Chained by the old love

Chapter 5: Allergy

Lorelei Larissa's P.O.V.

"I don't like to get you hurt, but I saw it with my own eyes," Sophie said.

We are here in her room. It is weekend so we decided to have a movie marathon.

"What? Can you spill the tea," I said. She kept on cutting her own words.

"They kissed," she said.

"Who kissed?"

Although I have the idea of who is she saying. But I want to hear it from her. I want a clear answer.

"My brother and that girl."

Confirmed.

"Isn't it normal for a couple?" I asked and I felt something in my throat. Argh! Why do I always want to cry?

She wiped my tears. "The way they kiss, it feels like they are too in love. I don't want to make you cry, but it's true. I can feel it. He's my brother and I know him."

I leaned on the headboard. "So are you saying that we have no chance anymore?"

She nodded sadly.

I bite my lips and after that took a deep breathe.

"Well, I guess I need to move," I said.

"You mean move on?"

I shake my head. "No. Move, as in I need to make a move for him to love me again before he can be drowned in love with that girl."

Her eyes widened. "Are you sure?"

I nod my head with determination. "Joziah will love me again," I said with being sure.

She nods her head. "I am not spoiling you. I am supporting you. But if you are hurting to much, just stop. Okay?"

We continued watching the movie. Lara Jean used to write letters for her crush.

Joziah can you be my Peter Kavinzky?

"I am feeling the butterflied while watching the two of them. I hope that all boys will be like Peter," Sophie said and giggled. She is being hopeless romantic again.

I nod my head and smiled. "You can find your own Peter someday, Soph."

She held my hand and squished it. "I hope so."

"Next movie?"

"Yup. Can you please get some snack on the refrigerator? I will ready the next movie,"she said.

I nodded and stand up.

As I get out of her room, I look at Joziah's room. It's been three days since our last talk.

I really controlled myself to avoid him. Every time our eyes met, I will divert mine to other direction.

I headed downstairs and saw one of their maids.

"Hi," I greeted at her.

She smiled at me and continue doing the chores.

I headed to the refrigerator and open it to find what Sophie wants to eat.

I am still getting food when someone speaks at my back.

"Can I get water?" he asked.

I quickly moved and leaned on the sink. I am not still done yet in getting food. Sophie might pull my hair if I will not get all what she wants. She is a foodie. Food is life for her.

I am just looking at my fingers when he speaks again.

"Larissa," he called.

I look up at him for a second.

"I just want to ask, why did..."

"What?" I asked.

He just shakes his head. "Never mind," he said and walked out.

Ah! He is really confusing at all time.

"I headed downstairs because you took so long here," Sophie said and moved closer to me.

"I'm not yet done choosing food for you," I reasoned.

She just shrugged her shoulders off.

When we are done picking foods there, we both headed back to her room.

"Humanap pa kasi ako ng magugustuhan mo." Palusot ko sa kanya.

She just shrugged her shoulder.

Tomorrow came and I prepared to get downstairs in our house.

Last night, I already planned what will I make for him to love me again.

It is Sunday today and it is their family they. Lucky enough, Auntie invited me to come with them. Perfect because I can make a move to Joziah.

I am wearing an off shoulder top and skirt. I partner it with my pumps. I also make my looks presentable.

"I'm ready," I said to myself in the mirror and closed my lipstick.

After that, I headed downstairs and walked towards their house.

"Hi, Auntie," I greeted when I saw her sitting on the sofa in their living room.

She looks at me. "You look nice," she said after scanning my whole outfit.

I smiled sweetly. "Thank you. Ahm... where is Sophie?" I asked.

She answered me and says that Sophie is still in her room.

I headed upstairs and was about to go to her room, when all of a sudden, Joziah's door opened and he headed outsife of his room.

I scanned him. He wears casual clothes. But he really looks like a model now.

"Done staring at me?" he asked.

I fixed myself and faked a cough. "You look handsome," I said with courage.

I really to have the courage so that I can get him back. Duh.

He smirked. "Really?" he asked.

I moved closer to him and look at him from head to toe. I stared straight into his eyes. "Yup. You are really handsome. You look like a model now."

I saw how he gulped. "Okay," he said and after that walked away.

I took a deep breathe. My gosh. He just left me here.

Lorelei Larissa that was embarrassing!

I fanned myself with my hands before going in Sophie's room.

"Hey, I heard that," she said and laughed at me. "That was good." Then gave me a thumbs up and smiled widely.

But then, I notice that her smile didn't reach her eyes. What was that?

I cover my face with my palm. "That was so embarrassing!"

