9.TRISTAN
1590 Words
PENELOPE'S POV
"When I told you to move on, I did not mean that you move on with my man you boyfriend snatcher!"Bella yelled as her lips trembled in anger.
A small ring had formed around us. Fay and Aurora were part of them. I couldn't tell how they felt about the same. I couldn't read their plain facial expressions.
She confronted me all of a sudden and there was nothing I would say to her for I was shocked with the evidence she shoved on my face.
The fact that I didn't say something really agitated her.
She started telling the crowd that I was going out with his boyfriend yet I am supposed to be her best friend. In that moment, I remembered I had seen Saviour and that made me walk away from here.
"Come here b***h!People don't run away from their problems,come face me,"She shouted as the crowd dispersed, obviously dissatisfied because we did not end up fighting.
Tears blinded me on my way out. I was a cry baby and the fact that she misjudged me made me feel bad inside.
Aurora and Fay notice and followed me but I told them to leave for I needed time alone.
Sometimes I pretend to be strong to the extent I defend myself all the time but then when I am alone, I go to a corner and cry. I was weak inside.
I sat at the porch of the changing room and buried my head in my hands . My heart was restless. I hated drama and that is what Bella served me today.
"Hey, you definately need this,"Someone handed me dry wipes. My eyes were still tightly shut as I wiped the tears which were now falling uncontrollably.
You got to be kidding me
"Savior!"I screamed as I hugged him tightly on his bare chest when I finally opened my eyes fully.
"I amm Tristan Blake. "He tattled embracing me tightly.
"No,you are my savior for uou f*****g saved me"I countered as I felt home and safe in his embrace.
I lost a good friend but now I have a close "friend,"
"You just left,"I started scolding him.
"I am sorry that I left . I will never leave again,"He said tugging a strand of hair from my face behind my ear.
"Sure?"I ask with a puzzled face because I never expected that to be that easy. He seemed to be a busy man.
"Sure,"He nodded kissing my hand and I smiled in response.
So perfect.
"Your bikini,"He scoffed looking away shyly.
"What is with my bikini?"I giggled and patted him playfully.
"It is very sexy. That hour glass figure is killing me."He testified staring at my thighs.
By the time I got to know it, he had lifted me off the ground and carried me to the pool direction.
To add icing to the cake, he kept tickling me so I was just laughing heartily. You couldn't tell I was crying few minutes ago.
I never expected him to throw me to the pool right away but he did. The cold water touched my skin sending shivers through my body. I almost touched the bottom of the swimming pool before I come back up kicking and stretching my hand further.
"Come in. Join me,"I threw water at him playfully once I was at the surface.
Aurora and Fay were in the other side of the pool dipping their toes in water. I am sure they were looking at me but when I turned to look at them. They pretended not to look.
Bella was not in vicinity.
"I can swim faster than you can swim, "I bragged to Savior once he jumped into the water to swim with me.
"You got to be kidding me,"He chuckled and swam like a fish in a short time. There was no way I was going to compete with him so he won in bring the fastest swimmer, the challenge that I had started
I didn't know that Aurora and Fay had invited their boyfriends. It was like a triple date.
Laughter filled the air and you could never tell that there was a saga,some hours back.
***
The next morning,
I sat with Paul walker during the Biology class.
Mr Damien was so good in lecturing medical terminologies.
"What is ontology,"He implored and looked around to see who of us was going to answer the question
Just then, Max and Bella made quite an entrance when they walked in with matching t-shirts written King and Queen respectively.
It was like the joke was on me now. I wish Max told Bella of what went down on Starbucks so that she would ask for my forgiveness now that she overreacted yesterday.
"Study of tumor in the brain,"Someone at the back of the class answered.
After ages, the class ended and we were dismissed.
"Hey,"Bella forced a conversation as she tried to catch up with my pace as I walked out of the class.
"What is it b***h!"I had tried ignoring her but she didn't seem to get that fact.
"This are for you. This White roses signify our friendship,"She prattled handing me the bouquet of flowers.
"Thank you sweetheart. Nice try. You cannot accuse me of something and come back to me as if nothing happened,"I stated and patted her on the shoulder before I walked away.
She didn't take the roses back so I was forced to go with them to my room and trash them.
There is no way you can walk on the same road and expect different results. Whatever Bella did can not be fixed by flowers.
Aurora was not in when I arrived so I had all the time for myself.
Fay had left this morning with the boyfriend abd they promised to come back in the next music event which is in six months.
I will surely miss them,the adorable high school sweethearts.
I took a quick shower before I dressed up in a white pull neck and a blur ragged dungaree.
I tied my hair in a neat pony tail before wearing my silver necklace and a matching silver anklet.
Pink lipstick was perfect for the occasion.
***
That night,
"You are late,"Tristan aka Savior complained at the moment I joined him at java.
"I had so many classes today,"I justified myself as he pulled a chair for me to sit.
"You are beautiful Penelope,"He kept saying that as he held my hand.
"Thank you Tristan,"I started calling him by his name for he did not like it when I called him savior.
"What will you have miss?"The waitress whose tag read Leah asked.
"Cappuccino,"I placed my order
"Mr?"The waitress asked jotting down the order.
"I will have Cappuccino too"He said.
"Am sorry, about the fresher's bash,"He opened up after we were served.
"Forget it Tristan,let past be past."I insisted and gave him a reassuring smile.
"I am not the guy to beat around the bush do listen to what I have to say. I love you Penelopeand I would be glad if you become my girlfriend,"He said looking me directly in the eye.
For real he didn't beat around the bush.
Accepting someone in the first date is really a bad idea, but I need to create my own love story.
"Tee,I don't know what to tell you,"I numbled.
"Say yes,"He begged.
"Yes,"I said. I had already considered this. He was a good man so why not.
I should give love a second chance.
"Really? I love you,"He come to this side where I was seated and gave me a peck. Excitement and positive energy reverberated around us.
"We should go, I have a class at seven in the morning,"I requested changing the subject now that his eyes hoovered around my lips.
"Sure,"He was too excited not to give me what I wanted.
"Take a cab,I will come to check on you during the night,"He promised and this time I was lucky to ask him questions.
"But I never showed you my room. How come you want to come?I implored.
"I am a good spy,"He bragged.
"Whatever,"I said boarding the taxi he had payed for.
I gave him the final wave as the taxi speed off.
***
Bella
Hey am sorry
I was selfish
Please don't hate me.
Max
Forgive Bella
If there is someone to blame, it should be me
I rolled my eyes reading their texts.
So now is when she realises that Penelope is a good person?
Anyway,I don't want negative energyright now. I have met my soulmate and am just going to deal with good vibes.
Me
Its okay
Man is to err.
Bella
Thank you so much, this means a lot to me.
Me
Okay.
The next day, the day dragged slowly and it was such a relief when the sun went down. I had kissed him already and all I wanted was to see him tonight.
I wanted to experience this feelings of hanging out with him all the time, posting pictures of our perfect relationship and letting my life revolve around him.
My phone blinked almost immediately and my heart did a summersault when I saw his name popping on the screen.
Tristan
I can't make it princess
I have left town for a couple of weeks.
Take care.
"Leaving!?"
"I will never leave you again,"Those were his words just a day ago.
It is such a shame that I trusted him to keep his word.
Wait, what if I have a curse?
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