Chapter 49
"How's single life?"
I hit him. "Did you feel that? it hurt," I said to Tripp. Well, it's been a week since Drake and I broke up! Was it hard? Sure. But every time I remember the things he did to make me forget, I think more and more that maybe it's okay that we're like this, that we're broken up. Right, at least this way, there are no expectations, no disappointments.
I looked at Tripp. We were in the open field. We both had free cuts so we decided to hang out here. Did I tell you that Tripp is a frustrated photographer? He told me before that he would rather take up Fine Arts or anything arts related but Uncle Tristan wouldn't let him because he was the only child so he would inherit their company. He didn't have a choice either. 1, on the other hand, had a choice. Well, Dane is in charge of running that business! He was given the talent, let him use it!
"Tripp, why don't you have a girlfriend?" I asked him. Because it's impossible, right? Yes, Tripp is handsome, I'll admit that! That's why the girls here in Brent are fighting over me! This guy's charms are just too strong.
He shrugged. "Well, I don't know. I'm handsome, but I don't know," he replied while taking pictures of those playing soccer even in the middle of the afternoon! It's so hot! Wouldn't they get heat stroke from that?
"Tss. You're really arrogant," I told him.
He smirked. "I'm handsome, can I do it?"
I just shook my head. "You said it. You know I'm your boss," I told him. You know, since Drake and I broke up, Tripp has been the one who really helps me. That's why he's like my boss. He's the one who tells me when I'm doing something wrong. The first day Drake and I broke up, I came in wearing shades. It was so embarrassing! My eyes were swollen! What Tripp did was drag me to the rooftop after he bought a kilo of ice from the ministop outside the school. Oh, that's terrible! My eyes were so swollen from the cold, huh! Are you kidding me, throwing all that plastic on my face?!
He smiled at me and continued taking pictures. "I haven't had a girlfriend yet because I'm not sure yet. But if I do, she'll definitely be happy. Because like my camera, my lens is only focused on her," he explained to me then pointed his camera at me and took pictures of me.
I just smiled at his camera. "Don't I look pretty?" I said to him..
"Yeah, you'll cry later," he said, then took the camera off the hanger around his neck and stood up. He first brushed himself off the clinging leaves before helping me stand up.
"Where are we going?" I asked him. We still had two hours left in the free cut.
He shrugged. "You? Where are you? Let's go to SCA?" he said with a look of annoyance. I shot him!
"Did I think you would do everything to keep me from going back to Drake? It's like you're pushing me back into that!" I told him.
He smiled and put his arm around me. "Just a joke, okay? Let's get ice cream?"
So, there we were, walking to the ice cream parlor outside the school. There are so many shops outside the school. As long as you have money, you won't go hungryl But in Tripp's case, if you're with him and you don't have money, you'll starve to death. =
As we walked, I looked to the side. Maybe I'd see Drake, oh, it's hard! I'll try so hard to change his number, block him on fb and twitter, and then I might suddenly collapse when I see him in person! Oh, we've only been on a break for a week. He feels like I've moved on! Not yet! The wounds are still fresh and ouch!
"Avoid it if you have time?" Tripp said to me when he noticed what I was doing. I just glared at him. "Tripp, please no Drake talks, huh? I'm moving on.
He smiled and ruffled my hair. "Ice, boss. Come on, let me go!"
This man really has a thick face! He's a man, he's making a fool of himself!
We went inside the ice cream parlor and ordered strawberry ice cream with strawberry bits and live microorganisms! Waaaah "O" Mashtal
I was just eating my food when I heard the sound of heels behind me. I was a bit curious so I turned around.
It seemed like he saw Tripp and me so he smiled, octopus style.
He came over to us, his face thick with tears!! He sat down next to me and smiled at Tripp! "Hi, Tripp. You didn't even visit me in the hospital. I thought we were friends?" he said to Tripp while placing his hand on Tripp's hand that was placed on the table. Wow!
Luckily, Tripp removed his hand. "Can I, Shaira? Not here," he said, looking confused by what Shaira was saying. Wait... what did they talk about?
He looked at me and acted like he just saw me. What a shame!! I've been here for a while!!
"Oh, Alys, you're here! I didn't notice you. My bad," he said with a matching annoyed smile!
I just smiled at her and took a bite of ice cream. Just be quiet, Alys!!
"I heard that you and Drake broke up... And I'm sorry to hear that for you.... But I'm definitely happy for me," he told me. Grrrri I didn't break up with Drake just so he could be with you!! Thick as a feather forever!
Tripp sighed. He must have noticed that hate clouds were forming around us and in a little while, we'll be wrestling this eight-handed octopus!
