The Prominent 8

CHAPTER 15

CHAPTER 15

It's more better to be with my friends

DIANA'S POV

I have to be absent today, me and mom found a new house to rent. It was a simple house, but the inside was pleasing to see.

"Nay, ganda naman nito!"

"Oo nga ganda, pero ang pambayad?"

"Nay naman."

"Di biro lang, meron na akong nakitang pambayad, benenta ko iba kung gamit."

"Nay, I'll find a way."

"Thank you Nak. Bukas, pumasok ka na sa klase mo."

ALBERT'S POV

"Well, looks like our friendship will be big now." Paul said.

"Let's create a group." I said and smiled.

"What would it be?" Lowanne asked.

"Oh, wait here's Kian coming and..wait? is that Hera?" Mark asked.

I was surprised. That girl was the one who said that me and Jonathan were disgusting.

"What's wrong Albert?" Lowanne asked because my eyebrows furrowed.

"No, no. It's nothing."

"Albert, meet Hera." Kian said and Hera rolled her eyes. I clench my fist.

"What? You want to beat me up?" she asked. She noticed my hand! I open my palm instantly.

"What? No! I won't do that."

"Hey, Albert. Boys are frightened of this girl." Paul murmured.

"What do I care?" I answered instantly and looked again at Hera.

"What's wrong?" Kian asked.

"There's nothing wrong Kian." Hera said and take her hand off from Kian and she sat down.

"Sorry Albert. Maybe she's in a bad mood today." Kian apologized.

"Hey no, it's okay." I said and tapped his shoulder.

"You like tapping shoulder ey?" Mark said.

"When I tap someone's shoulder, it means he or she is my friend." I said and I also tapped Mark's shoulder.

"Weird.." Hera murmured.

"Hey, hey. I heard that ah!"

"Stop it. You two look like kids." Lowanne said.

"Okay, let's eat now." Jonathan said and we sat down together.

We started to eat. Paul on my right side was just been busy reading his books while eating. Lowanne was a terrible eater. Mark was listening to a music while eating. Kian and Hera were sharing their viand. And Jonathan on my left side was really quiet when eating, he doesn't make a single sound while chewing his food. Not even one of us utter a word.

"Hey, guys?" I uttered.

"Why so quiet?" I asked.

"We have nothing to talk to." Lowanne said.

"Kian, are you and Hera couples?" I asked.

"What? No, we're not." Kian said.

"Why should I date him?" Hera asked. She's really rude.

Kian raised his shoulders and shook his head.

"Ohh, right right. She, she ah, doesn't like you?" I asked Kian.

"Just don't ask questions like that." Paul whispered to me.

"I'm sorry. I'm just really talkative." I said and I noticed Jonathan that he shook his head.

"Hey, what's wrong Jonathan?" I asked.

"Nothing, just continue eating." he said.

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[House]

"Albert, how's school?" mom asked.

"It's better." I answered and sat down.

"Mom, I have a question." I added.

"What is it?"

"Oh, wait Albert. We have something to tell--"

"What dad? About that shared post? That girl?"

"Albert! Let me talk, okay?" he said and I closed my mouth and look away.

"We've already talk with her parents. She's the daughter of Valdez family. Her dad is my childhood friend and they are one of the richest family here in our city. They own many restaurants and hotels." dad said.

"Dad--"

"And this girl, she's Carla. She's a very intelligent, beautiful, and kind--"

"Dad, I-I don't care who she is, what's her family's status. Just.. Just let me be the one who'll decide who I wanna marry!" I exclaimed.

"Albert, your parents knows--"

"Knows what's best? What's best? What, am gonna marry for money and not for love? That's insane!"

I rushed to my room upstairs. This makes me feel sick!

"Albert! Albert! Listen to your parents!"

I shut my door. I throw up my pillows. Oh..yeah, let's just throw these soft things so we can't make a damage but.. It won't satisfy me!

"Oh I hate this! I hate this life! No! I-I hate my parents!"

Who said boys don't cry? Yes they do.