The Voyage That Led Me To You

Chapter Six

8th October 2013

I jolted up of my bed at the sound of my alarm clock ringing. With a frustrated groan, I sat up and slammed my palms against the digital clock on my side desk to shut it up. Dazed for a minute or two, I rubbed my eyes for a clearer vision. After what happened the day before, I had trouble sleeping and ended up tossing around in bed, wide awake. I couldn't help it. It felt like he was hiding something away from me, and instead of thinking I should distanced myself away from him, it made me want to know more about him. Just then, I remembered about the barbecue tonight and in an instant, my mood lighten up at the thoughts of meeting him.

I am going to find out who you really are Jude Flynn.

"Morning Sunshine" Aria's voice echoed throughout the kitchen as I dragged my foot to the refrigerator and pulled out my oh so precious Orange juice. I felt a presence standing behind me and as I turned around, Aria stood still with her arms crossed and her brows raised. "I'm not in the mood Aria" I said in an attempt to get rid of her but you and I both know that it was never possible when it comes to Aria. She's impossible. Snatching the Orange juice from my hand, she placed it on the counter, pulled me to the dining table and pushing me to take a seat.

"Now tell me what's wrong? Is it Jude again?" She asked, her eyebrows furrowing in concern. I lowered my head, avoiding her eyes as she released a long frustrated sigh. "I'd take that as a yes, what happened? I heard you left your room last night" So she knew. Running my fingers through my hair, I rested my arms on the table, leaning my head against it. I proceeded on telling her everything as her facial expression darkened. Once again, she released a sigh, leaning back on her seat and staring off in a distance.

We sat there in complete silence, a heavy tension floating around the room. I had no idea what made her mad or irritated but I was absolutely positive that she was. Finally she broke it, startling me completely by the sudden harshness of her tone. "Gosh, this is why I hated guys! They knew the effect they have on us girls and yet they took us lightly as if we're all some toys they can fuck with" I swore I could actually see smoke emitting out from her ears as she spat out those words. She looked scary as heck. "I'm sorry Mia, I just hate how this guy you barely even know hurting you ignorantly" It was my turn to stare at the ceiling blankly, creating a sudden interest. What she said was right, I barely even know him. I might have exaggerated a little.

With a sudden change of mood, I excused myself from Aria, flicking her a small smile before sauntering out the kitchen but made a detour back to tell her to get ready for the barbecue. Why wait for the night when you have the whole day ahead of you? After announcing to both Alicia and Roni about the barbecue, I literally ran back to my room and into the most favorite part of my own room, (oh the irony) the walk-in closet! Since the weather was getting chillier lately, I pulled out a cream-colored crop sweater and a black high waisted jean. Not to forget, a black beanie. Walking further into the closet where my shoes were neatly arranged on the shelf in rows, I grabbed my black Chelsea boots.

Outfit, check.

Grabbing my phone that was lying on my side desk, I sent a fast text message to Cameron saying we'll be coming over earlier than planned since we literally have nothing to do. Not even a second later came a reply from him saying, "Ok cool"

Reschedule of barbecue, check.

Locking my phone and leaving it on the side table, I sauntered into the bathroom, my least favorite room in my room (again with the irony) to shower. I wasn't really a huge fan of showering, or anything that have to do with water in general. I hated them ever since I was a kid. I had a near death experience when I was 6. This kid from school almost drowned me to death. The reason, I have no idea. My parents would always buy a house with a pool, thinking one day I would be able to overcome my fear.