It happened

Chapter 07

Stella

I was currently lying in bed, doing everything I could to sleep but I just can’t find the will to. What is he trying to say? He’s with me? What does he mean by that?

Well, as the clock strikes at six, we decided to go and by nine in the evening we are already at the hotel. The moment we entered the lobby, we know that we are tired the reason why we didn’t get the chance to eat. That’s fine with me though, I am still full so that we decided to just sleep.

I keep on staring at the ceiling, is he just a flirt? I mean, how could he play with Rhea’s feelings right? Now I’m wondering, does he really love Rhea? And why did I let him kissed me yesterday? My head is really full of different thoughts, my mom, him and Rhea, school and everything. Can I just take it one by one? Why does it occur all together at one time? This is literally killing me, I didn’t know what Tristan intention really is, if it is a tease or what. He’s a weirdo, indeed.

Since I could not sleep, I decided to just go out and inhale some fresh air outside. I wore the jacket Tristan had given me the other day, as usual the natural cold breeze welcomed me. This hotel is great, the employees are good and friendly and the view is really an attractive site. I walked for almost an hour, just thinking some random stuff and swaying back and forth. When I get tired, I went straight to the entrance but didn’t know that Tristan is there, seems like waiting for someone. Is it me? Oh Stella Louisse, you’re crazy.

“There you are.”

He was slowly walking towards me. He is really waiting for me? How about Rhea?!

“What are you doing here?! You must be inside right now!” I snapped.

“Why? I am waiting for you.”

I was supposed to ask him again when he suddenly pulled me for a hug, shit! “H-hey, let go. I’m telling you! Don’t do this.”

Nervousness enveloped throughout my body. But instead of letting me go, he tightened his hug. Fuck, I literally can’t breathe! What if someone will see us? What if Rhea instantly appear? Damn!  He then touched my hair, he whispered something in my ear that makes me lost my control. Why his effect feels surreal? I mean, yes! He is attractive but not totally my type!

“Come on.” he teased. His eyes aren’t pleading, it was more likely a command. Why is he controlling me? And why do I let myself get controlled by the situation?

“Stop, please. This isn’t right. I’m begging you.” I whispered back. He didn’t seem to notice what I had said, what is wrong with him?

“Let’s have a deal.” finally, he let me go. As soon as I was out between his arms, I immediately fixed myself. “What deal are you talking about? I am not intere--.” wrong move, I shouldn’t have said that. Here he goes again, kissing me without prior notice? Am I a living kissing booth?!

“Think about my deal.” he uttered as he let go of my lips and after that, I found him going back to the hotel. What the hell did just happened, Stella Louisse?! How are you going to pay off this debt of yours?

I pulled my hair in annoyance. You’re a crazy psycho! I mumbled to myself.

One week passed but the intensity of his presence still lingered on me, I don’t know what I am going to do. I know I am guilty, I know I deserve to be slapped by her and I know that I committed a large sin. I made this mistake, it wasn’t unintentional because I let it happened.

“Guys did you already pass all of your output in General Medicine? I cannot find my file but I know that I saved it in my flash drive! Alisson's voice was loud, it pervaded the four corners of our room.

“Help me, tomorrow is my dead end!” she pleaded. Because of the commotion, I left the room and stepped in, in the library nearby, our class in Human Anatomy is schedule later at two. I needed to think, they’re too loud. My phone vibrated, it was Tristan. Yes! He saved his number on my phone, it happened one day before we left the city, the time when I am already packing my clothes and bet me, it was a very dangerous act!

“So, I am waiting for a decision.” I was shocked as I heard his voice, he’s doing it again, appearing out of nowhere like a mushroom!

“What are you doing? Where’s Rhea?!” I asked in a surprise manner. “Why? Are you scared that she might found it out this easy?” she winked at me, truth be told I am, I feared every time he’s near!

“Can you please stop this? I promise, I’ll do my best to forget this one so that we’ll stay in peace. Sounds good?” I offered an agreement between us.

“Sorry to dismay you madame, I do not accept.” he paused for a while.

“I want yo--.” Shit! I covered his mouth this instant, what if someone hears it?! But soon as I did it, he used his force to me. Damn!

“She’s waiting for me, let’s keep in touch in here.” Next thing I knew, he already typed his number on my phone. “Call me.” and after that he walked towards my door. I can feel my heart, beating faster than usual, it was abnormally functioning!

Come here at eight, I’ll be waiting. That was his text attached with an address, probably his place. What does he mean by this? Why is he asking me to come over? Or is it just my mind thinking some stupid stuff?

I am not coming. I replied.

So, stubborn. Still, I’ll wait. He responded to my text just seconds after! I turned my phone off, I will not go. I convinced myself.

“There you are!” I looked at my back as I heard her minimal voice, it’s Rhea holding some reviewers. “How’s the situation in there?” I asked, pertaining to the situation. She barely managed to smile, meaning it was a riot. I am not that smart but I know how to manage my time properly, the reason why my grades are intact. I mean, still not getting low. In school matters, you don’t really need to be intelligent, what you need is time management. Add a very long patience and determination then you’re good. Trust me, you’ll survive. Because of that principle, I managed to stay in line with my grades and embrace some achievement from it, particularly this scholarship.

But why does love seem not be inclined with me? Or I am just dumb?

“She’s still throwing a continuous tantrum.” she started narrating.

