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Chapter 11
Sam~
I went back to Brian's apartment, hoping to explain everything to him.
I found him sitting in the dark in the piano room. I switched on the light and walked slowly to him. Even though he knew it was I, he pretended that there was no one.
"Brian, I'm sorry. But…"
"But what? You don't have to explain. I'm no one to you."
"You're the whole of my life. You know that," I pleaded.
"Tell that to Justin."
"Listen to me. There is nothing between me and Justin."
"Those words of his and the kiss are enough to prove that there is something between you."
"I admit that he likes me. But what can I do? I can't stop anyone from loving me."
"Excuses." After saying this, he went away and out of the apartment.
He didn't even believe me. What could I do?
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Brian~
Nick was right; anger and haste hinder good counsel.
I did not deny that I was a bit harsh. I knew those words of mine brought
a big impact to Sam. After cooling down for some days, I thought that I was
childish to go away instead of hearing her out.
Now, I was ready to say sorry. On my way back home,
I past a bookstore and decided to go in and buy newspaper. Accidentally,
I spotted a magazine. The theme was, "A kiss that brought them together.
A play becomes a reality. Sam and Justin…"
I was furious. I bought the magazine and made my way
to meet Sam. I demand an explanation. This time, I kept myself cool.
Sam~
Justin asked me out, saying that he had something to tell me. I felt that
I needed to make things clear. I wanted to tell him that I loved Brian.
We met at the park. On the same bench, we sat.
"Justin, I know you like me. But I must tell you that the one I love is Brian."
"But he isn't good enough for you."
"He's good to me. The power of true love to a person is undeniable."
"You've not even given me a chance."
"I'm sorry. I don't want to waste your time."
"You have broken my heart," he said as he placed my head close to his chest.
"Listen to the sound of my broken heart. You hear that? It's broken."
This didn't even move me an inch. Instead it reminded me of Brian's saying,
"If you like someone, put their names in a circle, not a heart, because hearts
can be broken but circle go on forever."
Brian~
I had totally given up the thought of apologizing to
Sam when I saw her once again in the arms of Justin. She lied to me. She
said she did not like Justin. But now, she was leaning onto him.
I walked up to them.
"How could you do this to me?"
Sam~
Brian's words startled me. I pushed Justin away.
"No, Brian. It's not what you see and think,"
"Not what I think? Look," he said and threw a magazine down to me. I read
it and looked questioningly at Justin.
"It's my work. I told the reporters all these," Justin admitted.
"Justin, please stop talking," I begged.
"No. I'm going to tell him that how much you suffer for him. You know, Brian,
Sam does this and do that for you. Every time before she do anything, she
will make sure that the thing she does will not hurt you. She tried to keep
her distance with you in the public because she knew you are afraid of being
called a gay."
"Stop that, Justin."
"Sam, you told him everything. You prefer to tell him than telling me. Maybe
I am unimportant to you." Brian finished his words and walked away. I went
after him.
"Stop following me!" he shouted.
"Let me say something."
"Say something? What do you have to say? You are such a disappointment."
He took out some papers from his pocket,
"This is the song that I wrote last night. I intended to present it to you
and say sorry. But now, I think it's unnecessary anymore." He then began
to tear the papers.
"No, please," I begged but he didn't stop.
"See, I…" he paused, " I don't love you anymore." This words were enough
to shut me up. I felt the sting in my heart. He said he did not love me anymore.
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