Side Story 7

Mae stood up and looked him straight in the eyes.

"I don't want men who toy with me, and you're no exception. If I had the guts to leave behind the man I have loved for years, imagine what I can do to someone like you, whom I know nothing about except his name." Her words shocked Kai.

"So get the fuck out of here and don't show your face to me ever again. I am not obligated to answer to you. I owe you nothing."

"Ha! Are you seriously doing this right now?" Kai chuckled bitterly, ruffling his hair.

"Yes. But if it's inconvenient for you, why don't you stay here for the night? I mean, I'm kind enough to at least care for someone's life," Mae spoke rudely.

"So you're choosing your... I don't know? Childhood love?" Kai mocked, displeased at the possibility that she might choose Calix. He was confused as well.

Why would he even go after someone like Mae? Why would he feel this much pain from just words? Why does he feel like he is currently being dumped? He couldn't stand it.

And so Mae a