Chapter-50

Beat


Yuri's POV


She and I were just quiet. I'm still waiting for my order. I was here a while
ago. I was even before her.
I saw everything. I was just really annoyed by those women. They feel like
they're VIPs and have the right to judge.
It's also Jay's fault. If he hadn't made a move like
he wasn't thinking, this wouldn't have happened.
"Woah! What's your trip?" She asked me.
"Nothing."
"Are you a bomb?"
Bomb? What does it mean? Where are you coming from?
The bomb that I know is exploding.
"What is a bomb?"
"Do drugs or something." Her answer was simple.
I looked at her evilly. "Hell no! Don't ever say that again!
Someone might hear you, think I'm an addict! Just have me killed outside
!"
She suddenly laughed. "Hahahaha.. You're not an OA."
"Tss."
My order arrived. Cafe Amerikano and three different flavored
muffins for us.
"Eat." I said and pushed the plate towards Jay.
Although surprised, he accepted it. Suddenly the background music
rom the cafe changed. But my attention is still on Jay-jay.
Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you.
I drink too much and that's an issue.
But I'm OK.
Hey, You tell your friends it was nice to meet them.
But I hope I never see them
again
. She looks so innocent. A bit boyish but still looks cute. No traceable
problems are brought about. And she's ready to fight for herself and for her
riends. Not all girls can do that. He is also not very artistic like
others.
I know it breaks your heart
Moved to a city in a broken-down car
And four years, no call
Now you're looking pretty in a hotel bar
And I, I, I, I, I can't stop
No I, I, I, I, I can't stop
"Why?" I asked suddenly.
She looked at me and stopped eating. "Huh?"
"Why did you do that for Ci-N?"
She smiles. A sweet smile. "It's funny... But
Ci-N is like my sister. And a sister can't see her sister
in pain."
I smile back. She's different! She's different from everyone. She's ready to sacrifice
everything for what she believes is right.
So Baby pull me closer
In the backseat of your rover
That i know you can't afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheet right at the corner
Of that mattress that stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain't ever getting older
"You don't have a sibling and Ci-N?"
She stopped and thought. "They said Auntie I have a brother but
Mama adopted him from someone else. I never met him."
It sounded bitter, like it was a pain to talk about her family. But she managed to
give me a smile. Behind her smile, I knew she's sad. She's crying inside. I
don't know why but I feel it. And I know that she needs someone to listen to
her. Maybe a shoulder to cry on.
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
"You? You don't have a sibling?" She asked me.
Turning the table.
"I do. I'm in Japan with my parents. She's younger than me.
Maybe 8 or 7 years apart." I explained.
She nodded then silently covered us. The music that I hear is not romantic,
although Jay-jay likes it. I can see her mouthed the lyrics.
You look as good as the day I met you
I forget just why I left you,
I was insane
Stay and play that Blink-182 song
That we beat to death in Tucson,
OK
I can't help but stare. Stare at her eyes, nose, lips and every corner of her
ace.
I know i break your heart
Moved to a city in a broken-down car
And four years, no call
Now I'm looking pretty in a hotel bar
And I, I, I, I, I can't stop
No I, I, I, I, I can't stop
The beats are great from the music and for some reason. My mouth moved
automatically like I really do know the song.
"So Baby pull me closer. In the backseat of your rover. That i know you
can't afford..." She looked at me and smiled again. "...Bite that tattoo on your
shoulder. Pull the sheet right at the corner. Of that mattress that stole.
From your roommate back in Boulder. We ain't ever getting older."
I like her smile. It's just an ordinary smile that she gives me every day
, but I found it special. I really love to see that smile from her everyday.
We ain't ever getting older
We ain't ever getting older
I'm not supposed to feel this. I'm still confused. All this time, i knew Ella is
still the girl that i love. But fvck, i will no longer deny it.
I'm starting to feel something for Jay.
"Closer." She said.
"Hm?"
"Title of the song. Closer."
I just nodded like i'm really interested.
But why is she? Why is she still? She's the one with connections to the person
Keifer hates.
Was I being played with? Why does this have to be like this?
Keifer will just use her. I don't know how, but i don't want to see it
nor imagine it. I can't stand to see Jay-jay crying.
But Keifer is my friend. When I disobeyed her, it was like I had started
a new conflict between us and she might not
orgive me this time.
"Are you okay?" Jay suddenly asked and got me back to reality.
"Y-yeah..."
I brought her two more plates of muffins. I'm not going
to eat it anyway.
I don't like muffins.
"Do you want them?" She asked. I shook my head. "I hope you didn't
order them."
She took the muffin and tried to finish it. She looked like a child eating, but she
looked so enjoying it. I was scared!
