Jetta's POV
"My life's perfect" Whoever says this should go to hell for telling the biggest lie. If you're a richass or a brokeass, your life is never perfect. Yes, money undoubtedly buys you ease but not love. It doesn't buy you your parents' love or attention. It only gets you luxury which isn't so bad, but without love, it's nothing. So yes, money doesn't get you shit.
It's funny because I'm turning 24 this year and still don't have my life figured out. I live in this stupid apartment alone because I hate living alone in mansions. It scares me and makes me dizzy.
To some people, I say this they laugh in my face "Value what you have; not everyone has money" I laugh back and say, "It doesn't get you to love" She looked at me weird and walked away. No one gets me.
I got out of my bed and put my socks back on that came off while sleeping. Yet another reason to call me weird. I hate my feet touching dust on the floor, so I wear socks to prevent that, make fun all you want.
My phone ring interrupts my walk to the kitchen. I stop and pick up right away, reading Olivia on the screen.
"Hey, girl, how are you?" She asked me, and I could notice the happiness in her voice. Oh, to be in love.
My chin began quivering, realizing at least someone loved me. "I. I am I not."
"I'll be there right away," She said and ended the call. Welp, I ruined her day again.
I lowered by the wall and covered my face between my knees, away from the world into the darkness, my favourite place. I cry and cry and cry, and I hear the bell ring. Yet again, time went by quickly when I cried.
The doorknob twists and Olivia enters the apartment. It's ridiculous how she has the keys to my apartment. I see her taking her shoes off from the gap between my knees. She sprints towards me and engulfs me in a hug. I gradually let go and melt in the hug, throwing down my knees.
"Why are you crying?"
"I'm embarrassed you had to come here."
"I'll simply ignore that bizarre statement. Now, why are you crying?" She repeated
"Just missing my parents," I sniffed and wiped my nose with the sleeve. Nasty but beneficial.
Olivia slapped me hard but not hard enough. Just the exact amount. "You know I love you, and I've been there for you, but it's enough now. They don't care, and they don't give a shit! Why can't you forget them? You have so much to live for, and me, what about me? Huh? I love you, and I know it's not enough, but it's something."
"You're correct, in my brain; it makes sense, but my heart says otherwise," I admitted with nothing but guilt.
She gave an understanding nod and slumped by me, leaning on the wall. I set my head on her shoulder and sobbed for a while, then shortly fell asleep.
"You know people usually keep their doors shut" The voice that I hate woke me. The perfect time eh?
I leap from my place, striking Jetta in the face, have no idea how and run up to him. Yanking him by the collar, I pull him in.
Nose to nose.
If we weren't enemies, I sure was going in for a kiss, but well, not like those romantic moments in the books.
"Rafael," I mumbled
"You son of a bitch" I mutter with clear venom. If only he could get the hint and stop bothering me.
"Well, hello to you too! My beautiful enemy." welp, he opened his big stupid mouth.
I sigh and rub my forehead. "How heavenly would the world be without you?"
A loud clap shuts us up. "Alright, shut up with your ridiculous roasting. It makes no sense."
The wave of satisfaction I felt watching Rafael shut his mouth. I wondered what he was going to say.
Olivia smacked his head; oh, I love her. "What are you dummy doing here?"
"Georgio said he wanted to talk about something, and he said to meet here since you were already here." He explained and bridged his arms, looking proud.
Olivia said under her breath, "Oh, Ok."
He shrugged. "So I came."
"None of your girlfriends could relate" I dropped a bomb, brutal, I know.
Olivia facepalmed...again. "Stupid roast. It's like comebacks in elementary school."
Rafael and I do what we're best at, ignoring her.
He comes closer. "That was a good one. I'll give you that."
I take a step forward. "Why, thank you."
"Woah, are you kissing or what" Entry of Mr. Grorgio.
I scream in frustration, "Does everyone have my apartment's key?" ignoring his statement about us kissing. Eww, I could never. I hate this weirdo.
"No, I don't. It was unlocked." He answered.
