Chapter 6 | Samuel Astoria
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Anya’s Point Of View
This is my last night in Via’s place. We were in our pajamas and we are already in bed. We were tired because they held a two-day party for Via. Day 1 for surprise and family + me party and Day 2 for a company party.
I am Via’s only guest although she wished that Otho will be there celebrating her birthday with her. They held a private birthday celebration because next Saturday, another party together with MA will happen as requested by Via (to see Otho).
“You remember when we we’re young? You slee-”
“Shut up.”
Via laughed hard. “Why? It’s just the two of us here.”
“That’s so embarrassing so please let’s not talk about those memories. It makes me feel uncomfortable.”
“No! Let’s talk! I used to cry whenever I remember I you and that because I though I won’t be able to see you again.”
“Well I’m here now and I don’t sleep walk anymore so shut up.”
“Anyways, I think there is something I forgot to tell you.”
“Spill it. I’m sleepy already.”
“No. Don’t sleep,” Via clings into my arms. “Oh! Remember Alithir’s rival?”
“Yeah. But I forgot his name.”
“He is Samuel. I’ve seen him once in the MA HQ when he moved here. He is living in a condo and he is known for being a playboy.”
“How did he become Alithir’s rival?”
“Samuel is strong and they are always compared. Alithir hates that so he always asked him for a match. But over 20 tries, there are 20 draws. He is also Alithir’s classmates and they fought for the 2nd spot. I know that because Otho is the top 1 when they were in grade 11.”
“You tell me when he’s around. I wanna see his face.”
“Oh. He was suspended in the first day of class because he was link to a gang fight in the neighborhood. You will meet him tomorrow.”
“I didn’t know Alithir is that competitive.”
“Oh! And the highlight of this story is….” Via makes a drumroll sounds.
“Spill it.”
“Make me.”
I cling into her arm. “Via, tell me. Please.” I flashed my puppy eyes on her.
“Aww. That’s so cute! Anyways, his full name is Samuel Astoria.”
I froze. “Samuel Astoria?”
“Yes. You have to see him.” Via said and hugged me.
***
The next day – Monday. As soon as we arrived at Aldhigh, I can’t stop looking around. I could feel happiness, fear, sadness, excitement, I don’t know. I wanna throw up.
“Calm down.” Via whispered.
“Hey, Anya, Via. Good morning.” Otho greeted who are behind us with Alithir.
“Good morning.” Via and I said in chorus.
“Happy birthday.” Otho gives Via a paper bag. “I know it’s late. Anya told me that it’s your birthday last Saturday. I wasn’t prepared so Ali and I spend the weekends making that.”
We moved in the side because it’s rude to stop in the middle of the road.
“Aww. That’s so sweet. Thank you, Otho and Ali.” Via said while peeking the inside of paperbag.
“Tsk.”
We looked at Alithir.
“Did you just ‘Tsk’, Via?” Otho and asked in chorus.
What’s up with him again? Is it because of me?
“That bastard.” Alithir is staring behind us so we looked back.
In the middle of students going inside the school, a handsome student is walking towards us. All eyes are in him. Via held my wrist.
“Anya…” she whispered. “It’s Samuel.”
I know. I recognized him the moment I saw him. He grew better than I expected. My heart beats so fast!
“Hey, Ali-boy. Miss me?” Samuel said when he reached us. “Who are these girls? Are they in grade 11? I haven’t met them.”
He looked at Via but Otho pulled her away. And when our eyes met, I wanna vomit my breakfast.
“Who are you?” he seriously asked.
I couldn’t say anything. My throat suddenly becomes dry.
“Anya…” Via said. Thank you, Via. You just saved me.
“Anya?” He puts my hair behind my ears and smile. “What a nice name.”
Alithir pulled me away. “Back off.”
“Why? Are you his boyfriend?” Samuel asked and smirked.
“N-No.”
“Then, who?”
There was silence before he said the word…
“C-Cousin. I’m here cousin. More like a brother and sister, so DON’T TOUCH HER.”
I regain my senses after hearing that. I want to laugh but Via shakes her head.
“Hmm, then shall I call you brother-in-law from now on?” Samuel snatched me away from Alithir. “Give me your phone, Anya.”
I immediately give him my phone. He gave me his phone.
“Save your number.”
