All Chapters of Throwing Away What He Had: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

After my best friend, Tricia Lambert, had a breakup, she dragged me along with her to spend Christmas together. She aptly called it having a "single women's night out", and we went to see the fireworks show that was being put on for the festivities.However, the truth was that I had been secretly dating someone for six months without telling her.Thus, I went out with her with a guilty conscience.In the midst of the crowd, Tricia suddenly pointed ahead and exclaimed in surprise, "Damn! Isn't that my brother?"I followed her gaze and saw a tall, eye-catching figure in the crowd. I knew that figure very well—it was Chris Lambert, Tricia's older brother. He was even wearing the black puffer jacket that I'd given him.Since he couldn't spend Christmas with me, I had given him his gift in advance.Indeed, the boyfriend I had been hiding from everyone was my best friend's brother.But why was he here?Just as I was wondering, I heard the sound of fireworks exploding.The sparks s

Chapter 2

When Yvonne heard the tremble in my voice, she quickly asked if I was feeling cold. "The weather has gotten really chilly. Let's find somewhere to sit and chat."Before I knew it, they had pulled me into a barbecue restaurant and sat me down.Under the warm lights, I finally could get a clear look at who was sitting across from me.Yvonne was truly beautiful. Her eyes seemed to sparkle, and two small dimples appeared when she smiled.She leaned in toward Chris and whispered, "I kind of want some fresh barbecue, but don't you have to rush back to the law firm to work overtime? We should be able to make it, right?"Chris had recently told me that the firm had taken on a big case and that everyone was working late into the night.But to my surprise, he gently tucked a loose strand of her hair behind her ear and softly said, "It's okay. I want to spend a bit more time with you."After speaking, he glanced at me—whether it was casually or deliberately, I couldn't tell.However, it w

Chapter 3

After we got to the car, Chris thoughtfully opened the passenger door for Yvonne and bent down to fasten her seat belt.I sat in the back seat, watching as Yvonne skipped my favorite song and switched to her own playlist. She moved with practiced ease, and it seemed she had ridden in this car many times before.Back when we were in the early stages of our relationship, Chris often drove to pick me up from school.But over the past month, he had rarely met up with me and always blamed work.Only now did I notice that the cute handmade decoration I'd given him was nowhere to be seen. Even the good luck charm I had painstakingly gotten and hung in his car had disappeared.I stared at the fleeting cityscape outside the window, struggling to suppress the ache in my heart.I remained silent the entire ride.When we got to Yvonne's home, she opened the back door of the car. Because she thought I was carsick, she generously invited me to sit in the front.I declined, but she smiled and

Chapter 4

A black sports car drove past me, but a few seconds later, it turned back and headed toward me.The window rolled down, and the person inside said, "It's the middle of the night. I thought I saw a ghost."The voice sounded familiar, but I didn't have the mental energy to figure out who it was.I ignored him and kept walking. Just then, a sudden honk startled me, so I stumbled and fell to the ground. I simply stayed sitting on the ground, not getting up.A figure blocked the streetlight in front of me. As I looked up into the light, everything in front of me was a blur.A tall figure crouched down, and I finally saw who it was. It was Xander Jenkins, a friend of Tricia's ex-boyfriend.We had run into each other a few times when I went out with Tricia. He rarely spoke, and I could never hold a conversation either. Thus, we'd never really talked before.I was shivering, and the tears on my face had dried into streaks that stung in the wind."Can you get up?" Xander asked.I sho

Chapter 5

"What's it got to do with you?" I choked out.Chris looked inexplicably annoyed. "Forget it. I drove back to look for you earlier, but you were already gone. I just wanted to talk. Since we kept the relationship a secret in the first place, there's no point in revealing it now. As for Tricia… Please don't tell her," he said.So, he came looking for me just to remind me to keep my mouth shut.The Chris standing before me now felt like a stranger compared to the one I used to know. I would've never fallen for him if I had known he was like this.I did my best to hide my pain and said calmly, "Don't worry. Even if you didn't say anything, I wouldn't tell her."Chris let out a long sigh of relief at that. He even took on a brotherly tone, telling me not to ride in another man's car so late at night.In the end, I shoved him aside and went straight upstairs.…I stayed in bed for two days, feeling drained and listless. Tricia sent tons of messages, which I ignored. Eventually, she

