Reunion

Zyxhiaxy

"The next time you do that, you are no longer my friend, okay?" I yelled at Duex while putting my diamond earrings on my ear. Annoyed, I glanced at him, who was now watching me laugh while resting his two arms on the sofa.

He got into my house while I was still sleeping because he had his own key to the house. He was able to enter my house. He hangs out here a lot, so I let him have the key, but not to wake me up so early and during my deep slumber!

I fell asleep late last night because I still can't get over how Styx stared at me last night. He looked at me like he was really in love with me. It's funny because while he's happily trying to take my heart, I'm secretly laughing at his stupidity.

I was just starting my agenda, but everything was going smoothly according to our plans. We didn't have a hard time because Styx himself came to me willingly and was willing to kneel in front of me to forgive him and do anything just to get me back.

I expected it to happen, but not that fast. I had to endure his kisses just to show that he has hope for me, even though I know that it will never happen.

I gave in to our kiss, but I know I did it because that would be advantageous to our plans. I don't need to attribute malice to my response to his kiss because there is nothing wrong with it.

"You mean, you two kissed?" Duex said in disbelief as he pushed the push cart. I closed my eyes in annoyance because people looked slightly in our direction when they heard what this jerk had said.

We are now at the mall to do grocery shopping and buy new household items. He plans to move to my house because my house is located close to his office and we usually spend a lot of time together. I'm used to his presence, so it's not a problem for us to be together under the same roof.

"Yap. It just took a minute," I answered indifferently, taking a piece of apple that was resting on display.

"Is he a good kisser?" I know he was smiling while asking that.

"Taste like wine?" he added, and I couldn't help but remember the way Styx kissed me. My cheeks blushed.

"Oyy, he liked it." He laughed so hard that I pulled his hair; he was taller than me and I was only up to his chin. Every time I wear heels, I reach his nose, but now I'm just wearing jogging pants and a shirt because I don't need to get in shape because he said that we're just going to do grocery shopping, but I just found myself inside a clothing shop.

I frowned and crossed my arms as I looked around. I didn't feel like shopping for clothes, but Duex forced me because he said that I always wear a red dress.

Well, after that incident, red became my favourite colour.

"Can you smile? You've been frowning there for a while now. You're obviously bored and don't like my company.

I ignored Duex's complaint and just walked away from him. I looked at the kid's section and smiled because the clothes there were cute. I looked at it for a moment before walking up to Duex and anchoring my hand to him.

"Have you chosen something yet?" I looked at the two shirts he was holding. Same black, same price... never mind. He is a millionaire and could afford to buy everything here.

"You already have a lot of clothes; what else are you going to do with them?"

Before, I used to have it, but every time I do it... "

He smirked. "It's always torn; the fabric isn't good." I was left there dumbfounded and didn't process what he said right away. He was low-key, telling me about her sexcapades!

"Duex!" I stomped my feet in disgust before following him, but I immediately stopped when I bumped into a woman who was wearing a red, elegant dress. My lips parted because that's what I've been wanting to buy for a long time because that dress is a limited edition and only five people in the Philippines have it. You can tell right away that it's not fake because of the fabric and the sparkling diamonds engraved on it.

I smiled and looked up at the woman I bumped into, but it immediately disappeared when I saw her face.

My roots almost disowned me when I met her gaze. Her eyes widened a fraction. I gulped thrice before I managed to face her with no emotion visible both in my face and my eyes.

"Zyxhiaxy..." She was still dumbfounded. I couldn't blame her; they all thought that I had already died years ago.

Before I could speak, a hand grabbed my arm. I looked at Duex, who was now looking at me worriedly, but I remained silent. I felt numb all of a sudden. I wanted to run away from her, but my knees are too weak to even move a single nerve.

"Oh my god! Zyxhiaxy!" I gasped when she suddenly hugged me to separate me from Duex. I couldn't move. I want to get rid of her because the hatred of our bodies touching has spread through my system, but I don't have the strength to do that.

"Xhia..."

Oh fuck. What a reunion!

I looked at Styx, and he had a wide smile on his face, but it immediately disappeared when he saw Duex standing by my side, and it was obvious from Duex's face that he wanted me away from this place.

Lord, what a beautiful morning to start!

Tears started pooling in my eyes, but they quickly disappeared after I pushed Mama away from me. I feel very dirty because our bodies are touching. I'm so sick, and I can't wait to take a shower when I get home.

"My daughter..." Mama's tears started to fall, and she stepped forward, but I quickly retreated away from her. My heart throbbed when memories instantly flashed back like they had happened yesterday.

"My daughter," she said while still crying, but I had no love left for her and completely abandoned her, turning my back against the people who hurt me. I heard Styx calling me, but I didn't look back.

My chest is very tight. I want to lose my anger because I didn't expect to see her again after so many years.

She even called me 'daughter'.

She never failed to fake her emotions, like she'd already mastered them.

It's funny because I didn't even feel excited to see her. Anger—all I felt was anger.

"Are you okay?" Duex asked worriedly when we got into his car. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath because my eyes were wet again with the tears trying so hard to escape from them.

"Zy...." he called me worried, so I opened my eyes and looked at him. I smiled bitterly.

"Wow!" I pretended to be amazed. "Did you see that? She fucking hugged me!" I laughed sarcastically. "She fucking hugged me like he didn't seduce Styx three years ago."

I fucking hate her.