TURBULENCE

Chapter 13: Competition

HeDi

"Say something." I said, as I quietly sat on the swing beside ShenYue's. For some reason, we ended up hanging out, in this deserted playground outside MingDe. She had not uttered a single word since my confession. Her silent treatment making me feel more anxious as time passed us by. The tension between us apparent with every sigh that she took as she swung to and fro.

"I have nothing to say HeDi. You've already told me that line multiple times before, How am I suppose to react to that confession now?" she replied abruptly stopping her swing and facing me. Her voice exasperated as she gazed at me with eyes full of confusion and disbelief while I stared at her dumbfounded. Dang Didi! This is karma slapping you in the face.

I completely understand why she's feeling this way. Her apprehension and distrust hurts me in a way, but I get where she's coming from. We may be friends now, but I cannot deny the fact that I've done her wrong before. Now I am reaping what I sow. My stupidity is backfiring on me. I think she's dumping me again. For real this time. And I have nothing else to do but to salvage this particular situation for the mean time.

"Yah Shen Yue! Are you turning me down again? Aren't you getting tired of doing that? You do realize that I am boyfriend material, right? I am cool, I'm handsome, a great athlete.. plus I can cook. Can't you give my confession a chance just this once?" I asked jokingly. Hoping to ease the tension off of us... for now.

"Wang HeDi, how am I suppose to believe you, when I know for a fact that just this afternoon you're out on a date with Zhou Ye. Do you really think I'm stupid?" She responded feistily sounding kind of annoyed. As I felt the awkwardness between us diminish gradually making me feel relieved. Taking into consideration that I should make it clear to her that I am not dating that actress or any other girl for quite a while now. I was so busy enjoying my time with her that I didn't have the time to date or even think of other girls anymore.

And I should endure it until I gain her trust completely. To make her realize that my confession is true. That I do like her a lot and that my feelings for her is real.

The loud ringing of her phone interrupted my thoughts as Yue fumbled a bit before she could get it to her ears and answer.

"Wei?... Oh... YiHao Ge..." Yue answered in a cheerful tone. As she stood from her swing and walked a few steps away.

Great! It's that guy again... why can he just leave Yue and I alone? I have this gut feeling that he is interested in her but this dumb girl isn't aware of it. How dense can she be?

Shen Yue's voice brought me back again to the present. As she kept on talking with Liu YiHao in the other line, unknowing that I am secretly listening in on the them as I went closer to her, leaning on the stand of the swing behind her so I can secretly listen in to their conversation. I know, I am getting really creepy by the minute. But what can I do? I have hopelessly fallen for this girl.

"Don't worry... Wang HeDi is walking me home. Yeah... I'll message you... Sorry about earlier... I forgot to tell you that HeDi and I have some urgent things to attend to..... I'm really sorry Ge. I'll make it up to you tomorrow... Yes... See You."

"So you're seeing him again tomorrow?" Try as I might, I find it difficult to hide the frustration in my voice. I know, Shen Yue noticed my unhappiness too.

"I promised YiHao Ge that I'll be helping him out with his exhibit Wang HeDi. I can't just take my word back because you're not happy with it. Why are you unhappy anyway? I'm helping out a friend. If you're in his position, I'll lend you a hand too." She reasoned out facing me, her brows raised and her eyes curious, probably because she is not used with this clingy side of me. I am usually cool and oozing with confidence... not this anxious wreck of a guy that she's witnessing now.