Chapter 17

I was just about to enter the school but I saw the students busy on their cellphones. Weird. I mean, of course a lot of people are now fond of social life but what I don't understand is why I'm nervous.
Because I don’t want to be bothered with trivial things, I just ignored the strange nervousness in my chest. It's been a week since Savier left our house. There’s a day he couldn't drive me home and pick me up but every night we called on the cellphone.
I also did not consent to visit his condo unit. I'm busy at school especially now that the school year is coming to an end. While Entering the door I was a bit stunned to see Jezel behind my chair. Back then, we were side by side, now she was behind.
I raised an eyebrow and grinned. I missed my bestfriend, of course. She was also absent for a few weeks. She didn't even glance at me. I listened intently as a whole class until lunch.

"Oh, Rox. Jezel ignoring you.." Kaori said to me. One of my classmates that I've been with once in group projects. We walked out the door and together we went to the cafeteria here inside the campus. With another female classmate.

"Yes. We don't know the root and end of your trouble but she's a pity isn't she ? You have been best friends since the first year. Why did she tear your gown? We still have a banner for you then! It's just wasted! "Karina frowned.

"You know there are people who really have the bubble inside." I told them.

"And so is Jezel. She’s jealous of me.” I smirked at that. You know what? We've been friends for a few years. I didn't notice that she was jealous of me. Because I really gave my pure trust to her. So maybe I didn't see that envy because I was blinded by my trust in her I've learned my lesson. I don't want to trust completely anymore. So I was afraid to risk Sav and me.

We're both in danger. I know. Jezel know about my secret. She know about Savier and me. What if she will tell papa about it? She will tell anyone about my secret relationship to my uncle? I know she can do that to me. She betrayed me once..she can do it again.


That makes me nervous.

There are already many students inside the cafe. I spotted Jezel with the rest of our classmates. She didn't even glance at me as her companion smiled at me as if still scared. I ordered juice and a burger. Kaori and Karina and I sat to Jezel's left. Their already chaotic table suddenly fell silent.

"Oh god! Did you read a post on St.dominic Revelations page? "Kaori said while turning on the cellphone. I stopped drinking my juice.

"Ah! Yeah seriously! Did you read that Rox?"

I shook. "N-No. What's about it?"

"It said in the post of a dummy account that it seems..there is a female student here in St.dominic has a relationship with his uncle. "
My heart pounded too much. I could no longer follow their conversation. I sweated too much. Even the taste of my juice I could not perceive. All day I couldn't focus in class. I can't wait to talk to Jezel about it. She's the only one who knows! That's why ... that's why I'm nervous. This is what the students were confused about earlier.
Our class ended at three o'clock in the afternoon. I followed Jezel up to the locker. Good thing there aren't too many students here. I immediately pulled and slapped her.

"What the fuck!" She cursed.

I smirked at her. If only the look could kill maybe now, she’s dead.
"I know you're a snake Jezel. If you're mad at me tell me. You don’t have to post about me. What do you want? "I said emphatically to her. My nails dugged into her skin. She violently pulled me away from her.

"Do you have proof ?! Ha? It's not my fault if you're too flirty with your uncle!"

I feel the heat against me.My tears rolled down my cheeks. "What a pity Jezel. I trusted you! Do you know that?-"

"I don't know! Stop your drama please! Yes! I'm the one who did it! Because I want you to suffer!"

"Just because of a man Jezel? Just because of that ?!" I feel my heart being torn apart. Mixed pain and anger.

"Yes! Because I love Sav! And one more! I can't be friends with you! You're disgusting! I won't be surprised one day that your own uncle will get you pregnant-"
My palm immediately landed on her cheek. She was holding her red cheek.

"If you were a real friend you wouldn't feel that way about me. If you were a real friend you wouldn't be a traitor. All those years you envied me Jezel? And I'm this fool who trusted you! Jezel, I consider you like a sister!" she averted his gaze and her eyes twinkled of tears.

"I tried to stop what I feel and who I love Rox. But I can't. Why can't I fight after all we can do better than you! Why can't you just let me? Let us ?! Don't be a hindrance Rox !I know it's just lust- "
I gave her another slap. And her tears continued to flow. She would have slapped me but someone held her hand.
"Enough." Caleb said to Jezel but I had his serious look on me. Jezel and I were both surprised and even more so. Oh my god! Caleb pulled me there. My tears keep flowing.

"P-Please, Caleb. Don't tell anyone please." I pleades to him h. He continued to pull me into the parking space and opened his car.

"Caleb!-"

"Come in!" he shouted at me. I was shocked there and just slid in his car.

He quickly got into the car and didn’t turn it on. "Caleb, please."

"Shit! Roxette! I can't believe! Fuck!" He hit the steering wheel.

"Caleb, I can explain! Just don't tell any one!" He looked me in the eye with apprehension.

"You have a relationship with Savier, Rox? Seriously ?! '' He still doesn't seem acceptable.
"I've been courting you for eight months and then I'll know - fucking shit!" He consistently cursed.

"I'm sorry. " I cried.

"So ... shit!" His face was already red.

"I'll do everything. Just don't tell this to anyone! Especially to papa Caleb, please."

"I don't know what to say Rox. You're disgusting." I was deeply hurt there.

"Sorry." I whispered softly. We were silent for a few minutes in his car. My cellphone also rings but I don't have the strength to answer that.
"You can't keep your secret for life Rox." He said seriously to me. I nodded even nervously. Because there is truth to that.

"I-I know."

"You want me shut up?" he asked. I looked at him and nodded.

"I want you in my bed tonight Rox. That's the replacement. Just one fucking night. Then your secret will be safe." I'm so stunned watching his serious face.