Chapter 2

Grace POV

A few years ago....

I stand in front of the gate of my house. Tightening the jacket I was wearing when the cold began to bite my skin. Until a few minutes passed someone in a black car stopped in front of me.

the figure in the car lowered the car window. "Come up!" he shouted from inside.

Without lingering I went straight to the seat beside the driver.

"You've been waiting long?" asked the man smiling sweetly.

"Not bad," I replied, buckling my seat belt. "Not bad it almost froze me to death you know!" I continued with a slightly irritated tone.

But instead of feeling guilty he just laughed. "I'm sorry," he said then stepped on the gas pedal and left there.

It took about ten minutes to get to Al's house. a very large two-story house with a very large yard. Of course. Al is the son of a conglomerate who is famous for his investment business.

"Come in!" Al said taking off his black leather jacket and throwing it on the couch.

the meaning of the word 'enter' that Al said was to enter into his room. We were that close to getting into each other's rooms.

I sighed softly, laying my body on Al's bed. Although a man I admit Al's room is even cleaner than mine.

So... what happened until you called and told me to pick you up?" asked Al casually opening his shirt in.

" front of me to replace it with a t-shirt. For a twenty year old man Al's body is neither too fat nor too thin either. his muscles were just imprinted like a faint image.

I sat myself down on the very soft bed. Take a pillow and hug it.

"My Mom and Dad," I whispered softly.

Al took his place in front of me. "Comparing you again with your sister?" he asked looking deep.

I just nodded weakly. Actually I'm very lazy to discuss my parents who only think about my sister.

"Yes. She got another scholarship and will continue his education," I answered with pursed lips.

"Arrggghh! Why does she always get everything? affection, money, attention and even a smart brain," I grumbled, spending all my frustration.

"While I..." I moaned heavily. "I'm just a burden to my parents," I continued.

I approached Al. Staring at his beady green eyes that I admit are very beautiful. I'm really obsessed with those emerald eyes.

"Isn't that unfair, Al?" I asked my best friend.

saw Al work for a few moments before his hand

I ruffled my shoulder-length hair. He smiled his signature boxy smile.

"You're special too, Gracedon't be discouraged," he said encouraging me but it didn't help at all.

I? Special? That's the most ridiculous nonsense I've ever heard. But since Al said it I'll believe it.

"Then why are you aloneyour face is like crumpled clothes that have been stored in a basket for a long time," I mocked, hitting Al's arm lightly.

He smiled awkwardly while scratching the nape of his neck which I'm sure wasn't itchy at all. His face was getting wrinkled. There was little hesitation in him telling me the problem.

"What's wrong, Al?" this time I put on a serious face to attract his trust.

Al took a deep breath before replying "Maybe Lucy will dump me, Grace."

Ah, Lucy. She was Al's girlfriend a few months ago. Woman with blond curls, blue eyes and fair skin. slim body but shorter than me.

"Why?" I asked. As far as I know they love each other. For no particular reason Al fits her perfectly. That's what I think.

"She asked me to fuck her yesterday...."

I rolled my eyes in shock. What a clear confession.

"But I refused," Al continued in a tone so languid. "Ha ha ha ha!!!"

I'm a really bad friend. Even though Al was in trouble but I laughed at him instead.

"Haha! How funny huh?" he sarcastically looked at me annoyed.

"Sorry, Al. But you're such an idiotwhat's so hard about making love to her? You are twenty two years old. It's very natural if you do it," I said between my laughter that had not completely subsided.

"It's easy for you to say..but this is my first time," Al said with a look of coyness and annoyance mixed into one.

"Gosh! So you guys haven't done that yet?" I asked again surprised by his confession. In fact I think he and Lucy used to do that when they were out. Turns out I was wrong. my best friend is still a virgin until it's over now. Al just nodded slowly in response.

My laughter finally died down. The closer I get to him.

"Then what's the problem if it's your first time?" I asked slowly.

Al didn't answer right away he just stared at me. "I'm afraid that I can't satisfy her." That's a classic excuse that I always hear from every

man who refuses to have sex with his girlfriend. Haven't fought yet, already lost first.

"Tsk! You coward! You haven't even done it yet but you don't believe in yourself anymore?" I glanced at him lightly. "Wonderful, Al!" My sarcasm disappointed him.

Al made a pitiful face. Did he expect me to pity him? His behavior made me want to punch him. Really.

"You're not helping at all, Grace," he said still with a pitiful face and pursed lips. Somehow his behavior made me exasperated until I unconsciously pulledl his lips.

"Aaarrgghh!! Graaaceee!" Al screamed in pain which I

responded with a triumphant laugh. he grabbed my hands and pushing each other action was inevitable. Al's body may be small but it turns out that his.

strength can also make me lie on the bed with him on top of me. My hands were above my head with Al still holding them tightly. we stared at each other for a few moments.

I smirked at Al. "Al, I have an idea that might help you," I said.

"What idea?" asked Al not letting go of my hand or my body which he was now on top of.

"You can do it with me, Al," I said carefree.

This suddenly made Al's eyes widen. He immediately distanced himself from me.

" Wh-what did you say, Grace?" he asked haltingly. I chuckled there seeing him flustered with reddened ears like boiled crabs.

"Don't you want to satisfy Lucy?"

He turned to look at me. "But not at the expense of my friend," he said firmly. For a few seconds I was so moved by Al's words.

"Tsk! Forget it!" I said waving my hand. "I asked for it, Al," I continued assuring him that everything we 'might' be doing is of my own free will.

Al still looked doubtful. His hands squeezed each other. I didn't even know what I was thinking to come up with this crazy idea.

the man got up from his seat and looked at me with a look that was difficult for me to decipher.

" I'm sorry, Grace." Arise a little disappointment in my chest to hear an apology from him. "But I can't do it..if I can't do it with my lover, then how can I do it with you? My friend"