The day ended smoothly. Alforo's gaze was on me as I bid my goodbye. Somehow, I find ease and comfort with him. I can't deny that. But what made struggling is a nightmare with him. And it seems it's not just a usual dream, and it's connected, but the image of it blur immediately.
My eyes found Alforo. He's wearing his jersey with a number six on it. He caught me staring, and it's too bad he chuckled teasingly. He turned to me immediately. I'm with Demi whistling at Alforo.
I glared at her. "Why does it hot here?" she said.
She laughed as I signalled her to stop. My heartbeat rapidly when Alforo stepped closer. He looked at me, staring intently. I looked away.
"Thanks for the date..." he said cockily.
My face heated profusely. Demi beside me hissed something, I turned to Demi, and she's on a smile while teasing me confidently.
"Did you really date?" he asked.
I looked at her, she eyed me eagerly, but I didn't answer so she followed me.
"No."
He giggled. "I thought..."
My eyebrows rose. She's playing with his pen when I caught her eyes looking at me, pure of question.
"What?"
"I'm really sure he had feelings for you."
I almost choked on what I heard. If only it isn't her I wouldn't dare to answer. I bit my lower lip profusely. My every move was careful as I finally turned to my friend.
"He's just joking around, Demi." I almost sounded unsure.
She nodded.
He's just fooling around, I'm so sure of that. At first glance, it was obvious to me, but why there's part of me hoping? I stopped while finally worried about Alforo's stare.
"Hi ..." I said cockily.
His eyes turned sharply on me. He didn't respond, and I didn't wait for it too.
"You don't have a game?"
I almost jumped when I caught Alforo's stare. He's in front of me, I didn't notice that, and in fact, he didn't pay much attention to me either.
"No..." Rondier answered.
"Is Klaud's immersion over?"
Alforo glanced at me. I ignored that.
"Why did you miss him?" he asked.
I kept looking up at him. He's watching my every move as I rolled my eyes.
"Why do you want to know?" I challenge.
He licked his lips. "Is it forbidden?"
I stared at him like daggers. Somehow my eyes narrowed at my left side. My eyes widened at a fraction for them watching us.
"I think you really like my friend, Alforo ..." said Demi.
I cleared my throat. Alforo chuckled, this time, his eyes were totally fixed on me. Others noticed that, but they're just smiled. I even muttered a curse for him tilting his head.
"Too young ..."
His lips twisted. "Maybe just crush would do."
My cheeks finally turned red. I can't even look straight at him. A smile appeared on his lips as he noticed my constant concern.
"Do you agree?"
I smirked. "No thanks ..."
"Sure ..." he sneers.
My day ended quickly. I also never saw Alforo again that day. And it made me too comfortable when he's joking around, and it's rare of me. I got off at our pick-up. I smiled warmly, especially when I found them at the table.
"How's your day, hija," he asked.
"It's okay, and it was usual."
He nodded. For a moment, I was worried about her look at me. She smiled. I put away my plate while filling the water into my glass. I want to ask some question regarding something, but I don't think it's the right timing.
"Uhmm ... Can I ask something?"
Daddy's now looking at me. I notice the wrinkled on his face as he smiled at me.
"Sure, hija. What is it?"
"Can I invite, Demi here? For sleepover?"
They laughed together. Daddy massaged his temple and did not take his gaze away from me.
"Yes. You don't need our permission."
I laughed too. It felt an ease that way, but it's not totally what I've wanted to ask. I shook at the thought bugging me. There's something wrong, and I find it hard to ask them about this.
"Anything?" Daddy's forehead creased.
"About that room, Daddy. Is it a stock room or not?"
I was momentarily worried about their reaction. Filled with so many questions, my eyes narrowed at Mommy. They didn't respond quickly.
"Why, hija?" Mommy interrupted.
"I just thought that, Mommy."
Somehow, I didn't recall having a dream last night. I slept peacefully and ignored what was bothering my mind. My day was smooth. But not totally.
I passed the quadrangle and saw Alforo sweating. Training? I've checked my wristwatch. I sighed and didn't mind it.
"You'll still avoid me? Good morning ..." he said.
He's on his jersey, sweating bullets but his minty scent stung my nose. He is tall, I am also tall, but in fact, his height between us is very far.
He bit his lip. "Good morning," he repeated.
"Do you have training?" I strayed the topic.
He nodded. My eyebrows rose as he handed me his extra clothes. I stared at it and did not know what it was for.
"I'm going to be late, Alforo." I lamented.
My lips parted as he quickly moved his clothes up. I was too caught on guard as I look at his masculine body. I swallowed and finally averted my gaze.
He chuckled. "My shirt Riani."
I rolled my eyes. He did not take his eyes off me. He's watching me, and I can see it from my peripheral vision.
"Thank you." He mumbled.
I nodded.
He bit his lip. I even saw he cleared his throat after my gaze at him stayed for too long.
"Welcome, just don't strip with me next time," I state calmly.
"As my baby wish."
"Stop teasing me with your own endearment Alforo!
He chuckled and eyed me playfully.
"What do you want then?" he chuckled.
Irritated by him did not answer and left him there.
I'm one of my favourite places at the library when I accidentally drifted my gaze on him. I was here before, and I'm wondering if he was also doing some paperwork or just eyeing me again.
"O-oh, you're here?" he murmured.
I raised an eyebrow. "Are you here to tease me?"
"Why?"
His deep baritone voice sent chills on me. I lowered the book I am holding. I stared at him intently, watching what he was doing.
"You're doing something? Or just stalking me?"
He lifted his gaze on me. I now avoid it.
"I'm doing something?"
"What?"
"I'm reading, can't you see."
I smirked bitterly. "Besides that, Alforo? What?"
"Watching you," he said straightforward.
