Caleb

New Year’s Eve is finally here. I’m about to have a ball here tonight. Samantha has been giving me some vibes that I wanna see where they may go. But I don’t know, because she is still stuck on Min Jun. I’m gonna get a chance to be with Juniper tonight, she just doesn’t know it. I’m gonna go along with Samantha’s plan tonight, then I’m gonna bounce out of this place because I will need to hide my face for a while. I was planning about leaving after I went to Juniper’s place, but Samantha begged me to stay and help her at this charity event. Plus she added a nice amount of cash to go along with it, so I saw no reason to finish the job we started. Juniper will be mad at me, but hopefully she will understand how much I love her. I really do, and I know I fucked up. She is that chick that a guy like me gotta keep around and have kids with. She’s not like all these other tricks, who are out here for money and some dick, she’s the real one that you build a life together.

Now thinking of Samantha, she’s a woman with goals. Even though she’s a bit psycho right now she just needs to let me hit just right, I’ll make her forget all about him. She’s curious, I could tell by the way she looks at me. She sees me naked when she looks at me, she just needs to give me the chance. As I was walking the hotel stairs, the door of a car parked out front opened, out popped Samantha looking good as fuck. She had her hair pulled up, showing her neck with a very delicate chain hanging low just between her perky twins. She wore a black body hugging floor length dress with teardrop earrings and a strappy pair of stilettos.

“Beautiful.” I said as I approached her.

“Thank you, You look fucking good yourself.” She said, stepping back to take a good look. I did my turn so she could see my entire outfit. It was a nice tux she had sent over for me to wear. I didn’t have a reason to have a tux therefore if she wanted me to go, she needed to supply a brotha with one.

“Thank you baby.” We entered the car and we were off to the event.

Samantha and I walked around the great hall the event was being held in, looking at silent auction items before we found our seats. We saw Juniper and Min Jun hanging with their friends, laughing and enjoying the festivities. It was Samantha’s idea to try to get them separated for the New Year’s Countdown. Normally, couples will kiss at the ring of the New Year, which could symbolize the new beginning. Samantha didn’t want Min Jun to kiss Juniper for the New Year. The girl was insane, but I was just going along with the flow.

Min Jun

The event was in full swing as it ticked closer to midnight. Everyone was enjoying themselves, we were hanging out with the usual group. I was happy Juniper was able to see Se-ra because Taehyung invited her to the event. Juniper looked like a goddess. She had her hair in a low ponytail with her hair pulled back and a small part in the front. She looked so beautiful. She wore long dangle earrings and a winter white floor length dress, with the bracelet and ring I gave her to finish off her outfit. I had a nice black tux with the pants stopping just above my ankles. We looked as if we stepped out of a magazine. I wore my necklace proudly along with my ring. I held Juniper’s hand almost the entire time, except when we would go to the restroom or if we needed a drink.

“This is amazing Min Jun. Thank you for bringing me.”

“Of course. Anything for you.” I said, tipping her head up, giving her a quick kiss.

“Ok you two.” Jin said as he walked up with Mindi. She looked worried and a bit out of sorts.

“Are you feeling okay Mindi?” I asked. She looked like she was really nervous.

“Yeah, I just have a thing about being around a lot of people.” She said, fanning herself.

“Are you sure?”

“Yes, I’m fine, thank you.” She said looking at Jin who looked a little worried.

“Well why don’t we get to our table so she can sit.” Juniper said. We all walked looking around and found our table.

Around 11:15 pm, I went over to the bar to get another drink for Juniper. I didn’t pay much attention to those who were standing at the bar, I was on a mission to get my drink and get back to Juniper. As I was waiting for my drink, a familiar voice graced my ears, I turned to my right and it was Samantha.

“Hello Min Jun.” She said as she was sitting at the bar with her drink in hand.

“Samantha. Why are you here? Why do you always pop up now?” I drilled.

“Damn Min Jun, I’m not here because you are here. I’m here for charity. You know I’ve always participated in charity events.” She quipped.

