Three

Chapter 3 — Long time no see?

"Ok, since the person we're waiting for is obviously not coming back, I'm going to take my leave. Have fun finishing your documents" Allerick said before standing up, slightly straightening his creased suit

"Welp, can't say anything about that. Goodbye sir!" Cole said, rather upbeat than usual

Weird. Allerick thought.

Just when he was about to take his leave, for real, a person wearing a light blue cardigan popped out in his peripheral vision.

"Oh, sir, that's him" Cole said, pointing at the person who looks like he had a shit ton problem in hand with his hair fixed messily-perfect on his head and a little frown on his face

Allerick felt like his world had stopped at the sight of the person. His eyes wandered to the man's body, examining every single crook and hooks he could find.

His body was a little plumper than the last time he saw him face to face, his face looks more mature unlike the baby face he got used to. His lips… Damn, his lips.

Still looks delectable.

Allerick shook his head in disapproval. He shouldn't find him attractive in any way.

Lyle's face looked up and the shine in his eyes was brighter than before. He looks happy, perhaps happy to see me? No. That can't be.

"Rea!!"

Just the sound of his voice made his heart swell, he knew he missed it when Lyle called him by that.

Lyle came rushing forward to Allerick with his arms wide open as if he's trying to hug the man, and he did. He hugged him so tight like it's almost the end of the world, with Allerick it is. Just a few more seconds and he'll literally cry. He can already feel the heating in the corner of his eyes.

"Let go." Allerick said icily, making Lyle pull back and smile nervously.

"Ah.. Sorry about that. I just got a little excited"

"Lyle Beckett." the CEO grimaced

"Walter"

"What?"

"It's Walter. Lyle Walter'' Lyle grinned and offered his hand hoping for a handshake from the CEO

A tug of pain made its way to Allerick's heart. He's married?

Allerick let out a menacing glare that could probably put an end to your life if looks could kill. He didn't say anything else to any of them and just left without a word while the two— Cole and Lyle, were left confused.

"Woah" Cole said before glancing at Lyle. With Cole's great observation he saw the glint of pain and guilt in Lyle's eyes which made him more confused. Now he was wondering who the person is to his employer "How do you know my boss?" Cole couldn't help but ask

Lyle looked at him and gave him a soft smile "We were something then.. Not" he briefly said making the assistant more confounded "I should go, he probably doesn't even want to see me in this lifetime"

"Uhhh.. Sure, I guess. Stay safe… sir?"

Lyle couldn't understand why he still felt the pain after years of not seeing or hearing from him. But then again, he still harbours those feelings he used to feel before. Maybe, just maybe, he missed the memories and how Allerick made him feel. To Lyle, Allerick was a safe place, warm weather, a comfortable abode.. A HOME. Now that he lost him, he feels empty, something was missing in his life. It's like a hole was drilled into his heart and he can't ever block it with anything.

He knew he was the one in the wrong. He was the one who left, he is the one who caused him pain, he's the one who made him feel shitty. He can't blame Allerick for hating him. It was all his fault after all.

In their relationship, Allerick was always the one who cared for him. He only showed all the good things that's why he feels guilty for leaving. It still haunted him.

You can't really say Lyle had an easy life after leaving him. He also suffered, probably more than Allerick.

Lyle was zoned out as he walked out the company that he didn't see the person walking towards him. Yep, you guessed it right, he bumped into a person making them fall straight to the floor.

Lyle immediately sat up and clasped his head, feeling the pressure of hitting the floor but he endured it. "I'm so sorry!"

"Uhh it's alrig— Lyle?"

When Lyle looked at the person he recognized him immediately. It was Khaelles, Allerick's best friend.

"Oohhh, I see you came back. I was wondering where you went after, how many years has it been?"

3 years.. Lyle didn't answer him that though, instead, he gave a smile before standing up and offering his hand to help him which he accepted.

"I've heard a lot about you from Al, all good things no worries.. Uh well, except the reason why you left..? I don't think that's a good thing"

Ahh, everyone heard about it. Lyle thought

"So that's why I couldn't find Al at all. He was ignoring you" he said

Lyle sighed.

If this is the consequence of breaking my promise then I'll gladly take it. He thought.

To be continued...

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