BLIND DATE ( ENGLISH VERSION )

ALEXA’S POV

I am here in my bedroom and currently lays down in my bed. What a day! a mixed-up pleasant and exhausting day. If you are asking in your mind what we did in Ken and Caleb’s condo. We simply practice the songs we will be singing for our project. Then take pictures for our presentation. Since I am not still sleepy, I opened my social media account. Something urged me to check my friend request, so I did. I saw Ken’s name, so I confirm it. Then, I am busy scrolling to my newsfeed when the chat heads containing Ken’s face pop up. Our conversation goes like this.

” What took you so long to confirm my friend request? ” He complained and asked.

” What? At least I confirm it. ”

” Tsk, why are you so grumpy? ” He tried to tease me with his reply.

” Why so stubborn? ” I asked him back.

” I just want to know you more. ”

I froze because of the last message he sent. My eyebrow literally raises when I read it. Like, what is his trip?

” What is your trip right now? ” I replied.

” What? I am not teasing you. I am serious. ” he replied

” Don’t me, try others. ” I chatted.

” I do not want others. I like you! ”

For the second time, I froze again. What just did Ken say? Calm down Alexa! Maybe it is another joke. I am typing my reply when he sent another message that ruined my night,

” Why do you take so long to reply? I am just joking here. Are you flattered? Good night, Miss ugly nerd. See you on Monday. ”

After he chatted those words, he logged out. That jerk did not wait for me to respond. Just like what I thought, he is messing with me. But what happened to my heartbeat? Oh my! Don’t tell me I have heart problems? I fell asleep with that question.

* IN THE NEXT DAY *

I woke up early since it is Sunday which means our family day. I am excited when I am going downstairs to the dining area, but I get disappointed when I do not see someone. Where are they?

” Young lady, you already woke up. What do you want to eat? ” our nanny asked.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

I looked in her direction and greeted her with a smile on my face.

” Good morning, nanny. Maybe I will eat later with Mom and Dad, of course with Kuya. ”

” Alexa, your parents are not here due to their business meeting. Moreover, your Kuya is in a training camp intended for the basketball team. He will go back here next week. ” our nanny explained.

I feel sad after hearing our nanny’s explanation. I envisioned us becoming close today since we almost did not see each other this past week. A sigh comes out of my mouth before I back my attention to our nanny.

” Is that so? Maybe you can just bring me some breakfast in my room. ” I sadly request.

Our nanny just nodded. And then I go upstairs to my room. I lay back on my bed. My tears are trying to come out of my eyes. I am frustrated because they are not here. We are always like this for the past year. I thought we would move on, but I guess we cannot go back like before because we are incomplete.

After some time, someone knocks on my door, so I wipe the tears from my eyes. I open the door that surprises me with Rhea holding a tray with food.

” Tita called me to be with you today. She knows that you will overthink. ” Rhea said

I get the tray she is holding and let her in my room. She sat on my bed, and I went straighted to my study table to eat.

” Mommy bothered you. Do you not have plans with Tito and Tita? ” I asked.

” You are not a disturbance. Besides, Mom and Dad have a meeting with Tito and Tita. ” she explained.

I just nodded and started eating. I am in the middle of chewing my food when Rhea spoke.

” Eat fast, let’s go to the mall. ”

” I do not want; I will stay here. ” I refused her invitation.

” No, it will not gonna happen. I know you, so whether you like it or not, you will come with me. ” Rhea said with her hand on her waist.

” Fine,” I answered in a surrendered manner.

Rhea’s eyes shine after hearing my answer. I also know this girl. For sure, she will never stop persuading me until she makes me yes, so I do not waste my time arguing with her. After I ate my food, I went straight to the bathroom to take a bath and then changed my clothes. We were already living in the house when I realized that I left my eyeglasses.

” Beshy, wait, I will just get something upstairs. ” I told Rhea.

