Life of a nerd

Seventeen

Maxwell pov

My phone kept ringing with different messages, and I didn’t need anyone to tell me who the messages were from.

Apparantly,those girls at high school won't take a hint when I clearly said no.

It is clearly Justin hardwork and I will get back at him. I took a step out of my room and the cool breeze seeth on my skin.

The weather was sunny but not in a bad kind of way.This reminded me of Deya. I probably haven't mentioned anything about me dating any girl. To be honest,I wasn't a play boy till after the incident with her.

I met her at a de vida. I went with Hugh.I still remembered that vividly like my mother's cooking recipe...

It was on a sunny afternoon that my friend Hugh suggested that we go swimming.I didn't want to go at first but after several thoughts I followed them and that was the best day of my life.

Hugh and I played in the water for long when his pal marky suggested that we played volleyball.After much argument we finally decided on it.

Things were going smoothly till it reached my turn to serve. I hit the ball with all my strength;let me just say I used a little bit of my strength.The ball went flying and it went with a

SMACK

Yep,a smack...on a girl forehead.

My eyes widened in shock when I realised what I just did.Without waiting for my friends to talk, I quickly rushed to the girl, not minding the few people that were present.

I quickly squatted to see the girl properly as she was holding her nose.

"f**k!I'm sorry".

She looked at me with a smile.I was expecting her to look mad or pissed but instead, she looked calm, and she even smiled...

I think I'm doomed.

"You seemed distracted for a while, but it's okay".

"No, it wasn't... I didn't pay any attention, and look your nose is bleeding".I pointed.

She touched the place I pointed and cleaned it off as if it was nothing.

"It's just an ice pack I need and I will be good to go".

I was about to say something when Hugh and Mark came running with some first aid box.

"You are lucky man that I found this in a*****e room".Hugh said, bringing out a cotton wool.

"Hope you are okay,we are so sorry for what Max did".He added.

"He's a little bit reckless".Marky said.

"And irresponsible".Hugh added

They did not just say that in front of her.

"I'm sure he didn't mean it right, Mark.She asked,her eyes boring into mine".

I got lost for a moment, staring into her blue eyes that I didn't notice the look that Hugh was giving me.

Hugh coughed out loud,getting back my attention.

For a moment, I was lost, but I composed myself.

"No I didn't.I said, finally finding my voice".

"It seems that this pretty lady is okay, and I think it's our cue to leave".Hugh said, nudging marky who right from time was always clueless.

"Go where"!

"To get the hotdogs that we bought from remember".He said using his eyes to give him a clue but as usual,he was clueless.

"Hotdogs?When"?

Hugh let out a nervous laughter before tapping him slightly on the shoulder. "You always forget a lot. we ordered hotdogs not so long ago, and we need to go now".He said, trying to make marky understand and it seems like it was working.

"Oh I get it...the hot dog! Let's go then.He said".Marky turned to me and gave me a bro code look and left,Leaving me with only me and

"Deya..."

I looked at her in confusion.Deya?

"My name is deya".

"What a nice name you have...I'm so sorry for my friends behaviour".

"Don't sweat it, my friends can be annoying to".She chuckled.

"I really hope we can meet again soon".I said with a smile.

I looked at her as she was contemplating in her head.

"No rush intended".I added.

She smiled once again before writing her number on my phone.

After that day,we were always hanging out,either going to the arcade or going to grab food at Chucky filla chicken.I loved her free she was,her determination and her bold she was.

I asked her to be my girlfriend and she agreed. I wouldn't forget our couple kiss the night I first asked her out,how her small soft lips felt in mine.It was full of tenderness and love.But as they say,not every story has a good ending.

After some while,I noticed that she became so insecure of herself.It first started with her demanding to know who I was on the phone that made me either laughed or smiled.I thought everything would be alright but instead it became worse it was as if she didn't trust me.

We had a serious quarell about it and she promised she would change in which she did.Things were looking good until the one say that changed everything about my perspective.

