Chapter 6: Why Would I be Jealous? I'm your best friend

“Be honest with me, Ace… Are you jealous?” I asked while looking at him.

He stared at me for a long time before facing the wall and ignoring my question completely, I sighed and approached him.

“Ace,” I called.

“Hmm?” I looked at him, who kept glancing outside.

“Are you?” I asked again while looking at him. He bent down to look me in the eye and pat my head.

“I'm not jealous, and why would I be?” he asked.

Yeah, right, why would he be jealous? we're just friends and nothing more. Why did I think he was jealous?

I diverted my gaze, “Because you think that I might be replacing you… we're friends and stay at it no matter what…” I bite my lip after I say those words.

Honestly, I'm anxious right now. I don't know why, but I'm afraid of the possible consequences for both of us. We should remain in Platonic love… nothing more and nothing less. I can't afford to lose our friendship just because of anything.

I heard his loud sigh, “Of course, we're friends…” he said, “Besides, I saw you as my little sister,” he added.

'I saw you as my little sister'

'I saw you as my little sister'

'I saw you as my little sister'

'I saw you as my little sister'

Little sister… right, he considers me to be a younger sister, so I should not think of anything. I don't understand why I feel pain in my chest. It feels like millions of needles and knives are stabbing me in my heart.

I smiled bitterly at him and sighed, “So why are you treating Louis like that?” I asked and looked at him, but he avoided my gaze. Furthermore, I know him very well, in his gesture I can say that he doesn't want to answer my question.

Silence prevailed between the two of us. I sighed and turned my back on him and starts to walk, I won't gain anything if I stay here. I will not be able to get the answer to my question and I will not know why he is acting like that.

“Where are you going?” he asked. I stopped walking and sighed before answering him.

“Downstairs.” I heard his footsteps approaching me, my eyes widened when suddenly I felt his embrace.

It was like I was nailed and poured with ice on where I stand. I couldn't move because of what happened. Why is he hugging me? Damn, I can feel my heartbeat racing.

“You don't know him yet,” he said, and let go of his hug to me. I furrowed as I look at him with confusion. What does he mean?

“What do you mean?” I asked.

He shook his head and walked out. “Ace!” I called him, yet he ignored me and left the room completely.

I just sighed before following him downstairs. When I came to the living room, I only saw Louis playing his violin seriously. I walked slowly towards him so that I wouldn't interrupt what he was doing, yet he stops what he was doing when he notices me.

“Did Ace come down here?” I asked before sitting in front of him.

“No, you're together, aren't you?” he asked.

“He left me in the room with all the glass walls earlier. I thought he came down here,” my voice broke as I spoke. I bite my lip to prevent tears from falling.

He started to play his violin again, “Did something happen? Did you two fight?” he asked with a hint of concern in his voice. I shook my head in response and looked outside.

“Then why are you in tears?” he asked again, but I didn't answer and kept looking outside and watching the light rain pouring. “Ash,” he called my attention and completely stopped playing the violin.

“I'm confused about his actions,” I said.

“He's just afraid for you,” he answered, which makes me frown.

“What does he fear for me, Louis?” I asked while looking into his eyes, “Are you going to do something bad to me?” I added.

“What?! No! Why would I harm you?” he asked while looking at me with a glare, “We are already friends, right, Ash?” he asked which I nodded.

“Then what is he afraid of?” I stammered.

“Scar!” I turned to the person who called me. I saw Ace walking towards me and just like before, he was clouded with a black aura. Gee, what's wrong with this person?

He throws a death glare at Louis before looking at me gently, “Mama wants to talk to you,” he said and handed me his cell phone.

I looked at him for a second before getting his phone and walking away from the two of them. “Hello, Aunty.” I greeted and glanced at the two who were talking in the distance. I can see in his expression that he's mad.

“Sweety! How are you?” aunt Diamond happily greeted me. I smiled because of her jolly voice, she was the one who acted like a mother to me since Ace and I met.

“I'm a good aunty, how about you?” I asked.

I heard her chuckles from the line, “I'm good sweety, but I know you weren't… I've known you as well.” My eyes become watery again because of what she said.

She knows me well, I have been missing a mother's love for a long time until she came and made me feel again what it feels like to have a mother by your side, ready to listen and support you. “Is there something wrong?” she asked.

I shook my head as if I was just in front of her, “It's okay aunty, I'm just confused about what's happening…” my voice was shaking as I spoke.

I don't know why I acted like this, why I'm hurting. Furthermore, I'm afraid that everything would be a mess again.

“What are you feeling right now?” she asked. I wipe my tears and look up to stop my tears from coming out.

“I don't know why I feel like this…am hurt and confused at the same time,” I answered while trying to hold back my sobs.

“Is it because of the man?” she asked, I didn't answer her question and remained silent, “You know, you're 18 years old already… you might be in love with that man.”

“Auntie no! I shouldn't feel that either, and I will never be involved in romantic love,” I said and wiped my tears hard.

It's impossible to fall for him. Maybe It's because I'm not used to his behavior that's showing right now. That's why I'm being like this, right that's the reason, and nothing more.

“We can't stop falling in love, it's better if you prepare yourself because it's a mystery just like how the wonders of the earth have…” I cried even more because of what she said.

“Aunty, everything would be a mess, maybe I'm just confused by the actions he's showing… besides I'm not used to seeing him act like that,” I explained before glancing at Ace who was still arguing with his friend until now.

He seems pissed at Louis for a thing I don't even know. Why am I nervous, troubled, and bothered by what is happening? Maybe he's just afraid that I'll have another best friend and forget him… which won't happen.

“Scar,” I turned to Ace who was already beside me without noticing it. I was about to speak when aunt suddenly asked.

“Who is this man, Scarlet?” My eyes widened because of my aunt's question. I'm doomed…