Carsten and I spent the whole month having fun, talking about topics that were totally useless and random. It was interesting and the exhibition too was really nice. I was proud to see the innovative ideas of my friends. Those models and the way they presented were really impressive. We had a lot of fun on the exhibition day. The school building looked really beautiful and the special things were the food items. Man, those delicacies were awesome. Throughout the day, I could feel some eyes following me but I ignored them. I was so tired that I came back home and slept for the following 11 hours!!!
As we had not studied properly due to that event, our tuition teacher texted us about an extra class. All of my school friends went there as it was arranged by one of our school teachers. Naomi was the only one among my close friend circle who didn't attend the tuition. I felt bad for Seb. He missed her terribly, the moment he used to see me and Carsten sitting together, having fun. Even Jason went there. I didn't have a problem with him until that evening.
It was raining heavily and it was all dark in the room as the current supply was cut off. Our tuition teacher let us play games and she went to another room to attend a call or something. I don't really remember. So Jason proposed the idea to play truth and dare. That typical routine game, that every teen or kid has played. I am damn sure, there exists no one in this freaking world who has never played this game.
The game was getting intense and then came my turn. With great hesitations, I chose Truth and Patrick took the chance to question me.
C: Uhmmm, what should I ask?
Jason: I think I should help you.
C: Oh sure, why not?
I was afraid. I didn't want to bring my ex into my current relationship. Anyways, he was already into it, whispering some shitty questions into Carsten's ear. I was brought out my thoughts, when Carsten put a high five on Jason's palm, indicating that the question was a good one.
C: This is a really nice question. Okay, Steph, so the question is have you ever kissed anyone?
me: what? I just kissed you on the cheeks that day.
C: No not a cheek kiss. A proper lip kiss.
me: Uhmm ( I pretended as if I was trying to remember but I had a clear memory that SJasonwas my first kiss but it was all by accident. I mean I never really intended to kiss him, he just suddenly did it, and even if I said no, Jason wouldn't say anything because he also wanted to move over me. And I didn't want to lose him. I wanted to make him feel special that he would be my first proper kiss. So I answered with a big No) Uhmmm, no I haven't.
C: Are you sure?
me: Yeah.
C: Okay, I believe in you, love.
Jason: Wait, what? hold on. Asteria, stop lying. We shared a kiss. Don't you remember?
My body went numb. I wasn't expecting this. Why did he do that? I thought he was trying to move on but he just ruined everything. I could see Patrick's face turning pale. I tried to explain to him but my every effort went in vain.
me: No we didn't do anything. Jason, stop lying. It was just by accident.
C: This means you have. Why did you lie? ( I could feel the anger within him growing)
me: That was just by the accident. Listen to me...(I was cut off)
C: No I don't want to. I don't even want to trust you anymore.
me: No wait, Cars...
Before I could finish my sentence, his thronging steps faded away with the pattering sound of the raindrops reigning over my ears, indicating that he had left. I sat there without a word and could feel my tears rolling down my cheeks. I glared at Jason and captured an apologetic look which was of no use, of course. All the other students left the room and I was sitting all alone in that dark room. I buried my head in my palms trying to hide my tears from.... from no one.
I slowly picked up my bag and went towards the exit, ignoring the fact that I was almost drenched in the heavy rain. I started walking all alone in that long lane when I suddenly heard someone calling out my name. It was Seb running towards me. By the time he reached the spot where I was standing, the rain had washed away all my tears.
Seb(panting): Don't worry, sis. Everything is gonna be alright.
me: I hope so.
S: Look, that dickhead is just way too impulsive. When he gets to calm down, he will surely come back to you.
me: Are you sure?
S: Yeah, now come on, get under this umbrella, or you will catch a cold.
I always wondered why I don't have a big brother, unaware of the fact that he was always beside me like Naomi and Sophia. Seb was one of a kind. I don't know if he is a good boyfriend or not but he is surely the best brother.