"Ms Freya Xandrine" the nurse called my name.
Mom took me to an OPD clinic when I told her I cried all night because my stomach was in a lot pain. She was very angry why didn't I texted her so she wouldve came home early from the party.
Deya, on the other hand, was already asleep when I came home last night. Thank goodness. She as well believed I was really sick when she saw how swollen my eyes were when she got up this morning. Best liar in the world award goes to me.
The physician gave me a script for a strong painkiller and instructed me that next time i'll get the pain again I have to go to the hospital straight away cause he reckoned its my appendicitis and added that when the pain is prolonged without proper management it can be very fatal.
I sighed in relief. At least no any other diagnostic tests.
My phone beeps. It's a text from Jo.
Jo: Hi. You mustve fallen asleep last night you forgot to text me. How are you feeling? 😚
Me: "Im okay. Im here at the hospital.🤒
Jo: "What? Why? Where?"😲😐
Me: It's weekend right? You ask like were in our english class. Im fine. I just have to make an excuse for my swollen eyes and my OA mom took me here.😐😅
Jo: Youre crazy! What did you said to her? Im laughing right now.😂
Me: Suuuusshhh! I dont kiss and tell.😜
Jo: I'll have my kiss soon. 😘 Steph is coming home today. Im going to her place and end everything about us, if its okay with you?😬
Me: Ofcourse. Yeah. About time! No kisses for her though. And, keep your hands to yourself.🤨
Jo: I'll try.🤔
Me: F. U! 🤬
Jo: Be careful what you wish for. 👿
Me: Im serious you jerk! You can give her a friendly hug. no more than that. 😠
Jo: Look who's acting jealous now. 😝
Me: STFU and just do what you're told! 🙄
Jo: Relax, I'm just kidding! My lips are yours baby.❤️
Me: Baby.your.ass! Youre such a flirt! Gtg. Have to buy a gift for glenn. 🤘🏼
Jo: Is your mom coming with you?😯
Me: Ofcourse. Why? 🧐
Jo: Just making sure you're not alone. 🙃
Me: I know. M'kay.. Byieeee. Text later. 😘
Jo: Yeap. Be safe. iLy. 🥰
I died.
I was grinning from ear to ear as I re-read his last text a hundred times. He already text me the L word. Does he mean it though?
He's gonna talk to Steph. I hope it goes well and Steph doesnt flirt with him or anything otherwise I'll kill him. I will know if he's lying anyway. I will see it in his eyes when I talk to him tomorrow.
***
"What time will the party finish again?" mom asked while scanning her eyes at the jewelry shop.
"around 11pm. It's a friday night so it may become later that that. why?" i asked her back.
"No boys?" she asked back.
"Mom its not my party. If it is then for sure you wont allow boys. But Glenn's moms' okay inviting all our guy classmates. It's a supervised party Mom, for Christ Sake. Glenn's mom will be home that night." I assured.
"What? Im just asking kiddo. Don't be so defensive." she added.
"I can stay at home if you want. Seriously rather than face your interrogation after." I rolled my eyes.
"You're acting like a baby. Im just kidding. You go and have fun. You're turning 16 soon. Enjoy your last year with your high school friends." she says
"Thats the best thing youve said to me so far you know that?" I sarcastically replied.
"Just dont do something you will regret. Dont break my trust. You know the rules." She reminded.
"Urghh. Here we go again." I rolled my eyes.
****
It was already 2pm when we got home. It was so traffic in the city and Mom bought some new kitchenwares and rugs so it took us almost all day before we finish shopping. I grabbed my phone and was typing Jo a message when my phone beeped. It's a text from Zen.
Oh my gosh. My heart starts beating fast. I opened the text.
Zen: Hi dear. Just wondering if Neil told you where he went last night? Im sure he's not there but I thought he mightve told you. He didn't came home. He's never done this before.I am very worried. Please lemme know asap when you read this message.
Neil didn't went home after our fight.
Where'd he go?? Holy Crap!
Zen texted me, so thats means Neil hasn't told her about yesterday then?
Initiation Night! Yes! He told me about it last Monday. Hang on. Zen didn't know about that either. She'll be very angry once I tell her. Neil is already mad enough at me. What will I tell Zen?
Shit. Shit. Shit.
What mess did I put myself into? Things are becoming more and more complicated. Im starting to have headache. I text Zen.
