Chapter 46
Their reunion is over but Drake and I are still together. Maybe it's because Uncle Steve didn't want to let me go and he demanded that I have dinner here. Either way, I still don't want to go home. I still want to be here, with my boyfriend. It's been a while since we've been together. And besides, we still have a lot to talk about.
I don't want to drag this out any longer, so we should fix it. It might get worse if we let it go. I was serious when I said I like Drake. I'll do my best to make it last.
"What are you thinking?" Drake asked me. We were here in their garden, watching their relatives leave one by one.
I shook my head. "Nothing. I just missed you."
Drake smiled, which made me feel so refreshed. Because most of the time, all he would say to me was 'Tss'. He's improving a bit now.
He put his hand on my head and ruffled my hair. That's right. That means he missed me! Drake is not really vocal. I should accept that. Well, if we are really forever, I should accept his disabilities!
"So, what are you busy with right now?" I asked him. Is he busy with Shaira so he forgot I was still alive?
"School, stuff. The usual."
I looked at him, "Drake?"
"Hmm?"
I held his face and looked into his eyes. "Please don't make me cry, okay?"
Maybe Tripp would make his joke come true, I was afraid....
He placed his hands on top of mine. "Promises are meant to be broken so I'll just try."
I smiled back at him. Try? Maybe that's enough.
We stayed like that for like 15 minutes. I missed that! I miss so much when Drake is not around. I miss his Tss, his scolding, his insults to me. That's it! I miss so much. I feel like I'm incomplete when Drake isn't around... Is that bad?
I suddenly remembered that I was going to ask about my debut!
"Drake?" He looked at me so I asked again. "Can you be my escort for the debut?" I asked him, half praying that he would agree! Of course it would be different if Drake was my partner!
He shrugged.
"So ano yun? Yes or yes?"
"IN"
I hope so!! It's different when your boyfriend is your escort! My debut will be A Night to Remember!
"I'll say yes if you promise me one thing," he said then he held my hand! OMO I'm excited again!! I've completely forgotten how angry I am!! I just nodded because... that's all I can do during times when I'm so excited about Drake!! "Stop talking to Tripp."
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"HA?"
"I said, stop talking to Tripp."
"Huh? Why??"
He shrugged.
"How can I avoid him if... he's the only one I'm always with?" I told him. That's it. I feel like we're going to have a serious conversation. This is the first timel
We were silent for a few seconds. Maybe he was also thinking about what he was going to say. It's hard to speak so suddenly right now. You don't know what you're saying, it's already hurting others. It's better to have a long answer so that at least even if you're hurt by what you hear, you know it's true. It's not that you were hurt just because he was shocked by what he said.
"You know I can't be with you all the time," paliwanag niya.
I nodded. He was right, it's not possible because we go to different schools. I really understand that. My problem is, why does Shaira have time but I don't?
I really hope Dad agrees to my wish. I really want a condo unit!
"I know..."
I looked at him, "You know, we could have a truce," I offered him.
"I'm listening."
Huhuhu. Why is he talking so sexy? I'm crying because my boyfriend is so cool.
"What... I won't ignore Tripp," even though it's very much against my will, "as long as you promise me you won't talk to Shaira again."
I know what I'm doing is very selfish. But because, this is the only way! Tripp and I are friends, really. He's almost my best friend. But I can't stand seeing Shaira with Drake, I really hope I'm not doing anything wrong with what I'm doing.
"Why are you so jealous of Shaira?"
Is that still being asked!!
"Because you're always with him!"
That's when I screamed!!
Nagbuntong hininga siya. "What do I need to do to make you believe me when I say that it's only you?"
OMG Lord, I'm so excited again!! I can't speak because I feel like my heart is going to come out of my chest!!
"She's a friend."
"I know..."
"And she needs me."
"I need you too..."
I was surprised when Drake put his arm around me! OMG! This is a night full of firsts!
"And I'm glad you do. I need you so much, Alys. That it hurts..."
I'm crying so much I don't know what to doll He put his hand on my face. "I know I'm not very vocal with what I feel and I'm sorry. Please, don't drift away."
I can't speak. I just want Drake to talk. I guess this is my chance to hear everything he's thinking, everything he's feeling..
"After Katrina, I just... I was scared to love again. It really hurt back then. Then you came... and you annoyed the hell out of me. I seriously despise you back then but then, you crawled your way into my heart. And since then, you stayed. I even questioned myself if I loved Kat because what I feel for you was entirely different. It was... mind shattering, Alys. It was scary how I like you then I love you and then I was just so overwhelmed by how things go. I know I annoy the hell out of you, too, but that's just how I am. I am like this and I can't change who I am."
"You're always in my heart, Alys Zyril Palma. Just please trust me and don't leave me."
He kissed my forehead.
"I can't promise to be an ideal boyfriend because I know I'll just break that promise over and over again."
I just looked at him, trying to absorb everything I was hearing.
"I know that... I just want you to be open with me. I'm not guessing, Drake. I don't know what you're thinking all the time. We're always at odds because I don't understand you. I just hope... trust me. Please trust me enough to tell me what you're thinking, what you're feeling."
He smiled at me.
"Sounds fair."
"Promise?"
He nodded. "Promise."
I smiled at him too. "Okay, try. What are you thinking about now?"
"I'm thinking about my projects."
I told you he still thinks more about school than me!! At least Shaira isn't.
That's okay!
He laughed at my reaction and then kissed the side of my head again. "Hey, I was trying to be honest."
I laughed at what we were doing. This is how we should always be! Just having fun, just joking around! I hope it stays like this, I hope there are no more problems.
We were just chatting which happens very RARE! This could be the most unforgettable moment in Tita Karen's slumbook!
"How's school?" he asked.
"It's so much fun! But of course it's even more fun if you're there..." I said and smiled. He smiled back at me. "I know."
Of course I told you about my adventures in Brent. It's only a few, because most of my adventures were with Tripp. But because Drake wished me to ignore Tripp, I didn't tell you anymore. Haay, how am I going to get in tomorrow? Tripp is so hard to avoid!
"You know, a lot of people fight with me at school..." I said. He looked at me.
"Because they know you and you already know, they fight with me because you're my boyfriend. But it's okay because I know it's worth it because you're the reason,"
He sighed. "Why didn't you tell me?"
I just smiled at him. "It's nothing, it's okay with me."
"But I'm not fine with it."
I hugged him. OMG! "Wow, you're so protectivel That's so new!"
"Shut up, Alys. I'm trying to be a good boyfriend so don't mock me." He said, blushing a little. OMO! Hihihi, Awesome, Lord! Is this your birthday gift to me? If so, super thanks! Best gift ever!
I wanted to ask about the moments I saw Shaira and her but I thought it would be next time. I don't want to ruin the moment now. Just once, should I ruin it?
Our night ended. He dropped me off at our house and then went back to our condo. Haaaay.
My boyfriend is gone!
calling...
WAAAAAAH! Why is Drake calling?? OMG this is the first time again!
"Hello?"
"Only you."
Line went dead. Problema nun??