You rejected me twice, but I didn't give up and kept asking you out until you finally agreed.
What did you like about me back then? I asked, curious.
Your attitude and your pretty face, what about you? I don't know what exactly made me like you.
Maybe I fell for your persona and looks.
You always get surrounded by girls back then, even when you weren't a celebrity.
Now, I have to share you with thousands of girls.
My heart is for you only, I love you Olivia. I love you too Leon.
Don't ever think about leaving me. I won't survive without you, he said.
You will be fine with, or without me, I said.
You were fine when we were apart for seven months.
I wasn't myself throughout the seven months, he said.
I chuckled, you were alive and that's all that matter. So you're saying you will be okay without seeing me for a year? I will be more than fine since its nothing new. He didn't say anything
But I don't want to experience it again, I whispered.
Experience what? Being apart with you for that long, I said. You won't, I promise. I scoffed, why do I find it hard to believe you? You never keep your promises.
I will keep this one.
"Okay, if you say so", I replied.
I shifted closer to him, placing my head on his chest I heard the steady rhythm of his heartbeat. He rubbed my bare back and I instantly felt goose bumps.
You know to be honest, you look like someone that will deceive people with your innocent face, I said. That's a new one, so I look like a pretender? I didn't say that, don't misinterpret me, I quickly said.
Guys like you don't always stay faithful to their partner.
Guys like me? You could have any girl you want at the snap of your fingers. So you don't trust me? Of course I do, but…you are a man. And what is wrong with that? Men will always be men.
That's true but if I wanted to cheat, I would do so without any stress. I pulled away from him turning my back against him.
Are you angry?
No, but you shouldn't have said something like that. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
You just had to rub it in my face.
I was offended by his words but realized it was the truth.
So many girls are out there dying to be with him, some of them are even better than me. I felt like I didn't deserve to be with him.
And like I said earlier, you are the only one for me.
Hey are you listening? Olivia? I was completely in my head and didn't even realize I was crying. I quickly wiped my face, facing him.
Your eyes are….he fell silent. Listen I really didn't mean to I was just….I'm sorry. No its fine, I started it.
Still I shouldn't have said it, I'm sorry.
I stood up, adjusting my clothes and went outside for fresh air before I breakdown again. I knew he didn't mean it, but his words cut deep.
The whole day I couldn't think of anything else, his words kept repeating in my head.
The next day, Leon woke me up early.
What's the matter with you? I said irritated.
Happy birthday love, long life and prosperity many more on earth. Huh? Whose birthday? I asked confused.
Today's your birthday Olivia. I was so out of it that I didn't even realize it was my birthday. Thanks, I said forcing a smile.
So where are we going to celebrate? Leon, I am not in the mood. What do you mean? You were so excited about it last month you kept reminding me every single day.
That was then. I am not in the mood today. Is something wrong? No nothing is wrong I just don't feel like. This is unlike you Olivia, you love birthdays.
Not anymore, I said. Okay give me a reason why you don't want to? I don't have any reason Leon,
I just don't feel like