Chapter 6

After getting through the hell of exam week, Tricia insisted on dragging me out for a camping trip.I wondered who on Earth would want to do something so pretentious in this freezing weather.Tricia simply blinked and said, "You don't get it. Zoning out by the fire while it's snowing? It's the ultimate way to relax."I relented and left it to her and her weird logic.It wasn't until we arrived that I realized Joshua and Xander were both there too. Even Chris and Yvonne had shown up.Over the past month, Chris had tried to contact me. He had always asked me if I was doing okay and if I had been eating properly. But I never replied to him.Spending even a second of my attention on him just reminded me of how miserable I had felt on Christmas.The odd thing was that Chris and Yvonne weren't as lovey-dovey as I imagined. If anything, they seemed more distant than before.It looked like they had just fought, as Yvonne ran off with her hands covering her eyes, and Chris didn't go aft

Chapter 7

My face collided into Xander's chest. Through the thick layers of his puffer jacket, I could hear a fast, pounding heartbeat. We were so close that I couldn't tell if the heartbeat was his or mine.After some time had passed, Xander slowly let me go and said, "He's gone."My face was flushed red as I let Xander tug on my hat and lead me back to the campsite.Chris had returned ahead of us, and his expression was darker than a storm cloud. Out of nowhere, he started talking about Xander."With your good looks, I bet you've had your fair share of girlfriends, right?" he remarked.Joshua scoffed as answered for Xander. "Don't be fooled by his looks. He barely talks, so girls who try to chase him all end up getting scared off.""Then what's going on between you and Yara?" Chris suddenly asked, startling everyone.Xander stayed quiet, staring at me like he was waiting for my answer.I closed my eyes and said, "We're dating."I mentally apologized to Xander while I used him as a h

Chapter 8

Shortly after that conversation, Tricia dragged me straight to the airport. "It's Joshua's birthday! Come with me, please!" she said.Joshua was from Heston, a city in the north. And before I knew it, I was being hauled onto a flight there.As soon as we stepped out of the airport, I saw that everything around was blanketed in white. There was also a car already waiting for us outside.Tricia dove into the front seat, teeth chattering as she shouted about how cold it was.I opened the back door and saw Xander, fully geared up. He was bundled up tight in the works—scarf, hat, gloves, and all.We didn't even get to drop off our luggage at the hotel, as we were driven straight to a ski resort.Before getting out of the car, Xander handed me a pair of warm gloves and a scarf. I didn't refuse, because it was too cold.Joshua started grumbling with great indignation, "My dad used to drag me out to build character, and I nearly puked from skiing. Now, you finally visit, and this is wha

Chapter 9

And just like that, before I had even realized it, I really became Xander's girlfriend.Soon, winter break ended, and we returned to school.Whenever he had free time, Xander would come to attend classes with me or take me out to eat.He always brought small gifts with him—sometimes a handmade flower bracelet from a streetside vendor or a cute plush keychain.He would always say he just happened to buy it while passing by the stores.Tricia clicked her tongue in amazement. "Seriously, I never pegged Xander as the type who spoils his girl like this!"She used the opportunity to scold Joshua, "Look at your friend. I'm displeased with you now!"…One day, Xander was waiting for me outside the classroom building. As soon as the bell rang, I dashed downstairs, only to find him talking to someone.It was Yvonne's ex-boyfriend, or more accurately, her current boyfriend—they had gotten back together.Yvonne saw me approaching and pulled me aside. "You used to date Chris, didn't you?"

Chapter 10

Since Chris could no longer contact me, he came straight to school to corner me. He didn't even bother hiding it from Tricia. He just came right up and grabbed my hand in front of her."Yara, it's been… a long time since we talked. Could you give me a bit of time?" he pleaded.Tricia stood there stunned, staring at me, then at Chris. She was clearly too shocked to process what was happening."You two… What's going on?" she asked.I yanked my hand away from Chris and held back my anger as I said, "Chris, I think I've made myself very clear."Chris smiled bitterly. "I know you have a boyfriend now. I messed up before, and I'm willing to wait… until you break up…"Right then, Xander and Joshua arrived to pick us up.My eyes met Xander's as he strode toward us. His gaze was dark, and it felt like he could erupt in anger any second.When he reached us, I quickly wrapped my arm around his. "We’re doing great and have no plans to break up," I said firmly.Xander's expression eased

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