THE BAD BOY OF MANHATTAN
Chapters 77. Dilemmas.

Four heads old, single, and pathetic. Even the woman who made him willingly humble himself by pursuing him, fell into the arms of an eighteen-year-old monk, who was his own godson. Son of his own best friend.

On top of his luxurious living room couch, James sat leaning back. In his hand was a bottle of wine that only half remained.

Back again in his chaotic mind, James still did not want Emma to dump him and fell into the arms of Elric. Why is it that when he finds the right person and wants to be taken seriously, the universe does not support him?

He is nothing more than a loser. What a shitty position. James Hellbound basist who is so easy to get women, had to stumble after an Emma Lopez. He really wanted that girl. But, the road is dead-end. He had to take an alternative route. Although it's actually embarrassing. But what can I do. He was already ambitious to get the girl. Somehow the result how, obviously, he will try as much as possible.

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While entering her apartment, Emma, heard the sound of a guitar shrill from inside Elric's room. The girl took a deep breath. He stood in front of the door of Elric's room, hesitating to knock him. But he had to talk to his girlfriend. The problems they are facing are quite complicated. And he felt there should be no misunderstanding between them.

When there was a pause from the sound of the guitar screeching, his hand was slowly knocking on the door. A little while later, Elric appeared, with an adorable face.

"Hi, Emma," said the young man. "Wanna come in (want in)?" bargained for.

Emma covered her faint smile. Then go into the room that looks a little messy. He sat on the edge of the bed, waiting for Elric to come to him.

"Why did you quit your band, El?" Emma asked Elric who was now sitting next to her.

"It should be" replied Elric while commenting on his faint smile. He tried to hide a feeling in his heart. No matter what kind of feeling, he could not explain it in words.

"Because of me?"

"Don't say that, Em. I'm out because I'm no longer in line with other personnel and management."

"But Darren?" Emma looked at Elric.

"Why Darren?" Elric asked back. He also greeted Emma.

"Your band is very important to Darren. He's the one who started from the beginning. Don't you want to think about that?"

"Eum!" Elric grabbed Emma's palm and grabbed it. "It's not just a matter of the band, or the principle of my life. But, it's also about you and me."

Emma shakes. "I know you're not willing to leave your band, El. I know your heart is heavy. I know how you feel."

"El, why?" Emma was shocked to hear Elric's decision. This is not true. Music is his soul. And Emma could capture the glare of joy in Elric's eyes. "Don't do that (don't do that), El," he asked. He did not want to be a barrier to Elric achieving his dream. The young man had fallen back in love with music, which he had left behind because of an ego bump with his father. And on Emma's own advice, Elric begins to touch his guitar again. And now, that young man should not stop just for trivial reasons. Ehimself.

"I've decided, Em. I really don't want to part with you."

"I'm not going anywhere, Elric!" sergeant Emma.

Elric shook his head loudly. He does not want James to enter Emma's life again, when he is off guard. "Already, Emma. I'm fine getting out of my band. I wouldn't be okay if I were away from you."

"No, El. You're not okay." Emma refuted all of Elric's statements. The young man's eyes clearly showed that he was not okay. Maybe Elric is in a big dilemma.

Both were silent for a moment. Drowning in each other's minds. Either what they are dealing with is a complicated thing or they themselves make it complicated.

For Elric, he doesn't want to lose Emma, although there is a chance that the girl will accept whatever will happen later in their relationship. But he didn't want to take any risks. Moreover, there was the Baptist who lurked the moments he was off guard.

As for Emma, even though she convinced herself to accept the risk of what her relationship with Elric would be like, she was honestly haunted by fear. Fear Elric will change if the young man is at the peak of his career. But he also did not want to be selfish. Music is essential to Elric.

"Maybe we both need time to think." Emma finally gave up her words.

"Em, please. Just accept my decision, okay?"

"Seriously, Elric. We need time to think about all this."

"Nrank ...." Elric again grabbed Emma's hand but the girl brushed it off slowly. The young man also breathed heavily. "Why do we have to make all this so complicated, Em."

"It's complicated. I'm a psychology graduate. This is closely related to our respective mental. And we can't be too rushed to decide everything. Seriously, El .. We need time." Emma moved from her seat.

"Em ... Where are you going?" Elric followed Emma out of her room.

"I'm going to my room." Emma entered her room and closed the door right in front of Elric's face.

Elric clenched his hand furiously. He raised his head while exhaling a rough breath. He doesn't think why Emma complicates everything. What does it mean they need time to think? Emma should have been able to see her sincerity without hesitation choosing the girl.

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