” What is that? You are slow and forgetful. ” she complained.

I just rolled my eye and replied, ” I forgot my eyeglass. ”

” That’s it? I thought it was something else. Let it be even just today. You need to come outside like the old Alexandra. Do you not miss your old self? ” she asked.

I just let a sigh come out. Maybe, just this day. We hop into the car and drove straight to the mall. We just go around the mall. We also played games in the arcade. Moreover, we ate lunch in the food court, and then we went to watch a movie at the cinema. Afterward, I invited her to go home. This girl is too exhausting to be with.

” Let’s go home, Beshy. I am exhausted. ” I complained to her.

” This is the last, Beshy. Come with me to a boutique. I saw a beautiful dress there. I think it suits me. ” she said while making puffy eyes at me.

” Okay, where could it be? ” I asked.

She did not bother to answer me. Instead, she just grabbed me towards the boutique. In fairness, the clothes here are amazing. Rhea left me because she will try some dresses in the fitting room. As for me, I just go around different sections of the boutique. My eyes turned to a baby blue off-shoulder with sparkling beds dress. It is beautiful. I will get it when someone trying to grab it too. I look on that someone that I immediately regret.

” This dress is not suitable for you, nerd. ” Tiffany said

Yeah, the ultimate antagonist of my life is here. I just let out a sigh and turned my back on her. I am just starting to make a few steps when she grabbed me.

” What? ” I irritably asked.

” Oww, the ugly nerd seems to be a beautiful maiden today. ” she said to tease me.

” What do you want? If you want that dress, buy it. Leave me alone. ” I irritably said.

” On the second thought, I change my mind. I do not want that dress since you like it. I do not want to go by your standards. ” Tiffany said with a smirk on her face.

I smiled confidently and replied, “Oh cmon, maybe you just cannot afford it. Do not try to hide it. I can buy it for you if you want. ”

She glares at me, ” too much confident dear, whatever you wear, even how many times you change yourself. You will always be a loser. And also, you will never be her. So stop dreaming. ”

After what Tiffany said, I froze. I am done now! She is attempting to include plenty of individuals. I am ready to slap her when Rhea does the honor.

” How dare you! ” Tiffany irritably asked Rhea.

” What? Do you want more? I do not know why you are doing this to Alexa, your former best friend. ” Rhea asked while gritting her teeth.

Yeah, you read it right. Tiffany and I were best friends. However, some events occurred that ended our friendship.

” Excuse me, Cassie is my best friend, not that ugly nerd. ” Tiffany answered irritably.

I grabbed the arms of Rhea to calm her down. We are in a public place, and I do not want trouble.

” Rhea, let’s go. Do not mind her. ” I told her.

” No, this girl is already at my limit. If you cannot move on, please let Alexa have her new start. ” Rhea asked Tiffany with visible anger in her eyes.

” Mark my words, you two. I will make sure that your life will never be easy. ” Tiffany said with a threat.

After she said those words, she left us. Rhea hugged me.

” Ssssh, stop crying. I will protect you. ” She said trying to comfort me.

” It is because of you! I told you not to fight her. You will be affected too by her anger. ” I told her while acting like a child.

” We are best friends, so I will be here to protect you. ” Rhea said with a smile. She also gave me her handkerchief.

I wipe away my tears using the handkerchief that Rhea gave me.

” Let’s go home already.” I smiled bitterly at her.

Rhea just nodded as a response, and then we went outside the mall. While we are on our way back home, no one dares to talk among us. We drove Rhea first to her home before I went straight to our house. When I came home, I went straight to my bedroom. I do wanna let my parents see me crying. I am sure they will be worried.

When I enter my bedroom, I throw myself off my bed. After a while, my phone rang, so I immediately got it and read the sent message.

” I will protect you in all means. ” – Ken.

I was shocked and then raised my eyebrow because of what I read. What did Ken want to mean about this message?

TO BE CONTINUE !