Chapter 8

Elleiana's

"Hey! Let's take a selfie!" I said and pulled Blake closer to me.

I didn't bother to check the picture anymore, I posted it right away and captioned it with...

"HBD, babe!! #birthdayboy #nyc"

"Did u tagged me?" Blake said and he smiled.

I smiled back. "Of course! Many of my friends are greeting you, say thank you to them."

"You sound like a mom, but yes, I will." He said laughing.

I just raised my brows at him. This kid.

While waiting for our transportation going to the hotel, I called my mom first.

Just to update her that we landed safely.

"Hey Mom," I greeted her when she answered.

"Hi! How's your flight?"

"It's good," I said and looked at Hendrixx giving me coffee.

'Thanks.' I mouthed and he smiled at me.

"Don't forget to update me and your brother always, okay?" She said.

I chuckled. "Okay. I love you."

"I love you too. Take care." She said and ended the call.

"Your mom?" Hendrixx said.

I nodded.

"Hey, guys! Let's go. Taxi is here!" Blake said so we immediately picked up our luggage.

After fixing the luggage in the car, I sat on the back seat with Blake.

"Are we staying in a hotel or you booked an Airbnb?" I asked Hendrixx who is sitting in front of me.

"I just booked a hotel. Airbnb is too big for us three." He said and chuckled.

I nodded and took my phone out. I opened my Social Medias to see some updates. I opened my Instagram to stalk Miss Maja's account. Miguel's mom.

We still follow each other even though my brother and Miguel's sister are not together anymore.

My mom and Miss Maja still invite each other on every occasion. They are best friends ever since my brother and Miguel's sister became boyfriends and girlfriends.

I saw her story. They already landed.

I knew that they're also here because I talked to Miguel earlier on the plane, I also saw his sister...

I saw her after how many years, I'm not mad at her... I just remembered how hurt and broke my brother was when she said no to Kaidenn's proposal.

But I'm happy for the both of them now. They already reached their dreams.

Kaidenn, my brother, already graduated and is now a Doctor. And I heard that Felice, Miguel's sister, is now a Lawyer.

I just replied to Miss Maja's story and went to my account.

I liked all the greetings they commented on for Blake. I only replied to my friends.

I checked the story I posted.

It's a Black and White photo of the airport and I captioned it with,

"Finally..."

I checked the viewers and I was surprised when I saw Miguel's account.

So he's stalking me, huh.

I decided to stalk him too.

@migsadams._.

0 Posts 4,005 Followers 90 Following

success in my veins.

He has so many followers but he doesn't have any posts? How does that happen? Is it because he's a basketball player?

Or did he just put it all on archives? Nevermind.

I messaged him that I want to meet him later, it is not that important though. I just want to hang out with him.

I want to be friends, you know...

: Hi! saw ur mom's ig story. You're already here in NYC?

A few minutes after sending, he replied.

@migsadams._.

: Yes. Hoping to see you around!

I smiled while typing a reply when I read his message.

: Actually, I want to ask you out. I just want to ask something. Is that okay?

I'm not going to ask him something, that's just an excuse. Because I can't think of any other reasons.

While waiting for his reply, Kaidenn called.

"Hi," I said as soon as I answered the call.

("Hey, how's New York?") he asked.

"Still the same." I smiled and I heard him chuckled.

("Mhm. I just called because mom texted me that you already landed.")

"Yup. 30 minutes ago."

I heard a woman called him so he ended the call without saying goodbye.

I just shrugged.

When I opened my Instagram, I saw that Miss Maja reacted heart to my message and Miguel already replied.

@migsadams._.

: Sure. I'll message you later.

I immediately typed a reply, but he left me on read. That's okay. I think he's busy or tired from the flight.

I felt drowsy so I thought of going to sleep first.

I didn’t sleep that long, maybe about 15 to 20 minutes. Blake tapped me on the shoulder to say we were already here at the hotel.

The New Yorker Hotel.

"This place is beautiful," I said.

"Let's go. I want to rest." Hendrixx said.

I nodded and pulled my luggage.

"Are we all staying in the same room?" Blake asked.

Hendrixx faced him and raised his brows.

"Yes? Why?"

Blake laughed. "Chill. I'm just asking."

"Uh...I'm going out," I said and looked at them.

The shock is obvious on their faces but it also disappears immediately.

"You're meeting someone?" Blake asked and I nodded.

"Okay. We'll also go out for dinner later." Hendrixx said and smiled.

I smiled at them and messaged Miguel that I'm already getting ready.

: Hey, I'm already preparing. See you later!

After sending it, Hendrixx called me because the room is ready.

When we went upstairs, I quickly got ready to leave.

I retouched my make-up and opened my luggage to change my clothes.

"Are you sure you're wearing that? It's kinda cold outside." Blake said.

I'm wearing my Jeans and Bustier Top paired with my Ankle Strap Sandals.

"He's right. You won't wear your coat?" Hendrixx added.

I chuckled. They're so cute.

"Of course I'll wear my coat!" I said laughing and took my duffle coat.

They shook their head and continued to fix their things.

I'm fixing my bag when I received a message from Miguel. I opened it right away.

@migsadams._.

: Hey. Sorry for the late reply. Omw to Bibble and Sip! See you.

I typed a reply.

: Hi! It's okay, no worries. See you!

After sending it, I took my things and said goodbye to both of them.

After almost 20 minutes, I arrived. I quickly looked for him when I entered the cafe. I didn't have a hard time finding him because he was waving his hands.

I smiled at him as I approached.

"Hey," He greeted me and also gave me hot choco.

"Thank you. How's the flight?" I asked and sipped on my drink.

"Good." He smiled.

I smiled back.

We were silent for a moment not until he cleared his throat.

"You said you want to meet because you'll ask something? What is it?"

I smiled awkwardly. "Oh...It's an excuse,"

He raised his brows.

"I just want us to be friends..." I said and avoided his gaze.

"Friends?" He asked and I nodded.

He nodded and looked at me with a smile.

"I don't want us to be friends." He said with a restrained smile.

I frowned.

"Why?"

He raised his brows.

I raised mine too.

"Mhm? Why? What do you want?" I said and crossed my arms.

He grinned and looked me straight in the eye.

"I want you to date me." He said without hesitation.

My eyes widened...