I gasped at that. How did he know? Is he hiding something from me? I didn't reply.
“Yes,” I answered honestly because it really bothered me. I bit my lip. “She asked me if it would be okay for me if you court her someday.”
Phoenix nodded at that, pursing his lips, “And? What was your answer?”
I shrugged, “I don’t know. I told her it was up to you.”
“I see.” He heaved a sigh and I felt his hands reaching to stroke my hair. "Sereia, Maria is just my childhood friend."
I gritted my teeth and pushed his hands away from me. "Oh, you don’t need to explain to me. I’m not your girlfriend or anything. It’s normal. She's a girl, and you’re a boy. And both of you are available.”
I don’t know why but I feel betrayed and disappointed. He got me with his looks and his constant teasing. And I’
