Chapter 2 - Farewell

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Nate was literally infront of me. Lying in his bed with another woman beside him.

I couldn't move an inch. I was completely frozen. I didn't expect Nate to do something so horrible to me like this! There must be a nightmare..

He suddenly woke up and saw me standing infront of the doorway.

"Nat? What are you doing there? Why-"  he asked and then turned to his side. He looked so shocked and hurriedly looked back at me.

"N-nat.. It is not what you think it is.. Let me explain.." He covers himself and tried to go near me.

"Stop. Don't go near me.." I said with teary eyes as I took a few steps back. I can't believe this! How can this happen?

"No.. No.. Please.. Listen to me." He tried to grab my hand but I pushed him away.

"DON'T TOUCH ME!!" I shouted.

"Nate?" The woman on his bed woke up and called out his name. He looked at her and looked at me again.

There was nothing I could do but run away from that hideous scene. Tears couldn't stop running down my face. I got out of the building and walked further away.

"Nat!!! Wait! Let me explain!" He chased after me and grabbed my arm.

I whisked his arms away. I wiped my tears and composed myself.

"Thank you for making it easier, Nate. Goodbye.." I walked away from him but he grabbed my arm again.

"What do you mean?? Look babe, let me explain-"

"It's okay, Nate. You don't have to explain. It's over. Now, let me go." I quickly hailed a taxi.

"No.. Please.." He begged.

I got into the taxi and went straight home. I couldn't fully digest what just happened. I know I was gonna leave him anyway but I didn't expect to end it this way. If deciding to leave him for my family was like being hit by a car. What I saw there, in that very apartment was like being hit by a train to hell. The pain just tripled the hell out of it.. I don't even know what to do anymore..

I went home crying. Yes, I'm an idiot. I know it. I just trusted him with all of my heart. I never really wanted to marry someone else besides him. I was gonna ask for his help and find another way to solve my family issues. I didn't want to leave him. Turns out he wanted the other way..

I couldn't do anything. I even left my car at his apartment's parking lot. The amount of stupidity in me is just overwhelming.. So, I just cried and cried until I fell asleep.

I woke up with swollen eyes. I remembered what happened last night. I took my phone and saw a lot of missed calls from him. I blocked his number.

I decided to wash up and distracted myself by reading books and finishing my school works. I stayed in the house the whole day, I'm not ready to face him yet. I just want some alone time to think about everything rationally.

At dinner, we just sat and ate quietly. I took a deep breath.

"I agree.." I looked at my Uncle and Aunt. My uncle seemed confused at first but he understood what I meant.

"That's great news, dear.. Don't you think, honey?" My Aunt replied. She held my left hand and looked at me.

"What about Nathan?" My uncle asked worriedly.

"We had a huge fight. I broke up with him.." I replied.

"Oh.. I'm sorry to hear that, dear..." My aunt said.

"No.. It's fine. This was meant to happen anyway.. I'm just glad its over. I decided I should marry Mr. Dawson.. My family is more important than anyone else in the world anyways.." I said.

"Thank you Natascha.. I'm terribly sorry you had to do this.." She said.

"Are you really sure about this, dear?" My unlce asked.

"Yes, uncle.." I smiled forcibly.

I took a deep breath and continued eating. It's done...I don't know of just acting rashly because of my emotions. I feel hurt to have been betrayed by the man who I trusted my love the most.. We already promised we'd marry each other no matter what happens. I guess its impossible now..

Life turns out to be way more unpredictable than I had expected.. And now, I could guarantee thag fate is certainly a foul player..

"Are you really okay, Natascha? Tell me.. What really happened?" I didn't even notice my tears were dripping down face like a faucet of sorrow already.

How more stupid can you become , Natascha..

I quickly wiped my tears away and smiled at my uncle and aunt.

"What is wrong with me? hahaha Yes.. yes. I'm fine. Don't worry about me. Something just went into my eyes. hahaha.." I laughed awkwardly and stood up.

"I'll just.. go to my room and wash up.." I hurried to my room, locked the door.. I felt weak. My tears bursted out. My chest feels so much pain.. I feel like I couldn't breathe. I don't understand. Why does it hurt so much?? I can handle this.. It is just about a  guy.. You can get over it anytime soon..

But why is it becoming too painful to bear?

Its monday. I have to go to school and request a withdrawal of enrollment. My uncle said that I could continue with my studies after the issues in the company are settled. Well, I could stop studying and rest for a bit.

As soon as I arrived at the school gates, I saw a very familiar figure standing. He stood there in his usual spot, where he waits for me in the morning. His dark brown hair softly brushes against the wind. In a second, I found his Hazelnut eyes locked into mine.

I was completely tranced by his grand presence. However, the once familiar feeling of excitement was no longer present. Only the outrageous throbbing pain is what I can feel.

Once smiling faces truned to sorrowful images. Fluttering hearts are now only Bleeding hearts.

Little butterflies have become an empty brush of the wind.

I shook my head and avoided his gaze. I walked past his but he eventually grabbed my arm.

"Nat.. Can we talk?" I shook off his hand off.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Collins. I'm kind of busy right now.." I walked away.

He chased after me and hugged me tight. I just stood there all frozen. I couldn't say anything. What I knew was that I could cry there anytime but I trying to be strong and held back my tears.

"I'm so sorry, Nat.. Please.. hear me out. Please..." I don't need the whole campus to hear about our sad little drama. I've always hated seeing young couples fighting in the middle of the campus.

I pushed him away from me. "No, Nate. There is nothing to talk to.. It's over. We're over. Please leave me alone.." Then, I walked away.

I may sound harsh but I think its better this way.. If we learn to hate each other, maybe we could easily forget about how we were once happy having each other...

Farewell, My love...

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