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Chapter 10: Years Passed
Well, years have past. I'm 27 years old now.
My friends? Well, they'll still there, well, except for Chandler.
Rachel, well, Rachel is still my best friend. We went to the same university. She's my room mate. She's still dating Ross. Well, they were on-off. They broke up after Ross graduated high school, then they got back together years after, then broke up again, then got back together. She now works in Ralph Lauren. She's pretty successful in her life. She got what she really wants.
Ross lives in an apartment building across our building. We're still pretty close. Well, of course, he's dating my best friend and he's my brother. He works in a museum and currently studying for his PhD. He's still into dinosaurs. And he's still a geek. But yeah, I guess he still fits in.
Joey is a struggling actor. He's been up for some guest appearances and he's been in some short-lived television shows. But he never gives up. He's still waiting for that one thing that one thing that would give him his big break. Well, since he's Joey, he never had a relationship longer than 2 months. Yes, he hasn't changed much since high school.
Phoebe is a masseuse in one of LA's biggest massage chain. She would massage celebrities and all those famous people. And besides that, she's also singing at this café where we would hang out. She and Mike are still together. Yes, since high school. Isn't that amazing? They're living together not far from us.
Chandler and I lost touch after 6 months of talking on the phone and chatting. Well, of course he found someone else. We used to talk almost every day, then suddenly, I got busy, he got busy, we drifted apart. Then he was never online every time I was online, he stopped calling, just like that. We stayed close friends. He talked to me about the girls he liked, like he used to. He never talked to anyone else in the group except for me. I really miss him, but somehow, we have to move on.
As of me, I'm a chef at a restaurant here in LA. Not to brag, but uh, I'm one of the bests. I was featured in magazines. I was even offered a TV show. But I didn't take it. And now I have to say I'm regretting it. I've dated a bunch of guys since high school. None of them became serious, even until now. What is wrong with me? I mean, I think there's something unlikable in me. But whatever, I'm successful and I'm free. I have LOTS of time to myself.
"Monica" I turned around hearing my name, it was Rachel.
"What's up?"
"Wanna go out?"
"Sure. Where are we going?"
"Bar?" Rachel suggested
"Sure. Want to call Phoebe?"
"She's meeting us there"
"Oh okay, then. I'll just change"
Well, this is life, boring nights, go to bars or to that coffee place where we hang out called Central Perk. They would take me to bars to meet guys, never successful though. But I still believe that someday I'll still find that guy, that guy that I'll spend the rest of my life with.
I went to my closet and looked for a tank top and jeans. I found my cute black top and got some pants and then I found my favorite Jimmy Choo. I fixed my hair a little and put on some make up and then I'm ready to go.
"Rach, let's go" I said as I saw Rachel sitting on our couch talking to, who I think, is Ross.
"Okay" She told me as she hangs up on the phone
"So, it's just us three?"
"Yeah, it's girl's night out. And we're going to look for some guys for you"
"Huh, yeah, good luck with that!" I said sarcastically.
"Who's driving?" Rachel asked
"You" I said. I'm too tired to drive
"Okay, fine then."
We drove up to the bar and saw the long line outside. Rachel and I got out of the car and gave the keys to the valet man. We saw Phoebe in the line waiting for us.
"Phoebe, what the hell are you doing out here?" Rachel asked her
"Uh, waiting for you guys and waiting in line?" Phoebe said a little confused with Rachel's question.
"Uh, yeah, I know you're waiting for us" Rachel said and took Phoebe arms and pulled her out of the line
"Rachel, what the hell? I was in that freaking line for an hour now, just so you know"
Rachel pulled my arm and Phoebe's arm up to the bouncer.
"Well, the bouncer is my friend so we don't have to fall in line"
"Great!" I said excitedly. I love the perks. One way or another, we know someone that's why we don't have to wait in line anymore.
Rachel came up to the bouncer guy
"Hey Jerry, how's it going?" Rachel said a little flirty to the bouncer.
"Hey Rachel, I'm doing great. Where's the boyfriend? And who are these ladies?" he asked winking at me and Phoebe.
