How to get The Girl

I'm drunk in the back of the car And I cried like a baby coming home from the bar (oh) Said, I'm fine but it wasn't true I don't wanna keep secrets just to keep you And I snuck in through the garden gate Every night that summer just to seal my fate (oh) And I screamed for whatever it's worth "I love you", ain't that the worst thing you ever heard?.... Well, it wasn't me singing out of my lungs. It was Taylor Swift and for the record, her vocal's so strong that I can't even solve the problem I've been dealing with for the past 45 minutes. Just kidding, I can't blame Taylor Swift for this, well partially yes 'cause I can only think about Taylor Swift 24/7... and my boyfriend, but most of it just because I'm DUMB. And when I say dumb, it's DUMB DUMB not dumb dumb. Well I know it's normal to not be able to solve polar areas using integral calculus when you're a freshman... and who's a freshman? Definitely not me. I have been taking the licensure exam for chemical engineering for the second time around. The first time, I was only able to use my Handbook to use the periodic table and check the molecular weight of Sulfur. Other than that, I can't use figures, tables. I don't even know how I was able to finish this degree. The second time around, I am now familiarized with the handbook but this small brain of mine can't even stay awake during the duration of the exam. So that's why, I'm in this hell again studying for the third time (my country, doesn't have a limit when it comes to the number of retakes). I'll take the licensure exam. "HEY ARE YOU LISTENING?", I was set back to reality when my block mate and friend Amelia took my headphones off me. "WHAT?" I asked, annoyed. Really, it would be the best part of the cruel summer, and I won't tolerate anyone who'd take it from me. "See. That's the problem, you're always not listening, and here I am spending my last two brain cells for you to understand this concept and you're not even trying to put in some efforts" she scolded while pinching my left ear.. "Okay...okay... fine. I will now turn it off and start focusing for real." I said while trying to plead with her, which I don't think is effective. "Well, I'm tired of teaching you anyway. Come on and treat me.", she replied while fixing her books and papers. "Wew, you're annoying" I blurted and went on her way. I went back to studying after I spent dollars on Amelia's early dinner. I know I need to get serious in doing the exam since I am never getting younger, and richer. I have to earn money so that Ryle (my boyfriend) and I can travel around the world, and we get to raise dozens of dogs and cats. We're gonna be the best fur parents the world ever has. Speaking of Ryle, I need to send him a message ASAP. Hi baby. How's your day? Mine's so long. There's this one concept I can't understand. But I know you can help me with it.. Please message me after work. Oh, and don't forget our dinner tomorrow. I love u. Hugs and kisses. Now I only have to listen to Taylor swift while waiting for my boyfriend's message. *** Oh Crap!!! I fell asleep. I bet my boyfriend's worried that I wasn't able to get back to his messages. What should I say? Should I say that I was too tired studying that I was knocked out the moment I hit send? (we know, he'll not buy this) or should I just act like it wasn't just a big of a deal? (it wasn't a big deal). I gathered and ready myself on what I will be reading as his message any moment now. I'm good. Oh! I'm good. That's the only message he had sent. I'm good. Well, as long as he's fine and is far from trouble. A short and simple message can't harm our relationship. I still know he loves me. I tried to ring up his messenger, but the calls were getting ignored. Well, it's not impossible knowing that it's still 6:30 in the morning. I just left him a message saying how much I love him, my plans for today and reminding him about our family dinner later. I dozed off my phone and started to get ready for my weekly classes in the review center. How I hate every Wednesday, typically just because that's when I have to deal with general engineering subjects, especially calculus, my weakness. That explains how I got Amelia racking her brain for me yesterday. I wore my plain white crop top shirt, and khaki trousers together with my black boots and headed to the coffee shop near the University where the Review Center is located. Of course, my date won't start without having a cup of iced coffee. My class will start at 7:30 am and it's already 7:28 am but I have no worries knowing that Mr. Stefano, our subject instructor, never missed a single day of being late. Sometimes he will arrive 30 minutes before the dismissal. I mean, it's a big shock knowing he's not yet fired. I was dazed when my phone buzzed on the cafe's table. My co-reviewee, Blythe sent a text message. WRU? THE INSTRUCTOR'S HERE ALREADY HURRY UP... How come, Mr. Stefano's already there. It's only 7:33 AM. I wonder what he ate for breakfast to arrive earlier than usual. I then hurried up and finished my drink before I ran towards the center. I automatically saw Blythe, waving her hand at me to signal that she had saved a seat for me in the middle row, while Mr. Stefano's busy writing the formulas on the board. I then silently took a step and hurried to my seat praying to God to not allow me to be caught by Mr. Stefano. "Phew. That's so close", I exclaimed