Love is a Trap

Chapter 4

One cold afternoon, Zey treats us to our favorite coffee shop across the main gate of Stallion. The place is dreamy and picturesque making its name perfect, Oblivion. The building has 2 floors with different entrance to avoid congestion of people. Dimmed lights are enough to guide the people in walking around the spacious place. Glow in the dark stars are hung in the ceiling which made this cafe really popular to the students because they call it 'instagramable'.

All of us ordered our favorite frappe while Heirra just wanted a cheesecake because she was advised by her doctor to not take any drug as of the moment. It was expected because she's been dependable to caffeine and energy drinks in the past few months. However, her glow after getting a gold in the recent sports competition is undeniable too. Her jolly personality finally returned.

We are halfway through with our snacks when a group of men came in. Zey and Heirra stopped from laughing with what was Sceeya's telling when the group of Alfonso sat in the table next to us. The girls made 'oooh' sound to tease me, but I am not slightly affected by his presence this time. Aside from my brows furrowed when I remember what he said 2 weeks ago to meet each other on the wedding day, I showed no other reaction.

"Gino Emmanuel's arms, girls." Heirra was drooling over that everytime we see their group. She's a big fan of Alfonso's friend.

Gino, Travis, Hunter and Red are with him. According to Sceeya, they are among the most respected students in the campus not just because they are filthy rich, but because they are oozing with talent, charm and wisdom. Alfonso, the famous heartbreaker, happened to be the cousin of Kid Fontanilla who is the son of the owner of Stallion. He's my ultimate crush until last semester before he graduated with the degree of Business Engineering.

Hunter Lescante is one of the royal students as what he was called. It's his luck in this life to be born as the eldest of Francis Kevin Lescante and Kimberly Panganiban. They have a business for every product in the country. One those is their famous standalone oil company that his grandfather refused to integrate with other companies although it has been previously confirmed that they are 'partners' with other Lescante companies.

Travis is a friend of mine. We used to be in the swimming team together in high school, but he also left when he went to college because his priorities became his academic performance and the business that their group started. Nonetheless, he stayed the humble and gorgeous man he was. Meanwhile, Red is looking mischievously at our way as if he's having fun with the attention he's receiving from us. He's my type of man. Playful, prodigal and very intelligent. If he and Hunter are not Alfonso's friends, I might consider hanging out with them. I will spare Travis because he's a good friend to me.

I rolled my eyes when Alfonso's lips twitched as our eyes met.

"Don't look at him. You might spark another war." Sceeya murmured.

We continue our conversation, but I already lost my appetite. Heirra keeps looking at Gino from the next table which makes me feel uncomfortable. They are supposed to go to the counter to place their order, but Red signaled one of the staffs to get their order instead. What a shame.

"Excuse me, Miss Westly." My eyes went to the waiter who called me. I tried to smile when I asked why, but before he could answer, I already saw a chocolate mousse cake on the tray he's holding.

"Oh my gosh!" Sceeya's exaggerated reaction. In front of us are Heirra and Zey who are exchanging looks.

"Mr. Alfonso from the next table wants to give this to you. Enjoy." He placed the slice of cake on the table. There was a slight of jolt when I saw him looking in our way the next time I check on him. What does he want this time?