Chapter 41: Chapter 41

SIMOUNE

While I was trying to struggle, I could feel that my wrist was in a lot of pain. It's almost numbing as I try to struggle

"You're only going to get hurt by what you're doing, Simoune" Trisha said

"I have to do this so that I can also remove your tie" I said

"Just give it a rest, the more you move the more tired you'll be besides the fact that we don't have food and we don't have water yet so it's better if we wait" Trisha said to me

"We can't just sit here and wait!" I said

"It's up to you, as long as I told you, you'll just get tired" Trisha said

I tirelessly tugged at the string tied to my wrist. I just stopped because I could feel my wrist bleeding there is probably nothing I can do but let's someone feel us here in this dark room

I'm already feeling dizzy and sleepy, maybe because of the heat in the room and there's no water yet. When someone suddenly opened the door, I couldn't see who came in, but when he got out, I saw that it was Bruce. I'm so glad you found me Bruce! I know you will find me!

"Simoune!! Don't worry we are here" Bruce said to me while holding me

"You arrived…." I said

I don't know anymore but my vision blurred when Bruce hugged me

———

I woke up and I was in the hospital. I saw Bruce, Lucy, Nanny Lily and Daddy

"Simoune?! Simoune!?” Bruce said while panicking

"She's awake!!!!" Lucy yelled

"Simoune, what happened to you? Tell us a story” Bruce said

I don't know what to say because everything seems to be sinking in on me now. It's like I just now felt all the pain I have in this situation and I don't know but I have so many questions to myself that I still can't ask.

If Vince really loved me? Did he love me even for a moment during our relationship? If he was really happy with me even for a moment? If even one of his laughs when we were together was true, if he was really happy to be with me?!

I want to disappear, I don't understand the weight of my feelings and I can barely speak because I feel like I'm going to explode at any moment. I feel that even if I cry a lot, the pain that Vince did to me will not go away

How can I move on? Even when I went up I remembered him?! at home, even at school!! How can I deal with Daddy now that I know he hates what I did?

I'm ashamed to face it now because I'm so miserable. We even had a staycation in Boracay and we even told him about our dream of getting married there but he was just fooling me. How can he be happy with me while he is still happy with Trisha and then he has a child with Mila?! I can't stop crying because I feel like I'm going to explode if I don't get it out

"Simoune? Are you okay?" Bruce said

I just smiled at him even though I was bending down because I didn't want to look at him

"I know you were hurt by what happened, didn't I tell you that he is not for you but you didn't listen” Bruce said to me

"When we met at the mall we were going to tell you everything" Lucy said

“Everything?” I asked

"Everything we know about Vince" Lucy said

"Simoune, I'm sorry I didn't tell you about Vince right away when I knew he had a family, because my troop called me that there was a cousin in Baguio and they were looking for Vince. I didn't know this was going to happen" Bruce said to me

— FLASH BACK —

“How are you, Buddy?" Tony asked

"I'm fine, how about you? Why are you suddenly calling?” Bruce said

“Hmmmm, I had a question to you” Tony said

"What is that buddy?” Bruce said

"Do you know Vince Ramos? Did you hear that he transferred to your school?" Tony said

"Yes, why?" Bruce said

"My friend is hunting for him, and I told him I know you who attend the same school," stated Tony.

"What's wrong with him?" Bruce asked

"Does he have a girlfriend at your school?" Tony asked

“Indeed, Simoune is also a buddy of mine.” Bruce said

“Vince already has a family, and the man he became pregnant with is a property owner at the university he previously attended.” Tony said

“What? He already has a family?” Bruce yelled because his very shock

"Yeah, buddy, they are hunting for him now that he is not talking with the woman with whom he became pregnant; the woman's father is angry," Tony said.

