Alexandra step into the house and is surprised by how quiet it is, she reduced her speed at the thought of seeing Ethan again and opened the door to his room without knocking
After hearing from Loretta that she will be studying outside the country with Ethan, Alex couldn't stay put and wanted to ask him about it when they meet
Albeit, as the door opens and she stares forward, she met a scene she had never thought to see with Ethan. She feels her whole body trembles and a serious headache hits her in that instant, like she had just caught him cheating.
"Oh my gosh!" Loretta jumped surprised and turned away from Ethan
"I will take my leave now since you have company" she said and glare at Alexandra for barging in
Ethan turned to see Alexandra shocked-freeze and quickly rush to her hoping to explain before she jumps into any conclusion again.
"It's definitely not what you think" he told her but she was still in a daze.
Disturbed, he went to Loretta who already picked her bag and usher her out of the room; he turned back to Alex.
"I am sorry, I am really sorry" she apologized still shaken by what she has seen
"You don't have to"
"Wow, congratulation. I had no idea you two have become so close now" Alexandra said but her expression is the complete opposite
Seeing them together as really confirmed her doubts and she genuine wants to be happy for him but something heavy weight on her chest and she swallowed down a lump
"Is this the gift you intended to give me?" she asked trying to make a joke but is only to move her lips up in a sad smile
She goes to take a seat on the recliner chair and wondered if it was the same place that Lena had just sat; she could not help but feels nauseous at the thought.
Ethan turned at her not knowing what to say, he can't figure if she was mad or not and definitely did not laugh at that lame joke.
He could see her pale look and almost cuss out himself for falling for Loretta's trick
He was on the phone with Antonio when a knock came on his door; he assumed it was Alexandra and quickly opened the door to let the person in.
It turned out it was Loretta who had come to disturb him, he really wanted her out the second she came in but she pushed herself in and start a short conversation about school.
He loosened up a little and didn't expect her to come so close to him and graze her lips against his
When Alexandra sees the worried look on his face, she realized that she was acting a little strange and decide to lighten up putting whatever she saw behind her and have a good time together.
"Antonio and Jane are still on their way?" she asked changing the topic
"Antonio isn't coming over" he told her and offered her a bottle of water
"Thank you" she muttered…
"I should call Jane, she is running late" she said avoiding any eye contact
"Alexandra" Ethan called using her full name
He lowers his body in front of her and held one of her hand in his.
Alexandra look up at him and quickly look away not finding the right word to say, she really hoped they could have a good time and forget all about the other issues
Ethan hits her forehead playfully wanting to get her to loosen up a little and succeed, she make faces at him like she is shocked and hit him also, then she giggles at his exaggerated display of the pain from it.
He smiles when he sees her grinning and soon they turned it into a little playfully fight and fall to the ground laughing and tired…
"Do you remember our first birthday together?" she suddenly asked and Ethan's face turned dark at the memory.
That was the only time that he really got angry with her and refused to see her for days
"How could I forget? You almost turned me into a blind man" he said and chuckles.
"That's because you said my dress wasn't beautiful" Alex protest and tries to put on a stern face but end up laughing with him.
"And you still remember what we promised each other after that right?" she asked when the laughter die down.
"...To always tell each other the truth" Ethan answered taking a slow breathe after each words.
Alex watched his every body movement and soon lock eyes with his wanting to read his emotions through his eyes but can't understand what is going on in his mind
"Why didn't you tell me about your relationship with Loretta?" Alex questioned.
Although she is not very close with Loretta, she is still her roommate and feels upset to hear about their intimate relationship from others.
Ethan tried to turn away his eyes but she quickly grabs his face with her palm and pushes his face back to her staring deep into his eyes. His body shook a little at the touch and he feels his throat getting dry by the tick of seconds.
From the moment he had started feeling this way about her, he has broke that promise that they made to each other and it will continue that way.
"I forgot" he answered heavily trying not to gulp down as the lie came out but Alexandra feels disappointed hearing his answer
He expect him to explain better to her and make her understand why he decide to start a relationship with someone else she doesn't get along well with after telling her he likes someone else
It just doesn't make sense
She wants to be by his side as his best friend for a long time and finds that she does not want another girl to take away his attention from her
"Is that really all you have to say to me?" she tried again
Ethan also pondered on the thought he had nursed in his heart for weeks now, everything that is happening seems like his fault. If only he didn't break the promise he made to her then
"Alexandra" he called causing her to shudder, this is the second time he will be calling her full name
"Hmm" she breathe
"Let's take some time away from each other"
"How long?" she asked even though that's not what she wanted.
It will be selfish for her to want to stay by his side and now that he has someone, she understand that he might need sometime but also disappointed at the same time to know he didn't hesitate at all
"A very long time" he answered standing up and sits in a chair.
"Ethan" she called.
Do you really want to stay away from me?
She mouthed suddenly angry and stare at him, he look away avoiding her again and pick his phone
"I just need time to sort out some things" he told her, to completely get over his feelings for her might take him more than just a few months…
He just needs to keep away from her for a while and then he will be able to return to her side again as the best friend she trusts
"Are you really going with Loretta to Country R?" she questioned hoping he would say no but is met with a long silence.
When Alexandra heard from Loretta that she and Ethan will be moving to a different country, she didn't want to believe and firmly trust he won't make such decisions without telling her first
"I guess I will have to intern together with Liam then, isn't that great?" she said trying not to care much but her voice came out cracking
"Did you two make plans already?"
"Of course he did, why else will I tell you about it?" she laughs quietly trying to hide her anger.
"It was a stupid promise to pursue the same career anyways, no one agree to such things these days" she continued trying to find something to say or she might breakdown any second from now
"You know I am not saying…"
"You are here early" Jane said barging in and dropped her bag on the floor then run to hug Alexandra
"Is it cool if I ask my boyfriend to come along? I don't want to be left out when you two are having your thing" Jane said and Alex smiles half-heartedly changing the topic
"Let's go then, he is downstairs" she said again and pull Alexandra up from the floor