Unexpected yet Meant to be

Chapter 8

Nikki's POV

"What's up Alex?" I replied as soon as I got his message.

I was waiting for a reply but I was startled when my phone suddenly burst into his ringtone "I see sparks fly whenever youu smile" taylor swift sang through my speakers. I picked up and talked to him. We went on for hours and hours of talking. Turns out he's having some family problems. See here's the problem with Alex. He shoulders everything. He's always there for his friends and loved ones when they need him, but when the time comes and he's the one in need, he doesn't say it. He keeps it to himself, too afraid to burden others. But not on my watch. He wont do that now that I'm his friend. No wait. Scratch that. His bestfriend. At first he was struggling to tell me, but now he's comfortable and he goes to me when he needs someone to talk to. Atleast let out his feelings.

He had a trouble with his mom. They argued. It was because of Alex coming home late recently. But the fact that her mother doesnt know is that he's working night shifts to help with the expenses they have to pay. He's the eldest in the family and his dad's close to retirement. Ofcourse he'd take the responsibility but he wouldn't let his parents know because it'll just break their heart seeing their son having a hard time because of them.

"If only they knew I spend all my sweat and hardwork for them!" he said shouting but in whispers.

"Hey, calm down. Remember you're the one who wanted to keep this from them"

"It's for their own good!"

"But they're also just thinking about your well being here Alex. Come on lighten up"

"... Right."

"Hey no matter what, your parents will love you okay? I know you love them too that's why you're working hard for them right? But since you wanted this night shift to be a secret from them then you can't blame them from worrying why you come home so late every Tuesday and Thursday."

I heard him chuckle on the other line

"what?" I asked

"It's as if I'm talking to someone my age. You're matured Niks. But in a good way. And I'm glad you're there for me. Thankyou."

"Anytime big bro."

I winced as those words came out of my mouth.

"Well I feel totally better after letting those out and you knocking some sense into me."

"We're always not on our right minds when we're mad"

"mhm! There's the psychologist little sister!"

"shut up."

"That course suits you well."

"that's what I'll take."

"Go for what you want. I'll support you all through out"

"Thanks Alex"

"Well have you eaten dinner yet?"

"About to. You?"

"mhm. Better talk things out with mom. It's about time to tell her. Besides. I dont want to lie to her anymore."

"okay then. Hope you two clear things up and make up okay?"

"mm. Thanks again, Niks. You're the best! I love you!"

I felt blood rushing to my cheeks. As I fought to stutter to reply to him.

"no prob. That's what bestfriends are for. Gotta go. Bye" I said hurriedly before I spat foolish words and make a fool of myself

Alex's POV

Talking to Niks really makes me feel better. Thanks to her I get to share my burdens with her and somehow get a hold of myself as she knocks some sense into my impulsive when angered brain. I love how she gets all matured in situations like these. It makes me feel like I'm talking to someone my level of thinking. She's not an ordinary 16 years old girl who's impulsive and childish. She knows when to think mature and how to handle situations like these. She's fit for her wanted course which is phsychology. Talking to her really soothed me up.

"mm. Thanks again, Niks. You're the best! I love you!" I cried out.

What's this? I felt my cheeks turning into red. Why am I blushing? Wait. WHY DID I SCREAMED THAT OUT LOUD?! Am I nuts?! I have a girlfriend.. Ohno. I'm so sorry Sheena.

"no prob. That's what bestfriends are for. Gotta go. Bye" Niks said hurriedly. Okay way to go Alex for making Niks feel awkward.

Before I could say anything she hung up and for a moment I just stared at my screen...

I jumped in surprise when I heard heels clicked on my floor. I look behind to see Sheena on my door.. Shit.

"Hey.. I was supposed to surprise you.. But I was the one who got surprised. Oh the irony" she said while trying to put on the best laugh she could manage. Im the worst.

"How.. How long have you been there?" I asked

"Not so long ago. But also not too late to finally hear the truth and stop my daydream.." Sheena smiled weekly.

"Sheena I'm sorry." I said automatically. I think I know how this goes already.

"Mm. It's fine. I knew so myself. I just had to hear it from you.. Anyway we all know we're just fooling ourelves." She said with a shakey voice. I really do feel bad about this. I mean, I tried. I really did. For her, for me, for Niks. But I just cant. It seems that I really do love Nikki no matter how much I fool myself.

"Im sorry" was all I could mutter.

"Guess the game ends here huh? I'm sorry. It's just that, Alex. I love you. I really do. I know I'm supposed to be your girlfriend for your show but I just cant. I fell inlove with you and it hurts. I cant continue this anymore." I noticed tears escaping her eyes. I didn't mean to hurt her. 

"Im really sorry Sheena..." I said although I know any word I say wont change the fact that she loves me and I can't love her back.

"It's fine. I knew from the start that you loved Nikki.. I just made a fool out of myself and that's because I allowed it to happen. Well I wish you the best and be strong. Fight for her. Man up. She can get taken away by any guy as time passes by. You'll regret it when you've done nothing. Not like me. Atleast I tried right?" She said with a smile. 

"Thank's Sheena. You're truly a kind person." I said as I hugged her. I hugged her tight. "Im sure you'll find someone who can love you better than I can. Im sure that person will love you even more. Like what you deserve. Be happy too. Okay?" She nodded and I kissed her forehead and we bid our goodbyes.

She left. But her words stayed 

Man up. She can get taken away by any guy as time passes by. You'll regret it when you've done nothing. 

I have to do something.