Chapter 53
Tripp shrugged. "Maybe she won't break mine," Tripp said to Drake and then smiled. He looked at me and pulled me away.
Why am I crying again? I guess I wanted to... I guess. I was the one who told him I was tired, right? Why am I crying? Sometimes, I really don't understand myself.
Tripp had been dragging me along for a while, I just didn't care where he was taking me. I was too carried away by what Drake said.
She likes breaking hearts?'
Why? What does he know? Does he know how many times he made me cry? He doesn't have a cluel
"Oh," Tripp said. I was hunched over so all I could see was his hand offering me a handkerchief. "You were crying a while ago. I thought you were tired of Drake? Why are you crying?"
I sniffled. "Because... I don't know either," I told him. I didn't want to tell him. the truth that I was hurt because of course, what should I feel? Be happy because the person I love is treating me like that? Besides... Drake is so angry with me. I noticed that. It's different...
"Tsk," he said, then took the handkerchief from my hand and wiped my tears. "Don't cry for him. I'm here."
I smiled at him. "That's right, thanks, Tripp."
He patted my head. "That's nothing. Haaay. Where do you want to go? I'll set you free," he said.
"Will you spare me?!"
He scratched against her. "Yeah. Just the skin?"
"Because you only get to be free once!!"
He smiled at me. "Yeah, smile too. It's just free for you. You're cheap, huh."
"Tss. His face is thick. You are so stingy!!"
He just shrugged and started walking. I followed him while wiping my tears. Seriously, I just noticed, how many times have I cried this month? I can't remember. It must have been too many. I've had my quota. But I can't blame Drake either. Even though he's like this to me, I can't blame him. I guess that's just how I am.
Tripp entered a coffee shop. Seriously? With the sun shining today, Tripp is still going to a coffee shop?!
He sat by the window like a boss.
"What? Order now. I'm only free once, take advantage of it," he said with matching four-pointed glasses. Ayyy, it feels like home here at the coffee shop?!
"Aish. It's annoying," I just said and then looked at the menu the waitress gave me. I ordered the one I saw was the most expensive. Hehehe. This is only once, you should make the most of it!!
Tripp and I chatted for a while while waiting for my order. Actually, I was the only one who ordered. I don't know if Marco was just full or if he was saving money so I was the only one who bought it. Either way, I bought the most expensive one. I'm happy with that. Hehehe.
I heard someone come in because there were cute bells above the door to signal when a customer came in. Since my back was turned from the door, I didn't know who came in. Besides, do I care who came in? I'm not a gossip.
Hehehe.
"Tripp!"
Omo!! Familiar voice.
I saw Tripp was surprised because he suddenly froze in his seat. Who wouldn't be surprised when you see a walking octopus?!!!
I heard the magical click of her high heels again. Seriously, sometimes I feel. like this woman is really sprained! She's so strong in heels! Are they 6 inches?
He kissed Tripp. Ew!! Then he suddenly looked at me. Yuck!! "Oh, you're here too, Alys."
I smiled at him. "Obviously."
He gave me a hard time then he turned his attention back to Tripp. Oh my! Sometimes I really think that Shaira has a hidden desire for Tripp. There are feelings!
"Tripp, wanna join us? Like the old times?"
Tripp shook his head. Good!!
"Why? It's been a while since we've bonded!"
Hey, if it weren't for mommy saying it's bad to interrupt, I would have probably shown off my interrupting skills to Pugits a while ago!! Grrr! His irritating skills are already at level 1000, ha!
"I'll pass first," Tripp said.
Octopus acted. You thought it was cute. Chel
"Sige na, please, Tripp? For old times sake?"
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I saw Tripp looking at me. Why would he come when he already has someone with him?! Shaira is also a bit brainless and half-witted!
Because I was getting annoyed with Shaira, I signaled Tripp to leave. My powers couldn't handle Shaira's presence. I was drowning in black ink!!
"Next time, Shai. We have somewhere else to go," Tripp said as we walked together. He came over to me and helped me stand up. Okay? Is Tripp's peg a gentleman now?
I stood up too, but when I turned my back...
"Drake..."