as soon as I arrived in my seat. Well, thank you God for hearing my prayer. "Where were you?" Blythe exclaimed. "The coffee shop, as usual. What happened to the old man? Why would he arrive earlier than usual?" "No-" Blythe was cut off when I heard a familiar voice echoed inside the auditorium. "Ms. Castillo, what is the integral of lnxdx" said our instructor. NO! He isn't an old man! He isn't Mr. Stefano! f**k. That explains why he arrived on time. "Ms. Castillo, you came late to this class and you can't even answer my question" he said calmly. "Hey, he's calling you", Blythe said while poking my arm with her elbow. Oh my god! What should I do? Do I stand up and say I'm sorry I'm late and that I don't know the answer? God! I'm so pathetic. "Well, whatever. Since this is just a review, I am reminding everyone that I am not gonna spoon feed everything to you. You need to study on your own. If you think that you're getting left behind..." I was left dumbfounded. I can't understand whatever he is saying, nor can I comprehend the fact that my brother's best friend is our instructor and I got to be so pathetic in front of him. I think I should live as a worm from now on. *** "Hey, are you okay?", Levi, one of my classmates in the review, asked. "Yeah. I was just appalled at the fact that Mr. Stefano got to be fired this early", I said in my timid voice while playing my milkshake with straw. Fun fact, I have zero care about Mr. Stefano, and the only thing that was running in my mind was how the hell my brother's best friend became my instructor, and to think that he has every chance to tell my parents my performance in review. I'm doomed. "But don't you think our new instructors looked fresh from some novels? He looks like he's been written by women" Blythe giggled then took a bite of her croissant. "Yeah, he just gives off that big d**k energy", Ethan squeaked which made me hit him slightly in his shoulder. "Stop, you're so gross". Yeah it has to be said. Fantasizing about my brother's best friend is just so off-limits. "Speaking off, how are you and Ryle? I haven't seen him a while with you...you know" Ethan looked so concerned. "We're fine. We're soooo in love, and he can't get enough of me", I smiled bitterly. "Oh, wait. I gotta message him, first" I opened my phone to check if he had delivered any message to me, just to be disappointed. Hey! I miss you. I just got out of class. Do you know that Mr. Stefano just got fired today? Do you know who substituted the old man? It was my brother's best friend, Logan freaking Cooper. Can't you believe it? Anyway, dinner at 8 PM later at my house. See you there. I know I shouldn't flood him with messages knowing that he's busy working, and has a lot of things on his plate right now. But, I couldn't help it. I just miss him so so much. My phone buzzed. My heart beats so fast the moment I caught his name popped on my notifications. 1 message received from Ryleee :) Hi. Working rn. I'll try to drop by later. I can't help but feel the butterflies in my stomach when I read his message. It felt like we're already a matured couple planning to get married, except for the fact that he's the only one working right now and I'm already 25 years old and still acting like a teenager. After spending my time with Ethan and Blythe, I decided to buy myself a dress which I'll be using in our family dinner later. It is my mom's birthday, and we tend to have a simple celebration, friends, family and some of their closest colleagues. Well of course, Ethan, Levi, Blythe and Amelia were invited and of course my baby Ryleee. I headed to forever 21 to shop for my dress and shoes. Since there is no theme that has been made I chose a backless dress in red with thin straps and a sling which enhances my physique and showcased my assets which is my thigh. I fitted the dress and sent an image to Ryle so he could pair it up with his suit, and sent the same message to my brother, Mayhem so that he can warn his girl friend not to wear the same color or else we'll look like a twin. I also bought a black 4-inch heels to compliment my dress and I chose the open one so that my nail art can be seen. After buying the stuff I needed, I then headed to my most trusted hair and make-up salon. They know best what to do with me to complement my fit. I arrived at home around 7:30 pm where I found my parents talking to some of our relatives. I immediately noticed the decorations they have made in our whole house, even though there is no theme stated in the invitation explicitly, the house was filled with elegance. "Mavis, say hi to your aunt Raquel" my mama said. "H-Hi! How are you? I'm so glad you made it" I said while wrapping my hands around her. I don't even know who aunt Raquel is. "You've grown up to be such a wonderful woman" she said while flashing a smile. "Oh, thank you. It's all thanks to this woman right here" I said while putting my hands on ma's shoulders. "Uhm, I gotta excuse myself ma and aunt. Please enjoy yourself" I then exited myself out of their way. It was already 7:45 PM and I'm so nervous whether Ryle can make it today or not. I went out of the house to get fresh air. I rang up Ryle's phone. "Hello?" the other line answered, it was Ryle's voice. "Hey, just wanted to know if you can make it up today?" "Oh shit... I've forgotten about it, baby. I'm sorry. Err, there's something that came up with work I can't leave it with