Chapter 80 - 80: Morning After IV

(Third POV)

Michelle blushed. "Ok, continue with what you're saying, Kate." 

Kate laughed, "Ok, so here goes. The best thing for you to do right now is to act like nothing happened."

"Wait, what? I mean, I'm not sure if that would do. What if that doesn't work out? Like You know how dense Anthony is." Lara said.

Kate frowned, "you do have a point there. Then how about this? If acting like nothing happened doesn't work after a while, then we can proceed with plan B. Which would be, try showing him what he's missing. I mean, if it were me, that's what I'll do. Give a smile here and there, flirt with another guy perhaps, then maybe he'll get jealous and start acting up."

"That sounds neat, but what if he thinks I do it with any other guy?" Michelle asked not really convinced.

"That's the point. He knows that he's the only man who you ever did it with, so he would go all possessive. I mean it's men's nature to be that way. If he doesn't even after that, then maybe he's just not that into you, and it's not worth it. Simple as that." Kate answered.

"Ok…" Michelle answered uneasily. She agrees that Kate has a point. Though she doubts if she would be able to give up on Anthony just like that. If ever it doesn't work out.

"Though I rarely agree on that kind of style, since Kate has more experience than me in this area, I would say why not give it a try? If it doesn't work out, maybe we can try another one in the future. I'm an avid believer of try and try until you succeed!" Lara commented.

Kate gave an eyeroll. "Anything other than what I suggested screams of desperation, Lara. Are you desperate Michelle?"

Michelle tried to smile, well, to be honest, she was kinda desperate. 

Kate sighed. "You two are birds of the same feather. Ugh. Never mind. Trust me, this will work out. Anyway, it's already 2:20. We should go join the boys. Remember girls, when we join them, act like nothing happened, ok? Especially you Lara. Your mouth is an endless blabber."

Lara giggled. Ok, she was guilty as charged. Although she wants to rub it on Andy's face, what better revenge was there for him to be all mooney over Michelle but she 's actually crushing on Anthony? Ah, she's such a sadistic girl. Then again, Andy was wrong by sleeping with that skank Elizabeth. What liking Michelle? He was just wanting to get under her skirt while chasing other girls' skirt! Tsk tsk!

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"Na ah Andy! You know the rules! Whatever happens in the party stays in the party! So that's for us to know, and for you to… well, find out if you can!" Vince teased as he laughed.

Andy chuckled, "Can't we bend the rules now? I'm also pretty happy for Anthony here." 

"Your fault for leaving too early!" Jeff backed up.

Anthony sighed, "Nothing like that happened. So, stop it. The girls will be joining us later and I don't want you to give her that funny look you guys give to your conquests."

"Wait, what? It's one of the girls? Kate?" Andy asked in surprise. Then he turned to Jeff.

Jeff just made the face like, what the fuck are you talking about?

Andy shook his head, impossible. Then he turned to look at Steven. Anthony did like Lara. Steven was obviously in a bad mood since earlier. Could it be?

Steven scowled at Andy. What stupid shit could he be thinking of? "Anthony left with Michelle last night just so we're clear." 

"What!?" Andy asked unbelievably. "But Anthony, you know I like her."

Vince chuckled recalling Anthony saying in their chat that Michelle was Andy's girl, the wanker must be thinking that Anthony, one upped him. "Andy, stop making that stupid face, you did leave Michelle in the venue last night. It was fair play. If not Anthony, could have been any other guy. Even me!"

Anthony frowned but still calmly explained. "Michelle isn't that kind of girl Vince, and Andy, you did leave with that El something girl last night, so even if I left with Michelle, and something happened, it's none of your business."

Well, if Michelle left with Anthony, then maybe nothing really happened. Also, even if something did, at most it's just a hook-up, it's not like he's a chauvinist given his occupation. "Fine. You know what, I don't mind. I still like her." Andy announced as he gave a confident grin.

"Yeah, like her enough to get under another girl's skirt in front of her." Anthony answered instinctively. 

"That was a mistake. It's not going to happen again. Besides, nothing happened between me and Elizabeth Cheng." Andy defended himself. "Also, what's it to you? Do you like Michelle too?"