"Jay..." I started. "...Do you have a boyfriend?"
What the hell? Did I just ask about----
"Yes." She answered quickly.
"Really?"
She arched a brow. "I feel like I'm ugly and I can't even
get a boyfriend."
"Sorry... That's not it. What I mean is----"
"Yes! Two!"
"What h-happened? Why did you broke up?" I asked sounding so interested.
Why did the conversation turn to her love life?
"My first boyfriend... He was really gay. The second----" she
suddenly stopped like she realized something. "...He's in the hospital. Coma."
"Why?"
"I-I don't remember anymore. Let's not talk about it anymore." She forced a smile.
"..You? Love life? T-tell me."
Turning the table again.
"I never had a serious past relationship. Althought... I fell in love before
but she didn't love me back."
"Ella?" She suddenly asked.
I looked at her confused, she noticed that and immediately covered her mouth.
But I no longer wondered how she knew.
The earth has ears, the news has wings.
"S-sorry..." She apologized and bit her lower lips.
"It's okay. Past is past."
Why does it seem like I'm no longer affected by Ella and my issue?
We talk about many things. Most of it is about me. I waited for
Jay to spontaneously talk about his family but he didn't.
Until we both got tired and Jay decided to go home. I paid the
waiter like I promised.
I turned to Tanda.
"Do you only use a bike?" I ask her while she takes her bike.
"Yes.. I can't walk."
I like her bike. I also like to ride a bike but I can't.
The cars that line up outside our building are big.
They're so boastful. It feels like the road they made is for them. It's for our
building, stupid!
"I'll take you." I offer.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Jay-jay's POV
This Yuri is a bitch. I thought he would take me by car so
I tried to refuse.
He only used a bike. I just kept walking to my seat.
"Don't be naughty!" He said.
"I'm already nagging!" I complained.
"I'll just speed up so you can get home." He said and sped up even more.
I was sitting on the body of the bike. While he was on the bench.
He was a little bent over so I was also bent over. I was having more difficulty.
Back pain.
I tried to reach my back to rub it. I was already feeling
pain from the too much shaking. "Hey! Don't be so naughty!" He forbade me and the bike
started to wobble. "W-wait... My back hurts!" "We're in your village... You can go home! That's where you're
going---- aaarrrrgggghhhh!" "Aaaaahhhhhhh!" I screamed. We almost screamed at the same time because of
the force of our fall from the bike. I didn't notice what happened until suddenly the bike wobbled and
completely fell over. I sat on the floor. My knee was sore and hurting. I looked at it and shit! The scratch was
so big. There was blood coming out. Blood! I don't want it! No! It might happen again! What should I do?! I
took my bag and rummaged through something. Something that could be covered or wiped. I almost threw
my things on the road. "Shit! You have a wound!" Yuri shouted and frantically took something from his pocket.
We were both panicking. Until he got a handkerchief and tied it to my knee. "Go around it! That's it!" I said, "I'm
to blame." It's really abnormal! He looked at the bike and tried to stand it up. It still looked okay. I didn't see
anything wrong. "Let's just walk... Our house is close to here." I said and tried to stand up. It's just that I
couldn't lift my right leg properly because of the wound. Suddenly Yuri sat in front of me and patted his arm.
"Get on! Hurry!" Oh! It's good if he can handle it. "No more! Walk----" "Get on! More art!" This is terrible! He was
still angry and pushing me to ride. I rode like he wanted. It was obvious that he was weighed down by me
because he could barely stand. "Ugh!" He said when he was able to stand up completely. He had one hand on
the bike while the other was wrapped around my leg. The house wasn't that far from where we came from so
Yuri didn't have to endure my weight. "Here! Here!" I said while pointing at the gate of the house. I thought he
was going to let me down but he suddenly entered the gate and parked the bike. "I'm getting off!" I said but
Yuri just wrapped one arm around my other leg. He walked towards the door and stopped right in front of it.
Brother Angelo was the first to see us and his eyebrows immediately met. "Y-yuri?" Brother said. He knew Yuri.
I hadn't even asked how. Grandma and Aunty suddenly came out of the kitchen and immediately stopped
when they saw us. "Jay! Get off there! Be ashamed of your company!" Grandma ordered. "He doesn't want me
to get off.." I complained. "Do you have a first aid kit?" Yuri asked. Although a little surprised, Auntie just
nodded and immediately took the first aid kit. Yuri continued to enter and lowered me to the sofa. Wow! Feel
at home! Auntie came back and immediately handed the First Aid Kit to Yuri. "Ui! It's me!" I insisted. But Yuri
didn't budge. She removed the handkerchief she had wrapped around my knee. I just looked away when I saw
that it was full of blood. Maybe that could happen again. It's better to be careful. "Jay... Is he your boyfriend?"
Grandma asked, making us all stop.