Breaking The Rules

Chapter 12: Breakup and Makeup

Trisha's POV

The next morning, at school

I walked into school feeling so many emotions. Pain. Heartbreak. Sadness. And anger. I'm the type of person who's usually pretty good at controlling my anger, but when I let it out I'm really scary. I've been told that, multiple times.

I saw Adriano by his locker. He was talking to Aaron, Daniel and Ivan, and I honestly didn't care. I was going to confront him about last night.

Trisha: Adriano, we need to talk.

He turned to me with a smile but it quickly changed to a worried look, one which his friends also had.

Trisha: Rebecca's in the class.

Daniel smiled and scurried off.

Ivan: Good luck Adriano.
Aaron: You're gonna need it.

Ivan and Aaron also quickly left us alone.

Adriano: Good morning to you too.
Trisha: About last night-

He tried to hold onto my arms but I pulled back.

Adriano: Princess, I was drunk.

I chuckled, almost sarcastically.

Trisha: *muttering* Always blaming the alcohol.
Adriano: What's that supposed to mean?
Trisha: Drunk talks are sober thoughts. Alcohol gets rid of your logical thinking, meaning you can still feel whatever feelings you feel.
Adriano: I thought it was you. You guys have similar features. I was too drunk not to notice the differences.
Trisha: *sarcastically* Sure.

He looked at me with pain hiding behind his eyes but I wasn't bothered. Behind this strong, confident mask I put up, tears were threatening to fall from my eyes. I bit my tongue to hold it back.

Adriano: Are you breaking up with me?
Trisha: I honestly don't think I trust you enough to be in a relationship with you.
Adriano: I know I have a...reputation but after everything we've been through, everything you've been through, I wouldn't do that to you on purpose.
Trisha: I'm having a hard time believing that. *muttering* I should've listened to Tawana.

He was speechless, trying to find words to say but they didn't come out. I bolted away, leaving Adriano speechless. I knew that by allowing myself to fall for him I'd just get hurt. So if I knew this would happen...why does it hurt the way it does?

Tawana: Trisha, what happened?

I realised that I was standing in front of Tawana. His hands held my arms and he looked at me with eyes full of worry. That's when I let go. I fell into his arms and he held me, the way he always did whenever I was upset. We were alone in the hallway, so I let go. I let my tears fall from my eyes. Each tear felt like a new crack in my heart. Again, I knew I'd get hurt by falling for him...so why am I hurting so much? Why am I wishing that this was just a bad dream? That I'd wake up in Adriano's arms? That he'd tell me he loves me and mean it?

Tawana: It's okay Trish. I'm here for you.

Hearing my best friend's voice made me feel safe again. I felt like I wasn't alone. But I felt cold without Adriano's touch, without his love...

Trisha: I should've listened to you. I'm sorry I didn't listen. I'm sorry I brushed you off the-
Tawana: Hey, it's okay.

After a few minutes, Tawana helped me calm down.

Tawana: Don't stress about it, okay? I'm here for you.

I just nodded. He was still hugging me. I couldn't help but smile. I remembered each time we stood like this, it always comforted us. But my smile dropped when I remembered that I had just broken up with Adriano; the one person I truly fell in love with. He was my first kiss. He was the person who made me adventurous and bold. And then after telling me he loves me, he made out with my snake of a sister. Dad was right, boys like him only hurt girls like me.

After school

Adriano didn't even try to talk to me throughout the day. Tawana wouldn't leave me alone because he was so worried about me. My dad had just fetched me and we were now on our way home.

Jake: So Babygirl, how was your day?
Trisha: Terrible. Adriano and I broke up. He kissed Olivia because he was "drunk" last night.
Jake: How about we go back so that I can kill him?
Trisha: No it's okay. Thanks though.
Jake: I cancelled your lesson with him today so you can rest. I bought ice cream and pizza.
Trisha: Thanks Dad! You're the best.
Jake: I know I am.

I laughed a bit. My dad has always been my best friend, more than Tawana and Bekki. I think it's because I'm a lot like him.

We got home and I went to my room to change into some comfy clothes. I put on black sweatpants and a red oversized t-shirt before going to the kitchen to devour the pizza. While eating, I checked my phone because it was off for the whole day and to my surprise, there were a bunch of messages and missed calls. Most of them from Adriano. The messages were apologies. He didn't deny what I told him. He knows he's wrong and he's taking responsibility for it. I feel so bad for what I said at school...

At that moment, there was a knock on the door. My dad rushed to open it before I could even stand up.

General POV

Jake: Hey Trish, is Olivia here?
Trisha: Uh, no?
Jake: Exactly. You're not welcome here after the way you hurt my daughter.
Adriano: Sir, please let me explain.
Jake: What is there to explain?!

Trisha stood up and stood next to Jake.

Adriano: Trisha, I'm so sorry. I'm not saying that I didn't do it but I didn't mean to hurt you.
Jake: Then why did you drink so much?
Adriano: I was upset at myself. You and Trisha are going through a lot of hurt right now and even as her boyfriend, I didn't know what to do to make her happier. I felt like such a bad boyfriend for not being able to comfort her in the way she needed. I'm not that good at handling stuff like that nor am I good at keeping my emotions in check. When I got to the party, I couldn't stop myself from having a drink and getting wasted. It's still a bit blurry but I remember someone kissing me and she felt so much like Trisha that I confused them. I really only found out when her and Aaron sobered me up last night.

Adriano took her hands in his.

Adriano: Trisha, I swear I didn't mean to hurt you. I get how it made you feel to watch that. I know I don't have the best history with relationships but when I said I love you, I meant it every single time. You said Tawana was right when he said I couldn't change, and I believed him. Seeing how you felt around me, how you trusted me, I wanted to change for you. Kissing you is way different than kissing other girls. Holding you is way different than holding other girls. Loving you is a thousand times better than playing other girls. I love you, and I mean it. With every atom and molecule of my existence, I mean it. If you don't want to stay together then I respect-

She then hugged Adriano tightly with tears in her eyes. He hugged her back.

Trisha: I didn't mean to hurt you with what I said.
Adriano: But you were right.
Trisha: I love you too.

Adriano kissed her forehead, keeping in mind that Jake was watching.

Jake: Listen Richards.

Trisha stood beside Adriano with his hand around her waist.

Jake: Hearing how you talk about her is nice to hear from you. I hope you don't hurt her again or else it's you and me.
Adriano: I promise Sir, never again.
Jake: Good. Now, I will allow you to date seen as you're both adults. But no kissing. If you go out, Trisha will be home by 8-
Adriano: 11.
Jake: 10.
Adriano: Got it.
Jake: And no sleepovers.
Adriano: Okay. I understand.
Jake: Good. Trisha don't take too long.

She nodded as Jake went inside. When he left, they hugged each other and Adriano kissed her.

Trisha: You're not scared of my dad?
Adriano: Oh I am. I'm testing the waters.

She laughed. He kissed her forehead and smiled.

Adriano: But I'd do it for you.

She smiled back and they kissed.