Crossed Fingers

4. Not Anymore

Bonjour ! Here's chapter four. i hope you guys enjoy reading our story and please do tell us if we're making any mistake. Have a great time reading yea! Chapter five is coming up. stay tuned.

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Chapter 4

(Lauryne P.O.V)

The next morning, I wake up early in my bedroom. My eyes poping open but the rest of my body is weighting down with sleep. I turn my head and look at the clock. It shows 5.30 am. My class starts at 8, so that means i have ample time to be ready.

"Hey, are you okay?" said Emma as she entered my room.

"Im fine." I cleared my throat and asked to be excused.

"Hold on, if you need someone to talk to, me and Jenna will always be there for you okay?"

I smile then walk out of my room. "Oh and tell Jake that im going to class by myself." Jake usually take me to collage. But since he lied to me, i guess not anymore.

"But it's 6.30? class starts at 8?" Jenna says

"I need to go to the library and finish these assignments" I take my bag and car key then walk out of the door. It has been thirteen hours since I found out the horrible truth. And yes, I counted because I couldn't stop glancing at the time, waiting for his call for a clear explanation. If my friends said he can't tell me in person, that means he is afraid. Coward.

The thing is that I am quite confused. I don't know whether we are breaking up or just having a cold war. I understand that he was not trying to reveal his identity to someone who he just met, but how can he think that I am that kind who only love him for his money. Did he see me as a gold digger, or do I look like one? Maybe he should just spill it when we started dating. I want our relationship to be honest to each other, but this is like the biggest secret he had kept from me. We made a promise that we can't keep secrets from each other before we date. I even told him that I sneaked into the boys bathroom when I was in forth grade. Psh.

When I told Jenna I have assignments to do, I was not kidding. I have shitloads of it piling up on my desk that they have to be done by this week. I could not complete them at my apartment because Jake is probably gonna give me a ride to school, which is the last thing I want in this moment. I am trying my very best to avoid everything about him including my stuffed bear he gave me from winning a game at the arcade. Last night I hid it deep beneath my bed and thank God, I could sleep well.

I rush into the library and believe it or not, the seats are almost full due to college students working on their own business. None of anyone makes noise except for papers brushing and flipping. I find an empty spot right behind the Social section of books. I sigh and persist my work without distraction. Apparently I have three more to go. Keep going, Lauryne.

Just before I press the button on my keyboard, my phone vibrates and a name flashes on it. Chill sends down my spine and I feel bitter and numb instantly.

Where r u? -Jake

Staring at my phone, I hesitate to pick up my phone and text him back, but my mind fights back, so I decide not to and get back to my work. Few minutes later my phone flashes again.

Answer me Im worry about u. -Jake

I huff after looking at his text. Right now I am somewhere between reply and don't reply. My mind seems to remind me again that I have lots of assignments to finish. No longer later my annoying phone vibrates again. I just want to throw it at the wall. My curiousity appears so I look at what he text.

Isn't sending u to college my daily routine? -Jake

Didn't I tell Jenna to inform him not to pick me up? Wait - maybe I can't blame her. He probably insisted to pick me up. My heart speeds in a sudden and I don't know whether to reply him or not. My heart somehow wins the battle as I pick up my phone. As me being stubborn as always, I reply with something more odd.

Not anymore. -Lauryne

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So chapter four is finally up! What do you think will happen next. I know how much you hate cliffhanger but this is how the story goes follow us and rate if you like it XOXO

-Lynn