So I've never had this request before, but I had a friend come to me and ask to submit something for me to post on the blog. I thought it'd be interesting for some people to read about the topic they presented to me since I've never particularly touched on it. Check it out below and throw some feedback at me. Shout out to CM for the great read. -ChiTownGuevara
The phrase "good guys never win" is such a cliche nowadays, I could never believe it. It was only after experiences I've faced myself that I realized how true it is. Maybe it's because of my age and people my age don't know what's good for them until it's too late. Or maybe the certain people I've dealt with actually are into badasses. Let me tell you the story of my friends Mike and Cindy.
Both were going through tough breakups when they met at a dinner party. They got to talking and enjoyed each others company. It actually took a couple more meetings for Mike to finally get Cindy's number because Cindy was now overly protective of herself and Mike just didn't care for a relationship any longer. Regardless, the workings of a new relationship came together. They texted each other nonstop. Then came the late night phone calls. Every single night. Hanging out everyday was now a routine. They always met up after school, during weekends, after holiday parties, etc. I couldn't imagine one without the other. She talked about him nonstop to anyone that would listen. You would've thought they were newlyweds. But this wasn't a relationship. They claimed to be nothing more than best friends. The best of friends, in fact.
It wasn't just an infatuation that they had for each other. It was true love. You could tell from the moment they looked at each other that they truly cared about one another. Whenever Mike was hurt, Cindy would cry for him. Whenever Cindy was scared, Mike was always there within a split second's notice to go and hold her. The night Cindy's mother died, Mike stayed with her all night with the risk of failing his exam the next morning. Even still, Mike never had the courage to ask her out because he believed in the philosophy "Good Guys Never Win." He brought this philosophy up to Cindy one night. Cindy adamantly denied such a statement and said that ultimately, good guys always win. She explained how Mike had fixed her after she had been broken from her last relationship. Mike mirrored the same sentiments. It took 9 months for Mike to gather the courage to finally kiss her. It seemed like a match made in heaven.
Like in any relationship, being around each other for so long finally seemed to be getting to them. Little habits they each had started to annoy both Mike and Cindy. But they still ended their days by saying "I love you" to each other. They loved each other, but their relationship had matured. They weren't all over each other any longer, but they still deeply cared about each other. They trusted each other with all of their secrets. There was nothing that could break this bond. Or so it seemed.
About a year after they were officially a couple, Cindy came across someone she had met through a mutual friend. A good looking guy by all means. However, Cindy hated his attitude because he acted like a jerk. The jock in high school, she had imagined. But this kept her interested for some reason. They started talking. She hated how he degraded women, always talking about which girl he wanted to sleep with next. Apparently he had gone as far as getting engaged to a Muslim girl just so he could sleep with her. But Cindy couldn't get away from this jerk. At the same time, Mike couldn't get a hold of Cindy as often as he was able to just a few months earlier. They were drifting apart. In the hardest way imaginable for Mike. He couldn't believe the girl of his dreams was slipping away. Cindy was sad, but she had this new guy now. He comforted her with his badass attitude. Weird, but true.
When a few days had gone by since they'd talked, Cindy wondered why her boyfriend didn't hit her up anymore. She called and texted Mike, but no answer. She ran into him on campus one morning and confronted him about why he was avoiding her. Mike was deeply hurt by what she was doing. He didn't say much, but it was clear that he no longer wanted to be with Cindy. At the time, Cindy didn't care. He was acting like a girl, why couldn't he be like this new guy? Guys, after all, should be a badass. Yeah, Mike had some of those bad boy qualities, but he always acted soft in front of her. She didn't need that. She needed this new guy. And she got him.
Less than 3 weeks after Cindy became official with Mr. New Guy, she lost her virginity to him. Soon after that, he bounced. With no trace. It was months later that Cindy came to discover that he was married the whole time they were together. Not only that, but he had leaked some provocative pictures she had sent him to her friends. She was embarrassed, heartbroken, and mentally destroyed. She had passed someone who she could see be the father to her kids for someone that had nothing to offer her besides good looks.
Mike, I don't know where you are now but I hope you read this. It's been over 6 months since I saw you or heard from you for the last time. There's nothing in the world that will help me make up for how badly I messed up. You had everything I needed and wanted. I would jump into your arms in a heartbeat even though I know you'll never take me back. Good guys win, Mike. You were wrong. They always win because they don't do stupid things like I did. You will find a girl that can treat you right. A girl that will see what I saw in you and keep you for that reason. A girl that you deserve. Someone that's not me. I still love you. I love you for being the person you are and the impact you've had on me. I love you for being a good guy. My mother always loved you too. She was so excited whenever I brought up the thought of marrying you. I'm truly sorry for everything. You were my closest friend and I let you go because I was a stupid little girl.
I'm at a loss for words. I can't believe I lost the best thing to happen to my life. This is my message to all the guys that consider themselves "good guys." Stay that way. Good guys win.
Love,
Cindy.
UPDATE BY CHITOWNGUEVARA: This is a GUEST post lol. I should've made that more clear. I did not write this story nor do I know the characters in them. I had a request by someone to post the story, so I did. That should clear it up.
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