Chapter 3

While Gino and Zach were still shopping, I was talking to Kevin. Kevin said that they want their suit to look like a new one. It's like tomorrow, just because Athella invited them too. Since he probably has too many friends, I won't be surprised if he runs in the election and wins. She has a lot of friends, but of course the 'Squad' is her favorite. She looks like Samantha, from the University Series I'm reading. When she read that, she wanted to try how Samantha's life goes on. So I won't be forever wondering if they are the same as before. She even said she wants to become an Author too. So that he can somehow share his life. I even pissed her off, I told her that, what lesson will your readers learn if that's the case? Then he said, just kidding hahaha " You know Acqui. " Kevin said "What is it?" " Do you know that Zach is having a hard time now. " He said to me, looking at me all at once. "What do you mean?" And I just looked at something else. I can't stand staring at people. I'm afraid that maybe, that I might see something that shouldn't be entered. "He's now suffering, we don't know what we should do. Even though, we're always with him, there's still a wall between him. He doesn't want us to be involved in the dark. If only we'll help him, I wouldn't ask you for a favor."

When he said the last word, I suddenly couldn't speak. "You mean, you want to used me? So that, he can express the darkness of him?" Because of what he said, my answer got stronger. Never in my entire life, that someone would use me. But my other side, want to help too. "I'll think about it." He smiled bitterly at me, and he just looked up. "You can also benefit with this." "What are you talking about?" "I know if you're falling for him little by little. There will be an opportunity for him to fall for you. You already have the blessing Acqui, won't you grab it anyway?" "Even so, you don't have to use my feelings towards him. I can help, but my feelings are not part of it.

"I know some of the girls out there, Acqui. I also know that you are just like them. You should grabbed it." "We are not the same as other women you meet, Kevin. Please put that on your mind." I promised and calmed myself down. Even though I already have my feelings for him, I won't make an excuse just for that. I don't want to sacrifice my feelings ever. A silent minute passed and no one spoke to us. Until Gino came to us.

I don't know what is going through Kevin's mind. But for me, I'm having problems. I'm just thinking about the scene, I'm stressed. What if it's true, I can't handle it anymore. I don't want to be a complete lunatic. I just sighed, when Kevin suddenly spoke between Gino. "I'm sorry Acqui. But please, help me." He said before standing up and walking towards Zach. I took a deep breath again, before I faced Gino. Because I know he'll convince me to do it. "Kevin already said what I was going to say, Acqui." He said and smiled bitterly. "I'm just going to help Gino, I don't want to take advantage of the problem you'll be facing right now. I hope you understand. And I'm going to think about it too. I don't want to regret it later, Gino." He just nodded, knowing if he understood what should be understood by the two of them. A silent came in for us. I was surprised when my phone suddenly vibrated. It's Sky.

(Hey, where are you? We're here across from the mall you own. Just wait, what? Wait Athella, don't mess around. Just wait Acqui, I'll be right out. Ah, it's at España de Restaurant I guess whoever is with you, bring them here first. We're hungry ) "Sir, how long have you been?" I asked and he looked at me. "Why, are you hungry? Wait, I'll just call them." I just nodded, before he left to go see the two.When Gino finished saying yes, Zach went to me and carried me to him. The monkey is really chugging-,- "Where's your friends?" He looked at me. " España de Restaurant. " Quickly told him. A few minutes later we arrived at the Restaurant that Sky said. I could clearly see their big mouths, but when they saw us, their food became modest. Seriously? I smiled foolishly at them, before sitting in the seat next to Zach and Gino. "It took you a long time!" Dweyne glanced at me. I just widened my eyes at him, and simply kicked his leg that was right in front of me. Because we are sitting opposite each other, it is not difficult to step on his foot.

"ouch!" He said and stared hard at me. "Where are you Dweyne?" Athella asked curiously. "An ant just bit my foot." He explained and looked at me angrily. "Ant? Seriously?" "Just don't mind him guys, let's eat." I promised and turned to Dweyne who just smiled. While eating, Dweyne's prickly stare at me could not be avoided. Because Zach was putting my plate of dessert. I don't like sweets but I'll just try. But it looks like the crazy is recovering. "Zach, Acqui is not a fan of sweets." He raised his eyebrows at me. "Oh! I don't know that" " It's okay Zach, maybe for now. I'm going to eat sweets." I winked at Dweyne. "Oh okay." I still can't escape Dweyne's angry stare at me. It's up to you They must have felt the tension, towards me and Dweyne, so Athella decided to open the topic. "It's great, you guys are really popular in D.U. I have school mates who want to talk to you or can't even take a picture." He was still amazed. " We can't stop them for that Athella. " Zach said. "At first, we thought the three of you were studying at N.U. But it turns out we're on the same campus." " Nostegious University is not my type. " Gino looked at Sky and me at the same time. "Of course, the N.U. only hires sensible and educated people, right, Acqui?" "Yeah. That's why you didn't really pass there. And I heard that you're already blocked listed there." I looked back at Gino at the same time. " Hahaha yeah, because Kevin did something. Then we were among those who did it because we got kicked out. It's possible that Zach didn't come with us but he insisted." Gino continued. "Well, we're also not allowed to wander around their Campus Acqui. It's very strict, but you didn't get choked there Acqui." Athella replied. " We are used to such a scenario, Athella. We are so used to enjoying it." "But because of that, we can't be there, it's Acqui who comes to us. I guess the Guard already knows them so they don't ask for I'd." " Really? " Zach turned to me in shock. "Because you didn't know each other before, you didn't notice Acqui going to D.U. Athella was right, because N.U is so strict, we still have to waste time to go to D.U. But that's okay, because Athella is the one gassing my car or Sky.

