Chapter 071

BRITT'S POV We heard from Therese that Vienna was hospitalized yesterday because Sebastian pushed her and hit her head against the wall. I never thought he would be able to hurt my friend. He let me down. I was so angry with him, and I couldn't forgive him when something bad happened to Vienna. "Bro, we can visit Vienna; we don't have a class this morning," said Enzo. "Let's wait for Sebastian to arrive here," I replied. "Then what are you going to do? You're going to hit him for what he did to Vienna? He didn't mean what happened.. it was just an accident." "Even so, bro, he still hurt our friend. He has no right to hurt Vienna.. no matter how much he's hurting, he shouldn't take revenge. You know Sebastian—you know how he is and how angry he can get. And what's even more frustrating is that he didn't even help Michelle take Vienna to the hospital. Bro, Sebastian is getting on my nerves... I can't understand him anymore. We both know he's going through something, but Vienna is also struggling. At this point, I'll think about and side with Vienna." Enzo fell silent because of what I said, but a few minutes later, Sebastian arrived. Enzo stood up immediately, but I remained seated and looked at Sebastian badly. "Bro, how is Vienna? Is she okay?" Enzo asked. "Were you even able to visit her after what you did to her? Where did you get the guts to show off to her family, especially to her?" I said. He turned to me, but I looked at him without emotion. "Bro, not now," Enzo stopped me. "I know you're mad at me, but I didn't mean what happened," he replied. I laughed a little because of what he said. Nonsense! "Sebastian, my friend was hospitalized, and then you say that you didn't mean what happened? You promised me that you would never hurt Vienna, but you failed me. My friend hurt you, but you have no right to hurt her! If you are planning to take revenge on my friend, I'll be the one you'll fight with," I shouted angrily at him. I stood up and went in front of him, but he still looked at me without emotion, which made me even angrier. "Britt, I have no intention of taking revenge against Vienna. When she came back, I already did it, but no. I didn't mean what happened, but why don't you believe me?" "Bro, everyone is looking at us now. Britt, calm down," Enzo said. "Don't ever come near Vienna," I said seriously. "If that's what you want me to do, I'll do it," he replied and left immediately. I don't know what I can do to you, Sebastian, once you hurt Vienna again. VIENNA'S POV What is going on at the university now? How is he? But until now I'm still thinking about that photo. I can't ask Mom because of how I feel. Whatever the story in that photo is, I hope I'll know. Suddenly my phone rang and that's how my heart was beating so fast when I knew who was calling. "Hello," I replied. But I didn't hear anything on the other line. I thought he was at the university. For sure he will go straight to the Music Club. "Sebastian," I said his name. He suddenly sighed, which surprised me. (Vienna, I'm sorry, sorry if I can't tell you this personally. I'm sorry for what I did to you, and I didn't mean to hurt you.) I fell silent at what he said and how he apologized. But what surprised me was the tone of his voice, which was just from crying. (Vienna, don't talk to me anymore, act like you don't know me, and act like I don't exist in your life. I know this is what your family wants me to do, to stay away from you. This is also what I want you to do.) My tears kept falling because of what he said. I didn't expect him to say that.. he would order me to do something unclear. (Forgive me, Vienna.) He immediately dropped the call, and I finally let go of my phone. Why is that? Why does it hurt? Why didn't I like what he said? 'Is this also what you want me to do, Sebastian, stay away from you?' I covered my face, but my tears were still flowing. It hurts.. why does Sebastian told me affects me like this? I'm hurting. *** This should be the day that I can sing with him, but it won't happen. My opportunity will be given to others, and I can't do anything to change that. I'm out of the hospital, and I'm home already, but I'm still thinking about what Sebastian said yesterday. And until now I am still hurting. But there is nothing I can do.. I will follow what he said even if it is hard for me to do that. I feel fine.. my back is not too sore, but I still feel a little dizzy. The doctor tells me to rest, but I don't want to stay in my room for a long time. I want to get out and go to university. "Ma'am Vienna..." I turned to look at the door when I heard Sister Riza's voice. I got up immediately to open it. "Good morning, ma'am Vienna." "Good morning, sister. Do you need anything from me?" "Your Aunt Mhegan sent a gift.. here, ma'am," she said as she handed me a paper bag. "Thank you, sister." "Nothing, ma'am, I'm leaving." What did she send this gift for? It's not my birthday yet. I opened it when I sat on the bed and saw a letter inside. I read what was written on the paper. Vienna, I'm sorry if I didn't visit you at the hospital. I'm really busy, and I can't leave the office. Brother Francis told me you were hospitalized. I'm worried about you. Be careful next time, okay? And by the way, this gift suits you. I bought and chose that myself and wore it after my wedding. I love you, and I miss you. Even though she was far away and we had a little misunderstanding, she was still worried about me. Last week, she told me that she was getting married, but I still haven't met or seen my soon-to-be uncle. But I'm sure he can bear my aunt's behavior. It's beautiful what she gave me.. it's a white scatter dress, but I'm not used to wearing it, especially when my chest is exposed. I promised myself that I would never wear a dress again, and it looked like I would be forced to wear it again. After 10 minutes, I decided to go to university. I was able to get dressed, and I was wearing the cap that Britt gave me so that no one would notice me when I got to university. I left the room and went downstairs. I caught up with Sister Riza, who was cleaning the living room. "Sister... I'm leaving." "Where are you going, ma'am? Your mother told you not to leave the house." "I'm going to university. I'll be home before 6, I promise, sister. I'm leaving." "All right, ma'am, be careful." I smiled at Sister Riza, I left the house, and went to my car. I was banned from driving, but I could, and I might not be able to reach the show when I took a taxi going to the university. I'm currently on the way now.. there was a bit of traffic even though it's 9 am. I hope the show hasn't started yet. I don't want to ask Michelle because they might scold me. Last night I couldn't sleep at the thought of what Sebastian said. I just stared at the ceiling and repeatedly asked myself why I was hurt by what he said. Maybe I already like him, but I don't know when it started.