LIAM
1728 Words
In a sheer dark room. A man can be spotted seated in the middle of the room, wholly enshrouded by the darkness of the room.
“Is everything set?” The man voiced out.
“Yes, boss,” Another man responded sharply and confidently as though reminding him he left no room for mistake.
The man grinned while he reduplicated his nodding slowly again and again.
“Tonight at the party, Snopjay will die.” He said and laughed out scornfully. The man standing slightly gasped.
“Um… Boss, how's that possible? I mean, what if he doesn't show up and ends up foiling our entire gigantic plan.” The man asked inquisitively."
The mysterious man just scoffed in response.
“He will” came his simple answer.
“He'll surely attend the party." He supplied. The man standing just blinked. What's he up to? How's he even sure he'll attend the party?
“Hella no!” He scolded himself inwardly. He's still got to trust his boss. But he's curious: how is that going to be possible?
“But how boss,” he hesitantly inquired.
The mysterious man just grinned amusingly as the darkness of the room wholly enveloped them.
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The city's vibrant atmosphere shifted to a cozy duplex, a beautiful portable duplex with dazzling surroundings.
Two ladies can be spotted having lunch.
The savory aroma of Quiche Lorraine wafted through the air; the delicious raft of aroma wafting out of the scrumptious food filled the whole room.
The duo was having conversational fun and eating at the same time, discarding the rules that say 'DO NOT TALK WHILE EATING.'
“Hey, where you lost?” Katherine voiced out as she noticed that her friend wasn't paying much attention anymore. Jolting her out of her lost, wandering mind. Roseline faced her now curious friend.
“It's delicious, the Quiche Lorraine” she responded with a slight smile.
“I know, right, I love it so much, and that's why I'm just an expert making it.” She answered, complementing herself in between.
“Yes, actually, but why did you suddenly look like that? Thinking about someone, perhaps?” Katherine asked not certain, though.
“It's reminded me of someone,” she stated as she dropped her folk, seemingly not interested anymore.
“Um… Someone, huh? That's someone who must be special, right?” She asked, exaggerating the word someone with a slight smile.
“Yep. Very, very special.” She nodded like a dolly.
“It's reminded me of a high school chum. I thought I was going to forget him easily, but it's difficult even if I tried my…" She suddenly felt weakness in her voice as a drop of tear rolled down her cheek.
“I'm sorry I never bother telling you this before… I thought I was going to forget him sooner, but even now… I can't stop thinking of him.” She stated as her corner lips curved up slightly in an uncertain manner.
“That day…" She started as her head swayed sideways.
Kate moved closer, wiped her tears with her thumb, and slowly blinked at her, smiling reassuringly, trying to pep up her weak energy. It's okay to spit it out now, she nodded, urging her.
Roseline nodded as though nothing could stop her from spitting it out now. She wiped her tears off.
"That day… I was pissed off by my mom. I felt so stupid, angry, and frustrated at the same time that I even arrived late at school, so I decided to skip classes that day.
During the cafeteria break, l unceremoniously plonked my backpack on the table and used the toilet.
While coming back, I bumped into someone… He's a guy and very handsome, he must be the new student everyone is mumbling all about.
“You okay?” he asked softly, and I felt something chill run down my spine.
He gently cupped my face, making me stare into his gorgeous eyes. As expected of me, I gasped and nodded, with a wink. I pulled away immediately…
“I'm sorry,” I said with a slight bow and walked outta him in haste. Honestly, I can't stand him.
I sat on an empty chair in the library.
“What was that?” I muttered to myself and slowly shut my eyes, resting my whole weak self against the helpless chair, still astounded at the recent drama that took place, and I breathed in and out.
Gawd! He was breathtakingly handsome.
There's no doubt he's the new boy everyone went around crazy about. Damned me! I have to bump into him on his first day. I hissed as I pinched the skin between my brows.
Back to reality, I slightly opened my eyes. I saw someone standing in front of me, seemingly waiting for my eyes to be free again. And it was…
My eyes flew open immediately, absolutely dumbstruck by what was standing before me.
