Alpha’s Plus-Size Sweetheart

05: Meeting again

With Derek standing in front of me, all the words I had practiced earlier with Xena flew out of the window. He was here again in front of me and maybe wanted to ask for my forgiveness.

I didn’t know I had been staring at me until he raised an eyebrow and I collected myself. I felt like an i***t. How could I look at him that way? Now, he’s going to know how pathetic I am when it comes to him.

“Sure,” I smiled and watched as he led me to the back of the house. It was a garden. I had often fantasized about spending time with Derek this way, under the moonlight, dressed so beautifully while he stared at me like I was the only girl in his world.

But it didn’t happen because when I looked at Derek, there was a look on his face telling me he knew my game. Or maybe I was wrong.

“So, you wanted to talk,” I said, acting brave as I stared into his eyes.

I made sure to keep some distance between us. This boy could do anything to me here. And that would be the end of my revenge game. I sure as hell knew, I would be back crawling into his arms.

“You look beautiful, Summer,” he smiled and moved towards me, but I took another step back.

“You wanted to talk. Is this it?” I asked again and all form of playfulness was gone from my face.

And that had to do with the fact that I suddenly remembered what he did to me. I was just a bet. He chose Trina over me and humiliated me. Never was I going to let him back into my life, even if my stupid heart still beats for him?

Derek appeared hurt. He was a little bit shocked by my resolve. In the past, I could never talk back to Derek. Everything he said was right because, to me, he was an angel and would never hurt me. Now I know better.

“Come on Summer, you don't have to act this way. I’m sorry. I was a big-time jerk who didn’t deserve to be with a beautiful queen like you,”

Oh wow. Now I’m beautiful. I sneered in my heart even if it gave a little leap from his flattery. I was no queen to him. Yes, this transformation was exceptional for everyone, including myself. However, I don’t see how I could change from an ugly duckling to a queen in Derek’s eyes within a month.

He held out his hand wanting me to take it, hug him, and give him a big kiss, telling him I miss him.

But damn him and all his friends, including Trina. After about three minutes of looking into each other’s eyes, he realized I was dead serious, and I hadn’t come outside to bullshit with him.

He sighed dramatically. I don't know why I didn’t walk away. But seeing him in this dramatic mood was fun. I had never seen Derek this way. All his facial features showed he was remorseful. But his eyes, never lie. I couldn’t understand how I was so blind not to see the disgust and fun expertly hidden in them.

“Can we start all over again? Trina means absolutely nothing to me. I want you back, babe. Please give me a second chance to show you how much I care.”

I smiled. Maybe two days ago, I would have been able to take him back. But his eyes… I saw it all.

“I think Xena might be looking for me. The party is in full swing. We wouldn’t want to miss it,” I smiled politely, evading him to avoid him touching me. And walked away.

I could feel his gaze on my back. Then I stopped.

“And about taking you back, I would think about it. You’re a good guy after all.,” I said and didn’t miss the smile that formed on his lips.

Jerk.

I hoped a time would come when he would no longer affect me. Breathing in slowly as I got to the spot In the party where I had been, I tried to calm my beating heart. Yes, I hate Derek now. However, my heart still beats for him. I can’t deny that he’s the only man to show me what it means to be loved. Even if for some time, I believed it to be real.

The room got hot because I felt everyone was watching me. Especially after seeing me and Derek altogether. They all wanted juicy gossip. The former Summer would have come back into the party smiling like she had on a lottery. But sorry to burst their bubbles, that summer was gone. And I knew Xena would be extra proud of me.

Letting my legs lead me to the bathroom, I was grated I couldn’t find Kane any longer. Perhaps he left already. He wasn’t a social butterfly, so it was to be expected.

However, after getting into the bathroom to get a retouch of my makeup, the door was opened and slammed roughly. From the mirror, I found Trina and her squad walking towards me with malicious intent. All the confidence I felt evaporated.

I was alone here. I was weak. I could easily get a broken bone or two from them here. No one was coming to save me. Xena was too busy to even notice I was gone from the party.

Trying my best to put my makeup kits back in my purse, Trina came over and flung them all on the floor and I flinched, looking down at my toes. What does she want now? I didn’t want her boyfriend. She should go talk to her cheating boyfriend and not me. How I wished I could say all that loud to her face.

“You think because you’ve lost some fat, you’re the hottest girl in school and can steal Derek from me?” Trina came into my face and I shrank back more.

She followed me until I hit my back on the wall.

I gulped down nervously in fright, “No.“

“Huh? I can’t hear you.”

Trina pulled my hair hard, forcing me to look into her eyes.

“Stay away from my man, you w***e!” She spat angrily into my face.

She turned back to her friends, “lock the door and make sure no one comes in here,” she said, still pulling my hair so hard. But I didn’t let out a whimper like always.

“I didn’t steal your man. I don’t want him anymore,” I said after curing myself so much in my head.

“That’s right, she doesn’t need a cheating, lying scumbag as a boyfriend!” Xena yelled as she pulled Trina away from me and stood in front of me in a fighting stance.

I felt so ashamed of myself. After everything Xena did for me, I still let her down again.

“Get lost,” Trina said to Xena, coming towards her.

Xena was never one to back down from a fight. She sneered, and I felt Xena move towards Trina, ready to fight if need be.

“Or what?” Xena asked. And I looked up just in time to see Trina’s other three friends back up Trina, forming a circle and surrounding us.