Rely-tionships

Chapter VIII: Aubrey's Experimentation

            I was on my way home when I remembered the curse’s effects on me. First was Rich, second was my friend Alex, and third was Casey. When I read books, stories, the curse always takes its effects on me. I know it always affects me, I just did not notice some of it. Is that really how it works? There’s only one thing to find out.

            I went to the bookstore and looked for a book about friend’s relationships. Search… Search… Search… It took me almost an hour to find the book, “Friends or Lovers?” Well this is interesting.  I paid for it and went home. Before I started reading it, I prayed; prayed that no one will get hurt with this experiment. “Well here goes nothing!” I said to myself to ease the nervousness I was feeling. “Chris and I were friends since first grade…” I kept on shifting positions while reading to make myself comfortable. “…I told him that it is better for us to stay friends for I am afraid to hurt him in the in the end.” Uh-oh, if the curse will take its effect, which of them will court me, Marcus or Alex?

            It was our first regular class day. I was sitting on my chair, observing whether Alex or Marcus will change their behavior towards me. I saw Alex walk heading to me. It was really usual for us to hang-out before the classes start, but his time, my vibes were different. I was nervous. He sat on the chair next to me and put his arm over my shoulder. He leaned closer to me and said “I love you”. My God! The curse still has its effects on me. I just need to be really observant. I want to know if the curse also works in relationships. If it works, then it will be my advantage towards my partner. I’ll know what will happen next. “Are you out of your mind?” I asked him seriously. “Don’t I look serious to you?” he answered. My heart beat faster and faster when I heard him say those words. “What about Samantha?” I said to him. “We already broke up. It has been half a year.” he replied. “Is it okay if I’ll court you?” he asked me. “I think so.” I said in response. Wait, WHAT? Did I really say that? “Really! Thanks Aubrey.” he cheerfully said and kissed me on the forehead.  What have I gotten myself into? This is exactly how Chris asked Stacy in the story.

            “What’s wrong with Alex?” Marcus asked me. “What do you mean what’s wrong?” I said, trying to look as innocent as I can. “Alex seems to be so happy. He never leaves your side.” he said. Am I really going to share to him what happened? “He asked me if he can court me.” I said to him as fast as I could. “Don’t try to speak too fast. I can still understand you.” he gave me a smirk and continued, “So you told Alex that it is okay?” “Yes. I really did not know what had gotten into me. I love him as a friend; ONLY as a friend. I love someone else.” I explained to him. “Who?” he asked me. “Sir James. I know it is stupid but I love him. I just didn’t know why. I didn’t choose to fall in love with him, but my heart did.” I said to him with a guilty face. “Even though you permitted him to court you, it doesn’t really mean that you’ll answer him yes. If he really loves you, he’ll understand.” he said to me. I know I can always count on Marcus when it comes to advises. I really felt bad about what happened. I don’t want to hurt Alex. I don’t even know why I answered him yes. Our classes for this day had already ended and I was the only one left in the room. I tried to remember what happened in the story after Chris asked Stacy if he can court her. “Stacy went to her friend and sought for advice. Her friend told her to tell Chris her true feelings for him before it’s too late.” I thought to myself. “This can’t be happening to me! Things are now happening EXACTLY the way it was stated in the book. The curse is getting worse.” I said to myself out loud.