Chapter 54
He turned away after saying that. I don't know why I even spoke. I don't really respond when Drake talks to me like this. I'm pretty used to his behavior like this.
"Drake," I called softly. He stopped walking but still didn't face me. "Are you really mad at me?"
He was silent for about a minute, maybe he was also thinking about what he was going to say. You know Drake, he only speaks once in a while but when he does, you'll either be thrilled or hurt. It's always either of the two.
"Why would I?"
"Because... you haven't been looking at me for a while."
He turned to me and smirked. Hey, Alys. Here you go, what he's going to say will hurt you again. I'm so jealous! Why did I even say anything? I should have just let him go! I'm a bit of a masochist tool
"Get over yourself, Alys. We're over, you said it yourself," he said and then got into his car.
That's right, we're gone, but why did he act like that? He seems bitter! Come on, Alys. Just concentrate on something else. If Drake and I were really together, we would be together. I don't have to make any effort.
I went into the house first, because Marco was taking so long.
"Ate Alys?" I looked up.
"Hey, Dilly bear! Why are you here?" I said. Dillon, son of Tito Dave and Tita Sara. Hehehe, this is my baby brother too. He's almost the same age as Dane, mind you, he's one of Dane's playmates.
She sat on the swing. "Mom passed by, I think she's going to give something to Aunt Dana. What about you, sister? Why are you here?"
I shook my head. "Nothing, hehehe."
"Tss. Liar. You're crying, aren't you?" he said. "I'll report you to Danel You know he gets angry when you cry. Who made you cry? That ugly Drake?"
"Huh? Why do you know Drake?!!"
Dilly laughed. "Sister, what about Dane and I? That's it, sister. If he makes you cry again, you know," she said and walked into the house. Wow, that Dillon Cruz is really cool! He's daddy's son! Tito Dave's goody boy and Dilly's super playboy!
I'm waiting quietly again, okay? Marco came late!
"Oy, Alys."
"Oh, you son of a lizard!!"
He laughed. "You're too excited. Come on, are you ready?" he said while leaning against the tree. Jusko, what's wrong with those palm trees? They're so hot!
I stood up slowly, because I had been sitting here for a while so my feet were numb.
"Ouch," I said when I stood up.
Suddenly Tripp came up to me. "Hey, are you okay?"
I shook my head. "My feet are numb..." I said as I closed my eyes a little. It hurts so much!!
"Aish, let's go," he said, then knelt down with his back to me. "What? Get on the bike..."
I don't really want to ride. Drake and I have memories of piggy back rides TAT
"Hey, are you going to ride or should I pull you?"
"Here we go! Yes, we're going to ride!"
I got on his back and choked him. "H-hey! Why are you choking me?!"
"I don't know about you! Just walk!" I said and then I just rested my head on his shoulder. The pathway from the garden to the gate is quite far so Tripp will have to walk quite a distance. Let him go. He took a long time to arrive, I even managed to talk to Drake.
Tripp and I talked for a while as he walked to his car. I don't know what he was carrying, his motorbike or his car. I hope not the motorbike TAT
"Tripp."
"Hmm?"
"Tell me about you and Shaira."
He suddenly stopped. What's wrong with this?
"Huh? Why are you asking about that?"
I loosened my grip on him a little and then moved my head to his other shoulder. "I don't know, I'm curious about you two... What is it?"
He adjusted the way he was holding me and continued walking. "What else do you want to know? I told you, didn't I? I flirted with you before..."
"Uh... what else?"
"Aish, you're a gossip, do you know that?"
I laughed. Tripp can be a bit grumpy when he has time! Even though he was grumpy, he still continued what he was saying to me. "What else? Tsk. You're annoying. I don't want to think about it anymore, and now you're reminding me of you again."
"Why? Do you still love Shaira that's why you're hurt?" I said to him. Haaay. Tripp is my friend, even though he keeps telling me that he likes me, why do I feel like Shaira is the one he really likes? Or am I just overanalyzing things?
This time, Tripp lowered me to the floor. He faced me and then grabbed both of my shoulders. "You know, Zyril Perez, it was two years ago when Shaira badmouthed me. I'm just so handsome, do you think I'd sulk for so long just for that?"
"Aish, so that's it? You didn't take him seriously either? You're a playboy!"
He smiled a little because I pushed him. "Am I still a playboy if I'm only serious with you?"
"I-I don't know about you! Come on!"
"There you go," Tripp said. We're at Shaira's house now, he was driving earlier, we were so awkward! I don't know how to react to what he said earlier! I guess Drake was right, I'm flirting!!
Their gate opened automatically so we walked in... Well, okay. I caught a glimpse of Shaira in the pool area, wearing a two-piece that made me cry!
I was a little behind. I guess I wasn't informed that I had to wear swimming attire!!
"Hey, why did you stop?" Tripp said, I bumped into him because I had stopped.