That day was her birthday and I had a good gift that I know she would like.It was a customised phone case that she has been talking about for weeks Apparently,it was trending and I had to use most of my saving money to buy it.

I went to her house early(since her parents travelled)and since no one was around.I invited my friend and some of deya friends to help me decorate the place with balloon,confetti and all that.It took a while but I must say it was worth it as the blue coloured balloon were beautiful arranged together with the white ones.

Everything was set,remaining only the birthday girl to come inside. I ushered everyone to stay silent as I heard footstep approaching.

Sorry,I meant footsteps!

Her laughter filled the air as she finally opened the door.She on the light and...

"Suprise"! They all said simultaneously.

She looked at the place that was decorated and looked suprised for a while.

Wow! Was all she managed to say.

"Who did this".

They made way for me as I came to her smiling, holding a present in front of her.

"Max".She whispered.

Something was wrong,she normally called me babe.

I ignored what she said and tried to kiss her, but she swerved it and it landed on her cheeks instead.

Okay something was definitely wrong.

"Who is this babe"!

Babe!I inwardly said.I looked beside her as I saw a guy beside her who was standing beside her.He was more muscular and toned.

I turned to Deya for her to explain what was going on but instead ,she avoided my gaze.

"Who the hell are you"?He said glaring at me.

"Her boyfriend".I said

"Boyfriend !He turned towards deya".Can you explain this nonsense.

"He's a friend babe...that's how he does he's a joker...right max".She said finally looking at me.

The air in the room was filled with tension.The fact that people were in the room and they saw what was happening and the fact that deya had another guy made my head dizzy.

Normally,most people will make a scene out of this, but I did the possible thing I could think of the moment.

"Yea I was just kidding.. Happy birthday deya''.I dropped her gifts and walked out.I heard my friends calling behind me, but I ignored them and went to my house.

Guess who showed up in my room hours later.

"I'm sorry babe I panicked and..."

"Let's break up"! I dropped the bomb.

"You are joking, right?

I finally looked at her,and the anger I was holding all this while came rushing.

"Do I look like I'm f*****g joking right now,do you take me as a fool! When has this been going on".

The look on her face was priceless as she stared dumbfounded at me.

"A year ago".She quietly said.

I shaked my head in regret as everything dawned on me on why she acted suspicious.

"That means you were dating him before you meet me".I said.

Silence absolute silence filled the air.

"So I was just a f*****g joke to you".I thundered.

Tears fell from her eyes but I was less bothered.

I'm sorry was all she could say.

"Sorry,I asked looking at her.No you are not,you are just sorry that you have been caught.All this while I thought I could make this work,always asking myself if I had been the problem but I guess now that I have gotten my answer".

Her sobs filled the room but I couldn't care less.

"I loved you deya".

"Loved? She said with her shaky voice.

"Yes? I really loved you I just wished I never did from the beginning,maybe we will be better off as friends".

"But..."

"But nothing!Tonight just opened my eyes thst i was the fool all along and i would never be enough no matter how much I try.Leave my room".I said quietly.

I felt the door shut and I slowly released the tears that i was holding.

Ding! Ding! Ding!!!

Can I eat you up like a cake because you are a hottie

Heyy.... I called you yesterday but you didn't pick up.

I can't stop thinking about you...I'm pretty sure that your body is to die for

I know I just saw you at the birthday party and I have to confess that I love...

I think I have enough with all this cringey message like what the hell did she know about love.Maybe,if I truly play with their feelings then in their next life,they will probably hate me.

Ding!

I sighed another message I hope this is not...

Hey...just wanted to know how you are doing

I smiled subconsciously. It was apparently Daniella's friend Sofie. It has been pretty long that I heard from her.She is one of the friends that I respect.(My sister shall never hear this).

My thoughts were interrupted by my phone.It was ringing.

(YOU forgot about me in spanish)

I looked at the caller Id...Justus?

