Nineteen

Chapter 9

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Christoph

One week had passed and until now I haven't say sorry to Trix. I knew how I disrespected and humiliated her. I was in the office thinking on how would I apologize to her. I opened the video that was sent by Lee a while ago. The video dated on Jan's birthday. It was Macey hurting Trix. Macey slapped Trix on both cheeks and all Trix did was asked Macey 'Are you done?' I was stupid who didn't listen to an innocent person. Trix was innocent. Why I didn't believed her?

I went to the company where Trix was working. I asked Claire if its okay to talk to Trix.

Claire: "She's not here."

Christoph: "Is she in the meeting? I'll wait for her."

Claire: "She was absent. She's home."

Christoph: "Okay. I will go there."

Claire: "Okay."

As I knocked on the gate, she was the one who opened it.

Trixie: "If it was about Macey again I will say sorry to her if ever I see her."

Christoph: "It was not about her. It was about I've done to you."

Trixie: "Like what?"

Christoph: "I'm sorry about last month. The time that I accused you hurt Macey. And about the things I've said and done to you last week. I really am sorry. I was just drunk that time. Sorry."

Trixie: "Is that all the reasons why you went here? Just go home because I don't have time for that."

Christoph: "Please let's talk."

Trixie: "Please just go home. I don't have to waste my time for your undying sorry."

As she told me I went home. I was stupid to hurt her physically and worsts emotionally. Oh damn it! I so much hated myself!

Trixie

He went to say sorry. I don't think he was sincere to what he had said. Crap! He was stupid! He couldn't let me believed him. I don't wanna see him anymore. Tomorrow I am on the car racing event. I'm one of the racer. His presenced added terrible headache. After he talked to me, I stayed all day in my room to rest. Troy won't be here for four days. He was on a bussiness trip. My parents talked to me earlier.

Four days free from my brother who's like a guard! My parents neither my brothers didn't know that I joined car racing four years ago and now that I'm still on it. Once they find out about it, they will send me abroad. It was Claire who knew about it but we keep it as a secret. I don't posts any photos everytime I compete. Car racing is my life fullfillment. I sleep early for the race tomorrow. As I woke up, took a bath and grab apple for my breakfast. I used to be with it. I went to the venue. I don't disturbed Claire to go with me because I know she won't. Sometimes I feel that she was avoiding me. No! I was just maybe, too paranoid.

Christoph

I don't know if I was hallucinating. I've seen Trix in this car racing event. It was not hallucination. It was really Trix. She was walking with his manager. And to think, she was really popular here. The race started and when it ends, she was the champion. I got the first place. I was always at the race event but I think it was my first time that I competed with her. As everyone went to the stage, our eyes met and then after taking photos she went down the stage. I followed after her and I approached her.

Christoph: "Hi! Can we talk for a while?"

She smiled and nodded. Isn't she angry at me anymore? I don't think so. Well, I will just grab this chance.

Christoph: "I just wanted to say sorry..."

Trixie: "Lets not just talked about it."

Christoph: "Okay. When was the first time you joined racing?"

Trixie: "Christoph lets talk this to somewhere else. I know a place so we could talk about it freely."

Christoph: "Then lets go there after this event. Is it okay?"

Trixie: "Yeah sure."

She talked to me like I never hurt her. There was no anger in her tone but I know that she hated me because she didn't want to talk about it.

Trixie: "Just wait me in the parking area."

Christoph: "Okay I will."

She left me after that. She will talk to her manager for a while. I went to the parking area and while I was waitin' for her someone approached me.

Jessica: "How are you? Four years since we broke up and you still have that handsome face."

Jessica was my first ex-girlfriend. She became my girlfriend when I was first year college and after one year our relationship ended.

Christoph: "I-I'm fine. How about you?"

Jessica: "I'm fine, too. Are you with someone? Girlfriend?"

Christoph: "Yeah. Actually, a friend."

Jessica: "How about Macey? Are you still together?"

Christoph: "We broke up last year. I mean theres nothing between the two of us."

While I was talking to her someone tapped my shoulder.

Christoph: "Hey Trix! By the way, Jessica this is Trix I mean Trixie."

Jessica: "Hi! Are you Christoph's girlfriend?"

Trixie: "I'm not. Nice meeting you!"

Jessica: "Is he your suitor?"

Trixie: "Nope. Why?"

Jessica: "Nothing. I just wanna congratulate you."

