My head was aching for admitting all of this. My friends are damn surprised to about it. And I'm not that stupid to feel their disappointment.
Of course, they won't allow me to come to him again.
They have been with me all through my sufferings. I witnessed how they wanted to get even with him as they watch me cry all those nights.
"So, you're saying that the first time you met him was during your acquaintance party? And you never tell it to us?" Sam was now furious. She gave me a questioning look which drives me crazy inside.
I can't seem to find the words to answer her question.
I bit my lower lip in guilt.. I just didn't know that I still had to say it to them..
"I didn't expect him to be there too that's why, I just left that night." I looked away.
I wanted to explain my side but I don't know how. It was a sudden reunion and if I had to choose, I would pick the one which will make us separate forever.
But that's not the case now.
"He'll gonna break you if you continues to meet with him again, Raine." Gia said, shaking her head.
"I know.. That's why I'm going to his shop tomorrow and return it."
I placed back the small box inside my bag and went inside my room. My mood had vanished now. I just wanted to sleep and rest.
I took a shower first so I could feel freshen up before going to bed. I also applied my skin care while I was yawning. It's such a miracle to experience this kind of sleepiness.
I always had sleepless nights due to my stress and I don't know what that is. I just find myself to sleep when I'm drinking my pills. So I guess, I could ditch that tonight.
I was about to put on my sleep mask when my phone vibrates on side table. I immediately picked it up even though I haven't seen the caller.
"Hello?" I answered in a sleepy voice. "Did I wake you up?"
It's Jacob.
I smiled as I've heard his worried voice. He always worry about me and it's so funny most of the time.
"I was just about to sleep but then you called. What's up?"
I tried to contain my yawn. I felt really sleepy.
"I just called to say goodnight.." His voice was husky.
"Oh. Good night, Jacob.."
I smiled and I didn't know what happened next. I just felt everything has black out. When I wake up, I went inside the bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth.
I laughed at myself as I saw my hair got messed up. It was so ugly that I can't help but to really laugh while I'm brushing my teeth. I even chocked because of that, so I immediately spit out the toothpaste on my mouth.
Damn. I'm so stupid.
After wiping my face, I decided to go to the kitchen and have my breakfast so I could gain a lot of energy to face Noah later.
The anticipation to give back the gift that wasn't really meant for me was eating me alive. It was dangerous for me to accept it. I wouldn't dare to keep it until my grave, that's why I really wanted to give it back now.
Not tomorrow, I want now.
"You're early dear,"
I froze on my position as I've heard my mom's voice. I was about to toast some bread but she suddenly speak behind me.
I slowly turned my head to the living room to see her but then, I was more shocked to see Pierre beside her.
He's wearing his black shirt and a black top, partnered it with a beige slacks and a black sneakers.
I was a bit startled when he clenched his teeth sidewards as he roamed around our apartment. His perfect jawline mastered it with it's curve in his new hair cut which emphasized his good-looking figure.
I also didn't noticed Gia and Jessy on the other side while staring at him silently. I felt a bit embarrassed, because they looked so obvious!
I know, Pierre was just looking around just to find an excuse to escape their creepy stares.
"What are you doing here, mom? Why didn't you call me?" I walked towards them and glanced at Pierre for a moment.
"I just wanted to check on you, darling. Is that prohibited?" She looked worried.
God. I hate it when we're talking like this with other people around, listening to our conversation.
"I'm fine, mom. I'll call you when I'm not, I already said that," I turned my eyes at Pierre.
"Good morning, Mr. Griffin." I greeted.
He looked surprised when I called him that. It's so awkward you know..
"G-good morning, Ms. Scott," he greeted back under his mysterious reaction.
"May I ask why you're here?"
I wanted to know, of course. He's here, but why?
"Ah. I called him as soon as I arrived here," My mom interjects.
"What?!" My brows furrowed.
"I called him--"
"Why would you call him if you're not that close to him?"
"Raine.."
"Mom, it's so embarrassing to Mr. Griffin!" I glanced at Pierre.
"Okay! I'm sorry!" She shouted back. "Pierre, I'm sorry for disturbing you.."
"You're not ma'am. I'm willing to help. For you and for your daughter.." Pierre said with those cold gazes.
How would I believed him if he's looking at us like this?!
Damn it!
"Thank you, Pierre. I've heard you're also Raine's instructor? Can you look after my daughter--"
"Mom!"
I glared at her but she just laughed and ignored me.
"Sure, Ma'am." Pierre simply answered.
