Game of Love (Broken Series 2)

Chapter 8

Arianna

We’re here now in our classroom with my classmates. We’re having a meeting for the school festival. Each section must have a muse to represent us in the upcoming beauty pageant on the campus.

Yna and I was busy talking when suddenly our classmates nominate the two of us to become our class representative. I immediately object to it. I can’t do that.

It’s been weeks since Damien serenades me at the gymnasium and since then a lot of people staring at me when I’m going to the cafeteria or when I’m walking in the school hallway. Even inside of our classroom, my classmates keep on teasing me about it.

Speaking of my classmates, I really thought that they were mean and snob but as time pass by I learned that they were easy to be friends with. It was wrong to my part that I judge them without getting to know them first. Actually, they always defending me to the girls here in school because they keep on glaring or saying mean things to me since Damien public out his feelings for me.

My classmates were about to vote between me and Yna, when suddenly Yna stands-up and went in front. She clears her throat before she speaks.

“My fellow classmates. Before we go ahead to voting. I just want to warn you first if you’re thinking to vote for me. Please don’t vote for me…” I glared at her but she just smiles to me sheepishly. “If you’re asking why? Then here is the valid reason. To tell you all the truth, I don’t have a talent to share with everyone. I don’t know how sing and my dancing is not great. And if I’m not mistaken, the pageant has a Talent portion, right?” she added and winked at me.

My mouth fell open because in disbelief that she will do that. Oh, my gosh! Is she really my friend?

"Yeah! She’s right! Our representative must present some talents to the judges and the crowd. Thanks, Georgina for reminding us." Leslie said. She was our class president and lately, she starts to become close to me and Yna.

Yna really pushing me to be our class representative to the pageant. And looks like she’s enjoying that I’m getting nervous because of this. But I still hope that they still choose my other classmate than me.

But my hopes went to smoke when Leslie speaks again. 

"So, guys it's decided that Arianna will our representative for the pageant." She announced.

Everyone agreed except me.

I bow down my head because of the result. I don’t know what to do? I can’t do this. I want to back-out of this but it was a school activity. I know I’m just going to shame this class if I messed up on the stage.

"Arianna please come here in front.” Leslie called me.

Even though I’m not ok with everything I still stand up from my sit and come in front. I stop between Leslie and Yna who’s smiling from ear to ear while looking at me. I’m going to make her pay for this.

I was about to speak but Leslie cut me off.

“You can’t say no about this Arianna. You will represent our class. I know you have doubts. I can see it in your eyes. But don’t worry about everything, the whole class will help with everything. If you’re thinking about the talent portion, we will help you. A lot of here knows how to play instruments here so that you can sing with a band.”

I got confuse. Why did she expect that I will sing?

“I’m not going to sing. I don’t know how.” I said.

Leslie hissed. "You can sing, Arianna. We heard you sing and your good, no you're great. A lot of here knew that. Every time after our gym class, we always took a shower together. You always sing while showering. You have a talent. And as I said a while ago, we will help you.”

I can’t say anything because it looks like I don’t have a choice. I’ll just try my best to do anything I can for our class.

*****

I’m eating my lunch together with Yna, Damien and his friends. Every day when before lunch break, Damien and Nathaniel are always waiting for me and Yna outside of our classroom. They always inviting us to join them for lunch.

Yna was sitting in front of me and Nathaniel is sitting beside her. I don’t what the real score between the two of them. I want to ask Yna about it but I try not to meddle. I want her to open up first.

About me and Damien, Well, he’s still courting me and it’s been almost a month since he did what he does at the gymnasium. I found out that before he serenades me, he talks to my cousin, Kuya Gio and he ask permission to court me. That explains why my cousin was smiling at that time despite what he always reminding me that Damien was a playboy.

Yna and I are eating quietly, we were just listening to Damien’s friend, Bryle. He was the only one who speaks most of the time. His other friends were quiet. Like for Nick, he’s always looking from afar since Ate Cath vanish. As for Tristan, there another friend too. Was keep on glancing and giving murderous looks at Nick. Damien told me that the two were not on good term the reason is related to Ate Cath.

I was back on my senses when I hear someone clear his throat. I look at it and it was Bryle.

“Don’t be too quiet girls. The two of you can speak. Don’t be shy.” He says.

"We’re fine!" Yna respond and smile at him. 

Bryle smirk. "You're so pretty when you smile." he said and winked at Yna.  

I softly laugh because of it but I stop when suddenly Nathaniel stands up and glares at Bryle.

Bryle chuckled. "Chill bro! I’m not doing anything."

"Shut up and stop flirting with my girlfriend." 

I almost cough while drinking my water when I heard what Nathaniel said. I glance at my best friend who doesn't sure if she was going to smile at me or not. I glare at her and it makes her bite her lip. She’s so unfair. How can she not have told me about this?

"s**t! Bro, you too are together now?" Damien asks Nathaniel

"Yes!" that’s all Nathaniel says.

"Congrats!” Damien respond and the two of them fist bump each other.

After that, the others start to tease them. I was watching them but I shifted my gaze to Damien when I notice that he’s staring at me.

I looked at him confusingly. “What?”

He pouted his lip before he speaks. "Honey look at them, they’re already in a relationship. How about us? When are you going to give me your big Yes?"

 I raise an eyebrow at him and he gave me a puppy eye. I can’t believe he’s acting that way. He’s so cute while doing it but I suppressed my smile because of it.

After a while, Bryle changes the subject. He starts talking about the upcoming school festival. The seniors will be the committee of the event, that’s why they don’t need to participate in any competition. They’ll be handling every program and everything about the festival.

I listened to everything they say about it until they open the beauty pageant that I need to join in. I need to know everything about it. Even Yna is listening intently too.

“I’m excited about the pageant. That was the most anticipating event, well for us boys. The participant will be ramping in a bikini.” Bryle beaming in happiness.

My mouth fell open upon hearing it. No one told me about the bikini part.

I look at Yna who looks also shocked about it.

"Georgina?" Nathaniel called my friend. "What’s wrong? Why you look like you were shocked?” he paused for a second before he speaks again.  “Don’t tell me you will be joining the pageant?" his voice raises.

Yna glared at him. "Why do you need to shout? I’m just sitting here beside you." 

Nathaniel’s jaw clenched. "Just answer me!"

Yna heaved a deep sigh. "I’m not! I’m not the one who will be representing our class.” She turned to me and smile. “It will be Aria." 

They all shifted their attention to me. Before I can say or react, Damien suddenly hit his hand on the table. I almost jump in shock because of it. I look at him and he looks mad.

"No, no! Don’t worry about it, I’ll take care of it. No one will see you wearing a bikini. I’m not going to let them." Damien shouted.

He stands up and leaves immediately.