Bitter Heart

Anna's POV

"JoJo, I really don't wanna do anything or go anywhere, I just want to be alone" I whined from the couch

"C'mon, you are going to love it! It's going to be fun! You finally have a chance to get your mind off that jerk you once called your boyfriend for once and finally have some real fun, C'mon! And who knows? You probably might find some rich hot dude who is interested in hot blonde ladies like you and something magical might start from there", JoJo replied from the bathroom where she was drying her hair

I tried not to roll my eyes at Jojo's comment, she read too many books and watched too many cliché novels. "Look, I appreciate you trying to help me get through all these and you're one sweet soul but, I'd rather just sit at home, stuff my face with popcorn, and probably watch a movie or two. Besides, I have some catching up to do on the newly released series 'The Flame of Ares'"

"Don't be silly Anna, that can wait! But your chance to have fun as a single lady tonight can't, C'mon!" She popped her head out.

"That's great, but I'll pass," I replied dryly as I stuffed my face with more popcorn.

Jojo looked suspicious like she knew getting me to come with her to the party wouldn't be easy. I was scared that she was actually prepared for the battle. Her head disappeared from the door.

Letting out a sigh, she stepped out of the bathroom and stood where I could see her and what she was about to do.

"What if I get you your favorite ice cream with extra toppings? And not just a cone, a bucket of ice cream if you change your mind and agree to go with me" she said, making her way to and pouting like a sad 2-year-old.

" Don't pull that card on me, JoJo, it won't work this time"

"Really? Are you sure?" She was giving me a creepy look.

Looking her straight in the eyes, I replied firmly "Yes!"

Sighing for the umpteenth time, JoJo replied "Then you leave me no choice, Anna"

Immediately, she jumped on me and started tickling me. Which was unfair because she knew how ticklish I could be. Giggling uncontrollably, I managed to beg "Stop it, JoJo, please"

"I'll stop if you agree to come with me to the party"

"But I don't want to", I replied still giggling

"Then I guess someone is going to wet her pants from laughing too hard"

"Okay, okay, I'll go with you. Please stop"

"Good choice" JoJo replied, taking her hands off me.

"But you better still be getting me that bucket of ice cream with extra toppings"

"Nah that was long ago, I changed my mind" she replied with a sinister look and walked away feeling satisfied

Lying quietly in silence to catch my breath, my mind played a fast one on me, traveling back in time to last week's encounter. Who would have thought? I tried to push it out of my head but I couldn't. I had just closed early from work, it had been a long day and all I could do was daydream about how I was going to spend the weekend in Mark, my boyfriend's arms(if he was in a good mood) instead of behind a desk, answering a lot of work-related calls.

"Anna, don't do this to yourself," I mumbled to myself as I shook my head as if it would magically erase the event of that day.

Yet I didn't stop, I kept going through all of the memories. I just wanted to know what had gone wrong - what I did wrong. That day, I couldn't just wait to get home, I missed his touch so bad that one would think it's been years since I last felt him. I even stopped by a mall to get a little gift but nothing could have prepared me for what was waiting for me.

Engrossed in deep sexual ecstasy and lust was Mark and some lady I couldn't recognize. They were so deep into it that they didn't even see or hear me walk in on them until I screamed "Mark!"

Shocked, they quickly let go of each other and turned to see who it was that had walked in on them.

"How could you?" I remember screaming as tears welled up in my eyes

Mark shrugged off as if it was nothing, there was no remorse on his face and most coldly, all he said was "Why didn't you knock before coming in, you? All you do is bring your worthless self to ruin good moments"