I'm In Love with my Best Friend (COMPLETE) - Fearless Pinoy (free ebook reader .txt) 📗

you” he said “I’m sorry Nikki, I should have told you much sooner” he shrugs “I don’t know but dad told me about this whole arrangement plan and I was like ‘okay’ but I love you” he finish.

“You love me? Tell me about it! Like ‘hey I love you but I have a fiancée that’s why I need to talk to you and tell you I’m sorry’ is that what you want to tell me? Or I that the summary of all this bullshit?” I said calming my voice as possible. Clint just keeps his silence and bows his head. “Well, it’s not a big deal for me though; I really want to break-up with you” I try to sound nice but I’m terribly beyond mad. “I think that it was unfair for you but after what I witness this morning I literally change my word that I was unfair with Nick” I yell. I couldn’t handle myself anymore.

“Do you know how much I’ve cost for being with you? How many people I left behind to be with you? Clint, I lost my best friend because of you, because of choosing you! I gave up my love for him so that I can love you wholly without limitations but this is what I get?” I sob.

“Nikki, I’m sorry. I’m really sorry” he begs “No matter how much you apologies Clint, I will never get my best friend back. I’ve lost him, now I don’t even know if he still loves me” I mutter whipping my tears away.

“What do I need to do for you to forgive me?” he asks. I look at him with hatred look. I’m so pissed by him. “I don’t want to see you anymore until my heart stops beating” I said seriously and then I left him behind, not caring if he’s shock or not but I mean it.

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

NIKKI’S P.O.V

I live my life according to my wants. An elegant fashion model and a successful entrepreneur at age of 22, if I will look back to my old self 3 years from ago, then it’s really safe to say that I do really change a lot.

I was walking on the seashore, taking a deep breath and feeling the salt water beneath my feet it’s summer. This is home; the place where the story begins; the seashore where I and Nick first meet. Speaking of Nick? It’s been 3 years where I last saw him. That very moment that we are in his condo unit and he hug me knowing that I am still committed to Clint who already has a fiancée. Since he left for overseas, I wasn’t able to get news from him. Myka on the other hand already moved on and is 3 months married.

“Nikki” my mom called. I wave at her signaling her that I heard her call. We’re on the seashore, the place where Nick and I used to talk some serious thought. We’re having a family picnic with mom and dad and Nin. I walk towards their place. “It’s a very nice day dad” I said while hugging him tight. “Yes it is honey” he smiles.

I look at Nin who is fond of texting. She’s now grown, beautiful and smart. I then glance at my mom who is so busy unpacking our stuff and there I notice that there are lots of plates? “Mom, why are you putting tons and tons of plates?” I mutter. She frowns then smiles turning to dad “Oh! Haven’t we mentioned you that this is not just a family picnic? We have visitor coming Nikki” dad said. I just nod looking the sea.

“They’re here” mom shouts. Is it really necessary? Dad and mom stands up and well, including Nin but me? I’m not good in approaching visitors that’s why I didn’t bother to turn my eyes on the new arrivals. Instead I put my earphones on my ear and drift myself into listening. Then the song is Summertime by Bridgit Mendler. I sigh knowing that this song is for best friends and now I’m sitting alone wondering where my best friend is.

Later I know someone grab the right earphone from my ear. Ugh! Who the heck is--- NICK! He’s here beside me now! “Nikki” he greets. “Nick” I greet back. “You didn’t greet us, why?” he pouts. My mouth drops open it’s been 3 years and now he’s here. God! I miss him so much. “Nikki, are you alright?” he asks. Instead of answering his questions, I give him a bear hug. “Nick! I miss you, you are really here” “Yes, okay I’m here” then after an awkward moment of silence I release him then I quickly stand up.That move is not good Nikki!

My subconscious spats. “Nikki, you look lovely as always” Nick’s mom greets and hugs me. “Thanks Tita, you as well” I mutter then, Nick dad scoops me into a great embrace. Same as Nick, I never saw his parents for 3 years too. “Why don’t you both talks for a while? We’re sure that you need to do some chats” mom said. I frown then I glance at Nick who is still smiling at me.

