2.5. 5th April (Second day - but it gets worse…)
The silence grew very intense. The co-worker next to me glanced at the figure standing behind the counter, and back at me.
I sigh, and walk to the tills.
“Uhm. Hello, Andrew.” I awkwardly look away from the albino that stands infront of me.
“H-hey.” He spoke. I tell him to meet me outside so we can talk, since thats clearly why hes here.
What I didnt realise is 2 people followed us along.
We were quietly stood outside at the back of the work place. We had our peace here, no one can interrupt us.
It was awkward already. So, I started the conversation, as usual.
“What is it that you want?” It was blunt, i know, but considering the things he did to me it was kinda reasonable.
“I… how do i say this… I miss you, Victor…” Andrew sighed, and looked away.
I can feel guilt rising, but not only guilt, anger too.
“Do you not realise how badly I had felt after you randomly broke up with me? I felt worthless! Now you’re… you’re… you’re just telling me you like me again? Are you… insane??” I yelled, I needed this moment. Andrew flinched at the sudden agitation from me, and stepped back.
he whispered ‘i’m sorry…’ many times until i cooled myself down.
“Andrew. you hurt me. real bad… you never spoke to me, never responded to my texts asking what happened, you cut me off. you havent even explained why! you never did.” i felt the frustration rise again, until he started speaking.
“because i was too overwhelmed with our relationship, victor! i wasnt ready! but i am now…!” he raised his soft voice, i must admit it was scary but not as scary as the first time he has raised his voice at me in the past.
i stand there, in shock of the words that processed through my brain. he has some audacity, huh.
“so now is the right time to tell me you weren’t ready? a whole entire year later? wow. thanks andrew.” i look away before speaking up again, “i dont wanna talk with you anymore. just leave me alone…”
“p-please victor! we can be together again…! dont leave me please!” andrew crept to me and grabbed my hand, i shook him off and as he attempted again, a yell could be heard.
“Leave him alone!”
I look to my left, and saw Edgar. He looked angry, no not even angry, he looked furious.
“First of all, you enter my restaurant, interrupt my workers free time, waste his break time which, by the way, is also his time for a personal break, and then you begin to make him uncomfortable. you’re really causing a stir, sir.” Edgar raised his British voice, walking closer and closer to Andrew as i stepped away in shock.
andrew looked at the shorter male with disgust,
“who even are you? m-mind your own business! this has nothing to do with you!” andrew spat at the manager, which caused the younger male to smirk.
“actually, it does. considering victors break is over in, lets see, 5 minutes, i have to inform him that its time to prepare to continue working. his job is more important than some stupid, pathetic man who clearly doesn't understand what ‘no’ means. i may not know about whats going on with you two but i can assure you, victor needs his pay. so if i were you, id get out.” Edgar argued back, this clearly didn't help with Andrews upcoming anger.
…they bickered until i told them to stop.
“please! just stop it! Andrew, go home. we can talk another time.” Andrew rolled his red eyes and walked away.
as Andrew was finally out of sight, i let out a stressed out sigh, and turn to Edgar.
do i apologise? give him a look of anger because be just intruded on a private conversation? then again, he did help…
“thank you.”
“huh? for what? doing the bare minimum?” edgar questioned my sudden gratitude.
“…for sticking up for me. he really hasnt been leaving me alone lately. but you didnt need to do that, i couldve handled him.”
“i was watching for a bit of it, i will be honest, he was annoying me as soon as he ignored you saying no.” edgar frustratedly looked away, before scoffing, “cmon, lets get back to work.”
as we headed inside, i felt like edgar wasnt the only one watching…
maybe im being overdramatic.
after my shift had finally ended, i bid farewell to my co-workers and headed home. i really needed a rest.
today was hectic…
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5 Missed calls from ANDREW
7 Messages from ANDREW
Open Message?
-> andrew: im sorry vic
-> andrew: im sorry for being pushy
-> andrew: its just… ur co worker or whoever the fuck that was really pissed me off…
-> andrew: i just miss you a lot
-> andrew: aesop told me it wouldve been best to tell you in person…
-> andrew: im a shit person…
-> andrew: …hello?