The week passed by. Fast or slow, I didn't know. I couldn't tell if I was happy or sad; I cracked a smile when I had to, being reserved; keeping to myself when I can. I was just functioning.
The gang; Xander, The K twins, Leo, and Tony made me smile, they brought me out of my shell if only for a little while.
Aunt Basile phoned me, she was my other motivation to smile, Though I wish she was with me not far away.
I received another call. It was my dad, he called to know how I was doing and to inform me of his wedding.
I choked up a tear as mixed feelings swelled up in me.
We were an average family.
My dad's a lawyer, my mom a doctor. We were happy and I didn't lack anything growing up.
They had little issues, what marriage doesn't?.
We were family, I thought, We will stick together, I prayed.
Nothing worked, another woman came into the picture.
All those quarrels, everyone wanted me to choose sides except Aunt Basile, She handed me an olive branch instead.
I call my mom sometimes, she seems to be okay now.
I could hear the joy in her voice, I don't care if it's for my sake or not. I just care for it to remain.
I already feel guilty enough.
I tried, tried sticking my head in the ground about it all. But like a bad odor, it just won't go away.
It was a reminder of how I can't ignore the stench of last week.
The bell rang breaking my trance.
Glory come on, school's closed. Kay tapped me.
"Oh," I glanced up. Students cheerily headed out the door. it's Friday after all.
You are coming with us, Kayla already told the X Twin not to wait up for you. She smiled down at me, fiddling with her phone.
Ok, I replied.
Reviewing her expression, I sensed she quite understood my mood.
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Kayla drove like a maniac all the way from school, so we reached their place two minutes early.
The moment we were settled I knew they would ambush me with questions, what questions I knew not but I was even more worried about what answer to give them.
You can talk to us, you know? Kay said. We were in their sitting room.
Kayla and Kay were by my sides, ice cream cups in our hands, our legs similarly tucked underneath us.
About what? I questioned, ramming a spoon of chocolate into my mouth.
About what jamming your mood. Kayla snapped, turning towards me.
There's nothing to talk about, I mumbled, taking another bite.
It's Xavier isn't it, Kay said, leaning her head sideways her clear green eyes reflecting understanding.
Protest brewed from my insides.
What are you___
Oh, come off it, Xander told us things you know! Kayla interrupted me.
He did? I asked, sitting up, the ice cream was forgotten, the spoon halted in mid-air.
Yes, and the fact that you and Xavier kept staring at each other every second confirmed it. Kay injected.
Does he stare at me? I asked again skeptical.
Uh-huh, but he doesn't anymore, you too seem to be avoiding each other.
Probably analyzing me to confirm that I'm a fake. I said, shutting away the hurt I was afraid they would see in my eyes and leaning back against the couch.
we should avoid each other, it's better that way. I continued, my voice strangled even to my ears.
He said that, didn't he? Kay muttered softly. You know, ever since he came back from London three years ago, he's being more of a jerk.
I don't want to talk about it anymore. I muttered as I resumed eating my ice cream.
You don't have to, let's go clubbing. What do you say? Kayla said.
We are not old enough remember? I replied, chuckling. The tension dissolved.
I love that they knew when not to push It.
We got fake IDs, they are the real deal no one would suspect. Kay grinned.
I can't believe you are in this too, Kayla yes. But you?
You have to loosen up once in a while. She shrugged.
"I don't have what to wear," I said, trying to back out of their crazed plan.
"You can wear our clothes," Kayla countered.
Yeah, you have no excuse. Kay replied
But__
Please? They both voiced.
My shoulder drooped in defeat. Fine, I'll go, so stop giving me those dewy eyes.
"Yes," both of them laughed out.
I quickly texted Marie that I might be home late.
Now let's go have fun.