Endorsing Unavoidable Passions.

34. Not Ready To Hear

Elvin-Eugene's POV

Lynelle came in, her eyes loaded with tears. She briefly told me what happened, and the tears rolled down.

She hugged my torso, and I allowed her to cry into my chest.

"Why? Why didn't they even consider my younger siblings?" she whimpered, and I gulped, unsure or what to say to the fact that her parents were getting divorced.

"Lynelle, it's fine, everything is going to be alright, okay? I'm here for you, too." I pulled her back, cupping her face as she looked at me. "Don't cry, it's alright..." I wiped her tears away.

"Eugene.." She murmured, and I was taken by surprise when she tiptoed and pressed her lips on mine. Taking advantage of my shock, she wrapped her arms around my neck.

I frowned and removed her arms, and she went back looking on the floor.

"Eugene I'm so sorry.. I thought you...I was just...I'm just so confused right now." She hiccuped. I looked aside as I placed my hands in my pocket, with a frown on my face.

At that moment, I didn't know what to do. She probably took my gesture as a sign that I felt the same about her and kissed me, and I couldn't entirely blame her since she was already sad.

But what should I do?

"Eugene, please forgive me...I'm so sorry." More tears spilt down her cheeks, and I inwardly groaned.

"It's fine...should I drop you home?"

"No, no...I don't wanna go home.. It hurts." She shook her head.

"So..."

"Can you take me out for a bit? I beg you...I just need a friend right now..." She sniffed, and after a little hesitation, I agreed.

I wanted to inform Mirabelle, but I had to be cautious of Lynelle too because she was already going through pain, and her finding out I was with Mirabelle now would make things even worse.

***

Lynelle took most of my time today. She wouldn't stop crying and hugging me, but eventually, the day came to an end, and she felt better and I dropped her off before I went back to my apartment, with my heart pounding in fear.

I thought of Mirabelle, how upset she might be, and I hoped she didn't see Lynelle kissing me.

The lights were off except the lounge, and I went straight to the room.

I sighed and closed the door, looking at her figure, which stood by the sliding window. I suddenly had a deja vu when she was speaking to my mum, and she lied about having a cold.

Maybe I should just clarify and tell her. But how could I be so sure whether she knew anything or not?

"Mirabelle?" She didn't answer, and at that moment, I knew something was definitely wrong. I went closer to her, and she turned to face me. Her eyes were bloodshot and puffy, meaning she had cried for a very long time.

Damn I was such an idiot

I took a step closer to her, "Mirabelle, listen I-" On impulse, her palm harshly collided with my cheek, and it really stung.

I gulped and clenched my jaw...looking downwards as she glared at me. This was the worst feeling ever.

"Eugene...in case you don't know.." She began, her voice hoarse from crying. "I'm not an alternative, you hear me? I'm not a freaking second option! Stop treating me like trash!" She whimpered.

"It wasn't what it looked like-"

"Which one? Are you kissing Lynelle or spending the entire day with her? Tell me which one?" She folded her arms.