My eyes widened. I noticed him weighing my reaction. But it faded easily. I was anxious. Something on his vibe was like soothing on my nerves. At first, I was hesitant to admit it, but this time it's totally enlightened me.
"Any help?"
"No. You can just watch me." I said frankly.
He laughed. "Really? Can I?"
I turned to him angrily. "It's sarcasm, Alforo."
I turned my attention back to what I was doing. The brute was really watching me closely. If I hadn't just spat him so hard, it wouldn't have stopped.
"W-what now?"
"I'm focusing, Alforo."
"Me too," he stated, looking at me.
I shook my head and continued what I was doing. But instead of focusing on it, my mind suddenly recalls something. I didn't know if it's part of my dream or not.
"What is it?"
My eyes bore to Alforo. I shook my head, and my eyes damp on his eyes straightly. Fuck! Why does it seem familiar? I do not know.
"None ..."
"You okay, Ria?" Demi looked concerned at me.I approached him. And I could feel the length of his eyes on me."I was watching you with, Klaud…" he said softly.The volume of the sound were still there. The only difference is the neon lights were change in color playing in each direction. I approached our table. The wine and liquor were there, I sighed there."What did he tell you?" aniya.I look at Demi straightly. His forehead furrowed sharply as I just stared at him. I bit my lip there. I eyed my phone, and it's dead."What?" she asked curiously."What time is it, Demi?" I chuckled.My chest felt like a drum with excitement. I sighed when I heard I left one hour more. I seem to have poured cold water over there."It's eleven, Ria." Demi uttered.I nodded there. I smiled as a few people came to our table. I even didn't think to entertain anyone. I couldn't even answer Demi's question. I gasp when I heard
I didn't know that staring at him this long may bring slight pain at me. Like everything felt nostalgic the way he looked at me. As usual. The memories had all back as I glanced at him again. I have a lot to say. But I can't uttered any a single word as I gasp when a memory of prom entered my mind.And, I saw how Klaud gaze were instills on me.I don't know how I endured his stare at me. His eyes were tainted with pain, and I can sense it the way he looked at me. I’m a little sad for that. It's really true that for one wrong move you can dent something. Whether it's tangible or not. I noticed how long his eyes were on me. Like he's reading something through me. I averted my gaze from him there.The melancholic music sent chills down my spine. The bitterness bit me even more when he spoke again. Like he's saving every second for me to finally divery my attention to him. I bit my lip as he turned sharply."Can you look at me, Ria." he whispered huskil
I could hear in the absence of hearing Rina's knocking. My eyes were still swollen from last night. I sighed as I adjusted myself."We're all waiting for you, Ria…""Including, Demi."My chest tightened. I thought they wouldn't care for me after all. My lips trembled when I saw what lay on the table. It is consist of invitation every year. It was as if someone had caressed my chest with those who saw it.My name with an intricate design made me shivers. My heart ache everytime I remember what Alforo said. They didn't forget me. Even if I leave, even for too long. My eyes swelled as I faced Rina. I let go of the invitation I was holding. I still didn't book a flight.I sighed as I turned to Rina. Her eyes were down at me as Elton behind him whispered something."Ria, breakfast…" he invited.I nodded there. I heard how Elton gasp when Alforo immediately on my sight. Her eyes widened as Rina stared at me heavily. Elton orde
I sighed there. I averted my eyes as I lowered the guitar. An image of him in dark felt surreal as I distance a bit at him."What are you doing here?""It's late, Alforo." my voice were cold.I saw how his jaw clench. I distance myself as I saw how his gaze were tainted with pain for my move."Why didn't you continue?" he retorted me.I turned him over there. My lips parted there. I averted my eyes for a moment to finally realize."I will listen, just like before."I was aroused there. I bit my lower lip when he crouched to fully leveled our gaze. My heart ache as his eyes were not foreign in my eyes."It's too long when I heard that raspy voice, Ria." his voice cracked as I look away.He caught my eye. And this time I barely noticed the difference on his stare at me. How sorrow filled there, like the usual I am seeing myself vividly a year ago. Her eyes were red as she stared at me."How are you?" his voice were
Everything went black when I heard his voice in my ears. The cold enveloped me there. The rush of memories waving appered in my mind as my heart ache.From the first day, I was avoiding him. Everything about him."Are you avoiding him?" Demi uttered.My forehead furrowed. "No."He raised an eyebrow at me. "Eh why don't you come along?""And Klaud wasn't there." he said carefully."I can't.""Just once?" he insisted."I'm reviewing, Demi." I mocked at him.He laughed at my sigh. I drifted my eyes at her. She step closer and giggled comfortably."Eh Alforo is Sir's substitute again" she exclaimed.All the heat rage on me. I was almost stunned to hear. I heard Demi laugh when she saw my reaction."It's only a matter of time."I don't want to go. I'll just read here."He blinked as I turned my attention back to what I was reading. Its been a week since I didn't face Alforo. I also didn&rsqu
I was sleep through all unrelenting thoughts. Alforo stared at me, as I watched him too long. My heart skipped a bit when I noticed how I'm still intimidated by him. It seems just like before. But the different is noticeable. I can't quite tell it in urgent but I know it changed a bit.I did not smile. I closed my eyes firmly before looking away. I was cold there. I was shivering by my own thought. And it didn't help that the news were on him. I didn't turn it off. I don't want to be bitter.My lips parted as I finally realized. My chest tightened as I let myself listen. But I can't take that long when I heard enough."He's a doctor…" I uttered weakly in awe.Cold crept within my system. Thousand of assumptions felt futile at what I heard. I was cold there. I bit my lip. Gradually, the bitterness of realizing overwhelmed me.I thought he wasn't serious for it the whole time. My lips were trembling as my breathe hitch heavily. My lips tremble