(Alys Prov)
"What's wrong with your face?"
Right after Ann told me about Tripp, my surroundings blacked out a bit. I felt like my reaction was a bit oa. And then, that Tofer suddenly left! It was like the drama was just eat and run! Tsk. But it was a good thing because Ate Karen's boyfriend suddenly arrived, maybe what else would Tofer do if he saw him. He said he had a crush on Ate Karen?
I sat on the edge of my bed then took off my rubber shoes and changed into slippers. I also got a clam and put my hair in a bun. Since I didn't have any money with me, I walked back. It really made me tired!
"Oh, nothing, Kei," I told her. Kei and I aren't close enough for me to tell her my problems, right?
She shrugged. "Whatever you say. Hey, I'll be going later. Wanna come?"
"Really??"
She nodded. "Since I think I'm going to be roommates with you, might as well be friends with you, right?"
I smiled big. Yes, yes! Kei and I are going to be friends!
"How about this?" I said to Kei then showed her the knee-high leather boots I saw. Because this is what I see people wearing here! I want to join too. :)
Kei shook her head then picked up a pair of ankle high boots. "This."
:(
"I want that. I want to be a rock star."
Kei looked like this: -
"Are you on drugs, Alys? What the heck? Rock star? Really?"
I took my boots back and tried them on. Omg I feel like a rock star now! "Why are you allowed to wear rock star boots and I'm not? That's unfair!"
Kei suddenly laughed and took out boots like mine and put them on too. We look like twins! That's why she's prettier than me. I know that, as long as I'm cute.
"You know, Alys, you don't look like a rock star. You look sweet. You can't pull off boots like this one."
Hmmm. I think Kei is right so I took off my rock star boots and just took the ones she gave me. I also bought pumps, stilettos, flats, and many other things! Mine, Mommy in the Philippines will take care of it if they find out what I'm buying here.
After we bought shoes, we went straight to the clothes store. We just had the shoes delivered to the Dorm. Haay, I'm starting to love New York! In the Philippines, there are only a few places where you can shop freely. In SM, it's super crowded. Only in certain places do you have freedom to shop.
I just sat down and then Kei handed me clothes. Even though I didn't even try them on, eh.
Kei is my super idol when it comes to those fashions. I got a glimpse of her clothes, I'm jealous! Her clothes are sorted by color. Hehehe.
"How's Sheen?" she suddenly asked.
I suddenly smiled too. Oh, oh! Maybe Kei misses my Loves! Because why did she leave the Philippines? If I remember correctly, she and Loves were fine before she left. Loves was very sad when Kei left, but I think Sheen is fine now. He's got a third wheel spiel, right?
I reached for the coat she gave me and tried it on. "Sheen's okay. They're going on vacation here..." I said. Kei was surprised but quickly recovered.
"Really? That's good to hear. Excuse me first," she said and then left the shop. Okay? Was she really surprised? Nah, when Loves gets here, I'll put him and Kei together right away! They should be together again so I can recruit him into Kei's best friend's club!
I went and paid for the clothes I bought. Hehehe. Sorry, Mommy. I've just become a spendthrift, eh. I feel like Dane is more spendthrift. The $10,000 I spent isn't enough. :>
I went out to look for Kei but she suddenly disappeared. Oh no! I don't even have her number yet! This is really my usual problem, people's numbers. With Drake, we had been dating for almost a year before I got her number.
I checked to see if Kei was in the vicinity but she wasn't. Did she leave me? Probably not. :(
I walked back to the Dorm but I passed a coffee shop that served strawberry shortcake so I went in first. Class starts tomorrow. I'm serious tomorrow.
I ordered cake and coffee then I sat down on the chair near the window because I enjoyed watching the people passing by the side of the shop. It's fun to take pictures! Maybe this is what Tripp feels like too. Taking pictures is his hobby.
What would I do if I suddenly bumped into him here? Talkative Tofer said, Tripp is also at NYU! Tofer, by the way, is at a different school, he said his brain can't handle NYU. Tsk. That's good. He's super cute!
Maybe when I see Tripp, uhm, I'll say hi?
"H-hi, Tripp?"
Omg, here it is. I said hi.
(Tripp's POV)
Tofer is really having a bad trip. I can see that I don't want to talk to 1 year old, he's trying so hard. Tsk. I just went out to buy groceries. Even though we've only been here for a week, our stock is running low because of Tofer. That bastard is really a vagrant. He's running out of food.
I haven't eaten yet, my last meal was this morning. Aish! Okay, okay. I'm just going to eat a strawberry because I remember Alys again.
"H-hi, Tripp?" Shit. Alys.
Why What is she doing here? Isn't she in the Philippines?!
"Hi?" I replied. What am I going to do? Shet shet! I just sat down on the chair in front of her. Why am I acting like this?Zyril and I are still friends no matter what... even though she's my cousin's girlfriend, right?
Oh, life is so confusing!
Zyril smiled then ate her strawberry cake. This still hasn't changed, she still loves strawberries. "You're here..."
I just nodded. Where did my tongue go? I couldn't speak.
"You too. Are you with Drake?" I asked. Is she with Drake? On vacation? Why is she here? It's crazy! I haven't seen her for two weeks and now she's showing up again! What am I, back to square one again? That's ice cold.
She shook her head. "No, ah. I'm going to study here. Are you?"
