Smile

• Chapter 13 •

Sergio POV

Throughout the day, Mesut has not said a single word. I tried to ask him to find out what was wrong, but he refused to answer me. I'm sure it has something to do with Karim. But Mesut doesn't say anything . He is lying on his bed, looking annoyed, I question for the umpteenth time that day :

- Mesut ! What happens to you ? Is it because of Nuria ? Karim ? You know I can't help you if you do not tell me.

I wait a few moments, but he still doesn't answer.

- It's because they spent the evening together at the beach yesterday? It is because of that.
- No, he replied finally, to my surprise. If they had only to spend the evening together, I would be okay. But they...
- They ... ? I asked , seeing that he doesn't intend to finish his sentence .
- They spent the night together.
- What? No. I'm sure you're wrong.
- I saw Karim coming out of her room this morning.

I remain flabbergasted by this revelation. I knew that although I asked him to get away from her, he would continue to hang around her. But I didn't think he would sleep with her so quickly. Or that she would be willing to sleep with him so quickly. Yet I was convinced that she had feelings for Mesut. I noticed she was always looking at him and smiling when she saw him. And then I was sure that something had happened between them the other night in Mesut's room. I can't believe she's fallen so quickly for Karim.

- I should have suspected that I would have no chance if Karim was around. He always does it. He seduces all the girls around him. And in a few weeks, he will leave her, like the other ones.

There was a moment before he continue :

- You know, I really thought that this would be possible. That she could like me. But he ruined everything.

Suddenly we hear a door slam.

Nuria POV

I am in front of Karim's room, waiting for him. It is imperative that I talk to him about what happened last night. I didn't have the opportunity to do so during the day, but I need to know. Finally, he appears at the end of the corridor. Seeing me, a smile appears on his face.

- You know it's not your room, he said, laughing.
- Yes. I know. But... I... I want... Uh... to talk to you. I would like to talk to you. Can I... come in? Please.

I stutter again. And he looks amused. I give him a death glare, but he doesn't pay attention.

- Of course you can come in, he said, letting me go . What do you want to talk about?
- I... It's... about... last night. I... I don't remember... what happened. Can you...
- You don't remember the night we spent? he said looking offended. How could you forget that?
- Oh no, I whispered.
- Oh no ?

Now he looks really pissed.

- I tell you that we spent the night together and you say "Oh no "? Thank you. That's nice of you.
- I'm sorry. I drank too much yesterday and... Did we really slept together ?
- No. But I would have prefer you to be a little more enthusiastic.
- Are you kidding me? Why did you told me that we slept together if we didn't?
- I was kidding. Calm down .
- Fuck you ! You really are an asshole!

I leave his room , slamming the door.