The second entry of my first love

17. trip lV

Stella was having sunbath under the shiny bright sun, i had to buy snacks and other things, so i was whining to Stella to go to the supermarket with me but she turned deaf ears to me.

"Come on stella, ain't you my friend. Come with me, please. Stella please go with me or i won't talk to you...."

"......"

"I'll go with you."

The voice comes from behind, i look back to see Sage with his heart melting smile.

"No need."

"Why?"

"You are not well. I don't want to bother you."

I turn him down on the spot. Of course, i am not stupid to willingly jump off the cliff by going with him.

"I can go with you, if you don't have any problems."

Comes another voice, i looked behind Sage, it was Ulrike. I don't see any problem so i agree.

We turned to leave when Sage stopped us.

"Why are you troubling Ulrike. You can go with Arthur or Felix."

"We are not going with this wild cat." Shouted Arthur from far, as he heard Sage.

"Do i look like i want to go with you idiots."

"And i am not troubled at all." Ulrike answered, they were both looking at each other with hostility. If looks can kill then the beach would have turned into a battlefield.

We left the sullen Sage behind to go to the supermarket.

We were walking silently but my brain was in total mess. Since I saw Sage and Ulrike, I've been thinking that something isn't right between them.

In high school their bond was really good, they were not just cousins but also best friends and always stayed together till Ulrike left the school. But now i've seen them after years they are totally opposite, like they are enemies for generations, let alone talking they don't even spare each other a glance.

The curiosity was killing me, so I asked him directly to break the silence.

"Ulrike, did something happen between you and Sage. I mean if i remember correctly you and him have a good relationship, but now i've seen that you two keep ignoring each other."

"You notice that?"

"Of course, you guys are so obvious."

"It was like that when you last saw us but now it's all changed. After i left school he started ignoring me, At first i thought he was angry because i left school but it's not the case. I tried to approach him many times but he never responded nor talked. So, I stopped bothering him and we are just strangers."

"Did you try to hit on his girlfriend?"

"Hahaha"

I stopped on my track as i saw him laughing at my question. If i want to lie i won't be able to, nor am I exaggerating, he is really handsome. I was really mesmerized by his good looks. I am not surprised that i had a crush on him.

My choice in men is really good.

I trance back after admiring his handsome face. We reached the supermarket after ten minutes of walking, I bought my necessities and went back to the hotel.

All the way we talk and laugh, he is a really good guy. I realised even if there's no feeling i have for him, we can be good friends.

The first one we encountered after reaching the back was Sage. He was really standing on the entrance as he saw us back, he started questioning like we came from a mission.

Sage was like a puppy waiting for his owner on the doorstep and started licking its owner after he was back. I swiftly pass him and go back to my room.

I was feeling strange, since we came to the beach all i am doing is ignoring Sage and it's not easy, my heart aches every time he approaches me and i walk away like a stranger.

But it seems like i won't be able to ignore him any longer.

The time feels like sand that sliping from the hands, it soon became evening the sky turned orange.

Everyone was preparing for a barbecue cause Kevin wants to enjoy barbecue with everyone at the beach.

And i was sitting on the rock at the corner of the beach far from everyone, alone, looking at the sun drowning in the depth of the ocean. It was silent, just the sound of the ocean and the beautiful view. It was relaxing, i forgot all the worries at the moment.

"It's beautiful, right?"

"Yes."

I was so lost that i didn't notice anyone coming and even replied to his question. When i get to my senses and realise whose voice was that, I stand and turn to leave.

"Are you ignoring me?"

"No."

"Then sit with me."

Sage said while sitting at the edge of the rock, i sat a meter far from him.

He didn't say anything nor did i, there's complete silence between us.
I never thought that silence could be this comfortable.

The time moves fast when we want it to be slow.

I look at him and almost stop breathing, he was bathing in the orange light looks like statue of gold, majestic. I turn my gaze abruptly after realising what am I doing, he is someone else boyfriend i can't look at him like that.

I turn to leave, suddenly i feel the grip on my wrist.

"Why are you ignoring me?"

"Are you really not gonna talk." He asked while tighting the grip.

"What do you want?" I finally spoke.

"You won't be able to give even if i tell you. So just answer my questions."

"Then there's nothing to talk about." I said removing his hand from mine.

"We were not like this before.we were....." "That was past, things have changed."

He said desperately but i cut him in the middle.

"And why things have changed only for me, with others you are the same. Just tell me directly if you hate me."

'Hate, i wish i could hate you but i am at the point where i can't hate you or love you.' "Think whatever you want."

"Ok, then tell me why did you leave school without telling anyone." He said after taking deep breath like he was his limits.

"Hey! Sage, Thea come here and help us." Felix shouted from distance.

"Let's go they are waiting for us." I said as it was my chance to avoid his questions.

"You have not give me my answer yet."

"You should focus on future and the people around you instead of holding onto past." I said and left.

I don't understand what he wants, he chose Bella as his girlfriend then why he's acting like he still cares about me.

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