I left out of there in a hurry. In times like these, all I wanted to do was just go home and curl up on my bed and cry while snuggling up with my plushie. My heart aches even more now than before. I don't know what to do. I want Rico back so badly, but it's obvious that he doesn't want me at all or else he wouldn't be marrying Will. I thought that maybe if Rico still loved me, he would come back and try to be with me again, but he didn't. He broke up with me and got himself a new boyfriend while he was away. I can't help, but think that maybe there is something wrong with me. All this time, I thought that me and Rico had happy times together. We always laughed and acted playful with each other, but maybe it's all a lie.
My plans for the rest of the night is to just rent a movie and curl up in my bed with some popcorn. I plan to turn my phone off too because I don't want to be bothered by anybody. I don't want Collin to keep calling and texting me, asking if i'm alright. I just want to be left alone right now.
When I got to the video store, I walked in and immediately heard the bell ring as I entered the store. The video store is my second favorite store after the book store because they have so many collections of old and new movies that I enjoy watching. Ever since Rico broke up with me and left, all I've done was watch movies. I'm not sure why, but it sorta made me feel a bit happy to see someone else having a good romance in a movie. I know it's supposed to make me feel even more sad, but I actually feel a bit content with seeing someone being in a happy relationship. Even if it's just acting.
"Hey, Landon." The guy at the counter said as I started to pass by him.
I don't really talk to him much, but we've exchanged a few words while he rings up my purchase. He's a pretty okay guy, but since I don't like socializing much, I just grab and go.
I nodded to him as I headed over to a section of romance movies.
"Oh, Landon, Petals in the Wind came in today if you're wanting to see it." He said.
"Thanks, Brett." I called out to him then I started to scan through the shelf of movies for Petals in the Wind.
Once I managed to find it, I picked it up and smiled softly as I looked it over. Petals in the Wind is supposed to be about this girl who thinks she lost her lover, but he ended up coming back and started searching for her. The symbol of their love is rose petals. I think it's a pretty touching story that almost relates to my love life. Except Rico didn't come back to search for me.
Suddenly, I felt a pair of eyes watching me. I slowly turned my head to see a guy standing next to me, smiling. I watched him for a minute, wondering what he wanted.
"Um...Can I help you?" I asked.
"You're Landon right? You went to Ricardo's bachelor party yesterday right?" He asked.
I blinked my eyes, surprised that this guy knew Rico. As if he was reading my mind, he smiled brightly then stuck his hand out to me.
"My name is Richard. I'm Ricardo's best friend/best man. We didn't get to talk at all yesterday. With stuff going on between you two." He said.
I looked down at his outstretched hand and stared at it, debating whether or not I should shake it. I'm not fond with physical contact with someone who I don't even know and it seemed like he was able to read my mind again because he quickly pulled his hand away.
"Anyways, I see you like movies." He said, changing the subject then he pointed to the movie in my hand.
I glanced down at the movie then looked at him and nodded.
"Yeah...I guess...I watch movies when I have free time."
Richard smiled softly. "Cool. Me too. Actually, I planned on watching that movie next." He said.
"Oh." I said, plainly.
I know where this conversation is headed. I bet he's wanting me to give up the movie. Well, he's going to have to wait till after I finish it because i'm not planning on giving up this movie to anyone.
I watched as Richard search my face while he rubbed his chin then he smiled and nodded.
"How about we watch the movie together? Maybe we can order some pizza and just hang out a little bit. Sounds good?" He asked.
I narrowed my eyebrows, curious of his intensions. Then, Richard held his hands up in defense.
"Woah. It's okay. I'm not going to rape you or anything. I just really want to watch that movie..."
"Then wait till i'm finished with it." I quickly cut him off.
"Hm. I can't." He said, shaking his head.
"See, I planned on watching it this weekend and well...I can't wait for it. Besides, it won't be too bad if we watched it together right?"
I studied Richard for a minute before I sighed then nodded.
"I guess...."
I had a feeling that Richard wasn't going to take no for an answer. Even though I planned on watching it alone, I guess it shouldn't be too bad to watch it with someone else. Though, i'm curious as to why a guy like Richard is interested in watching a Chick Flick like this movie.
"Great! Lemme go pay for it." He said then he snatched the movie from my hands and walked over to the counter to check out.
I rolled my eyes then followed after him. I stood next to Richard as he paid for the movie.
"Hey, why don't we go to your place and watch it?" He asked.
"My place? Why?" I asked, suspicious.
I don't normally allow people over at my place. The only person that comes over is Collin and that's it. I don't like allowing strangers into my apartment because you don't know what they're capable of.
"My place is a little...junkie. You wouldn't like it." He explained.
I glared a little bit at Richard before sighing and rolling my eyes.
"Fine..."
"Great! Let's go!" He said, grabbing the movie bag and headed out of the store.
I slowly trudged after him, still not liking the idea of watching a movie with a complete stranger and allowing said complete stranger into my apartment. What did I get myself into?
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