Argument

For the past few days, nothing important happened in my life. Only waking up early in the morning to attend school. Listening to lectures in class then eating when it is break time. Waiting for the school hours to end after that going home.

So today is Saturday meaning I shouldn't do anything about school works yet here I am writing an essay with my subject partner.

"I told you that guys can also have multiple girls that they can pursue!" Warrick said

I rolled my eyes because of his opinion about the topic that we should do an essay about. We are currently in our garden in front of the house so we could have some fresh air open space while working.

Our subject teacher told us to do an essay about courting. Apparently, it is one of the topics that we will tackle for the next meeting on that subject. She wants us to write an essay, reflection paper, story, or anything to explain what really is courting, wherein everything starts as they've said.

"How can you agree with that situation? You are the one who is courting a girl yet you want to have multiple girls to court, for what reason exactly? More chances of winning?" I answered him

One girl and boy by partners is what our subject teacher did about the partnering for this work because she said that way both parties can have a say about the topic. I ended up with Warrick as my partner which is great I guess? He's a great subject partner 'cause he's sober when it comes to academic works, well that's what he said.

"So you're saying that girls are the only ones allowed to entertain numerous people at the same time?" he asked me while crossing his arms and giving me a 'what the heck?' look

"What I'm saying is you can't court girls at the same time! You should be faithful to the one you're pursuing not like you're collecting them that if a girl dumped you, you can jump to the other one!" Is he crazy? You're courting her to obtain her 'yes' but you're courting multiple girls at the same time? How the hell does that work?!

"Girls are allowed to entertain tons of men, why can't men do the same? And besides why settle for one when you can pursue a lot?" I can't believe this man! Is this the kind of mindset guys have when it comes to courting? Not minding who they court as long as someone will take them?

I looked at him and spoke. "You don't understand, do you? The main purpose of courting is pursuing the one! Only one! How can you prove to her that you are worthy when she knew that she isn't the only one you are pursuing?" I asked him seriously before drinking a glass of water beside us.

"I know that. It's just unfair for the guy that he's doing everything he can to get a higher chance than the others but in the end, he didn't get chosen." he then said while looking at me seriously as well

"Then you're not good enough," I said harshly and focused my mind on my laptop to search some articles about courting

"What?" he asked while looking at me shockingly because of what I said

It's true though. If she didn't choose you then there is someone out there whom she thinks deserves her more. But, just because she didn't choose you, you will have an ill feeling about her. And then thought that you could've entertained numerous girls so that you don't feel lost once she dumped you.

"It's your fault anyway. You interrupted the lonely yet peaceful life of the girl that you will court because you want to be a part of her life, for what? To love her and then make them cry? To have the right to hurt her? If your relationship with her got to the point that you married her then impregnate her and let her handle your children? Yeah right, Daddy said that no boy can ever be worthy of a girl. Boys make it seems that they are the good guy on the courting stage but if they were left alone a lot of things happen because no one is looking. It's not that I hate courting. I just don't like the part wherein guys only show their good side so that they get chosen." I answered Warrick once again but I wasn't looking at him

"Yeah, you're right. I don't like guys who made that impression on you girls, that's why you judge so easily." he then stood up and went inside the house without any word

I then watched his back while he was walking. "Guys like you?" I chuckled

"You know Princess you're not wrong." I looked beside me when someone spoke and I saw my older brother, Wyatt.

"What do you know about courting anyway? It's not like you ever did that? Besides I'm not generalizing anything. If the stone hit you well I can't do anything about that when it's true." while watching his move when he sat on Warricks' chair

"I'm planning to actually." while looking at me seriously

I also looked at him without breaking eye contact. "I have an assumption brother." I said while squinting my eyes "But I'll need more proof that my own eyes can see."

He chuckled lightly and stared at me with amusement in his eyes while I kept being serious. "Princess, I really don't know who are you pertaining to." oh don't play with me you know that I know the girl that you have your eye on, you're just playing dumb.

"Whatever, I just know Wyatt and I know what you are capable of. If the girl that would be your leading lady is just around the corner and I know her, I would gladly help that girl to hurt you." I said while typing in my laptop

"You do realize that I like someone, right? Actually, you know her. If what you saying is true then maybe you should help her. Not all guys are the same princess so don't judge them easily." he looked at me with a worried look

"Brother, I know the right and the wrong. You said it yourself before, you don't trust any guy for me. What I said about courting is true. How dare you entertain a lot when you are pursuing someone? How can you call yourself worthy of that persons' 'yes' if in a simple courtship you're not faithful already?" I looked at him while raising a brow, waiting for his answer

"You know princess Warrick is right. Why pursue only one when you can pursue a lot? It's not that the girl that you will court only has one suitor and you think that's you? Besides other girls has an impossible to reach kind of standard, in other words, it's useless to pursue only one girl when you can't meet her expectations" he said to me

So I'm useless? Just because I have high standards? Is having a good guy as your man that rare? Everywhere you look only guys that are thirsty to receive a single 'yes' is what you can see? Boys, that have thick faces that steal you from your parents and tell them they will treasure you, but will never even happen? Only in front of your parents will they show their good side making them look worthy? Is it that bad to wait for that one guy who'll prove themselves because you know your worth that's why you have high standards?

