Chapter 8: Chapter 8

I didn’t mean what I said last time. Maven is one of the best things that ever happened to me. He may not be the guy I’m imagining myself that I’ll end up with, still, I did not expect that we’ll end this way.

Even though I have already proved that what Blaise was saying is true, I still can’t bring myself to process it. Maven is the last person I expected to do something like that because his family was torn apart for the very same reason. When he was young, her dad had a mistress which led to his mom’s depression. So, he promised himself that he won’t do the same.

Yet here he comes.

To be honest, if I am feeling anything right now that is disappointment. I felt so betrayed. I do not have any intention to beg him to come back nor talk to him again but why did he not just break up with me?

I sighed. Damn, no wonder why people cut their ears off and jump off the Eiffel Tower because of this stupid love. It can really make anyone insane.

“Ate Arya!” I looked around to see who was it then found Kristel waving at me while half walking and jumping towards my direction. I laughed at that. Kristel may look childish sometimes but when she speaks, she sounds matured.

“Why are you still here? It’s been a while since your dismissal time.” I spoke.

“I’m just waiting for my brother to pick me up. How about you? I think I saw your brother left last time. Did he leave you by yourself?”

“Oh yeah. He’s going to his friend’s house so I’ll just go home on my own.” I said and then we resume walking together to not block the way.

“Then go with me! I’ll introduce you to my brother. He’s handsome so you’ll like him for sure,” she said smiling that I don’t really know whether she’s serious or just playing around but, in the end, I just laughed it off.

“Thank you for the offer, Kristel but I’d really prefer to go home by myself. But be careful, okay?”

She shrugged her shoulders “If that’s what you say, captain. Anyway, bye bye!” she saluted before turning on her back then sprinted away. I just shook my head, wishing that right now I could have the same energy yet I know, it’s still impossible.

***

When I got home, I went straight to my bedroom to rest. If I will be able to sleep enough, maybe I’ll ask Trina and Gail to go the bar with me later on. But right now, I just need a really good rest especially after what happened today.

I changed into comfortable clothes and allow myself to collapse on the bed. My eyes are already shut but I can’t bring myself to sleep. Images of what happened with Maven and Snow keeps appearing in my head.

Well, truth be told they’re really a good match. Why not? They’re both famous in a good way at school. A varsity and a cheer captain. It’s a damn perfect plot for a novel that I bet writers would even be inspired to write about them if time comes that they’ll take each other seriously. I can already imagine our schoolmates, looking at them tenderly like a celebrity couple while I could probably receive pity stares for being dumped.

I just sighed. Not that I am worried about it although right now it’s a problem on how should I tell my dad and my brothers about it. If they’ll find out that Maven cheated on me, they will go berserk for sure.

***

I woke up to the sound of knocks then heard the voice of our maid. She said that it’s already seven o’ clock in the evening. Meaning, time for dinner.

“I’m up!” I yelled when the knocking still continues then stood up from the bed to fix myself. Dad hates waiting and despite of his extremely busy schedule, he sees to it that we eat as a family every night unless he’s not around.

After making sure that I am clothed nicely, I made my way to the dining room which is just on time because my twin brother just arrived too. When dad saw me, he smiled then motioned me to come closer to him. I did and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

“My princess is getting more beautiful as the day goes by,” he complimented me. I just pouted at that then sat in front of Kuya CL who’s looking at me mischievously. I stuck out my tongue to him.

“So, gents, how’s your day? GD, CL, have you taken care of everything? Dad asked seriously to my two elder brothers who are equally serious as him. They both nodded and proceeded to explain something to dad that I did not bother listening to because just then our maids started to serve the foods. The boys stopped talking momentarily

then after saying grace, we started eating.

Dad and my brothers continue to talk regarding the business while it’s me and Rennan who are talking.

“Don’t bother going to the bar, Arya. Just rest. Trina and Gail should also do the same,” he said when I told him about my plan on going to the bar later.

“Why not? It’s okay since it’s weekend tomorrow,” I contradicted. He breathed harshly at that.

“Don’t be such a wimp. One, for sure our brothers won’t allow you. Two, it’s Dwayne’s birthday and we intend to get drunk so I don’t really like to be your babysitter tonight.”

I rolled my eyes. “Who, told you to go with me? It’s not as if I am going to the same bar where you’re going. And why do you want to get drunk when you need to drive afterwards? Are you stupid? If it’s just you and your friends it’s okay but if you’ll cause an accident that might hurt other people then can you call yourself a human being?”

I hissed in a low voice not wanting dad to hear because he might reprimand us.

Rennan rolled his eyes too. “Stop overreacting. We’re not driving. Dwayne’s driver will pick us up then we’ll stay at their place after.”

I just smiled sheepishly at that. It took me a lot not to get a green pea from my plate and throw it at him.