You Don't Own Me

Chap 9

It's Friday night. I'm working on my task. "Let's see. The phrases are good morning, good night and good luck.

"I'm done. Maybe, I should text Jonah." You said. You start to search for his number. But, nothing. No response. Then, you decide to call Daniel.

"DANI!" You said. You can't help but feel a little excited since he's the only one who's picking up the phone. "Why? Is everything okay?" He asked. "Yeah. But why are the other boys don't want to answer my call or text me back. Is there anything that I'm missing out?" You asked.

psst, it's your birthday tomorrow, sweetheart.

"Nothing. Why do you sounds so worried? Jonah never reply or call you back before but you don't care? What's up with you two? Are you guys a thing? Y'all have been so so secretive towards me." You're just sitting there in silence. You don't know how to tell him but obviously, Jonah and you are not dating."I'm just curious. Are you jealous, baby boo?" You said, teasing him. "nope. Why would I? You're not my type and you're ugly."

Not again...

"Shut the fuck up! Why do you always call other people ugly?" You said. He's messing up with you so now I'm going to make you regret. "Fine. Cause I'm just, flawless. Do you want me to spell it out for you?"

You rolled your eyes. He's getting more annoying than Jonah. "No one is perfect. Deal with it. Don't ever call me!" You ended the call.

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"Alex. I'm heading to Dubai today. I hope you're fine being alone." Mrs Grace said. "Okay. I'll be fine. Don't worry..."As the cab arrives, Alex waves at his mum after she gets into the cab.

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"Daniel. Don't say that you tell her everything about the birthday plan." Corbyn said. "Nope. She's got mad and ended the call. Leave it to me. I know how to keep a secret." The rest of the boys start with decorating by pumping the balloons. Then, then the door bell rings. "Hey. You're seeing someone today?" Jack asked. "Nope. I'll check."

"Hey." You said. "Fuck you." Both of you just stare at each other for few seconds. "WHY? FUCK ME WHAT?"

Jonah looks like he's hiding something and he's freaking shirtless. "I'm sorry, can we talk at other place? I'll get change first. " You nodded.

You wait for him in your car. "Y
ITS FREAKING 20 MINUTES? SERIOUSLY, JONAH?" You said, half screaming. "Yeah. Sorry, okay? Are you on your period?" Yes, you're currently having mood swings phase. "No. I'm just emotionally unstable."

"I understand. It must be hard to go through it."

The 10 minutes ride was awkward. Both of you didn't say a thing. You try to start the conversation but as if your lips are sealed. Jonah only looking out of the window and singing along to the music on the radio."We're here."

You find a perfect spot to park your car. Jonah gets out of the car and walk alone to the cafe. Both of you sits at the table with number 8 on it. He only looks down. He don't even look at you. He used to glance at you but this time he's only interested looking at the floor. You also don't even dare to look at him. "Alice. Have you me the Herron family?" No eye contact this time. You wonder why has gotten him until he's avoiding looking at you.

"I'll meet them tomorrow during the dinner with Alex." He looks up and rolled his Hazel eyes. "Alex? What?"
He's freaking out and you get his attention again. "Yes. My step brother. I should-

"Hey. Alice!" It's Alex. He's coming to your way. "Alex!" He hugs you and kiss you on the cheeks. "What are you doing here?" He's wearing plain black sweatshirt with black jeggings. All black. "Well, run out food and my mum need to go back to Dubai. Yeah, here I am! Wait, is he your boyfriend?" You and Jonah shared a confused look. "No. Meet Jonah Marais, my friend."

"Nice to meet you, dude." You only had eyes on Jonah after Alex join the two of you. He looks like he's mad and he doesn't say a word.  He's only staring at Alex. You can't deny how hot Alex is but it's a no-no. It's a fat chance. "I have to go. See you later, sis." Now, its only you and Jonah. "Alice. Now. Spill the tea. This is too much..." He said. "chill. He's just my step brother aka Mrs Grace's son. He's trsnsferring to our school. So, I'm going to meet him everyday next week...."

"That's a total bullshit. Let's get back to my house. I'm going to pay this."

On the way to Jonah's house. His eyes fix on his phone and he looks busy texting someone. You're jealousy get the best of you. You. Are. Jealous. You're not suppose to feel worried or jealous but you just did.

Oh, young love.

"Alice. Can you please close your eyes?" He's asking your permission and he's finally 'that real Jonah'. "So, do you want to kiss me now after you're ignoring me?"

"This girl going to be the death of me."

Well she's, Jonah....

"Fine." He put the black cloth by wrapping it  around my head. He hold my hand. You only follow him even though you're low key scared about it. "Wait. I'll open this first."

"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" The boys said. You look around the room. They hang the 'Happy 18th Birthday' balloons. Then, you see a cake and it's probably oreo cake. You starts to cry unfortunately again. This is the sweetest thing someone ever done to you. You're not even expecting the surprise. "Thank you. I love this! You guys are the best!" You blow out the candles and hug them... You want to ask where is Zach but it's better off he's not here.

"I'm sorry. I'm late." Zach. He's here.