The Bad Boy And Me

Chapter Eight - Decisions

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Chapter Eight - Decisions

"So any progress on your decision to choose either Ray or Josh?" Mia asks me through the phone.

"No," I instantly reply.

"Wow! You've got it real bad, girl."

"Ugh! It's just so hard! If you were me, who would you choose?"

"Ray, of course!"

"And why is that?"

"Because he's so hot and irresistible with a hint of danger."

"I should've known."

"Yeah. I'm probably of no help to you. Is there no one who can help you?"

"No.."

"Well to be honest Dani. Listen to your heart. Who do you like?"

"I don't know.."

"Look, Josh asked you to be his girlfriend right? Ray on the other hand, didn't. So I hope you know that even if you choose Ray there's no guarantee that you guys would become a couple."

"You're right," I ponder.

"Also I didn't want to say this but.." Mia trails off. "I hope you keep in mind that Ray is a known player. He might end up playing you.."

Mia was right. Who knows, Ray might be befriending and going out with me just so he could play me.

And ouch, that realisation hurts.

"Anyway, it's all up to you," she continues. "Listen to your heart, is the best advice I can give you."

"A really cliche advice," I laugh. "But thanks, Mia."

"Anytime."

I hang up the call and start pondering on what she said.

I seriously didn't think about the possibility of Ray dating me just to play me. So maybe I should just choose Josh. But... Ugh. I don't friggin know what to do.

I have been full of stress ever since this stupid dilemma started. I wish I could just forget about this whole choosing thing but Ray and Josh are both waiting. Waiting for an answer from me. This decision is going to be very important for my love life.

Ugh, I need to sleep.

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BEEP! BEEP! BEEEPPP! BEEEEPP!!!

"Uwahhhh!!!!!" I get all ninja like as I look around my room.

Nothing.

What's with me and these dreams?

"That was a really weird dream..." I trail off and my eyes land on the clock. Shit! I was getting late!

I quickly get in the bathroom and brush my teeth. No time for a shower now. Then I quickly put on a plain tee with a jean and a necklace and put on some sneakers. I grab a jacket as I head down to the kitchen.

"Good morning, honey!" My mom beams. "I made you your favourite breakfast today."

I gulp.

Oh, why? Why on a day when I'm this late? Why, oh why???

Cut it out. Stop being so dramatic, Danina Williams.

"Ahh... But I'm getting late..." I whisper as my mouth waters looking at the dish my mom had plated up.

I look at the clock, then at the dish. Then the clock and then again at the dish. I look back and fourth for about five times before I make my decision.

Food, I love you! I will never ever, ever leave you alone!!! Not even on a day like today!

I take a sit at the kitchen table and start eating the dish.

Yum. This is definitely worth getting late for.

"Aren't you getting late for school, honey?" My mom asks.

"Yeah."

"Well then, I'll call up the school and give an excuse that you'll be late to school cause you had a stomachache," she winks and smirks.

"Aww, mom. You're the best!"

"Ahahahah! But don't take advantage of that, dear."

"I won't, mom!"

Finally after I finish up my meal, I get up to leave for school.

"I'm leaving. Bye, mom."

"Bye, darling. Have fun!"

I reach school after 10-15 minutes. As I open the door to my English classroom, everyone's eyes perk up to me, making me smile sheepishly.

"Oh, Dani. Come in," Miss Mills gives me a small smile.

"Thank you," I smile back and get to my seat.

"How come she didn't say a word about you being late?" A deep voice asks me from behind.

"Magic!" I snap my fingers and add a wink and a smirk for added effect.

"Oh, wow," Ray smirks and rolls his eyes.

"Now, pay attention, everyone!" Miss Mills calls out to us. That makes me stop the urge to reply back to Ray.

Soon, class ends and as I get up my seat, Ray approaches me.

"I hope you make your decision soon. Bye, see you later." He smiles and exits the classroom.

I sigh as I head to my next class. This is giving me a big stress now. I bump into someone.

"Sorry," I look up to see Josh.

"That's fine." He smiles. "So when are you going to make your decision?"

"I- I don't know. This is just too hard, you know?" I sigh and run a hand through my hair.

"Yeah, but it's hard on Ray and me both too, you know? I don't know about Ray but I am stressed and I will be until you tell us who you like. We're both waiting for it patiently, Dani."

Yeah, that's right. It's not just me, but even them both who's stressed and worried. Only I can end this thing.

"Well then Josh, be glad. I've made my decision. Meet you and Ray during lunch in the garden."

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I take a deep breath in before making my way to the garden. I'm all so sweaty now. I'm scared if my decision is right or wrong. But at least I did make a decision.

I spot Ray sitting down casually while Josh looked kind of nervous. Typical! Their eyes immediately look up as I approach them. I bite my lip and go and sit down next to the both of them.

"So you made your decision, huh?" Josh gives me a weak smile.

"Yeah," I nod.

"Finally!" Ray exclaims.

"Okay, so..." Josh mumbles. "Who is it? Whom have you chosen?"

"I'll get to that. This decision... It was really hard for me to make. But whatever the result, I don't want you both to react too much, okay?"

"Okay," Josh says.

"Yeah, yeah," Ray looks bored.

Okay, here it goes. I open my mouth to say the name of the guy whom I've chosen. The decision that will be the foundation of my love life.

I just hope it's the right decision.

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CLIFFHANGERR!!!!!!!!

DUN-DUN-DUN!!!

Who do you think Dani chooses?

Even if you think it's Ray or Josh, it's up to me though!

MUAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAA!!!!!!!

So find out who Dani chooses in the next chapter!

Thanks for reading!

Muahhhh!

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