Chapter 55 – The Engagement is Off

Mark reached Tim's apartment in a little over 30 minutes. He got Tim a fast food for dinner and a bottle of Hibiki.

"Dude the Hibiki saved you otherwise the fast food for dinner sucks. Are you my good wife?"

"If you don't mind taking the Hibiki on an empty stomach feel free to do so. I almost flew to be here sooner hubby!" Mark munched on piece of chicken from the bucket he bought. "So, what exactly happened? You looked like you tried to save the world yesterday."

Tim reached for the liquor upon hearing this question. His mouth will not be in the mood without its aid. He took 3 consecutive shots.

Mark stopped Tim at the attempt to refill the glass again, "Dude we are not on a race okay? One shot at time. Tell me is Lissy having an affair."

"It doesn't matter whether she has another man or not. The engagement is off."

"This happened sooner than I thought."

In fact, this doubt started with a simple information that Mark shared with Tim. X is actually a colleague from Mark's company. In one informal discussion, he learned that Lissy is part of the group working on Xin Technologies expansion project. X mentioned the beautiful director from Meridian (acquired by NextGen). He wanted to hit on her but the Managing Director Li Bin is also making a move. Competing with future CEO of Xin Technologies is a waste of time for X not to mention the guy is handsome and sharp.

Several people within the organization is shipping the two as they look good together. Mark learned that Lissy has been going out with Li Bin often. During their group eat out, they are often seated together. He then decided to request X to help him watch over Lissy. Initially he did not intend to share to Tim until he learned about the engagement.

Mark put on a serious face, "I never trust a lady who intentionally remove their wedding or engagement ring." Mark was in same situation before. Chasing after a woman who he learned to be married after three months together. Apparently, he is considered having an affair with a married woman. He was deceived. He also got an engagement called only after a week. In both cases the ladies intentionally removed their rings.

"I was a fool thinking could be my wife. I can't deny it hurts. But it's better to find out sooner than later." Tim bitterly said.

"Don't you think you were rushing to have a family? There are lots of fish in the ocean. You are still young. Your semen will not expire anytime soon." The last statement from Mark sent the two laughing out loud.

Times like this its good to have a friend around to drink and share the heartbreak. A good laugh with Mark lightened his heavy heart. The case of misunderstanding with Pam and the illusion of forever with Lissy are the heaviest burden occupying his mind He does not know how to make things right or if there is even a need to make it right.

"Don't you think its funny? Your ex trying to freeze her egg cell and here we are worrying about your expiring semen."

"Is she really doing it?" Tim asked.

"Well they are set to visit the doctor tomorrow however I am not sure if that is the procedure already or a preparation. Jenna is accompanying her tomorrow."

Thinking about what might have been brought another wave of sadness to Tim. He was almost a father. "It's a good decision, I think. "

"Well, if you ask me a good proposition is to help her procreate. Enjoy the process!"

"Not a bad idea man!" This made them laugh once more, forgetting about the heartache.

They finished more than half the bottle of Hibiki and somehow the spirit of the liquor hit them. They continued to talk about work, Jenna, Lissy, childhood memories and even Pam. They jump from one topic to another like crazy.

They ended up buying a Johnny Walker Black Label to continue with the drinking spree. As the night becomes deeper, they came up with plans.

"Let's surprise our ladies tomorrow." Mark raised his glass with proposition to Tim.

"Let's surprise our ladies tomorrow!" Tim cheered to it. In his drunken stupor he is once again claiming Pam as her lady.

"Dude! I am telling you…you! You are a caring and helpful man. You will not let Pim's egg cell be wasted! You will help fertilize it. As a responsible adult this is the right thing to do." Unconsciously, Mark has traveled back the time when they both comfortably call Pam – Pim.

"I am a helpful and responsible man! Definitely! You got to help me drive there tomorrow." He felt good repeating what Mark says he find it hilarious and satisfying. He then remembered their respective ladies meeting up tomorrow. He continued, "Is Jenna getting her egg cells frozen too?"

"There is no need for that. We exercise together regularly." Mark smirked.

"Are you boasting about your fuckery Mr. Biggs?"

"I am just telling the truth. Weren't you into fuckery before? Who told you to be a monk for 7 years?"

"Damn you! I don't fuck anyone carelessly."

Mark laughed to his heart content, "let me remind you before meeting Pam, how many girlfriends did you have? Don't tell me you were just holding in each other's hand? I will call you St. Timothy then."

"They were all once my girlfriend. I never do one nightstand or friends with benefits. You are clearly the lady killer."

"At least now I only get to make love with Jenna." Mark used the term make love, not sex, not fuck because Mark is serious in his plan to marry Jenna. He can't imagine doing it with another girl. Neither can't he imagine Jenna being with another man. From the looks of it, he will be married sooner than Tim.

The two continued to drink until they are wasted. By 2am they were racing to 'who snored the loudest'. Whether their plans to meeting their ladies tomorrow will be executed, only sober mind can tell.