Serial Lover
- Lola Linuesa
- 3 mars 2023
- 4 min de lecture
Dernière mise à jour : 18 mars 2023
- Theme of the Writing Prompt on Reddit.
You know… I’m kinda what we call a « serial lover ». It’s the way women see me. Because I know how they work perfectly, and thanks to this birthmark changing everyday, I trap them so easily.
« You’re my soulmate. We will never let down each other. »
That’s what I say to them with a big smile. And it works. Again and again. After all, I’m really a beautiful guy. Obviously, that’s not me that says that (okay, just sometimes) but the women I meet each day. It’s not my fault if it’s so easy! And I have to admit… that’s thanks to them all that I can live a normal life. I don’t even have a proper house. So… each day, I sleep with another woman and have a new home. Isn’t that paradise?
Yesterday, it was Karin’s turn. She was really nice and lovely. But… even if I got attached to one of them, I have to move on. That’s kinda sad.
« Even if you lied to me and you’re not truly my soulmate… don’t you want to stay with me a little more ? » she asked me.
Honestly, it was heartbreaking. It’s not a situation that easy, even if I talk about paradise. Because I break a lot of hearts. I just want to act like a heartless guy when it comes to tell them the truth, but sometimes, I can’t stay blind to my own feelings. Karin was a really nice and beautiful woman.
« Karin, if you hear me, I’m really sorry. » I say whispering, looking at the sky in the middle of the street.
« Karin ? That’s not my name. »
The beguiling voice of a woman behind me. I turn back to see her. And again… a really beautiful woman. Even more than the others, I would say.
« Exactly. Your name is Sofia. »
She waves her finger.
« Hm-hm ! You’re wrong. I’m Gladys! »
She smiles at me, and I smile back at her.
« Aaaand because you’re wrong, you have to pay me a coffee! »
She trapped me. It’s a rare specimen. But I accepted her proposal.
We start drinking our coffee, talking about our respective lives. I, of course, lie to her. And comes the moment I see she has the same birthmark as me on her neck.
« Gladys… »
I look at her with widened eyes.
« God, it’s… you are… my soulmate? »
I show her my birthmark. We obviously have the same. Today. She laughs and smiles.
« Are you just noticing now? Why do you think I approached you first? And, in addition, in the middle of the street. »
Yeah… again… she trapped me. What a strange girl. I really like her.
So, as always, I play my best acting until the night comes. Gladys proposes me to go to a hotel room. I obviously accept.
And comes the moment we’re all lovey-dovey and have to go to bed. « To bed », yeah… one more time, a great place, and a good night to spend with another woman.
But, it’s weird… I feel like it’s another « something », with Gladys. Maybe… I like her more than all the others? She’s fun, all smiley, pretty, and so kind to me. I feel like… lying to her was a bad thing. Because I don’t want to go back to my daily life so quickly… I want to stay with her a little more.
« I’m going to the shower. » she tells me. I nod my head and wait for her, shirtless on the bed. I feel like… I’m up on cloud.
And… I start to fall asleep. Slowly. In the corner of my eyes, I see Gladys coming back from shower.
« Woopsie… Guess I overcharged your drink. I’m a really bad girl. »
She laughs cutely. But, her face… isn’t pretty and cute anymore. I can’t even move my body. I try to speak.
« What… did you… »
« What? Hum… let me think. Didn’t you trap Karin last night? My little sister, Karin. You remember, doesn’t it? »
Her… little sister? So, she was lying to me from the beginning… I’m so mad at her, right now.
« My birthmark is a false. I’ve observed you whole morning, after my dear Karin came back home in tears. You know, you’re a horrible person. And I just want to show you… that women can be strong and are not as dumb as you think. »
My body is so weak. I feel like I’m going to pass out.
The last thing I see with my blurry eyes is Gladys. My dear and horrible Gladys, stepping on my balls.
« Ya know, Karin told me she wasn’t the only one, so… »
She approaches slowly, scissors in hand…
« You’ll never trick another woman, honey. I’m going to make you pay… for everything you’ve done. Say bye bye to your little snake! »
She’s mad. Crazy. A psychopath. Gladys, you’re truly a strange girl. I hate you… and fuck. I love you, you bastard.
Farewell, little snake…