them. You know how important this project is to me. Is that okay?" I was disappointed with what I've heard but somehow I am already expecting that he will not be able to attend ma's birthday celebration. "Oh... no worries. I know how important your work is. Just message me if you need anything. I love you" "Yeah, I'll do" "Where's my I love yo-" I wasn't able to finish what I'm about to say when the phone call suddenly ended. Maybe he was suddenly called by their head engineer that he has to end the call suddenly, or maybe the signal in their site got lost. You know it happens all the time. I laughed at the thought of me creating some useless excuses, which I myself can't believe. I know I shouldn't hold a grudge for something so petty like this but I can't help myself but to shred tears. I am sensitive, okay? But I still think that crying about something like this is still valid. I heard a car door slammed behind me, and I suddenly wiped away the tears that ran off my cheeks. God. I spent so much for this look. Please don't be ruined, I still need to upload photos in my i********: account. I turned around to see who had arrived so I could accompany them inside our house. God, please don't make me look so awful. "Welcome-" my jaw dropped when I saw who arrived in our premises. I'm so dumb I forgot about him. He stood calmly in front of me, his 180 cm height complementing his black suit with its red tie, and his specs. I just noticed how his outfit complements mine. Is this the first time I've seen him? No. But why is it the first time I realized his brown eyes, his fluffy hair and his biceps and how any moment the buttons of his shirt would escape- NO. What am I thinking? "-to...our h-house" I stuttered, and couldn't even look at him. It wasn't attraction, it was embarrassment on what I did earlier in class. I looked down to not see what his reaction would be. Oh my god, he hates me. He walked past me, and left me standing there. Great. When I noticed that he had disappeared from my sight, I started to go back to our house. I found my brother, and his girlfriend in our living room together with their acquaintances...including Logan. "Mavis!". Vail, my brother's girlfriend sighted me across the room. Well, good job for my brother making his girl wear white dress which is completely different to mine. "H-hey" I greeted back while raising my champagne glass. Everybody looked at me except Logan. What's his deal? He's been going here in our house since I was 15 years old, but we haven't even held a proper conversation. Maybe because I am aloof and would always choose to hide in my room until he went home or he just can't stand me. "Hey pumpkin!", this time it was my brother that greeted me while walking towards me. "Stop it" I let out a soft chuckle and softly hit his chest where he acted hurt. "Where's lover boy? Haven't seen him today" "He can't, he's needed by his team" "Ugh, typical Ryle. So worked up on his projects. Don't be sad here on yourself, come join us" "No. I'm fine here" I faked a smile wishing he'd believe me. "Don't be such a dork." he said and pulled my left arm with his two hands. Such a weirdo. Our house has four couches surrounding a glass table. Each couch can accompany two people. One where my brother and Vail were seated, next is where two girls were seated. I think the curly one is Mikyla, and the blonde one is Jean, his workmates. Across my brother was a guy who I don't know of, and the last couch was occupied by Logan and his bag. Why would he bring a backpack to a party? Of course, I took the vacant space beside the guy I hadn't seen. I can't sit next to my instructor who saw me cry a while ago. "No. Don't sit there. Mike'll hit on you hahaha" Vail spoke so suddenly. "Don't hit on my sister you fucker, she has a boyfriend" my brother added while laughing then throwing a pillow to Mike's face. "The f**k bro, she's like a sister to me" that Mike added. Hell yeah. Where was I supposed to sit then? I stood there awkwardly, beside Mike. Really? Am I just supposed to stand here? "Logan. Your bag" Mikaela then left chuckled. We all looked at him who's zoning out right at the moment. "Right" he said when snapped back to reality. "Thanks", I said timidly and sat beside Logan. The thanks was for Mikyla and not for the jackass beside me. The night went on, and none of my friends arrived. Though I won't hold it against them knowing that their responses were just "let's see", "I'll try" and "I can't". Mayhem and his friends talked about their work life, love life and 90% was about making fun of Mike. Poor kiddo. My phone rang all of a sudden. Incoming call Ryleee :) I immediately answer the call knowing that most of the people in the house are gone and some are wasted including my brother's friend. "Hey" the other line said. "Hey, how are you?" I asked while looking out at my brother's friends who were already on the floor. Even Vail was attending to my brother who kept on shouting "Voltes V". "Is that Mayhem?" Ryle asked, pertaining to the noises my brother was making. "Yup. So wasted haha" I replied. Vail signaled to me that she'll bring my brother up to their room, and I nodded in response. "I wished you were here" I added. "I miss you" he said in a yearning voice. God, I want to see him again. "I miss you too." "What? I'm coming...-Sorry, gotta go the boss needs me" "Okay... I love you" I said but as usual the call ended.