Chapter 12

POV Max.

Melek came looking for me, as I was afraid she wants my help, yesterday was very confusing for me, I felt very attracted to her and even though she is not the type of woman I would date I still find her fascinating.

But when I see her all excited and excited about her silly crush on my brother, I don't dare to break her hopes, it's very obvious that my absent" minded brother hasn't even noticed the fat girl's feelings.

That's why I decide to be nice and help her maybe this date will work, I don't know my brother doesn't go out with girls he is quite conservative, and he doesn't get carried away by a person's physique either, she hugs me spontaneously her skin is warm I was surprised but I really like the touch of her skin plus she has a scent that fascinates me without a doubt, I don't know why but deep down I'm discouraged by the fact that she and my brother have a romantic date, but I already promised her that I would talk to him.

I decide to call him so she can have that dream date.

" Hi, Noah, there's something I want to talk to you about," I say seriously.

" It's okay," Noah replies.

"Melek invited me to a book fair in Boston, you know she invited you too but I won't be able to attend, I have a weekend training for nationals so don't stand her up," I say annoyed.

" I wasn't planning on it, but it's too bad you didn't come, we would have spent time together and it's been a long time since you and I went out," says Noah, a little sad.

" I will make it up to you, I promise," I exclaimed.

The truth is that I don't have any training at the weekend I will be free, I should just go for a walk with the guys.

Tonight we are having dinner at a pizza restaurant, with Diego, Alex, and Mattew.

They are talking to each other but my mind wanders, horribly.

Diego calls my name, bringing me out of my thoughts.

" Hey brother, what's wrong with you, you're distracted," says Alex.

" What! " I say confused.

"We were asking you what you look for in a girl," says Mattew.

" Diego says he likes smart guys with big hips and big buttocks," exclaims Alex mockingly.

" First of all, she must be authentic, her eyes must be able to transmit to me her emotions, she must make me laugh with her madness and make me kiss her lips every time I see her " I answer.

" Shit, you're a poet," says Alex.

" You even look like you're in love," says Mattew curiously.

"Don't tell me that Chloe has a crush on you, my friend, don't lose your chance or another boy will take it away from you," exclaims Diego.

And you are so right, I am a fool why did I letting Melek, go on that date with my brother and if they truly fall in love, just thinking about it irritates me.

I know she is already at home she said she would take the bus, I try not to think anymore and stop rambling more in my mind and that night I barely glued my eyes.

The next day between white sheets I wake up, it's the weekend, and I'm still thinking about going on the fat girl's date but I'd hate myself if I ruined it for her, what a damn dilemma, I'm going to train but I'm not focused at all.

The guys make fun of all my failures and we go out to lunch together, in presence I am with them but my mind is not as if I am in the clouds, I don't know but I am letting it affect me too much, I can't stop thinking that this could change everything.

In short, difficult decisions require strong wills, I can't take it anymore, it's one o'clock in the afternoon, I take my jacket and my helmet, I leave my bag with the guys and I exclaim.

" I'll see you guys later, I have something very important to do.

I leave in a hurry and take my motorcycle but before leaving the university I see my brother's car parked in the university parking lot, he must have come to the library for something and must be about to leave for Boston.

" Sorry little brother, I can't let you get there, a flat tire will set you back," I exclaimed to myself.

I pull out my pocket knife and sneakily jab his left tire.

Then I leave there with the motorcycle, it is not far, I practically arrived in Boston in 20 minutes, I find myself in the direction where the book fair will take place, about five minutes pass when I see Melek get out of a cab, she does not see me because I am a little far away and with my helmet on.

My heart is racing to see this chubby pervert, half blind and more harmful than rat poison, I don't know why I love you so much, you are very beautiful in casual clothes, she even changed her style and straightened her hair, you can tell she got dressed up for this date, you put too much care into it, strangely I understand you, why look at me, here I am seeing you from afar, I send her a text message and she replies to me gratefully.

But I am surprised to see my brother arriving at the appointment, he repaired his tire and did not miss the appointment.

Shit and I were thinking of casually introducing myself to Melek now I can't.

I decide to stay outside in the parking lot, I don't want to be discovered and nothing will happen either, it's not as if they were entering a hotel, besides, my brother is not that kind of guy.

Several hours go by and I'm bloody bored and overwhelmed.

She gets into my brother's car and they drive away, I follow him from afar, and I see that they stop at a Mexican restaurant, they don't even get in and my brother says goodbye to her after a few minutes.

