Goodbye Dear Exes, I have moved on

I was left all by myself. I didn't know what to do at this moment. I didn't stop Darek or Mike. They didn't notice what was wrong with me or why I was not saying anything. All they cared was Emily’s feelings that seemingly got hurt because of me. They took her to cheer her up.

I didn't know what to do at this moment. When I could ask for help or tell them I was having my allergic attack, they were already gone. I didn't know anybody to ask for help. Since childhood my lifestyle was driven by Darek and Mike. They didn't let me meet more people. They would say they were enough for me and that I didn't need anyone in my life because they would always accompany me like a shadow. But, where were they now?

Luckily, I did have a friend that I made before meeting Darek and Mike. It’s Faye. She was the daughter of my father's Beta. I could only remember her at this critical moment. I called her for help and she immediately came with Pack’s healer. They were aware of my allergies. Soon, I was healed to a better state. Faye was so pissed. She didn't stop scolding me for eating that stupid breakfast. I calmed her down before she left. I feel entitled to have at least one childhood friend whose feelings hadn't shifted from me.

I wasn't expecting Darek and Mike to return home soon since they went out with Emily. However, soon they came back. Emily was not with them. I didn't bother where she was or why they came back soon. It seemed like she forgot something and they had come to collect it.

They didn't like my silence over the matter and came to me to make me realize how wrong I was doing with my cousin. Darek stopped me from cleaning the floor by holding my mop as he said, “Why are you doing this, Janette? Is it to make us feel pity on you? Why are you becoming like a scheming woman? I can't even recognise you.”

“Darek is right, Janette. I couldn't even recognise you. It's not you. How could you be so mean? Do you know how hurt Emily was? She was even thinking of finding new place to live. She thinks you dislike her. Is it true?” Mike asked.

“Have you tasted the breakfast she prepared in the morning?” I asked, ignoring their hurtful words to me.

“Yes, we did. Why are you asking this?” Mike asked.

“So, you guys knew there was lemon juice in it but you kinda a forget that I have rare citrus allergy and I could die had I finished the whole meal, right?” I asked while smiling sarcastically, “And you guys call yourselves my childhood sweethearts.”

“Janette…”

“I’m really sorry. I-”

Both of them said in unison but couldn't complete their sentence. They eyes showed emotions mixed with guilt and concern as they asked in unison, “How are you now?”

“Not dying anymore. Thanks to my childhood friend, Faye. At least she was there for me.” I replied flatly. They took a sigh of relief then apologized me.

“Emily had put so much effort for your breakfast and seeing you throwing it away, we lost our temper. It really slipped through our mind that you are allergic to citrus. Please forgive us, Janette.” They explained before adding, “It was really a bad coincident. No one did it intentionally. It's good that you are okay now. You should not dwell over this matter anymore.”

Their words were hint to me that they didn't take this incident seriously and were thinking I was over reacting now. They didn't stay for too long and left, probably going to Emily.

Making use of the time, I packed my bags and called the client I talked earlier for selling my house. Actually, the pack wasn't doing good after my father's death. It needed funds to be taken care of. My father's Alpha House was too huge for me to live alone. Besides, I was planning to leave the place for good. So, it wasn't useful to me. A rich family had just joined our pack. I planned to sell my house to them and use the money in developing my father's pack.

After selling my house, I took my luggage and came to my father's studio. I planned to stay in his studio for a few days before leaving. After a few hours, one of the worker came to me and said, “My lady, two handsome men are looking for you outside. Shall I call them inside or you will go see them?”

I knew who these handsome men were. I went to meet Darek and Mike. They looked angry at me. Darek began first, “Janette, What's going on? Why did you sell your house?”

“We went back only to find the house being occupied by someone else. Was selling the house over a minor allergy incident really necessary?” Mike accused, “You didn't even think about Emily before selling your house.”

They were concerned where Emily would live since I sold my house but they didn't bother asking me where I was going to live. I smiled sarcastically before replying, “ Since you guys care so much about Emily. She can stay at your place. As for me, my father's place was too big for me to live alone. I can buy a small house or just stay at his studio.”

Their anger seemed to lighten a bit. It seemed like they liked the idea of Emily living in their place. I couldn't help feeling remorseful. However, Darek seemed to notice something off in me or he just asked out of courtesy, “Janette, is everything alright with you? Are you feeling low these days?”

“How about we all go on a trip? It will lighten your mood.” Mike suggested excitedly. I thought for a while. It was not a bad idea to go out on a trip with my friends before leaving. After all, they were my closest friends since childhood. I nodded my head in agreement before saying, “After selling my father's house, I’m quite rich. I can arrange money for our trip.”

Mike smiled before shooting a glance at Darek, saying, “Emily was saying she had been feeling bored these days and wanted to go out for a trip. Let me give her a good news.”

Darek nodded his head as he commented, “Yeah, I have been considering this as well. Taking Emily out for a trip will divert her mind and she will not miss her mother that much.”

So, they asked me out on a trip only for Emily’s sake and I was a fool who was thinking they still cared about me.