Against All Odds

Life is not just about being in love, getting hurt, learning to dance, learning such things related to your course, moving on and doing absurd things with your friends. Life is about everything. Life is a cycle where you need to sleep, eat, go to work or school, and of course! Life is having a"Great Perhaps" according to Francois Rabelais.

I am Zea Nicholas who've been in love with someone who's currently in a relationship with my friend. Been in love with my best bud. She's a volleyball player, good at playing guitar, and have a angelic voice. Oh and a soccer player! We were both a soccer player. I am one of the defense together with Aaliyah.

Aaliyah? Her girlfriend for almost a year. So definitely, I am waiting for almost a year. Waiting for her to notice me. To notice that her bestfriend is now falling deeply in love with her. I fell hard. Not thinking what would be the reaction of my parents. I excel in academe. For the first year of my college life. But it all changed when I realized, it is too early to be serious with studies. Why not enjoy life? Why not hang out with your friends after school? Get drunk, talk about shits happen in your life?

Dreu Morgan. The one I love. My best friend (at times) I guess? She can always count on me, though it hurts so damn much hearing stories that she's happy, she wants to marry Aaliyah. Worst, knowing that there are some instances that Aaliyah's been cheating. Aaliyah's not that serious with her, but still, she loves her that much. Why Dreu? Why not me? I ain't gonna hurt you. I promise. Words building up in my mind but can't express. I need and I should learn to get over with Dreu.

Cara. One of my friend's sister. The one who helped me to get over with Dreu, Made me feel special, made me fall in love with her, but still, left me hanging. She once told me she loves me, but don't want me to get hurt like those who got attached with her. I assumed again. I need to forget what they've done.

Another thing that ruined everything, ruined my "moving on phase" was dreaming about Dreu again. Why the hell I can't stop thinking about her?!

Months passed I ignored everything. Acted like I don't care. Acted like she's a complete stranger. Acted like I am not hurt every time I see them sweet as fck. Everything was falling to what I've planned until the groupings for our hospital duty came out. Dreu and I are on the same group. I felt excited and nervous at the same time. Excited because I can talk to her all day without being monitored by Aaliyah. Nervous because of the possible issues we might encounter.

Slowly but surely, I'm starting to fall harder in love with Dreu. This cant be. I promised to stay away from her before their anniversary. But how?! I am too attached with her right now. With her presence. I can say my day wouldn't be complete without even talking to her! Damn this life. She needs to be happy. With Aaliyah and vice versa. And I should stay out of their life. I need to. I must.

I tried. But I cant. Then my most awaited day came. Kidd' they broke up. Finally! Kidding. Is it because of me? Whatever. It was their decision. Aaliyah asked me to take care of Dreu. I will. And I wouldn't hurt her like what you've done.

Few weeks after their break up, Dreu courted me. Feels like I am dreaming. Is this for real? Well, if it is, I need to take at risk. I need to talk to my mom and tell everything. But I failed. My sister did. My mom talked to me and I thought everything was okay.

August 29, I finally said "YES" well, not literally. She said "Be mine." and I answered "Sure."

Days, weeks, months passed, we fought about silly things. We fought about Cara, trust issues, her soccer game and many more, but still we're together. And I don't have any plans of letting her go. I will love her for the rest of my life. I would fight for our relationship even if it is Me and Dreu against the world. I will love her against all odds. This is Zea Nicholas, Dreu's future wife.