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‘Asia’s Superstar Timothy Rumpey and Clarissa Star spotted in Ayala.’

‘Timothy and his non-showbiz fiance broke-up?’

‘Asia’s superstar cheater.’

I was silently scrolling through social media. I did not intentionally search for this but this is what my socmed is featuring.

After that talk or arguing with Tim I left him outside my condominium building and immediately changed my password. Whatever he has to say? My mind won’t process it. Because I already witnessed it with my own eyes. That’s fair enough. Breaking up with him and finally letting go of the grudge I’m holding for the past weeks. Clarissa and I never talked. For the better, because she knew what I thought of her and what I would say to her if we ever had the chance to look face to face.

Scrolling, I saw a video of Clarissa that was posted 18 minutes ago. It was a talk show and she was crying.

“...is the baby?”

“*sniff* It will be 4 weeks this saturday, I believe so. I wasn’t able to go to the doctor because of the heavy schedule I have.”

My forehead knotted. She’s pregnant? Anger rose in me. He didn’t cheat on me UNintentionally. Was this planned? She even got my best friend pregnant! Wow! What a revelation! I saw the comment section.

‘Who’s the father of her baby?’

‘Oh no! What about TiRisse?’

What the fuck? What kind of shit name is that?

‘Congratulations! Who’s the father? He must be so happy!’

Of course he will be!

‘O! M! G! Is Tim the father?!’

Comment by comment. Reactions by reactions. These people think that there lovely perfect couple are really together. Oh how I wsih you all knew how itchy this Clarissa is. My hands turned into a fist. I wanted to punch the monitor right now. I wanted to strangle that face. You better cry all the hell you want, I’ll make you cry more soon.

Calm down. I thought it don't bother you anymore. I thought to myself. I just couldn't believe that he'ss also knocked my ex bestfriend up.

Timothy doesn’t want any responsibility, I know for sure. He was all head over eels with his career. Or is it just… me? I just thought so? Or he really never wants to start a family with me.

Jam calling…

“Yeah…”

“Are you seeing this?! Timothy is all over the news! Even in my social media accounts!”

“Yup, I already saw that.” I heard banging on the other line.

“What the fuck is his problem?! He could’ve said it properly. If he doesn’t want you anymore, he shouldn’t cheat on you!” Jam was shouting on the other line.

She’s not the fiance but she’s more angry than me. “Relax, Jam. I already broke up with him yesterday. I saw him outside my condominium building and told him straight to his face that we’re done.” There was an immediate silence on the otheline.

“Really?”

“Yeah.”

“Did you… slap him?”

“Is that needed? I explained to him, Jam. I –”

“What the fruck are you goping to explain?! Are you nuts? You’re not the one who cheated! So why explain to that fucktard such things and such?!”

“Woah! Calm down, okay? I just told him the reason and after telling him, I didn’t bother to look at his face or give him the chance to explain his side. Because what I saw is enough for me. I told you, okay?” I assure her, she’s like my living mother or something. She was the first one to call me at this rate, our other friends are maybe sleeping. Even my sister is not yet calling or maybe they’re busy.

Nobody really knew the real score between us, except from my family and closest friends. Even his family didn't know that I’m Tim’s fancie. Ex, rather. After the call with Jam, my sister also called. She’s muttering curses at Clarissa whom she dressed up when we were little and Tim whom she treated as a little brother. While Kuya Max is trying to calm his wife down. My sister is pregnant for pete’s sake!

I was supposed to be having peace of mind here, but I just couldn’t help but to work. But then my mind told me to open my gadgets because there is something I need to see. I just didn’t see it sooner that this is what I’m gonna see. I closed my phone after my sister called. I don’t need it. If they want to have a feast for that interesting news. Be it and let them be. I won’t talk about it even if the media knew who Tim's ex-fiance was.

I took my drawing pad and went out. I grabbed my baseball cap and put it on. The weather’s not that hot but I just felt like wearing my cap. It was like my routine to bring a cap together with me whatever type of clothes I’m wearing. Walking alone with tall trees surrounding me was just so calming. I felt like I’m in a different world, in my own world. Wondering how long will I last here. Or how I wish I would never leave this place. Suddenly, I was supposed to take my turn when a ball almost hit my face. Good thing I was able to catch it. I stood there shocked.

I looked around to see the owner of the ball, but I couldn't. The ball looks new so maybe the owner bought it here. It was a nice ball, I just shocked my head because partly I was at fault for not being attentive of my surroundings. I heard a pair of shoes running towards me from my left so I immediately looked at it. It was a man's shoes. When my gaze went up, the smile on my face immediately faded.

“A ball this time?! Really?” He looked shocked as well too.

He raised his hands up. “It wasn’t me, the kids are playing with that ball. I was just one hell of a good man watching them but the other kid threw the ball harder that’s why it went too far. We didn’t know you were there.” I rolled my eyes at him. Again?

“Tell me, are you a stalker? You’re always… argh!” I just gave him the ball back and turned my back. And he also didn’t follow nor talk to me. Good.

I continued walking and saw a gazebo at the end of this garden. I went and sat there to start working. I really am not sure what is the theme of this art I’m doing because I still know that my mind is in deep chaos.

30 minutes passed by and I’m finishing the touches of the outline. How great! I sighed, this isn’t gonna work. I closed the sketch book and also my eyes. Maybe this will help. I tried breathing and trying to focus on the sound of the birds chirping and the winds whistling, the leaves brushing together but then a series of camera clicks ruined it. I groaned and look around to see a man holding the camera.

“You better delete that or I’ll sue you!” I shouted angrily.