Anthony asked himself, does he like her that way? Well, he definitely knew that he wants to bang her, but like as in like? Don't know about that. Still, she deserves better than Andy. 

Anthony shook his head, "I just think that Michelle is a nice girl, and that she deserves better than you and your playboy ways." 

Andy raised his brow, "That's for Michelle to decide."

That got Anthony to shut up. Ok, maybe Michelle might still like Andy. Much as he was loathe to think of it, he's not going to destroy what she wants for his selfishness just because he wanted to bang her again. Right? But still, she should see Andy's real colors! 

"Hey Anthony, Andy here just announced that he's going to chase or pursue your girl, you have nothing to say in rebuttal?" Vince tried.

"Michelle's not my girl." Anthony answered. Yes, they hooked up, but that's it. He's not ready for a relationship, and he doubts that Michelle likes him that way. Ugh.

"Who said I'm going to chase or pursue her?" Andy asked. Well, have to save some face if she doesn't like him anymore. He'll never hear the end of it if Michelle rejects him!

Jeff and Vince stared at each other. Then, they shook their head. Anthony ever the guy with the densest head, and Andy ever the overconfident dude who has the delusion that he's the best guy in the planet and that all girls would fall at his feet. What more can one expect?

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(Michelle POV)

"Is it too late to back out now? Like uhm, can you just tell everyone the excuse that I have a stomachache or something? I don't think I'm ready to face them." I confessed as Kate, Lara, and I exited the elevator on the 4th floor. I know it's cowardly, but I was feeling nervous on seeing Anthony again. Plus, the other guys were also there. What do they all think of me? I mean, I know it's a bit silly, but I can't help it. They all saw what happened. 

Kate and Lara stopped walking to turn and face me.

"Hey, don't tell me you're thinking of the boys judging you?" Kate asked.

I sighed. "Yes, there's that. I mean, I'm already thankful that you and Lara don't, but I can't expect them not to do so."

Lara giggled. "Don't think that way, Michelle. Everyone is cool. No one's going to judge you. Also, knowing Anthony, he would deny that something happened between you two, so don't feel worried nor embarrassed."

"Lara's right. And even so, almost everyone in the group has done more shameful things. Believe me, a hook up is nothing. So, chin up girl!"

I felt so touched. Lara we've just been friends for less than 3 weeks, Kate, we just met yesterday, but they were already treating me with such sincerity. "Thank you both so much…" 

Kate smiled, "Well, as you said, we're friends now. So, you don't have to thank us for something we should be doing. Friends don't judge. Unless don't tell me, you're actually judging me behind my back?" she continued exaggeratedly.

I laughed, "Of course not Kate. You're such an awesome person, I don't think I ever met anyone more awesome."

"Hey! How about me!?" Lara asked.

"You're the sweetest and most sincere Lara, and you're very awesome too!" I answered. Truly, I felt so lucky. Its not that I didn't have friends in my timeline. However, it's just so different.

Lara grinned. "you're not half bad Michelle. You're the most sentimental I should say! Hahaha!!! I have never been thanked for being a friend before. I think you're the sweetest one instead!"

"Lara's right. Now Michelle, let's go. By the way, stop dragging your feet on the ground." Kate said with a smile.

I blushed. "It's not that I'm doing it intentionally…." I answered truthfully. Gods, I can't remember it being this way when I had sex the first time with Steve. Then again, I was 27. 

Kate raised her two eyebrows. Then, she furrowed them. "That's why I don't like virgin boys, they are too rough and excited. Not really knowing what to do, they even finish too early!" 

"Should I put Steven on training? Never mind, I would never allow him to do that with any other girl!" Lara mumbled.

Kate laughed, "you two can experiment slowly. Haha!"

I laughed along awkwardly. Steve was really good when we did it, maybe him and Lara did a lot of experimentation indeed? On the other hand, should I tell them that with Anthony, that's not the case? It's just that he was so big, though yeah, he was also a bit rough and too excited. Not that I didn't like it. Oh well, that's exclusive info for me! Sorry Anthony, I'll just let them think that way. 

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TBC