Chapter 60: Chapter 60
*correction for the last chapter. It's chapter 59 not chapter 51. Sorry my bad :). Enjoy reading!*
---
"Are you the woman in the video."
"Why is there another man in the video? What about Mr. Harrison?"
'No she's not me. I'm not that woman in the video' If only I can say that. If only I can deny that I am not that woman. But... there's no way! There's no way for Xiera to escape this... except me. Xiera can't handle this whole thing by herself. She just got raped... and then got viral.
Maybe it is time for me to sacrifice myself. Maybe it is time for me to just give up my dignity. This os all for Xiera. Just for her. If I won't do this, then who will? No one... but me.
The consequences will totally ruin me. But I can face it. I'm strong right? I already surpass so many challenges, this is only one of them. I know some day, I will have my own happiness. Yeah, someday. I have Dwyne afterall.
"I just want to clarify that yes I'm the woman in that video. Why do you should make a fuss about it? This is nothing to do with you, and to the whole universe. This is my personal and private life so all of you should back off, bitches!" Everyone reacted one after another.
"Since I already answered your questions, maybe I should go now?" they are about to say something but I glared at them so they just let me leave.
I immediately got in the car.
I want to go to the bar now. I want to drink some alcohol. I just want to cry this all out. This pain, this anger, all of it! I just can't handle all this anymore.
How did things turned out like this? Why did things became all fucked up, to the point that I already let go of that thing that I protected for a long time. My reputation, my pride, and my dignity.
I immediately drove to Achilles Bar where I then picked up Xiera back then. This is also where I met Donald, Andrew, and Rave.
The bartender looked at me as if wondering why am I here, but he remained silent. Other people don't notice me because they do their own businesses.
I ordered a tequila. I also sat in a nearby chair. There I drink like there's no tomorrow, when a picture of Dwyne suddenly pictured out of my head.
So, I decided to call Dwyne. The person I really need to be by my side right now is him. I need him.
The moment I press the call button, I suddenly heard a familiar ringtone. This ringtone... I can't be wrong, this is his! It's coming from behind me.
So I looked at it. And I'm right! It's him! Oh thank god he's already here. But what is he doing here by the way, and...with a woman? I immediately averted my eyes. Looks like they're talking about something serious. They might see me.
"Is that her?" the woman asked, I'm sure that question was for Dwyne.
"Yes" Dwyne answered and turned off the call.
"Why didn't you answer it? The call I mean" the woman asked him.
"I'll just explain to her later, I'm sure what she'll say is not that important. She's a disturb." he says. I suddenly felt as if something heavy put in my heart. I started breathing heavily too.
"Don't forget about our deal. Now that she has an issue about that sex video, she will definitely need you. Stay by her side and comfort her as much as you can, she will definitely fall for you more! And once she already fall harder, break up with her. If you do that well, as I told you we'll get back together." the woman said.
Deny what she says Dwyne! Tell me that you love me! That I am the one you love! That what she said is not true!
"Of course! Just for you, Deity. You know how much I love you. I will do everything for you" Dwyne said. I felt like my heart broke into tiny pieces. I know I should be crying right now but why can't I? Why did I suddenly...felt numb.
Why did you do this to me, Dwyne! I thought you love me? I thought it was just me? Is it all just a show? A lie? For the two of you to break me? Why, Dwyne? Why?! How could you do this to me? After I've trusted you. After I've let you in my heart. Just...why?
"All right! Your friends are already here! I'm leaving" she said. I covered my face so that she would not recognize me.
I heard a laughter from not far away. It's definitely Donald, Andrew, and Rave.
I slowly stood up and I just realized that I was on my way to the stage, there was currently a band singing there.
'I felt like I want to sing. Sing all this pain that I'm feeling right now. If I can't cry this all out, maybe I should just sing this all out'
When the band finished singing I approached them. They were even surprised to see me.
I tried to smile. "C-Can I sing for atleast one song?" I asked. I saw them looked shock but they were able to nod.
"My Happy Ending by Avril Lavigne. You take care of it, okay?" I said.
"A-All right" they said in unison.
I took the microphone. "Mic test, mic test" Everyone looked at me, so did Dwyne and his friends.
I tried to smile at them. The people inside began to murmur.
"I know you all think badly of me. Because of the video that went viral. I know some of you think that I'm a slut, a whore, or whatever. But please, let me be just for this one? I'll sing for the last time" I said.
I cleared my throat and signalled the band to start playing.
My Happy Ending
by Avril Lavigne
“Oh, oh, oh, oh so much for my happy ending
Oh, oh, oh, oh so much for my happy ending
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Let’s talk this over
It's not like we're dead
Was it something I did?
Was it something you said?
Don't leave me hanging in a city so dead
Held up so high on such a breakable thread”
I died. Maybe not physically but exactly on this day, Xyna Devon Alegre died. Everyone killed me, but my loved ones were the mastermind. My parents...and Dwyne.
“You were all the things I though I knew
And I thought we could be”
Why did you do this to me, Dwyne? Why did this have to happen to us? Why do I have to found your secret out the time that I badly need you on my side? I thought I already knew you. But you betrayed me, Dwyne. You betrayed me. You turned out to be just like the others, you only meant nothing but to harm me.
---