“Then why was he expelled from school if the girl's father is also willing to defend her daughter?” Bruce said

“Of course, it depends, as Vince was expelled due to the school's prefix.” Tony said

"Buddy, please just keep Simoune away while it's still early because his father is strong man, maybe Simoune will sympathize" Tony said

“After all, Vince is simple to find; all you have to do is report his name.” Bruce said confidently

“Matter of fact, his name is Charles Garcia; browse through his Facebook and Instagram to find images of him with the girl.” Tony said

"Charles Garcia!? He's a fool!!!!” Bruce said

— END OF FLASH BACK —

"I tried to keep Vince away from you, that's why I punched him because I was very angry at what he did, but of course you were angry because you didn't know. Then you're really happy with Vince, so Lucy and I are even more hesitant to say" Bruce said

"You also know this Lucy?" I asked

“Yes, I told Lucy. Sorry Simoune if we didn't tell you right away" Bruce said

"It's okay, I know I wouldn't believe it if you told me right away" I said

"Then, the night before the day you disappeared, I saw Vince and Trisha together at a fancy restaurant that's why I'm inviting you to meet me so that we can all tell you everything but you’ve been kidnapped" Lucy said

"Uncle and Nanny Lily are very worried about you and so are we, so we can't even sleep to find where you are" Lucy said

"It's good and you're safe, Simoune!" Nanny Lily said

I didn't feel like talking to anyone so I lay down on my back, I still can't get over the shame of what I did. I'm glad they found me but how does it feel? I think it would have been better if I hadn't been found and died. Even if I try to be angry with Lucy and Bruce, I can't do it because it's not their fault! I'm just stubborn and I don't know how to listen

I wish that when Bruce punched Vince, I would have listened and understood what he said, I wish it wasn't so painful. I wish if I had found out that he was cheating on me, I would have found a way to cheat on him back but it's too late, I'm here wounded and broken hearted. I don't know who to vent my anger because I'm ashamed of everyone

I'm ashamed to tell a story and say that I'm a fool because I fell in love with Vince, I fell in love with a fool

BRUCE

While we were waiting for Simoune to wake up, uncle arrived

"Uncle, what's the news about Mila?" I asked

"Her father and her will go to jail then Mila and Vince's daughter will go to Vince" Uncle said

"It's good and it will go to jail" I said

"It's good that Vince is okay, It’s clearly that Mila’s father and Mila will go to jail, because Vince was interviewed and he said that Milla's father beat him up" uncle said

"What about Simoune uncle?" I asked

"Mila's father said that he slapped Simoune relentlessly while Trisha was slapped with Mila, that's what Trisha said" uncle said

"Mila's dad didn't feel sorry for Simoune anymore!!" Lucy said

"That's why I was so angry earlier that I couldn't hold back and I punched Mila's father in the nose, at least Simoune can get revenge" uncle said

"That’s nice! But uncle, How’s Vince?" Lucy asked

"He get Hemorrhage, Facial swelling, Flail chest, Dehydration, and his spinal cord is also damaged, he also has many bruises on his thigh" uncle said

"He's so poor" Lucy said

"Yes, poor man, but it's his fault that he got all that" uncle said

"Wait? Trisha doesn't have parents?" uncle asked

"I know uncle, both her parents are in other country" Lucy said

"Is that so? I only saw her friend in her room, I went in there and we talked and she apologized to me" Uncle said

"What did she say uncle?" Lucy asked

——- CONVERSATION STARTED ——-

Simoune's daddy: How are you feeling?

Trisha: I'm fine uncle, how about Simoune?

Simoune's daddy: she hasn't woken up yet, Is this you brother?

Trisha: no uncle, it’s my friend

Trisha's Friend: I'll leave you for now

Trisha's friend came out and the two talked

Simoune's daddy: why don't your parents want to come here?

