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Chapter 7 - chapter 7

From: Unknown Number

Hi! ^_^

I frowned when I received a message on the new cellphone I just bought. I had to borrow money from my friend just to get it. I couldn't retrieve my wallet because of that guy!

It's because of him that I'm struggling now! If he hadn't had me dragged out of the company, I probably would've found my wallet. I'd have it with me by now. That guy is so annoying!

Sure, he's handsome—but he's a jerk! Just like his deceitful boss! They're both infuriating! I swear I wanted to punch him for having the nerve to order the guards to drag me out. Who does he think he is, acting like he owns the company? Maybe I'll unleash all my anger meant for Marvin on him, especially since everything is still fresh in my heart. But I bet Marvin couldn't care less now—he looked so happy in his recent post... with my sister.

Good for him. He's happy without me. How can I be okay when I've lost someone who once meant everything to me?

I wonder if Mom and Dad already know that Shaira has a boyfriend? Why was it forbidden for me before, but now with Shaira, they're totally fine? Didn't they trust me enough to believe I could finish my studies and not end up pregnant?

Maybe it's because all my female cousins from both sides got married early, so Mom was afraid I'd end up like them. That's probably why she was so strict about not letting me date.

From: Unknown Number

How does it feel to be dragged out?

My eyebrow shot up. I didn't even need to guess who it was—only one man had me dragged out, and that's none other than the arrogant CEO. How did he even get my number?

From: Unknown Number

I hope you still remember the man who had you dragged out.

My fists clenched in anger. I wanted to punch him. Where did he get my number?! What is he—some kind of stalker?

From: Unknown Number

Are you going to come back again? Do you want to get dragged out again? hahaha

Lord, please forgive what I'm thinking right now, but I'm really, really furious.

To: Unknown Number

How did you get my number?!

From: Unknown Number

Of course. If you want something, there's always a way, ssob.

What? SSOB? What does that even mean?

To: Unknown Number

I don't have time for your nonsense, okay? I don't like people like you—so full of yourself!

From: Unknown Number

You're being grumpy, ssob.

From: Unknown Number

You're really pretty, but I got turned off because you're such a grumpy and scandalous woman.

I was stunned by what he said. Me? A turn-off? Wow. I'm more turned off by him! He's so full of himself! Ugh!

From: Unknown Number

But what can I do if that's how you are? I have no choice but to accept you.

Is he on drugs? Drunk? Or just craving attention? Honestly, the right word for him is "full of himself."

To: Unknown Number

Hey, Mr. Full-of-Yourself! I never asked you to accept me. Who do you think you are? I'm turned off by you! You're too full of yourself!

From: Unknown Number

But I'm handsome 😉

Hold up, did my eyesight just get blurry from reading that? So now he's not just arrogant—he's full-on cocky too. The confidence of this guy is creating a whirlwind around us.

From: Unknown Number

But I think… I have a crush on you.

To: Unknown Number

Sorry, but my heart is closed. Try applying to someone else. No vacancies here for someone like you.

From: Unknown Number

Oh no, what about me? You need to take responsibility for my heart—you made me fall for you 😭

To: Unknown Number

That's not my problem, jerk!

From: Unknown Number

Aww… that's mean 😞

To: Unknown Number

You know what? If you don't have anything worthwhile to say, then stop bothering me!

I ignored the rest of his texts and was about to block him when another message popped up.

From: Unknown Number

What if... I actually have your wallet? Would you come back here again?

From: Unknown Number

Come back and take me with you too.

What on earth is this guy on? Earlier he sounded all serious, now he's acting crazy. Looks like these arrogant types have split personalities too. Maybe he thinks he can win me over—but sorry, my heart is still drowning in pain.

To: Unknown Number

You won't win me over with these antics 🖕

From: Unknown Number

Oops... don't say that. Who knows, maybe before this year ends, we'll be together.

To: Unknown Number

Pass. I don't want someone full of himself.

From: Unknown Number

Yes to the grumpy and scandalous woman.

To: Unknown Number

That's what he said too, but what did he do? He still ended up breaking my heart—an innocent heart that only wanted to love him back. Why are guys like that? They're great in the beginning, but halfway through, they throw our hearts away like trash. All we ever wanted was to be loved and not hurt. And if you don't want us anymore—just say it properly! Don't go looking for someone else behind our backs without even a decent conversation!

From: Unknown Number

Do you want my help?

Do I look like I need his help? No. But I'm having a hard time letting go of the memories we shared. It's hard to let go of the moments when we were happy.

From: Unknown Number

Also, take note: not all men are like that. Maybe he was just looking for something he saw in someone else. But if you choose to love me... you won't have to worry, because I promise—you'll be the only one in my heart until the very end. 😉

To: Unknown Number

As if I'd let you in. A guy is still a guy. Heartbreakers, all of you! You come into our lives, and in the end, you leave us anyway!

I couldn't stop myself anymore. I let out all the pain that should've been said to Marvin—not to this guy I don't even know. I don't even know his name. All I know is that he works in Marvin's company.

From: Unknown Number

Relax, pretty woman. I'm not the guy who hurt you, hahaha. But like I said—if you love me, I promise to love you until the end. So, what are you waiting for? Choose me! 😘

A man who's all talk? Hard pass.

From: Unknown Number

Do you want me to teach you?

From: Unknown Number

I'll teach you how to fall for me so you'll never get hurt again.

I can't even move on, and he wants to teach me how to love again? I don't even want to love anymore. I've lost hope that there's still a man out there for me, because I'm done. I won't let another guy into my life only for him to break me again.

Because the pain... it's too much.

I didn't reply anymore. I knew this guy was probably just bored. He'd get tired of annoying me eventually. I turned my attention to something more important—preparing the documents I need for my job application. I mean, the hospital where Aly works.

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