I also nodded. What other school is close to here?
"I'm at NYU, you?"
"NYU too."
I stood up because I felt lonely. I didn't want to see Zyril because she was different. I already promised Drake that I would be off limits, hands off his girlfriend. But if I know Drake is in the Philippines, and Alys is right here in front of me, I might suddenly forget that this beautiful woman in front of me is my cousin's girlfriend.
I smiled at her before I turned around and walked out. It's okay. I'll eat later, buy groceries first. Aish!
"Tripp!"
I walked faster. What's Zyril's problem? She knows I like her, she told me she likes Drake. Why is she chasing me? Didn't s he realize that when I avoided her for a week when she was in the Philippines? I already knew I was going to New York so I didn't want to see her and say goodbye because... that's all.
Since I'm taller than Ly, I got there first. That's why...
"Aish." I stopped. She tripped. Who told her to wear such high boots? Right? She never did that before.
I approached her and looked at her knee. "Can you walk?"
She bit his lip and shook his head.
I looked around. There was no pharmacy nearby.
"L y..."
"Hmmm?" She said then looked at her and blew on his wound.
How can I forget this woman? She's so kind, she's beautiful, she's fun to be with. Why do all the girls like Drake more? Why? I'm handsome too, I'm smart too, just not as smart as that weirdo. He's a gifted child, eh. And one more thing, I'm not rude and I'm not a one liner like that. I'm better but they're all dead. Life is a mess!
"Piggy back ride?"
She just looked at me. There she was again in her mind. I wanted to kiss her when she looked at me like that.
"If you pick me up, does that mean we're best friends again?"
I just looked back at her. "When did we become best friends?"
"We're best friends, right? You're my Batman?"
I smiled at her. She remembered when I lent her the shirt. She was so pretty when she wore my shirt, she looked even prettier. Maybe, if I had met her before Drake, maybe I'd be the one she loves now. Sometimes, I'm just jealous of my cousin.
Everything I want, she has. Everything I want, she just makes me cry. Life is unfair.
I patted her head. "Okay, okay. You're Catwoman, I'm Batman. Get on board," I said then I turned around and picked her up. Like before, she still choked me but I'm used to it.
I did a lot of self-control. I was holding on to 1 year old's legs. Get ready, Palma. That's your cousin's girlfriend, your 'best friend'.
"What's your degree program, Tripp?"
I told her that it was still the same.Papa chose that, so I just followed suit because there was nothing I could do. I really like photography, but he said I wouldn't get anywhere there. Okay.
"Let's go to college?"
I don't know. I hope not. I don't want to.
(Aya's POV)
"You, Sheen, are my best friend. Take care of my girlfriend, okay?"
KL is really being so oa! It's like I'll only be gone for two weeks, if you leave it to CB, you'd think I'd be gone for a year! He's also at fault, he'd rather take summer classes than vacation in New York.
CB smiled as usual, here's Mr. Friendly. All his friends, promise! That freshmen rep ran and it was a landslide victory! What's up with all the freshies, they like him. He always has a smile on his face.
I waved to Kent as we were about to enter the airport. No problem, because the flight was set last week and the visa and passport were okay.
We went to a coffee shop inside the airport since our flight was later. We were early because I was excited to see Besh!
"How are you and Kei?" I said to Sheen. Besh said that she and Kei were roommates! You'd think so! Out of all the roommates that Alys could have, Kei Chui was the one! But after all, Besh should be thankful to Kei because Kei was the reason she and Drake ended up together. Because of Kei's crazy relationship with Drake before. It's really weird because they're both Drake's type, and that's really annoying. I've never had a crush on Drake!
Sheen smiled, as usual. "Okay."
"Wow? Okay?"
He nodded. "We talk on Skype sometimes."
"So you guys are still together?"
He shook his head. "We're just friends. I like different things." He was looking at me.
I quickly gulped down my coffee. There he was again with the horrible things he was giving me!
(Drake's POV)
"Drake," my Dad said after knocking.
"What?" I said as I was preparing my things. Apparently, my Dad already fixed the plane tickets the day he offered me to take the exams. Good thing he knew that I'll be acing those exams.
He walked in and sat on my bed. "Shaira is there," he said.
"Tell her I'll go down in a while."
"Don't you want me to just let her in here?"
I stared at him. "I have a girlfriend, Dad. Kindly bear that in mind," I said and then I walked out of the room and went downstairs.
"Drake..."
"What?"
She smiled at me. "I've decided to leave this country."
I just stared at her. Maybe it's just one of her impulsive whims. It always happens.
"I talked to Alys last night and she's so nice. Why is your girlfriend so smart?!"
I don't know. She's too nice it's kinda irritating. One day, I wish to see her being bad. I want to see her in a whole new light.
"Because of that, I've decided to go to my Tita in London and I'll studying for a year there and see how life would go."
"Are you sure?"
She nodded and then she went near me and hugged me. "I'll miss you, Hubby!!"
I smiled and pat her head. "Sure, Shaira. Call me."
She shook her head. "I won't call you until I'm sure I'm over you. Don't forget me, okay?"
"Of course, Silly. When's your flight?"
She'll be flying next week. I'll be flying this afternoon. I'll miss her, for sure.
After a hell lot of goodbye, she left. I continued fixing my things. See you tomorrow, my girlfriend.
And Tripp. And Tofer.