Chapter 21: Chapter 21
BRUCE
I may have had too much wine last night because I woke up with a headache. When I turned to look at my phone, it was off. My phone is low because I neglected to charge it last night.
I was astonished to see that it was noon when I glanced at my wristwatch. It was almost time to go home, so I couldn't go to school. I'm worried because I haven't yet told my mother where I'm going. It's true what the bartender said, and drinking won't solve my situation, and now that I'm feeling queasy from drinking last night, I made the choice to leave the peak I visited.
It's good that I'm the only person here since I might have crashed if there were others. I felt famished when I got into my car, So, I then ate and breathed in the fresh air. Due to my drunkenness last night, I was unable to consume much food.
“Have a good day, sir, and here is your order!" Waiter said
Except for being worried about mom. I haven't yet attended school, So I still haven't picked up Lucy. Driving still gives me anxiety; maybe that is just the way it is. Because of the intense wind here and the calming atmosphere, I lingered at the restaurant for a short while before leaving.
After paying for my meal, I hurried to the parking lot to get in my car. Unfortunately, I can see that I'm going to run out of gas. I immediately proceeded to a petrol station and filled up my tank. I kept worrying about what my mother was thinking while I was on the trip. That truly does worry me, I guess.
I spotted Lucy's car when I got home. Is she truly in our house? Lucy and Mommy glanced at me anxiously when I walked in.
“Bruce!!!!! What have you been doing?” They both yelled.
“Oh!!! I attend the birthday celebration, fall asleep thereafter because I was unable to update, and then doze off “ I said
“I hope you at least return home first so I know and your dad and I won't be concerned, if that's the case.” Mommy said
“We were just excited, so that's why I didn't come home. Sorry, mum, it won't happen again.” I said
“Okay, I'll leave you and Lucy here in the living room, I'll prepare you a snack in the kitchen, and I'll text your daddy right now so he doesn't have to worry longer.” Mommy said
Mommy left and went to the kitchen for sure she was going to prepare cookies. Lucy quickly spoke
"I know you didn't go to a birthday party Bruce” Lucy said while looking at me seriously
“Do you not know all of my friends, how could you say that?” I said
"You are so artistic, of course, you take a shower before leaving. I know it's impossible for you not to go home before coming to the birthday celebration." Lucy said
It's difficult to lie here because Lucy knows me so well.
"And why are you in uniform and then going to the birthday party?!" Lucy said
"You are the correct one, you know me well," I said to Lucy
"So, where did you go last night?” Lucy asked
"I left the bar last night and passed out on the mountain after becoming really drunk." I whispered so mommy can’t hear
"Did you become drunk because of Vince's secret?” Lucy said
“Don't ask about it, I told you.” I said to her
"As your friend, I will also be affected by what happens, I must be aware of your issue," Lucy said.
"Oh okay, I'll tell it but keep quiet, okay?" I said
"Speak it now," Lucy commanded.
"Vince is not Vince, Vince is not his name. and he has a family in Baguio." I said
Lucy was so shocked that she even rose up while trying to contain her scream lest my mother and I hear her.
"He's been fooling Simoune the entire time? He's so stupid, WTF!?" Lucy said
"Far too much, and now the father of the girl is seeking for him after he was expelled from school, and the girl’s father was the owner of the institution where he was enrolled.” I said
"Who told you that?" all of your information? ” Lucy said
"I have a buddy who has a cousin in Baguio, therefore he called me since his friend also indicated that he was seeking for Vince." I said
"WTF! I felt bad for Simoune and what Simoune would feel." Lucy said
"That's why I lost control of my fury and attacked Vince when we got to school." I said
"Now that I know why he deserves to be attacked, but how did you say his name isn't Vince?" Lucy said
I quickly borrowed Lucy's phone and looked up Vince on Facebook, where images of him and his girlfriend in Baguio appeared.
"Charles Garcia, oh my! Who is he? I'm not sure how I'll feel right now, Bruce, but I feel bad for Simoune since I can't imagine how she'll react." Lucy said
"Whatever happens, Simoune will be aware of the facts," I said
Lucy and I instantly kept quiet and ate the snacks that Mommy had prepared when Mommy arrived with the cookies and juice.
