"Alright, I'm gonna tell you guys something. About two weeks ago, I decided that I'm going to go back. My uncle offered me a position at his company. It's like the Microsoft of Taiwan."
"What?! You're leaving???" my best friend L asked him.
"Yeah."
My eyes welled up with tears. It wasn't like I didn't know already. I had heard the same story two weeks ago, but from C. She had told me that Legend had spoken to her the day before and that he had decided to take the job opportunity, provided it's still available after he finishes grad school next year. But it still stunned me, hearing him say it, with his own voice and words. I didn't say a word, as he continued to explain everything to L. Thankfully, they dimmed the lights of the restaurant as a tear silently rolled down my cheek. I sat there, not knowing how to respond. I was too afraid to look at him and let him see my disappointment. I saw L glance at me, checking to see how I was taking the news, but I quickly looked away, fearing that he might notice my tears. I wanted to excuse myself to the restroom, but at the same time, I couldn't bring myself to get up, half afraid that I wouldn't be able to make it there on my own and half afraid that I might miss something that he would say. So I just continued to sit and keep quiet. I felt as though I was going to choke so as they talked, I just drank my water, until nothing was left, and I was just desperately swallowing air. I turned away from Legend, looking for the waiter who was explaining dinner to the next table. By then, I couldn't stop the tears. Luckily, the waiter didn't take long to fill my glass. But I could only try and erase the tears that rolled to my chin as I pretended to wipe my mouth with my napkin. Soon after, dessert arrived, and even though all three of us shared everything, I kept my eyes averted, trying to calm down.
Two nights ago, the only one who seemed to notice my state was a man at the next table, but he wasn't about to say anything...
