Sammy's POV
Two weeks... two weeks have already gone by. Two weeks with Adri, Luke, and Justin. And it has also been two weeks straight that they are acting weird. I mean, when we are together, it’s Justin who’s always by my side, not Adri. And speaking of Adri, she always refuses me whenever I want her to accompany me with some matters. She’s so busy for two weeks now. Honestly, it’s just Justin and I who’s always been together these days.
Adri, that girl. I just don't understand her. She said she wants to know me right? She also said she wants to be my friend, one of my best friends. But since that day that I heard them mentioning my name, she seems different. I feel like she’s pushing me to be close to Justin. I don’t know if I am assuming but… *sighed*
"Janna... good morning!" Justin greeted me with a smile. He’s not with Adri and Luke today. They mostly go to school together.
"Good morning…" I greeted back then smile. "Where’s Adri and Luke?" I asked afterward.
"They are on the way." He replied then sit beside me. "You’re early today. Why?"
"Ah… I just want to be early today." I said then shrugged.
"Ah… " and it was followed by a long pause. "Janna, ahm… can I drive you home today after class?" he hesitantly asked.
I did not expect what he just said hence, I looked at him as a response. My forehead crease. "Huh? Why? I mean, I thought--" he cut me off.
"Please Janna, I just have something important to say to you." Eh? Something important? Suddenly, I feel so nervous. Why do I feel like it has something to do with the way they act these past few days?
I was about to say something but Adri and Luke just made their presence felt.
"Good morning guys! Both of you are early today huh? Oh wait, don’t tell me—“ Adri said with some weird look on her face and before she even finishes what she is trying to imply, I already cut her off.
"Nope. I arrive earlier than him. I thought you’ll be early today.”
"Aw. Sorry…" she apologetically said.
"No, it's okay." I immediately replied.
"So, let’s go? We don’t want to be late in class, right?" Luke said. He’s right. My effort to go to school early will go to waste if we will not be in our first class in 15 minutes.
"Leggo." Adri seconded then gently drag Luke upstairs. Leaving Justin and I alone, once again.
I looked at him but he just shrugged so we just followed them.
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"Janna, who will fetch you today? Is it Dane again?" Adri asked while we are walking towards the main gate of our university. And her eyes lit and sparkle when she said my brother’s name. I saw Luke just shook his head. I once fetched by my brother; that was the time when the company had a sudden party. That’s when Adri saw my brother.
"Nope. He’s busy today." I answered which made her frown.
"Ah. So it is your family driver?" she then asked again.
"Not him either."
"So, who?" she confusedly asked.
"It’s Justin… he said he has something important to say." What I just said made Adri smile again. Huh! Look at this girl, her mood swing is on the roof. She can turn her emotion from sad to happy in just a snap.
"Really? Hey! Just! Good luck! You can do it!" she cheered then tap Justin’s shoulder.
"You can do it, Monteverde!" Luke then said while laughing softly.
Okay. What is happening? I'm lost now. I don’t know what they are saying but it is making me feel unease. I looked at Adri with questioning eyes but she just smiled at me. Ugh.
"Oh, we better go ahead. Take care of both of you. Bye Janna! Just, don’t forget what I said.” Adri said meaningfully. Justin just nodded.
"Shall we?" he ask after Luke and Adri left.
"Okay…”
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We both remain silent inside the car. He’s too focused on driving to talk while I’m too anxious. *Sighed*
We stopped by the park inside our subdivision.
"What are we doing here?" I immediately ask as soon as I get out of the car.
"Follow me." He said then walk first towards the playground. Left with no choice, I followed.
We both sat down on the swing. The wind suddenly blows gently that made me close my eyes; feeling the wind.
"J-Janna..." he called out.
"Hmm?" I answered with my eyes still closed.
"Ahm… I… ah… I…" he seems like he is having a hard time to say it. It makes me more anxious than I am now.
"What is it?" I asked without opening my eyes. The wind is so refreshing.
"Ahm… I… ugh! Fine! I like you! I-I like you Janna." I automatically open my eyes and looked at him. Did I hear it right?
"What? What did you just say?" I actually heard it but I just want to make sure. I heard him sighed.
"I said I like you. I really like you. And if you will allow me, I want to court you. I want to know you better." He confidently said it this time. He even looked at me in my eyes.
I looked away. What will I going to answer? What will I going to say?
Am I really okay? Am I over with him? I don’t think so.
I heaved a huge sigh before I say "J-Justin… I’m sorry but… it’s a no. I’m really sorry. It's just that I can’t do it. Sorry. I’m really sorry."
"Oh no. Janna, please don't cry. Hush! Did I say something that hurt you? Did I do anything wrong? Why are you crying? God no, Janna. Don't cry." He panics when he saw that I am crying while trying his best to wipe all my tears away.
"No. You did not do anything wrong nor say anything wrong. I’m fine. Again I’m sorry. It’s me. I'm not quite ready yet. Sorry." I said, trying my best to prevent my tears from escaping again.
"No. It’s okay. Don't be. It’s my fault. I should’ve given you more time. I’m sorry. But I want you to know that what I feel for you will never change. I still like you and I am willing to wait. Janna, I’m willing to wait until you're ready. I’ll wait for you patiently." He continuously said then smiled at me.
"Uhm… let’s go? I want to go home."
"Sure. Let's go." he agreed then we walked towards his car.
He likes me. He wants to know me better. But I can’t. It’s still Allen.
I closed my eyes and smiled bitterly when the waves of memories happened months ago flashbacks. Until when will I be like this?
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