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Chapter 13 - CHAPTER 13 - Acquaintance Party Night

Acquaintance Party Night

"Are you ready, baby?" Mommy asked me.

I nodded. "Excited!!"

Dad laughed at my reaction. Who wouldn't be happy? My love is my partner!

Beat that! :>

"Be back before 11?" Mommy said.

"Eeh! Too early," I said to Daddy.

Daddy hugged Mommy. "You're strict. Before midnight, okay, baby?"

"You're the best, Daddy!" I said, then kissed him on the cheek.

I waited on the front porch, but my love still hadn't arrived. Haaay. How does he look now? Is he still as cute? LOL. I feel so giddy!!

It's 6:30… the party starts at 7, but Sheen isn't here yet. Where is he? Did something bad happen?? Aish!! I'm nervous!! I'm calling him.

Calling...

Loves <3

Cannot be reached. It's Sheen!! Where are you, my love??

AYA'S POINT OF VIEW

Yuck.

What did my mother make me wear? What am I, a mannequin? Tss. My lungs are barely moving, I cannot breathe because of the tightness of what am I wearing! Even pumps that are 4 inches??What was she thinking? That I'll just sit and not walk??

Annoying!!

I was struggling to walk in front of our house when I suddenly saw CB.

(-_-)

He scratched the back of his neck. "Is it ugly?"

"When did you become handsome?" I said, extending my hand. "Cellphone?"

"You told Alys, didn't you?"

I just nodded. Partner Steve will take care of it later. :>

He seemed to wonder why I was asking for his phone but he still gave it to me. I turned it off. Good! If he didn't give it, I might've made him cry before we even got to the AP!

We walked outside the gate and then—

Limousine??

He bowed and said, "I'm really sorry, Aya. It was Mommy... I really didn't want to use the limousine. It was all her idea. Sorry."

I stood there, stunned for a few seconds. Sigh"What else can I do? It is what it is."

I was about to step into the limo when CB went ahead and opened the door. "After you?"

And why is he smiling???

"Tss," I muttered and got in. But as soon as I sat down, he said, "Y-you look beautiful tonight, Aya."

I suddenly slammed the door shut. "Ow!"

Shit. Shit!! CB is stuck!!

He winced in pain outside. Tss. Serves you right. Because what you are giving me is a pure horror.

ALYS' POINT OF VIEW

It's 7:15… Sheen still isn't here. What happened?

I kept waiting. I know Sheen. He'll come. Maybe there's an emergency. That's right—an emergency! Sheen won't let me down. He's my best friend...

Daddy came out. "Baby, Sheen still isn't here yet?"

I smiled. "He's just stuck in traffic, Dad. He's coming." I lied.

"Alright. Your mommy and I are just in the dining area, okay?"

I waited again. It's 8:00. Still no Sheen. Maybe... he's not coming.

I stood up to go inside.

"Hey."

NO ONE'S POINT OF VIEW

Location: Palma Residence

"Kat, are you ready?" Tito Steve asked Katrina.

Today was also their flight to Japan. 11 p.m. They were heading to the airport later.

Once he saw that the fiancée was ready, he went to check on his son. It was 6:30. Drake should've left for Alys by now! If only they knew Alys was already getting emotional, they would've hurried up.

Hahahaha!

He was about to enter Drake's room when Aya called him.

Phone Conversation:

Aya: Hey, partner.

Uncle Steve: Oh, you're calling?

Aya: Is Drake ready? Hehe.

Uncle Steve: *scratches his head* Not yet. Tell Alys Drake might be sick. That boy is slow.

Aya: No, it's fine. Hahahaha! Drake should make a dramatic entrance :>

Uncle Steve: *sighs* You really know too much.

Aya ended the call. Honestly, Tito Steve found Aya a little strange sometimes. She knew too much. But he didn't mind—he liked the fun.

Hahahaha!

He knocked on Drake's door. And the guy? Well! Playing Wii. Wow!! Alys was all emotional, while Drake was just chillaxing.

Hahahaha!

"Drake?" Uncle Steve called.

Drake turned around. "Why aren't you dressed yet?"

Drake didn't reply. He was still upset he couldn't go to Japan with them. Tss. His dad would figure him out eventually.

"Aren't you going to the party?" He asked.

Drake nodded. He didn't want to go, really. He didn't know anyone there—except the girl with the speech defect and the weird girl.

Uncle Steve sighed. "Here's the deal. Go to the party and we'll pick you up for Japan. 5 a.m. flight, okay?"

Drake finally smiled at what he heard. He stood up, grabbed a suit from his walk-in closet, and got dressed.

Before leaving, Tito Steve checked his watch. It was only 7:15. "Uh, Drake—get there around 8. Pick up Alys. If not, don't expect a ticket."

Drake sighed. What else could he do?

ALYS' POINT OF VIEW

Am I dreaming?? Is Drake Palma really in front of me??

As he walked toward me—"awww!!" I sat back down again.TT^TT Why do my knees literally go weak whenever he shows up??

He came to me and helped me up. I still had a scar on my knee.

Annoying!!

He gently wiped the scar, brushed off the sand, and helped me stand.

"Just follow," he said softly, then walked out the gate. Am I sober?? Is that really Drake??

I slowly followed him.

(-_-) I even thought he was a gentleman tonight. But he didn't even open the car door for me.

We walked to school quietly. What were we supposed to talk about??? Duh???

We got to school.

People's faces when they saw us together: :0

Shit!!! By the way, I told them Drake is my partner now!!!

Hah! I'm so awesome!! :>

I saw Kei. "Well, my partner's pogi, isn't he?"

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