Turning Point

Chapter 13 - Confession

-Chapter 13-

It's like my life is topsy turvy. Life is constantly throwing obstacles at me even when I have not finish getting over the last one.

When life throws you lemons, make lemonade. Cody laughed, obviously trying to make me laugh but failed miserably.

This is much more than lemons and lemonade, Cody. I frowned.

It's okay. You'll get through this. Cody signed, getting the message that I was being serious. How was he suppose to know if I'll get through this. I could die tomorrow. Nobody knows! He cant gurantee! How can you say things like that? Maybe I was over reacting but I just couldnt get the thought that my dad who was plotting some crazy thing was still out there, finding a way to get to me.

How do you know that? You cant predict the future.

You're a great girl. So nice and kind, God would help you. He would help you get through this. He told me.

So you're saying that nice people will always have a happy ending?

Kinda, yeah. Because God will think they deserve it. He smiled.

Well, my life is now horrible. From Cameron cheating on me to this. God aint helping me at the moment. I said, feeling frustrated.

It takes time. God is going to help the police find your dad and He is going to give you the guy you deserve. Cameron maybe was not the one but you couldnt see it so He used this method to make you realise. Think optimistic, Nessa.

I sighed. I have actually given up on hopes.

Cody reached out and took my hand in his. Dont. You will get through this. Trust me.

We were at a burger bar having a fast dinner. Cameron went to order us food. The line was long and my stomach rumbled with hunger. I was drained with all the drama going on.

Which guy do you think God would give me this time? I asked cheekily.

How about me? Am I to your liking? he laughed.

Well, maybe. I winked and he blushed. Wow. I made Cody blush.

Will you go out on a date with me then? he asked shyly, not wanting to make eye contact with me.

What? I was kidding. I forced a laugh. Was he being serious?

But I am not. I really like you, Nessa. Ever since Cam brought you home, I had feelings for you. You were the only person who would want to learn sign language just to communicate with me. Even when I told you I could talk and read lips, you insisted on learning. He confessed.

I was just being nice. I shrugged.

Nobody has ever done that for me. And look, I was never the player, I wont hurt you the way Cameron did. He tried changing his ways for you but messed up. I promise I wont do that to you.

I looked at him and he had full sincerity in his eyes. You liked me ever since you met me?

He nodded.

I dont know. I trailed off. He was not my kind of guy, I think. He and Cameron were really different, in terms of personality and hobbies. I actually thought my kind of guy were like Cameron.

Cameron was the hot football jock everyone would kill to date while Cody was the nice, good looking, boy next door type of guy. He played sports too but it was tennis. He was really good at it and represented the school for it. He was the smart and sporty guy, an all rounder. He planned to study medicine and progress to be a surgeon. Hands down, he had more qualities compared to Cameron but was he my type. That was the question.

Just one try. Let me take you out and you decide from there. okay? His eyes showed a glint of desperation and eagerness.

I sighed. Should I take the risk? What about your college? I dont do long distance relationship.

He looked away shyly for a second and turned back. I dropped out of that college and I am entering the college nearby here next month.

Why?

I missed you.

You quit that college because you miss me? Are you crazy?

Crazy in love. I think. Besides, that place wasnt for me. I like it here. It's so different there. This was the first time, Cody was so serious. He was always the goofy one, making jokes out of everything and always brightening up my day. Now, I could see that he was determined to win my heart.

Fine. One chance. I told him.

Thank you. So, Vanessa, will you go on a date with me?

Yes, Cody. I will. I smiled.

I lo-

"So, here is your food." Cameron smiled and put the tray down. He passed me my burger and Cody his drink. Cody had no appetite to eat after what happened. Well, I was hungry like hell.

I turned to Cody and asked You were saying?

I love coke. Bad for health but who cares right? He laughed as he slurped on his can of coke.

I prefer Dr Peppers. Taste nicer. Cameron stated.

Our conversation was quiet but with our hands moving all over the place.you only can hear our laugh occasionally when Cameron does some stupid expression we found hilarious. It was the beauty of sign language. No words said but only action. Like the saying 'Action Speaks Louder Than Words.' The saying was not meant for sign language but it relates somehow. There is so much meaning in that language that was difficult to master. Every action represents a word.

I was still upset and scared at the whole situation but these guys helped me forget it for a while. Somehow three of us there reminded me how we used to be last time. We were so close, so goofy, funny and stupid. It was a relationship slash friendship that was difficult to find. It was time to get back into reality and understand that Cameron and I werent a 'thing' anymore as much as I wanted us to be.

The brothers drove me home after an hour of happiness and oblivion. It was like life stopped for a moment there and I was happy again.

Wanna watch a movie with me? I asked casually when inside I was praying they said yes. I needed someone to be with me and calm me. My dad could be here for all that matters. I wanted to prevent any chances of him getting to me or my mum alone.

This was the only way.

The boys didnt know that but they agreed to stayed the night with me. We sat on the couch together and enjoyed a movie of Bride's Maid. Yes, I made them watch that movie.

At first they were reluctant but in the end didnt argue because they got to watch Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson.