Chapter 042

"Tine I'm sorry, I can't go tomorrow. Sebastian and I have guitar practice for 2 days. For sure you know that we will play at the event next week. I wanted to tell you this earlier but I saw that you're talking with someone that's why I didn't approach you. Sorry, Tine." Immediately the expression on his face changed, it was replaced by sadness and he was disappointed with what I said. "It's okay Vienna, just focus on your practice," he replied. He was forced to smile at me but deep inside he was saddened by my answer. "Honestly, you're just the first woman I've ever invited on a date. If you don't believe it, ask Vince about it cause he knows everything," he added. So he means, he hasn't had a girlfriend yet? On his face like that. "I'm a shy person when it comes to women. I don't even know how to approach them or how can I ask them to go with me on a date. I'm very stupid Vienna but I dare to invite you. I want to prove to myself that I can do what a real man does." I never imagine that with this angelic face, charming, and sweet personality, but shy when it comes to a woman. I can't believe he's like that, I thought Tine already had a lot of girlfriends before but not yet. "I'm sorry, Tine," was my only response. I bowed down, I couldn't look at Tine anymore. But after a minute, I just felt Tine's tight hug. "It's okay, don't apologize. I understand okay? Don't be sad, I'm fine too." Then he smiled after he let go of my hug. "I'll make up to you, that's a promise," I said. "You don't have to, but if that's what you want, I'm willing," I smiled at what he said. Tine is kind and sweet, boyfriend material, and very down-to-earth. Any woman can fall for him but I don't know if I'm one of them. *** (Why didn't you ask why he invited you on a date? Hello, friend, of all the girls out there he only invited you on a date. Your hair was too long, friend, let's cut it) I just shook my head because of the woman I was talking to right now. She's right, I forgot to ask that. What if it's just a friendly date? "Michelle, it's enough to assume. Tine doesn't like me, okay?" (Friend, I'm not assuming, then let's just bet) I'll take my friend's trip. "Okay fine, what can I get there?" I asked. (I'll treat you to a recess, lunch, and break when Tine likes you. But when he doesn't like you, let's go shopping and it's your treat) "I'm at a loss, you're so unfair." (It's a deal, good night friend, I love you. See you on Monday, enjoy your practice tomorrow. But I'm still on team Tine, mwa! bye) Annoying! She hangs up the call already, she's bad! But what if Tine likes me? Then I also found out earlier that Sebastian likes me. Geez... What is that?! I'm stressed. What do I have that makes them like me? I woke up because of a noise, I didn't know what was happening so I immediately got up from bed and left the room. I ran downstairs and went to Billy's room. To my haste, I was not even able to wash and brush my teeth. I immediately opened the door of Billy's room but I found him still sleeping. Where does that noise come from? So I went out of Billy's room and went outside the orphanage. But I was surprised by what I found out here outside. What's happening? What's up today? "It's good, daughter, you're awake," Sister Fely greeted me. But I'm still looking at the people around me right now. "Sister, what's going on here?" I asked wondering. "It's Mayor Rodriguez's birthday, do you still remember him? He built this orphanage," Sister Fely replied, and I nodded. Yes, I remember him, I met him when I first went here in the orphanage. "He will visit today and his birthday celebration will be held here. You know how people love him and how important he is to the people he leads. That's why there's a lot of people today, everyone is working together to surprise him," Sister Fely added. I've known him before, he's kind and responsible, and the people he leads are important to him. How is that? It's noisy plus it's crowded. Where do we practice now? "I'm sorry, Vienna hmm? It looks like you can't practice here with your classmate now," Sister Fely said sadly. "Sister, it's okay, we'll just find a quiet place where we can practice. I'll just take a bath and eat. I'll come down immediately to help here," I said and went inside. Geez, wrong timing so I just scratched my neck in no time. I got dressed and ate the breakfast that Sister Fiona delivered to my room. When I came out of the room, I immediately went to Billy's room and I found him sitting on the bed and having something to read. "What's that? A love letter?" I said. He immediately turned around and smiled at me. I sat down next to him and immediately touched his neck and forehead. Fortunately, he no longer has a fever. "It's a good thing you don't have a fever anymore, are you feeling well?" I asked. "Yes, sister Vienna, thank you for taking care of me. I'm sorry, sister Vienna, hmm? I'm sorry for the inconvenience," he replied. "Gosh, he's acting again. Don't think about that, okay? I decided to stay here to take care of you. Come here, sister Vienna will hug you," I said and hugged him. This boy is so cute that's why I love him. "Sister Vienna, you can go home now," he said after a minute of silence. "You want me to leave?" I asked. "It's not like that, sister, but probably Brother Vince and Aunt Venice missed you," he replied making me fall silent. It seems like I have no plan of going home. I don't want to go home to a house full of lies. "Vienna ..." I immediately looked at the door. It's just Sister Fiona and she's smiling widely. "Why sister?" I asked. "Your classmate is already outside, waiting for you," she replied. Is Sebastian here already? Why did he come here so early? "Sister is leaving for a while, hmm? Eat breakfast and take your medicine," I turned to Billy and he nodded in response. I kissed him on the forehead before I left his room. "He's also handsome, Vienna, but it's just that he looks mean," said Sister Fiona as we were leaving the orphanage. Sister Fiona and I had already here outside and I was so shocked. Surrounding him are all the women who are here today. Even children, ladies, and adults surrounding and looking at him. Sebastian saw me that's why he immediately left his place and approached my direction. Why is he so handsome today? "Good morning," he greeted Sister Fiona without emotion. "Good morning too, Sebastian isn't your name? Please take care of Vienna, hmm?" Sister Fiona answered with a smile and Sebastian nodded in response. If it wasn't a nun who was next to me, I would have beaten her. "Oh anyways, I'll help them. Vienna, you'll take care of your friend," said sister Fiona and left. I looked at Sebastian but he had been looking at me since earlier. All I can say is, AWKWARD !! "Sebastian, we can't practice here at the orphanage right now. This is where the birthday celebration will be held for the owner of the orphanage. So we need to find a quiet place so we can focus on our practice," I said. "At my house." "Huh?" I shockingly replied. Why is it there? "It's quiet there, don't worry my dad is there. So, we'll practice at my house?" Do I still have a reason to say no? Geez .. no choice. "All right, let me just get my guitar first." "You don't have to, is your finger already healed?" he asked, I shook my head in response. "So don't take it, come on," he added then leave in front of me. What happened to him? It's morning but he's mean. "Sister Fely, we're leaving," I said when I got in Sister Fely's direction. "Okay Vienna, where will you practice?" Sister Fely asked. "At my house," suddenly replied the person next to me. I nudge him right away, he surprised Sister Fely. "Well then, you will take care of Vienna. Be careful, take care of her, son," replied Sister Fely. Sebastian nodded making the other nuns smile. Why is it? I do not understand. "I promise, we're leaving." What does he mean? Why does his answer seem different to me? Sebastian and I have left the orphanage. I'm now in his car and he's been silently driving ever since we left. I don't want to be here, like duh! He's the campus crush. For sure there's no woman ever in his car but just me. I have no choice and he scolded me before we left the orphanage. I don't know about him, he's been annoying since earlier. Is this what happens to a guy after he confesses? Grumpy? He even beat a woman with a period.