Mr. Mysterious Caught My Heart

Chapter 14: What?!

Zoey’s POV

I thank Jake for driving me home and I advised him to drive safely. I bid him good night and watched him drove away. When I entered the house, my parents are watching the television. I walked towards them, kissed their cheeks and squeezed between them.

“How’s your day, sweetie?” asked my dad

“It’s okay, I had a great time with Jake and Yassi” I replied

“Jake? That’s the guy who always drive you home, right?” he asked

“Yup” is all I managed to say

“Is he just really your friend?”

“Of course, well honestly, a very close friend, just like Yas” I explained

“Not your boyfriend?”

“No! Just my F-R-I-E-N-D, okay?!”

“Honey, you can’t blame Jake if he likes our daughter, such a pretty and sweet girl we have” my mom interrupted

“Mom!” I cried

“What? Just telling the truth, my dear” my mom stated

“Anyway, tell him if he wants to court you, he should come here and talk to us first” dad added

“Mom! Dad! What’s the matter with the both of you?!” I asked and pouted.

They both laughed and pinched my cheeks.

“Our daughter is really cute. Maybe that’s why Jake likes her” my mom said

I just sighed in surrender

“It’s getting late, sweetie. You still have classes tomorrow” dad reminded

“Okay dad, good night Mom and Dad” I said as I kissed then again

“Sweet dreams, sweetie” they said in unison

I walked to y room, changed into pajamas and laid I my bed with a thought in my mind, “tomorrow is another day”.

I was in front of my locker getting my book when I heard a voice behind me.

“Hey” the voice said

“Hey, Jake” I said without turning around

“Jake?” the voice asked

I turned around and was surprised to see the guy who greeted me yesterday instead of seeing Jake, Tristan Brett.

“Yes? May I help you?” I asked

“Um, it’s just that. I want to ask you if you’re free after class. I just want to drive you home” he said, scratching the back of his head, (direct to the point, eh?).

“But –“I started

“I just want to tell you something kinda important” Tristan continued

“Can’t you just tell me now?” I asked

“I want it to be a private conversation, if that’s possible” he insisted

I sighed then, “Okay”

“Thank you! I’ll see you later then” he said and walked away.

Oh! What did I just do?! I don’t even really know him. I entered the room (cursing myself) and found Jake already seated, reading a book.

“Morning” I greeted

“Morning, Zoey” he said, still reading

“Did you see Yassi?” I asked

“Nope, I think she’ll be absent today” he replied

“Oh” is all I managed to say

What happened to her? Anyway, I’ll just tell Jake what happened so he’ll know that he doesn’t need to drive me home.

“Jake, I want to tell you something” I started “I won’t ride with you today”

“Why?” he asked dryly

“Um… it’s just that,” how could I say this?! “Tristan asked me, if he could drive me home”

“And you said yes” he said

“Right, I –“I started but he cut my trail of words

“Don’t explain furthermore, I understand, I’m not your boyfriend or something so it’s no big deal” he said coldly?

“T-thank you for understanding, Jake” I stammered

 He just gave me a weak smile and turned his attention back to his book. Really, what’s his problem?

Jake’s POV

Actually, I’m not surprised when she told me that because I heard their conversation. I’m walking towards my locker when I heard Zoey’s voice. I stopped and listened.

~FLASHBACK~

“I just want to tell you something kinda important” Tristan continued

“Can’t you just tell me now?” I asked

“I want it to be a private conversation, if that’s possible” he insisted

I sighed then, “Okay”

“Thank you! I’ll see you later then” he said and walked away.

~END OF FLASHBACK~

Until now, I’m kinda disappointed because she accepted that guy’s offer to drive her home even though she doesn’t really know him. What if that guy is planning something bad?! Oh geez… oh yeah, another reason is that I’m obviously jealous! I’m curious what important stuff will he tell Zoey. Oh wait… can it be? Can it be that Mr. Admirer and Tristan, the same person?

Zoey’s POV

I was inside the car with Tristan but I was still thinking about Jake, is he really okay? The look in his face, as if he is disappointed or angry but he is trying to hide it. Is he mad at me? Gosh, this is making me crazy!

“Hey Z, you okay? I guess you are thinking about Jake, right?” Tristan asked

“N-no, anyway, what are you talking about earlier? You said you’ll say something important” I replied

“Before that, can you promise to keep it a secret just between the two of us?” he said

“Um… okay” I answered

He stopped the car, looked at me and told me his “secret”.

“What?!” I exclaimed

He just smiled, started the engine again and drove me home.