Chapter 9 "Threats and Confessions

"W...what are you doing here, Anna?" I asked her incredulously. "Oh baby, I missed you so much. I wanted to see you that's why I'm here". I can smell the scent of alcohol in her breath. "You're drunk Anna, you should go home....you're not welcome here", I said it angrily. "That's so harsh to say baby, plus,... I can't go home right now, my mom would really kill me,... I n...need a place to stay for the night." She placed her palms on my chest and slowly rubbing it. "Pleaseeee!" She leaned forward to kiss me and her soft lips landed on mine, giving me goosebumps. My mind went blank for a second because of the sudden kiss. Her tongue entered my mouth and played with mine. She put her arms around my neck as if enjoying everything that's been happening. As I'm about to be deeply engulfed by the sudden interaction, Elizabeth's face flashed through my mind, pulling me back to reality. I quickly pushed Anna away and saw her shocked and confused face. "Do you honestly think that you can get me by that kiss? It's over Anna, I'm done with you, I don't love you anymore... and don't expect that I will let you stay at my house... because that's not gonna happen.""No, I know you still love me Steve, I know it the moment I kissed you, you still want me.""You're wrong Anna, as I said, I don't love you anymore and you mean nothing to me." She stretched her hand and held my wrist, but I quickly brushed her hand away. "You should go home Anna before I drag you into your car.""No, you can't make me go away Steve.""Look, Elizabeth's waiting for me, so if you don't want me to ruthlessly drag you, you...s.." before I could finish what I'm about to say, Anna interrupted me. "Fine...but don't expect me to give up easily, you know me Steve, I always get what I want, so don't let your guard down because I won't let you and Elizabeth to be together that easily and nothing... and no one can stop me from doing that." She leaned forward again and whispered "I will make her life a living hell..." her voice a little distorted because of her anger. "And she will regret the day that she was born." She flashed a devilish smile and turned her back against me and walked away. I stood there stupefied as I watched her get on her black Chevy Camaro and recklessly drove it until it was out of my sight. I let out a big sigh and looked at my watch. It's already 8 pm, I should probably head out now.

I strode towards my car after locking the door. I put the key on the ignition and started it. The sound of the engine echoed inside the car. I glanced on my watch and its already 8:30. My white SUV is completely trapped by several cars lined in front and in the back. My car didn't move even an inch because of the heavy traffic. After an hour of stillness, the traffic has been reduced. I drove my car freely and continuously without a hitch until I reached Elizabeth's house. I parked my car on the side and turned off the ignition. i got out and headed for the door. I glanced at my watch, its already 9:32 pm. Elizabeth must be angry right now because I let her wait for more than an hour. After letting out a big sigh, I started to knock at the wooden door. I knocked several times but no answer. I pulled out my phone from my pocket and dialed her number. After several rings, she finally answered. "Oh thank God, you answered Elizabeth, look, I'm so sorry I came late,... I'm sorry I let you wait." I apologized over and over again but still no answer. "Look,... I know you don't want to talk to me right now, I understand and its fine for me,... after all, its my fault for not coming early." I mustered up all my courage to express what I felt for her and let my heart take control of everything."Elizabeth....if you can hear me...I just want to say that....no matter how many times you push me away,..I won't give up on you and, even if it takes me a day, a month, a year or even forever... I will still be waiting for you and I won't get tired of it because I know, you're worth everything. That's what I feel about you Elizabeth...I'm truly and deeply in love with you!" After I confessed my love for her, I felt the heaviness within my heart has been lifted up.