Her Betrayal His Revenge

16

VINNY,

As soon as I got back to my room, I got a message that our first class was cancelled. So I took a quick shower, got changed and made my way towards the cafeteria because I was hungry as hell. I had that thought in the back of my mind that maybe Black would get furious that I refused him but came here later, but that's the least of my concern, so I just shrugged that thought and entered the cafeteria.

As soon as I stepped in, I saw them four, the Gladiators, hugging. All of them were smiling and those smiles were genuine. I didn't realize but I kept staring at them, remembering my high school friend circle. How happy we were back then. Just enjoying our lives, fooling around, playing pranks, smiling and hugging just like that.

"Hey Vinny, didn't you say you had a class?" Black's voice brought me out of my thoughts. His expressions looked tense.

"Ahn--- oh yeah, but the class got cancelled" I answered

He nodded. His expressions are trying to study me. Now, I looked at the guys at his back. All three of them had the same expression as Black. What was up here? Did I interrupt something? I stared back at them and asked

"What happened?"

"Nothing. We were just wondering why you were staring at us and smiling." Kai replied

"Oh that! Nostalgia! My high school friends, those memories came rushing to me." I said taking a deep breath and smiling at them

"You must be missing them a lot" Nate said

"A lot" I replied

"But don't worry you can always make new friends here" Black said and somewhere in his tone, I knew he wanted to remind me that he has asked me to be his girlfriend.

"I will get going then" I said and left without letting them reply

          _________________________________

The next morning, just like yesterday, I reached the Basketball court again. It was empty at this movement, I guess I was too early. So I just ran 10 laps around the court and sat at the players bench. After playing the match again after so many months I was feeling alive again. And also, since Black and the Gladiators had officially allowed me to play at the court, why should I stop myself. Though this abrupt change in Black's behavior was very suspicious, I was happy that he wasn't bothering me anymore and more than anything I was happy that now he won't cause trouble for my father's treatment.

"Morning" someone said

I turned to find Nate walking towards me. His blue eyes reflected the smile on his lips. His dark brown hair was a little mess. He was indeed handsome.

"Morning" I replied as he sat down next to me, his arms brushing by my side. But I wasn't feeling the chills that I feel when Black is in close proximity with me. I wonder why? Maybe because this guy has a vibrant aur and Black has a black aura, I reasoned myself.

"You are early today." He said and looked me in the eyes

"Yeah, the excitement I guess" I smiled back

"So are you planning to take the interview for the internship at my company?" He asked all of a sudden

I needed this internship really bad. The pay was good and my skills will be utilized, enhanced and carved in there. But also, I didn't want to get involved with these guys. But then again, I am sitting here on the basketball court, which is basically their territory. I guess my life is tangled with The Gladiators. I sighed.

"I think I will" I whispered enough for him to hear

"Oh wow that's amazing" he said and I could see the smile on his face.

Why does he look so happy? Is it? No it can't be?

"Hey, when I entered the cafeteria yesterday, did I perhaps interrupt something?" I asked carefully

"Huh?" He looked surprised

"I mean, you guys were taken back at that time. Did I disturb you guys or something?"

I saw him fidgeting with his fingers. I could see the nervousness written on his face.

"No nothin-----"

"Yes you did" someone interrupted

I looked up and saw Kai standing between us.

I looked between both of them. Their expressions were totally opposite. Nate was nervous. He was looking at Kai. But Kai was confident and he was looking straight into my eyes.

"What?" I asked

"You disturbed our friend circle." Kai scrowled

"How? I mean---"

"You came into our life and took our attention. You made Black fall for you and now you are so good to Nate. Don't you know how it turns out when two guys from the same friend group fall for the same girl."  He said without even blinking

Nate tried to get up and stop him in between but he wouldn't listen.

What am I hearing? Black fell for me? And Nate too? And they---- wait a minute, Black's expression when I was talking to Nate yesterday in the morning and the way he asked him to go. Was he really jealous? No it can't be. These guys are definitely playing games with me. But before I could say anything, Kai continued,

"I am sorry, I shouldn't speak so rudely to you. I know it is not your fault that Black fell in love with you. But please try to understand his feelings too. He really likes you and seeing you so close to some other guy, especially his best friend, it must hurt him a lot." He said softly this time

"Do you really want me to believe that nonsense? And moreover, it's my choice who I want to talk to." I replied sternly

"Believe whatever you want," Kai said without even looking at me. He then took the ball kept near the bench and went ahead to the court.

I then looked at Nate. His head was hung low.

"Is it true?" I asked

He just nodded without even looking at me.

I stood there for a minute and then I turned to leave, but I bumped into something hard.

"Watch you path baby girl" oh how I hated this voice

I tried to walk past him but he held me by my waist pulling me towards himself.

"What the hell do you think you are doing?" I asked sternly

"Just holding my girlfriend in my arms" Black replied mockingly, putting a strand of my hair behind the ear and then his hand trailed down from the back of my ear to my neck, to my collarbone, to my chest. I was too stunned to react. My body wanted more of his touch but I knew it was wrong.

As just as his hand was about to reach my breast, I slapped his hand away.

"I ain't your girlfriend. And stop touching me." I growled-yelled at him

"You ain't, but soon you will be. And as for touching you, don't you like it too when I touch you? And I am sure I have touched you at places no guy ever has. Actually you know what, I won't mind skipping basketball practice to have a game in your room." He whispered every word slowly and seductively into my ear.

His deep voice sent chills down my spine and made me wet down there. But I knew better than to fall for his traps. So I just pushed him aside and walked back to my room.

I have to stay away from him and his group, I reminded myself.