?"
"For good. I got an offer here and I miss home so here I am."
"I see, that's good. Nothing beats being here in Thailand."
"Yeah, so do you still travel and paint?"
"Yep, just earlier this year I went to Edinburgh for vacation and all then my house is literally covered with my canvas and sketches."
"I see that's good, no wonder you look really happy."
"Yeah life is great lately and I'm really happy." He mumbles as he stare at his hands making me look down on his hand also and there I saw a ring on his finger. He normally wear jewelries by I know that ring isn't just a casual ring.
"Married?" I covered my mouth as my thought slipped my mouth. He was shocked but smiled it off as he shook his head and stare at his ring again.
"Not yet, engage though." I feel something clogged my throat and my heart squeeze as he said it with nothing but peace and happiness in his face
"Wow congrats! I'm really happy for you." I mumbled as I finally manage to calm myself.
"Thank- wait sorry I need to answer this."
I nod at him and he stood up and walk away and I couldn't help but follow his body. I bit my lips as I feel it quivering, I pinch myself trying to get a hold on myself. I really don't have the right to feel like this. I don't not after all these years, and not after all the pain I gave him.
I see him waving at someone as he put his phone back in his pocket and minutes later a figure comes into view and Earth smiled widely as that person stands in front of him. His hand immediately went and intertwined their hands together. His usual habit with his significant other.
They were talking for a minute and then I see him laugh widely as he console his partner and pulled him inside the cafe and towards where I am. I fix myself as I look away not wanting them to notice how I was staring and how envious I am.
"Sorry about that." Earth mumbles and I look at them and smiled
"It's okay"
"Oh by the way you remember Mixx right?"
"Mixx... your close friend?"
"Yeah, but his my fiancé now."
"Oh I'm sorry about that. Nice to meet you Mixx." I said as I offer my hand to shake his and he stare at me for a second before he reach and shook my hand
"It's okay, nice to meet you too."
"You don't mind him being here right? We're supposed to meet here and grab something"
"Of course not, I'm the one who insisted we grab some coffee."
"Mixx you want the usual?" Earth asked
"Yeah but can you make it iced?"
"Okay stay here I'll order for you. Excuse me for a minute."
With that said Earth went towards the cashier and ordered for Mixx.
"Sorry I ruined your plans."
"It's okay"
"I'm sorry also earlier I didn't know you were together now."
"It's fine, Earth and I had been friends for a long time so it was also a big shocker for everyone around us. We were also surprised that after all those years we'd end up together."
"So you're engaged?"
"Yep just earlier this year." He said happily as he stared at his ring. That's why he went to Edinburgh this year.
"Congratulations."
"Thank you."
"He looks happier and at peace with you." I can see he was shocked to hear me say that but I just smiled at him to show I'm sincere with what I said.
"I... honestly don't know what to say."
"Its okay, just please know I mean it. He's happier and more at ease with everything compared to before and it's all because of you." I said as I then play with my finger
"I'm... I'm not gonna lie, I come back here hoping that I still have a place in his heart but seeing him now I regret a lot of things but I won't ruin his happiness for my selfishness. He finally found his place and I won't ruin that I don't have the heart to because he deserve all these more than anyone."
I bubbled all my thoughts towards mix and as I look up I can see he was shocked but he has this understanding look on his face making me relax. Earth really found his partner. His perfect partner.
"I'm sorry. I promise I'm not gonna cause any scenes honestly I wasn't even thinking of meeting him today but things happened and he was there and helped me and here we are."
"It's okay I know you won't, you won't be telling me all these if you were planning something. Plus I trust Earth, I've known him for a long time to know and understand that every choice and action he thought about it twice or more. He's a responsible and reasonable person."
"He really is, he's a great guy."
"Yeah" Mixx smiled proudly and I'm sure he knows how lucky he is to have Earth. I was too blind to see it and to hot blooded
"Hey here's your coffee, and also I got you some cake, and here." He place a plate of toast bread in front of me.
"Thanks but you didn't have to." Guess I miss my chance to excuse myself.
"It's okay."
"So when will be the wedding? If you don't mind me asking that."
"Its fine, we're planning around next year or later this year we're still checking on the availability of the place we want."
"Which is?"
"Hua Hin."
"Regency?"
"Yeah, Hyatt Regency"
"What's your target date?"
"Uh... December 24 or January 24"
"But which one do you really want?"
"December 24. I just want it to be even more memorable just right before Christmas." Mixx uttered
"Okay don't worry I'll make it happen."
"Wh- Huh?"
"Remember the job offer that made me comeback, it's Hyatt Regency. I'm the General Manager of it now."
"But-"
"Consider it as a gift from me. When you guys are free please visit Hyatt to sign the contract but don't worry I'll have it saved."
"Oh my god. Really?"
"Yes."
"Thank you. You don't know how much it means to us." Earth said giddily.
"Thank you." Said Mixx as he looks at me straight in the eyes and I smiled at him
"Your welcome. Please just excuse me for minute I'll call my secretary so that I can have it saved."
I stood up and walked out of the cafe, I pulled my phone out and called my secretary. As I was standing by the cafe door I see Earth and Mixx hugging and I can see how happy the man I loved. I bit my lower lips as I feel my eyes watering.
God was I stupid to let him go, I thought I was choosing what's best for me but maybe he was the best already. Yet I let him go and now here he is being treasured dearly by someone else. And now I can never get him back.
The End.
I honestly don't know how to end this so I'll just stop here (sweats) I hope you guys had fun reading.
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