Melancholy

Christmas or Birthday?

Vern Vincent

I don't know how days went. It was already so long from the concert. I was again sitting next to Kiaan talking about their next concert. I caught Tyson smirking at me every time I looked at him. What? I mouthed him. We need to talk! He mouthed back. Now? I asked. Yes! He replied and eyed me to the bench on the other side of the park. (A/N: they always stayed in park cause it was not in use and no one came.) I followed him.

"So planning to tell me the truth?" He asked

"What?"

"I know you are not dating my baby brother there."

"What?" I was shocked

"Listen I know Kiaan really well. I know when he is telling me the truth and when he is not. I'm like his brother, so stop hiding from me and tell me the truth"

"There is nothing to tell" I tried acting innocent. He folded his hand front of his chest sighing.

"Okay listen, he told me to act as his girlfriend. He wanted you guys to believe, cause you guys wanted him to 'date' someone. I don't know when is he gonna stop." I replied, air quoting date.

"No wonder! But a question for you!"

"What?"

"Do you like him?"

"What?" My eyes went wide.

"You can tell me if you like him. I won't tell him."

"Hmm....." I stuttered

"Waiting for him to propose you?"

" Not actually..... but...... I don't know. This is all fucked up." I sighed

" No? Or yes? "

"No.... I guess."

"No? Lier!" He raised his eyebrows with the god damn smirk of his.

"Okay yess! I want him to ask me out! Now what?"

"He will Never!"

"What?" My heart skipped a beat.

"Why don't you ask him out" he smirked.

"How?"

"How people do babe!"

"Seriously?" I rolled my eyes. " But... what if he doesn't like me?"

" Then I cannot help" he shook his head as if he is telling me he is helpless.

"If he doesn't like me, I will never be able to face him. He is never gonna talk to me. I will loose his friendship. He won't even look at my already ugly face. He will..."

"Stop being pessimistic for god sake." He broke my ever lasting complaints. " Don't quit without even trying. I know you. I know him. Try. Maybe it can work."

"Okay.... But when?" 

"Hmmm.... Christmas is closer, I guess that's the perfect time. "

"What are you guys talking about? What's on Christmas?" Richard came from behind.

"Nothing" I shrugged. And went back with him.

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"We need to talk" Richard told this for the tenth time from past 20 mins.... It's been few days Tyson and I had the conversation.

" You have told me this for the tenth time in last 20 minutes Rich, tell me what is it already"

"Alone!" He crossed his arms. I took him to the same bench where Tyson and I had a conversation last time.

"What's the matter?" I questioned him.

"Are you asking out Kiaan?"

"Aghhh?" My eyes went wide

"On this Christmas right?" He interrupted. " I spoke to Ty-son of a bitch. He told me everything."

"Okay... Then I don't think I have anything to tell!"

" I don't think it's the right time!"

"What?"

"Hmm.... Why don't you propose him on his birthday?"

"Dude.... What's wrong? Why are you showing so much of concern all of a sudden?" I raised my eyebrows. He looked around for some help, but when he saw me glaring at him for answers.

"Really? I am just concerned for you baby girl. I want the best for you. I'm telling this for your good. It's up to you to accept it or let it go." He spoke. Every word of his told me to give it a second thought. Aghhh.... This guy always manages to convince me.

"Okay.... But you gotta help me with it."

"What?"

"Where should i propose him? What should I wear? How should I look? What should I buy? My makeover..."

"Baby girl..... Calm... down!" He interrupted. "Everything will go as it has to. Leave everything to me. You still have two months, not ten days" he winked telling me that Christmas was just 10 days away.

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Aghhh.... This is all fucked. What do I do? Should still go on with Richard's plan or should I stick with my old plan with Ty? Should I even ask him out? Am I worth it? Aghhh...... It's 3 in the morning and I'm here thinking of what to do. Ohhhhh gooooood please help meee.

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