Chapter 5

Here I am. Waiting for him to pick me up.

Dress in a white ordinary top and knee rip jeans.

A car stop.

"Hop in Glimm, we're gonna be late!"

What a gentleman he is!

"Your car smells like Victoria’s bombshell" I uttered disappointedly.

"Don't start now Glimm, I am not in the mood."

"okay. Just saying, hate the scent"

And then he looks at me as if he is guilty.

"I’m sorry, I love you Glimm" and then he holds my hands, it is warm but why I feel cold deep inside.

"Can I play music? Is our old CD still here?"

"Yeah, it’s there"

"Found it!"

"It’s our treasure!"

"yeah"

And the music played.

He is singing an FM Static song while I played the guitar.

We sing together. It brings us back to our old days.

And our destination is reached.

"Here we are, let’s go Glimm."

I’m amazed, it’s full of lights, sounds, beer cups and lots of people having fun.

Brick holds my hand and leads me the way.

Everyone is looking at us.

Everyone is staring at me.

"I am starting to look intimidated Brick"

"Don't mind them Glimm"

He stops and kisses me on my forehead.

Sit there, I’ll go get us something to drink.

"Our princess is here" a woman's voice who looks ready to ruin my night.

Ivana and her friends.

Not this time but I am really expecting them.

"Brick will surely going to miss your blow, Ivana, he got his baby now," A red hair lady said in a nasty tone.

What is she talking about?

"I'm going to cry but Nah, this girl is a V so I'm sure.. no, I'm gonna shut up, sorry for acting rude"

"Stop it, Ivana, you are making her uncomfortable" and there is Andre. I want to thank him for interrupting her.

"I'm not doing anything" Ivana protest and give me an eye roll.

Is she a natural bitch?

"So you really came, how was it?"

Andre is really nice. His ash gray hair really suits him.

"Yeah but I think this place is not for me"

"Nope, the party is just getting started!"

Andre comforted me.

"And more revelation for you girl, hope you'll like your stay with us." And she gives me another eye roll before she walks into the other ladies checking on me.

"Ivana is naturally a bitch right?"

Andre said.

"I agree, sorry but is she your best friend? You’re backstabbing her!"

And then Andre shouted.

"Ivana you’re a bitch!"

Then Ivana just wink and tap her ass like gosh!

"see?" Andre laugh.

"Andre, you’re on my seat." Brick said.

And then he moves.

Two other boys arrived and sit next to Andre.

"Hey man," and they greeted each other.

"By the way, this is Rio and Kane"

"Nice to meet you" I greeted.

"You so polite," Rio said.

"So behave yourself guys" Andre warned them.

"And your so pretty, Brick is really lucky to have you" Kane complimented me.

"Don't blush, he is joking!" Brick added.

"Killjoy," I said.

While they are talking about their game, I can't help myself but steal a stare towards Ivana because somehow I can sense Brick is checking on him.

Although Brick is showing his possessiveness towards me, he may hide it but we are like a stranger. Am I overthinking again?

This is not how we are back then.

He seems distracted.

Ivana is flirting with a random guy.

Then suddenly his hand on mine is tense.

"Are you okay?" I ask him.

"Yeah, I’ll get another beer"

"You already got five? You are driving so.."

He never let me finish and he just went on like he never heard what I say.

"He’s just tired Glimm, We have been practicing so hard lately," Andre said and then he offers me his beer. "Don't worry, I will be the one to drive you both home"

"Thanks, Andre! I think I'm gonna accept that beer offer."

"No problem!"

Thirty minutes have passed and still Brick is missing in action.

I am getting tipsy.

"Thanks for the company Andre, are you sure it’s okay for you to sit here with me?"

"Yeah, my pleasure besides I love talking to people like you, make sense"

"really? Then be my drinking buddy"

"Hahaha Brick's gonna kill me if she hears you talking like that"

And then my mood suddenly turns blue.

Where is he?

"Look, I’m going to find Brick"

"Wait, you are not familiar with this place, let me find him for you," he said.

"No, it is fine. I can handle myself."

"Just stay here, listen to me! I'll go get Brick for you, just stay here"

I was left alone on the couch, feeling mad and drunk. What the hell.

I need to pee.

I walk and find the way to the comfort room, I'm not drunk but I feel a little bit dizzy.

I ask one stranger where the comfort room is and before she tells me the way, a girl whispers to her.

"The comfort room is upstairs, there's a room in the last corner, you'll find it there, its a room, by the way, its the only available comfort room"

"No way"

"Welcome," she said.

Gees, but I really have to pee.

I climb the stair slowly, trying not to get any attention from the busy crowd.

Shit.

Lots of love birds making out.

I can't believe I'm seeing them and they did not care at all.

I find the last door and finally.

I knock but maybe no one is inside.

It’s not locked so I open the door.

Where is the light?

So dim.

And then I hear something.

Oh no, to my surprise I accidentally tap the lights on and see two people kissing.

Horrific.

"Bri..ck?"

He suddenly pushes the girl away from him and...

"So you and Ivana? Really?"

My voice is shaky and I can't help my tears.

I am like a baby who is so pretty damn hurt.

"Why Brick!? Why!!!" I want to shout, I want to slap him but my body is trembling.

I can't even move forward.

I can sense his discomfort and panic.

"IVANA GET OUT!!"

"Wait what?" Ivana is shocked as he heard Brick's word.

"GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE!!"

Brick is now mad.

But I don't care anymore.

"No! Let her stay with you! I'm going home!"

"No no! Glimm, wait. Baby come on"

And he ran towards me.

"Don't you dare touch me!" I shouted at him.

And some of the people upstairs run toward us, checking the scene.

I'm doom.

"I HATE YOU BRICK! This will be the last time for us!"

I walk out and left him.

Everyone is looking at me, I don't care if they all see me crying, or looks like a fool in front of everybody else. I don't care.

And then I see Andre, lame!

"Are you okay, what happens Glimm?"

"Don't talk to me!"

"Wait, seriously!?"

I walk out of the house and Andre is still running behind me.

"Glimm, I'll drive you home, it’s not safe!"

"You knew?"

He is confused.

"Knew what?"

"About Brick and Ivana?"

He is reluctant.

"Yeah but.."

"Aaaaaah! I hate all of you!" I shouted.

"I’m sorry Glimm, I swear I warned him already, come on! Don’t get upset with me!”

"I don't know anymore! I just want to cut the ties with all of Brick's circle. Just leave me alone Andre!"

"Okay, I will leave you alone but just let me get you home safely"

I left my phone and I don’t have many options at all, I would rather sit in his car rather than Brick insist again.

His driving quietly.

I am still crying. I am full of questions, why? I keep on asking but all of the answers are nowhere.

"Were here"

"Thank you."

He just gives me a nod and went on.

I can't stop overthinking.

I am in so much pain.

I feel like a walking zombie.

I recall our memories! Back when our only problem is missing each other because of our long-distance situation and some other childish jealousy but not like this. It’s different this time.

Can feelings really change?

As time goes by, will I get over him?

Can I live my day knowing that we are not together anymore?

As I enter the dorm, I found Kayen sleeping soundly. I envy this girl, she can sleep without any worries while I? Can I sleep?

I lie down. I'm exhausted.

I play music and cry silently.

They say college is fun

But the start of mine has no fun at all.

Damn lies.