Chapter 3

It's been half a year since I met a certain girl at the bar. I've become her cheating partner since then. I started it for fun but I didn't expect that our little deal would take this long. I mean, six months? My previous relationships never even lasted for a month. I can't believe that my longest relationship is this affair she's having with me. But oh well, it's not like I didn't enjoy being with her. She's beautiful, a good cook, and her childish attitude is something that I don't find annoying, in fact, I think it made her cuter. She goes to my place every Friday after her work and then leave at Saturday morning. We often chat and talk on the phone too. There are times that she's spending two to three nights a week with me. The times when she's having a fight with her boyfriend. Like today.

"So, why the long face?", I asked as I put down the hot chocolate I made for her beside the bed. It's Saturday and it's already past six but she's still not leaving. And seeing her sad expression, it's easy to tell that something happened between Mr. Jerk and her.

Kumiko sighed, for the hundred time today. "He's still seeing her" She buried her face on the bed. I thought she was crying until she started rolling in the bed. "Ah! How annoying! I want to send both of them to hell!" She whined like a baby.

I wasn't able to suppress a sneaker. Noticing my laughter, Kumiko glared at me. "Haha, sorry sorry. I thought you were crying just now. You're such a cutie, baby love" I gave her a quick kiss on the cheek.

"Well, It's not like I have the right to cry", she started picking her clothes up off the floor."I'm basically doing the same thing"

She started dressing herself, so I did the same. I felt the guilt building inside me. I was the one who proposed this set up, so it's like I'm the one who's stopping her from crying or letting her emotions out. "You're not the same as him. Besides, this set up happened because he cheated. It's his entire fault" Oh come on, now it seems like I just don't want to admit my mistake. I gave her a gentle smile. "We're going to stop when he change himself. So, stop feeling bad about this, okay?"

"Stopping huh", she started putting her arms around me. "You are so good in this; I bet I'll have a hard time living without you". She gave me a playful smile. But that smile didn't reach her eyes. Maybe she's trying to hide the pain through fake smiles. But it won't fool me, I can see right through her.

Come to think of it, in those six months of having a secret relationship. We actually never did anything aside from sex and eating. We never even managed to hang out together outside my place. She said I was good at pleasuring her, and I thought that it was enough to cheer her up. But it looks like I'm wrong, we just did it and she's still pretty depress right now.

I returned her embrace and whispered to her ear, "Wanna go shop together?"

"Shop? Why?" I can sense the lack of interest from her voice. I don't usually like persuading difficult people. Normally, If I can see that they don't want to do something, then I won't try to convince them a second time. But sadness is contagious. If I stay here all day with her, I bet I won't be able to enjoy my weekend.

I placed my hand on her shoulders and pushed her lightly. "Come on! It's our long awaited weekend. Let's have a girl's day out!" I said, cheerfully. Arg, I'm so out of character.


When talking about us, girls, it's a given that shopping is one of our main hobbies. We often buy jewelries, bags, shoes and clothes. Yes, especially clothes. When we see some fancy clothes that fit our taste, we'll buy them in a heartbeat. We even buy clothes and not wear them. We save them for certain events that aren't even here yet. Yes, girls are weird. But doing those things is normal for girls. So overall, when it comes to girls, being weird is normal.

"Wow, Reina, you really look nice in white", Kumiko said after seeing how I look in a white dress.

I gave her a smirk. "I know, right?" After looking at myself in the mirror, I decided to buy the dress. "Alright, it's looks great on me so I'm gonna buy it. Don't know when I'll be able to wear this though"

Kumiko laughed at what I said, "Weird, but I get you"

I gave her a smile then I went back to the fitting room to change back on my dress. Clothes are really my weakness. When I started trying them out, it's just too hard to stop. I am so glad I'm with a girl right now; at least I know that we'll enjoy ourselves here. Clothing shops are like a second home for us.

We continued shopping and trying clothes that caught our attention. It was pure fun at first but as time passes by, it seems like Kumiko is starting to get tired of it. I'm still as hype as fuck though.

"Waaaa. This one is good too! I'll buy this!" I said, after seeing another dress that suits my taste. This is the sixth one I'll be buying for today. All girls like clothes but not all are as hardcore as me. Yeah, that's right. I'm obsessed with clothes. Even Kumiko's giving me the tired look now.

"I know you have your own business and you're rich and all but", she looked at the several paper bags in my hands before continuing. "That is totally too much"

I was only able to let out a quiet "Urg". I can't disagree with her after all. I'm fully aware that I'm a clothes maniac. I don't even want to remove them when having sex. But I'd rather die than admit my lost. "W-who cares? Money is for spending anyway. Come on, just come with me and see if this fits me."

Kumiko and I went to the fitting room. This store is quite more popular and classy than the others and even the fitting room looks so fancy. Kumiko didn't hide her attraction to the place. "Wow, this is just a fitting room?"

"Fabulous, right? I really love this store." I moved closer to Kumiko and whispered something to her. "Wanna have a quickie here?" I said with a grin on my face.

Kumiko hit me with her paper bags; her face is as red as tomatoes. I can't help but laugh at her childish reactions. She went out of the room and I followed her immediately. As soon as I moved out, I saw a really nice looking dress. "Oh my god!"

"What?! Another one? Seriously? ", Kumiko asked, getting really fed up.

She was right, I saw another gorgeous dress. But it's not for me. "Yeah, another good one." I held her hand and guided her back to the fitting room. "I bet this will look good on you, baby love"

Not wanting to argue with me, she started trying the dress I gave to her while I am waiting outside. She didn't let me in because of the quickie joke I made earlier. Come on, can't she tell I'm just joking?