When she gets done, we headed downstairs.

In their car, the three of us, the young ones are in the back seat. Me, Joz, then Sophie.

"I want to eat sea foods," Sophie said with joyous tone. Excited to eat seafood.

Her brother and mother nod their heads with what she said.

Auntie looks at me. "Is it fine with you?" she asked.

I quickly nod my head. "Of course," I answered.

It is so shameful of me if I will say no. I am just meddling with their family day.

She just smiled at me after that.

Before we eat, we headed to the church to attend the mass.

And because Joz and I are next to each other, I get the chance to hold his hand.

After that, we headed to the nearest mall so we can eat already.

Sophie and I headed to the powder room first, while they go first in the restaurant.

"Let's go," she said after doing our thing in the powder room. "I am so hungry," she said like a child which made me chuckle.

When we arrived at the restaurant. The foods are already ready in our table. I suddenly get so hungry because they look so appetizing. The lobster, crab, and etc. are so attractive.

"Wow," I cannot help but to matter.

Auntie smiled at me. "Eat all you want, Lorelei. Enjoy, okay?" she said.

I nod my head and smiled widely at her.

Of course, I will surely enjoy eating.

I started to eat the lobster. But because it is too hard to open, I need a help.

I look at Joz who is busy with his own food.

"Ahm... can you?" I asked and pointed at the lobster.

He just rolled his eyeballs and have no choice but to do my favor.

When he was done doing it, I smiled sweetly at him. "Thank you," I said in a sweet tone.

He jus nods his head at me and get back to his food.

The waiter came and served the soup to us. It looks delicious. I am really pigging out right now.

"You should try this one," Sophie said and gave me one bowl of soup.

"Yup. You should too."

I scooped some of it and taste it. Really delicious. But then, I felt something different.

Oh damn. Suddenly my body gets itchy and I am getting out of breath.

They didn't notice my reaction right now because they are all busy with their foods.

I excuse myself and headed to the comfort room.

When I get there, I washed my face with cold water so that I can get relaxed even just for a little.

I am so stupid! I forgot to bring my inhaler. And a fool because there is really a tendency that they might serve shrimp soup. This is a seafood restaurant, my gosh! And here I am, tasting it because it looks so delicious.

Now I am not feeling well and I can't breathe properly. I'm afraid that I might ruin their family bonding. I don't want that to happen.

I tried to look myself like nothing is going on with me. I formed a smile on my face and headed outside.

As I headed outside, I saw Joziah leaning on the wall.

"Are you okay?" he asked.

"Yup." I lied.

"Liar," he said and moved closer to me. He held my arm and scan how red it is. "You should ask first what is the flavor of that soup before tasting it. You know too well that you can't handle shrimps. You have an allergy," he said like a mad person.

"I know it's my fault. I will just go home. Just inform them," I said as I try to catch my breathe.

I grabbed his shirt on the chest part. I cannot do this anymore. Damn.

His eyes widened with what he is seeing. He quickly held me. "You can't breathe," he stated.

"I still can," I said in a low tone. Feeling weary.

My knees get jelly and I can't up properly anymore.

He quickly carried me. Because we are just in the first floor, we reached the parking in for just only three minutes, I guess.

"Can you please be honest. If you can't really breathe, tell me," he angrily said.

He opens the door of the car. Thankfully, the key is with him,

"Can you please take care of me?" I pleaded.

Well, this is also a good opportunity for me.

He quickly drives the car without saying where he is bringing me.

I just woke up wearing an hospital gown while Joziah is sitting next to me, busy on his phone.

"I already texted my parents on why we suddenly vanished from the mall," he said.

He didn't even bother to spare me a glance.

I just nodded while looking at nowhere.

"When will I get discharged here? I am feeling well now," I said.

He gave me a serious look. Finally he looks at me, huh.

"You can go home tonight."

"Good. I have class tomorrow."

He brushed his hair with his finger. "Don't go to the university tomorrow. You still need to rest."

"But I need to submit something," I defended.

His forehead knotted and he licks his lips. "Don't be so stubborn, Larissa," he sternly said.

"I am not stubborn. I am feeling well now, so it means I can go to the university tomorrow."

"You are stubborn. You almost got out of breath earlier, so you need to rest. Even just until tomorrow."

"I'm okay."

He stands up and speak. "Why are you so eager to go to the university tomorrow? For what? To meet that Travis, huh?"

I was about to answer when he suddenly walks out and left me here.

What the f? I really have to submit my project tomorrow.

And why does Travis suddenly get involved here?