Runaway Groom (Groom Series Book 1) (English Translation)

Chapter 10

Dedicated to sulz_aroha

Chapter 10: Bouquet

Before entering our unit, I paused for a moment and allowed myself to calm down.

I don't want Hughie to know that I met Mew. I have no plans in meeting him again so it's best to keep it from Hughie.

I am a liar if I deny that I am still affected by Mew. Truth is, I am still very much affected. All the pain have resurfaced. But above all, I feel like I missed him. There is a part of me that wants to go back to the elevator and talk to him.

What the hell, Gulf? You miss him?

With my three years of staying here in Spain, I thought that I have moved on. I thought that I am not affected anymore. But I was wrong.

I just stood outside the door for like ten minutes trying to let my stupid racing heart calm down. I entered when I felt okay.

"Why are you sweating?" Hughie's question startled me. I did not know that I was sweating. This is your fault, Mew!

Hughie was in the living room watching La Casa de Papel.

"What? Uhm, it's just h-hot outside." I pretended to fan myself using my hands.

Shit. I can't believe I stuttered. He directed his focus back on the TV screen.

"What will you cook?" His attention did not leave the screen.

"Your favorite adobo. But would you like something in particular?" I walked past him and went to the kitchen to start preparing.

"Adobo is fine!" he shouted from the living room.

I convinced myself to forget about my interaction with Mew. I noticed how he somehow gained height. And his face also matured. It was also noticeable how his body built became bigger. In short, he became more attractive.

Your stupid, Gulf. What are you thinking?

I shook my head to erase my thoughts. You have moved on Gulf, okay?

But I failed again. Mew just keeps running inside my head. His sad and longing eyes. He only said three words but the desperation was very much evident.

But no, Mew. I'm done with you. We're done. We have nothing to talk about. Whatever it is that you want to say, I don't care.

Everything that happened during our honeymoon resurfaced inside my head.

I laughed at myself. I was so stupid back then. And so pitiful. I let him flirt with others? And I just accepted him with arms wide open? Never again!

Because of my frustration, I pretended that Mew was the meat I was slicing.

"I stayed away from you just so I can have a peaceful life. Now you'll appear out of nowhere and mess with my life?" I told the meat. Poor meat.

"Who are you talking to?" I almost jumped when Hughie spoke all of a sudden. I did not notice that he was now in front of me.

"W-what? No one." I smiled at him.

"Hmm. Okay." He shrugged his shoulders.

He then proceeded to my back and wrapped his arms around my waist.

"I love you," he whispered to my ear. He kissed my cheek and placed his chin on my shoulders afterwards.

I wasn't able to answer him immediately. Before, I would not have a hard time answering him back with an 'I love you'. But now, it was as if the words do not want to come out of my mouth because of what just happened tonight.