IT WON'T STOP

28.

[ Amara's ]

"Oh, really? Who is it?" My voice sounded soft when I asked. So she likes someone else na?

Good for her.

"You're such a troll, Jaz." She rolled her eyes. "Stop talking about me already."

"Who is it?" I interrupted.

"Chill, y'all!" She laughed. "I actually don't know who, but she said it's a model. She likes to keep things low-key."

Model?

Ah, mahilig nga pala siya sa model. Kahit ako nakuha niya, eh.

"She's lying." She was denying it. But I wasn't believing her.

"Maybe I know her; lots of my social circles are models. I can help you out, Machiko." I faked my smile.

She noticed the hint of my expression, and that made her smile amusingly. Fuck, now she may be assuming things.

"Sure, help me out. I think you know who she is." She quickly answered.

"Give me news after! Let's go, Amara, the wingman-oh, wingwoman, yeah!" Jaz was so hyped.

Her facial expression changed; she looked more teasing and playful now.

Yeah, I'm feeling so off.

And fuck, a model? I am a model! I can be her model!

"Amara, I saw a lot of your pictures. You're always trending worldwide! No one can top you!" Jaz complimented.

"Damn, I really don't deserve it." I laughed.

"You do! You're so napaka humble! That's what I really like about you." She cutely smiled. Her and Machiko were so compatible; she was the loud one.

"My older brother has a really huge crush on you; he wishes that he could take you out on a date someday," she suddenly added. "So... since I met you already, do you mind?"

Machiko suddenly stopped staring at her phone and looked at us.

Hah! Back to you!

"Of course, let's... let's do that." I smiled genuinely. It made Jaz freak out of happiness, and she suddenly stormed out to dial her brother's number.

We were both in embarrassing silence for too long. But I immediately broke it; she was in a bad mood.

"The model? Tell me who she is."

"Don't go out with her brother; he's shitty." Her voice sounded deep.

What?

"Why do you care? I will be friends with him." I answered nicely.

"I don't want you to be friends with shitty people." She was so straightforward with her harsh words.

"Who are you to decide or control my decisions, Machiko?"

"I used to be your love; you broke me, and you should listen to me." Her red eyebrows were furrowed.

"You used to be; you are not currently," I sarcastically answered with a smile plastered on my face.

Jealousy. Jealousy, Machiko. I thought to myself while stopping my laugh.

"Okay, go." She looked down and opened a book. "You should go home; I need to study."

I immediately stood up and walked away. Jaz was taking too long, so I didn't think to say goodbye.

"The model... don't think about it, Amara. I... I don't like her anymore." I heard her voice before I left.