Chapter 9

Chapter 9: Oh no

The food was served and it taste so good! It was good enough-- I mean more than enough for me to eat here again. And Dec was really serious when he said he will assure me. Although, I know he just saw this resto but didn't really taste the food. He just made a guess that actually turned right.

"Slowly, sweetie." He mumbled when he saw me eating a bit fast. He is sitted on the other side of the table, in front of me.

I smirked, "Don't worry I won't get fat. And this is your fault. Why? You woke me up and carried me just to jog with you without eating any food." I said and he laughed.

"Just saying." He raised his hands like he was caught while smiling. I couldn't help but to chuckle at him.

"Yeah... I'm planning to have a part time job then a small business and maybe after college.. start working in Italy." I heard Dianne saying.

She's taking a culinary course. And I can say that she's really good in cooking, she has the heart and so much passion for it. And I can say that being titled someday as a pro chef is really for her.

I continued listening to them while eating. I just really can't get enough with this breakfast of mine. This is so original.

"That's a good idea.. really. Besides, having an experience in job and business before the real work is very essential. You're hands are gifted and surely no one can reject you." Chelle replied to her.

They were both beside Vien and their voices were loud enough for me to hear.

"Thanks, that's so much for a compliment. And you, you sure on your course? What are your plans?"

I glanced at Dec and saw him busy chatting with Cal, Cass, and Dam. Vien was listening to their conversation and sometimes joining them.

"Yup, so sure.. like it's my dream since I learned what my dad's work is! And since I was a kid, it has been my hobby to draw houses and other stuffs. And I got more sure about it when Casselle told me what she wanted to be when she grew up. And for the plans, I'm gonna take my course in France like what Casselle's planning to do, like bruh.. France is one of the best country to study architecture. And maybe after studying, I'm gonna build my own firm and affiliate it with Casselle, hoping that it'll be a successful one. Or maybe join it with.. Arc if not with her." My eyes widened with the last sentence she said. I heard it even when she tried to lower her voice.

Oh gosh, this girl.. maybe she likes him, and how can I not know anything about it!?

My reverie was cut off when Dec wiped something on my cheeks.

He smiled at me, "Satisfied?"

I chuckled, "More than satisfied."

We got out from the restaurant and planned to go in a mall like what Casslie said earlier. In five of us, she's the most fashionable, she just so much loves shopping and loves to waste money on clothes and other stuff. While I just have an unusual hobby of hoarding toiletries, especially soap, body gels, and shampoos. I don't know why but I find satisfaction hoarding those things. I get excited every time I plan to buy new kinds or editions of it, and I don't know why my siblings and Dec find it weird. And even my friend.. like why!? Is it really weird? They're the weird ones!

"You owe me.." Dec whispered while walking out of the parking lot. We just reached the mall we planned to go to.

I scrunched my nose with what he said and chuckled, "And why? Did I did something wrong?"

He kissed my temple, "I didn't disappoint you like what you were expecting earlier." He said with a playful voice.

"You're so childish." I shook my head.

He's like a teenager with what he's asking. Nonetheless, it's cute.

"You want me to change being like that to you? Tell me." He asked, chuckling but serious.

"I don't want to, Dec. Just stay what you are, okay? You don't need to change for someone even if it's just for me, hmm? So, what do I owe you?" I asked, smiling. I poked his dimples. His cheeks were a bit red because of the blazing sun. Uou can really notice it because of his warm skin tone.

He smiled lovingly at me before he hugged his right arm on my waist as we entered the mall, "You're really my best advicer. But for the answer to your last question.. you will know later what do you owe."

I just nodded at him while laughing.

***

"Oh my..." Dianne mumbled, I looked at her and saw glancing at me and back to the piece of cloth she's holding.

I raised my brow at her, "Why?" I asked as I walked towards her.

"This will look good on you!" She said, a bit exaggerated. I laugh because of action.

I look at the glamorous dress she's holding. It's very lovely and luxurious in my eyes and maybe as well as hers.

"Let me buy this for you, girl." She giggled. "Do you like it? I'm sure you'll look very stunning wearing this."

I smiled. She's always so thoughtful and this is what I love about her. She's very generous and doesn't even think twice buying things for me. Always. She's very like Dec, a girl version of him. "Yup, I like it. But I can buy it with my own money, Dianne." I mumbled. She handed me the dress and I caress it's fabric gently.

"Don't worry. Money's not a problem." She chuckled.

We wander around stores and after buying much of fashionable stuffs, we started asking each other if we should go home.

I didn't plan to buy so much stuffs, especially clothes and shoes, but I just did! How can we put all of this in the compartment of one car!? It's just so much to carry!

I tapped Casslie and she glanced at me. "I think we should call Ar--" She pointed Dec and I saw him already calling someone.

We waited for their family driver, and when he arrived, they placed all our things in their car.

***

Time: 11 p.m.

We just got home. And gosh it's already 11 p.m.

Time just passed by so fast.

I took a bath again. Wearing just pj's and a sleeveless croptop after being done.

Now that I'm doing a face routine in front of my dresser, I just thought about my gift for him.

I bit my lip. I just took a risk. What if he'll will not approve to it? What if he's planning to do something with his friends after his party the next day?

Then maybe I should just cancel it and book for another? Dad and Mom wouldn't mind anyway. But Lock will surely overreact with it again. But I don't mind. If my parents are okay with it then there's no problem. It's just a four-day vacation.

I look at the things I bought, it almost filled one-fourth of my dressing room. I bought so many t-shirts, dresses, skirts, and even brassieres. Too many to count one by one. I also purchased three stunning handbags and two small purses that is not really needed. I just bought too, too much. And for the weird hoarding of mine, I bought two new, unique editions of body gels and bath bombs again! God, I'm sorry. I know that there are many people starving right now, but I can't really help it.

I started organizing the things I bought in their own cabinets. Although, I know I waste so much money of my parents', I'm so much happy with it.

Chelle, Vien, and Dianne also bought things as many as I bought. In three simple words, I'm not alone. They didn't plan to buy so many things too, but they just did like me and Cass.

After being done, I went out and saw no one inside my room. I went out and brought my phone with me, I was in the middle of the stairs when it rang.

My eyes widened when I saw Leev's name and face on the screen. Oh gosh! It's Dec's cousin calling! I miss her and we haven't chat for a month now!

"Hello?" I cheerfully answered.

"Hi, Casselle!" I heard her cute voice again. So cute. She is just the same age as Dianne.

"I miss you, Leev! How are you?" I smiled even though I know she can't see me.

"I'm very fine, thanks! So.. I called just to inform you that I'm having a vacation there until Dec's birthday! I'm so excited to see you again, it's been a while!" She excitingly said.

"Oh my gosh! It'll be fun, my friends are also here! You should meet them! We will have a girl's night out!" Cheerfulness was all over my voice. I heard her laughing in excitement. "But when are you planning to go here?"

I heard her giggles, "You will about to know later." She said, she's really Dec's cousin.

"No, I know now." I said, chuckling. So she will be here later? That'll be so much fun. "I'm so excited." I mumbled.

"Yeah, me too..." She paused for a while and my brows narrowed with her silence. "I miss Lock so much. Is he there? I'm very much excited to see and hug him." She even giggled like a teenager. My eyes widened in realization.

Oh no...