Chapter 8: Chapter 8

Ingrid's POV

"What is it?" My voice was cold when I asked him. When I see him, I remember how they betrayed me and Sarah. I considered them friends but they still managed to fool me.

Jayvee has been my friend since we were kids. Almost at the same time as growing up. He's there when I need someone to talk to. He always listened to my rants in life until we decided to try to see if the two of us would click. I dated him for a year now, he was the one who became my rest in the tiring world but I didn't think that I was just not his nest. Every night he goes to someone else to be his home.

I fucking hated the fact that I liked him, I was irritated that once in my life I thought he was the one. He's the only one I want to be with. I was naïve and young. But now, no… I won't let him come back into my life again.

"Babe," he called to me and even tried to caress my cheek. I winced slightly when I slap his hand so that the touch would not continue. Disgusting. When I remember his face while fucking Sarah. I want to vomit.

"I'm sorry, Babe, it's not what you think… it's only you who I want," he said while his eyes looked at me but I just turned my gaze coldly at him. If he likes me, why isn't he satisfied with what we have?

“Even if I kneel down I will do it. Just come back to me, Ingrid. Please, I just made a mistake. Everyone makes mistakes, sorry,” he told me. I was slightly taken aback by what he said. I can't help but smirk. How stupid can he get?

"This is just God's test for us, Ingrid, please don't let go," he told me, trying to hold my hand. I couldn’t help but laugh at what he said. I felt sorry for God for his stupidity.

"Don't be like that, Ingrid, listen to me, please," he said. What does he think I'm doing? Even though I really wanted to hurt him and say hurtful words, I choose to keep it to myself so that there is no trouble.

"Say something please," he said.

"Do you really want to hear a word from me?" I asked him. My eyes were cold as I looked at him.

“Get your facts straight here. Do not feel even use God's name in your sin, you fool. You chose to fool me so stop me with your drama. ” I smiled as I slap his hand which was trying to hold me.

“You're fucking disgusting, don't hold me with your dirty hand. I'm not a saint who will accept you just because you beg. I built my trust in you but in an instant you destroyed it. I won't give you a second chance. I'm not a fool just to make you come back into my life,” I said.

“I’m sorry. Don't be like this, Ingrid. I love you." He even knelt in front of me but I just removed his hands from me.

“Don’t be, I’m actually thankful, Jayvee. Thank you for saving me from an asshole like you,” I said with a smile.

"No, don't do this to me, Ingrid… you need me… I need you too," he said, still holding the hem of my dress.

"I'm a busy person, I don't have time to waste on a fool like you," I said coldly and passed him. Before I could finally pass him, I stopped to face the stranger who's been watching us. I glares at him before I passed him.

Well, I'm kinda thankful because I was able to say what I wanted to say but I was still annoyed.

“Ingrid—” Jayvee chased after me but the man stopped him. I just didn't pay much attention on them anymore.

I also don’t have time to cry over the betrayal they did to me. It was as if I had no right to rest. I was mentally drained when I got home.

"Sister, you're here!" My siblings smiled before they hugged me tightly.

“Are you feeling well, Sandro? Don't play outside and rest here first,” I told him. He smiled at me and nodded. I am so grateful that it is so easy to reprimand my siblings.

"Let's eat first," I said, showing the canned good I bought from outside.

When we finished eating, I told them to wash in the bathroom while I was cleaning up the clutter here in the house. Just a little patience and I can also buy some stuff here at home. Afterward, I cleaned my body before going to the room where Mama is.

"Mama, let's go outside," I said to her with a smile before fixing the wheelchair. I just talked about how my day went by even though she didn't reply to what I was saying.

We just go outside the house just to breathe fresh air. She was only inside all day. I wanted to rant on here but I chose to keep quiet. I just don't want to make her think because of us.

“The stars are beautiful, Ma… I will take you to a better place when we have money. I will work for you, Sandro, and Irah, Ma,” I promised with a smile. I just talked to her for a while before we went inside again.

I also fell asleep quickly that night, probably because I was too tired.

The next day my sister, brother and I woke up early to cook food. I also fed Mama when I was over. I will come back here later to feed her lunch later.

“Are you sure you can go to school, Sandro? You can rest here first,” I told him.

“I'm fine, Big Sister! I am strong! ” he said, showing off his muscles. I couldn't help but laugh. I just messed up his hair before dropping them to school.

"Bye, Ate!" they say goodbye when I took them to school. I smiled before they waved. I lost my smile when I thought I would go to school again. I just want to end it. I can't wait for graduation to move faster. Just a little, Ingrid, just be patient.

