Hate
Chelsea's POV
The party went on smoothly with just a slight commotion from Gena who was rushed to the emergency room. I am really greatly affected by how Gena was rushed to the hospital and also felt guilty that I caused her that.
I just missed Aunt Monisha's Sans Rival cake. She's my mom's twin sister and we all know that she's allergic to peanuts but was more careful and still had an experiment to overcome it that's why she still tried making her favorite dessert even though she's allergic to it. She also makes separate Sans Rival cake without the nuts and peanuts my only mistake was I didn't bother to ask Gena if she has any allergies or if she has allergies to any kind of nuts or peanuts so that I could have offered her that. I held my forehead and calmed myself.
I saw Ralph entering the hallway where I am. I wanted to be alone but suddenly he came rushing in. He saw me but avoided my gaze. I sighed and tried talking to him.
"If you are looking for Gena sorry but she was rushed to the emergency room. I didn't know that she was allergic to peanuts the same as Aunt Monisha." I said sounding guilty while clasping my hands that are already sweating.
"What?!! How did that happen? Who brought her there? Oh my, I shouldn't have left her earlier." Ralph said almost whispering. He went out of the hallway and out of the garage. I tried following him to stop him from going to where Gena was.
"Wait Rap Rap!" I called out his nickname. I used to call him that and he calls me Cece.
I saw Rap Rap froze and sighed.
"What now Cece? Are you trying to be a good friend now? Stop with your concern because I hate it." He turned around and look me straight in the eyes.
I tried avoiding his gaze and tried to calm down. I know that I haven't been a good friend to him ever since that was almost 4 years ago.
"No, listen I mean I know that you hate me but I just want to inform you that Gena is out of danger the doctor gave her EpiPen same as what Aunt Monisha has so you have nothing to worry about," I said and lowered my head to look at my hands.
" The doctor said not to worry and that she'll take care of Gena. I am sorry for ruining your date and your birthday." I added then turned around to go inside the house but Rap Rap held my wrist and pulled me towards the garden.
I just let him pull me, I miss this. I miss us this close but I was the one who broke that closeness because I can't let our friendship ruin what he felt what we both felt. He doesn't know that I was also in love with him since 10 years old before he even confessed when we were 12 but then something happened.
The garden was too dark but the light illuminating from the moon made the garden show a bit of light enough for us to see each other. I tried removing my hands from his grip but then he released it.
I went inside the gazebo our favorite spot. We used to just play board games or just do our homework together, dream together and share problems together but one fateful night, and everything changed.
Flashback
The year 2010
We just had our dinner it was almost half-past 8. Aunt Monisha, Uncle Andrew, my parents, and Rap Rap's parents were still having their dinner inside and I and Rap Rap decided to go to the gazebo and play hide and seek.
Rap Rap found me at the back of the gazebo. He back hugged me, I froze and tried to free myself from him, this isn't right we are friends, best of friends I can't develop feelings for him it's too awkward.
"Cece." He whispered then smelling my hair. I felt goosebumps.
" Hmm, why? What are you doing? " I said controlling the sound of my voice. Rap Rap was still hugging me from the back, his hands on my waist. My heart started hammering. I hope he won't notice it.
" Let's stop being friends. I know it's too early to say this but I want you to know that you and I are meant to be. Not as friends, nor best friends but as a couple. Tell me you feel the same way too." He said. I was shocked and speechless. I tried withdrawing from his hold to face him but we heard footsteps coming inside the gazebo.
We were at the back so no one can see us but we can see who went inside. Rap Rap was still hugging me she gestured me not to move.
"What do you want Amanda? Please make it fast Monisha might see us, you know we shouldn't be talking like this not in private not ever. Someone might misinterpret it." Did we hear Uncle Andrew and Aunt Amanda? That was Rap Rap's mom.
"Relax Andrew hahaha why are you very scared of Monisha?" Aunt Amanda said laughing.
" I am not, I just don't want her to misunderstand things. You know what we were before right? " Uncle Andrew said.
" Yes we were very in love back then she ruined our relationship when you met her that bitch Monisha and had a one night stand with her. " Aunt Amanda said.
I covered my mouth. I felt Rap Rap's hand tightened.
" Don't call her that, she's far far better than you. I regretted loving you because you were a slut trying to get into bed with every man that you meet, that's why Philip fucked you." Uncle Andrew said angrily.
" The both of you lied to me and my best friend. How dare you do that behind my back? If I haven't known or caught you two having sex in my own apartment maybe until now you are betraying and probably laughing behind my back." Uncle Andrew ended.
" I already told you and explained to you I was drugged by Philip." Aunt Amanda was already crying and tried hugging Uncle Andrew.
" Yes that's why I believed you but what did you do? You met him again and sadly I caught you both having sex in my apartment, again for the second time. I am really thankful because I went home a day early from my business trip that's why I caught you cheating. " Uncle Andrew said.
" I am sorry for everything Andrew but I am not sorry that you lost your child. That's your karma for choosing Monisha instead of me." Aunt Amanda said before leaving Uncle Andrew.
A few minutes later Uncle Andrew went inside the house.
Rap Rap didn't say a word after that. I don't want to judge his mom but I don't want to be unfair too so that's why after that fateful night me and Rap Rap drifted apart.
End of flashback.
" How are you? " Rap Rap asked.
" I am good. Never been better. " I answered and sat on the bench.
I heard Ralph sighed. We sat in silence both of us just enjoying the calm silence.
" So, " We said in unison.
"You go first," I said.
" I am sorry for avoiding you and not reaching out to you for the past 4 years. I don't know maybe I was just ashamed of my parents? Well, they were very good parents but I was just shocked how my parents ended up like that. " Rap Rap said.
" I thought I was the only one who was ashamed to reach out but to be honest, there were a lot of times for the past few years that I wanted to reach out to you but I don't know how," I said then I added bravely.
" I am glad that you found a new friend. I think Gena is a great person and for your information, she is already my friend "new" friend." I gestured.
" Yeah, I am glad too. She's different." Rap Rap said. I felt my heartache.
"Anyway! Happy birthday, Rap Rap!" I said and pulling him for a hug and I was supposed to kiss him on his cheek but accidentally our lips touch instead and our forehead bump from each other.
My first kiss! I thought.
"Ouch! I am sorry!" I laughed awkwardly then touching my forehead but Ralph held my hand and tried caressing my forehead instead.
" I miss you. I miss this. I miss us. " Ralph said.
I felt him kiss me on my forehead. I closed my eyes and just enjoyed the feel of him. He hugged me and I hugged him back.
"Cece, what was your answer 4 years ago? Do you feel the same way too? " Rap Rap asked me.
" I feel the same way too Rap Rap but can we take things slow? We just got back to being friends. " I answered, my heart was filled with joy.
" Of course Cece. I have waited for this for 4 years, no I mean for 6 years since we were 10 years old. " Rap Rap said.
My eyes widen. I cannot believe it. We have both been loving each other secretly since we were 10 years old.
I withdrew from the hug and looked at Rap Rap.
" That was my first kiss Rap Rap. How could you take it just like that? " I asked smiling.
" Well then let me give it back to you because that was my first kiss too." He said then lifted my chin and with that, he kissed me fully on the lips.
My first kiss. Our first kiss under the moonlight. ❤❤❤
TO BE CONTINUED