“Does someone already offered help? I want to but I can’t for now.” I explain.

“Steve is on his way, don’t worry too much. Just focus on healing, I know that you’re still down about what happened towards your mom.”

I want to tell her the truth this time but I cannot find the exact words, this seems like a sign to me. How can I commit such a horrible crime to this girl sitting next to me who is only thinking about what is good for me? I feel disgusted, I don’t really deserve to be called her friend.

“Hey, you know what? Tristan is also worried at you, he talks about you more often. See? Even him, so please… Just, please don’t think about your mom too much, okay? She is being treated there. Don’t worry.”

The assurance, she’s really the Rhea I know, she’s too soft, a kind-hearted woman who thinks about happiness of others instead of her own. I was really the only selfish here, knowing the situation I am currently in, the tendency of us, parting ways is very high and I’m afraid. What if she will really abandon me? Damn, what a stupid question Stella!

“Ah right, I’ll be gone for some days.” I got curious, where is she going? “To where?”

“There’s a celebration of our clan this coming weekend, so… Can I ask for a little favor?”

She made a pout, both of her hands formed into a pleading sign. “Spill.” I said.

She clapped her hands, “Yay! You’re the best.” her dimple showed as she smiled at me and her giggles seems more enticing than ever.

“So, on Saturday we have two classes right? The Biochemistry and what is the other one?” she’s confused, so I pulled some strands of her hair, she’s good at summarizing yet somehow bad at memorizing, I stand!

“It is Human physiology including biophysics.” she laughed. “Ah, right! That one! HPIB, sorry, mind is not functioning. Kindly record the class for me?  Take some notes as well. We don’t have class on Sunday so it’s fine. Please? Pretty please?”

There, she made a puppy eyes again. I am not going to question deity when after her life as Rhea she’ll be born as dog. The similarities lie within her, no doubt.

“Yep, no worries. Enjoy, take out some foods.” I joked, but she was persistent on saluting as if she’s really a warrior of the nation.

“Alright then, I’ll leave you for a while ah? I’ll just give this to Prof. Lim, you know how the lack on his temper right? A dragon warrior made in a human body!” she covered her mouth as she realized what she just said and then walk herself out. Lucky, she wasn’t caught by our librarian, she really needs to filter her mouth sometimes.

After she walked out, I opened my phone. He didn’t message me? But why am I even asking? I was the one who didn’t replied to his text! Ah! Why am I thinking about him, he’s nothing.

Is my mom alright? This is Stella Louisse Ocampo, my phone disappeared and I got your number by asking Rhea. Reply, ASAP. I pressed the send button. If my mom looks good right now, I’ll go visit her and if not… I’ll just sleep. Minutes later, I felt the vibration.

She’s not in the mood to talk to someone else right now Ma’am, I’m sorry but I assure you she’s fine. No worries!

I sighed. Alright, thank you!

So, after our class I’ll just sleep at my apartment. Well that would be fine. I didn’t get enough sleep these past few days since I am rushing our requirements. Why do I need to be a doctor anyway? Okay, just kidding because that’s what my heart desires. Helping other person in terms of medicine is my kind of comfort and now that my mom was diagnosed as being a PTSD patient, the will on my soul grew. I mean, my course would not literally connect to my mom’s case but still, in this field I’ll be able to help some people out.

“Here, my treat for you. So, see you on Monday!” she kissed me on my right cheek and opened the passenger seat of their car, I saw Tita Lucy, so I smiled a little, after a minute I saw how they passed the highway. My hands got wet, the ice on this Milk tea is melting.

OMG! A shout from my brain who doesn’t seem to cooperate as soon as I saw how dirty my place is!

Our house is indeed a mess! I saw bunches of yellow pads and bond papers scattered on my table, my trash bin is also full and the worst thing is that I do not have food to eat in our fridge! I pity myself. Because of that, I used all of my remaining energy to clean up this mess, I also put some foods and canned goods at our fridge. As I look at the time, it was already past seven.

“Hay!” I sighed, cleaning is indeed a hard task. I disconnected my phone in the speaker, you know listening to music can help you stay at ease! That’s what I do every time, see? Even I’m tired I still feel energetic. After that, I took a quick shower and lay down on my bed. Damn, so relaxing.

I wake up as I heard continuous rings on my phone, my eyes was half-asleep. “Hmm?” I answered without knowing who’s at the other line.

“She’s out.”

By the time I heard his voice, my body seems to awaken. “And then?” I asked, curiously.

“Come here.” I heard a beep tone.

He smiled as he saw me walking around his pad, the design is pleasant and it doesn’t harm anyone’s eyes.

“Why are you here?”

I couldn’t move, I wanted to step backward, yet I do not have the courage, I was just simply playing with my hands.  “I bet you know what you are doing.”

At that moment he hungrily aimed for my lips. My knees suddenly felt weak and my hands trembled, I do not know if it’s fear or excited. I couldn’t even think properly, I was lost! I closed my eyes, slowly responding to his keen kisses. The passage way to his room is clear, I can see it! One moment, he was already carrying me. Again and again, his thirst on owning my lips thrilled as he continuously played with it. I can feel his fingers tracing the length of my spine down to my neck.

“I want to kiss you forever.” he planted a swift kisses on it.

By that time, I blocked out all the thought that is stopping me from this or the further mess I might create for myself as I let myself got drowned on his kisses. The only thing that exists for now is us, in the bed, naked.