"Tripp... should I also bring a... uhm, two piece?" I said while swallowing, I'm not super demure, no! I'm already wearing a two piece because that's required when mommy and I go to the beach but this is different! I can't wear a piece of fabric in front of Drake! I might get a heart attack!
He nodded. "Yes? Didn't we say we were going swimming?"
"Hala! I'm just going home!" I said, turning around and walking away. Besides the fact that I didn't have a two-piece and Shaira was wearing a two-piece, Drake was only wearing board shorts! Jusko!
Tripp chased after me. "Hey, Zy, it's okay if you're just wearing that," he told me while pointing at my clothes. I was wearing denim shorts that were already too short, a white shirt, and flip flops. This is actually my usual attire!
"Eh, even so. How am I going to get home? You know I'm going home wet?"
"I have an extra shirt, do you want to wear that one now so that you can wear that one again when you get home?" he said as he opened his bag and took out his Batman shirt. "O"
He held my hand and we entered Shaira's house. Tripp felt at home! He didn't say goodbye, he just went to school!
"Get dressed, I'll wait for you here..." he said and then closed the door. It turned out to be the guest room. I put on Tripp's shirt, it's long, so I look like I'm wearing a dress.
I went out, and when Tripp saw me, he smiled big.
"Come here," he said to me and I came closer. I was surprised because he hugged me. "Thanks, Zyril, I've been dreaming for a long time that the girl I like will wear my clothes. Is that corny? Hehe. I'm sorry."
I hugged her back. "Nukaba, I'm used to your drama in life," I said.
"Aish, you're really annoying," he said and then pulled away from the hug "Let's go."
We went to the pool area but we still passed by Shaira's receiving room. Seriously, Pugits must be spoiled. His portrait in the middle of the living room is so big!
"Doesn't Shaira have a sister?" I said.
Tripp shook his head. "There should have been one, but it just happened, so Shai is an only child. He's a good guy, I promise. He's just a little mean sometimes," Tripp explained.
I know Shaira is kind, she just became mean to me because of Drake.
"Hey, Alys!" Shaira said. Her feet were currently dipping in the pool while Drake was swimming.
"H-hello too," I said then, a little uncomfortably, I pulled down Tripp's shirt.
"I know that shirt! That's Tripp's, right?" Shaira said.
"Ah, yes."
He smiled at me and gave me an ok sign. "Omg you guys are super good with Tripp! And it's super sweet of him to allow you to wear his shirt!"
I blushed a little at what he said, I was about to answer, but Drake's mysterious tss beat me to it.
Tight, Alys!!
Huhuhu. This is too tempting!! Why is he only wearing board shorts! Can't he also wear a shirt like Tripp who wears a black shirt?!!
"Where's my towel?" Drake said. Shaira pouted a little. Can she throw up? Hehehe, just kidding.
"Here, hubby," Shaira said and then stood up. Omo. He's super sexy!! Why is that?! My boobs are embarrassed!!
He approached Drake and wiped Drake's hair. I didn't want to see that scene so I turned around and went to the swing. I sat there and swung myself. They were fine.
Tripp also sat down next to me. "You know, it's better for you to see them like that. You know, from what you see, you know that he's for someone else and you, really, are for me?"
I laughed a little. His face was so serious! it's not appropriatel
He hit me.
"Tss. Just be serious for once, I even laughed at you. You're cool too."
"Sorry, you're funny. Hehehe. Are you going swimming? Go swim, I'll just stay. here."
"Why? Can't you take a bath?"
I shook my head. "I don't want to either. Go ahead, take a shower."
Tripp stood up and came towards me. Omo. I don't like this!! "Tripp, if you're planning something bad, I'm telling you right now to stop...
The idiot threw me into the pool!!
Tripp laughed so hard at me, and was even holding his stomach from. laughing so hard!! What a bad habit to have when you have time!! GRRRR!
"Miss Shaira..." A maid approached her. "This is your phone, your dad will talk to you..."
Shaira stood up and grabbed her robe. "I'll just talk to my dad, okay? I'll be back later,"
He went inside and the three of us were left. =_=Awkward! Suddenly Tripp's phone rang.
"Aish," he said as if he was annoyed that his phone was ringing. "I'm just going to talk to you, Zy, okay? I'll be right back," he said and then he glared at Drake before leaving.
It was really awkward!! I swam to the side and climbed out of the pool. Drake? There, he was still drying his hair. I ignored him and just walked over to Tripp's bag, there must be a towel in there. Is it okay if I borrow one?
"D-drake!" I said. Drake suddenly pulled me. "W-what!" I said. He leaned me against the back of the tree. I didn't know there was a tree here!
He is looking at me.
"Drake..."
Huminga siya ng malalim. "You told me you don't want me anymore so I'm trying to forget you. But why are you making it so impossible? D-amn it!" sabi niya.
"Not anymore"
"Shut up," he said and then kissed me.
And there, my knees go weak, I can't hardly speak.