Mixed Signals

Chapter 4:

As I start walking and reach my car, I heard someone call my name. "Hey Ari, wait up." "Hey Mikala, hold up I was just..." But it wasn't Mikala. It was Zane. "Um sorry, I thought you were...." "It's okay (grins). Um I was wondering Aria if I could maybe talk to you about something. Actually I wanted to take you somewhere to talk if that's fine? Like some coffee or boba or just something and treats on me." "Wouldn't Crystal be mad if she seen us together knowing how she is. (Then I remember what Mikala told me about him being a jerk). And also I'm really not that hungry or thirsty. Sorry." "Ari, please. Plus it's okay. It doesn't matter. I just want to talk." Feeling a little sorry for him and wanting to hear what he had to say I decide to go. "Okay, but just to talk." As me and Zane head to his car he opens the door for me and closes it. His car was so nice and clean and luxurious. Observing his car I hear two people arguing outside. I heard Zane's voice and then a girl's voice. Must be Crystal. "Where do you think you are going with her Zane? Without me?" "None of your business Crystal. I could do whatever I want. I'm not your boyfriend slave to where you think you could just tell me what to and now to do it." Wow. I never heard Zane be so furious before especially to Crystal. "Wow Zane. The player who just picks up girls whenever you want and then break their heart. Watch. You are gonna trick her into loving you and she will love you back and then being stupid you are gonna play her. It's in a matter of time she will know. I hope you hear this Aria... HE'S JUST PLAYING WITH YOU! You are making a BAD decision Zane." "Well Crystal. Let me make it." What did Crystal mean when she said that? Break my heart? Trick me? Playing me? What did she know that I didn't? Then the driver door opened and Zane was just sitting in his seat breathing heavily. "Zane..., I started. Maybe this is a bad idea. I don't want to get in between you and Crystal. I think I'm just going to..." "NO, Ari please stay... please." "Okay," I say shutting his car door gently. After a few minutes of silence I decided I should say something. "Sooo. Where are you taking me?" He starts the car. "Somewhere you would probably like."