Stuck In You

Chapter 1

Walk fast, walk fast. Please God... I prayed. I carried my legs as fast as I can. Just five steps more, come on Sia you can do it...
" Sia" a very familiar voice stopped me. I huffed and cursed silently. " Hi, I was calling you, didn't you hear?" Jake asked between breath. He ran to stop me. What was so important? Wait I know...
Jake Kai, he is in one of my class. Advanced Accounting to be exact. How can I forgot. He is one of my friend but today I have no desire whatsoever to hear him talk because I know it would be something I won't like.
"Have you thought about what I said last night?" he asked while playing with his bag's zipper.
"About what?" I asked innocently trying to look confused.
" About what I said in the text last night?" he said now looking at me. "What text?" I said taking out my phone from my pocket and showed him the text he send which was not there.
" But I..." he trailed of, scratching his head confused.
Before he could say anymore words I quickly said, " J I'm late for something, catch you later?" I said moving my feet quickly not waiting for his reply and went to the car. I exhaled my breath which I didn't know I was holding and made my way out of the university.
I knew exactly what Jake was talking about. I like you Sia, do you feel anything for me?
That was what he send me last night. I knew he like me, he has been showing the signs from last month which I completely ignored and prayed he would never has the courage to say it in my face. I have been sending him negative signals too clearly saying not interested but I think the sign was not so clear. Last night was a total shock and sad that I will lose such a good friend. I deleted the text and pretend that it never happen.
Why don't people understand when I told them I'm not interested in a romantic relationship. The never take it seriously.
I have tried everything but in vain. I just can't handle commitment. I know myself, I know that I will feel caged and hate the person I'm in a relationship with. This is just how I am.
I reached my apartment, fishing for the keys my phone buzzed.
Emma I smiled and put the cell to my ear
"Hi stranger" I said opening the door and entering my three rooms apartment. A gift from my father for my 21 birthday.
"Hey yourself" came a reply. "I have been thinking, it's been too long since I've met Greg, so I'm going to drop by tomorrow." I said.
Greg is Emma's 50 years old gardener. Such a kind soul he is.
I heard laughter from the other side of the phone, " I know, I miss you too" she said. "Don't flatter yourself" I muttered. She giggled again. "Come home then. I need to tell you something too." she sounded happy. "For the whole weekend." I said between bites of the apple I was eating. She gasped, overacting. I rolled my eyes.
"For the whole weekend!!! (dramatic pause) is everything okay? You never agreed when I begged you to stay for the weekend" she complained. "Yes everything is fine" I said. "Fine by me, and Greg will be waiting" she teased. I chuckled and put the phone down.
A weekend get away would be good. It will clear my mind and will make everything back to normal. I smiled at the thought.