"These are my best friends, Monica and Phoebe, and the boyfriend is some place I don't know" Rachel said with a little laugh "Now, can you let us in?"
The bouncer guy let us in after and Rachel gave him a quick hug. The people from the line groaned because we got in without falling in line.
There was a lot of people in the bar drinking and dancing. We went to the bar and ordered some drinks
This time, I know the bartender. But I know him from a different bar, but I don't know what he's doing here.
"Hey Marcus, what are you doing here?"
"Hey Mon, well, I work 2 jobs now"
"I see. Well then I'll have the usual" I said
"I'll have an apple martini" Rachel said
"I'll have a cosmopolitan" Phoebe said
We sat on the stool in the bar and started talking.
"How about that guy, Mon?" Rachel pointed at that guy with blonde hair and brown eyes.
"Too blonde" I said
"That one?" Phoebe pointed another guy
"Phoebe, can't you see that there's a girl sticking her tongue down his throat"
"Yeah, but soon you'll be that girl"
I laughed at Phoebe and her weird comments.
"That guy's totally checking you out, Mon!"
Rachel pointed at this guy who was sitting a few feet away from us.
"Me? Maybe he's checking you out"
"I'm positive that it's you, Mon!"
"Want me to talk to him?"
"Go Mon!" Phoebe said
"Okay!" I said
I stood up from my stool and went to that guy. Before I reached the guy, I felt someone touch my shoulder.
I turned around.
SURPRISE SURPRISE!
"Monica" he said
"Hey"
"You still remember me, do you?" Of course I do remember him! haha
"Of course! Chandler, how are you?"
I glanced back to Rachel and Phoebe who were looking at us in complete shock.
"I'm doing great, thanks, and you?"
"Great!"
"Who are you with tonight?" He asked me. Wow, he is still SO cute!
"Well, I'm with –"Before I could finish my sentence Rachel and Phoebe squealed and ran to us.
"Oh my God, it's Chandler Bing!" Rachel said and hugged Chandler. So did Phoebe.
"them" I said finishing my sentence, Chandler laughed
"Wow, you guys managed to stay friends?"
"Of course!" Rachel said proudly
"I'm assuming you're still dating Ross?" Chandler asked Rachel
"Yes. But we're kind of on-off, but we're alright"
"Yup, and I'm still with Mike" Phoebe bragged. I'm jealous that they have someone.
"That's great. How about you, Mon?" Ugh. Does he really need to ask me that question?
"Eh, single and happy" I said a little sarcastically
"Who are you with, today?" Rachel asked Chandler
"I'm with, hold on," he said then he looked around "I'll be right back" he said
He came back after a few minutes with a tall sexy blonde girl.
"I'm with my fiancée, Kayla Hart. Kay, these are my childhood Friends, Monica, Rachel and Phoebe" He introduced. Well of course he has a girl, not just a girl, but a fiancée.
Kayla offered a hand I took it and shook it.
Kill me now. Kill me now. I actually hoped that he's single and I'll hook up with him and live happily ever after.
"Fiancée, huh?" Phoebe said "Way to go, Chandler! Congratulations!" Phoebe said and hugged Chandler. Rachel did the same thing. I'm a little hesitant, I'm jealous. Honestly, I'm really jealous!
Chandler's the only guy I loved!
"Congratulations" I said monotonously
"Thanks" he said
Now this is awkward
Awkward silence filled the room. This sucks.
"So, uh, Chandler, we should have lunch some time to catch up!" Rachel said
"Yeah, sure. Is tomorrow a good day? Well, because I'm going back to New York day after tomorrow"
"Oh, yeah tomorrow, fine" Rachel said Phoebe and I nodded. "We'll tell Joey and Ross" she added
"Wow, you guys really kept in touch, huh?"
"Pretty much, except for you"
"Yeah" Chandler said then he looked down.
This is so awkward. Chandler hasn't looked me in the eye since he introduced me to Kayla.
