19 The Fight

Mia: Why...?

Jason: Mia...

He looks at me, guilt practically written on his face.

Mia: I asked you something!

Jason:..! I.. I didn't mean to make you feel hurt. It's just that I recognized you as soon as I saw but, you didn't. I thought.. if we spent some time together, you would realize that it's me.

Spend time together...

Mia:.. So the 'business' you talked about was...

Jason:.. Just an excuse to meet you again.

... I knew it. I was always doubtful about what could someone like me possible provide him. That just reminds me all over again that I'm useless. The tears I'd been hold back pour out of my eyes freely. I cast a sad smile at him.

Mia: Are you happy now? I know it's you, that's what you wanted, right?

Jason: Please don't cry, I didn't think it would hurt you. I was going to tell you everything that day when I asked you to meet me at the station but, you didn't come because you had work to do. I was finally planning to tell you everything tomorrow but you found out on your own. I'm sorry.

At the station... I stood him up because it pained me to see him with another woman. Maybe I'd already started liking 'Custard Face' when I first met him. But I don't like him now because that person was the same person I got over for the 'unkown version' of him.

Mia:...

When I don't say anything back he seems at a loss of what he should do. He reaches his hand out to me but..

Mia: Don't touch me!

Jason: Ow!

Before he can touch me, I twist his hand, locking his joints. Heh, I never thought I would actually use the self defense techniques in real life. I let go of his arm suddenly realizing that I might've put too much force on it. His job requires his hand work, if something happens to his hand, he would fall into a crisis. I'm still worrying about him..?! The thought itself boils my blood.

Jason: Mia, how d-

Mia: Stay away!

Jason:..!

I toss the magazine at him and run away as fast as my legs can take me. The strong rain wipes away my tears. Why?! The boy I liked for so long, finally showed up and when he did, he hurt me. And now, I finally know that last week when he said that he 'proposed to the girl', he meant me; I was the girl he proposed marriage to.

19 years ago, when Jason was getting in his car to move out of town with his family, he said ' Wait for me, Mia! I'll find you and make you my bride one day!'. We were just kids and yet, those words shook me to my core. I promised him that I'd wait for him but, as years passed by, maybe my feelings faded over the time.

I notice an alley way a little ahead. I should take a shortcut. I turn towards the alley way and walk in when someone grabs my arm. Is that Jason? I told him to stay away! I turn my around to face him.

Mia: What's you pro-... blem...?

Who I see is not Jason but a tall, muscleular man. He looks down at me glares. I swallow my saliva nervously. You got this, Mia, you've fought 10 men at a time during your martial arts classes and he's just one.

But as soon as that thought crosses my mind, three other men emerge from behind him. You've got to be kidding me! I'm not in the mood for this right now! Will it be too much for me to handle? Just as I'm about to hit him, a voice calls out to us.

Jason: Mia!

Everyone:...

What the hell is Jason doing here?! I look at him and something inside me snaps.

*Whack!*

Man 1: Arrgh!!

I hit him hard with the side of my hand on his neck, knocking him out. Wow, I guess anger gives you more energy. He falls down on the wet concrete floor, letting go of my arm. Damn, that was a hell of a grip, it kinda hurt. I swing my arm a little to ease the pain and the others stand still in shock. What? Wondering how someone so frail looking could be so strong?

Man 2: You bitch!

Another man lunges towards me to punch me but I don't even flitch. However...

Jason: Don't touch her!

Mia:..?!

Jason quickly stands in front of me to protect me.

*Smack!!*

Jason:...!!

Mia: Jason!!

He stumbles backwards and my body trembles with anger. How dare they!! I glare at them as I lean Jason against the wall.

A few minutes later...

I stare the men lying on the floor, some unconscious and some wincing in pain. I nod with satisfaction, my breath rugged. Now that's what I'm talking about. Wait, Jason! I start walking to where he's standing. God, I'm feeling dizzy.

Man 3: Hey, little lady.

Mia: Huh?

One of the men lying down on the floor calls me.

Man 3: If it bothers you so much to hit on, maybe you should dress properly.

Mia: What?

What's he talking about? I'm just wearing a white shirt and jeans. I look down at myself and immediately realize what he's referring to. My wet shirt had become transparent and stuck to my skin, exposing my inner wear. What the?! Heat rises to my face. Wait a minute, it's not just the blood that's making my cheeks hot, they're too hot!

Don't tell me, do I have a fever? I whip my head around to see Jason walking towards me. Ugh, I shaked my head too hard, my head's spinning like saucer.

Jason: Mia?!

Huh..? Why does his voice sound so far away? And why is my vision becoming darker..? I'm about to fall down but someone catches me in time.

???: Mia!

Eh? Who's calling my name..? I never find the answer and slowly lose my senses...