Mad Love (I'm Anti-romantic) Book 3

I'm mute

Bernard was already getting tired of Tyler's long words which refuses to come to an end.

The both of them have been standing outside the basketball court for minutes now, yet he haven't seen or heard any meaningful words from his friend's speech so far.

"So you see, it's so-"

Bernard quickly cut Tyler's words off, "Enough, Tyler!" He yelled at him.

Tyler froze. Eyes like bug. Never or maybe in a long time he had seen this ugly side of his friend.

Bernard took a deep breath and exhaled. He just raised his voice at his only best friend.

He exhaled for a chill pill and then.., "Okay, you have to get one thing clear here, Tyler." He begins, his tone and expression is so serious right now. "I'm not interested in falling into some romantic movie or play with a girl-"

Tyler chuckled sarcastically, "It's not a movie, bro-"

"Britney and I are just random friends that met on a random day and then begin some weird casual friendship." He declared. "There's no way I'm gonna fall for all these tips you've been giving me. Besides, my mother is the only thing that matters to me the most."

Tyler sighed. In deep pity for his friend.

When he had said Besides, my mother is the only thing that matters to me the most. Tyler's heart sank like a stone thrown into the middle of the ocean.

How sad.

*Britney's P.O.V*

First of all, I got stunned from what Bernard had said earlier about our friendship but then, I collapsed into a deep sympathy with his last words.

I know how many times he has told me about his mother. Just the number of times is enough to make me understand how truly he loves that woman.

Camila had told me while we where still at the courtroom that Bernard had some hard time dealing with family stuff.

She went on saying that Bernard is having a deep feeling about something not right with his mother.

He had once told me before that he is fatherless. I really need to be grateful.

My both parents are still alive, isn't that a great luck?

Bernard and Tyler's conversation died immediately after they noticed Camila and I standing by the doorway.

I realized that something was not fine when my gaze locked in Bernard's. But at the same time, I feel he is somewhat secretive. He hasn't shared much with me.

He didn't utter a single word. He just left, unlocking his gaze from mine.

I watched him leave without a goodbye smile or wave.

I understand he has something to deal with but should there be any other thing I should know behind that?

Camila left me and went to meet her boyfriend, Tyler. Even Tyler is tired and wanly for his friend's condition.

I walked my way to meet the couples, Tyler directly. Camila was still resting her head on her boyfriend's shoulder and they both looked at me with lost puppy's eyes.

"I'm sorry, Britney. We're just trying to help y-"

I cut his words off, "It's alright, Ty." I smiled. Even though it's shaking and fainting off, I added, "I understand."

My eyes went back to the lane Bernard took. Though no sign of him anywhere, but I wish he had said a goodbye before walking away, "He's not in the right state of mind to speak with me. Maybe some other time."