Chapter Four

"I told you to let's forget what happened last night, didn't I?!" I am so bored explaining myself to Marcus. He doesn't stop pestering me either.

"Why? What happened last night?" asked a voice from behind me.

I turned to face him and I was right. Dom was there.

"You don't know what happened last night?" I let out a sarcastic laugh.

"Do you have amnesia?" I added.

I was ready to scold him for what he did last night but I was stopped when Marcus grabbed me by the elbow and then pulled me to his side.

"We spent together last night," his cold reply.

Dom's previously cold expression suddenly changed. His jaw and his fists clenched.

"M-Marcus! W-What are you saying?!" What is he saying we spent together last night?

"Don't deny our relationship to him, Love. Tell him the truth so he can stop stalking you and messing up our relationship."

He tightened his grip on my arm.

He brought his lips to my ear and he uttered something, "You want to hurt him, right? This is your chance to save your ego," he said.

"Is it true that you accompanied this man last night?" Dom bared his teeth while pointing at Marcus' face.

His face was dark and his eyes were glazed. Marcus is right. This is my chance to get revenge on him.

"So what if yes?!" I responded bravely.

"Serena!" He screamed with gritted teeth. I felt fear at his reaction. He's like a wild animal that was ready to eat me at this time.

"I waited two years! I respected you and your decisions and then you went with a guy you only met once?! You ruined my respect for you!"

It hurt to hear that from his mouth but I steeled myself, "Why? Who do you think is to blame for making me like this? Taste your own medicine, Dom! How does it feel when your ex-lover exchanges you so quickly?"

I was surprised at myself because I didn't even stutter.

"I thought you were different, Serena. You're just like other girls who are easy to fuck!"

I took a few steps between us and then I slapped him hard.

"How dare you?!" my voice trembled but stopped myself to cry.

"I did everything you wanted! I took part in the strict training of cheer dancing because you wanted me to! You wanted me to cheer you every time you shot the ball and you won! Then one day came, and suddenly you broke up without valid reason! Now that I've found a man to fill the space you carved in my heart, that's what you're going to say?! How dare you, Dom?!"

He remained motionless. His hard expression was stained with pain. When he said nothing, I walked away from that place.

"Serena, wait!" Marcus followed me.

After I turned back, I released the tears that I was holding back. No matter how hard I try to hide my true feelings, the pain still comes out and my eyes can't lie.

Weakly, I sat down on the grass near the football field and took all my anger out on Dom.

"What did I do to you? Why are you hurting me so badly? You are so cruel, Fridman. I didn't ask you to come into my life but you did! But what?! You just came into my life to crush me!" I was tweaking the carabao grass I was sitting on while wailing.

"Are you all right?"

I felt the man who spoke sitting next to me.

"W-What are you doing here?" I asked unable to look. I'm embarrassed because my eyes are puffy.

He grabbed something from his pocket and then handed it to me. A white hanky with embroidered flowers and butterflies.

Weird. I wanted to ask Marcus if he was gay but the timing was wrong. Also, is there a gay person who is a good kisser? I still remember our scene at the bar last night. Both of my cheeks suddenly felt hot every time I remembered those scenes.

I accepted the handkerchief he gave me and simply wiped the tears that soaked my cheeks. In fairness, his handkerchief smells good. It smells like downy passion.

"I am here to comfort you, Serena. That's what a boyfriend does when his girlfriend is crying, isn't it?" he said.

I'm stunned. Is he serious about upholding that idea of ​​his?

"You don't need to pretend, Marcus. Dominique is not here. Stop your show because it's not funny."

"Who told you that this is just for show? I'm fucking serious, Serena. I want to be your boyfriend for real. It's okay with me even if you just use me to hurt Dominique. I will be your protector, your best friend, your lover, your toy, and anything you want. Accept me even if I am not the only one, I'll gladly accept it."

I don't know why Marcus is acting like that. We met for the first time last night.

"Why are you so desperate?" I asked seriously.

He smirked at me, "'Cause I was bored of everything."

My mouth twitched, "Here we go again with that boring thing. The last time I checked, Dominique was also bored when she courted me. I don't want it! Just find a girl who can play with you!"

I stood up and was about to leave but Marcus held my hand.

"Serena ... Please at least one chance. Just try ... I am willing to do everything."

"I'm done with lines like that, Marcus! My boyfriend and I just broke up! My mind is still messed up and I'm still in a lot of pain. My conscience can't handle using other people as a cover."

I removed his hand and then walked away.

"I won't give up, Love! Remember, I'm still your boyfriend!" he screamed.

Some students who were there looked in my direction. I covered my face with a grimace and then hurriedly walked towards our building.

"I think that guy's top is broken!"