Wild Secrets

4 - NO MORE HIDING

It's Saturday and today's Raphael's birthday. I bought him a limited watch from Paris. He's too special that's why I bought it myself this morning.

Yesterday was amazing but awful at the same time. Why? Here are the good things that have happened yesterday,

First, I was accepted in the Levine-Strom-Green Dance Troupe which is called LSG Soldiers. It was an amazing audition. Why? I used to be a dancer back in my school in California and also a gymnast though I decided not to pursue gymnast for my own personal reason. I decided to dance instead and luckily, I was good at it. I danced The Other Side. It's actually a mix of contemporary and hip hop. I used to be a contemporary dancer back in my old school.

Second, Mary actually smiled at me this morning. I really don't know what happened but she looks happy that time.

And here are the list of the bad things yesterday..

First, Julian kept avoiding the conversation about his past so I had stopped asking him.

Second, Zac is really showing his trust for me which made me guilty because I'm lying to him with who I am right now. I wish I could tell him but I know it's too late. It's also for the best especially he's one of the relatives of the fans club of Anti-Greg.

Third, dad is back here.

When I found out that dad's going home last Friday night, I had to reschedule my party with Raphael and I had to move to my substitute house with Julian. I also thought that, if Julian and Greg are sworn enemies, how could they possibly get along? It's kinda puzzling to see them together, happy. Instead of telling my dad that I don't want to see him, I insisted on telling him that I had to stay away because they might find out if I'm seen with him. He fortunately grabbed that reason and let me stay in the substitute house for a week. I also did my best to avoid conversation with dad. I think something's wrong with him.

I prepared my clothing for later. I bought myself a light blue chambray top paired with a white knee length skirt. I know this party's going to be wild but I still insisted on wearing sophistication. I'm used to wearing this kind of stuffs especially parties but the parties i'm talking about is not a wild one. This is actually my first.

I went to the party place which is actually a legal club. Emphasize on the legal because it doesn't involve illegal things. Raphael's not too wild, I know him.

I went inside and everyone's already in the dance floor. I checked the time and I was one a half hour late. I went to look for Raphael. Suddenly, someone grabbed my arm and pulled me to the wall. I tried to scan the face but the lights seems to discolor the whole face. I didn't know him until I heard his voice.

"I'm so glad you came" he said softly. I smiled at him and took out my gift and gave him. He opened it and saw the watch. His jaw dropped open. He snapped out in less than a minute ad return his gaze to me.

"Happy Birthday" I greeted and hugged him. The moment I release him from my hug, the light had hit him and I can see that he's red. He immediately wore the watch to avoid contact and dragged me to the dance floor.

We dance. I admit, I had a few shots of wine because of his friends. I suddenly felt light headed so I decided to take a seat.

"Hey" one girl beside me said. I smiled at her and said "Yo"

"I'm Bea and you are?" She asked. She looks nice.

"Shantel" I answered.

Bea and I had a few moments together. I was really sad when Raphael didn't keep his promise. His words kept cycling my head.

"I promise I won't leave you" he said while talking on the phone last night.

Good thing, Bea kept my night occupied. We really had fun games, a lot of dancing and even singing. She's a fun to be with. After a one hour of having fun, we decided to take a rest at the bar and I rested my head at her shoulder and I saw her smile.

I opened my eyes slowly and I saw Raphael walk pass by. I tried to smile but I felt sad when he just looked at me, disappointedly. What? Is something wrong? He grinned and finally walk again. I opened my eyes immediately. I looked at Bea who's still in good mood.

"Uhm Shantel, I need to go home. Thanks for a fun night, I hope I can see you again someday" she said and hugged me. I can easily feel our closeness by the way she addressed my name. I tried to escort her but I was slowed down by the crowd so I was far behind her. I tried to get closer and then I saw her talking to Raphael. I suddenly felt a spark coming out of nowhere. Omg. This is totally not me. I was never intrigued with this kind of stuff. I immediately erased the thought because Bea's a friend and today's Raphael's birthday. I decided to drink my favorite which is Frozen Margarita. Suddenly, someone poked me in the back.

"Hey" He greeted shyly.

"You left me" I said with a sad tone.

"You're with her" He said. What? What's wrong with being with Bea?

"Why?"

"Long story but I only have short time to make it up to you" He smiled, trying to change my mood. He dragged me to the dance floor.

Instead of thinking about his last words, I decided to have fun instead. We started dancing.

We had the attention of everyone when we started battling. Strange Clouds by B.O.B. started playing. Rapha's the first one to dance and the crowd cheered. It happened vice versa and when the song was about to finish,we started knocking each other and laughing. We didn't actually punch each other but we bump uncontrollably.

"I like you" he said and continued laughing.

"I like you too"

"No, mine's different" and his face became serious.