Chapter 28
Jayjay's point of view
I don't understand...
Like Ella... I don't understand my feelings...
I've been in love with Keifere my whole life, but why did I feel so strange when Tripp broke up with me?
Today is April 6th...
Exactly one week has passed since our breakup...
I haven't gone to school at all because I haven't been feeling well.
The Ulupongs sent me thousands of messages, but I'm too tired to reply to them.
"Jay... We won't be home tonight... Arieste will be with Ella... You'll be home alone..." Tita Gemma said as she sat down on the couch next to me.
"Okay... No problem..." I said in a cracked voice.
Tita Gemma leaned down, kissed me on the head, and smiled at me.
She got up from beside me.
I was hungry.
I got up from my seat and went to the kitchen.
I opened the refrigerator, but... there was nothing there...
Does God want me to go out?
I went up to my room, changed into something suitable, and went downstairs.
"Jay, where are you going?" Tita Gemma asked from the living room.
"I'm going to the market to get some snacks," I said and went outside.
I walked slowly towards the market.
It had been a long time since I'd been out...
That day... I had cried for hours...
Honey's appointment with Keifer was cut short because of work.
Keifer came and drove me home.
We didn't talk at all during the drive...
"Hi."
When I looked, I saw Freya.
She was wearing short shorts and a crop top. A gray cardigan over it.
She wasn't wearing any makeup... She was so beautiful even without makeup...
"Hi," I said.
"You haven't been to school for a long time... Is something wrong?" she asked.
"I don't feel very well... Why aren't you at school?" I asked.
"I don't feel well either... I was going to a friend's house... Where are you going?" she asked.
"To the market," I replied.
"Hmm... I was going to get a few things too, let's go together," she said.
I nodded and we walked to the market together.
We arrived at the market.
There was no one else there.
I went and got a few things from the snack section. I went to the ice cream section. I got two boxes of ice cream. Then my eyes fell on the drinks... I actually needed some...
I went and got a few.
At that moment, Freya was paying for her purchases.
I went and paid too.
"Oooo..." she murmured when she saw the drinks.
I smiled slightly.
We left the market.
After talking a little more, we parted ways.
It was a great feeling to see that Freya was kind-hearted...
Actually, Rakki had said before that she used to be very kind-hearted.
I hid the drinks and went inside...
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Keifer's point of view
Jayjay hasn't been to school for a week...
I miss him so much...
Even though Tripp seems indifferent, it's obvious she's thinking about him...
I last saw Jayjay that day when I dropped him off at home...
Flashback;
Honey's phone rang.
She rejected it.
Then it rang again.
"Keifer... I have to go... I'm sorry..." she said as she got up.
She saw Jayjay crying.
"Go to him," she said, looking at him.
Then she turned to me, smiled, and left.
I slowly got up from the table and went to Jayjay.
"Jay..." I said, placing my hand on his.
He looked at me.
Why are you so sweet?
"Keifer..." She said and hugged me.
I hugged him back.
I stroked his head and kissed him.
After a brief hug, we parted.
"Let's go," I said.
We got up.
She looked cold.
I took off my jacket and wrapped it around him.
"You go to the car, I'll pay the bill and come," I said, looking at him.
She didn't say anything and started walking towards the car.
I went to the cashier to pay the bill.
"Did you come to pay for table 11?" asked a very beautiful woman.
"Yes," I said.
"Mrs. Ryder already paid for that," she said, smiling.
I smiled slightly.
"Okay, good evening," I said and walked towards the car.
Jayjay was sitting in the front, lost in thought.
I went and sat in the driver's seat.
I looked at him.
Then I started the car.
Neither she nor I spoke during the journey...
When we arrived in front of the house, I stopped the car.
"You can get out." I said, looking at her.
She still didn't say anything, and just before getting out of the car, she said:
"Thank you."
Then she got out of the car, took off her jacket and left it on the seat next to me, and closed the door.
She walked slowly towards the house.
She knocked on the door.
The maids opened the door.
Before going inside, she looked at me one last time and went in.
The flashback ended...
That day, she really didn't look well.
The bell rang.
I got up from my seat to go to the restroom.
My leg was healed, so there was no longer a cast.
I left the classroom.
Unfortunately, all the restrooms on this floor were unusable, so I had to go to the restroom in the other building. 😓
I arrived at the other building.
I accidentally bumped into someone, and they fell to the ground.
When I looked, I saw it was E-Ella.
"Ahhh!" she cried out in pain.
"I'm sorry," I said.
"Watch where you're going next time," she said as he got up.
