Chapter 13: Chapter 13

Padgett's POV.

I headed to my room to freshen up and probably change into something nice, it's not yet my curfew time and I know mom will not be coming, I thought of wearing one of those short gown but then I realized that, Newton, look like those bad boys that could take advantage of a girl even though I was lovesick, I still have to be reasonable and protect myself.

Finally I settled on my blue jeans and white sweater, the weather was a bit cold because Its get dark.

After I had my hair blow dry, I looked at myself in the mirror. I realized I was so pale, so pale from crying too much over that naughty Cam, I decided to put on a red lipstick, my mommy was the one that brought the lipstick but I never did apply it because drawing overly attention to myself is something I really don't like I applied it then rubbed it off with a tissue paper to make it a bit mild.

Perfect!

I was waiting outside, when he drove in.

Hey young lady, come over here. I gave him a small smile then walked towards him. Getting closed to him, he pushed the car door, as I make my way into it, I gasped at the sight of him.

For the first time, I could see something nice in him, he looked so cleanly fresh and handsome in his dark jacket and blue shirt… and his smell, of cold breeze and cologne made me mesmerized, maybe because I was heart broken.

Hi Padgett...he said with a sweet voice.

Hi Newton! I said without rising my eyes to look at him, I know he could sense that I have cried for so long if my eyes come in contact of his, so I decided to just look down on my feet.

Where are we going? I asked immediately he turned the car to leave.

You care for a horse lesson? I look at him. Stop staring, my family have a ranch, we rear horses, just maybe, you might want to try.

Sure! I said, I really do not want to have any conversation right now, so I thought, if we are having a horse lesson then we will talk less.

We arrived at the Rockefeller center, my eyes bulge out, I have always dreamt of coming here but the truth is, I couldn't afford anything here. The car immediately stopped at the entrance of a fancy seafood restaurant.

“They have delicious crab cakes and lobster mac and cheese here.” Newton said the moment we were out of the car.

I can’t wait to try it. I’m starving. Oops… Actually, I couldn't have anything during the day, my thoughts were preoccupied with the fact that, my best friend was going to have someone else in his life and leave me hanging with a broken heart and unrequited love then my mind wonder, he said we are supposed to have an horse lesson then while are we here, I look at him which made him smiled.

If we are to have a horse lesson, I figured you will need strength and it's like your stomach have been craving for attention but you were busy thinking of that asshole.

What asshole?

You should know. He turned his attention to the host who showed us to our table. The interior of the restaurant was elegant and the view outside was breathtaking – overlooking the Rockefeller Center huge flower that is forming beautiful walls and the ice rink. It was so attractive

Let’s have the crab cakes and the lobster mac and cheese. What else do you want to eat?” He asked, while scanning the menu.

Everything looks delicious and pretty expensive… I wanted to say but his voice came up

You don’t have shellfish allergy, do you?

I only have if I eat too much. I told him honestly that I had red rashes like that of a chicken skin if I ate too much shellfish, chicken and eggs but usually, it’s fine, I am not going to have much because I can't afford it. He gave me a sweet smile.

Noted, it’s better to be cautious. He said and called the waiter to order our food. Adding some sushi, spicy tuna, crab avocado, salads and delicious desserts.

You ordered too much. I said when the waiter left.

“I’m starving too and you don't have to worry because the bill is on me.  The sunlight in his gray eyes shone like bits of gleaming porcelain. I was entice by it, I diverted my attention to the view outside, I shouldn't start seeing things so appealing

I looked through the window, it was so beautiful then my silly eyes fall on the two kids, a boy and a girl to be specific, they were much younger, they should be around ten and eleven, the both of them were running when one fell, then I hear him called her, "best friend, can you stop running, you will hurt yourself", just how I remembered it when I and Cameron were still kid, Cameron will always care about me and put me first in everything.

Remembering someone?

I glanced at Newton who was staring at me. “Yeah. It is. Like it used to be.” I answered. I felt so sad all of a sudden. The emptiness inside my heart was creeping up again.

“You okay?”

I toyed the tip of the table napkin and heaved a long sigh. “I just can’t help remembering Cameron, when we were much younger before I left. I miss him so much, he is here but yet, it's seem really far, we were so happy together and inseparable… then suddenly, he is no longer the Cam, I know, it's all gone

He leaned closer, putting his arms on the table. Hey, don’t be sad. I want you to be happy

Stop acting like you care, if you don't want me to punch you.

I thought you were just a snub, I never knew you are a war freak.

I found myself laughing at his words.

Better, you look super pretty when you smile, love come and goes, one minute you are in love the next you are out of love, life must go on. Cameron might not fall in love with you, that doesn't mean you are not beautiful. When you learn to love yourself, you might find love in someone more attractive than him. I’m sure so many people want to fall in love with you but you too preoccupied with the love you hold for him in your heart.

What Newton said made sense. I gave him an assuring smile. “You’re right. I should be happy,” I shrugged my shoulders “where is our food? I’m just probably starving.”

That made him laugh.

My mouth watered when the food arrived. Everything looked delicious and smelled heavenly. We were so hungry and we ate heartily. He was right, the crab cakes and lobster mac and cheese were delicious. I also loved the sushi and the crab avocado. I was so full, I have never eaten too much since I arrived, Cameron's silly behavior had made me lost appetite.

We talked about school, the play, music, videos and other stuffs. I learned more and more about him every time we were together. He looked so formal and intimidating in the outside, but getting to know him better, I realized he was so much fun to be with.

It's getting late let's go home.

You right! I never knew the time is running so fast. When we enter his car, he look at me.

What?

I heard the school is having extracurricular activities, so which team do you want to join as in what are your plans? He say looking at me

What do you think? I kind of love dancing and singing, maybe I should join either dancing or singing club but I prefer dancing.

Why not join music club instead of dancing?

Why? I don't think my voice is sweet, Cameron used to call it broken voice. He laughed at my honesty.

Maybe, you should sing, while I listen to it, I could tell that you are...

No way, I really don't want to embarrass myself, I heard Betsy is the leader, she is pretty, talented. I will rather go for dancing, I heard, the leader of that group is Julia, although she look a bit, dangerous but you should have seen the way Julia danced the first day I met her, gosh, I just love everything about her. I don't care about her stupid snub attitude, I could take anything, if I could...

Take Cameron tantrum?

I Facepalm myself, when he mentioned Cameron, his eyes didn't leave me, the rest of the ride was lovely, I ended dancing to the music he was playing, in no time, we were back to my place.

Thanks!

Do you enjoy your evening? He asked as I step down from his car.

Yes! Thanks once again.

Thanks for your sweet smile, it's lovely. I wave at him, as he turned his car, he wink, I found myself blushing so hard, he is not all that bad, just maybe, I should give him a chance. Still in my thoughts, I heard a voice from behind

Creamy! I turned it's Cameron. Who was that?