"Shaira, please leave us alone. And also, get some rest. You just got out of the hospital, you're already wandering around. And get yourself in order," Tripp said. I really couldn't understand what he was saying.
Shaira smiled and stood up. My golly! How can she walk in her heels??
He started walking towards the ice cream parlor counter but his hand went past and brushed Tripp's shoulder! What a sloppy octopus, oh!
I bit my spoon hard while waiting for Pugits to leave the ice cream parlor! The surroundings really turn the color of his ink when he's here!! Ugh so BV!!
After a few minutes, he left and of course, he hit Tripp's shoulder again! It's suspicious, huhl
I glared at Tripp who was happily eating his oreo ice cream. "Tripp, admit it to me, what's going on with you and Shaira?" I asked him. Could it be that... Shaira is really his friend and he's just fooling me? After all, they almost became who they used to be... But Tripp wouldn't do that to me, would he?
"Shaira? Ah, I flirted with her before. You know, she's obsessed with Drake," he said casually..
I almost vomited up the microorganisms I was eating! "I thought you weren't dating anyone yet?!"
He laughed at my reaction. He took out a tissue paper and handed it to me. Of course! It would be strange if he wiped my lips! What is he, a boyfriend?!
"Of course, I'll deduct points if I spread the word that Shaira has been stalking me it's just our secret Is it Ice?"
I just shook my head.
"But even so... I'm still on your side, right?" I assured him.
He winked at me. Shemas! I'm about to cry! Tripp is so cute, it would be great. to make a keychain! "Of course. You're my boss," he said.
And so, I just kept quiet. I'm Tripp's boss. Hehehe. Of course I'm on his side.
After we ate ice cream and microorganisms, we walked back to Brent. I was. still a little nervous, oh my, it's hard to imagine that I might run into Drake Palmal My cuteness can't handle the stress!
Success! We entered the Brent premises without Drake. Tripp and I parted ways in front of the fountain. He already had a Business Ad class, and I had a baking class. We were going to bake strawberry muffins!
I'm going to class. Even though I'm not smart, I excel in class! Cooking doesn't require too many neurons, my passion is enough! I hope that after I graduate, Dad will agree to let me study in Paris, even if it's just for a year, and then I'll set up my own shop here in the Philippines.
Speaking of neurons, Dane is coming back to Cali the next day! Tsk. I'm going to miss that little guy again!
My baking class ended without a fuss. My muffins were fluffy! Hehehe. Too bad, I can't take them home, I still want to give them to Dane. Because at Brent, the food the students make is fed to street children. Sweet, right?
I went to Tripp's locker and left my stuff. I didn't get a new locker. Hmp! Those girls are so stupid! Palma and I broke up, why are you still bullying me?!!
I left my things there so I started walking outside. Does Tripp still have class? I don't know.
"Alys, honey!"
I was surprised. It was Aunt Liana!!
I ran towards her. "Auntie!!"
He hugged me too. "Hi, kiddo! Good thing I saw you," he said. I looked over. Is that dad's car? He must have noticed me looking there. "Oh, I'm with your dad. I already told your mom about this so come with us!" he said excitedlyt
I didn't have anything to do so I just went with him. Inside the car, Aunt Lian was next to me. Dad still looked like a driver. = =
"We're so excited about this, kiddo! Right, Cy?" he said to dad who was looking at the two of us from the rearview mirror. Dad smiled. My dad really liked it! By the way, Tita Liana is so pretty! With an accent too!
We have arrived at...
0
Don't tell me...
Aunt Liana pulled me towards the elevator. Huhuhu. No, this is not happening!!
"I really insisted that Cy should buy that unit. You know," said Tita Lian, winking at me. Lord, I told you to be careful what you wish for coz I really might get it!!
I'm almost shaking where I'm standing. Huhuhu. We got into the elevator and omaygash!! Dad pressed the 19th!! I don't want to!! I'm not ready to see him yet!!
While I was riding the elevator, I was praying that Drake wasn't there yet. But since it was already out, he was probably on his way home!! OMG really!! It since it was already out, he was probably on his way home!! OMG really!! It would be better if Shaira just ran into me, not Drake!
Every step, I feel so nervous-
Tingin to the left....
Tingin to the right...
"Alys, hey, are you okay?" asked Aunt Lian. Dad, well, he's really quiet. Sometimes I wonder too. Maybe Dane is really his son and not me??
Tita Lian pressed something. Shemas!! 1131 memories~~
We got inside, it was beautiful!!
"We already bought your things, if you don't mind," said Tita Lian with a smile. I hugged her and then hugged dad. "Thanks po!!"
We went around my unit. My unit... next to Drake and Shaira, It was terrible.