Never Again

Chapter 5: His Demand

Chapter 5. His Demand

Steicy's Point of View

I scanned his room, the moment we've entered. I still can't believe he introduces me as his girlfriend to his mom. He really didn't change anything here. He still has the posters hanging on his wall, the same color of his room which is white and navy blue, the piled books on the shelf, and the colored carpet that matches his curtains -- just like how I remembered it.

"Something definitely didn't change" still looking at the room. It still feels like we're in primary school -- just pure ad innocent kids.

"I didn't change Steicy" I turn to meet his brown eyes but eventually lose eye contact with him.

"You did" I whispered, hoping he didn't hear me. Another silence creep to the four corners of the room, just the wind that was striking the window was the only sound we could hear.

"So what did you want to talk about and you drag me here?" I asked trying to break the silence that was spreading from the room.

She stared at me and stand up from the bed, walking through me. I started to step backward hoping he could stop drawing near me. I felt the wall at my back and stared at him feeling anxious. He is now standing in front of me, not losing eye contact with me. I looked at his brown eyes, down to his lips and back to his eyes again. Why am I even looking at his lips? Snap out of it Steicy, it will never happen again.

He pushed his head through my ear and whispered something, "I want you to be my girlfriend" leaving his face near my ears and staring at me again. These 7 words keep repeating in my mind, trying to process what he just said.

"Is that even a question or a demand?" I replied, still processing what he just said. I look into his eyes trying to find answers and if this is one of his stunts, I'm really going to kill him

"Zach, are you pranking me 'again'?" Trying to quote 'again' in his face. Instead of getting an answer, he just bowed his head maybe seeking words to say before looking at me again

"I'm not joking Steicy. And this is not a question, this is a demand" he said still not breaking any eye contact with me

"And who are you, for me to even follow you. I'm not one of your slaves better yet your sluts" if he's thinking I'm one of the girls he's been sleeping with or kissing wherever, well think again. Maybe I respond to his kiss but that was my mistake. My stupid mistake!

He walks back to his bed and takes a seat. "I'm serious Steicy. Plus I could really use your help" convincing myself that this is not happening, I would love to believe Zach if he was the guy I know before but he change. I still look at him not convinced with every word he says

"And why me? Everybody would be fit for the job? Maybe pull one of your sluts and pretend to be your girlfriend, if that is what you're proposing" I suggest still leaning on the wall. I'm really not falling into one of his traps again. Never!

"I know Steicy, every girl dream to be my girlfriend.." him with his ego

"But I don't think they're quite fit for the job. They wouldn't believe me -- all of them" he answered and lie on the bed.

"Why are you even doing this?" I asked him feeling confused. Why does he want to have a girlfriend so eagerly?

"As funny as it sounds, my father is trying to put me on an arranged marriage" releasing a heavy breath. I forgot this one coming, ever since we were young his father put a lot of trust in him. You know, handling the company's pride.

"And even if the girls tried to impress me on the stupid blind dates, I still want to marry someone that I truly love -- like for real" I can feel the pressure, the stress his father put him to. Surely, I know his parents and all but I never expected they'll go overboard about these things -- like marriage. I stay silent not even emitting any sound. I really don't know what to say or what to answer. Things happen so quickly, it's not like these things will really happen for real.

"So?" he once again looked at me, hoping he wouldn't do that again.

"But why me?" I asked. I'm still a little bit confused. It's just so sudden. One thing, I know somehow I still have a little bit crush on Zach. And this wouldn't help to remove it.

"Because Steicy, they know you" he answered. I'm still lost

"Well, why not Nevia?" I asked. I mean, Kate and his father knew her.

"Yeah. I won't be in a fake relationship with her. Do you even know her now? She's a total bitch" he answered. He walks closer to me and holds my shoulder. He bends to see my eyes clearly

"Please Steicy" he pleaded. I turn my gaze to something and look at him

"What it is for me?" I questioned. If he wants to play this 'Your my girlfriend' and all, I should have something in return right?

"I would drop off all me annoying and pranking you. Sound fair?" he asked. This would be a good offer though but thinking that I would be his 'fake' girlfriend made me rethink again. Of course, I used to dream it one day but not anymore. Besides, I don't like my first relationship would actually be fake but real. But Zach not pranking or annoying make me think again, I mean for the rest of the senior year would be great not having him annoying me all the time?

"C'mon Steicy, this offer won't come twice you know. Besides, we just need to convince my dad that we are actually dating" he's sure irritating

"Deal" I accepted. This will be a surreal hell or not?

"Good and one more thing Icy, this is just between us two. Sam can't know this or we will be caught" he cleared. I just gave him a slight nod and hear his mom calling us for dinner. This decision of mine should be actually good.

"And I think you'll be sleeping here?" he added. I look at him confused.

"But why?" I asked. See, male hormones maybe occur anytime and I don't like the thought of it.

"Might as well, begin the deal early. Dad is coming home tonight and I'm going to introduce you, now" he explained. I slightly nod trying to process everything.

"C'mon Steicy. I'll explain everything to the old man don't worry. All you need is to answer everything he asked. Invent something that doesn't exist if ever." he added. I nod and breathe in and out. I hope this better work. Why do I even agree on this deal anyway? Ohh the 'NO PRANK FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR' but what I'm worried about, what if I started to like him again or better yet, fall in love with him and he wouldn't feel the same.

"Dinner" his mother shouted. Okay, let the game begin.

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