"Hey, you're already there, Ingrid!" I just smiled sparingly at my plastic friends as I passed them. It's early but they're already gossiping.

“How’s your brother? Is he okay? ” Steffanie asked me.

"Yes, thank you, Steffanie, I'll just pay when I already have money," I said.

“It’s fine. You can give it back anytime, it's just a coin from my allowance,” he said with a smile. I nodded. He was about to go inside when she spoke.

"Are you still mad at Sarah?" she asked and pointed to Sarah who was just folding her arms while looking at me. I don’t like the smirk on her lips. I smiled. Yes, I kinda hate her but not as much as I hate Jayvee.

“Hmm, not really. It's okay, ” I said because that's what they want to hear.

"You're really kind, Ingrid. Even your boyfriend, you gave it to your friend," Cassy said with a laugh.

"Oh, you can have him as much as you want. We have already ended our relationship," I said. Their eyebrows just rose. They didn't speak until Steffanie broke the silence.

If they think they can hurt me, they already did but no matter what happens I will not admit it.

“Can you buy us breakfast, Ingrid? I'm really hungry!” she said to me. I just smiled in my mind. I know that this will happen. It's fine, Ingrid, just thank her that she lend you money.

"I'll buy it for you, Steffanie," said the voice behind me. It's Jayvee. I'm sure of that.

I thought he was my knight in shining armor but no. He's actually one of them and I fucking hate him for that. I wish he hadn't made me feel important in the first place.

"I thought you ended your relationship with him?" Sarah asked while wrinkling his brows to me. I couldn’t stop the smirk from my lips so I could see the irritation on their faces. All of them are Jayvee's friends. I only get along with them often because Jayvee often includes me in their group but I know how toxic their friendship is.

"We did."

“No, it’s not like it’s already over, Ingrid. Hear my explanation, please,” Jayvee said who was still holding me but I threatened him with my eyes.

“I already did. Even if you turn the world upside down, you can't change that you deceived me,” I said firmly and softly to him. I also just took Steffanie's money to buy what they want.

“How arrogant! She's nothing. She is not a loss to you, Jayvee. ” I heard Steffanie say as I returned to the room. I'm used to hearing them badmouthing me. They fell silent when they saw me and smiled again. I just handed them the food before I went to my seat. I read some notes in my notebook.

Even the other sections are just talking about Jayvee and I breaking up and worst, they are on their side because Sarah and Jayvee look good together compared to the two of us. I still look like the villain for them, huh?

He keeps chasing after me until he can't stand it anymore and sends in his flirtation. They really became a couple.

I would be lying if I said I wasn’t hurt. I fucking hate how it feels. It was as if I had been trampled on many times. Every time I see them? I want to vomit.

"Ingrid, let's eat!" Sarah told me that she even invited me to their table while she was hugging Jayvee. I could still see Jayvee's eyes on me as he smiled watching my reaction but sorry to him, he wouldn't see any pain on my face. The eyes just remained cold.

“It’s fine, Sarah. I still have a couple of things to do,” I said as they smiled at each other.

“Come on. As if we're not friends! Join us. I'm free!” she smiled at me.

We are not friends.

I just turned to them. I don’t know what it wants to make me look like but I will never show that I am weak. I sat down in front of them and was even able to think of an order.

"Can I take this other one?" I asked her. I could see the disgust on her face before nodding. I secretly smiled. Even if I don't do it, they don't really like me at all so I'll just make the most of their angry face. I don't have to be the only one who will have an annoying day. And of course, this is not for me at all. I'm sure Irah and Sandro will be happy when I bring them food at home.

I was almost disgusted when I saw Jayvee and Sarah kissing in front of me. Now I will really thank God that I don't have to end with someone like Jayvee.

I didn't lose my appetite because what I ordered was delicious. I let them huddle in front of me while I just kept quietly eating. I know that when I show any pain, they will definitely be even happier. I'm in pain but I won't anyone see that. He can't be changed anymore and I have no intention of changing him just for me. They can fuck all they want. It will hurt but I don't care anymore.

When I finished eating I took the take-out and smilingly said goodbye to them. I went out of the cafeteria excited to go home to give it to my younger sister and brother.

"Ingrid. Add this," Jayvee said. I looked at him as he was chasing me.

"For Sandro and Irah," he told me. When I turned inside the cafeteria. I saw Sarah's evil look. I smile triumphantly when I see annoyance pass through her face. I'm not the only one who will go home annoyingly right now.