Chapter 29

Alitha's POV

"Where have you been?!" Aunt Caroline's angry and worried face greeted me. As soon as I entered, she was the first one I met. "Did you know we can hardly sleep worrying? It's a good thing Alec called. He told us where you were! But I still can't help but worry."

"I'm sorry, Auntie. I just got carried away and forgot to call you." I said without looking at her. I feel like a small child scolded by her parents. Uncle Dan's standing next to Auntie and examining me.

"Carried away?! What do you mean by that? What did you and Glaiza do?"

"We went to a private resort with some of our friends. We enjoyed the scenery and we swam for almost a day. That's why we have decided to stay overnight. I forgot to call you. I'm really really sorry." It's true. But I will not tell them we were with Nikolai and Cedrick.

"When we tell you to enjoy and be friends with others, we mean that. But asking permission and letting us know where we're you won't harm you, isn't it?" Uncle Dan seems worried also. This is the first time they scolded me like this.

"What if it gets to your father? Maybe he'll pick you up with us right now." Uncle added.

"Darling, not that maybe it could get to him. She is okay. She went home safely. Let's just talk to her." Auntie turned to Uncle and spoke calmly. They looked at each other for a long time and seemed to be talking secretly.

"Fine but it shouldn't happen again, Alitha! The next time you do that, I'll report it to your Daddy myself."

"Yes, Uncle. Again, I am so sorry. I promise it won't happen again." After saying that Uncle turned his back on us. Auntie approached me.

"I won't repeat what your Uncle said, Ali. I also know that you are responsible when it comes to the thing I fear. You know what I mean so please take care of yourself." Auntie also turned her back on me. I sat down on the sofa and I suddenly felt tired.

I did it wrong, I know that. I felt sorry and ashamed for my Aunt and Uncle. But I didn't feel remorse because I was thinking of Nikolai. Staying with him last night makes me feel alive and happy. Funny but I miss him already. I scratched my temple and stood up. I decided to talk to them later after school. I went upstairs to get ready for school.

In less than an hour I was at the University and walking towards our room. I met Glaiza in the corridor with a big smile looking at me. She winks at me and puts her arm in my shoulder.

"How was everyone when you get home? Were you scolded too?" She's smiling like an idiot. I'm sure something bad happened to her.

"I'm sure they scolded you too. What did they do to you?"

"I'm grounded. My routine is just home and school for two months." That's when I turned to her.

"Really? My Aunt and my Uncle didn't do that to me. Why?" I shouldn't have wondered. Glaiza's parents are super strict. They're the same with my Mom and Dad. Her Dad is the Director of the Philippine National Police. That explains why he's so strict with them.

"You know them, don't you?" I shrugged and we continue walking.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah. Are you?"

"Yes. I will talk to them again when I get home."

"Glen will be with me after his class. Dad ordered him to take me home on time."

"How about Cedrick?"

"I will tell him later." I shook my head. Being in a relationship is complicated especially when our parents doesn't know a bit about our boyfriends. "He promised to see us in the cafeteria later.. with Nikolai, your boyfriend."

Upon mentioning about my boyfriend, I now acknowledge the murmuring of our fellow students. I keep on hearing whispers about compliments, gladness, surprises and most of all, regrets and enviousness from the girls who likes my boyfriend.

But I didn't bother to look at them. I let them talk and talk and talk about me and Niko. We reached our room. As on the outside, Nikolai and I also had been the topic of my classmates.

"Ali, are you with Nikolai?" Greg asked me. He was one of the bullies here in the University. I didn't answer him and just looked at him. Our professor had not yet come when he asked.

"He will just make you cry then. He makes you fall for him hard until you're exhausted. When there's nothing left of yourself, he will surely leave you then." I heard all that. But I just ignored it. Maybe he has a grudge against my boyfriend.

"Stop saying nonsense, moron!" Glaiza interrupted.

"You too! Cedrick will do the same to you! Do you think you made them fell in love with you two? Huh! You are mistaken. Let's see who's gonna cry at the end."

What is he saying? Tsk! Maybe I'll make you cry now when you haven't stopped being stupid! Moron!

He didn't speak when our professor arrived. I will not be affected by what Greg told me. I know what I'm doing and I can do it myself. So I have nothing to worry about.

Our first class ended. Since we had a thirty minute break, I thought of going to the comfort room first. Glaiza didn't come because she was lazy. She was talking to Cedrick on her cell phone. They agreed to meet at lunch time in the cafeteria.

I don't know how many times I've looked at my cellphone. I always expect to receive a message from Niko but I was always disappointed. I hate him. He should at least text me, ask me how am I.