“I’m sorry. It’s just that you keep popping up and doing more than is needed.”

“I’m sorry. I know I had the wrong approach. I should have asked directly, forgive me.” She said. She looked sincere, but this is Samantha, she knew what I would fall for.

“I’ve heard it before Samantha and every time I hear it, something else happens. Why are you trying to break up my relationship?” I ask outright.

“I want to be with you Min Jun, we belong together. We have a past, what does she have with you?” She snapped. The bartender placed my drinks on the bar.

“She has my heart.” I replied.

“Does she really? You know, you said that to me before Min Jun.” She said getting closer to me. She placed her hands around my neck and laid her body close to mine.

“What are you doing?” I said slowly, pulling her arms down.

“Min Jun, we belong together. You know this.” She said. I looked at her and she was serious. I didn’t expect her to go this way of trying to get with me. I looked around to see if I could see Juniper; she was looking at her phone as if she was replying to a text message.

“Is all this because I didn’t help you with your Youtube channel?” I turned around to Samantha and she turned towards me looking suspiciously.

“Well, I would have loved it if you helped me with it. It would have blown up if you would have allowed me to access exclusive videos. I think this is a combination of a few things to be honest.”

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“What do you mean?” I asked curiously.

“I care for you Min Jun and we work well together. We have history, you know what I love and I know what you need.” She said, looking at me.

“Samantha, there is no us. Not anymore. That left when you left me. My heart belongs to someone else.” I said, picking up the drinks on the bar behind her. She looked pissed off as I walked away back to the table sipping one of the drinks.

Juniper

While I was waiting for Min Jun to return from the bar, my phone started vibrating on the table. Everyone had left the dance floor and left me waiting for Min Jun to return. I pulled up my phone and it’s a text message from Caleb.

[Caleb] I hope you get everything that you deserve.

[Juniper] Thank you. Why are you telling me this?

[Caleb] I’m leaving tonight. I’m done here. I would like to see you if I can, one last time, for me to say I’m sorry to you properly.

[Juniper] You’re leaving for real?

[Caleb] Yes, after this event. I’ll probably hit a few clubs after this but I’m flying out very early, so no reason to sleep.

[Juniper] You’re here at the event?

[Caleb] Yes, so is Samantha, so watch out.

[Juniper] Ok

[Caleb] So will you meet with me?

[Juniper] Ok.

[Caleb] I’ll call when I’m close.

He was leaving, that is a relief! I could finally breathe, he finally got the hint, or so I hope. I didn’t have to worry about Caleb, therefore I could focus on getting Samantha out of our lives. She's been a pimple on my ass for a long time and now it’s time to pop it. Caleb told me that she was at the event, which means she’s looking for Min Jun. I looked around the floor and I saw Min Jun coming back with our drinks, sipping on one.

“Here you go.” He said as he placed a drink on the table in front of me.

“Thank You.” I took a sip and it was strong yet good, it tasted like melon. I drank more and it was just as delicious. It was getting closer to the time of the countdown and no one was back at the table.

“Where is everyone?” Min Jun asked, looking around.

“Last time I saw them, they were dancing.” I said taking another sip. Min Jun had downed his drink and he was still looking around.

“Ah, I see Jin and Mindi. Let me go get them, tell Se-ra and Taehyung to wait at the table when they return, I want to make a New Year’s toast.” Min Jun said walking to get Jin and Mindi.

As he left the table, my phone rang again, it was Caleb. He wanted me to meet him at the door, he was leaving before the countdown. I looked around and left to meet Caleb and close the chapter on that part of my past. The New Year was going to bring new and amazing things in my life.

Min Jun

As I walked over to the dance floor, I saw Mindi walk off the floor towards the restrooms. I eyed Jin and joined him.

“Hey Jin.” I yelled for him to look my way. He was dancing and looked up. He waved when he saw me and he turned to look for Mindi. She was nowhere to be found. Jin danced over to me.

