Chapter 3
799 Words
Emeri
The day after the party is the worst scenario ever. I have a major headache and my stomach feels jelly. Probably because I drink so much last night and since I couldn't drive anymore my best friend Elena decided to take me in her house for sleep over.
I'm so lucky to have a best friend like Elena. She was there for me the whole night. She didn't leave my side no matter what happened. And to show my appreciation and gratitude. I invited Elena to eat out. Anything she wants. So we end up here in a fancy restaurant.
"Jefferson is still head over heels with you." Elena said while we are eating. "He keeps on following you last night."
I just shrug my shoulder. "Jefferson didn't know the meaning of the word surrender Elena." My best friend laugh softly. "I denied him for so many times but look at him, still kicking."
"You really don't like him?" Elena inquired. I even felt her eyes on me. "He is a nice guy Emeri."
This time I looked at her. "I'm not looking for a boyfriend right now."
Elena knew that I wanted to focus on my study and move to College. I want to show my parents especially mother who always pushes me to my limit. I didn't want to disappoint her. Never.
All of a sudden my eyes drifted to this person. A hot and cold sensation runs through my veins. I was shock not because I saw her but because the way she made me feel. Weird. Why this woman is always there, wherever I go? She is like a shadow in daylight and moon in the dark. Is she stalking me?
At first, I thought Avery is on a date with a handsome guy but I noticed that they have something in common. They actually look the same.
"Wait, is that Avery?" Elena blurted out. She is also looking at them.
I quickly looked away and returned my attention to my dessert. "Who cares."
"Oh. She isn't." As if Elena didn't hear what I just said. "I know that guy!" She returned her attention to me. "It's Emert. Avery's twin brother."
Wait, what? Avery has a twin? But who really cares?
"I'm not interested Elena." I stated. I didn't want to show any interest. It is Elena who is showing so much interest with Avery and her twin.
"Mm. Emert is so hot." My best friend whispered without blinking. There were stars and hearts through her eyes while looking at Emert. Yes, he is a good looking but it has no effect on me. "I was wondering if he is single or—"
"Elena." I stopped her.
This time Elena looked at me with a glare. "What? Allen is so perfect."
I just shook my head in disbelief. Sometimes Elena is such a flirt. "Whatever Elena." I grabbed the water and drink it slowly as I looked at Averi. She is smiling from ear to eat, there were stars in her eyes like the brightest in the Universe.
"Anyway, there's a party—"
"Again?" I asked incredulously. Party are everywhere since this is our senior year and we are almost out in high school. "I don't want to go."
Elena dropped the fork and knife. "Ha? Why?"
"I don't like." I replied sternly. "So don't you—"
"Avery is coming too." When my best friend said that, it feels like she us challenging me. Why Avery though? Should I really care? "So are you coming or not?"
My jaw tightened. "Are you challenging me?"
"Challenging you?" Elena asked in amusement. "Of course not, I was only asking."
"Sure you weren't." I said with an eye roll. But srill, I didn't want her to think I'm being coward or what. "And fine. I will go to the party if that's what makes you happy."
"Yes!" Elena squealed with a celebratory dance. "But who is going to be your date Emeri?"
"I don't need a date."
"You need it Emeri." My best friend stabbed the chicken using her fork with a thoughtful look of her face. "To avoid Jefferson." She has a point there. "So I was thinking if you could message Matteo—"
"Why me?" I questioned her.
"Because he will be your date—"
"But it's your idea not mine." I stated the fact. "I'm not desperate Elena."
"Fine." Elena shrugged. "I will message Matteo."
"But—" I was trying to protest.
"No ifs, no buts please Emeri." My best friend begged. "This is for you, not for me."
I just sigh in defeat and focus my attention to my food. Elena wouldn't insist something if it's not for me. So yeah, I kinda understood what she was trying to do.
To protect me.
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