My Therapy

Chapter 22

Adriane's POV

For the past days, I have been sandwiched between my studies and work. I can't wait to get a rest, I said to myself while letting out a deep sigh.

"You seem to be very busy lately" Maddie said as she took a seat in front of me with her lunch. I haven't spoken to her at all after the "kissing"  incident. "Sort of, I've been juggling work, studies and sports all at the same time" I said and stood up from my seat.

"Listen Adriane, I'm sorry for what I did back then. I know you find it offensive, but you should know by now that I really like you" Maddie said stopping me from leaving.

"I know you like me and I've always shown you that I am not interested in you, I'm sorry" I answered back. "Was the girl who visited you before, your girlfriend?" she asked.

"Yes she is and I hope that clears everything. I am flattered that you like me but I love my girlfriend and I won't do anything to hurt her."

"Geez, this is the first time I liked a girl and also the first time I got rejected" Maddie said in defeat. "You'll definitely get over me, I'm sure you just find me cute and interesting for a change" I replied and left the lunch room.

After work, I went back to our apartment and cooked dinner for Ella. She usually leaves work after 5PM but it varies depending on her paperworks.

I cooked her favorite dish - pork adobo. It's a classic Filipino dish and she loved it the first time I made it for her. From time to time she would eat it with rice, I guess I influenced her a lot when it comes to the food she eats.

"Is that my favorite?" I heard Ella say excitedly. "Hi, Love" I kissed her lips "I didn't hear you come in. It's definitely your favorite" I replied.

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While eating dinner we talked about our day and Ella said that her appointment with Lyle is next week so she asked me if I would like to come with her. I don't have work that day so I agreed.

"Uhm.. love?" I started, still thinking if I should tell her what Maddie said to me. Ella's looking, waiting for me to continue.

"I had this conversation with my co-worker today and she said that she likes me" I said and swallowed hard as I see Ella slicing the pork with a bit of force. "Okay? And then?" she asked without looking at me.

"I told her that I'm not interested and I don't want to hurt my girlfriend" I answered.

Then she placed her fork and knife on the table and stopped from eating. Her face expression is serious, the atmosphere around her changed from light to heavy. "Did she ever kiss you?" Ella suddenly asked which caught me of guard and it took me a while to give an answer.

"Adriane, I asked if she kissed you?" she repeated this time almost shouting. "No" was the answer that came out of my mouth which I would definitely regret.

She stood up and went to our bedroom and slammed the door shut. I have a bad feeling about this.

*****

Ella's POV

I'm furious right now, tears want to flow from my eyes, my hands are starting to shake. I feel angry and hurt at the same time.

"Love?" I heard Adriane said as she approached me and tried to touch my shoulders. I shrugged her hand away.

"How dare you lie to me?" I turned around and asked her. Her eyes grew wide, she obviously doesn't have any idea what I am talking about.

I knew that girl liked her and now that she said it to me, it all made sense. I'm sure that I didn't imagine what I saw that day - the day when Julia and I went to see Adriane. I just don't feel that I have the right to ask her about it before. The view of that girl leaning over to Adriane, I am positive it's for a kiss.

"What do you mean? I told you I don't like her" she said still confused. "That's not what I meant. I saw her kissing you before. Why would you deny it?" I continued to question her.

Adriane did not answer. "The day Julia and I went to see you to invite you over dinner, she kissed you right?" I stated making it more clear for her.

"Y-Yes" she finally answered, I felt my face fire up in a negative way. "Then why the hell would you say she haven't kissed you!?" I said shouting at her.

"I hate liars! My past relationship ended miserably because of lying! I can't imagine that you would do the same to me but just a simple kiss you managed to lie? I thought you love me? Why would you say no?! You thought I wouldn't figure it out?!" I raged not giving her a chance to interrupt.

"Ella, calm down please" she said trying to hold my shoulders but I pushed her hands away from me.

"I'm sorry, yes she kissed me but I didn't know that she would do that. The day it happened I was sick, I was sleeping. I woke up because she's kissing me, I immediately pulled back. I'm sorry if I denied it, but trust me that kiss means nothing" she explained herself.

"But why would you say no when I asked you if she kissed you?"

"I was shocked, I didn't thought that incident would count as a kiss"

"Are you serious, Adriane?! I clearly asked you if she kissed you, what the hell would you consider as a kiss?! You would only consider it as a kiss if you kissed her back?! Is that it?" I yelled out not buying her answer.

She still tried to touch my shoulders in attempt to calm me down but it's no use, I'm mad at her right now.

"I'm really sorry, Ella. I admit it I lied about the kiss and I'm so sorry but you have to trust me, that means nothing. I wouldn't have told you about the whole she likes me thing if I want to hide it from you. I'm sorry if you feel betrayed and reminded you of your past relationship, please forgive me" she pleaded.

Adriane has a point, she tried to be honest by telling me that someone confessed to her. But I'm still mad at her for trying to hide the fact that girl kissed her. Although, I'm surprised she admitted that she lied - something that showed her genuineness.

"Ella, I'm really sorry" she stepped forward and hugged me. I let her and I felt her warmth, I buried my face on her chest. "Please? I never meant to hurt you. I don't want to hide anything from you, I love you so much" she continued.

I looked at her and she looked at me back with those dark eyes full of love. She tilted my chin up for a kiss. That kiss took all the anger away.

"Do you still love me?" Adriane asked breaking our kiss?

"Of course I do, my love for you is greater than this fight. I'm sure there are other challenges that we'll face in our relationship, you're not perfect and so am I. We'll make mistakes and it's up to us to make this work" I replied.

"I love you so much" she tried to kiss me but I placed my finger on her lips stopping her. "But I'm warning you, if ever that girl still tried to flirt with you, you'll let me know. I don't want any other girls flirting with you, I'll smack all of their faces."

"Oh my God! I'm in love with an Amazonian princess" she jokingly said. "Adriane?!" I said with a serious tone. "Yes my Love, trust me" she replied with a sweet smile.

We continued to hug each other for a while until Adriane asked "What did happen on your last relationship? We haven't really talked about our past relationships and now that you mentioned it, I'm wondering how dumb that person is to hurt you."

Am I ready to let her know what happened? To my dad, about Amber?

I looked into her eyes and she's waiting for me answer. I recalled what Julia said about Adriane. Julia wouldn't say that Adriane is different and that she likes her if she didn't find Adriane good for me.

Maybe it's about time I let her know what really happened to my dad.