She noticed his knee was bleeding.
I took a bandage out of my pocket and offered it to him.
"Thank you," She said, taking it.
She put it on.
"Do you know where Jayjay is? He hasn't been to school for a long time..." She said, looking at me with worried eyes.
"He broke up with Tripp... He's not feeling well... I don't know when he'll come to school..." I said.
"Apparently, according to Aries, Jayjay will be home alone today... Could you go and check on him?"
Was he really saying that?
"Okay," I said.
"I have to go," she said and left.
It had been a long time since I'd talked to him.
I felt strange.
I noticed something while talking to him.
I used to be very shy when talking to him, but now I feel nothing for him, so I feel no emotions at all...
EVENING...
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Jayjay's point of view
Tita, Gemma, and Angelo left the house.
Now I'm alone...
I went up to my room and took out the drinks I'd hidden...
I went downstairs.
I went to the fireplace and started drinking.
I grimaced because it'd been a long time 😖
I got used to it soon.
The doorbell rang.
Damn!
I quickly got up and hid the drinks.
"I'm coming!" I shouted, running to the door.
When I opened it, I found Keifer standing there...
"Hi..." he said.
"Hi," I said.
"You haven't been to school for a week... I was worried about you..." he said.
"Come in..." I said.
He came in.
I worried for nothing 🥺
I went and got the drinks from where I'd hidden them.
I handed one to Keifer.
But he didn't want to.
I went and sat in the same spot again and continued drinking.
"Are you okay?" he asked.
I paused.
I hadn't thought about the answer to that question...
Am I okay?
"I don't know..." I mumbled, but he heard me.
"It's your last year anyway... You've fallen far behind in your studies..." he said.
"I'll fix it, don't worry," I said, continuing to drink.
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Keifer's point of view
Silence fell.
Only the sound of our breathing could be heard.
"Actually... I thought I was only in love with you in this life... But I guess I fell in love with him too, even if only for a moment... Otherwise, why would I suffer so much..." She said, looking at his drink.
"Tripp isn't someone you wouldn't fall in love with, to be honest... Handsome, rich, sweet, respectful, romantic... A 10/10 guy..." I said.
"It's strange to hear that from you, to be honest..." She said.
I laughed.
Suddenly, she stood up.
She seemed restless.
She was drunk...
She started singing loudly.
Actually, his voice was beautiful if he hadn't shouted.
I stood up and tried to silence him by covering his mouth with my hand.
"Let me go!" She shouted, pushing my hands away.
"I'll let you go if you shut up," I said.
Finally, she stopped...
I slowly removed my hands from him.
I held him by the arms and laid him down on the couch.
"It's so hot..." She murmured and took off his t-shirt.
I quickly closed my eyes.
"Jayjay, put your shirt back on!" I shouted.
"But it's so hot..." She said.
I slowly opened my eyes.
His eyes were closed.
She was only wearing a bra.
Luckily, she had his pajamas on...
I went and leaned down beside him.
"I made a promise to myself before... that I would never make you cry... But I couldn't keep my promise... I'm sorry..." I said, stroking her head.
"It's not your fault... It's my fault... I also promised myself that I wouldn't cry... But I couldn't keep that promise either... Everyone cries in this life... Because life is cruel..." she said, her eyes still closed.
I leaned down and placed a small kiss on her lips.
Slowly, her eyes opened and she looked at me.
She reached out and touched my cheek...
"You're the only person here for me in this state... I'm so glad you're here..." she said, and a tear fell.
I wiped away her tear with my hand.
"You're still crying..." I said and laughed.
She laughed too.
"Wait, let me make you some coffee to help you sober up." I said.
She nodded.
I got up from beside her and went to the kitchen and made coffee.
When I looked, I saw that she had fallen asleep.
After putting the coffee down on the table, I tried to wake him up.
"Jayjay?"
She woke up shortly after.
She got up.
I helped him drink the coffee.
She seemed to be coming to his senses.
She finished the coffee.
Suddenly, she screamed.
"Ahhhhhh! Why am I naked?! Pervert!"
"WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?!" A voice echoed through the house.
Damn it!!!
"Angelo..." I said.
"I ASKED YOU WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?!"
Before I could say anything, Angelo came and punched me.
"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING TO MY COUSIN!" he yelled.
"Angelo, stop!" Jayjay shouted.
Angelo quickly grabbed my shirt and threw me out of the house.
I fell to the ground.
"GET OUT!" he yelled and slammed the door shut.
I stood up, clutching my jaw.
In pain, I walked to my car and got in.
I started the car and drove home...