Trixie: "Oh thank you!."

Jessica: "Congrats again! You know what you're beautiful and sexy. I'm sure one of this day Christoph will court you."

Trixie: "You are beautiful and sexy, too."

Then they laughed. They're close at a very, very short time.

Trixie: "Well let's wait for that."

Jessica: "Goodluck Christoph!"

Christoph: "Just wait and you'll see."

I don't know if I deliver to them that it was just a joke. At the back of my mind it was real. I was trying to figure out what I am feeling for her.

Jessica: "I thought you're serious now but seems nothing had change."

Christoph: "You know that I'm serious even before. I didn't do anything that would hurt you. Maybe our relationship ends but that doesn't mean I find other woman while we're still together before."

Trixie: "If you want to talk, I mean just the two of you. I'll leave you guys for a while."

I'd realized that Trix was here, too. She noticed that any moment we could talk our past.

Christoph: "No we're okay. And sorry Jessica."

Jessica: "I'm sorry. I was just joking. I didn't noticed that you would take it seriously."

After that she left us in the parking area. Trix was leaning beside my car.

Trixie: "Is she your ex-girlfriend, too? She's kind and beautiful."

Christoph: "Was it too obvious on how we talked?"

Trixie: "Yeah so obvious."

Christoph: "Lets go to the place you were telling me."

Trixie: "It is really far from here. Are you sure you want to go there?"

Christoph: "Yeah. At least we can talk."

Trixie: "Okay. I hope you won't regret that you go there with me."

Christoph: "I won't or maybe a little."

We got in and I started to drive the car. While we were on our way to the place she said, I kept on talking to her.

Christoph: "When did you started to join car racing?"

Trixie: "Do I need to tell you this?"

Christoph: "It's up to you."

Trixie: "If you can keep it as a secret I will and if you can't I won't tell you."

Christoph: "Of course I can keep it as long as you want me to."

Trixie: "Okay. Ahm... I started four years ago. Actually, when I was in first year college I was on motor racing and fortunately someone (my manager) asked me if I want to join car racing, of course I joined. I love car racing that's why I chose it over motor racing. Eh, when did you joined?"

Christoph: "I was in first year highschool when I joined. My parents allowed me to join. Do your parents and siblings know about it?

Trixie: "Of course not. That's why I asked you if you can keep it secret before I told you."

Christoph: "Huh? Then who knew about this aside from me?"

Trixie: "Of course my bestfriend Claire. But now you and Claire. Honestly, I don't want you to go with me to the place I used to go, really. But I have no choice but to asked you and tell you this because unfortunately you're in this event, too. It was not like what you think that I'm not happy for you that you're involved in car racing, too. What I mean is, if I didn't talk to you maybe they will knew about it. Maybe you will tell it to Troy."

Christoph: "Would they get angry if they figure out about this?"

Trixie: "Maybe. But all I know is that they would probably stop me and send me abroad. And that will be the worst thing I hated. I don't want them to know this. So please don't ever tell this to anyone."

Christoph: "Trust me. No one will ever know about this."

I was driving for three hours as she spoke. I didn't get tired even it was really far. I was greatful that she shared me her secret although her main reason was she just had no choice.

Trixie: "Stop the car. We're here."

She said to me joyfully. It was a forest. We walked through it until we reached a tree house. It was beautiful, indeed. I wouldn't regret that I went here with her. Trix is really myterious for me. I want to know more things about her. The tree house was near from a river.

Christoph: "It's beautiful. How did you know this place?"

Trixie: "Ah.. I think it was my college days. Exactly, 2nd year college, I travelled alone. I was so stressed at that time because my parents wanted me to finish my studies in the states. I brought my car because I really don't know where to go until I stopped my car to the place where you parked your car. I was damn bored inside the car so I went outside then walked all through this beautiful place. My feet lead me here. And since then, I always go here until I went here with the carpenter and he built this. I always go here everytime I have problems or I'm just happy."

She told me smiling. It was the most precious time with her. It is a very special place for her. I want to spend this day or even night with her. Even we're not that okay she comfortably shared those stuffs with me.

Christoph: "Who went here with you aside from me?"

Trixie: "Honestly, only you. It is the first time I went here with someone."

Christoph: "Really? Don't you go here with Claire?"

Trixie: "Nope. She doesn't like to go here. I told her about this place but she was not interested."