I frowned in the mirror after I did my business. I lack sleep but it's not obvious. Unfortunately, I can see the sadness in my eyes. It's annoying. Can I just call him? Or can I just text him first? And what will I say?

Ugh! No, I will not do that. He should be the first to text me or call me. Cedrick was calling Glaiza so why not he do the same?

I stumbled out of the comfort room. But I was almost screamed when suddenly someone grabbed my hand. My back hit the wall and I saw Nikolai leaning over me. He's towering me. I was halted seeing him in front of me. The man who always lingered in my mind. He held one of my wrists while his other was on my waist.

"Hey." He said playfully.

"Why are you startling me?"

"I'm sorry if I surprised you." His face leaning toward me. "I miss you, baby. Did you know that I've been following you?"

"What?"

"I was going to let myself in but I don't want you to be scandalized. So I just brought you here in the back."

"Nice move, huh?" I was calm when I say that. I was playing cool but contrary to how I feel inside.

"Don't you miss me? "

"We just parted earlier. You missed me already?" He tsked. I didn't expect the next thing he did. He kissed me on my lips. My eyes widened at what he did. Maybe someone will see us here.

But that thought immediately disappeared as he licked my lower lip. I was able to moan because of that. He clung to me even more so I leaned more against the wall of the comfort room. He rubbed his lips against mine. But he was not satisfied with that. He gently bit my lip. My lips parted and he inserted his tongue inside my mouth.

I met his tongue with my tongue. He moaned loudly because of the contact. He just kissed me. A kiss after a kiss. Since I miss him too, I poured that feeling into my kisses. We chase our breaths as our lips parted. He pressed his forehead to mine and we both took a breath of fresh air.

"I miss you too." He whispered with a sweet smile on his lips. I smile too. Meaning, he got what I wanted to convey to him. I was waiting for his text message or his call but nothing came. I was looking for him but I could not find him. Now that he is here in front of me, will I still deny it?

"I can't stop thinking of you. You will never disappear from my mind, Ali. Are you charming me?" He kept whispering to me.

"I guess you're the one who charmed me."

"Are you feeling it now?" He laughed softly. I slapped him on his shoulder.

"Ouch."

"Ouch your face! I was waiting for your call."

"Did you? I'm also waiting for your text but I can't be satisfied. I need to see you because I might go crazy thinking about you." I was thrilled at what he said. The feeling is mutual indeed!

"See you at lunch, baby. You need to go." He said backing away from me.

But he still wouldn't let go of my hand. "Let's meet again later at lunch."

"Okay. All right, go away."

"I'll take you in your room." I think my face turned red because I felt it heat up.

"Nevermind. Don't bother, I'm fine."

"Tsk. I insist. I want to take you. Come on." He pulled me slowly. We went out to the side of the corridor together. We're holding hands and he's holding me tight. Our arms are also touching. That is why the whole corridor was filled with murmurs and whispers. They were all looking at us. When we reached my room, he even squeezed my hand before releasing it.

"See you later." He says. I just nodded and went inside. We also grabbed the attention of my classmates.

"Woah. He saw you too. Cedrick told me earlier that Nikolai was restless. He left the class even though it wasn't over yet just to see you."

"Huh?"

"Yes, girl! He cuts his class because of you. He's been waiting for you outside for a while. "Is that why Niko said that he's been following me for a while? My God. What is he doing? Cutting classes just to see me? What is he?

"Maybe he was bored to attend that class. It's not as if it's his first time cutting a class." I convinced myself and Glaiza. Maybe what I said is also true. Maybe I wasn't the reason why he cuts his class. Maybe he was lazy earlier so he went out and just went to me. That's it.

Our class started. I never thought about what Glaiza said. I also don't want to rely and expect as much on myself. When we arrived at the cafeteria, Cedrick and Nikolai were already there with their friends.

But I was surprised to see that Tracey was also there with her friends. Cedrick stood up and greeted Glaiza. Niko also stood up and helped me sit next to him. As before, Tracey was in front of us. But I no longer bothered and just ignore her. I noticed that Niko seemed anxious. He was even surprised earlier when he saw us. Why is that?

"What do you want to eat?"

"Anything." I said. Maybe I just thought that was wrong. Instead of thinking about it, I just ignored it.

Our lunch passed that we were just quiet. But under the table the two of us were holding hands. He squeezes my hand which I reciprocate with a squeeze. He's really acting weird but I also don't know why.

"We'll be ahead of you. We're going somewhere else." Suddenly he stood up while still holding my hand. I look at him with surprise. But he didn't give me a chance to talk. He took my backpack and carried it. We walked out of the cafeteria.

"Where are we going?" I asked when we were in the hallway.

"Away from the people who give me a headache."