Chapter 7

After our three sets, we are all exhausted yet fulfilled.

I can't explain how happy I am knowing that we did a good job.

It is my first doing this for myself and I can’t deny the fact that overcoming your fear to perform is really satisfying!

The crowd are showing their appreciation for our music

We sat and place at the table near the stage.

I saw Brick, he is drunk and playful already.

This is the first time that I get to see his other side.

We have been together for so long, we grew up together.

We kiss but never been intimate, we slept together but never been intimate.

We just cuddle and I know it’s okay because he never forces me to submit myself to him.

There are times when I wanted to but I am afraid.

What if we did, will he cheat on us?

Hours have passed. Everyone is drunk and so am I.

Keall and Kayen are nowhere to be found.

Shall I take you home? Cade offer

"No, I will take her home!" Brick's voice

What the hell is he up to again.

"No offense but who are you?" Cade asks.

"He's the ex!" Zen whispers to Cade.

"It depends on Glimm if she wanted you to take her home but. "

Cade was interrupted by Brick's temper, he throws the bottle.

"Hey man! Stop!" Andre runs to Brick.

This is embarrassing.

"I'm not drunk and please Brick, mind your own business! I can manage myself" I told him.

But knowing Brick, he will never listen to me.

"Let’s go! I will take you home now!" And then he grabs my hand, walks me out.

“Brick let go of me! You’re drunk!

Although I want to be with him I can’t afford to take a risk and be left hanging once again.

I am happy that he actually cares about me after all but I am too broken to be mended by his words again.

I miss him so much but if this feeling has no assurance, I won’t cross the bridge again.

He stops walking after we got into the parking area, right after that moment, he kissed me!

I was totally blown away by his gesture and found myself responding to his kisses without resisting.

I wrap my hand around his neck, I tried my best to stand firm so that I can reach him well.

We were like two old flames that finally gets back together but this time, it’s different.

I feel so hot.

I can feel my body is submitting to every move his making.

His hand around my waist.

I can almost feel him.

He stop.

"Sorry," he said.

I am astonished by his word “Sorry”

"Let me just get you home," Brick said.

“You’re sorry? seriously?”

"Why?" Brick ask.

"We kissed and you that’s what you do? You say sorry!!" As I said those words, I almost want cry.

"I don't deserve you Glimm, I can't afford to hurt you anymore"

"So why are you here with me" I need an explanation because I am confused by his action.

"I want you to be okay, you don't know who are you with, Cade? Do you know him! What the hell!"

"This is the problem with you Glimm! You give your trust easily to people!" He burst out.

This time I am literally crying.

"What is wrong with trusting people!? Tell me!"

"Trust must be given to those who deserve it Glimm, look at yourself now!"

"Yeah thanks for reminding me, even the person whom I love the most, broke my trust" I cried.

"This will be the last time I am doing you a favor, stay away from the people who might actually ruin you!"

"You ruined me!" I shout back.

he was a bit shocked and stumble like a lost kid.

I am so angry! I can't believe him.

It feels like I am talking to a stranger.

He is not Brick, he is not my Brick anymore.

"I will take you home!" Brick is still insisting.

"Leave me alone!"

And then Andre and the rest is out.

They saw us fighting, they saw how pitiful I am in front of Brick.

Andre walks toward us.

"Brick, I’ll take Glimm Home," Andre said

"Leave man, stay away from her!"

"Look! It’s late already! Stop confusing her!" Andre is making a stand.

"Please Andre, take me home." Maybe it’s better.

I can't take it anymore.

"Fuck" I heard Brick's voice and he kicks his tire.

How many time does Andre save me?

I already stop crying.

"Hey," I said.

"Yeah?"

"Is it really possible for someone to change?"

"It depends on the given situation Glimm"

"Brick is not the same person who I knew"

"Just give him some time to sort things out, his mind is a mess right now."

"I can't tell"

"College life is different. This will be your escape from your teenage life, you will outgrow your old self, find new experience and purpose and everyone is now busy solving their own shits!"

"I am starting to imagine"

"But do not think too much"

I don’t want to talk about him anymore so I change the topic.

"By the way, did you see Kayen and Keall?"

"I heard that Keall is taking Kayen for a date tonight, he made a hundred bucks from your gig," Andre said.

"Should I treat you too?" I joke without portraying any emotion.

"Yeah, why not?"

"Let’s eat a hamburger and milkshake?" I asked.

"What? I'm just joking" he giggled

"I'm actually hungry"

"Aw, my bad. Okay"

We stop at a retro-style burger bistro.

"Their burger steak here is amazing!"

"Really? Can't wait"

"Your eyes are really puffy"

"I know. It’s hard being heartbroken"

"I'm sorry.”

"No, it’s okay. I should learn from it, time will heal, maybe, I should accept our fate"

"Yeah, by the way, your guitar skill is amazing, I'm a fan"

"Thank you, my dad actually taught me how"

"Really? Your dad is amazing"

"Was amazing"

"Oh sorry."

"How about you? What are you taking?"

"I'm a business major, but .."

"But?"

"I actually wanted to be a doctor"

"You should follow what your heart desire"

"It's not that easy"

"I mean look at your brother, he seems to do everything he like, why can't you?"

"Yeah I'm kind of jealous of him but I have to be responsible, I don't want to disappoint my dad, he wanted me to become his successor"

"Hard"

"I know that is why as long as I am free right now? I should enjoy my life before I take over"

"Here are your order love birds"

"Oh, we are not.."

"Enjoy!" And the lady wink.

"Great!"

"Wow, I should take a pic and send it to Kayen. She will definitely love it!"

"Right, girl's ritual. Take a pic first, let me get us some water"

Andre is a nice person.

He left his phone on the table and then Brick's name keeps on flashing.

12 missed calls from Brick.

I feel like a fool.