I’m Someone Else

Much to Aaron’s surprise, Thomas actually came to the gathering. And he smells like sweat. You’re embarrassing us and disgusting everyone else.

“You can’t say that, Aaron.” Howard thought it was discourteous of Aaron. It’s just the smell of sweat. Just close your nose to it, bud.

“You should have called us after you retired from the military. We’re your friends.” Howard sat down beside Thomas and wrapped an arm around him. He didn’t seem to be averse to Thomas at all. In fact, he was friendly.

“I lost your numbers,” Thomas said awkwardly. Eight years in the military almost made society forget about him.

Howard was Thomas’ best friend back in high school. They snuck out of school one weekend to get some alcohol, but they drank a bit too much, so they came back to the dorms holding each other.

And then Thomas realized something. Oh, so Sean and William reserved a spot in the hotel where my high school friends are having a gathering? That’s a coincidence.

“Here. Jot down my number.”

Howard and Thomas exchanged numbers. Though years had passed, Howard would still think of his best friend, and he respected his decision of giving up on his studies to join the military. Only a real man can do that. He’s serving the nation. And I only befriend real men.

Aaron said, “Our classmates are here, so I’ll be going now.” He said see you later and left them.

friends miss you. You always come up in our conversations.”

You go. I’ll

shook his head. After what Izzy said to him, his eyes were opened to reality. Their friendship during their teenage years meant nothing. None of those guys are gonna treat me like a

go. It’s alright.” Howard saw what Izzy said to Thomas on WhatsApp, and he knew what his friend was worried about. “Anyone

it.” Thomas waved his hands. Out of all his highschool friends, only Howard was his friend.

been a while,

thought to himself, Never realized we had a lot of hotties in our class. Even the

even call us after you came back. And you feel a lot more forlorn

himself. If he just went to college like the rest of us, his life would have been

military. Eight years of violence is going to turn anyone into crud.” Izzy shot Thomas a venomous glare. That’ll teach you not to trip me up. You made the president

He wanted to remind everyone that Thomas’ ex cheated on

young. Just work hard and you’ll get your break

heard you’re working as a driver at Pearson Group? Why? Come work for me. I’ll make you a workshop chief. Seven hundred dollars a month. How does that sound?” Harold sympathized with Thomas and

come after you. Besides, he’s not skilled at all, and you want him to be a chief? He’s going to ruin your business, you fool,” Izzy mocked as naturally as she

was at a loss for words. Hey,

the hell are you talking about?” Howard snarled.

Hey, I know your brother lost out on the job, but it’s not Thomas’ fault. You said it loud and clear that your president picked