The Page Turner

3

I felt his lips move. Damn, I don’t know how to kiss! This is my damn first kiss that went to the guy who’s not my boyfriend?! Maybe he’s also drunk like me. Maybe he’s thinking that I am sleeping right now. This is my first kiss, so maybe it’s not a bad idea not to waste it.

I followed every movement of his lips and I kept my eyes closed. He tightened his hug with me even more so I did it too. I looked up at him until I learned the movement of his lips so I felt more hot in my body. We just stopped as if I was running out of air. Then I fell out of sleep again.

I immediately woke up when I heard the alarm. I heard the door open upstairs and I noticed that it was Raf that went down and went to the kitchen. I suddenly remembered that Jay and I were still hugging each other so I immediately sat down on the sofa. I did not look at him and just went straight to the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face. Damn, I am so wasted!

After cleaning my face in the bathroom, I looked outside to check if there was someone and when I noticed that I was just the only one here I immediately went outside. I saw Jay was also In the kitchen while Raf was washing the dishes that we used last night. It was still dark outside then I searched for my phone and saw that it was only five in the morning. I was about to go upstairs but Jay also went upstairs together with me. I felt so embarrassed and I guess he’s also feeling the same way because we don’t know who will go up first. My face heated when I remembered what happened last night. This is so awkward!

“You go first,” he said. After hearing that, I ran upstairs and went to my parents room which is the room that Sarah and others used.

We saw them still sleeping in the bed. I turned off the air conditioner and woke them up. “Wake up, guys! We still have classes later and you still have to go home.”

“What time is it, Blair?” Sarah asked while rubbing her eyes and she was hugged by Cee. Next to them were Aldrin and Cj who were hugging each other and wrapped in the same blanket. It was so cold in the room because of the air conditioner.

“It’s already five in the morning, go and fix your things. Raf was already done in washing the dishes,” I answered. I saw that Chok was on the terrace and drinking his coffee. “Good morning, BFF,” I greeted.

“Good morning, drink your coffee first. I made you this for your hangover.” He pointed to the cup of coffee on the table so I smiled at him. “Thanks! You’re the best.”

They fixed the bed and went downstairs to clean it too. They put the bottles of alcohol, our leftover foods and cigarettes in a large plastic bag. We shouldn’t leave any evidence here in the house because my Mom will kill me if she finds out that my friends are drinking here. I also sprayed some perfumes all over the house.

“We’ll leave, not Blair, see you later at school. Thank you!” Sarah kissed me on my cheeks. I slightly nodded to them, “Take care,” I said. I just ignored Jay because I was still embarrassed. When they were gone in the house, I went upstairs again to wake Dixie up. It’s already six in the morning and she’s still sleeping. Her classes start at seven in the morning. I told her to take a bath first before me. My phone vibrated and I checked who texted me, then I saw Jay’s name on the screen.

Jay: Blair, I’m sorry about what happened last night.

I don’t know what I should reply to him. I was so ashamed that I kissed him back. He texted me again so I looked at it.

Jay: Let’s just forget about that.

I just replied ‘okay’ before fixing myself and go to school. My mom always reminds me to be careful and stay away from men. She was 18 when she got pregnant with their first kid, though their child didn’t last long in this world. And that’s when they adopted me from the orphanage. I was seven back then and I really wanted to have a family so when I saw Mom and Dad there, I told the head sister to recommend me to them.I was lucky that I have a family now, but I don’t think I am that happy with them. Luckily, they had real daughters, Dixie and Pia. So I am the one Mom restricts the most because I am the eldest. I have my own brain though, but she always compares the experiences she had before with the ones I am experiencing now.

I arrived at school and everything was just normal. Lei went to us saying that she has some news.

“You’re friends with Jay, right?” she asked me. I nodded, “Yes, why?”

“I saw his girlfriend. She’s so pretty and petite. Though, the distance between their height was so far,” she answered while laughing. What? Girlfriend? Jay is my friend and I just found out now that he has a girlfriend?

“Stupid! The girl you’re talking about is my friend. Jay was still courting her and we live in the same neighborhood,” Alliah said.

“Is it true? Jay is dating someone? Can I see their picture?” I asked. I am so curious right now because the girl is also Alliah’s friend. She immediately showed me a picture. She’s really pretty! She has white skin but her face is a bit chubby but it suits her. I think her height is just 4’8 while Jay is 5’8.

But why the hell did he kiss me last night? Is that the reason why he texted me to forget about what happened? My first kiss went to nothing! I couldn’t take it anymore.

“Alliah, let’s talk,” I said with a serious tone. We went outside of the room, “What’s up?” she asked.

I sighed first before looking at her, “Girl, promise me that you’ll keep what I am going to say to you.”