He was standing behind me. Wait, does that mean he's with Shaira?
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It seemed like Shaira noticed my uneasiness so she suddenly approached Drake and wrapped her arms around him.
"Drake, they don't want to come with us. Let's go now?" he said. Oh, what a girl!!
Drake just looked at me with those cold eyes. Haaays.
They turned away but I don't know why I did it but.... "Wait," I said before they could completely turn away from me. "We're with you. We already have an order. Right, Tripp?" I said to Tripp.
I saw him sigh and then smile. It seemed like Tripp was used to smiling, huh? "Yes, he is. Where are you sitting, Shaira?"
"There oh," Shaira said then pointed to the table for 6 on the right side of the coffee shop. "Let's go," she said then motioned for Drake to go there.
Sometimes I think, from someone else's point of view, I'm probably the villain. Because Tripp also told me that Shaira came before Drake. Now that Drake is mad at me, maybe he and Shaira will be okay. After all, they really should be.
We sat down there, of course Tripp was next to me and Shaira was in front of me. Of course Pugits would do anything to keep Drake and I from getting close. I don't know why he asked me to come here, I mean, it's probably close. I don't know why he asked me to come here, I mean, it's probably better for him and Drake to be alone. Does he want to show me that they're together?
The order arrived so I just ate my strawberry shortcake in silence. I'll let them talk since they're throwing back to their high school memories. I'm so out of place here!
Tripp moved a little closer to me and whispered to me. "Are you okay?"
I gave him a spare smile. "I'm okay..." even though I really wasn't. Who would be happy if you couldn't relate to what they were talking about? Teachers I didn't even know, not even their batchmates. Haaay. I felt more like Drake and I weren't really compatible. We have too many differences while he and Shaira have so many similarities.
I don't know but the topic suddenly changed to me. "Oh, I remember, how was the debut, Alys? You didn't invite me! I thought we were friends."
GRRRRRRRRRRR. I take it back! He's too handsome for Drake!
"Ah, eh. Well, that's okay."
"Awww. It's okay? Maybe it's because Drake didn't arrive on time, right? Sorry because he had to attend to my needs," he said and then smiled. Okay, Alys. Just be patient.
So... that's right. She's the one Drake went to. She's the reason Drake left me. All along, my suspicions were right, It was really Shaira.
Kahit na masyado akong nabigla sa mga narinig ko, pinilit ko pa ding ngumiti. Kung si Drake nga nakakayanan akong hindi tignan, sino ba naman ako para mahirapang ngumiti?
"Okay lang... Tapos na din naman eh. Wala na akong magagawa."
Nagsmile si Shaira. "I know, right? Past is past so move on! Besides, am I right? Break na kayo ni Drake?" sabi niya sa akin as if wala si Drake sa tabi niya. Hindi ko malaman kung insensitive lang ba si Shaira or talagang sadista siya.
"Ah, oo..." mahina kong sabi sabay inom ng frappe ko. Ang init na nga ng panahon, natetensyon pa ako sa mga tanong ni Shairal
Hinawakan niya yung kamay ni Drake na nakapatong sa lamesa. "See, Drake? I told you we're meant to be talaga!".
"Tss."
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I can't stop laughing. Because Drake is funny! Shaira was very dreamy then suddenly she went Tss again. The Drake Palma Way!
"Well, anyways," said Shaira, "since you and Drake broke up, we can be friends."
"Huh?" I said.
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"Because, I didn't like you before because you and Drake. But since you are gone, let's be friends. I'm Shaira Silos, and I'm only mean to those who threaten us with my future hubby," she said then she offered her hands.
I saw Tripp smirk at what Shaira said. I was a little embarrassed and embarrassed because he offered me his hand, so I just accepted it.
"Uhm, I'm Alys? And... I'm not a threat to you and Drake... not anymore," bulong ko.
In my peripheral vision, I saw Tripp looking at me. Maybe he's worried because he knows that I haven't moved on from Drake yet and here I am, what lies are being told. Well, maybe it's not a total lie. Because I'm not really a threat anymore...
Shaira's smile grew even bigger. "That's good news, then! Let's be friends, huh? I don't have any friends besides Drake and Tripp. All those girls hate me because I'm close to the two Palmas. We're friends now, huh?"
