My One And Only

Chapter VII: AN OPEN OPPORTUNITY

Alex POV
Excuse me guys, I'll just have some errands to do. I'll be right. Rex said.

I just looked at him walking away. I don't know where he'll be going but I feel uneasy. As we were dancing together, I could feel his attention was not in me. He's looking to Luke's partner. I also looked at her and saw how beautiful she was. I suddenly feel insecure and jealous as Rex can't take away his eyes of her.

Guys, I'll just go to the restroom for some retouch. I said to them.

I walked out the hall tried to look for Rex but I can't find him. As I continue to look for Rex, I had seen Stanley talking to his friends. I was about to leave when I heard he mentioned Rex's name. I became curious about it, so I happened to listen to them. I heard their malicious plan to Rex. After they left, I run like crazy to look for him to warn him about Stanley's plan. Until I came to one of the corridors and saw Rex talking to a girl. It was George. They seem arguing, so I hid myself and listened to what they're talking about.

It's like Rex is showing affection to her, but he's being rejected by her.

Yeah, that's the way. I saw her rejecting Rex.

I heard how she had shouted Rex. My jealousy of her and my insecurities had gone as she had rejected Rex. It seems that she will not be my rival.

Rex had walked away. I was about to go and warn him when he suddenly walked back and saw how he saved her from the three goons. I saw how concerned Rex to him. I saw also how she looked at Rex like he was his knight and shining armor. As she was about to caress his face I already ran away and went to the comfort room and cried. I don't know what to feel. I don't know if I should still warn him or not. Maybe he really doesn't like me at all.

As I went back in the hall, I saw Rex was already there. The MCEE had announced the king of the night and as like Stanley's plan, Rex was crowned as the king of the night.

I was about to warn him, but he already went to the stage. He looked bothered of something. He kept on looking in every direction. I just ignored him. I want to care for myself this. Even this once.

The Mcee had announced the queen of the night. I was already expecting to be crowned as the queen of the night, but I was astonished to hear that George was pronounced to be the queen of the night and not me. I was filled disappointment and insecurities. However, George was not in the hall so as per the rule, the second with the highest votes would be crowned as the queen of the night. It happened that girl was me. I feel like I don't want to stand and accept the recognition as I don't deserved if for myself. But I was pressured enough to stand because of the crowd's applause. As I was near the stage I noticed that Rex looked up and was shocked. I saw a bucket hanged and a bucket of paint was about to pour down on him. With a rush, I ran towards him and pushed him. Insomuch that the paint was poured down to me. Everyone was shocked. Rex had immediately cover me with his coat and took me out of the hall. I could see the cameras prying on me. It should not be me. It should've Rex in this situation but I feel hilarious of myself as I didn't regret on saving him.

Stanley POV
I rushed outside to see how was Alex, but she already left. I feel so terrible. It's supposed to be Rex and not her! Amongst all people, why it should be Alex? Suddenly, my phone rings. It was Jonathan in the other line.

(Jonathan)...

I didn't expect it as well. Have you ensured that you were not caught in the camera before you had cut the wire? I asked him.

(Jonathan)...

Good. As long as we're not caught, there'll be no evidence, and we'll be safe. Make sure to shut your mouth.

(Jonathan)...

It already happened, Jonathan. I love her but I can't kick our ass off or else we'll all be kicked out in this school before our graduation. I said.

(Jonathan)...

I understand. Okay. I'm hanging up now. I said.

I'm so sorry Alex that it happened to you but I can't tell anyone about it. You had chosen to love him, so you may treat this as some consequences for loving him. This is a big gamble. My dreams, dignity and reputation are at risk. I only wanted you to love me again. To give me one more chance. But you haven't because of him.

Suddenly, my phone rings again. I look who's it and its Alex. I got excited to answer the phone as she was initiating to call me now. However, I don't want her to feel that I'm happy of what happened to her.

Hello? Al... I said then she cut me off.

(Alex)...

What are you talking about? I asked.

(Alex)...

Then she hanged up the phone. I trembled to discover that Alex knew our plan. Can I really trust her with her words?

Alex's POV

I am still in the car when I dial Stanley's number.

Hello? Al... He said then I already cut him off.

How dare you jerk to do this. I will never going to forgive you! I said.

What are you talking about? He asked.

Don't play dumb on me. I heard you talking with your friends earlier about your stupid pranks for Rex. I'm so disappointed on you, jerk! But don't worry. I'll let you pass this time as it made me caught Rex's attention. If you don't want to be expelled, you should leave Rex alone. Understand?

I didn't wait for him to answer. I hanged up the phone already. This incident might really be an opportunity for me to get Rex on my hands.

Speaking of the angel. Rex is already calling me. I need to let him feel that I'm still hurt. Hence, I'm still embarrassed.

Hello, Rex? I said with lonely voice.

(Rex)...

I'm okay. Thanks for asking. I'm already near our house. Why did you call? I asked again.

(Rex)...

Thanks. I hope we could get justice for this. But I don't think that will be necessary. I said.

(Rex)...

I mean, yeah. I know that. But I'm already okay as long as you're okay. I said.

(Rex)...

Thanks. Yeah. We're already at the gate of our house. I'll be going to bed soon. Thanks for your concern. See you tomorrow. I said.

(Rex)...

Bye. I said.