"Both of you are grown up very well," Mommy said
"It's like when you were in high school and now you're in your third year of college, and then after a few days off you're in your fourth year," Mommy added
"It's why time moves so quickly," Lucy said
"Where is Simoune, I ask. Not with you as well, is it? " Mommy asked
"Mommy, she's busy with her lover." I said
“Bruce even cried because he has a thing for Simoune before, and I recall wondering, "Does she have a boyfriend?" Mommy said
"Momm————" I yelled at mom
"I am aware of that aunty; he also told me," Lucy said while laughing
"Bruce, it's a shame you didn't approach because you did maybe she's your girlfri——-" Mommy said
"Mommy, please let this end," I said.
Mother and Lucy are laughing around. It irritates me that they are so thrilled that I am their subject. I used to cry to mommy because of Simoune when I was a senior in high school since I was still really open with her HAHAHAHA
"Okay, I'll leave you two for the moment so that I can fix something in the kitchen." Mommy said
When Lucy and I were still munching cookies and drinking juice, Mommy went to the kitchen.
"Bruce, I don't want to hurt Simoune, but I want to be mad at what Vince did since it put Simoune in danger," Lucy said
"She'll hurt and hurt, Lucy," I said
"Will Vince and the woman with whom he became pregnant remain in contact?" Lucy asked
"What I don't know is whether she isn't seeking someone right now," I said
"Maybe Vince didn't call or respond, and the woman became skeptical as an outcome?" Lucy wondered.
"Maybe so; in that case, how can we tell Simoune?" I said
"I don't know, Bruce. I can't hurt Simoune, so we'll keep our info to ourselves as long as we can—it'll be better than hurting her." Lucy said
"Should we keep it from Simoune? Won't he be even angrier if she learns that we were aware but did nothing?" I said
"Please, Bruce, let's not inform Simoune, especially since she is still extremely happy with the relationship she has, because you know Simoune is stubborn," Lucy said
"Okay, I won't tell her, but once Simoune gets hurt, I will never forgive Vince." I said
It's helpful that you can now understand me because it's difficult for me to conceal what I know. I can tell and sense that Lucy is angry, but she is unable to react.
Simoune is stubborn, and even if you tell her to listen, she won't, therefore Lucy was correct to say so. After that, Lucy explained that she was heading home.
"Do you want me to take you to your house?" I asked
"I have my car with me, so you don't have to worry, just rest to get rid of the pain and dizziness that drinking has caused." Lucy said
"Well, be careful," I said while smiling at her
In the kitchen, she bid my mother farewell before leaving the house. I waited for her to leave before going inside. After cleaning up our meal, I lay down on the bed. Simoune, how can we inform you? If you genuinely love Vince, This issue will not leave my mind.
LUCY
I heard Bruce's car as I was soothing my aunt, which allowed my aunt and I to relax. It's a good thing he went home since I'm at a loss for how to get my aunt to stop being worried. As Bruce came in, my aunt and I yelled at him right away.
“Bruce!!!!! What have you been doing?” Auntie and I yelled at Bruce
“Oh!!! I attend the birthday celebration, fall asleep thereafter because I was unable to update, and then doze off “ Bruce said
“I hope you at least return home first so I know and your dad and I won't be concerned, if that's the case.” Auntie said
“We were just excited, so that's why I didn't come home. Sorry, mum, it won't happen again.” Bruce said
“Okay, I'll leave you and Lucy here in the living room, I'll prepare you a snack in the kitchen, and I'll text your daddy right now so he doesn't have to worry longer.” Auntie said
It was impossible for Bruce to forget to return home and say farewell to his mother, so I knew he was lying. Bruce headed home to take a shower and fetch some more clothing because he is so artistic and always wants to be presentable, of course, since Bruce is a mummy's boy, it is also obvious that he can't forget to go home first
"I know you didn't go to a birthday party Bruce” I seriously
“Do you not know all of my friends, how could you say that?” Bruce said
"You are so artistic, of course, you take a shower before leaving. I know it's impossible for you not to go home before coming to the birthday celebration." I said
Tell a lie, Bruce, so you'll believe me HAHAHAH.
"And why are you in uniform and then going to the birthday party?!" I added
"You are the correct one, you know me well," Bruce said
"So, where did you go last night?” I asked
"I left the bar last night and passed out on the mountain after becoming really drunk." Bruce said
"Did you become drunk because of Vince's secret?” I said
“Don't ask about it, I told you.” Bruce said
"As your friend, I will also be affected by what happens, I must be aware of your issue," I said.
