My Ex Is My Bestfriend

It was time for Minho to go. And I am sad, very sad to see him go. But what could I do. I can't follow him there and he obviously can't leave his work just for me. We haven't reached the part where we're both CEOs of a huge company or we have a job that doesn't demand our time.

"Minho, take care okay?"

"Of course baby. You should too, okay?"

"Yes." I hugged him tight. "Text me when you have arrived okay? And don't doze."

"Yes baby. And it's just near. Don't worry. I'll reach Silver City safely."

"I know. I just can't help it, I always worry."

"I know."

"Are you sure you won't let me send you off at the office?"

"It's not safe there, and you're going to go home alone. We don't know what dangerous creatures lurk in the dark."

I laughed. "What dangerous creatures are you talking about? Are we in a fantasy world?"

"Hahahaha. Just kidding. But it's okay. Stay here and be a good girl."

"Yesyes. Okay you go now. It's getting late."

He kissed both my cheeks, and lingered for awhile on my lips. I savored it.

"See you Cassidy," he said breathlessly against my lips. " I love you."

"Take care baby," I replied. "I love you too."

***

I waited for Minho's text that he arrived safely before going to sleep. I really couldn't sleep if I'm always worrying. I paced around my room, ate some snacks, browsed videos on facebook.

An hour has passed and still there was no sign of Minho's text. Okay I'm such a worry-wart. Okay calm down. Maybe he just went to the restroom. Okay Cassidy chill.

Thirty minutes had passed after the supposed time Minho should have arrived and there was still no text. Okay I am starting to panic.

I stood outside and watched the skies. Okay who am I kidding. I couldn't possibly see him from here. I dashed to get my phone and texted him.

-Minho, are you already in Silver City?"-

I put the phone down and sat at the couch. I will wait for his text, whatever it takes. I just have to trust him that he'd take care of himself. I know Minho. He would be safe.

And before I knew it, I fell asleep.

I was woken up by the ringing of my phone.

"Hello?"

"Baby, I am-"

"Minho?" I sat up abruptly and checked the caller ID. Yes, it's Minho! "Are you in Silver City?"

I heard him sigh. "Yes. I'm sorry I didn't inform you immediately. There was some emergency and we need to handle it right away. Baby, I'm really sorry. Did I wake you?"

I was rather disappointed that he prioritized his work and forgot updating me. Okay this is so not you Cassidy. I am an understanding person. Inhale. Exhale.

"Baby?"

"Yeah?"

"Did you hear what I said?"

"Yes I did. And it's okay. You called me now. At least I know now you arrived safely."

"Of course. What do you expect from me?" He chuckled. "And I promised you I'd take care of myself always."

I know. "Okay. Shouldn't you sleep now?"

"Yeah. But I wanted to hear your voice more. I missed you already Cassidy."

I looked at the time. 8pm. I guess it's still early.

"So what do you wanna talk about?"

"Well, I don't know. I really am not a great conversation starter. You know that Minho. Why don't you try?"

He laughed. "I don't know too. I really just wanted to hear your voice. Well, could you sing for me?"

"Sing?"

"Yes. Sing. I know you have a great voice."

"Uhm, well I am not really great, I'm just so-so. Unlike you."

"It doesn't matter baby. Even your speaking voice is so great to hear. So, you singing would be even greater."

"Okay, but I warned you. No regrets."

"Never."

And so I sang the song I dreamt of singing to my husband to be, whoever he may be.

"ooh na na na na na na

ooh na na na na na na

ooh na na na na na na

ooh na na na na na na"

I heard some rustle on the other line. I think he's lying down. I continued,

"Let me cater to you

'Cause baby this is your day

Baby you blow me away

I got your slippers,

your dinner,

your dessert and so much more

Anything you want, just let me cater to you

Inspire me from the heart,

Can't nothing tear us apart

You're all I want in a man,

I put my life in your hands

your dinner,

your dessert and so much more

Anything you want, I wanna cater to you"

"Was that good?"

"Oh Cass so beautiful."

And as if what he said is a sign for me to go on, I sang again my favorite part,

"I wanna give you my breath, my strength, my will to you

That's the least I can do,

Let me cater to you

Through the good,

The bad,

The ups and the downs

I'll still be here for you

Let me cater to you

Cause you're beautiful (you're beautiful)

I love the way you are (you are)

Fulfill your every d.e.s.i.r.e (d.e.s.i.r.e)

Your wish is my command (command)

I wanna cater to my man"

Yes, I'll do everything for you, even if what I'm going to say to you would hurt you so much. But I respect you, and I love you so much. It would be an insult to you if I don't say it. If you're going to leave me because of that, I won't blame you because I know in myself that I don't deserve you. But until then, I would continue loving you. Until then.

"Let me cater to you

'Cause baby this is your day

Do anything for my man

Baby you blow me away

I got your slippers,

your dinner,

your dessert and so much more

Anything you want, just let me cater to you

Inspire me from the heart,

Can't nothing tear us apart

You're all I want in a man,

I put my life in your hands

I got your slippers,

your dinner,

your dessert and so much more (more)

Anything you want, I wanna cater to you"

"Cassidy...."

"You know, I planned to sing that on my wedding. To sing to my husband, my other half. But I guess we could move it forward, because I feel like we're already heading to one."

"Well, I hope that would be us." He laughed and then said solemnly, "Cassidy, I would do the same to you. I will always cater to your needs, your wants until my last breath. Because I love you, and all that matters to me is your happiness. I love you baby."

I feel like I'm going to cry. Minho whyyyy. You are so sweet to me, and it's giving me a hard time in making the decision of telling you about Ethan and I.

My tears began to fall incessantly. "Minho," my voice cracked. "I love you too. I love you so much."

"Ssssshhhhh. Stop crying, I'm not there to wipe it away. There, there."

Minho coaxed me until I've got no tears left to shed. And we were silent for a time.

"Well," I croaked. "I guess, we really should sleep. We still have work tomorrow."

He sighed. "Yeah. So tired."

"Yeah. But this is for our future, so we have to endure first."

"Okay. Let's sleep. Goodnight baby."

"Goodnight. I love you."

"I love you too."

"Sweet dreams of me, Minho."

"I always do. Mwah."