Chapter 34 - Mica and Calix 3.0

Mica's POV

*Continuation of Flashback...*

We're over a month old. I'm so happy. I used to just look at him but now I'm hugging and holding his hand.

"Baby... Eat it. Don't look at me." He ordered me and brought the food.

I know he doesn't like being watched. I can't stop it. It's so good to watch.

"Maybe you want me to bite you, don't you?" He's teasing me.

I shook my head and immediately took my food. The truth is, I like it but it's still embarrassing.

"Baby... How is that, are you going to be busy? The Math contest is coming up, there are still intrams."

Yes it is. Because I'm the one they fight against in Math. Section A handles intrams.

"Yes.. I might not be able to feed you anymore."

"That's okay... I just don't want you to lose time with me." He answered and smiled at me.

That smile! That's the reason why I couldn't sleep the first day I talked to him.

After eating, I quickly returned to our room. Because no one knows that I'm going to the building of Section E. Because Calix wants to keep everything a secret from us.

"Where did you have lunch?" Mykel asked me.

"Just there..." I whispered the answer.

I know he's following me. I caught him several times but he was able to hide immediately when I wanted to confront him.

I still have to go everywhere just to mislead him.

I was about to enter the room but I saw Ella walking towards me. Her face was very serious. It's like she's going to rush into trouble.

"He----"

"When else?!" Her voice was a bit loud so she immediately looked at us.

"H-ha? A-like alin?"

"Calix's." He whispered loudly to me when he noticed the scene he was in.

I bit my lower lip. He doesn't even know yet. It will make me angry.

"What..."

"For what?! Mica! You told me you just wanted to meet him. That's all, but what is it?!" She said with a mixture of anger.

I can't blame her. We had a talk that I wouldn't have a relationship with him but I didn't keep it.

Sorry Ella... I really love Calix.

"When have you been together?" She whispered to me.

"It's been over a month." I answered.

"And you didn't even tell me?! You really kept it a secret?!"

I can't answer. I only gave a modest nod.

"You didn't suspect it until then?" Ella added which confused my mind.

What does it mean?

"Your relationship is a secret because..." She took a deep breath. "...he has a girlfriend who is a freshman."

Girlfriend?! But that's me and I'm not a freshman. It's like something pinched my heart. I hope not!

"Ask Calix if you want. He can deny it but what I'm saying is true."

She left after saying that. It's like something hurts me. I hope Ella is wrong. I hope what she said is not true.

I have confidence in Ella and Calix. They are both important to me. I don't want to come to this point. This is probably the reason why Calix doesn't want me to tell Ella.

Go home...

As usual, I'm just waiting here at the gate. Even though it's dark I'm still waiting. I really need to talk to Calix. It's not that I don't believe in Ella or I don't trust her.

It really should be discussed.

"Mica..." Calix called me.

I know it's him. Even if I don't look, I know.

"Why don't you go home? Didn't I tell you when it's dark, you go first? Why are you here?" He asked me.

I forced a smile. "I just wanted to talk to you."

I held hin by the hand and made him walk. "I hope you just text."

"Because I like it personally."

His hand tightened. I was suddenly nervous.

"Is it about Ella?" He asked.

I just looked at him as if waiting for him to say something.

"She caught us earlier. She talked to me and I told the truth. That's what made her angry." Explain it.

That's why Ella immediately rushed to me earlier.

"M-Ella said something else." I said hesitantly.

"Hm?"

"S-he said, you have a g-girlfriend who is a freshman."

Calix looked away and took a deep breath. "That's not true. Many people just thought it was because the girl always approached me."

I was relieved by what he said. The weight in my chest is gone. I know that's not true. He chose me.

"S-sorry..."

"For what?" He asked.

"Because it seems that I don't trust you."

He stopped walking and faced me. He held my other hand.

"That's normal for people like us. As long as you have full trust, we won't be broken." He said and kissed me on the forehead.

I smiled at him. I like the way he makes me feel that we can't be broken.

"Let's eat..." He said while pointing to a food court in the night market.

I smiled. It became my hubby to eat there every time we went together.

Our Math Contest has started. I've been busy so Calix and I don't see each other much anymore. But I always text and call him.

Just a few days ago, he didn't answer. I didn't even see him at our meeting place. I don't want to go to Sectoon E because Keifer is angry with me.

Ella and I are still not talking.

I was inside the cubicle in CR when I heard the girls talking.

"OhMyGee... He is a really good kisser. I almost got swept away." A woman said.

"Girl! The man has a girlfriend, stop him." The other answered.

"Girlfriend?! He doesn't have one. He'll just be, and that's me."

Why does my heart beat faster? The feeling that you know what they are talking about.

"It's a rumor that Calix has a girl with him every time he goes home."

"Not true! Maybe someone just assumed that. Calix will be mine!"

"It's up to you! Push it if you want!"

The two women who were talking came out. All of a sudden my tears fell even though there was no reason. I hope they are talking about a different Calix.

My Calix can't do that.

I immediately texted Calix to say hello. I was so relieved when he replied and met at our meeting place.

I quickly got ready and went to their building. We still don't admit to everyone that we are. Maybe someone will fight with me. We tried to keep everything secret.

He was sitting in his place and looking out the window when I arrived.

"Calix..." I called.

"Hi Baby!" He greeted me and smiled. But it disappeared as soon as I got close. "Why are your eyes red? Did you cry?" He asked.

I smiled and shook my head. "Just irritated."

"Then you rubbed it? Haist!" He took his handkerchief and wiped my eyes.

That's another Calix...

Right! It's not him, it's someone else!

As before, I just watched him while eating. But not because he is good to watch, but because there is something in his collar.

Lipstick?

There is a stain of something red in color. I really don't want to think that it's lipstick, but I'm also a woman and I use it too.

"Is there a problem?" Calix asked. He looked over his shoulder thinking that's what I was looking at.

"N-no, nothing... Just eat." I said.

But I didn't pay attention to it. It was as if he was looking for something over his shoulder. Until he touches his collar and sees the stain of red lipstick on it.

"It's nothing... It's just paint." Explain him

I smiled at him. He doesn't need to explain. I have no other thoughts.

He returned to eating and I did the same. He was the one who proposed to remove it afterwards.

"Calix..." I called as I reached for the Love Letter.

He told me that he likes to read my letters to him. So even though I can't think of anything to say, I still write for him.

He took the letter and put it in his pocket. He smiled at me and led me to walk out of the room.

I didn't take it past their building. Maybe someone will see us.

I meet some students who talk about Calix. Even if I don't want to listen, I can't help it.

"I heard that Calix was with someone else last night."

"I saw him in the park riding a bike. There is a fit woman."

"I don't have that. I saw a kiss in the back of the gymnasium."

It's like something is pinching my heart.

I quickly ran to CR. I want to cry. I hope it's a different Calix. I hope he's not the Calix I always wait for at the gate. That I love you to me. Kissing me on the forehead. Holding my hand. Saying that we will not be broken no matter what happens. I hope it's not him.

It's like I can't handle it if it's him.