“Of course, you’re my friend! What is it?”

“Last night, he kissed me--”

Before I could finish what I was about to say, Alliah shouted. “Oh my gosh! Who kissed you? Is it delicious?!” I immediately kicked him and looked around to make sure that no one heard her.

“Stupid! Jay kissed me last night.”

Her eyes widened in shock and covered her mouth. “Is that true?” I nodded to her. “We were both drunk, that’s why it happened. I didn’t expect that. It was my first kiss but I didn’t expect your news earlier!”

“It was Jay’s fault. Just don’t mind it, at least a handsome guy took your first kiss.”

**

Every day is just as normal as always. Jay is no longer included in our party when there is a set at home. I’m not looking for him either. It was just a first kiss, it wasn’t a big deal to me anymore. I was also surprised that I was blocked on Jay’s account. I wonder why but I just let it go. He also left our group chat one week ago.

Raf: Maybe that was her girlfriend, she gets jealous easily.

Sarah: Who would she be jealous of? Blair?

Raf: Yeah, but don’t mind them.

Blair: I didn’t do anything to them lol.

I rolled my eyes. What is she jealous of? It’s not like Jay and I are always talking to each other. Sarah chatted with me through a private message.

Sarah: Blair, can you text Jay for me? He’s drinking with Cee right now but I can’t contact Cee.

I just did what she told me and texted Jay. I just told him to tell Cee to get online because Sarah was chatting with him.

Jay: Who’s this?

I immediately frowned at his reply. What? Did he change his phone, that's why my number was not saved to him? Or did he delete my number? But why would he do that?

Blair: It’s me, Blair. Sarah told me to text you about Cee. That’s all.

After that, he did not reply anymore. I just told Sarah that I had already texted Jay. It’s up to them now. The other day is Saturday so I’m just resting at home when I received a text from Dixie. I was the only one here at home while Dixie was in our bar.

Dixie: Jay was here earlier with a woman named NIcole. Mom suddenly slapped Jay. Mom was going there in the house now. Nicole said something had happened to you and Jay before in our house.

What the f**k?!

I was so nervous right now after reading Dixie’s text! I do not know what to do. I texted Raf where he was. Who is Nicole? And what happened to me and Jay? Why did Mom slapped Jay? Damn! I heard someone opened the gate so I am expecting that it’s Mom. I was in my bedroom, pretending to be busy with school works when Mom came in. I looked at her and pretented to know nothing.

“Mom, what’s up?” I asked. She went in front of me and slapped me real hard.

“You shameless woman! You are really a shame to us! You had s*x with someone now, huh?! You flirt!” She slapped me again but this time, I cried.

“Mom, what the hell are you saying?!”

“Someone complained to me earlier at the bar! Do you know what I did? I slapped the man! I will be able to be imprisoned because I didn’t think that he was still a minor!” I can’t believe what my Mom just said.

“Mom, calm down! They are just ruining my image of you. I didn’t do such a thing.”

“The woman said you are not stopping her boyfriend! You are always texting and you cannot move on because something happened to the both of you!”

Fuck that girl! f**k you, Jay!

“Mom, that’s not true! Sarah just texted me! I don’t even talk to Jay. Also, nothing happened to us even if you ask me to have a medical to prove to you that I am still a virgin!” I shouted. I’m so annoyed right now because of this news. My anger is boiling because of Jay and his f*****g girlfriend.

My cheek hurts because of the two slaps from her. Mom was already crying in front of me. “I thought he was old because of his height. Do you have her mother’s phone number?”

“I know Jay’s mom and she’s nice. I’ve talked to her before.” I told her to calm her down. I picked up my phone and called Raf. “Hello? Raf? Can I ask for your mom’s number?”

[“Hello Blair, I heard what happened. Mom and Jay were already in the police office. I will text you Mom’s number.”]

“Okay, thank you.”

When he gave me his mom’s number, I immediately called him and talked to Mom after turning on the loudspeaker.

“Hello? Is this Jay’s mom? I just wish I could--”

[“ Are you the one who slapped my son? You witch!”]

Me and mom were both surprised by what we heard. Mom’s head immediately warmed up again, “I would have apologized but that’s how you behaved right away, huh!”

[“What? Patience? Ha! We will meet up here in the police office.”]

Then the call ended. “Mom, they slandered me. I’m still a virgin and nothing happened to us. Besides, his girlfriend said that I was still talking to Jay but it’s not true. I could show them all of our conversations,” I told Mom.

“Come one and get dressed. We will go to the police office.”

Damn you, Jay! You created a mess because of what you’ve done! I clenched my fist out of anger. Just wait for me, you dumbass!