I rolled my eyes for that. Okay, if they wanted to do it. I'll just let them be. I can't do anything about it anymore, especially that my mom decide it.
Damn.
"I'll go wash up now."
I bid my goodbye at them and started to go inside my room. My friends told me that we have something to discuss later and I know that already.
Those bitches are getting nosy. I just wanted to get rid of them.
When I head out, I immediately go to Noah's shop so I could give back his gift. I know it's rude to give it back but it's also wrong to receive it.
I chose to be separated with him before and I'll choose that path. I'm not going to return anymore.
I was wearing my black tank top and my khaki cargo pants partnered it with a white rubber shoes and a denim jacket on top.
I also bring out my mirror inside my bag and checked if my make smudge from riding a grab.
Okay. I know that's too exaggerated.
"Let's stop here, Sir."
I won't beat around the bush now, I'll go straight and give him this.
I released a heavy breath before going inside. I was a bit startled to see a lot of clients inside but then it's so unfortunate to know that he's out again!
Damn. Why does he always have his business meeting outside? Can't he do it inside his office?!
I went to my school, looking disappointed. I really wanted to give it back to him but the faith doesn't seem to agree with my plan.
Oh god. What are your plans? I wanted him out of my life now. Why do you make it hard for me?
Should I just dropped by his unit? Do he still used his old unit until now?
Ugh! It's so frustrating!
2 weeks had passed again and I can't really seem to meet with Noah.
I already tried to come to his unit but I can't. He was like a person who's on the wanted list and is already hiding. If we're still dating, I would think that he's probably avoiding me.
"Hey, you looked stressed again. Take this,"
I was back to my senses when Jacob flicked my forehead and gave me a white paperbag.
"What's this?" I asked, opening it.
He just smiled and wait for me to open it. My eyes widened when I saw a red jersey that our school logo marked on it!
And the back was printed with his last name and number! Gosh! Is he giving me this?
"Wear that later, I wanted to see you on it so I'll become inspired," He said while looking at the jersey.
Oh my, I can't believed he's giving me this!
"Thank you! I'll gonna wear it later and show you how it fits me very well!"
I giggled and went to the restroom to change. I was so excited to wear it, gosh! It's my first time you know..
"Can you stay away from me? I don't even like you!" I heard a familiar voice of a woman.
I stopped by the side of the restroom where they wouldn't see me. Oh god. Am I too nosy to eavesdrop on their conversation?
Or is it still a conversation? Maybe an argument?
"Why can't you like me too, huh? I'm the one's who's beside you all along, Jennie! I was with you when your dad keeps hurting you--"
"I never asked you to stay with me! You fucking chose to stay Harry! And now you're telling me all of this? Fuck you!"
"Wait--don't go, Jennie! No!"
I covered my mouth in surprised. I never expect to hear it from them. I thought they were close now, but I think I'm wrong.
This is so heart breaking. I felt so sorry for Harry and I also felt bad for Jennie. Oh god.
I just wore the jersey when they left and when I started to sit at the bench with my friends, I was looking at Jennie the whole time. I'm worried about her but she's smiling like nothing happened awhile ago.
How can she hide that? How can she wear a mask without anyone noticing it?
"Oh my god! Raine, look! Jacob shoots 3 points!" Jennie shouted while jumping in so much happiness with Marco.
And with that, my attention immediately diverted to Jacob who's now playing so cool on the ring. Our school scored higher than the other school now! Oh god!
Another quarter had passed again and we're our score was still far better than the opponent.
I jumped in so much happiness as Jacob scored consecutive 3 points without failing. He's so good!
The whole court was shouting now and my throat was already aching for shouting too much. Jennie was already laughing with my Marco as they watched how the other member at the opponent lose its balance because of it's dirty work.
That's funny though.
And for that last quarter, our school owns the ring. Jacob was a beast. He never lets anyone come to his way and that leads for them to win the game.
Everyone was shouting in happiness as the game ended. I also laughed when I saw how Jacob and his team also jumped in so much happiness on the other side.
"Go to him. Oh my, I can't wait to see his reaction as you come to him!" Jennie giggled.
"Go girl! We'll cheer for you!" Marco said.
They pushed me off to his direction so I had no choice but to go to him. I even bit my lower lip as the other people keep staring at me.
Shit. I hate attention.
"Raine!"
My eyes widened when I saw him running towards me and I'm surprised when he suddenly carried me with his arms and laugh.
I was speechless and I am damn busted.
When he put me down, I don't know but I already did it.
I kissed him on his cheeks and run away.
Ugh. That's not cool!
To be continued..