The Write Thing

Chapter 29

"You've been getting along with the boys huh. Still working on with your writing?" I immediately throws a glance at Drake as we walk after our work for today. And when he notice my reaction he immediately added, "Oh, I'm sorry. Bea told me about the whole thing."

I shook my head after a few seconds after. "No, it's okay. I don't really mind. It's actually a good thing you know what really is going on than speculating me for something that is not real." I assured him and he just smiled.

"Yeah. About that. I've been seeing a lot of photos, and crazy articles about you and Rafa lately." A strong urge of smile just washed over me at the mention of Rafa's name. But then I tried to act as normal as I can.

"Yeah. It's actually getting even more crazier recently." We both snickered.

"You know what? If I didn't know you I'd probably be thinking the same ways as those people have in mind."

"For sure."

"Isn't that bothering you?" He asked me and I raised my brow. "People talking about you in the internet. Taking assumptions about things that isn't real."

I stared to nowhere for quite a while before having a response to his question.

"I've thought about it even before I realize I've been getting attached to them. Like, I'm aware about the nature of being famous but for someone who isn't, I honestly just figured how not to take things the same ways. I believe it doesn't affect me as much as the boys' are. I mean, I've decided to stick around my goal and which means I really had to be around these people. So I don't really mind at all."

Drake starts nodding his head. "That's the spirit! I'm rooting for you!"

"Yeah! And I sure am not gonna fail you. I'll make sure I'll turn all my dreams into reality."

Drake and I, too have been getting along with each other. And today, we were able to walk together after work. We have talked about life and so many things that I think is pretty relatable. And I'm glad about that.

Not too long after we bid our goodbyes I  have walked to a café where my eyes catch sight of a guy settled inside. I was confused for a moment what was he doing there but it didn't take me another time to think of what should I do.

"Rafa!" I easily caught his attention the moment I came inside the café. I saw how shocked he is as I began trudging to his way. But before I could even say a word, a guy in his late forty's stood before me. And was the only time I realize he's with someone.

I suppressed my lips and offer a timid smile to the man before I bring my eyes to Rafa whose been looking at me with mixed expression painted on his face.

"Hi." I waved my hands at Rafa, but before he could even say a word, the man spoke.

"Is she the new one?" I bring my eyes back to this man and give him and Rafa a confused look.

"Excuse me?" I tried to get a hint of what this man supposed to mean. I was waiting for Rafa to say a word the moment he stood up.

"I have to leave now." Was the last thing he said to the man before he started outside the café without throwing a glance at me.

Confused, I tried to keep up with his fast pace as he reached for his motorbike. I tried calling him and for a moment he seemed to be not hearing anything even I was about a few steps away from him.

"Rafa!?" I tried to reach for his hand but he was just so fast. And before he could even climb up to his vehicle was when I'm able to grab him by his wrist. "Hey, Rafa!"

"What do you want?" He asked as soon as I finish my words. And by the concentration on his face, he's looking a little annoyed this time than he's already been. "I'm sorry." "Let's get out of here." Was the only thing he say before we rushed to his motorbike.