POV: Narrator
12 December 2022
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, California

"It's like a year and a half now, I haven't seen my son." Doctor Ruther sobbed.

"You deserve that."

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POV: Clazer Oath
23 November 2021

It was Jacob's birthday, there was a sort of enthusiasm among all of us. We planned a birthday party for Jacob in his cafe with the help of his mom and dad, Mr & Mrs. Smith. According to the plan, around 2 o'clock in the afternoon, we bunked college without informing Jacob and then began to decorate the cafe.

The big chalkboard which was used to write the day's special cake and dish today had the words "Sorry! we are closed today."

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"I am glad to see everything is fine between you and Clazer now..." Mrs. Smith held Sirania's hand like she was a married woman having some problem with her husband(me).

"Thanks for your kind words aunty. Relationships are needed to be tested, ups and downs are a part of it."

"I am so glad to see all of you working together for my son!" Mr. Smith said emotionally.

"It's a pleasure to be Jacob's friend." Cristina replied, "Also, can I taste that flavor?" who will say she is the daughter of a billionaire father?

Well, I don't see a difference between her and me, we both love cake.

"My son is glad to have such nice friends like you all. Shall I call Jacob's girlfriend?" Mrs. Smith asked all of us.

"Jacob has a girlfriend?" Sirania asked, she was shocked.

"Yes, he has one, I guess..." I bantered.

"Do you have her number by any chance?" Cristina asked Mrs. Smith, what was important.

"Yes, I do." Mrs. Smith said dialed a number from her phone and asked her to come to the cafe at 4 o'clock.

After hours of work, the JS bakery and Cafe were beautifully decorated.

Jacob arrived from school at around 4 o'clock, I was near the main glassy entrance and we made sure the lights were off and the curtains were closed.

At the same time, Vinneta arrived in a taxi and waved at Jacob. Why was she here? I wondered. Was she really....?

Don't tell me she is Jacob's new girlfriend and they are dating now.

"What brings you here?" he asked her blushing. He was such a cute boy.

"There was a short notice from your mom..." she complained.

"Really? She called you?" Jacob wondered.

"Why is the bakery closed today?" Vinneta asked Jacob looking at the notice outside.

"I have no Idea!"

Both of them began to walk towards the Entrance.
As they opened the door, there was darkness everywhere. And I busted the birthday cracker.

"Holy fuck man!" he shouted scared as hell.

With a loud cracking sound and sparkling music, everyone (me, Sirania, vinneta, mr&mrs. Smith, some other relatives, and the staff of the bakery) began to sing.

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to dear Jacob, happy birthday to the Heartbreaker."

But aside from everything, I had my eyes more on Vinneta.

I then realized even Sirania had a short skirt, her legs were so...so....so man stop...!

"Shut your mouth Clazer!" Cristina whispered, "Keep your lewd thoughts home. You sure you haven't touched her thighs yet?" she said with a smirk.

No, I haven't

Lights were turned on and Jacob was standing with Vinneta.

Cristina walked close to her, "Sorry, we are close today..." she thought Vinneta was a customer.

"I am Vinneta Kerd, umm, Jacob's girlfriend, his mom called me." She introduced herself.

Those were the words I didn't want to hear, I told Vinneta thinking she is no where related to us but it's back to circle, what if she tells
Jacob about me and it's over.

Sirania walked close to Vinneta and said, "Oh! nice choice... you surely got a handsome man in track and you are lucky as well Jacob! You got far better than you deserve. I am Sirania Deroz and she is Cristina we are sisters."

"Hello." she greeted curtly.

I can say one thing, Sirania was best at interaction, she can make anyone fall for her sweet looks.

"Please stop embarrassing me!" Jacob turned red.

Vinneta lifted her eyes and looked straight at me.

Sirania stepped back to me, clenched my hand, and dragged me close to Vinneta, "He is my boyfriend, Clazer Oath. Isn't he cute?" Sirania chirped letting out her feelings.

Well, she knows it already my poor Sirania.

"Nice to meet you Clazer." she brought her hand forward for a handshake.

I forwarded my hand for a firm handshake not to seem rude.

"Let's start the party!" Mr. Smith announced in a loud voice.
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After a little dance, music, singing competition, cake cutting, waffles treat, and dinner at last, everyone seems to be content with joy, except for Vinneta and me. We smiled, but that was fake...

Sirania and Cristina left at around 9.30, the party ended around 10 o'clock.

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Vinneta prepared to leave.

"Clazer, can you drop Vinneta home?" Jacob asked for a favor from behind as he was busy with the staff's family.

"No, it is fine," Vinneta said trying to ignore me.

I held Vinneta's hand and said sternly,
"It's dark and unsafe to leave alone now. Come with me, I will drop you."

"Fine...bye Jacob."

I was in the driver's seat and Vinneta sat in the passenger seat. There was a silence that was killing both of us.

"So, you are dating Jacob."

"Yes, I love him, I have for a long time now, I am sure he loves me too."

"Okay..."

"His mom called me. And he would have been sad If I didn't come. I knew you were friends, I figured it out you would be there." she said.

"Smart girl!"

"Do you love Sirania, or are you doing it only for Kabir?" she asked.

" I don't know..."

"She is sweet, don't make her cry." Vinneta mused."Don't do this! I see love in her eyes. Sirania loves you!"

"I never loved her, I just wanted to use her to get to her mom and once I do that, I will destroy her mom completely and never care about her."

What was I speaking?

I know I can't hurt Sirania.

I can't let her even have a small scratch.

Maybe I do love her.

But I don't deserve her.

" You don't love her and you were crying for her in the park"

"Kinda Yah"

"Was Kabir found?"

"Nope."

"How are you going to take revenge on her mom?"

"I don't know. I haven't seen her to date."

I stopped the car.

"We are here, your home."

"Bye, and thank you."

I was so frustrated with her questions.

I slowly regret my actions.
What to do?

To Be Continued...