“Hey Min Jun, Happy New year!” He said excitedly.

“Yes, let’s go back to the table, I want to make a toast.”

“Where are the others?” He asked.

“I don’t know, but go back to the table, I’ll look on the other side of the room. “ I said and Jin started back to the table.

As I walked, things started getting a bit fuzzy, things were feeling weird. I felt as if I was going in slow motion and the world was moving every time I took a step.The drink may have been a bit too strong. My head was feeling like I was spinning. It was 5 minutes before Midnight, I had to get back to Juniper for our New Year’s kiss. I closed my eyes to regain my balance. This was way more than a drink, this didn’t feel like I was drunk. I felt like I didn’t have any control. Then I heard a familiar voice, it was like music to my ears.

“Hey Min Jun, you look like you’ve had a bit too much.” She said.

“Yes I have. Is this Juniper? Something’s wrong Juniper, I’m not feeling so good right now.” I said to her.

“Oh I’m sorry you’re not feeling good, let’s go sit down so you can feel better.” She said taking my hand.

Everything was looking so weird to me, like a Picasso painting. My head was spinning and I was trying my best to focus, but it wasn’t working. I just let her guide me because each time I opened my eyes, it was as if I had vertigo. As I walked with her, it seemed as if we were outside the hall in the lobby area. She found me a seat, which I needed so much. She wiped sweat from my brow as I tried to cool down. She caressed my face and it felt so good. My love was taking care of me. I was so happy to have her. I heard the countdown and everyone counting, 3, 2, 1! Happy New Year! Everyone cheered. She held my face and planted a nice, wet kiss on my lips. It was a bit strange as she bit and sucked my lip, something she had never done before. She kissed me hard as her tongue searched my mouth. I started feeling dirty for some reason as if something wasn’t right. I had to force myself to gain control as she was still kissing me. Then all of a sudden I hear Jin’s voice in the background.

“No! You Bitch!” Jin said as he ran down the hallway; he pulled me away from her as I tried to focus, it wasn’t Juniper. It was Samantha I kissed for New Years.

Juniper

I stood at the entrance waiting for Caleb, then I saw him outside smoking a cigarette. I go outside to chat quickly with him, saying goodbye for the last time.

“Hi.” I said approaching him.

“Hi.” He said blowing out the smoke.

“You look good. You look damn good.” He said it made me blush. He always knew how to make me smile.

“Thank you. You look good too.” I said.

“Look, I’m sorry, I never meant for it to get like this. Not like this.” He said. I was curious about what he was saying.

“What do you mean, aren’t you leaving?” I asked and suddenly felt a bit of center.

“Yeah I am, I just have one more thing to do then I’m out.” He answered. It was getting late and I needed to get back in before the countdown but the world started spinning. What was in that drink? It was stronger than I thought. It seemed as though my eyes were spinning and I was trying to focus on one steady object, but it wasn’t worth it.

“Well have fun tonight, don’t drink too much or you will miss your flight.” I said, holding my head as the world started turning.

“Yeah, I’ll hit a few places and then call it an early night.” He said.

“So what is this one more thing, what do you have to do?” I asked, trying to hold myself up. Caleb grabbed me before I lost balance. That drink was a lot stronger than what I thought. I wonder how Min Jun is feeling.

“This.” Caleb said as he kissed me. I didn’t want to kiss him and I definitely didn’t want Min Jun to see me kiss him. I pushed him off of me and tried to run back towards the banquet hall.

“Wait Juniper!”

“There’s nothing we need to talk about Caleb. Have a nice life.” I said turning towards the building, which looked like a building encased inside a glass box, so you could see the hallways that ran alongside the different event rooms. I focused just in time on the building to see Min Jun and Samantha sitting and kissing in the hallway near the banquet hall. I wasn’t sure if I was seeing correctly, my head was buzzing and I didn’t understand what the fuck was going on. This was information overload but I knew I saw Min Jun and Samantha kissing. I was devastated. My heart dropped and everything went black.