Chapter 011

I didn't go to school the next day not because I was avoiding something but because I was going to take some practice all day. After what happened, I didn't stay at university for long. I went home immediately before lunch. The photo of me with Sebastian has spread on social media and has also become a topic of conversation at the university. I'm just here now in my room, practicing. I already know the song but I just repeat it to become perfect. I'm with my brother now, his practice will be later at 1 pm and mom and uncle are already at work. "Vienna..." I turned around when the door suddenly opened, it was my brother. "Yes?" I answered. "It's time to eat, lunch is ready downstairs," he said but I shook my head. I'm not hungry yet. "You're not going to university?" he asked and I shook my head again in response. "Vienna, stay away from Sebastian." I turned to him and looked at him, confused. "Why? That guy didn't do anything bad to me, why should I avoid him?" I asked making him frown. I'm just telling the truth, Sebastian isn't a bad person for me to avoid. "Nothing but because of him you were got issued to the university, you know already that he's popular and every woman chasing him. You are a new student but every student is talking about you for the second time," he replied. I stood up and crossed my arms in front of him. "So why are you letting me get close to your friend? Isn't it because of him that I was also issued? Should I avoid him too huh? Brother? Every woman also chasing your friend, you're the one who should tell him to avoid me," I replied. My brother could not answer and he came out of my room. I closed the door and sat on the bed. Why are there such people in the world? Malicious! Judgmental! They only destroy the dignity of a person. BRITT'S POV Just after our soccer practice, the three of us are now resting on a bench in front of the field. Today I didn't see Vienna, couldn't she come here? I think she avoids everyone. Sebastian's fans are annoying, jealousies! "Are you looking for someone, bro?" Enzo asked. "It's Vienna, did you see her?" I asked but he shook his head in response. "She's new here at the university and then every student made an issue about her that isn't true. She's not numb for not to be hurt or affected," Enzo replied. "Your fans bro was so jealous, they're just about to strangle Vienna," Enzo added, making me laugh. "I don't care about them, let them be jealous, they will get tired soon," Sebastian replied. "You scolded Therese yesterday, why did you do that? She kept asking us a lot of questions," Enzo said. Although I'm just as curious as he is. We know Sebastian, we have been friends for eight years. He is in the habit of being sweet and caring, he makes all women feel that before, especially in Vienna. "Are you concerned about Vienna, bro?" I asked. He sighed, Enzo and I were immediately surprised. "Yes, I am," he replied. I'm right he was concerned about Vienna. As early as possible we need to know if Vienna is the Vienna Malvar she loved 3 years ago. "I'm telling you, we're not sure if it's her yet. I thought you were going to avoid her?" Enzo's tone of voice was tinged with annoyance. I knew he was just concerned about Sebastian, we both witnessed the downfall and pain our friend experienced when Vienna left him. "I'm not that bad for not helping her. I'm trying but what had happened yesterday, I know in myself that she needs me. But once I find out she is, I'll avoid her and I'll try to avoid her," Sebastian's serious response. It was obvious in his voice that he was still hurting and it was also obvious that he still loved Vienna. Who are you Vienna Malvar? You're messing up our minds. We will find a way to find out if she is my friend and the only woman Sebastian loved 3 years ago. VIENNA'S POV How many times have I yawned? five? Ten? But once I go to bed I can't sleep. It's 2 pm and it's just the speed of time. Earlier, I just finished practice when I was tired, I ate. Geez, what can I do? Prepare for tomorrow? But I'm ready. I messed up too, how is the university? How is Tine? It's already 2:30 pm, I'm dressed now because I'm going to the orphanage. I want to visit the kids, especially the nuns. I haven't visited them for almost a year. When I left the house, I got in my car too. I'll go to the supermarket first, I'll just buy something for the kids. After about 30 minutes, I arrived and after I parked the car, I went inside to buy some food. I have also chosen what I will give them, three packs of candy and five packs of biscuits. The others are juice and bottled water, I think it will be enough for all of them. "Vienna?" I turned around, it was Tine. "Why are you here?" I asked in surprise and looked at his knee. It's just a band-aid, maybe it's getting better. "What is being done in the supermarket?" his philosophical response. This guy is annoying, he is still philosophizing. "Just kidding, my mom ordered me to buy groceries and buy my younger twin brothers a toy." Does he have younger twin brothers? It's surprising. "Ahh, I see, by the way how are your knees and legs?" I asked. "It's pretty okay, I can walk well," he replied. "Good, but the nurse said you can't play for the meantime and that's what she told me," I said, he nodded in response and smiled. "By the way, I'm in a hurry, see you tomorrow," I said and I couldn't wait for him to answer. I want to see the kids, especially the nuns. I also lined up and paid, after that I went out of the supermarket. But I saw Tine as if he's waiting for someone. Who is it? "Tine? Are you waiting for someone?" I asked when I got to his direction. He looked at me and immediately took the two plastic bags I was carrying. "Oh wait, Tine, I can do it," I said as he started to walk. "I'm here to help you that's why I'm waiting for you here outside. I'm fine and I can do it, don't worry," he replied with a smile. He is so stubborn. "Where's your car?" I pointed my car when we arrived at the parking lot. He also put the things I buy in the compartment. His actions are confusing. "By the way, where are you going?" he asked when he put everything inside. "At the orphanage, I'm just going to visit the kids. I'm leaving, be careful when you go home," I replied and was about to get into the car when he held me by the arm. "Can I come along?" he asked. I am currently driving going to the orphanage, with Tine. I didn't want to bring him but he insisted, so I was forced to bring him. "How are the ones you bought?" I asked. He didn't answer my question and it seemed like he was just deafening. "I was with our family driver earlier, he will take care of those," he replied and turned to me. I didn't speak anymore, I just turned on the stereo and listened to music. "Your brother told us, you're going to audition at the Music Club tomorrow?" he asked, I nodded in response. "We will watch you and we will support you," he added. He turned silent afterward, I didn't speak either. I want a silent atmosphere here in my car.