The Player's Girlfriend

Chapter 26

 💢  Tyler's P.O.V.  💢

*Ding Dong*

Wow, that was fast! I ordered Chinese food just five minutes ago and they're already here. Maybe Zack is right that Asians are supernatural beings or they're just good at satisfying their customers. Zack can be really stupid sometimes that I don't trust half of the things that he says.

I raced downstairs, hungry as ever. After an hour of practicing, my stomach is growling like a lion. Now, I'm glad that Ali took the bus because I know how she hates waiting. She doesn't have the patience that most people have and she'll probably let me buy her food. I miss her already, maybe I should text her to come over. She loves to eat whether it's Chinese or Greek, she'll eat it. She's not as picky as most girls are, and that's why I love her. Wait- did I say love again? I mean, I adore her. That's different from love and like.

I opened the door to reveal Ali.

"Did you sense that I ordered Chinese food?" I joked with her, but she didn't react, not even a smile. Now, that I'm looking at her, she's frowning and her face is very red. Is something wrong??

"Are you okay?" I asked again, but she didn't respond and just let herself in the house.

I looked at her with anger in her eyes, but I didn't know why. Is she really mad that I didn't invite her to eat Chinese food with me?

"This will only take a while." She said, crossing her arms. She was serious. I guess it's not about food at all. I sat down and gestured for her to sit as well, but she didn't do it and gave me a shrug in response.

"What do you want to talk about?" I asked her.

"How do you know Dylan Henderson?" She asked.

I was speechless. I thought I'd actually get away with it and I'd never have to face this question.

"He's your cousin, isn't he?" She said her voice a bit hoarse. I looked up to see that she was about to cry, but was holding it in.

I slowly nodded.

"You don't know Chad Miller, you just made it up. You're not even friends with him on Facebook." I avoided eye contact with her.

"It's not what you think." I said, trying to explain.

"It's not what I think?" She said, with a hint of betrayal on her voice. "I know now. You planned this with Dylan, so it would be like his final prank on me. You made me believe that you'll actually give me the leading role, so that by the end of the year, you'd both be laughing at me for being so stupid and for even believing all of your stupid lies." She was yelling at the top of her lungs, and tears were streaming down her face.

"No, it's not. You've got the wrong idea. Dylan doesn't know any of this." I said, trying to reach her but she flinched.

"Yeah, right." She snorted, and left the house with a huge 'bang' on the door.

I decided not to chase her since I know she wouldn't believe me even if I told her the whole truth. I need to let her relax for a while and maybe, she'll listen to me tomorrow.

*Ding Dong*

I don't think I'm in the mood for Chinese anymore..

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I've tried contacting Ali all night but she never answers. I texted and called her on her cellphone but I think she turned it off with all the voicemail I've been leaving her. She didn't even take my offer to give her a ride to school. When I arrived at her house, the car that her parents gave her was gone. I guess she's driving on her own as well.