Who Knew

Sleepover

[Winnie's POV]
A call from Rodrick......should I answer? Maybe not. Like......I don't think there's anything to talk about after what happened that night. Not that I'm holding a grudge against him. I placed my phone back on my nightstand. Shortly after, 10 missed calls from him. My heart softened. I think I should give him a call back. What if it's something urgent and important? Just as I was about to call back, his name appeared on my screen again.

"Hello Winnie? It's me, Rodrick......"

"Why did you call me for?" Then, silence on the other line. I could only hear him breathing.

"If there's nothing you want to say I'm just gonna end this." I tried to sound as cold as I could.

"Wait! Don't hang up first I've got something to tell you...... I'm sorry about that night...... I didn't mean to...... I'm really sorry. I'm sorry that I took so long to explain things to you. I-I just didn't know how. I was scared. But today, I've finally gotten the courage to call you. So please, hear me out will you?"

"Alright then. Make it quick." He sighed a relief and continued.

"I admit that I like you and really wished we're together. Seeing you with Tyler just made me kind of jealous and I secretly hoped it was me instead. But the fact that you're happy being with Tyler......I know I couldn't. Do you know with your presence, it changed Tyler? I've never seen him so happy before. And that night at the bar if it weren't for you, he would've already punch me, given his temper. You hold a special place in his heart and nobody could ever replace it. So, I've made up my mind to not get between you two lovebirds. It's difficult but......it's for the better. And I know I was a complete jerk that night cause I couldn't control my emotions. But I really hope you'll forgive me and that we could still be friends......"

I was at lost of words. Rodrick was so sincere about this. I didn't know how to respond......

"Winnie? You still there?"

"Y-Yeah......"

"So......Still friends......?"

"......Friends. I'm actually glad you've called. I didn't know how to face you in the future if you didn't...... And I've long forgiven you for that night. Also, I'm sure you'll find someone better." My matchmaking system in my brain started to work. I think this someone might just go well with him.

"Thank you Winnie. For being so understanding and magnanimous towards me. And yeah I really hope so......"

"Don't worry you will. Actually......I have someone in mind. And I think both of you would go along well with one another."

"Who is it?"

"Not telling you but maybe I'll let you meet her if there's a chance."

"Alright. Let fate do its job. If it's meant to be, it will be." He chuckled.

"Oh I've got to go Winnie. Thanks for picking up and hearing me out. Bye......"

"Bye."

The line got cut off. I'm so relieved that things ended well with Rodrick. But, I don't think I could speak so soon about that. There's sill Tyler. He's probably still mad at Rodrick. I wonder if there's a way for them to patch up...... Anyways, today would be a good day to have a sleepover with Amber. I should phone her now.