I saw that Shaira's smile was genuine. I agreed because I know the feeling of not having a friend. That's why I liked Sheen back then because he was my only friend besides Aya. And then I know what's going on with Shaira, even me, a lot of people didn't like me when Drake became my boyfriend and Tripp and I were friends. Maybe a lot of people like them that's why a lot of people got angry with me.
He leaned his head against Drake. "That, don't be so grumpy, Drake. We're friends with your ex."
"Tss."
"Are you okay? Your cake is soo soft, oh," Tripp said to me while pointing to my cake that looked like it had been murdered by my fork.
"Aish," I said. How can I eat it? He looks disgusting. "Come on..."
Tripp pinched my cheek. "You're really cute," he said and then he changed our cakes. "Oh, you can have mine. I haven't eaten that yet."
"Thanks, Tripp."
"No prob. Of course I'm getting stronger. I'm flirting."
"Tss. You suck."
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Tripp just laughed. He's really handsome, isn't he? Why did Shaira bash him before? Maybe because Shaira doesn't really like him because it's obvious that what Shaira wants is Drake.
"They're cute, aren't they, Drake? So cute!" Shaira said, belonging to us. "By the way, Alys, I'm having a party later at the house. Wanna come?"
"H-ha?"
"Please? It's just a barbeque party, eh. Please? And we can swim!"
I would like to say no but I don't know why I say no. Am I becoming a masochist? I think I want to see Shaira and Drake together. It is said, 'rubbing salt on the wound will help it heal faster.
"S-sure, where do you live?"
"In Antipolo Heights."
"A-Antipolo?"
He nodded. "Yup, I'm going home later. I just rented a condo for Drake. But I really miss my house so I'll be home later. You'll come, huh?"
Minus Drake's flirtatiousness and territoriality, Shaira is kind.
"Sorry, I don't know how to go to Antipolo," I explained. I'm not a wanderer. I don't go out much in Makati. I'm a boy from Makati.
Shaira suddenly put her hand on Tripp's hand, more like laying on it. "Don't worry, Tripp knows. You'll fetch her, right?"
"Yeah, yeah," Tripp said.
"You're so grumpy, Tripp. Move on. I don't like you, how many times do I have to say it?"
Tripp looked at him. "How can I forget if you always remind me? Then one more thing, you're just puppy love. Alys is my true love." After he said that, he stood up and looked at me. "Come on, Zy. Let's go back to Brent."
I nodded and stood up immediately. "Alright. Bye, Shaira, bye, Drake..."
I continued to go to the room but Tripp still led me.
"Is it really okay? Even if you don't come, I'll just make an excuse?"
I shook my head. "No, it's okay. I won't do anything later either."
He looked at me carefully. "I know your IQ is a bit questionable, Alys. Don't lower your pride."
I smiled. "I know that. It's just... it's enough, huh?" I said then I entered the room.
I just listened to the professor all afternoon. Even though we were free cut, sir did not stop discussing. He was the only one of my profs who took classes. Hanep really!
After that, I went straight home. It's a bit boring, because Dane isn't there. They Aya, on the other hand, have classes. Because it's not foundation week in SCA, just in Brent.
I slept first and then I just woke up around 5. I already texted mommy that I'll be staying a little late. He agreed since I was 18. Hehehe.
"Manang, I'm leaving, huh? When mommy looks for me, please tell Tripp with me. He already knows that," I said to Manang before I left. I heard a car honk so I got ready Dan. They Aya, on the other hand, have classes. Because it's not foundation week in SCA, just in Brent.
I slept first and then I just woke up around 5. I already texted mommy that I'll be staying a little late. He agreed since I was 18. Hehehe.
"Manang, I'm leaving, huh? When mommy looks for me, please tell Tripp with me. He already knows that," I said to Manang before I left. I heard a car honk so I got ready.
"D-drake?"
I stopped. Why is he here?
He was standing opposite our gate. He's looking at me like that again...
"I don't wanna see you flirting with my cousin. Have some decency, Alys. Gusto mo bang gumaya sa stepmother ko?"