"Okay. So remember the first time we saw each other, at the Changi Airport in Singapore, March 27,2015? Do you?" James asked.
"Yes, of course I do." I said.
"That trip was the first time Joaquin and I got together after a good 3 years. Our parents got divorced and we had to separate to continue our education. He stayed in USA while I stayed in Singapore. My mom had a job there, so I went with her and J went with Dad. So anyway, after 3 years we spent 4 whole days together in Singapore walking around here and there riding roller coasters and such, trying new foods etc. Then when we got back here, we promised each other we'd spend everyday together. But when I broke that promise to spend time with you, he completely understood but he wasnt agreeing to that without a condition, not because he doesnt like you or something, he really likes you for me I swear, but because he has this friend that's coming here also and he had no way to tell me so he thought of changing plans to what they are now." Then he paused.
"And that friend is Chase." I whispered.
I should've known. I just jumped into conclusions and I never even asked. I looked up at James and I looked at him with pity in my eyes. The way he looked at me seemed apologetic, too.
"Yes, and i'm sorry I didnt tell you, I, too, his brother didnt even kno-"
I cut him off and told him, "No, don't be sorry, none of this is your fault, no one is to blame in this situation but me. I assumed right away that you knew who he was and I just thought that, I don't know i'm sorry I got mad at you and that I ruined your day and that I kept you waiting from noon 'till this time just to talk to me about something that-"
Why do people keep interrupting me?
"Shh, its okay, let's just forget this even happened. But I have some good and bad news for you."
I sighed. "There's always a 'but'. Uh, Bad news."
"Okay. The bad news is he's going to our school for Junior Year and that he's our neighbor. He's moving in from across our houses."
I wanted to kill myself.
I sighed so loud and screeched at the end. "Good news?"
"The good news is I kept your secret because I knew its not mine to tell (to Joaquin) and that I'll always be there for you if you need someone."
Ahhh, this is so much for me to process. I lied down my couch and fell unconscious.
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"Is she awake?"
"What the hell did you do to her?"
"None of this wouldve happened if you didnt go here at such a late time!"
"Shh Shut up I think she's conscious."
I sighed and groaned loudly so they'll keep it down a bit and said "Why are there so many voices can everyone shut the hell up? Im trying to sleep here ya'll aren't helping." My eyes are still closed and its hard for me to open them since I felt so restless.
"Try opening your eyes dear, see where you are now." A familiar voice said.
I opened my eyes and What?! Im at the hospital?!
"Why on earth am I on a hospital bed in a hospital wearing nothing but underwear and a freaking hospital gown?!" I shouted.
"Okay the last part wasn't really necessary for you to say considering the amount of friends you have here." Another familiar voice said.
"What the -- Mom, Dad, James, Tami, Tracy? Joaquin? Chase?! Jane?! Why the hell are you all here? What is this?! Get me the fuck out of here!" I complained.
"Language, Tessa. We know were not with you most of the time but that doesn't give you an excuse to swear." Dad said.
"Wait, Tracy, arent you supposed to be back at your university? and Tami, you were crying the last time I saw you, why? and James? and and-" I had so much questions.
"Shh, calm down baby girl." Mom said.
"Baby girl? I stopped being your baby girl the moment you left the house, mother. And for god sakes, I'm eighteen." I angrily said.
"Okay we'll talk about this in another time. We'll leave you with your friends." Dad said, as He left the room with Mom, Tracy and Tami.
And then there was an awkward silence.
Finally Jane stood up and said, "Are you okay, Tess? The last time I saw you, you were perfectly fine, enjoying your time with James and telling me how-"
"Okay Jane that's enough. And i'm fine? Why am I here anyway? And Since when did my parents get back? And aren't you guys supposed to be in class right now? Its a Monday and you wouldn't want to skip the first day of the week." I finally stopped talking.
"Wow so much questions, Tess. And you've been here for 3 days, its Wednesday now, its 7:48pm and your parents got back Monday afternoon right after James called me to call them." I froze while processing all this.
"I was so worried the minute you passed out on the couch that night and I called for help immediately and brought Tami with me. I figured you wouldn't be happy if I left her alone at the house." James said.
I smiled. But when someone grabbed my wrist and smiled at me, my smile faded and turned into a frown. A frown mixed with anger and confusion.
"Don't touch me." I demanded as Chase flinched.
I looked at Joaquin with confusion in his eyes and said "You guys I appreciate you visiting me tonight ... and for the past few days but can you please leave me with Jane for a minute, really need to talk to her."
Jane looked at me with big eyes and I knew she was going to betray me. Then there she spoke, "I-i'm sorry Tessa but I have to uhm get you a fruit outside from the fruit basket... at the fruit section." Jane said, smiling.
"You're still a terrible liar. And okay, take all these guys with you at the fruit section." I gave emphasis on the fruit section to make her guilty.
"Okay!" Jane said, walking to the door.
"You know what, I'll stay. I have to talk to Tessa, and i'll just catch up with you guys later at the fruit section." Chase said.
I let out a loud sigh and groaned. Louder.