"H-how do I look?", I quickly turned my head after hearing her voice. And wow. I know I had a good taste when it comes to clothes but… I can't believe I'm seeing a goddess right now.

"I loved it." I said, my eyes were still fixed on her. "You look perfect in it, baby love"

She smiled. "Really. Hmm, do you think, you know.."

Ahhh, I felt irritated all of a sudden. But I didn't show it on my face. Instead, I smiled at her and said the things I knew she wanted to hear. "He'll like it. A person must be blind to not be able to enjoy this wonderful sight."

Kumiko blushed, "Geez, you and your sweet tongue." She smiled while looking at herself in the mirror once again.

Ahhh, that guy is really lucky. I brought her here to cheer her up and to help her took him off her mind but in the end, he's still the reason why she's finally genuinely smiling right now. Well, it's kind of a letdown but at least I tried. And she's finally in a good mood, that's the main reason why I brought up this girls day out, so I guess everything worked out. Yeah, this is for the best.


I pressed the home button of my cell phone to check the time. 10:28 pm. Damn it, today is the busiest Wednesday ever in my office. Come on, I'm the owner of this business, why the hell do I have to work overtime?

I just want to get to my room as soon as possible. I'm really tired, forget eating, I'll just go to bed as soon as I get home. The elevator finally opened and I immediately pressed the floor to my condominium over and over again. I really can't wait to lie down on my bed.

When I finally reached the 21st floor, I quickly walked to reach my place as soon as possible. I was about to swipe my key card until I noticed that the door was open. I turned the doorknob and went inside. It's weird, the light is on. I put out my phone and dialed the number of the securities of this building. I was ready to call them but I saw a girl lying on my sofa.

Eh? Kumiko? Come on, I'm dead tired. I can't pleasure you right now. Plus, it's Wednesday.

"Hey, what the hell are you doing h-?" I wasn't able to finish my question because of the shock I felt upon seeing her face. She's wasted. I looked over the table beside the sofa and saw the empty bottle of my blue margarita.

I stretched out my hand to reach the rag under the table. I started cleaning the mess on the table. The shot glass and the bottle are messy and spills from the cocktail are all over my table.

When I finished cleaning the mess, I walked toward the sofa and sat beside her, still not saying anything.

"Are you angry?", she asked. Her eyes are as blank as death.

I sighed heavily, feeling a lot more tired than earlier. Combining the stress I had at work and the state she's in that I'm seeing right now were just too much for me. But surprisingly, I didn't felt angry at all. "Are you okay?" I gently asked her, not wanting her to think I'm mad.

She looked down; her face formed a forced half smile. "Yeah, margarita is surprisingly weak. But it tasted good. Don't worry, I'm sober"

"Are you okay?", I repeated my question. I knew you understand what I meant.

She stared at me for a several seconds and then tears started falling from her eyes. "He stood me up"

Ah, I didn't notice until now. She's wearing the dress we bought last week. I found myself shaking my head while she continued crying. I can't understand why she's letting herself to suffer like this when she can just end their relationship. I can't understand what's stopping her from doing that when the jerk she's dating have done nothing but hurt her. But what I can't understand the most is.. why the hell I can't leave her alone.

The stuff toy behind her caught my eyes. I extended my hand to reach it. I'm about to do something uncool but I just felt like I wanted to do anything I can to cheer her up right now. I moved in front of her, my knees were touching the ground. I placed the stuff toy in front of me, blocking my face. "Stop crying, beautiful. You look better when you're smiling" I said, mimicking the sound of a teddy bear.

"Right?" I moved the stuff toy away from my face and started using my own voice. "Isn't that beautiful dress and a perfect smile the best combination ever?" I asked the stuff toy I'm holding.

"Of course! Tears are unsightly! No to tears! Just no no no!" I answered, using the teddy bear's voice once more.

"That's right", I put down the stuff toy and fixed my eyes on Kumiko. "So, can this gorgeous girl give a smile already?" I asked her, with my most comforting smile.

Kumiko looked dumfounded after witnessing my little skit but then she finally let out a chuckle. I was finally able to let out a sigh of relief. "Are you hungry? I 'm not a good cook but I can at least prepare something edible"

Instead of answering my question, Kumiko moved her face closer and pressed her lips against mine. It's weird but it's like I can sense all the pain she's feeling right now with this kiss. She's venting it all on me. I wrapped my arms around her and we shared long and deep kisses while walking to my room.

She lay on my bed and I positioned my body on top of her. My head started feeling heavy all of a sudden so I put my hand on it and clenched my teeth. Shit. My body is giving up.

I saw Kumiko narrowing the space between her eyebrows; it looks like she noticed my tiredness. I immediately kissed her so she wouldn't think too much about it. I started touching her in all places too. I continued doing them until I satisfied her. I just want her not to be sad anymore. Not to think of anything that will hurt her. Not to think about him.

After an hour, she finally went to sleep. I went to the kitchen to drink some water and medicines. I felt too tired that I can't sleep. And to think that I need to go to work so early in the morning tomorrow.

Buzz* *Buzz*

I looked at the sofa and saw the light on my phone flickering. I opened the message and saw a guy's name. Crap, it's Kumiko's phone. Having the same model can be a pain. But it's too late to stop now, I already saw the message.

"Tomorrow at the Shibuya Starbucks. 4 pm"

I held the phone so firmly that it might break if I continued squeezing it. Not even a word of apology huh, you fucker?

All these unwanted emotions are starting to build inside me. I can't believe I'm suffering to the point of getting sick because of this fucker. Hmm, I think it's time to meet him.