But they have been to N. U once and they say they will never go back there. Of course, who wants to go back there, if you have a Guard in front of you. It is recommended that you wait until then in the waiting area. Wait until the guest arrives. Then you will talk only there. As in, outsiders are not allowed to tour inside the Campus. It was suffocating at first, but that's okay to avoid trouble for us. Also, even then Sky and I were very lazy in studying, but now we are not. Because when , you did not pass the passing score of the quiz. You'll be the one to clean the whole campus, and what's worse, your classmates will order the students to spread out so that they don't finish immediately. That's what they do to the students, so that they learn to study hard. Why am I saying this? Well based on experience HAHAHA "Is it, everyday?" Zach asked curiously, while his eyes just stared at me. "Not everyday, only once in a while when they are not given many activities. Or if they do, they work there too." Athella said. "So true. When Acqui and I get bored. I mean when I'm bored, I invite her to go to Dellã University. I guess that's also an opportunity, so she can see her crush." I glared and kicked Sky's leg. They're just going to dump me here. "Who's her crush?" "Chris." Dweyne replied. Wahhh I feel like I want to swallow the earth. "Chris Voltaire?" Kevin said. "Oh Chris? Isn't that gay?" Gino asked. "Yeah. Chris is a gay. How come?" Zach said. I don't even know why I suddenly had a crush on Chris. But first of all, I didn't know that Chris is a gay. If he's gay, I mean if I just know he's gay why would I have a crush on him. Right? I guess that's in the past. And anyway, is it wrong to have a crush on a gay person? They are still men, they just have a woman's heart. Ah just! "Sos, don't ask Zach. I guess that's in the past. The past should also be forgotten, right Acqui." I forced a smile to them, even though inside I wanted to tear them to pieces. It's stupid " But as far as I remember, Chris is no longer at Dellã. " Athella said "Yeah, he's in Nostegious." I answered "So you're not going to Dellã?" Zach asked "Of course, Sky and I are going. So we're friends already." "Because you're busted." Dweyne said. "Busted? You flirted?" He asked me again. " Confessing my feelings is okay, at least he knows that I have a crush on him. Then, why are you frying me? " I angrily glanced at the three.

"We don't have so much topic, Acqui. I hope Zach also knows how stupid you are with Chris." "I'm not crazy in love with Chris." I just told them. "We know." They laughed together. I bit my lip when Zach stared at me intently. He even tilted his face to see my reaction. I just want to sink to the ground, because of the shame they are doing to me. "Are you going home, then?" He asked me while still not removing his gaze from me."Yes. I'm just going to finish my Research and Sketch." I just smiled at him. "Can I?" I actually looked at him when he said that. "Oh! My parents and Sky can't be strict. We're not allowed to let boys into the Condo." "I just want to see your sketch." "Even so, maybe when ahm. When it's okay with them. I don't want to be reprimanded right now." I said again.

"Okay. If that's what you want. I understand." He just smiled at me. "What's that, sweet. Are you guys?" Sky asked. "What is your question Sky? Do you think Tito is willing?" Dweyne said "Oh I forgot. It's not allowed. So you don't have a label?" " Sky. We're just friends. Nothing more, nothing less. " I promised. They were quiet when I said that. But Athella had a really strong heart and asked her face to face. "So what if, Zach is flirting with you. Without you knowing?" " I have a phobia of him guys. So I don't know if. "Ok that's enough guys." I just breathed a sigh of relief when Kevin suddenly said those words. Everyone turned to see why, he was also stunned. "Are you." Athella didn't finish what she was going to say when Kevin spoke again. "Can't you see? She's having trouble answering, because of the questions you throw at her. Give her the privacy she wants. Even if we say that, you're too close for her. But she needs privacy too. And if I am at her stage, I'll be embarrassed and ashamed. Your her friend, be a friend." We went together and he walked away.

Should I be thankful for that? Even though we answered earlier? Maybe I should. He saved me for the embarrassment of them. So without hesitation I stood up and followed Kevin. I didn't have a hard time because I saw him on the bench while eating Ice Cream. I just smiled at what I saw. So even though I was a little shy, I just cheered myself up. "I know, you will follow me." " Thank you, Kev. You always fulfill the promise you made. " I just promised him. "Of course, I am your Best Friend. A Best Friend, who'll be the one to protect you. Even if, it can kill me too." He said and I just smiled. He handed me the other Ice Cream, which I didn't realize he had one too. "I'm sorry for being so- " I understand, Kev. It was only because you were angry, that's why you said all that." "I was really struggling at that time, there were many problems that came to me. Then in just a snap, instead of you being my rest. You left me." I was a witness to his suffering then, but not now. He's my childhood friend after all. Just because of an unexpected event, our friendship disappeared. Because I always go to them, and also because we're both only children. So we became closer to each other. Aunt Weiz and Mommy are also friends, so it's okay for me to wander around with them.

Until everything changed, the way we started being strangers. Because of our family problems, it is necessary to leave the country and stay in the States. We're too young for that. I couldn't escape the tears that came out of his eyes. I just hugged him very tightly while I tamed him. "I'm sorry, because of what happened you still had a grudge against me. I promised, I won't leave you again." I smiled for him even though, I don't know if I can keep my promise.