What's he doing here… I can't be hallucinating, or am I? I sat up immediately, and he sat beside me, maintaining the perfect distance I needed.
His gaze was straight, I followed his line and noticed he was staring deep at the beautiful blue sky that somehow looked whitish at some side.
He didn't blink, and I smiled. A very awkward one.
Seems like he's also a fan of the sky. I thought ludicrously and grinned widely like a fool. He's charming.
He shifted his gaze to me, and I felt the world stand still. I mustered all the courage I could gather to stand his gaze. Geez! I felt like I was in a movie. I felt like a heroine." She smiled faintly.
“Oh…" Was all Kate could utter; she was deepened, enjoying the story now. Roseline continued…
"Our gaze held each other for what seemed like forever, and I couldn't stop my heartbeat from throbbing harder against my rib cage.
He was the first to look away, and I felt all mighty. But still difficult to keep my composure.
I hung on for dear life as I anticipated what would happen next. I saw him pull out something I wasn't expecting, though, and hand it over, not sparing me a glance, but I didn't care now, and I slowly shifted my gaze downward.
A lunch box? I was stupefied but more curious. What was I supposed to do with this?
“Hey, don't look at me like that; by the way, you can eat that, I didn't add poison,” he said, and I fell speechless. How did he… I mean, why did he bring the lunchbox in the first place?
“Have someone ever told you look just like a baby duck with that look, huh?” he stated amusingly, and I couldn't help but fall speechless again.
He's something unbelievable, seriously…
“Um… But how did you know…em…why did you bring me this.” I rashly asked without thinking.
“Well, maybe because I felt like you need this right now,” Came his simple answer.
I faked a smile, still clueless.
“How?” I broke it down for better clearance. He shifted his gaze to me at once, and I held my breath, holding his gaze again.
“I felt your Tommy growl when you butted against me earlier.” He crystallized, and this time, I was the first one taking my gaze down.
I was flushed red entirely, and I didn't know why. Well, I wanted to refuse, but it's going to be a wrong choice because I skipped breakfast, and I can't possibly skip lunch as well. I won't be alive in the next hour.
I gently picked up the lunch box, just like a gentle girl." She joked, making Kate titter.
“Thank you,” I muttered hopefully, and he nodded while staring blankly at the mesmerizing sky. He knew what I needed right that moment. I dig in. Tasting the food for the first time, I felt like advertising it already.
“I'm Liam, what's your name?” He requested, shifting his sizzling gaze to me. Of course, I knew he was Liam, the new student everyone kept grumbling all about. He's nice, though.
“Um… I'm… Roseline,” I gave an unsteady reply as my heart hammered against my heavy chest.
“Nice name.” He nodded, shifting back his gaze to its recent position, and I smiled awkwardly.
He offered me to join him later for a hang-out after school, and I nodded like the dullest doll ever.
I grinned widely at the thought that I'd been pampered so lovingly by him.
I can't just bring myself to say no, so I decided on some lies.
All I need to do is inform my younger sis Alita that I'm having an extra class after school; I'm pretty sure she will explain to Dad.
I felt so good because, to me, it's going to be a real date.
And just like that, we hung out, chat, watch reels, play, and dance together, repeating it every day.
The first day was a children's playground; although I felt a bit awkward, I was okay; I was with Liam, after all.
I don't wanna make him feel embarrassed or anything. It's really fun hanging out with him anyway.
We remained friends after that day and that was the beginning of me crushing on Liam.
His handsome sweet smile always drives me crazy. I'm way sure he hypnotized me with that.
I've always wanted him to ask me out sooner than later. At least that was my prayer all day.
But the very day he pecked me right on my left cheek. I felt as though the world's going to explode and crumble all over me.
I wasn't sure, though, but I felt like the ground should bury me in embarrassment as my cheeks turned ever so red.
I smiled sloppily, I always enjoy his company, but you know what hurts the most?
Liking someone, but the feeling is not reciprocated.
It hurts a lot, but I bear with it, and I love hanging around him a lot; I don't wanna do any crazy thing that will break down our friendship.
I can't stand that.
But then, out of the blue moon, I suddenly heard the most shocking news of my life…
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