Chapter 12.2
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We reached a seafood restaurant in the capital and entered through their secret VVIP entrance. Silas talked to one of the staff to inform the staff that there would be three people instead of two. We were led to a round table and we didn’t have to order because Silas already ordered in advance. He ordered all their specialties.
After just 10 minutes, the food was served, and we started eating.
"So... you know each other?" Theia started the conversation.
Silas and I looked at each other and it seems like no one wanted to answer.
"Yeah. We're f-friends......"
Friends? So, everything he did for me these past few weeks is just because we’re friends? Really?
"Wow, that’s shocking! I thought Dustin would be the only one who can endure being friends with you but look! You have another friend, huh?" Theia exclaimed which made them both laugh. I feel so envious because they look like they really know each other while I’m over here sulking, and I didn’t even know who the f**k is that Dustin!
"Erina, let me tell you a funny story. Did you know that when we were kids, Silas here was so into me! This man is so into me like a clingy dog," she exclaimed while laughing and teasing Silas.
"Hey!" Silas answered while pretending to be mad, but a smile still escaped his gorgeous face.
"Why? Am I lying? You’re even my taste taster back then! We both know that my cooking was bad, but you still eat all of it and say that they were delicious because you didn’t want to disappoint me!”
Silas did not answer and just laughed at what she said.
"I even tried to put salt in your coffee before just to test if you’re going to tell me the truth, but you drank it all!” Theia added which made them laugh again.
Silas was even peeling the shrimps for her. Even the crabs, he’s got all the meat and would put it in her plate.
She must have noticed that I was looking at them, so she smiled and offered me a peeled shrimp.
I was about to refused when Silas took the shrimp and put it back in Theia’s plate.
"Don't. She's allergic," he said.
"Oh, okay!" Theia answered.
"Don't you like the food? Do you want me to order you new ones?” Silas asked me but I just shook my head. I don’t have the appetite to shove any food in my mouth.
He stared at me, but I turned away from his gaze. You’re such a flirt! I thought we had a connection but it’s obvious now that you like someone else!
"I'll just get something."
He suddenly stood up which made Theia and I shock and confused. He did not even wait for us to respond and just walked away.
We continued eating even though I’m not really putting anything in my mouth and just playing the food in my plate. Theia was even apologetic that she invited me in a seafood restaurant when I'm allergic to almost everything they served here.
We were about to eat the dessert when Silas showed up with paper bags in his hand. They were from my favorite Chinese restaurant.
"Here," took out the take-out containers and put them in front of me.
"I ordered an extra set of Xiao long bao. Eat while it's still hot," he said while smiling.
I was about to decline but I suddenly felt hungry and the food smelled so good, my mouth’s already watering just from the smell. I ate the Xiao long bao with gusto while Theia’s eating dessert and Silas is drinking tea.
After an hour, we all finish eating and so Silas called for the waiter. He even paid extra because of the food he brought from another restaurant.
We walked again towards the parking lot then drove off. We first drop Theia in the condo she’s currently staying in. She hugged Silas then waved her hands at me before exiting the car.
I thought Silas would drive immediately when we had an eye contact through the rear-view mirror. I averted my gaze immediately. I felt like I’m burning with his intense stare.
"Do you want to sit here in front?"
Oh, of course! You’ll let me sit there now because your ex is already gone. Am I really just her substitute? The second choice? The option? The last resort?
"No need," I still refused to look at him and just closed my eyes.
I heard him sigh then started the car. We reached the condo without talking.
I was about to enter my room when I decided to look at him.
"If you don't mind, I’ll just fix my things real fast then can you give me a ride home? If you’re too busy or tired already it’s okay, I’ll just ask a company driver,” I told him without an expression in my face.
I did not wait for his respond and immediately walked towards the guestroom. I quickly put all my clothes and toiletries in my suitcase. I put my guitar in its bag and then walked towards the door. I almost hit him when I opened the door because he was just standing there blocking my way.
"Let me through."
"Erina, are you mad?"
Is he stupid? Do I look happy to him when it’s taking all my strength to stop my tears from falling?
"No."
"Then why are you leaving?"
"This isn’t my house."
He closed his eyes then ruffled his hair. He looks so frustrated.
But so am I! He’s so f*****g frustrating! I thought we had a thing! But one look from his ex and he came crawling back towards her.
"Erina, please…"
"Just please let me go."
"You're confusing me!"
His patience ran out and he started raising his voice at me.
"Me? I’m really the one who’s confusing here? Really? You’re the one who told me that you’re already over your ex, but you look like you’re about to kiss here a while ago!”
"You’re the only one I want to kiss!"
He suddenly shouted which made me stop. But I will not back down. He’s such a liar!
"Liar! You don’t even want me to come with you earlier! Why, huh? Because you want an alone time with her? What? Tell me!”
"I don’t want you to come because it’s a seafood restaurant! What are you supposed to eat there?”
He made sense but my heart just won’t hear his reasons. I was hurt. I still am.
"Friends? Really? We’re just friends?!"
"What am I supposed to say? You’re not my girlfriend yet!"
"You even let her sit in front, and you peeled shrimps for her like a f*****g boyfriend!
I know I sound like a whining teenager but I’m still a teenager! And I felt so out of place a while ago.
"I was supposed to ask you to sit in front but she’s already there. What am I supposed to do? Ask her to go out and sit in the back instead? And even if I want to feed you shrimps, we both know you can’t eat that."
He sounded so calm like he’s trying to explain himself to a whining kid.
"I still want to go home," I couldn’t stop my tears now. Even though what he said all make sense, it still hurt seeing them together. I can’t deny that they look good together.
"Hey, stop crying please."
He tried to get near me, but I took a step back. He was trying to touch me, but I didn’t want him to.
"Fine," he said then took my things so he can carry them.
I followed him to the parking lot. We went inside without talking and we reach the house in silence.
He helped me carry my bags until the gate.
"Can you carry your things inside?"
I nodded then wave my hand as a sign for him to get going. He tried to smile at me, but it came out forced. He turned his back at me then entered his car. When I entered the gate, I heard his car driving away.
I dragged my suitcase in front of the door then rang the doorbell. I have a key in my bag, but I don’t have the energy to look for it.
Kesha opened the door. She was shocked to see me in front of her but then she smiled warmly at me.
I tried to smile but I broke down into tears. She immediately hugs me and tried to comfort me by caressing my back.
"Kesha…..." I cried.
I wanted him. I wanted him so bad. And it hurts because I can see how happy he is when he's with her. I felt like an antagonist in my own fairy tale.
I wanted to just let go of him. But my heart anted to love him despite the pain so I did. And how I regretted that decision.
Because if I didn’t push myself to him.
He wouldn’t love me back.
And he wouldn’t suffer.
- Writer