“Y---yes sure” I mutter. After that, Nick walk towards the sea and I follow his lead. We walk and walk and walk and walk. It’s like fifteen minutes silence between the two of us. I want to talk to him but I don’t know where to start. “Hey, can I have your number?” Nick asks breaking the silence. “Sure” I said. I gave him my number and he did the same thing. And when we’re finish exchanging our mobile number, an awkward silence occurs again.

We keep on walking away from our parents, Nick sit on a big rock and he offers the other side of the rock. I accept the offer and sit down next to him.

“How are you?” I ask. “I’m doing well, how about you? I heard so much about you” he said not leaving my eyes. “I wish I could say the same” I whisper. “Yeah, I was so busy in Australia” he sigh and now he’s glancing back to the sea. He’s physical appearance changes; he’s lot hotter, handsome in short perfect. “I bet you love that country” I smile turning my eye focus to our picnic area. “Yes, I love that country but there’s still no place like home” taking a deep breath he put his arm on my shoulder taking me by surprise.

I didn’t bother to argue with it after all, this man that is by my side is my best friend and not just that, I love him but I bet he doesn’t love me like that anymore. Well, I don’t care as long as he’s happy then I am too. “I know what you mean” I mumble.

“Nikki, I thought you totally forgotten me” he said no taking his eyes on the sea. In his voice I know that he’s serious but I don’t know what type of topic is this “You wish Nick! I will never forget you” I hit his head and make him turn his face on me “What was that for?” he shouts. “Don’t you are shout at me” I punch his shoulder and we ended up laughing.

“So, who’s your new now?” he ask. “What do you mean?” I ask back. “You know, boys that head over heels asking for you permission” he smirks. “Ah! You mean those boys? Well, I don’t have any interest on that part Nick” I smirk.

“How about you Nick?” I whisper. “How about me what?” he ask confuse. “The same question but not boys rather girls” I tease. “You don’t have to know it” he snaps and he stands up stratching his muscle then he sits back again.

“Come on, where best friend’s right?” I ask, hopefully yes? “Yes, of course” he said smiling at me. “So be honest with me. Who do you like?” I demand. “No one, I love someone” I felt a knife stabs at my back, he might know this girl when he’s in Austalia. I want to walk away but I don’t want to be rude and I must be happy for him so I just manage to “Ohhh, she must be very lucky” “Definitely, I love her since the day I met her” he smiles; there I saw how happy knowing this girl. “Really? Well, since we're best friends I wanna meet her. Please call her” I asks convincing myself that I will be alright. “Oh! Okay” he said. This is it! He takes out his phone and call the girl No go backs. I’m waiting for Nick signal when my phone buzzes and I’m receiving a call, it’s a private number. I signal a hand “Best, hold on. I think I'm receiving a call” he nods at me and I answer the phone. “Hello, who is this?” I answer, after that I heard some giggling “Nikki, I love you”

My mouth drops open, it was Nick. He loves me. That jealousy that I felt earlier evaporates; it was like gone with the wind. “I hang up and turn my gaze on him who is smiling. “What did you say?” I ask him so that it will be clear. I thought he will whisper it but I was wrong “I Love You Nikki and I want to spend the rest of my life loving, cherishing, and taking good care of you. I love you, I love my best friend and if you’ll give me a chance I will marry you and spend all my life with you”

Tears prickles on my face, the man whom I love want to spend his whole life with me. “What are you asking?” I smile. “I want you to be my girlfriend but I’ll take my chances to ask you to be my wife” he smiles walking closely to me. Feet, inches, centimeters, millimeters until the space between us became empty.

“Nikki, I was so afraid to take a risk last 3 years ago. Instead of fighting for my love, I left you behind. I easily give up on us but now, I never regret moving on from that life because here we are, fits on a perfect place. I can stand on my feet and I will take any responsibilities. Nikki, I have to admit that I love you since the day I met you. I love you since the day I start learning things. I love you until forever. I want you to be the mother of my child; I take back my first question. I don’t want you to be my girlfriend. I want you to be my wife. Nikki, will you marry me?”

I couldn’t help but answer some tears of joy. Do I want to spend my whole life with him? Yes!

Before I could answer, Nick’s lips meet mine. It was a very passionate and soft sweet kiss. “Yes, I will marry you. I