I twist Rafael's arm, and he cries in pain, "You didn't lock the door!"
"It's not my house."
"It's an apartment, you idiot, and you should've locked it."
Begins the fight. I throw anything I can grab at him: the pillow, Candle, Controller, my favourite shoe. Oh no, the anger just kept building up.
I pick my ps4 and aim to hit his head
"Stop it, god damnit!" The couple we had forgotten about screams.
I drop the ps4 on my couch and scream in low caps, "What!"
Olivia lifted her brow and asked Georgio, "You sure" and peeked at both of us like parents do when looking at their children in disappointment.
"Sure what?" The dumbass asked. Can't he ever keep his mouth shut?
"Shut the fuck up and let them talk!"
They sit on the couch and point at the other one telling us to sit. I sat, and Rafael was about to sit next to me that I scowled at him, daring him to rethink his move.
He rolled his eyes and settled on the chair, but I saw the fear in his eyes. What is he afraid of? He's been acting way weirder lately.
"So, as you know, we can't go on the honeymoon, and you're going." I nod because, yes, she informed me yesterday. I hope nana's fine now. "But we need someone to cover Georgio's ticket as well. I've asked everyone, and they're busy, so..."
"I can go." How dare he think I'll stay with him for two weeks. It's just been ten minutes, and I can't wait to rip his head off. He wants to go for two weeks?
Georgio gritted his teeth and frowned at Rafael; one thing he loathes is people interrupting him or his wife. "As Jetta was saying. Continue, babe," he gives her the puppy eyes, and I so wanna throw up.
"Raf, you are going and don't disagree. Both of you behave" Olivia stomped her foot on the ground with crossed hands.
Here comes my 'don't disagree.' "First of all, we aren't animals, and, no way I'm agreeing! I'd rather drown in sewage water than go on a trip with this selfish asshole."I point towards Rafael and glare at Olivia, who I once thought was my best friend.
Raf speaks up after seconds of silence; the disgust is apparent all over his face, "Sewage water is plain torture."
I shout in annoyance and disbelief at the level of his stupidity. "That's the point, you fucking dumbass."
"Why do you even hate me so much? What did I do to you!"
"Ugh, the nerve. Are you kidding me? You ruined my date and all my life plans," I threw my hands around in anger and yelled in his face.
"What do you mean, your life plans?" Oh really, now?
I grab his collar in my fist and pull him. "My plans. My all life plans. With my childhood crush. I had my whole life planned out from grade 6 with him, and you come in and ruined it"
"By chance, you guys were at the same restaurant!" He rolled his eyes, and he looked so calm even while yelling. It's like he wasn't taking this seriously.
I let go of him, and a tear rolled down my face in anger or hurt. I couldn't tell probably both "It's pointless to argue with you. Just go," I aggressively point to the door. "Get the fuck out of my apartment!"
He walked out with his head down. "Bye, I don't wanna go on your stupid honeymoon."
Georgio shuts the door behind him and motions for Jetta to talk to me. Jetta nods and moves her head in disappointment. "Can't you let go? It was four years ago, for god's sake."
I cross my arm and huff. "No, I can't; it was my perfect fairytale."
"Ok, well, I can't argue with you. Georgio transferred the bookings to you. So if you want to go, I'm placing the tickets on the counter, and I'm sure Rafael isn't going anymore. So you'll be going alone anyways. We'll leave now" She sighed and placed the ticket on the counter. just whispered a "bye" and left the apartment. Both of them left disappointed or mad at me. I am not shocked.
And she's furious at me now. They don't get it; no one does. When you have got everything planned with your Mr. Charming, and an idiot wrecks it for you, it twists your life upside down. Especially if you had no one and that one date felt like a jackpot. Something that could change your life upside down.
Who do I have now?
No one
Perhaps I should go on their honeymoon. As a vacation? Just me. It's been a while since I've had fun.
Wait, when's the flight.
I pick up the ticket from the counter and read the date
March 24?
Tomorrow!
Are you kidding me?!
I better start packing.