Me and my bestie transmigrated into a novel… as side characters doomed to be stepping stones for the female lead. So, we ran from that city, built a new life, even found love.
Then she appeared the female lead from nowhere and stole our boyfriend like we were nothing.
Now, we're stranded at a gas station, bags in hand, hearts broken, night falling.
"Bastard!"
"They don't deserve us," I said, looking at my bestie. "Saoirse"
She then points out her middle finger in the mid-air, "Fuck them, bastard."
"Yes, you are right. They are fucking loser." I shout. "But now what are we going to do. We are middle of nowhere. They left us here in this gas-station far-way from city and night is going to fall." I said looking at sky and then my phone.
She stares at our suitcases and bags. "I think they have been planning this from the very beginning of the trip."
"Me too. Why would they ask us to pack all our clothes and want to take us on a long drive to another city with that bitch?" I stated, holding my bag and suitcase.
She also held her bag and suitcase and said, "Yeah! And that's in another city unknown to us. If I see them again, I will definitely kill them."
"Now what to do, Saoirse!" I said looking at her. "I knew it he was cheating on me with that bitch. Even though he was having affair why would he do this. Leaving me here."
She made a sad face and stated, "I also know he was having affair with his sister friend. I was even thinking of giving him a chance."
After that, we couldn't stop venting about our boyfriends, their affair and everything. A few more hours passed. What else could we do? Our phone is dead and there was no sign of a cab or anything that could help us in this situation. And we buy some beer and got little bit of drunk.
Just like that--night fell,we didn't even know what time it was. We walked up to the counter and asked the guy behind it.
"What time is it? And please charge these two phones," she asked, leaning on the counter and handing the phones to him.
"10 o'clock," he said and took our phone to charge.
"We want more beer," I announced, slamming my hand on the counter.
He just gave us the beer, and we went outside again, starting to drink while shouting and cursing loudly. We are drunk now.
As soon as we finished our drinks, we get up and went inside the gas station to use our phone. As we get our phone and thank him. once more, we went outside and open our phone.
As I opened my phone, I saw a message from my ex's mistress. I checked it and saw him in bed with his mistress. I shouted, "What the fuck is this bitch's problem? You've got the man, what more do you want?"
I turned my phone toward Saoirse. Her face said it all. Then she turned her phone toward me. I saw a picture sent by ex boyfriend's mistress. Same like the one sent to me. We just nodded in disgusted.
As we were in our own world, chatting about this thing. We hear some noise then spot two biker come and filling the gas. Then an idea came in my mind.
"What is going in your head?" she asked me with a knowing look.
I also give her a knowing look and said "Do you want to make your ex jealous."
She just nod her head with a mischievous smile. So, I hand her my phone and said "Then follow me please."
I walked toward the two bikers. Just as I was about to reach them, I stopped, turned to Saoirse, and asked, "Which one do you like? Black or Gray"
"Umm… the gray one. Even though I can't see his face because they have their helmet on,"she answered, pointing at them.
I turn toward them with a playful smile and said, "So, I am black one. I like it." After that I walk to them and stop right front of the black one.
"Do you want something, Miss?" He said while looking at me.
I nod my head and ask, "Help me, please."
He tilted his head, arms crossed now as he leaned back against the bike and speak, "What can I do for you, Miss."
I hesitate for just a second before stepping closer, looking up at him with my most convincing puppy-dog eyes. "Can you hold me like you'd hold your girlfriend for a picture? Just for a moment. I… have some revenge to do."
That caught his attention. He looked up at me slightly. "Miss, I don't have a girlfriend," he said, tone cool but not unkind. "So it seems I can't help you—unless you tell me why you two are here this late."
I let out a soft sigh, letting my shoulders droop a little as I give him my best heartbroken expression. "Our boyfriends ditched us. Just left us here with nothing, like we didn't matter. So, please… help us make them regret it."
He just nodded, then stood up. I quickly walked over to his side after handing my phone to Saoirse. "Get ready to take the picture."
"As I turn back to him, I step closer and said softly, "Then I will and thank you for this." Without waiting for permission, I slid my arm around his neck, standing close enough that we could easily pass for a couple. I looked up at him and I can feel his gaze on me even from his helmet.
He didn't move away. Instead, his hand gently rest on my waist not too firm, not too loose. Just enough to sell the illusion.
And just like that, the camera clicked.