Trisha just shook her head and didn't say where is her parents she just suddenly started crying

Trisha: you must be angry with me because Vince and I cheated on your daughter, I have already apologized to Simoune but I know that is not enough

Simoune's daddy: that's okay, I know that Simoune also forgave that, because you didn't like what happened

Trisha: I became a fuck buddy with Vince while they’re in a relationship, you should be mad at me

Simoune's daddy: it happened, it's over so let it go. okay? Simoune will forgive you and I hope what happened will be a lesson for you

Simoune's father hugged Trisha while she cried and then Simoune's father said goodbye that he was leaving and going to Simoune's room

——- END OF CONVERSATION ——-

"She's Vince's fuck buddy?! Yuck!!!” Lucy said

"You should have slapped that uncle too!!" Lucy added

"Her face is already swollen, I'm not going to slap her, let it be that we have to forgive because no one likes what happened, it's just a coincidence that we didn't know it would lead to this" uncle said

"By the way, poor her too" Lucy said

We noticed that Simoune was glaring so I immediately approached her

"Simoune?! Simoune!?” I said while panicking

"She's awake!!!!" Lucy yelled

"Simoune, what happened to you? Tell us a story” I said

Simoune didn't seem to have any thoughts of telling us because she just frowned and suddenly bowed, It's like she's thinking a lot because it's obvious from her face

"Simoune? Are you okay?" I asked

She just smiled at me as she bowed

"I know you were hurt by what happened, didn't I tell you that he is not for you but you didn't listen” I said

"When we met at the mall we were going to tell you everything" Lucy said

“Everything?” Simoune asked

"Everything we know about Vince" Lucy said

Simoune looks like she's listening to what I'm saying, but her face shows disappointed at what happened

"You also know this Lucy?" Simoune asked while looking at Lucy

“Yes, I told Lucy. Sorry Simoune if we didn't tell you right away" I said

"It's okay, I know I wouldn't believe it if you told me right away" Simoune said

"Uncle and Nanny Lily are very worried about you and so are we, so we can't even sleep to find where you are" Lucy said

"It's good and you're safe, Simoune!" Nanny Lily said

Simoune ignored us and lay down then turned her back to us. Lucy and I didn't even bother because I know how much pain she is going through right now

"Let her rest first" uncle whispered to us

"Yes uncle" I said

"First, buy something for us to eat outside" uncle said

"Alright, Uncle Lucy and I will buy it" I said

Lucy and I went out and got into uncle's car

"I feel sorry for Simoune now, she must be in a lot of pain right now" Lucy said while looking at me and I know Lucy sad too for what happened

"She didn't even pay attention to us, she probably felt bad even though she said she didn't cry, but it's obvious" I said

"That's why, hey bruce, I'm going home tonight, maybe daddy and mommy will scold me" Lucy said

"I will also go home because my body is very tired, let's visit her tomorrow at her house when she is discharged" I said

"Alright, I'll bring some fruits" Lucy said

"Even though I know Simoune won't pay attention to us tomorrow, it's still better for her to see us there for her" I said

“Right! Because eventually that will also tell us the problem" Lucy said

When we got to the restaurant, I ordered our food we just waited for a while and left when our food arrived

"I'll be home soon" I said

"Me too, are we going to get a grab later? HAHAHA" Lucy asked

"Maybe uncle will drop us off, he'll drop us off for a while" I said

"I hope so, It’s stressed to get a grab" Lucy said

We went straight to the hospital again and give the food we also ate because we’re hungry and what time is it 2 pm in the afternoon but we haven't eaten yet that’s why we’re hungry

I hope Simoune gets well soon, Uncle gave Simoune food but she ignored it

"I just want to rest first" Simoune said

So we kept quiet first so as not to disturb Simoune's sleep. I hope you forget all the pain you are feeling now Simoune, I hope we can help you move on. I hope you get well soon!!

NARRATOR

Simoune and Bruce did meet in the abandoned house and Mila and Mila's father were imprisoned, Simoune gained a lot of pain from what Mila's father did same in Trisha who is now accompanied by her friend

Vince, on the other hand, is also in the hospital and is also in critical condition due to the bruises and broken bones he sustained. Simoune has not fully accepted what is happening so she does not talk to anyone. She wants to be alone, she wants to get away from what is happening now.

How long will Simoune have to suffer because of Vince? Until she has to be imprisoned in the past? When will she let go and forget all the pain she is experiencing?

Can Simoune still find the right person for her?

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