“What are you doing here?” I asked.

“______...please…hear me out” Alfie said with his puppy eyes like he’s so innocent.

This guy is really an for showing up and he even went to our house. I’m so sure that once Jiyong sees him, he will be ending up in the hospital and I will not even care a bit for him.

“Look Alfie…cut the crap…there’s nothing more to explain or even say….why? Because you’re a douche bag! You’re a maniac! A total !” I raged in anger.

“______....I’m sorry…I’m sorry for doing that stupid thing…but believe me…I…myself got shocked that I did that….you know me….I respect you…A LOT…I’m not a maniac and I will not even think of taking advantage of you…I accidentally touched you and I didn’t mean it” he explained and I hissed.

“DON’T…touch me!” I stepped back when he grabbed my arm.

I don’t know if I can still believe him. Yes, he’s a good guy, he respected me and he’s kind, but then again, I know so well that he’s capable of wrecking my marriage for he was able to make me leave Jiyong years ago. He is the reason why I went through my second pregnancy alone. He made me choose between Jiyong’s career and our relationship and the stupid me chose my husband’s career. Why? Because I know that he worked and shed blood and sweat just to get to where he is right now and during that time, I know that he still has a lot of things that he wanted to do. But now, I’m not going to let Alfie ruin us, I’ll stick with my family no matter what.

“uhmm…in case you have forgotten…you ruined me and my husband once….and even teamed up with Lauren just to separate us….and now…this! You’re doing stupid things again and I have a feeling that this will result to hell in the long run…OK…yes…you are so good to me…we’re friends…but if our friendship is important to you…you will stop messing up my family…and you will accept that we are not really for each other…and no matter what you do…you will never have my heart…for I’ll always and forever be my husband’s wife…and my heart is only for him…I’m sorry Alfie” I said and I felt a sharp pain in my chest.

I hate this! I hate being in a situation wherein I’m breaking somebody’s heart. I know that with every word that comes out of my mouth, he’s hurting and as much as I want to be kind with my words, I can’t, for there are no kind words that can make him realize his stupidity.

“I know that I’m nothing compared to Jiyong…and I will forever be JUST a friend….thing is…I love you…and even if I know that this is all wrong…I’m still pushing it for I don’t know what to do with this feeling anymore…I’m trying to brush it off…but I can’t…it’s just too hard” he said and I sighed.

Truth is, I can’t understand him AT ALL. Years ago, he has moved on and has totally forgotten his feelings for me. We can actually last each other for hours without even being awkward. Jiyong and I counted him as our friend and have trusted him coz we know that what happened in the past will always stay in the past…and it will never be in our future anymore. But now, it seems like the past is coming back again and I will not let it ruin me, my marriage and even my family. I’ve been to hell and I will not go back to it EVER again.

“You know what? I guess….it’s better if we’ll just pretend that nothing happened…and that we don’t know each other…in that way…you will forget about your stupid feelings for me” I told him and he’s just so ready to protest.

“Please…I promise not to bother you anymore…just…just don’t tell me that we should act like strangers…coz ________....I can’t do that…and we’re working with each other…so it’s really impossible” he said and I smirked.

“Alfie…we can work professionally…but other than that…we’ll be nothing…not even friends for now…I’m doing this for the sake of everybody…you have to get out of your fantasies first…and once you’re already back in reality…maybe…MAYBE…that’s the time that we can be friends again” I said and he shook his head.

I can see pain and regret in his eyes. My heart is being crushed while looking at a good friend, somebody who has been so dear and kind to me, breaking down. I guess, we’re really not meant to be friends and I’ll just accept that I’ve lost a good one.

“Leave now…before Jiyong sees you…I’m sure you’re not ready for another round of beating” I told him and have managed to touch his arm.

“_______....I…” he said but I shook my head as a way of telling him to stop talking for I will not listen to him anymore.

“Alright…I’ll go…see you at work” he said and I nod.

“Take care…bye” I said and went inside the house.

This will be really hard for Alfie and believe it or not, I pity him and I feel for him. It’s just that, if I’ll let him do whatever he wants to do and just pretend that everything’s fine, things will just get more complicated and I don’t want any complications for I’m happy with my life and I have kids to protect as well.

“I’m home!” I called out when I came in the house.

“Babe!” I called while looking for them.

“Babies!” I called and went up the stairs.

I told myself that I will never tell Jiyong about my conversation with Alfie coz there’s no need for him to know about it. He’ll just get mad because I entertained him again and no matter how long my explanation is, I know that he wouldn’t hear me out coz he’s really angry with Alfie and he has strictly told me to not talk to that guy ever again (except when we’re working).

“What are you guys doing?” I asked when I saw our kids and Jiyong.

Well, I found them in the kids’ walk-in closet while packing.  I don’t even have a bit of a clue that we’re going for a trip today. Well, I don’t think that it’s possible for Jiyong and I are just so busy to even get out of town.

“Why are you guys packing?” I asked when none of them answered my first question.

“Babe…if I were you…pack your bags as well” Jiyong told me and I looked at him in weirdly.

“Mind telling me why?” I asked and he went near me and wrapped his arms around my waist.

“Because” he pulled me closer to him “Because we’ll be going to Jeju Island today…we’ll leave in two hours” he said and I froze in place and tried processing what he said in my mind.

Jiyong and I are really used to sudden trips and it’s just so amazing that we are able to get through those sudden trips smoothly. Thing is, I’m really busy these days and it’s just so impossible for me to take three days off from work for the joint magazine will be released in two weeks time and I’m still in the middle of approving things here and there.

“Babe…I can’t….and you know that so well …I’ve got a lot of things to do in the office and I can’t afford taking three days off” I told him and he stared at me with a smile on his face.

“Don’t worry about it…YG hyung knows about this already…the girls are also aware that you’re gonna be absent for three days….and believe it or not…I’ve talked with Brady awhile ago to tell him that you will not be around and if he can shoulder some of the things around the office first” he said and I just looked at him in disbelief.

WOW! I didn’t know that Jiyong can even talk to Brady in a calm and not hot way. I’m so sure that the two of them are just keeping their cool while talking to each other and deep inside them, they just want to shout and curse.

“Gosh! This is really crazy!” I said and he kissed my forehead.

“What are you waiting for? Pack your things now and don’t forget to bring your swimwear…just…don’t bring your daring ones…got it?” he said and I rolled my eyes at him.

“Wait” I said “Why did you suddenly