Chapter Sixteen

Aliyah's POV

1 month later.

Just to keep you, updated guys, I and Ruzzel are in a relationship already. It is just for a show. Just to stop Lewis from ruining my life again.

I and Ruzzel also won the dance competition but Lewis remained at our school and was not able to be kicked out. Asking why? A long story.

I am now together with Ruzzel and we are going somewhere I don’t know. He picked me up and I just went along.

By the way, I already reduced the kicks, punches, and slaps that I used to give him. What is the use of hurting him when in the end, I’ll just end up being tired because there is no effect in him.

“My Aliyah, where do you want to have our dinner?”

I rolled my eyes then looked at him. He is focused on driving. Oh, by the way, our endearment is My Aliyah-My Ruzzel. How gross, right?

“Are you crazy? We are not even eating our breakfast for today. Dinner is what you are thinking, that one will happen later!” He fetched me early in the morning reason why I don’t have the time to take breakfast.

“Pardon me, My Aliyah... It is just that I want to be with you until the evening so I’m planning for dinner.”

“Oh really?”

“You are always hurting my feelings my Aliyah. You are not even using our endearment. You don’t love me.”

I gave him a death glare. First, what we are doing right now is just for the show. Second, yes... I think I don’t love him. I don’t know, I am still confused until now. I don’t even know why I agreed to his idea of faking our relationship. Oh, and with the endearment thing, that is also his idea. It's more comfortable calling him idiot than calling him, My Ruzzel. Just the thought of it gives me goosebumps.

We immediately parked as we passed by a fast-food chain. Ruzzel came down and opened the door for me.

"What do you want to eat, My Aliyah?"

"Anything."

I looked for a vacant table, occupied it when I saw one.

I took my phone. I was about to open my social media account when suddenly I realized that it was Ruzzel’s account who is currently logged in. Oh yes right, I have my phone... but even my phone, he wants to invade it. He logged in to his account because he wants to prove to me that he is not hiding anything else. That he is loyal. That he is stick to one.That he is not a Casanova. He might forget that what we are doing is just for a show. He is taking it seriously which I think is not a good idea.

The notification icon on his account is banging to the count of 99+, message icon with 99+ and friend request of 52.

Seriously, is he that famous?

I clicked the notification icon. It was all about posts on his timeline. I checked on his profile. His display picture is our photo together taken during the dance competition. His wall is flooded with greetings.

'HBD'

"Happy Birthday Ruzzel! '

'Handsome! Happy Birthday!'

And the post goes on and on.

So it's his birthday today. Okay, I just got informed.

Just a few minutes later, he arrived carrying a tray full of food he ordered.

He sat in the vacant seat in front of me. He immediately arranged all the food he bought. I was about to take the burger when he suddenly took it. He gave me a smirk. Wait, am I not allowed to eat? Does it mean I have to buy my food here? Psh. Never mind. I will just get the fries.

He immediately grabbed my hand and let it hold the burger he took earlier.

“I just put some ketchup on it. Are you that hungry, My Aliyah? Hahahahha.”

I rolled my eyes and remained silent while secretly enjoying my food. Yes, I am hungry.

After we ate, we went back to the car. This time, Ruzzel is not talking. What’s the problem with him? He is not fond of being quiet.

"Hey, where are we going now?" I asked.

Instead of answering me, he just gave me a blank expression. Is he measuring my patience?

"Where are we going?" I repeated.

"Are you that excited? Hahahahahahah"

I rolled my eyes then sighed. Is he okay? Or perhaps he has a problem. Earlier, he was quiet then just by now, he is laughing so hard.

Maybe, for now, it is better not to pay attention to him. I should sleep while he’s driving. I should find peace. I badly need it.

I was about to close my eyes when suddenly my phone rang.

It was Patrick who’s calling.

"Yes? Okay, just text me the exact address. Be there in a while."

Then I ended the call. Our frat is fighting. I must go there.

"Who called you?" Ruzzel asked after I put down my phone.

"It's Patrick, Spongebob’s friend."

Then he burst out laughing. Is that funny? The thing I just said?

“Stop the car on the next corner. I can’t be with you until the evening.” I said without looking at him.

“WHHHHYYYYYYYYY????” Yes, he is overreacting.

“Just stop the car.”

He stopped it then held my hands.

“My Aliyah....” And now he sounded so worried.

For goodness sake! How many expressions can Ruzzel show in just a short period?

I looked at him. He brought his face closer to mine. I would have backed away but it was too late, he is touching my both cheeks already.

"I am worried about you, My Aliyah. I don't want to lose you by any means."

And by that, I also can't speak because of what he said.