They don't see me but I'm on the other side of the street and with a helmet, they can't recognize me.

When my brother leaves, I decide to approach Melek.

She opens her eyes like saucers in amazement when she sees me take off my helmet.

I smiled mischievously at her.

" But what are you doing here? she asks in surprise.

" I was curious to know how your great date went," I say with a laugh.

My mood changed in a second, I mean just seeing her and exchanging words makes me happy.

"You've been following me," she says, annoyed.

" Of course not, you think you're too much, I was taking a walk when I saw my brother's car," I say quickly embarrassed.

" You've changed your chubby style, you look less ugly," I say as I squeeze one of her cheeks.

" Hey, let me that hurts and I didn't ask for your opinion," She replies but gives a shy smile.

" You won't ruin my good mood even though thanks to you I had a date, you know I felt like Cinderella in a nice dream," says Melek sighing deeply.

" In real life, The princes turn into frogs."I answer mockingly.

She gestures angrily at me, frowning.

" I only see stories with happy endings and if your brother is a frog, I would kiss him a thousand times to make him become a prince," she answers smiling.

That you would kiss him a thousand times Chubby, you're crazy you shouldn't say things so lightly, I don't intend to let you give him even a single kiss, or let him feel your breath near, that was a low blow I feel jealous why did the image cross my mind.

I start my motorcycle and I'm off.

When she yells at me.

" Wait friend, don't go, don't leave me here.

I stop and let her get on my motorcycle, she wants me to take her home her mom has called her many times.

I drop her off in front of her house, she carefully gets off as her mom and dad leave the house.

I must say that they make me feel uncomfortable.

They both stare at me from head to toe.

when Melek's dad asks.

" Who is he?

I froze, how stupid I don't know why I feel nervous that his family knows me.

" Say hello to my dad," exclaims Melek.

" Hello, sir, I'm Max Evans," I say respectfully.

" And what is their relationship, Melek has never brought a boy home before, so I find it interesting, " asks the curious mother.

Melek is embarrassed and acts nervous when she responds at the speed of light.

" We are just classmates in college, he is a swimmer.

"Your father was too in his youth, why don't you stay for dinner," says Mrs. McKenzie.

" Mom," exclaims Melek.

" What, he can't," she says annoyed, gesturing to Melek.

" I would love to have dinner," I answer.

Mr. Tekin looks at me a little uncomfortable but not with a bad gesture, when I enter his house there are many portraits of Melek as a child on the walls, including the graduation ones.

" Don't look " says the fat girl embarrassed.

Covering one of his childhood paintings.

At that moment Caroline walks in the door, startled to see me.

" But what a surprise, Mel, if it isn't Max Evans," says Caroline.

" Don't look at me, mom invited him when she saw him outside," she says, embarrassed.

" Why are you exaggerating, my company is not so bad if you watch me carefully you could even get lost in my ocean" blue gaze and fall in love with me," I answer flirtatiously.

" I'd rather drown and die," says the fat girl mockingly.

"The table is ready, come to dinner," Melek's mother shouted.

It was a fun dinner, your family is very loving, sociable, and with a good sense of humor, I had forgotten the warmth of a home and spending time with your loved ones, since my mother passed away I have been so lonely, really Chubby makes me envious of your family love, you made me remember it.

I say goodbye to her parents and she accompanies me to the motorcycle, it's 8 pm I check the clock and see her, she has some sauce on her cheek.

" You have a little sauce on your cheek, you look like a little girl," I exclaimed, wiping it off.

She pulls away from me a little and says.

" Max, you can stop messing with me, I don't want them to think what it is not, I have enough with the corn hair," she says exalted.

"Who?

" Well, your girlfriend who else, the one in the bleachers?

" I don't have a girlfriend, why are you inventing a partner for me?

" She thinks so, and she didn't blame her because you were intimate," she replied insulted.

" Well I'm a lovely man, but we're not in that kind of relationship, I assure you.

She gives me a dirty look, rolling her eyes at me in disbelief.

I approach her and I see her...

" You know, looking at you up close, you're pretty and not ugly," I say, smiling.

" Silly, get out of my way," she says smiling as she pushes me.

We said goodbye because the conversation was going on too long, and with her, simple things make sense out of nowhere.

I'm still not 100% sure what I feel but I know I don't just see you as a friend Chubby, I want to find out what these feelings are.