Textmate

Chapter 13: Genebert

Chapter 13: Genebert

"Seriously Ash? Why did you let Ms. Divine Grace get your phone?" Ariana said as she was eating French fries. We were having our snacks before returning home. We have had this ritual ever since we became high school students.

            "I didn't know. I forgot to turn it off."

            "So? What's your plan now?"

            "I don't know." I shrugged. My actual plan was to steal that phone when Ms. Divine Grace was not looking but I don't want to be caught doing it because that will damage my image in the school.

            "I'm sorry.. I can't lend you a phone right now. But I do have an extra phone but I will get it when mom and dad would come back from States."

            "It's okay. I think I'll be fine. You can still contact me through Facebook or Twitter. Or just call our phone number."

            "Don't worry, my parents will be back in less than a week." She stated that she was reciting a prayer that her parents will be back. I can feel her loneliness in her voice. My parents were both businessmen but at least, I could still see them once a week, unlike Ariana, her parents would go back home once every three months because they have businesses outside the country. Maybe it was really hard for her but I know that she was a strong woman. She was still blessed that she was able to see her biological parents, unlike me, still wondering where they were. Are they going to come back for me or they were dead?

            "Yeah. Let's go home? We have assignments right?" I stated upon glancing at my watch, now quarter to five.

            "Yup. English, Social Studies, Math and Physics." She answered.

            "Can I copy your assignment in Math?" I joked. I really don't like the idea of the word copying. I have never ever copied an assignment and never copied a quiz. I believe in hard work and the payoff that I would get from studying.

            "No way." She rolled her eyes.

            "I know you're going to say that. Okay, I'm not going to copy. I was just kidding." Ariana's philosophy was the same as mine but the only difference was that she let our classmates copy her answer while- I am so selfish with my answer. Why should I let them taste success if they didn't do anything to achieve it? Success was only for people who strived harder than they expected.

            We walked out of the restaurant and later went home. I started doing my assignment in English and then the rest. After my assignment, I opened my Facebook account.

            I checked the newsfeed and I was bombarded by pictures of Albert with his girlfriend, Genelyn. The album was named "1st Date". I rolled my eyes. Since when did Albert become so showy about his relationship status? Since when did he become so O.A? Since when did he upload something that other people shouldn't see?

            I checked the 1st picture. It was a whacky shot on one of the benches in school. Albert was sitting while Genelyn was beside him and hugging him so tightly. Albert was winking and Genelyn was hugging like Albert will be dead soon. I shook my head.

            The second picture was a nice shot taken at the bridge. Our school has a creek and in that creek, there's a bridge. I introduced that place to him. How dare he let Genelyn see it? I admit, I didn't own that creek in the school but it used to be our favorite spot, and now?

            The third picture was taken at the back of the room. Albert was smiling at Genelyn and Genelyn was smiling back. What's happening? Duh! These two were such a loser. They didn't even know the word privacy. They think that they're the best by showing all the people in the world that they really are in love. Deep inside I wanted to kill them both or maybe just Genelyn, for stealing Albert away from me. I couldn't believe this!!

            When will I move on? Maybe this is one of the processes that I must take, for me to get over him. Let's just hope for the better. Let's just hope that I would be able to find someone. Maybe that was Tony. My textmate.

I kept on looking. There were 409 likes and I wasn't surprised to see 15 comments.

Maria Sy: They're so sweet.

            EericaYu: Yup, I agree. I hope they will stay together forever.

            Bonnanita: This is the most perfect couple I HAD EVER SEEN!

            SencireChu: I agree with you. The muse and the Prince Charming!<3

            Friessie : Ohhhh no! It's really happening. Thanks God they ended up together.

            Coraline: They're so O.A and so PDA. Grow up, people. This thing does not last long. This is just a show. HahAha

            I really like that comment. At least, this fellow really knows what to say. But this love team has a supporter:

            Veronica: Will you just shut up Coraline? You were just jealous, I know because you don't have a boyfriend who's as handsome as Albert. Duh! Don't be bitter. Stop judging other people.

            Coraline: Oh yeah? FYI, I don't like someone like Albert and I am not jealous. Why would I even like a guy who acted so cowardly?

            Veronica: Really? As if you know him. You don't know him and stop judging him. Idiot. Can you prove that he was a coward?

            Coraline: He was a coward because he did not stand up for his relationship with Ash. He even broke up with her during their anniversary. How rude was that? Seriously? You're defending him?

            Wait a second. Who were these people? Who is this Coraline? Was she stalking me? Why does she know something as confidential as that?

            Veronica: As if I'm going to believe you. You're a liar and..... that is not true. You should ask Albert. He knows himself more than you do. He is not a coward.

            Coraline: Yeah. Fool yourself.

            Veronica: Duh!

            Coraline: Duh.... Stop defending him.

            Veronica: No! Genebert forever! Haters gonna hate hate hate. And fakers gonna fake fake fake...

            And they even made a combination of their names. Genebert? Duh. Lame name.

Authors Note OH MY G. You made it this far. You should congratulate yourself. Thank you for reading and I really really appreciate it from the bottom of my left and right atrium. You're unbelievable. Thank you so much for reading this. I love you. Muah! Just do not let other people bring you down. Stay cool always. Please leave a comment or vote, if you think this chapter deserves it. That will certainly mean a lot to me.