I'm sure you didn't save my phone number. I'm pretty sure he was angry and wasn't bluffing.

Calm down[it isnt like that] I didn't back up my contact so some of numbers went.

So you won't call me.

I'm sorry buddy(you are my pal)

He sighed over the phone.I'm still slightly angry but I forgive you just because you are my pal.

Hope you aren't stressing mama.

He laughed slightly. I knew his weak point.

She seized my ps five again just because I slept off...and burnt the food.

What?

I know...I kinda got carried off by the game that I didn't notice the smell of the food that was burning.

I have told you about this before...now you won't have to play games...

You are sounding like mama. He scowled through the phone.

I'm just being caring. I scoffed.

Whatever...How's my little butterfly doing.

I knew who he was referring to.

She's fine justus.

So did she find any guy yet? I could feel his desperate tone.

Well,she has a friend and they are kinda close am sure he's pretty...

Wait its a guy. He yelled over the phone and I could feel my eardrum ripping off any moment.

Well... I mean...

I will pay you money,if you don't allow them to be together...

Together they are just friends!

Even though I...

No.I firmly said.

But...

But nothing! I maybe heartless but I can't do that to my sister.Besides,she has the right to choose who she want to be friends with.

Max...

If you are going to continue discussing about this then I suggest we end this call...

There was a silence like a deafening silence.

I'm sorry...let's talk about something else

Better.

Don't be mean....

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Daniella pov

The night time was fast approaching and abuela seems to be meditating.Mom wasn't around,I'm not sure she would be back anytime soon.

"Hey sissy"! Max said approaching me.

''Hey Max"

He scoffed.

"It wouldn't hurt if you can just say "hey bro".

"Ok bro,estás contento ahora"(are you happy now)I said.

"Sí".He said grinning.

"What should we cook this night".I said

We...there's no we.He said taking a bit on his cookie.

"At least can you stay with me in the kitchen as I make dinner."I pleaded.

"I'm doing it just because you are desperate."

"Thank you bro".

"So what are we going to cook?"

"So I was suggesting we make like a grilled cheese sandwich."

"That's interesting. Do we have all the ingredients?"He asked.

Let me check

I went to the fridge to bring out the ingredients.

So we have our mozzarella cheese,salt, and pepper.

"We are forgetting something."Max said, rubbing his chin.

What's that.

"The bread."

I brought it out already. I said,waving the bread. I buttered the bread and added the mozzarella,pepper,a pinch of salt , and egg before putting it in a skillet.

"Okay,by the way justus said I should greet you."

"That's so nice of him,but what's his deal with me''.I asked.

"I don't know,maybe he misses you or something."

"Maybe..."

Max fell silent as he was looking at the skillet.

You know this was dad's favourite meal.He said, not looking up.

"Oh,I didn't know..."

"No worries,at least we get to eat it again."

My thoughts flashed back to what those girls said at the party.

''Can I ask you something? "

"Sure..."

"Do you think dad was a bad person?"I said and silently watched his reaction.His face was blank, so I didn't know if he was offended by what I asked him.

"To be honest,I don't know."

He said and paused for a moment. He may be good to us, but deep down, I know he has his flaw...by the way,where did you get such thoughts from.

"I overhead some girls talking about it,"

Don't pay attention to such rumors... I would have told you to ask mom, and you know how she is, and I'm not sure if abuela knows anything about mom... look, the sandwich is ready.

I guess it was fast.

Here take.Max said placing a sandwich for me.

Thanks,I better give abuela her own. I said marching to her room. I knocked and opened the door but no one seems to be in the room.

Abuela.

I'm in the rest room miha.

Okay,your sandwich is here.I placed it on the table and was about leaving when something got my attention.It was a picture of dad,abuela and grandpa.I haven't seen my grandpa before so I kind off figured it out considering the picture was a younger version of them.

En tus ojos,mi corázon enceuntra hogar

I think it was a spanish word.

I took the picture and folded it in my pocket.