Taylor - Part 1

Taylor was still lying on her bed which hasn’t been cleaned up with tangled blanket thrown off the side. Today was the second day after her break up with Samuel. She’s no longer his girlfriend. For two days after the break up, she locked herself in her room. Skipped classes, didn’t go to college, ignored her mom’s invitation to dinner; she even silenced her phone and ignored texts from her friends who intended to cheer her up.

For these two days, Taylor stayed in her room thinking about her three-years-relationship with Samuel. She thought about the main reason for ditching Samuel. She thought about the opinion of others who said that ditching Samuel was the best decision.

Well, Samuel's strengths were just his cool appearance. Indeed he was also loyal. But to be honest, his selfish, jealous, and temperamental nature was more dominant. And worse ... he was possessive!

Everything must be approved by Samuel. Wherever Taylor went, Samuel must know. Whenever Taylor met a new friend, Samuel had to know, especially if it's a guy! Whatever Taylor wanted to buy, she had to ask for Samuel’s approval. Otherwise, every violation will be followed by threat of 'break up', something which comes out easily from Samuel's mouth. Not to mention his explosive emotions every time Taylor disappointed him.

All this while, Taylor had always assumed that it was because of Samuel's love. But somehow, those closest to her have always had different opinions.

Her mom believes that Samuel was childish and immature. He wasn’t afraid of losing Taylor. He just wanted to show that he was more powerful than Taylor.

Her childhood best friend, Olga, thought differently. "Who does he think he is??! Your boss?! Your employer?! Your dad?!" Olga asked furiously. Her mouth wouldn’t stop spouting hateful comments whenever Taylor complained how bossy Samuel was.

Comments from Sienna and Jessie, her two other best friends, were not much different either. Ouch, Taylor can feel her heart twitched with sadness whenever she thought about others’ opinion about Samuel.

It never crossed Taylor's mind that she would lose Samuel one day; that she must go through days without Samuel; that she must feel this painful feeling because of Samuel. But her heart didn’t feel any better when she saw the joyful expressions of those who really wanted the break up. Still, she was the one who bore the sadness. Not her mom, not Olga, not her friends! There’s no longer anyone who’d drive her and pick her up whenever she goes somewhere. No one who would accompany her whenever she feels lonely.

Taylor wanted to call Samuel, to cancel her decision to end their relationship. Or just send a text to express the regret that has been increasingly piercing heart. Isn't that what she always does when the Samuel breaks their relationship?! But no! “I must be strong. Moreover, this time I was the one who asked to break up!” Taylor thought.

Taylor's hand grabbed her phone and rose from her sleeping position. For a moment, Taylor hesitated "Should I? Should I call or text first? Since the break up two days ago, Samuel hasn’t contacted him, not even once. Doesn't he miss me?!” Taylor thought as she twirled the phone in her hand. "Argh! Whatever! Just one call or a text doesn’t mean you want to get back with him. I just want to know how he was doing." Taylor said again.

She dialed Samuel's number and hear the dial tone. One second ... two seconds ... three seconds ... three missed calls ... Samuel didn’t answer the call. Taylor threw her body onto the bed. Again, tears welled up in her eyes. Samuel certainly didn’t want to know her anymore. Samuel must have been very hurt.

When Taylor was busy guessing what her ex was thinking, her phone beeped once and broke wild imagination. She got a text. Samuel's name showed in the inbox, it made Taylor sit up straight in bed. Taylor scanned the contents of Samuel's message.

“What’s up, Taylor? Sorry, I didn't hear your call. I was playing games with the guys in Ethan’s place.” 

Taylor was stunned. The tears now flowed even more, soaking her cheeks and shirt. Samuel didn't even grieve at all. For two days, she locked herself in a room crying over their three years together which ended in vain. But what did Samuel do?! Play games at his friend's! "What did he thought about the past three years??? What did he take me for! Lucky prize? Hobby to spend his spare time?" Taylor exclaimed.

Never before had she felt as meaningless as she felt now. Although she was still crying, she suddenly no longer felt sad. The pain in her heart hadn't stopped, but anger now filled her brain, heart and mind. There was nothing more she wanted at the moment but to meet Samuel and beat him to a pulp. Lifetime disability would have been even better.

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