Me: Hello Zen. Nope. Haven't seen him for a while now. We haven't talk much either lately. Im very very busy with school and at home. Neil didnt said anything about going out on a friday night. Im sorry I am no help. I'll let you know as soon as he texts me.
After a couple of minutes my phone beeps.
Zen: Its okay dear. I texted Jeaf and found out he's with him. They're on their way home now. Apparently they drank all night. Neil never got drunk. Can you come and visit tomorrow. I have to talk to both of you. I know you guys are going through something that I might be of help.
Me: I'm sorry Zen but I can't. Im coming with my Aunt Fel tomorrow for an event. I already said yes.
Zen: Oh. Thats fine dear. No worries. Next weekend perhaps? You're such a busy girl. I know your relationship with my son is not your priority for now but I wish you can spend some time for him at least once a week? I don't want to pressure you Freya. Im sorry. But eversince you became my son's girlfriend, he changed a lot. He changed for the better and it made me the happiest mom on earth. I know its my fault that I spoiled him but he's a good kid. Just stubborn sometimes but he loves you dear. He loves you so much. Alright I've said too much. Im going to cook something for my boy before he gets home. Don't be a stranger. 😘
I was speechless.
Me: Thank you Zen. For everything.
I was about to cry as I typed my last text to Zen. She's such a good mom. She treated me like her own too. Now, I have no choice but to say goodbye to her. I don't want to hurt Zen but Im scared with Neil now. After what I saw yesterday, I dont think I can stay in one room with him alone. I shook my head. I'm not gonna cry anymore. I—— my phone rings. It's Des.
Des: You bitch! why didnt you tell me or Selle or Glenn?
Me: What are you talking about?
Des: What else? About you and Jo? Since When?
Me: Come on Des, Dont tell me you're mad at me too?
Des: Me? Mad? Why would I?? I knew something was up between you and Jo I just didn't expect it would come to this. Did they end up in a fist fight or something?
Me: Wait, You know the encounter yesterday? Whhaa—- Hoooow??
Des: Through his bestfriend who happens to be my boyfriend, you idiot! They got wasted last night! They were together all night. I defended you though. I said you and Jo are just close like brothers and sisters.
Me: Ofcourse. Silly me. Did your boyfie believed you? I bet Neil has brainwashed him already.
Des: Yeah You could say that. It's bad huh? So Ezel was right all along. I remember he warned you about Neil. Well Jeaf was telling me the same before you dated that weirdo. But since I saw that he's really serious about you I just shrug it off. You okay Frey?
Me: Not so much. I haven't broke up with him yet. He just didnt gave me the chance to explain myself yesterday. He was so scary I even thought he's gonna hurt me. He sweared at me so much and called me names. I still cant believe I dated that guy for 8 months.
Des: That bad huh?? tskkkk! Well at least you have Jo now. are you guys officially together now or something? Tell me the deets!! Gosh I cant believe it!
Me: Even I. Everything happened so fast. It's hard to keep up honestly... But No, we're not official yet. He still has Steph. Though I already told you that she cheated on him right? He's breaking up with her right now I dont know but he told me they're gonna talk today when he texted me.
Des: yeah? And you allow him to?? Oh well, you're not the Beau so you cant stop him from talking to his girlfriend, right? Geez whatever you're going through is nasty hey. but. one thing Im sure is that you and Jo derserves each other my friend. Im your number one supporter as early as now.
Me: Suuuush!! Don't make me cry you bitch!
Des: always here for you biatch! You know that!! m'kayyyyy. Loveyou. See you Monday yeah?
Me: Loveyou Des. Thank you.
We both hanged up.
Geez.
It's really happening.
Slowly by slowly the word is going to spread and by Monday for sure the whole class will know about me and Jo. Might as well make it official then. I'll wait till Jo texts me then I'll call him.
3pm- No text.
4pm- No text.
5pm- No text.
6pm- Still No text.
7pm- Still nothing!
8pm- He's not gonna text me anymore.
I head to have a shower. Changed into my nightie and said goodnight to Mom and Deya. Dad is away. He is having his month long training before he fly to Australia on January next year.
Dad was never around so it's not a news to me that he's going away, miles away from us. Again. I felt really sad about it but I shrugged it off. He's just fulfilling his role as a good father providing for his family.
I texted I simple goodnight message to Jo. Then I laid down on my bed. I was toss and turning around anxiosly waiting for his reply but nothing. I looked at the time. It's 10:30pm. I should sleep now. Damn him. He better have a valid excuse or I'll snap his neck tomorrow!