Chapter 1 First Tears

Zein's POV

I'm currently at the cafe, it's my part-time job. I stopped studying because of financial reasons, you know, I have an older brother who's also studying and our parents can't afford to support both of us. By the way, I'm Zein Rio Vasque, 20 years old. I guess you could say I have a feminine look, I have fair skin and a slim body. I don't know why I have this kind of physique.

Lin: You seem so happy today!

"It's obvious, haha. It's our 2-year anniversary with Kairos today." I smiled, blushing a little.

Lin: Really? That's a long time, huh? So, what are you planning to do?

"I planned a surprise date and gift that he'll never see coming." I smirked at her, of course, I'm going to surprise my love.

Lin: You know, Kairos is so lucky to have you. You're always there for him, and you always surprise him on special occasions. He never does that for you.

Come on, I know he's super busy with his studies, he's about to graduate from college, right? And I'm the lucky one because I have a boyfriend who's handsome, tall, and most importantly, rich.

Lin: He's rich, but he's never introduced you to his parents or even his friends. I'm the only one who knows about your relationship.

Well, I don't blame him for not wanting to make our relationship public. I respect that. It can protect his image, and I'm not ready to meet his parents yet, especially his dad. I don't want to disappear from this world, you know? It's not like I can handle being crushed.

Lin: You're so talkative, but you're so weird! I don't understand why you put up with him. I mean, yes, he's the son of a mafia boss, but look at you, you're even prettier than me.

I chuckled. "Well, I can't help it. I fell in love with him when he saved me from those drunk guys."

Lin: Just because he saved you, you fell in love?

HAHAH You don't understand because you've never been in love. Try it sometime.

Lin: Oh, don't drag me into your mushy stuff. I'm going to attend to the customers now.

I shook my head and watched her go to the customers. By the way, she's Lin Kyuko, my best friend.

I grabbed my phone. Why hasn't he updated me yet? He hasn't even wished me a happy anniversary. Hmm, maybe he's just busy at school. Don't worry, Kairos, I understand. I smiled while looking at his picture on my phone.

Time Skip

It's already 8 pm. I left the cafe early to surprise him. He's probably at his apartment.

I went to his apartment, carrying his gift.

A few minutes later, I was outside his apartment. I took a deep breath and knocked on his door, but no one answered. Maybe he's not here yet? I couldn't reach him earlier. I tried to open the door and was surprised to find it unlocked. Why is it open? Is he inside? Maybe he just forgot to lock it. I entered, but was shocked to see a woman's sandals on the floor. I froze, not knowing what to do or think. Maybe it was his classmate or something. He wouldn't cheat on me, I know that. What are you thinking, Zein? Don't think like that. Kairos wouldn't do that to you. He loves you. Don't be paranoid.

I took a deep breath and went to the living room, but he wasn't there. So, I went straight to his bedroom door. I took a deep breath and slowly opened his door.

I was shocked to see him shirtless on top of a girl. I dropped the gift I was carrying and covered my mouth.

On the bed was a woman wearing only her bra and skirt, her arms around Kairos's neck, while his hands were on her waist.

Kairos suddenly looked in my direction and sat up.

I felt hurt etched across my heart. I couldn't believe what I was seeing.

Kairos spoke calmly.

Kairos: "Zein, what are you doing here?" he asked.

My world felt like it was shattering around me, tears started to well up in my eyes. I tried to speak, but my words seemed to stick in my throat. After a few minutes, I finally managed to find my voice.

"I-I came to surprise you for our 2-year anniversary, but I guess I'm the one who got surprised."

Kairos: "Well, I suppose I should thank you." He sneered, his tone cold and cruel.

"Why? Why did you do this to me? Was it just a game to you? Did our relationship mean anything to you at all?" I choked out. I managed to get the words out through my tears.

Kairos: "Our relationship? Come on, don't be so naive. Do you really think I'm interested in you?" He laughed cruelly.

I felt like he'd just slapped me across my face. His words stung like a knife, twisting in my chest.

Kairos: "You're even more pathetic than I thought. This whole time, I was just using you, and I would never be in love with a gay like you." He said cruelly, a smirk on his lips.

I felt like my heart was being crushed into a thousand tiny pieces by his words. The tears came even harder now. Each word from Kairos was a dagger into my heart.

"G-you used me?" I stammered. My voice broke on the last word, tears streaming down my face. I was shaking, the pain and betrayal too much to handle.

Kairos chuckled and approached me with a smirk on his face.

Kairos: "You really thought I would genuinely love you? You're just a toy to me. A distraction for when I'm bored. And you're so boring. You never let me touch you, even kiss you." His voice was laced with disdain.

"I... I trusted you... I love you more than anything..." I sobbed.

Kairos: "Trust? Love? Spare me the melodrama. You were just a game I played to pass the time. You should be shattered that I wasted my time on you at all." He mocked.

I slapped him.

"I... I can't believe I was just so stupid. I really thought you loved me. I can't believe I wasted so much of my life on you, for you, it was all just a game." I choked out, tears streaming down my face. I couldn't control myself and ran out, even though I was weak from the pain in my heart.

I ran out of his apartment. Tears streaming down my face, I couldn't believe I was so stupid and blind about the truth. I sprinted down the street, not caring where I was going. I just needed to escape the pain and betrayal. I felt like my world had shattered into a million pieces, and I didn't know how to pick them back up again. I collapsed on the street, the pain was unbearable. I buried my face in my hands and let my tears flow uncontrollably.

I felt my world was falling apart. How was it possible that the person I had given my heart to, the person I had loved with every fiber of my being, saw me as nothing more than a game? The pain was crushing me...

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