"Oh okay, I'll tell it but keep quiet, okay?" Bruce said
"Speak it now," I commanded.
"Vince is not Vince, Vince is not his name. and he has a family in Baguio." Bruce said
WTFFFFF?! Vince is lying to Simoune, what? WHY!???? I got up since I wasn't sure how I would respond. holding back and yelling so that aunt won't hear
"He's been fooling Simoune the entire time? He's so stupid, WTF!?" I said
"Far too much, and now the father of the girl is seeking for him after he was expelled from school, and the girl’s father was the owner of the institution where he was enrolled.” Bruce said
"Who told you that?" all of your information? ” I said
"I have a buddy who has a cousin in Baguio, therefore he called me since his friend also indicated that he was seeking for Vince." Bruce said
"WTF! I felt bad for Simoune and what Simoune would feel." I said
"That's why I lost control of my fury and attacked Vince when we got to school." Bruce said
"Now that I know why he deserves to be attacked, but how did you say his name isn't Vince?" I said
Bruce will punch him because he is foolish, and he deserves it!! Because Vince is a cheater, he is unsuitable for her. Bruce grabbed my phone and looked up his name. I notice Vince with a woman who is still carrying a baby.
"Charles Garcia, oh my! Who is he? I'm not sure how I'll feel right now, Bruce, but I feel bad for Simoune since I can't imagine how she'll react." I said
"Whatever happens, Simoune will be aware of the facts," Bruce said
Aunt bought cookies and juice, so we both exchanged silent glances, to please our aunt, we ate right immediately.
"Both of you are grown up very well," Auntie said
"It's like when you were in high school and now you're in your third year of college, and then after a few days off you're in your fourth year," Auntie added
"It's why time moves so quickly," I said
"Where is Simoune, I ask. Not with you as well, is it? " Auntie asked
"Mommy, she's busy with her lover." Bruce said
“Bruce even cried because he has a thing for Simoune before, and I recall wondering, "Does she have a boyfriend?" Auntie said
"Momm————" bruce yelled at Auntie
"I am aware of that aunty; he also told me," I said while laughing
"Bruce, it's a shame you didn't approach because you did maybe she's your girlfri——-" Auntie said
"Mommy, please let this end," Bruce said.
Bruce made my aunt and I both chuckle. He is helpless, how sad is that! Bruce and I were left behind when Aunt suddenly said farewell and indicated that she had to do something in the kitchen.
"Okay, I'll leave you two for the moment so that I can fix something in the kitchen." Auntie said
When aunt left, we went back to talking about Vince.
"Bruce, I don't want to hurt Simoune, but I want to be mad at what Vince did since it put Simoune in danger," I said
"She'll hurt and hurt, Lucy," Bruce said
"Will Vince and the woman with whom he became pregnant remain in contact?" I asked
"What I don't know is whether she isn't seeking someone right now," Bruce said
"Maybe Vince didn't call or respond, and the woman became skeptical as an outcome?" I wondered.
"Maybe so; in that case, how can we tell Simoune?" Bruce said
"I don't know, Bruce. I can't hurt Simoune, so we'll keep our info to ourselves as long as we can—it'll be better than hurting her." I said
"Should we keep it from Simoune? Won't he be even angrier if she learns that we were aware but did nothing?" Bruce said
"Please, Bruce, let's not inform Simoune, especially since she is still extremely happy with the relationship she has, because you know Simoune is stubborn," I said
"Okay, I won't tell her, but once Simoune gets hurt, I will never forgive Vince." Bruce said
I'm angry about what's happening, but I have no power to change it since we've already reached this point. I've already informed Bruce that I'm leaving because I want to sleep sullenly at home.
"Do you want me to take you to your house?" Bruce asked
"I have my car with me, so you don't have to worry, just rest to get rid of the pain and dizziness that drinking has caused." I said
"Well, be careful," Bruce said while smiling at me
I quickly left Bruce's house and went to the kitchen to bid my aunt farewell. I waved as I got inside and got behind the car. I'm unsure of how I'll feel, or whether I'll feel pity or anger first.
How can we inform Simoune? HOW?!