"And that is the answer to my question. Well said of words. Courting means you need to prove yourself that you are worthy despite how many your rivals are. It's not always about flowers, teddy bears, and chocolates because not every girl needs and wants that. Now if you may excuse me I would rather leave you here than hear your words about girls having high standards." and got my laptop before standing up and started walking towards the house

I saw Warren and Warrick eating cookies while watching the television. I walked in front of them not saying anything and went to the kitchen to drink some of the iced tea Jane made. I was drinking when I felt a presence behind the table.

"Princess, are you mad at Wyatt?" I turned around and saw Warren crossing his arms while leaning on the wall, waiting for me to finish drinking

I finished a glass before putting the glass in the sink and then looked at Warren. "I'm not mad at him. I just want to have a drink of the made iced tea, that's why I went inside already."

He approached me and then hugged me gently. "Princess, not every guy is the same that's why Wyatt's opinion is like that." he let me go and then looked at me adoringly "You really are a lady now. You already know too much about those things, I think I need to keep an eye on you now." he chuckled lowly

"No need, I'm fine just because a guy is good-looking doesn't mean I like him already besides I don't have any experience with guys," I replied before he let go of me

"Oh so you want the type that is a walking red flag, a great guy, and smart?" he asked me teasingly

"Not bad actually HAHAHA it's now like they exist right?" I answered him before going out of the kitchen when Warren said something

"Warrick exists, princess" and went out first while I was left dumbfounded in the kitchen

What's with Warrick? What does he mean by that? Is there a guy that my brothers like for me now, and that's Warrick? It's not like I like him. I'm just surprised that Warrick got a compliment from Warren.

The world is spinning again! The Lord is true! Oh My Gosh, it's new that's why I'm still standing here! Sadly I don't like Warrick whom I like is Ahllen. Ahllen in Canada that I have no idea if he's ever gonna come back here in the Philippines.

It's pitiful for the likes of me that the guy that I like now lives across the planet and I don't even know when he will be back. Should I just find another guy that I will like? Should I ask Taya for one? I'm sure that girl has a long list of guys. Alright, I'll just ask for one guy so that my life wouldn't be so boring.

"Princess, Warrick said he's going home already!" they shouted from the living room

I went to the living room and saw Warrick carrying the things he brought here. "Will you come back tomorrow? We should finish the essay you know." I said while leaning my back to the wall, watching the three of them huddling in front of the door.

"Oh really? You'll come back tomorrow Warrick? Then we'll wait for you to finish your work and we'll go to the music room, we heard you know how to play." the twins said while tapping Warricks' shoulder as if they have a hidden message that they're passing from one another that only the three of them knows

"Of course, I'll come back tomorrow, just prepare yourself because I believe we will have an argument again." I rolled my eyes at him then turned my back and waved goodbye.

Weird it feels like the three of them have gotten close to each other as if they've known each other for a very long time. I didn't mind the three of them again and just proceeded to my room. I roamed around finding something to kill some time but then I thought to call Taya instead, maybe she has some gossip to tell.

"Wyatt, you should lessen calling me, someone might notice!" I was shocked about what she said

"Taya, this is Winslet for your information? And the heck Wyatts' calling you?! Wait, don't bother to answer. I already warned you and I don't care if your get hurt because of Wyatt and if ever you did I will really laugh at you. Anyway, I called because I thought you have to share something now I got bored because of what you said. Bye for now." I didn't wait for her to respond

The heck with those two?! Are they in a relationship already? And I don't know anything. This is bad, someone is not telling something! I need to investigate but that's not necessary anymore what I heard is enough but I'll keep my eyes active whenever they're around 'cause I think Taya will never say anything if I haven't caught her red-handed.

My head hurt because of that information so I decided to lay down on my bed when I didn't even realize that I fell asleep. I just noticed it when someone was tapping my shoulder to wake me up. When I opened my eyes I saw the man lingering around my friend!

"Princess, it's nighttime already wake up," Wyatt said and was about to exit my room when I spoke

"Don't hurt her Wyatt and don't you play dumb with me I'm watching you, the both of you. You're both so obvious and I'm not even surprised if she really is her but let me tell you this," I stood up and went to him who was waiting at the door "I will let you hurt her and vice versa because you both already saw that coming. I won't interfere, heck I don't care about your relationship I just don't want to know or to see the both of you crying. I won't ask about what's going on between you two. You both know I hate secrets, but promise to tell me what's going on if worse comes to worst, okay? Like it or not, in reality, I will be in between because I'm your sister and she's my friend. I won't ask about anything if I won't hear it from one of you but I don't want to choose between you and her if I'll console someone."

"I won't my, princess." he smiled at me and put his right arm around my shoulder then we both walked downstairs

"It's a good thing you made up. Come on you two let's watch a movie. Mommy and Daddy said they can't come home tonight and just stay in the company to sleep because they have a lot of things to do. If you'll get hungry there's food in the kitchen." Warren said when he saw Wyatt and I came downstairs

We watched a lot of movies. We only stopped to eat dinner and gave up when I said I'll sleep early. They stopped watching and said they'll give me a 'goodnight' greeting in my room. When we arrived at my room I waved my hands to them as a goodbye.

When I got inside my room I went to my bathroom to take a half bath. When I was finished washing I went to my walk-in closet to choose a pajama to wear. After wearing my pajama I go to my vanity mirror and started to do my night routine for my face.

I felt satisfied when I finish the things I need to do before sleeping and went to my bed to have sweet dreams when my phone light up from my bedside table. I reached for it and saw a text that I think will not help me sleep tonight.

Unknown Number:

"Have a goodnight, L. Sweet dreams and wait for me."

- A