Un Verano Sin Ti (Book 2: A Summer Without You) [Bad Bunny Story]

3: Cross the line

=MIA=

I awkwardly tuck my hair behind my ear. I should leave. "Yeah. Sorry again for showing up... unannounced." 

I turned around and walked to the door. I don't know what hit me, but I stopped and turned around before I could open the door, then I walked back to him. 

I usually avoid confrontation because I find it uncomfortable, but I summoned the courage to ask him, "I'm sorry for what happened earlier, but I don't think that's enough reason to get mad at me? Did I do anything to annoy you that's why you suddenly stopped responding to my calls or text? "

I stared at him, but he looked down and said, "No, you didn't. I'm not mad at you."

I'm not upset just because he didn't answer my calls or messages. He gave no explanation whatsoever. Is that wrong? I mean, aren't we friends?

"My friend suddenly ghosted me, I got worried and started wondering if I did something that upset you. If you don't want to be friends with me anymore, just tell me. You've been frowning the moment you saw me. If it's not because of your lady friend, then what's your problem with me?" 

Yup, I'm not a confrontational person. The moment I finished speaking, I felt exhausted, and my head began to throb. 

"It's not that. I'm just... busy. It's not like I always have time for you. We're not even together, so I'm not required to always answer your texts or calls!" 

I frowned after hearing what he said. Since when did I say that he's required to answer my calls or texts? I'm just worried cause he suddenly ghosted me after the news about him breaking up with his ex broke out. Is that wrong? 

He let out a heavy sigh and put his hands on his waist. "I didn't tell you to surprise me, so don't look at me like I did something so bad! We're just friends!"

Wow. I stood there in silence. I didn't expect to hear that from him. I mean, I was just worried and concerned about him. Did I cross the line? Is that not how friends are supposed to treat each other?

I turned around.

"Where are you going?" 

"Leaving! Just like what you wanted!" I angrily shouted at him. "And it's none of your business!" I thought about closing the door as hard as I could, but it looked expensive, so I reluctantly closed it gently. Hey, I don't have the money to pay for it incase it gets destroyed. I went straight to Noah's car. I let out a deep sigh before opening the car door. 

"How did it go?" Noah asked. 

I smiled halfheartedly in response before getting inside the car. "Let's go." He started the car and we headed back.

"Did you two fight?" He cautiously asked as we were heading back.

Are we fighting? I began telling him what happened. I'm still a little hurt, honestly.

I looked at the beautiful scenery and told him, "Can you imagine the care I have for that jerk that I even had to travel just so I could check up on him?" Normally, this lovely view would have made me happy, but right now, I don't feel like enjoying the scenery outside. 

"He's been weird the past months, and it's not because his breakup with you know who. I've known him for a long time, and I've got a feeling that it's because of a different reason." 

I scoffed. "And what reason is that?"

He let out a deep breath. "Honestly, in my opinion, it's because of a certain someone who's from the other side of the world."

I looked at him and asked, "Are you talking about me?" 

He nodded.

I told him, "I don't think I did anything wrong." That's silly. It would make perfect sense if he claimed that the reason was his breakup. What did I do?

"Just give him time."

Tsk. This is upsetting. "It's fine. I mean, we're just friends after all, or at least we used to be. If he wants to cut me off, he should've at least said something." I should have given him a good beating earlier to knock some sense into him. 

"How long will you be staying here?" He asked when we arrived in front of the hotel.

"For a week." I answered while removing my seatbelt. 

"I can be your tour guide during your stay." He offered, and I felt grateful.

I smiled and said, "Awww. Thank you for the offer, but I don't want to bother you. I know you're someone who's busy. I'll invite you to a meal before we leave."

"Okay. I'll be looking forward to it." he said, and I got down.

"Thank you for driving me back." I told him before closing the car door. I waited for the car to leave before I went inside and sat on a chair in the reception area while texting my cousin to come down.

Tsk. I even wore a dress today, even though it's very uncomfortable. Honestly, since the moment I put it on, I've wanted to take it off. 

=BENITO=

I didn't follow her. I don't need to worry because she said Noah was waiting for her. I sigh and grunt in annoyance as I lay on the couch, then I close my eyes and cover them with my arm.

I fought the urge to hug her when I saw the disappointment on her face because of how I acted. I just... I had to. This is for the best... I think. 

I kept having dreams about Mia so much that I thought that my body just needed sex. I tried to but honestly, it was boring. I'm disappointed at myself for having such thoughts about a friend who has always been warm and kind to me. 

I was shocked when I saw someone beside me after I woke up. I tripped as I attempted to stand up and even kicked my phone, which dropped to the floor causing a loud thud.

I was even more shocked when the woman I had been hoping to see for months entered my room. I wanted to hug her right away, but I realized that I was naked. 

I've been meaning to see her for months. The more I talk to her on the phone, the more I miss her and want to see her. I decided to simply cut her off since I don't want my feelings for her to grow. I'm not ready for that sh*t. 

I tried not to think about her but I just can't. I knew what I did was wrong, but I didn't dare tell her directly, which is why I decided to just stop. It may seem ridiculous, but I had to work very hard to restrain myself from picking up the phone and listen to her voice.

When Mia closed the door, I got mad at myself and told the woman to leave as I picked up my clothes and wore them before heading downstairs. I felt relieved when I saw that Mia hadn't left yet. But I just had to be an asshole and drive her away. 

"Estupido!!!"