I submitted my activities right away afterwards, then texted Maven if we could go home together, but there was no response from him.
So, I decided to just go to the gymnasium where their training is being held. I do not really want to see Coach Vicente, but seeing Maven right now is more important to me.
I was still a good few meters away from the gym when I stopped upon realizing that something was off. Usually, even at this distance, the noises coming from the gym can already be heard, especially the sound of balls. Yet, why is it so quiet?
To make sure that I was right, I resumed walking, and when I finally entered the gymnasium, I did not see anyone but the janitor who's currently mopping the floor.
"Uhm, where are the players?" I asked while looking around.
"Oh, they do not have training today. Coach, let them rest since they have a game tomorrow."
I narrowed my eyes at that. Maven told me just this morning that they have training. I even checked my phone to make sure, and that's what he really said. And if ever they do not have training, he should've gone to me already.
"But there's one player in the dugout right now. If you need anything from him, just go there and knock. He's with someone, and I am not sure what they're doing," the janitor said, smiling maliciously.
I don't know, but I suddenly feel nervous hearing that. And then I remember what Blaise told me last time. I don't like this knot that is setting in the pit of my stomach.
With heavy footsteps, I walked towards the dugout. My hands are shaking as I finally knock on the door. I could hear faint laughs and whispers, although I couldn't make out the words they were saying.
I'm not fond of anyone from the men's volleyball team, but as of this moment, I really wish that I'd see one of Maven's teammates and not him.
I knocked again, and this time I made it louder. The laughter instantly died down. Instead, I could hear footsteps approaching, and then the door opened.
A smiling Maven welcomed me, and when maybe it had already sunk in that I was in front of him, the smile turned to a surprise expression. I was about to say something when I saw Snow, who appeared behind him and whose eyes widened upon seeing me.
I balled my fists. What are they doing here? Inside a room where there are only two of them?
"I can explain, Mosh." Maven started, but I did not bother to let him finish as I landed a punch on his face. The spot where my fist landed became visibly red, and there is blood on the corner of his lips. Snow screamed as he cupped Maven's face.
"Training, huh? I did not know that you also take our relationship as a sport," I said coldly, then turned on my back.
As expected, he chased after me, although I did not bother looking back until he grabbed my wrist. I attempted to free myself from him, but his grip was too tight.
"Arya, please," he said in a pleading voice. I looked at him pointedly, doing my best not to cry out loud. I can't afford for my emotions to get the best of me right now. I won't give Snow the pleasure of seeing me down. Both of them. I am going to walk away from them like nothing happened.
"It was nothing. Snow and I are just friends," he reasoned out. I laughed at that.
"I don't even know that the two of you are friends. You didn't also tell me that you do not have a training right now. All along I thought you were busy, so I did not ask you to watch my game. Then this is what's happening? Now Maven, how long has this been going on? How long are you seeing each other behind my back?' I asked desperately, hitting his chest.
"How long have you been cheating on me?"
And his silence is making me angrier. It's like he's inadvertently telling me that he's guilty. And I fucking hate him for that. He could've at least lied!
"I'm sorry," was all he said. As if it would change anything. As if it would take away this feeling crawling up my chest because he betrayed me.
With all my might, I smirked at that. "Don't be. To be honest, I've been wanting to break up with you already, so thank you for doing this."
***
I didn't mean what I said last time. Maven is one of the best things that ever happened to me. He may not be the guy I'm imagining myself ending up with, but I did not expect that we'd end this way.
Even though I have already proved that what Blaise was saying is true, I still can't bring myself to process it. Maven is the last person I expected to do something like that because his family was torn apart for the very same reason. When he was young, her dad had a mistress, which led to his mom's depression. So he promised himself that he wouldn't do the same.
Yet here he comes.
To be honest, if I am feeling anything right now, it is disappointment. I felt so betrayed. I do not have any intention to beg him to come back or talk to him again, but why did he not just break up with me?
I sighed. Damn, no wonder people cut their ears off and jump off the Eiffel Tower because of this stupid love. It can really make anyone insane.
"Arya!" I looked around to see who it was, then found Kristel waving at me while half walking and jumping in my direction. I laughed at that. Kristel may look childish sometimes, but when she speaks, she sounds mature.
"Why are you still here? It's been a while since your dismissal time, I said.
"I'm just waiting for my brother to pick me up. How about you? I think I saw your brother leave last time. Did he leave you by yourself?"
"Oh yeah. He's going to his friend's house, so I'll just go home on my own," I said, and then we resumed walking together to not block the way.
"Then go with me! I'll introduce you to my brother. He's handsome, so you'll like him for sure," she said, smiling. I don't really know whether she's serious or just playing around, but, in the end, I just laughed it off.
"Thank you for the offer, Kristel, but I'd really prefer to go home by myself. But be careful, okay?"
She shrugged her shoulders. "If that's what you say, captain. Anyway, bye bye!" she saluted before turning on her back, then sprinted away. I just shook my head, wishing that right now I could have the same energy, but I know it's still impossible.