CHAPTER 2

I stared at the enormous condominium building in front of me from my car. It's been two days since my last interaction with Hazard.  I wasn't actually planning to help him regarding his belonging but guilt kept on creeping me out every day. Besides, he has completely galvanized me and I'm literally trying to restrain myself from re-taking his calling card inside the trash bin.

Yes, I threw it. That shit kept me all night that day! I want a peaceful one, I just broke up with Falcon for Pete's sake. Why am I acting like this, anyway? I should be sulking because he cheated on me but surprisingly, I didn't. I never did, even when this has happened before. I  have always kept in my mind that I should be happy as I don't have such a man around me anymore. Yes, that's right. That's the reason why I ain't sulking, yes. That's certainly valid.

Since my break-up with Falcon, that bastard never gave me a stress-free day. Usually, when I wake up, I eat first before heading directly to the gym. It isn't that far that's why I always jog towards it while listening to my favorite music. The day after my break-up with Falcon, I went there as usual. I wasn't expecting to see him there, waiting for me. He kept on pestering me, blurting out his shits just to have his innocence proven even though the probability of that is legitimately low. As if I'd let him fool me again, once is enough. I've had enough.

Second chances have never been my thing, never. I'll never do that same mistake. NEVER.

Good thing, the other people inside the gym had him restricted from pestering me. Some group of women circled me that day to protect me while their guy friends, I suppose, faced Falcon. The girls asked for my number and gave theirs as well. They told me to call them whenever Falcon tries to harass me again. Of course, I thanked them as I really owe them one.

Anyway, Falcon wouldn't learn his lesson that's why I choose to stay close to their group whenever I workout. They seem nice, either. Today, I just left the gym and came here, in front of Falcon's condominium building where he resides. I didn't come here for him but for a certain thing, Hazard's belonging; his handkerchief.

Out of guilt, I decided to look for it. He gave it to help me yet I didn't even dare to return it. Worse, I lost it. I was so preoccupied that day, I didn't even feel how embarrassing that moment was. I was so shameless that day, literally. I would even disown my past self out of shame.

I sighed before driving towards the ground floor and parking my car. I couldn't count how many sighs I have done, there was only one objective on my mind: retrieve Hazard's handkerchief.  I silently prayed that Falcon isn't home. He will only cause a scene, for sure. With a not-so-bright face, I left my car and went towards the elevator. It was so dumb of me to think that it is still there if ever I accidentally dropped it but I am desperate. First, I want to check the space around the elevator before checking inside the elevator. If ever I found none, I will search throughout the whole parking lot. However, if there's nothing, I might check inside Lilyum's cafe.

I kept on searching around the whole area but I found nothing. When I found none, I went inside the elevator where we both rode before. I literally searched every corner of the elevator but there was nothing aside from a small trash bin with the random brand of leftover junk foods. I sighed heavily while looking around the whole parking lot after leaving the elevator. Luckily, I didn't meet Falcon. But I'm still unfortunate as I haven't found Hazard's handkerchief. That little shit gave me so much trouble, where the hell was it?

Because of the exhaust, I crouched on the floor while breathing freely. I didn't think that this shit is pretty hard. I actually expected this to be easy because I'm just going to search every corner but reality really slapped me harder than Falcon being with his neighbor. Because I am wearing a pullover sweater and simple flare pants, I was sweating all over my body. I took my scrunchie from my wrist and used it to tie my hair into a high ponytail.

While I was crouching there, resting, I saw a super familiar car from afar. It is headed towards the parking lot. My eyes grew bigger when It parked next to my car. Seconds later, I saw Falcon leaving his car but he got a delightful smile. He went to my car and checked its plate number until his smile got wider. What the freakin' hell? Does he think I'm here for him? Keep dreaming.

Even though I felt how alarming this could be, I didn't leave my location and kept my position. I'm still exhausted and I'm not planning to leave at any cost. Even if he has to annoy the hell out of me, I won't budge in. With a smile plastered on his face, I saw how Falcon walked towards the elevator that was just meters away from me. When he saw me, his smile got wider and his eyes glistened with cheerfulness. I rolled my eyes. He changed his route, instead of going towards the elevator, he went in my direction.

"Babe! I missed you so much!" He almost shouted. He crouched in front of me but I remained cold. He's acting like he didn't do something sinful, did he forget it in an instant? How he devoured that woman's lips? How his hands travel around her body? How he threaten me?

He didn't mind how I acted and looked at me. He tried to put some strands of my hair on the back of my ear but I shoved his hand before glaring at him. "Do not fucking touch me, Falcon."

He stared back at me, looking surprised at my sudden passive response. "W-wait, what?" He seems like he wasn't expecting my response at all. He really thought that I came here to get his ass back which would never ever happen. He ain't that special for me to disregard the rules I have set for myself. I have pledged not to commit that shit again just like how my mother did. I would never be like her, never.

