Chapter 4: Chapter 4
BRUCE
When I came home, I couldn't stop wondering why Simoune was so furious with Vince when she had just recently met him.
I'm Bruce Manuel, Simoune's friend, and she wasn't always like that; instead, she was highly involved in class and friendly, which is how Lucy and I met. Since senior high, I have admired Simone. I really don't want to sour our friendship, but I am quite disappointed in what is happening to her right now, especially with Vince. However, because she is a buddy of mine, I stand by her no matter what.
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SIMOUNE
It was early in the morning when I realized I had dozed off the previous night, so I went downstairs to have breakfast and drink coffee. When I arrived at school this morning, I made the decision to apologize to Vince for what happened last night.
I decided to drive myself to school because it was still early and my two pals looked like they were asleep. When I got to school, it was not crowded, and Vince was already there.
“Sorry about what happened last night” I said as I approached him.
“Why!?? It's over, and it appears that you are content with what happened.” He said in a tone of tremendous seriousness.
“Whaaat the f**k!!? I apologize, but why are you acting that way?” I said
"You seem to have a habit of playing different man in the bar and drinking, am I right!?" He replied mockingly
He had really let me down, so I just walked away from him and waited for the rest of our classmates to show up, which they did, including Lucy and Bruce.
“You arrived at school too early; you neglected to wait for Bruce and me.” Lucy said
“I'm calling you two, but it's taking a long time for you to respond, so I'll simply be in by myself.” I response
Ma'am has come, and based on the number of papers in her hands, it appears that she will be announcing the honor students.
“Good morning! Today we will be announcing our honor students, which I will post on the announcement board for you to see, but first I want to congratulate Vince Ramos, who received the highest score on all of the exams and was awarded 1st honor this semester. Vince is a terrible transfer, but his performance at our school was excellent. Please applaud him.” Ma'am said while smiling.
I look at Lucy fiercely since everyone cheered Vince and Lucy as well. I observed him, and thought, He's smart!?? What did he think he was getting into? I'll prove that I am smarter than he is. I don't know why, but I feel like Vince only came here to humiliate me after what happened.
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I asked Lucy and Bruce to come over right after class so I could talk to them about what was bugging me.
“We won't be going to a bar todayyy!!” I said seriously.
“What happened to youuuu!?, and whyyyyyy!!?” Lucy said as her eyebrows came apart.
“Let's stop going to the bar today because we will review and start studying properly today.” I said seriously
I uttered that which astonished them, and Lucy laughed while gazing at me.
“Why are you acting like way, are you upset because Vince is our first honor this semester? Is that how you develop feelings for him?” said Lucy, looking at me with interest.
“But what if I admit? I want to show him that the woman he is battling is not the necessary one.” I said
“Vince is good for you since at least now you'll act morally.” Bruce said
“Be quiet! as long as you stick with me, this situation will end.” I said
Bruce invited us to go to Starbucks after our conversation.
“Let's just go to Starbucks now since we can't go to a bar anymore, what do you think? My treat.” Bruce said
Of course, Lucy and I have no authority to decline, hahaha. After deciding what to wear and applying little makeup, we went right away. On the trip, it was clear from the expressions on their faces that they were cracking up over Vince's antics.
Finally arrived, so Bruce promptly put our drink order.
“Hello, may I place a single Caramel Macchiato order and wait…..” Bruce said
“Which drink do you want???” Bruce asked
“Iced American coffee, to me” I said
“Mine is Espresso Con Panna” Lucy said
“Can I have one Caramel Macchiato, one Iced American Coffee, and one Espresso Con Panna, that’s all” Bruce said
I kept asking myself, "Why am I feeling this way about Vince, and I'm so stressed because I just had to study, and it's because of a maannnn!" as we waited for the order. What the hell is this feeling.
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We decided to head home after drinking and conversing because it was becoming late.
"Are you entirely sure your plan?" Bruce questioned
“Of course, do I seem to be joking?” I replied
After a short while, we arrived at home, and I said my goodbyes to Lucy and Bruce. Bruce and Lucy simply smiled at me. I walked upstairs as soon as I got inside and lay down on the bed. Vince's face would not leave my thoughts, and I was unable to articulate my feelings. He is the one person I've had sex with that I can't forget. No matter how hard I try, there's something unique about him that I just can't put into words. What is this fucking feeling!!!?
LUCY
I'm not sure how to explain Simoune's plan, but what I can think of makes sense since we work so hard in class and not because we were under the effect of alcohol and went crazy. Additionally, I'm unsure of how I'll feel, and Simoune is becoming serious solely because of that man.
After Bruce dropped us off, we promptly said our goodbyes. When I walked in the door, Mommy greeted me and asked,
"Did you eat?," to which I replied,
"Yes, Mommy, we ate outside with them Simoune and Bruce."
It appears that we're going in early tomorrow, so as soon as I responded to mommy, I quickly walked upstairs and lay down on the bed to rest.