"Guys, I'm sorry, I have to go, I forgot I'm supposed to do something" I said. I just want to get out of there. I felt like crying now.
Depression? Hell yes!
"Oh okay, see you tomorrow, Mon" Chandler said and hugged me
"Yeah, and uh nice meeting you, Kayla" I said to Chandler and Kayla "I'll see you two later" I told Phoebe and Rachel
"Mon, how are you going go home?" Rachel asked me
"Uh, I don't know, I'll find a way"
"Never mind, lets just all go home" Rachel said and said goodbye to Chandler and Kayla
The three of us were at the car now, since Phoebe was just dropped by Mike at the bar.
"I'm sorry, guys, I know we wanted to have fun tonight, but I just can't see Chandler just yet"
"I understand, Mon. don't worry about it. We can have fun at home. We still have some margarita mix and tequila" Rachel said
"How about lunch tomorrow?" Phoebe asked me
"Well then, I don't think I'm going"
"Monica!" Phoebe protested
"It's just hard for me, Phoebe. I hope you understand"
"Okay, fine!" Phoebe pouted.
We got home and drank some margaritas and talked most of the night, until morning, actually.
The next day
I woke up and my head is hurting like a bitch. I looked at the time, 9:30. Shit, it's late. I heard noises. I went out of my room and saw Ross, Joey, Mike, and Phoebe in the kitchen eating breakfast.
"Morning, Mon!" They all said
"Morning, you guys, Where's Rachel?"
"Still sleeping"
"I see"
"Well, I got to dress up and go to work now!"
"You're not coming with us?" Ross asked
"Where"
"To go have lunch with Chandler and his fiancée"
"Oh. No. I have to work."
Shit. I forgot that we saw Chandler yesterday. And now they're meeting them for lunch.
"Monica, please! It's Sunday, for crying out loud. You don't have work on Sundays!" Joey begged.
Then they all forced me to go.
"Okay okay okay! FINE!" I yelled. So just they'll stop talking. It's giving me a headache.
Shit. Did I just say that I'll go? Fuck.
This sucks. I miss Chandler, I really do. But I think I still love him. Well, they are all happy with their lives, except me. I can't see Chandler again.
Chandler is really special to me. He's one of my favorite people.
Chandler
Chandler!
I really lost my chance.
He has a FIANCEE!
A tall blonde sexy fiancée!
I'm nothing compared to her.
Enough about Chandler…
I snapped out of my day dream and took a shower and dressed up. I went back to the kitchen to talked to my friends, but they haven't noticed my presence. Rachel was now up and sitting and talking with all of them.
"So, what does his fiancée looks like?" Ross asked
Great, more Chandler
"I don't know why I'm saying this, but she's HOT!" Phoebe said
"So you guys not mad at him anymore?" Rachel asked
"Past is past" Joey said
"Yeah, we've grown up. We understand that they were young and stupid" Ross said
"Yeah" Joey agreed with Ross
"You guys, I think Monica still loves him" Phoebe said
HELLO, I'M STANDING RIGHT HERE!
"You think!" Rachel said sarcastically
"You guys do realize that I'm standing right here, right?" I finally said
"Monica, when did you get here?" Phoebe asked
"About like a few minutes ago"
"Yeah, well, do you still love him?" Joey asked me
"What? No! That was a long time ago!" I lied. LIAR!
"I see" Rachel said skeptically
"Can we just drop this" I said
"Fine" they said
We got into talking about stuff for like hours.
"Guys, its 11. We'll meet Chandler at 12" Rachel said
"Oh okay!" Phoebe said.
I stood up and got dressed, so did Rachel. But since they were all dressed already, they just watched TV.
After a few hours, we got in the restaurant. Then a few minutes after, Chandler and Kayla came in.
We said our hellos and the waiter placed our orders.
"Mon, you look great" Chandler said
SHIT.
"Thank you" I said shyly.
This is so awkward.
"So, Chandler, how have you been?" Joey asked
Savior!
I can still feel Chandler looking at me.
SHIT.
I love him.
I STILL love him.
To Be Continued….
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