Chapter 14

(Past, year 2021)

"Amber?" I heard Daddy call so I jumped up and quickly opened the door.

Kuya isn't there so when Daddy talks to me I get nervous, "B-Why, Dad?"

He entered my room and looked around, I hurriedly arranged the things on the floor. Daddy might scold me. He closed the door earlier so I was nervous because he might soap me up. I didn't do anything wrong, huh? Maybe because of that yesterday?

"Why didn't you tell us?" He asked.

"H-huh? What's the matter, D-Dad?" I can't even ask a proper question when I'm talking to Dad!

He smiled for a moment before speaking, "About your birthday?" He said he still asked. Yeah! They forgot my birthday. Kuya and Ash are the only ones who worry. What do I expect?

"Uh... It's not a big deal, hehe." I laughed softly.

He nodded, "You already know that when you turn 18, the life I want for you is already planned,"

There it is. I just nodded in response, "Yes, Dad. I won't forget that,"

He said nothing and left my room. I just sat on the bed thinking about what will happen when I'm 18. Can I enjoy the life that awaits me? I can't say no to him. He took care of me and fed me even though he was not my father. Yes, he took care of me since I was a baby but I never felt his presence as my Father. My room door opened so I thought it was Daddy but I was shocked when Sister Amy entered my room. This is the first time she entered here. As usual, she looked at me badly and crossed her arms.

She was carrying a small paper bag so I thought, "Oh!" she said and threw the paper bag she was holding and left my room.

I took it and looked at it. What is this? There was a sticky note inside so I read it.

'Happy birthday.' That's the letter that made me smile. I took the one in the box and it had a Film camera in it. Oh my god, this is the camera I love so much. Is it really her gift to me? Sure?

I opened the camera and there was a video there so I was smiling. My sister is in the video and I think it's in her room. She took this video today.

Her eyebrows meet and look for a good angle. After finding good lighting, she smiled at the camera as if she didn't know what to say.

"Uh, happy birthday to you," she started so I smiled, "Don't assume things, I just did it because Drew wants me to greet you. I bought this film camera because I know you like taking pictures and videos but we're still not in good terms," ​​she continued making me laugh.

"I think that's all? I don't have any wishes for you, bye." She ended the video so I smiled and hid the camera. I'll keep it.

This is the first time my sister gave me a gift. I'll treasure this forever, hehe.

(Present, Year 2022)

We are here now in their cafeteria. Vaughn's friends were with us at the table so I was still a little shy but Malvs was talkative so I was able to adjust. Clea, on the other hand, is quiet and when her eyes land on me she glared at me. There were other students also looking at our table, Vaughn was queuing up to get food.

"Hey, witch!" I turned to the familiar voice that called. She approached our table and was surprised when I realized who my companions were, what's so surprising about that?

"Uhm,, Hello. Is Amber is your friend, hehe,"

"Hey," I whispered to her.

Malvs laughed, "She's Vaughn's friend. She's our friend,"

"I'll excuse her first, hehe," She held me so I stood up and she took me to the entrance of their cafeteria.

"Hey, you're amazing. Why are you with them? I'm jealous. They are so famous here and many students are dreaming to talk to them but now, you're here as a visitor and got a chance to eat with them. Wow, you're so lucky!" Yumi said with a snort.

"Can I join?" Yumi said as we goes back to the cafeteria.

There are many student's who were watching us as we approached Vaughn's table and how he smiled at me! Damn, we're getting a lot of attentions!

Yumi is next to me and in front is Vaughn, in the middle is Malvin. Malvin is also very talkative so Yumi and I get along well. Every once in a while, I catch Vaughn looking at me and smiling so suddenly that I blush a little, I'm even shocked! I looked at Clea's side and when our eyes met she was staring at me and eating quietly. Once again she looked at Vaughn but Vaughn was looking at me, is it a love triangle?

Based on her actions and the way she looks at Vaughn, she obviously likes him. They used to have a thing, because every time Clea looked at Vaughn, her eyes were sad but her whole face had no emotion. I don't know, it's hard to explain.

After the five of us finished eating, Yumi pulled me away.

"I'll borrow her first!" He said to Vaughn and pulled me away. They have events, the members of the music club sing.

We sat there on the side and waited for the program to start. This Yumi teases me and wants to know how I became friends with Vaughn, He is so cold and only talks to Malvin so he wants to know how I became close to him.

"How did you two meet?" She grumbled.

I told her how we met. Full, detailed.

"Ash is right. Nothing is impossible for you." And she laughed out loud.

"You have a crush on Malvin, don't you?'' I tease back.

Her face immediately reddened and she bit her bottom lip, "W-who wouldn't like him? He's so jolly. Hot and cute, where else can you find that! That's a full package, sis. It's a pity, he's hard to reach."

"There's something between you and Leo, right? Earlier while we were in the cafeteria, I noticed the way he looked at you, silly. It's melting, if I were in your position, I'd probably melt." she said.

By the way, they call Vaughn as Leo here, I'm the only one who calls him Vaughn, eh. Well, that's okay. I want to be different, hehe.

"Did you notice that?"

"Of course! I didn't just piss you off earlier because Clea was there. You know, they used to have a thing, eh. It's obvious that Clea likes Leo, but it's stupid, this Papa Leo is numb. They have a lot of shippers here.."

That's true. It's obvious from Clea's actions that she really likes Vaughn, but Yumi's words hurt me. But what's the use of hurting me, right? I'm his girlfriend, right? He's mine so sorry Clea. I'm selfish, because Vaughn is mine, eh.

It took a long time to start their program so I just left there and said to just go to comfort room.

"Ouch!"

We said together. I immediately apologized to the person I bumped into and took her bag that I dropped...

Oh? It's Clea, huh?

"Clea?"

She just raised her eyebrows at me and held my hand going backstage at their gym. There is no one here and it's just the two of us. Do we have something to talk about?

"Why?" I asked.

"I'll go straight to the point. What's your relationship with Leo?" She asked, so I was a little surprised.

I swallowed the way she looked at me but I didn't answer her question. Come on! Is she mad!?

"I like him ever since. Whatever you have, please stop. He can't give you the happiness that you are looking for, he's not the one for you. We have thing before and I know him more than you do. " After she said that, she walked straight away.

Why is she saying this? This is my life, not hers. What if they have a thing in the past? It's past, right? You are just his past, and I am his present.

I wanted to tell her that earlier but she left right away. It's a pity, my line is still hit.

If you don't like Vaughn for me, I don't like him for you even more. We should be equal here. If I can't get him, I'll make sure you can't get him either.