Opposites Do Attract

Chapter Seventeen

My eyes widened as if I've seen a ghost. I knew I was going to see him in the seminar and probably be staying with him for the whole month but not here on the same plane.

What the hell is this?

"Are you hurt?" He looked sorry.

Oh who am I fooling?

"My thigh does, but me? No." I faked a smirk.

"Sorry. Does this hurt----"

"No!" I stopped him when he tried to touch my lap. "Dont." I shook my head rapidly.

"Oh." He silenced before he took the seat beside me.

I promptly scooted away and crossed my arms to my chest. I know he was always nice to me but I just wanted to stay away from people who couldn't get me. At the thought of it, I suddenly remembered Roxy. She was the only one who understood and never annoyed me. But, time flew fast and people changed. My heart was breaking that until now, I still haven't gotten the chance to talk to her and ask why she was avoiding me.

I wouldn't argue myself that I really saw her a while ago. She was on the other plane but I didn't know where she was going. I sighed at my seat as I looked outside the window.

I furrowed my brows when Travis suddenly cleared his throat, trying to catch my attention.

I crossed my legs and tighten my grip on my arms.

He looked uncomfortable on his seat. He was randomly shifting which slightly annoyed me.

"I didn't expect we've got the same flight." He uttered.

When he started talking, I quickly put back the earphones on my ears.

I noticed he felt embarrased as he suddenly dropped his head and looked away.

Shit! Am I being so rude?

Careful not to be caught, I gingerly moved my sight to him. I suddenly felt bad. I know he was the only one I knew at the seminar and I should treat him good if I didn't want to be alone there.

Because suddenly guilt struck me, I slowly unplugged the earphones out from my ears. "Uh..So did I.." I nodded awkwardly. I know it was too late to reply, but I had to make a move.

He was suddened and he might haven't expected that I was going to talk. He stared at me for a second and suddenly there was a small curve on his face.

Maybe the reason why my friendship with Roxy was shaky is because of how badly I treated Travis.

"It's great to see you."

It felt awkward so I just returned his smile.

We had to wait for another fifteen minutes before the plane would go. I just wished the flight would be cancelled or a very bad storm would come so I couldn't go to the seminar. Half of me wanted to cry because it was still hard to think that all of my plans and all of my dreams would be ruined because of this course.

But then, I thought about dad. Although, I got mad at him, I still wanted to make him proud. Maybe I just had to close my eyes and let go of my feelings.

Adele's voice lingered inside my head as I tried to concentrate myself on what to do when I... I mean, we finally get to the venue.

It wasn't my first time to attend to a seminar since I had already did back in highschool. But that was way better and more acceptable than this one. I secretly joined in an art workshop two years ago, (obviously without the consent of my parents), and Mama Lucia was the only one who knew it when my parents were at their busy schedules. I stayed there for almost a month, as planned. It was a very great experience and opportunity for me and I just hoped I could go back there.