★★★
Ryan kept smiling to himself as he stared at her messages
” I can’t believe I fell for you..” he smiled again walking to his room..
” It’s gonna be a long night for me..” he muttered, taking off his shirt and entering his bathroom
★★★
Jeffrey staggered home sadly making his way to the sitting room
” You’re back..” he heard his dad’s voice
He stared at him without saying a word
” Jeff, is everything alright?” Stephen asked walking to him
” Dad.. she doesn’t feel anything for me, nothing at all !!” He said, letting the tears he was trying to hold, fall freely
Stephen sigh before engulfing him into a hug
” She’s always looked up to you as a brother. You’ve been a good friend and a brother to her ”
” But dad.. he called, disengaging from the hug
” Don’t worry Jeffrey, you’ll find the right one for you..” Stephen said holding his shoulder.
” Men don’t cry.. ” he said patting his shoulder
” Go freshen up and come eat dinner. Tomorrow is another school day..” Stephen said and he nodded before walking into his room
He got under the shower and the cold water came falling on his body. Instead of feeling refreshed, he felt heartbroken and he began weeping under the shower
★★★
∆ NEXT MORNING, EVERGREEN COLLEGE
Mara stared at Ryan’s direction and a smile escaped her lips. She couldn’t believe her dad really went to talk things out with his dad
Her mom had told her about the meeting with the chairman and the outcome. She couldn’t just wait for that day to come
The day she’ll have him all to herself
” You’ve been happy, what’s the secret? ” Claire asked
” Nothing, I’m just happy ” she replied
” Good for you ” Claire said
Mara’s eyes immediately landed on Violet as she made her way to class with Jeffrey
He had decided to let go of his feelings for her though it was a very hard decision.
” He can flirt with you all he want, but at the end, I’m gonna have him to myself..” Mara smiled as she watch Violet seat next to Yixuan
” Are you okay? ” Yixuan asked
” I think I’ll fine ” she said and looked at Ryan’s direction but his eyes were closed.
He wasn’t paying attention to anything happening in the class
Minutes later, a lecturer walked in.
★★★
Remy yawned rubbing his eyes, as he stood up from the couch
” Gosh, I’m so tired..” he said, stretching his body.
” My body feels heavy ” Fargo complained
” That’s the result of last night clubbing”.. Remy replied looking at the wall clock
” It’s still 10am? I thought it was 3pm already “.. he said walking to Reece
” I didn’t asked you to fvçk yesterday so get your @$$ up and let’s go to school.. Remy tapped him
” Yeah.. school..” Reece replied sleepily, opening his eyes.
Justin and Fargo were up already
Reece suddenly stood up and faced them.
” Let’s go to school then..” he said and began to walk to his room
” Why does it look like he’s sleep walking right now?” Fargo asked and Justin yawned, nodding his head in agreement.
” I guess no school for us today” Fargo said, staring at Reece who was now sleeping peacefully on his bed rather than getting ready for school
” I agree, I’ll get my car later and head home after closing hours ” Remy replied
★★
” Exams are fast approaching, I hope you all prepare well..” The lecturer said
” Alright ma’am..” The students chorused
” This is the end of our lecture, have a nice day”.. She said and with that, she walked out of class
They had three extra classes before lectures finally came to an end
Violet look at Ryan’s direction but he wasn’t even staring at her.
Was he ignoring her?
Mara scoffed before walking out of the class with Claire
Ryan walked out of the class too and Violet stood up
” I need to go somewhere..” she told yixuan
” Don’t stay long ” Yixuan said and she nodded, walking out of the class
She got outside but couldn’t find Ryan
” Did he go home already? Or his hostel ?” She wondered, turning to the direction of his hostel.
She placed a gentle knock on his door and got in when she heard a “ come in, the door isn’t locked”
She met Ryan seated on the couch with a book in his hands
” Why did you come?” He asked
” I..
” Why did you switch off your phone? I called 50 times!! ” He said, pointing his phone screen at her
” I was..
” And why haven’t you given a reply to my confession?” He asked, dropping the book in his hands then stood up, walking towards her
” I…
” Be Frank with me Violet.. do you feel same way?” He asked, standing in front of her and she bit on her lower lips.
” Stop doing that..” he said seriously
” Doing what?” She asked confused
” Forget it and answer my questions..
” Do you like me? ” He asked putting his hands in his pants pocket
” I don’t.. she replied and he could feel his heart tearing apart
” I don’t like you Ryan.. I don’t.. she said again
” It’s fine, you should have said It sooner ” he said, disappointedly and backed her
” I really don’t like you Ryan but..
” You don’t have to say it so many times. I’ve heard you and I’ll try my possible best to get rid of this fe…
” I love you..” she said lowly and turn to leave
” Stop.. ” Ryan said like a command and she froze
” What did you just say?” He asked
” Huh? ”
” You said something just now, can you repeat It? ” he asked, his eyes glistening as he held her shoulders with his both hands
” I said… I love you ” she repeated and his lips slowly curved into a smile
Before she knew it, he had engulfed her into a bone crushing hug
” I love you Violet, I love you, so d@mn much ” he said happily
” Be my girlfriend Violet, not just a girlfriend. Let’s spend the rest of our lives together.. I wanna share my future with you ” he added and she smiled hugging him back
” Let’s do that..” She smiled
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TBC