"I-i thought we are o-okay?"

My glares got sharper and my blood instantly got bolder. My whole body felt like I have to let something gigantic out of me, to free something which have constantly wreaked havoc inside me with pure silence but is slowly devouring me inside. I couldn't contain my anger anymore as much as I want to remain unbothered by his shameless actions. I just want a peaceful separation with him, can't I have that?

Of course, I can't. With this hard head of mine and foolish shits coming out of his mouth, I highly doubt it.

"What the fuck do you mean okay? You are not precious to me, babe. I chose myself over your hideous love, which part of that can't your brain process?" I said while emphasizing the endearment we used for each other before.

"But you came here... Didn't you come to visit me? To finally give me what I want?"

To give him what? Sex? This time, I literally saw that person in him. All this time, he only wants sex? To fucking cum?

I took my shoes off and threw them on his face. "What kind of person does your mind think I am, huh? If you only want sex, be a fucking porn star, prick! And to clear your absolutely empty mind, you are not the reason why I am here. Assuming isn't healthy, babe. The truth would always come to hunt your fucked up assumptions." After saying those words, I left him and went to the other part of the parking lot to continue my search. I won't leave here with an empty hand. Meeting that jerk wouldn't be worth it if I won't be able to accomplish what I must accomplish.

I knew that this shameless prick wouldn't leave me alone that's why I didn't even get startled when he grabbed my arm. I gave him a glare but he glared back while holding my arm tightly. I felt how painful it is but I kept my face straight, I don't want him to look strong, I don't want him to feel dominant, that he can dominate me without any resistance. I don't want to seem submissive just like my Mother. Because if they see through my weaknesses, I would look pathetic and helpless.

"Let go of me," I ordered him using a domineering tone but he glared at me.

"No. You're not going anywhere, babe. You are mine, your body, your soul, your life. All mine."

I laughed as if I heard the funniest and silly joke I have ever heard in my entire life. "Have you lost your mind?"

He laughed, "you made me this way, babe. Be a good girl and be responsible."

I tried to take my arm back but he only tighten his grip which made me wince in pain shortly, anger devoured my entire mind. Using my left foot which was still wearing a shoe, I stomped on his foot before kicking his balls using my bared foot. As expected, he unintentionally loosened his grip on my arm. Afterward, I ran immediately towards my car. There's no way I'll let him hurt me. He lost his mind, he's insane. I have never seen that side of him. I can't believe I have dated a lunatic.

A delusional piece of shit.

I was just meters away from my car until I felt another hand grabbing me but I ran faster. Even though I have tried to double my speed, Falcon managed to grab my hair from behind and I instantly felt how painful it was. It felt like my hair was going to be ripped off my scalp, that I would go bald in an instant. He pulled me towards him by pulling my hair. Because I don't want to have my hair pulled harshly, I closed the distance between us to lessen my scalp's pain. When I got close, he hugged me from behind but his hand is still holding my hair. I have tried to hit him using my elbow from behind but it didn't work. In return, he bit my shoulder. I bit my lip to refrain myself from wincing in pain, from letting him know that I'm in pain.

"Your feistiness won't work, babe," He whispered in my ear. I resisted his captive when I felt his tongue playing with my ear. His silent grunts irritate me, I wanted to puke, to clean my body. "Help! Hel—Mhm!" I was trying to shout to get some help but he covered me with his palm.

He kissed the side of my ear before his kisses went down to my nape and my neck. I continue the resist, to break free from his arms but I failed as if his disgusting kisses has completely drained my strength.

"Mhm! Mhm, mph!"

He bit my shoulder again, "shh! Silence, babe. You will like this, I promise." I felt his hand that was covering my mouth going down to my chest. I screamed loudly.

As soon as my scream for help echoed inside the parking lot, I felt the ground hitting my back and ass. I winced in pain and attempts to massage my butt but I felt a painful slap on my cheek. Afterward, I felt something heavy on my tummy as if someone was sitting on it. There, I saw Falcon grinning while his fingertips are playing with my pullover sweater's hem as if he was going to insert it inside which alarmed me.

I was about to punch him using my freed hand but he caught it and slammed it above my head, pinning me completely on the floor. I kept on moving my legs to hurt him but he didn't bulge and inserted his fingers into my pullover sweater. I instantly felt his touch on my tummy. I was on the verge of crying but one after another sound of heavy footsteps stopped me, it gave me hope that I am saved.

Seconds have passed and I just saw Falcon lying on the floor with a familiar man above him, fiercely punching him with a continuous amount of force. That day, I saw how hazardous he really is like a stranger, not knowing how hazardous he could turn into because of the perilous pit he have made for me but it seems that we both fell, not only me.