Christoph: "Then I'm glad that you shared this place to me, really. This is really awesome. The surroundings were quite beautiful. Thank you for sharing me this very special place for you."

Trixie: "Thank you! I thought you'll be bored being here with me to a quiet, pleasant, and beautiful place," then she laughed.

Christoph: "I must be the one who need to say that. Thank you Trix!"

She just smiled at me. She brought her camera and bag. I think it was on her planned to go here. I borrowed her camera and I started to take photos of me, Trix, and the place. When we're inside the tree house she got drinks and snacks from her bag. She gave me a bottle of water, slice of cake, apple, and chocolate. She was all prepared for this. I was amazed to her. After naming kumain we went to the riverside. We sat on the big rocks. I must do it now!

Christoph: "Trix I'm sorry."

Trixie: "For what, again?"

Christoph: "Please let me finish. I'll explain to you everything."

She nodded.

Christoph: "I'm sorry about what happened one month ago. I was really stupid that I didn't let you explain. Lee sent me a video that she hurt you; I mean Macey hurt you. I really am sorry for all the things I've done and said last week. I know that I made you creepy. I understand if you can't forgive me now."

Trix was just looking at me and then she smirked. What is her problem? Isn't she got angry?

Trixie: "Christoph you are freaking me out. It's so unusual. Are you sick?"

Christoph: "Huh??"

Trixie: "You kinda' look matured now. You seemed sincerely apologizing. To be honest, I want to kill you! Admit it or not you are so stupid!"

Christoph: "I know. Again, I am really sorry."

Trixie: "Don't keep on repeating that word. I forgive you. Okay? But I can't forget about it. So please, don't bring up those things."

Christoph: "Thank you so much, Trix!"

I was so happy that she had forgiven me. I couldn't explain what I felt while I was talking to her.

Christoph: "Trix I want to spend my whole night here with you."

Trixie: "Huh? Won't you go home?"

Christoph: "I won't. I want to stay here with you."

I told her gently.

Trixie: "A- ahh... sure! sure."

She stuttered. Suddenly, it rain. She was wearing a white- loose t-shirt at that moment. I realized that I left my jacket inside the car. I didn't mean to look at her petite body. I could've seen her skin. She was really sexy. She was like a nymph dancing gracefully to the tuned of rain.

Christoph: "Go inside the tree house. I'll just get my jacket in the car."

Trixie: "Huh? Why? I'm having fun."

I don't want to lose at the thought 'I want her or I am starting to love the way she is.' What's wrong with me? I forced myself not to look at her. She is too kind for me. Too innocent even I was just two years older than her. She's drivin' me insane!

We slept in the tree house and the next day, I took her home.

As I went home Macey, Claire, Jake, Lee, Luke, Sam, Simon, and Mike were in our house. It was too early; exactly 7:00 in the morning.

Mike: "At last, you're here."

Christoph: "What are you doing here?"

Macey: "I want to talk to you. I missed you."

Christoph: "Macey lets talk outside."

I told her to stop acting innocently and to stop ruining Trix's life. Then, after that she left so I went inside the house.

Claire: "Are you okay now with Trixie?"

Christoph: "You went here just to know if we're okay? Yeah we're really okay now. I talked to her last night."

Sam: "That's great. How about Macey?"

Christoph: "Let's not just talk about her."

Jake: "Where did you sleep? You're not in the condominium last night."

I don't need to tell them that Trix and I were together the whole day. That I spent my night with her in the forest.

Sam: "Where did you go after the car racing? I mean you told us that you were in car racing yesterday. So where did you go?"

Christoph: "I went to Tagaytay at my cousin's 'Bread & Breakfast'. The place we went last time."

Mike and Claire talked to me outside our house.

Mike: "What about the thing we've talked last week? Deal with it?"

Christoph: "Yeah."

Mike: "If you fall for her then you'll loose the game. Goodluck!"

Christoph: "Watch me. She'll definitely fall in love with me"

Sam, Jake, Lee, and Luke didn't know about the deal. They would get angry if they find out that's why I'm not telling them about it. I didn't think of anything else but to win in this game. I will make her fall in love with me. I will loose my car, motor, and my flat if things happen the other way around. Besides, 'she's just like a younger sister for me.' I told myself. 'She is too kind and too innocent to be my girlfriend'. But at the back of my mind, 'I think I'm starting to like her though.' I need to cut that thoughts.

Mike: "When will you start the first move?"

Christoph: "Maybe next week. I'll be in touch."