CRASH

CHAPTER 2

I went to my cubicle and packed my stuffs. Eyes focused on my shoes I left the building. I could feel stares at my back as I walked out.

I couldn't find any taxi which meant I had to walk down to the bus station. The wind blew harshly and the skies became grey.

Droplets of rain fell against my shoulder until it turned I to a heavy down pour. I was almost close to the station so I didn't bother to search for shelter. I ran to the bus station as quickly as I could.

I was dripping wet when I got there and just in time for the bus to leave. I stood in the bus, gripping my stuff tightly and trying not to fall as the bus moved.

I reached my stop and I got down. I hurried into my house and dumped my stuff on the floor. Took off my wet clothes and threw them on the floor.

I changed into something comfy and slumped on the couch when I received a text.

Let's have a date at your place after I close

~Cherry

I was in no mood for any kind of date but it had been a while since we had one. And since she was the one suggesting, it was better I complied. We rarely had dates. Not because I didn't ask but because she didn't want to. We only had dates when she brought up the idea.

I set to work to clean up my place. Went to the mall to pick up things she liked. Ordered some flowers and chocolates, and began preparing the things for dinner.

I set my alarm for six and took a nap. When the alarm rang, I woke up and started making dinner.

I set the table and waited for her. She showed up by 8. I put the food in the microwave while she drank some wine.

I went to join her in the living room.

"Let's move to the table and eat"

"I can't stay long"

"But you said we'll have a date"

"You're a sweet guy Crash and you've been very helpful to me while working at the company. But you've been fired and you can't be of any help to me anymore. We have to end this"

I stood speechless.

"Goodbye Crash" she left the house after she dropped my keys on the table.

I stood there for a while before the sound of the microwave brought me out of my thoughts. I brought out the food and sat down to eat it but it tasted like sandpaper in my mouth.

I went to watch movies hoping to get it out of my mind. My phone made a ping and I looked at it. It was an i********: notification. Cherry made a post.

It was her and my f*****g best friend Aeric kissing. The caption caught my attention. Today's our one year anniversary. One year what? He's been seeing her this whole time?

My phone rang and I picked.

"Mama"

"I told you she was a f*****g w***e"

"Not now ma"

"You'll see a more decent girl"

"Aren't they all the same?"

She stayed silent on the other end of the line.

"I'm coming home tomorrow mama"

"What of work? Wait till the weekend"

"I got fired. I need time away from all this"

"Oh my baby. I'll make you your favourite dish"

"Bye ma" I hung up and stayed in my couch and slept off.

The next morning, I packed my stuff and caught a ride to my mamas place.

She was preparing a meal when I got there. We had an early lunch. I sat quiet while she tried to cheer me up.

I honestly didn't know why I felt this way. Deep down I knew Cherry was using me but I didn't mind. As long as I had her it didn't matter. But Aeric's betrayal cut me deep.

He was truly the only friend I had known. He has been there, he had my back or I thought he did. Hell he warned me about Cherry. I thought he hated her. Turns out they were dating and obviously f*****g behind my back.

Mama had to run out for a couple of errands so I decided to explore the garden.

It was my favourite place at home. My escape as a teenager. I had come to love gardening but working as a Tech guy paid the bills so.....

I looked at the plants in the garden and moved to were mama planted roses. I stumbled on a hard rock and fell on the floor.

I held my foot in pain while I looked for what tripped me.

I found a weird looking pyramid with intricate patterns on it and a hole in the middle. I rubbed my hands on the surface and was about to dip my finger in the middle when I heard my name.

I put the rock in my pocket and went to my room. I put it on my desk and washed my hands in the bathroom. I went to answer my mama and saw her with our next door neighbours.

"I was about to leave when I saw them coming this way. They'll be staying for dinner"

I greeted Mrs. Munich and she hugged me. She was a warm and cheery person.

Her daughter Victoria sauntered in. Looking same as ever. I had a huge crush on her in high school but she was in love with the captain of the football team. Typical? I know.

I kinda wrote a love letter to her and she told her boyfriend. He beat me up in the boys locker room and became my biggest tormentor in high school.

Ever since then I avoided her like the plague. I never told my mum about what happened though. They still came over for dinner but things were uncomfortable as hell.

She broke up with her boyfriend months after the incident and even apologized for them beating me up. Said she had no idea. Ha! I did forgive her but I wanted nothing to do with her.