“Anya!” Alithir glared at me.
Wow. Now he’s acting close to me. I didn’t asked him to call me Anya but he look. He always calls me Hanyah… like for a month until this day.
“I saved my number. I’ll call you. Or you can call me first.” He said and winked before he left.
“What the hell is that Anya? Do you know who he is?”
“Annnyaaa!” Via jumped to hug me. “Oh my gosh. Confirm?”
I let my wide smile escape my lips. “Yes.”
“Anya? Do you like that guy? He’s a playboy.” Otho worriedly asked.
“It’s okay. I will be fine.”
“Are you out of your mind?” Alithir glared at me.
“I’ll visit a doctor later to check my sanity. I’ll update you.”
“Anya, look. That guy is my enemy. He must be using you against me! I’m just protecting you.”
I laughed. “Thank you. However, I never thought that you were THIS protective for my well-being. I always thought you hated me. You asked me to pretend that I don’t know you but the whole school now knows.”
He looked around and realized that everyone entering the school witness what happened and there are students taking pictures. He could say something.
“Well, again. Thank you, brother. We’ll go ahead. I’ll see you at home.” I said and grabbed Via’s arm.
“See you! Thank you for the gift.” Via waved at them.
***
We are now the latest topic in the school.
“Come back and Revelation. Earlier this morning, Samuel Astoria made his comeback from his 1-month suspension. Addition to that, he asked Hanyah Custa her phone number. New target? Who knows. But Alithir protected Hanyah revealing that they were cousins! This strengthens Yllaine and Alithir dating rumor! A source also tipped us that they saw Yllaine and Alithir this weekend! What a news! Stay tuned for more!”
“Via, stop reading that during lunch.”
“Why? I’m just happy that someone took a photo of us when O pulled me. He is holding my hand here. Look!”
“At that moment, I wanna puke.”
“Hey! Can we share the table with you?” a wild Otho suddenly pop out making Olivia panicked.
“Sure,” I moved a little giving Alithir some space to eat. “But, we are almost done eating.”
“Otho, you move here a little.” Via said.
They started eating. I finished my food while Via is eating slowly to catch Otho’s pace.
“Ice cream.” A hand with strawberry ice cream popped from behind. It was Samuel.
“Aww. Thank you.” I took it and lick it.
“Hey. Stop pestering us when having lunch.” Alithir said. “Anya, that could be poisonous.”
“I only want Anya, not all of you. If you want ice cream, go bye it yourself. Right, Anya?” he said and flashed his smile.
I can’t help to smile. “Have you eaten lunch?”
“Yes. I ate with those girls” He said and pointed a group of girls who are giving me a sharp eye. “I just drop here to give you some strawberry ice cream.”
“Great. Thank you.”
“See you around. Bye, Anya. Bye, brother-in-law.” He tapped Alithir’s shoulder so I waved at him before he leaves.
“Anya, did you see that? He’s with some girls before he went here.” Alithir looks so irritated.
“Yes. I’m not blind.”
“Arg. This day is too much.”
***
At home, it was my duty to cooked for tonight’s dinner. Alithir and Femi are resting and watching T.V.
“Hey.” Alithir showed up with his glare.
“What now?” I asked after taking a glance at him and continue chopping the onion.
“Take that off.”
“Hu?” I take my sleepers off and kick it near him.
“Not this. That apron.”
I stopped and looked at my apron. “Why?”
He didn’t answered me but he walked closer to me and take my apron off. He replace it with his apron.
“Never use this apron anymore. I’ll buy you a new one.” He said and walked away with the apron.
Femi, who is peeking in the kitchen, gives me a wide grin.
“What’s with your cousin?”
“The apron I gave you has strawberry design.”
“And?”
“His jealous.” She said show Alithir’s I.D. So, she used her clairvoyance. “I saw what happened. My kitten is being territorial.”
“Hu? I don’t think so.”
“But I think so. I’ll buy you something with strawberries tomorrow.”
I laughed. “Stop teasing him. But I do like strawberries.”
“Favorite?”
“Very.”
“Oh my poor little kitten. I should ask him to buy some strawberry fruits. I’m craving for it.”
“Shut up.”
“Be sure to make me a strawberry shake tomorrow, Anya. I’ll asked him to buy a bunch.”
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