The Angel's Calling

Chapter 11

I took out my phone and watched it for few minutes, thinking if I should write something to Peyton. I knew he seemed upset and not in the mood and I really wanted to write to him, to check if he was alright but at the same time I was thinking that maybe I was bothering him and he maybe didn't want any distractions. I threw my phone back on the bed and opened my computer instead - I wanted to talk to Jessica so bad. Fortunately she was online on Facebook.

Me: Hey Jes, you there?

Jessica: Hey Jose, what's up?

Me: Long day and Peyton just drove off. He seemed really upset..

Jessica: Why?

I was thinking if I should tell her about his sister. I mean she was my best friend and I tell her everything but this seemed more personal and it wasn't like we were talking about my family.

Me: huh, umm.. we talked about family and he stayed quiet.

Jessica: alright

Me: So yeah, that was my day. Oh and another thing, my baptism is under consideration!

Jessica: Well that would be weird if you didn't show up but besides that, I'm so happy for you. You have been waiting for it for a while now.

Me: I know! I'll be so happy if I'll receive allowing message.

Then a silence hit our conversation. It took me by surprise because we usually have conversations nonstop and they seem like they can go on forever. I was worried.

Me: Hey, Jess? You there?

Jessica: Huh, what? oh yes, I'm here..

Me: everything okay?

Jessica: yeah, just talking to my boy here as well.

His boy? Since when she had a boyfriend? There was a guy at school she recently got a bit closer to.. I think. But was that the same guy then? And on top of that... what was his name? I immediately stalked him on social media.Since Jessica was a social media girl, she had even posted a picture with him.

Me: Oh right, the math guy Eric.

Jessica: ohh, Jose, he's so cute. I'm so glad we have math together. Who would have thought him and I ... you know?

I rolled my eyes behind the computer screen. She didn't even knew they had that class together. Instead of being sarcastic, I decided to take the higher road and be happy for her.

Me: Not me..but you didn't even talk about you two getting into a relationship.

Jessica: oh, come on Jose. Have you seen where you have hang out recently? Since the night of the museum, police has been keeping an eye on you and you have a puppy intern following you. Not really the life of a typical girl in university..

Me: Look, I am not guilty for this. I'm also trying to get my life back to normal. I agree, it's not normal but let's not forget that there's a possibility I may risk other peoples lives here.

Jessica: Right..

Me: I'm being serious, Jessica. Don't you remember how I got into that same hospital? I don't need another person to remind me of that and telling me to suck it up and act carefully. This is the time when I need a supportive friend by my side.

Jessica: I don't know what to say but I'm guessing you're right. I'm  sorry

What the heck was happening? She wasn't like she was before. Was this the loving effect of a relationship by making her blind and forgetting her friends?

Me: Look, all I'm saying is that I need you and your support.

Jessica: I know but believe me, I think it's alright even if you didn't get it from me. You have Peyton.

Me: What the fuck? What are you talking about?

Jessica: you and Peyton? You two have also gotten pretty close?

I couldn't keep it in and started laughing all of a sudden. Was she jealous? Was that the main reason why? not to mention, maybe overthinking?

Me: What are you talking about, Jess? Me and Peyton? There is nothing between us! We barely know each other.

Jessica: I don't know, it doesn't look like that.

Me: Peyton is just trying to protect me by following me. Come on Jessica, he's an intern! There are no other intentions.

Jessica: Fine...okay.

Me: Are we good because it seems like a problem to you?

Jessica: Yes, we are good. And No. I just watched you two.

Me: You can't blame me here, okay? He was given this assignment and he tries to do his job. You on the other side have also been distracted...

Jessica: Fair point.

Me: Look, let's just move on.

Jessica: agreed. So, when's your baptism? And where?

Me: Next week, if I'm correct then it should be Friday or Saturday. I don't know about the location yet.

Jessica: well, can't wait. Give me the details later then, okay? I gotta go.

Me: So soon?

Jessica: yeah. Sorry Jose.

Me: it's okay. I'll see you later.

Jessica: bye!

And just like that, she was offline. I missed hanging out with her a lot but current situation just wasn't promising enough. I closed the chat, opened Netflix and went to my bed.

Me: I guess I don't have nothing better to do.

After some time, I found a movie to watch and remembered to make myself some popcorn.
Popcorn was my favourite out of all the snacks. I swear I could eat it anytime and never get tired of it. While making my popcorn, I got a email from the station, saying that I've been allowed to attend to my baptism. I was so excited and happy that they had made the decision so fast. I wasn't going to tell anyone about the email tonight because I knew there was always tomorrow.

After an hour and halfway through the movie, I got a random anonymous phone call. My first instinct was to answer it but then I reconsidered it because of the time. It was half past eleven at night so this call would be either urgent or it would be bad news.

I resisted and turned off my phone. It was a bit creepy but fortunately I had a romantic comedy on and those usually took my full attention so my mind was only thinking about funny situations and love.

When the movie ended, I felt pretty good but I still had thoughts about Peyton. Why was I even thinking about him? Maybe because of the movie choice? I didn't know. I closed my laptop, switched off the light and tried to fall asleep.