Chapter 5 Five

"What are you doing Armando stop! Look at Yoreh blushing!" Aunt reprimanded Tito Armando.

"N-no way," I said shyly.

"I'm sorry!" Tito Armando laughed at his wife.

"Dad," Cyrus called his father irritated.

"Stop it, We're just friends," he promised and turned to me.

Tito Armando shrugged "Well--"

"Stop Armando! Let's go and go see our other friends! You're a bitch, you're tripping your son again," Tita Alejandra scolded again.

I laughed a little because of Aunt Alejandra's attitude. It's funny because they look like teenagers fighting.

"Oh, okay. We'll leave first. We'll give you some quality time first," Tito laughed and his wife hit him again.

Aunt Alejandra turned to me and smiled awkwardly at me as if she was embarrassed because of what Tito was saying so I just smiled back.

I turned to Cyrus as he slowly held my waist and looked around.

"You're just touching!" I said irritated and hit his hand.

He laughed "Good you know," he replied stupidly and pulled me closer to him.

"No, stop it, Cyrus. Your Ex might see you and get jealous. He might not come back to you, go ahead," I said threateningly.

He pouted "It's okay for him to see me and be jealous. If he gets jealous at any time since we broke up, he doesn't care about the women I'm with," he said and faked a laugh.

"You won't come back if you're surrounded by women, go ahead," I answered with a laugh.He just blinked and let go of his grip.

He just kept quiet and didn't speak. I feel guilty because of what I said!Eventually we approached another server and got food.

"Aren't you going to introduce me to the birthday person? It's embarrassing if I eat but I don't congratulate him. I'm not his guest," I said while presenting the plate to the server.

The other servers looked at me as if they wanted to take back the food I had but I immediately went to Cyrus who seemed to know them.

It's a good thing I was equipped otherwise they would have tasted the anguish of a Yoreh Selene.

He chuckled "I didn't bring you here to meet him," he answered without emotion.Seriously? Sometimes I really wonder what kind of attitude this man has, maybe his brain is upside down.

"It's rude because if I don't congratulate him, I don't have a present for him and you don't either, then we're too thick to eat. Give back that lumpian shanghai, you don't have a present. When I had a birthday, it was really 'No gift, No Shanghai' You're not shy, you took five more," I said shaking my head and walking back to our place.

"I gave him my present yesterday because I wasn't sure if I could come here. Because I thought I didn't have any bad girls who wouldn't be clingy after this. So make sure you don't become my stalker, I know I'm handsome but- -"

"Yes, you really are," I told him.

Because the things he says might be too long. Maybe he feels the same way when I'm babbling. So right now the feeling is mutual.It's really irritating like that fatty juice!

"Tss," he said irritated and grabbed the lumpian shanghai.Sometimes I wonder if he is really aiming for his ex here or Shanghai.

So we just ate in silence."C-cyrus," said the woman who stopped in front of us softly.

She's wearing a red long tube gown that accentuates her white and smooth skin. He also has short shoulder-length brown hair. Her gentle and angelic face made me feel secure even though she only wore light makeup.I immediately looked at Cyrus who quickly stood up. So this is it? The girl he loves too?

"Akia," Cyrus said softly and hugged the woman who also hugged him back.

Why does he need me here? If in the first place he will also be fragile?They are very beautiful to look at. But why do I feel like I don't know? Why did I feel like insecurity hit me again?

"I gave your cousin my gift yesterday because I'm not sure if I'll be able to come today," Cyrus said with a sigh.

Akia laughed "Is that so?" He said and turned to me.

"Akia and you are?" He smiled and held out his hand.

Even his laugh is insecure. She's very beautiful too. Even his hands are so beautiful that my brown skin is ashamed.I smiled and stood up

"Yoreh Selene," I answered.

I turned to Cyrus who was still staring at Akia.

"Nice to meet you. I need to go home," Akia said goodbye to the two of them.

I nodded "Be careful,"Cyrus took a deep breath

"Why is it so early? We just arrived, are you going home right away?" he said sadly.

Akia pouted "I have to go home, I still have things to do and I've been here for a while so Ben has agreed to let me go home," she explained and parted her hair slightly.

I stayed standing while they were talking, maybe it would be rude if I suddenly sat down?

Cyrus chuckled "I'll bring you," he offered.

I turned to him in shock because of what he said. What?! Will I be left here?! Alone?! I looked around to find Aunt Alejandra and Uncle Armando. Both of them were still talking so I just sighed. What? Is this my role? Include then leave?!

Akia looked at me and smiled awkwardly "What's up, Cyrus, Yoreh is here with us," And finally Cyrus turned to me but immediately turned back to the other person.

"Even if it's just at the exit," Cyrus insisted and turned to her.

"Is it alright, Yoreh?" He even raised his eyebrows when he asked me.

As if he is making it look like he will pay me and I have no right to refuse or even complain because who am I?

"Yes," was my only answer.Akia was massaged in the senses because of my sudden answer.

Without hesitation, Cyrus turned his back on her and grabbed Akia's waist and pulled her out. Like he didn't remember that I also have feelings.

Any part hurts to be left in the air. I'm his first companion but will I be the one left? Would it be nice if I knew someone here at least one. I wish he would just leave me where Tita and Tito are.I sat on the chair because right know I left dumbed, I left behind.I caught the attention of the other guests who passed by, some of them smiled at me so I smiled back and some of them ignored me.I'm just waiting impatiently.

"Hi," a white, handsome man with dimples greeted me.

I stood up "Hello," I answered awkwardly.

"Benedict Francisco and you?" He introduced himself with a smile and held out his hand.

"Yoreh Selene Antares," I introduced myself and accepted his hand.

He smiled and nodded "Aunt Alejandra said that Cyrus' place is here. Where is he?" He asked and looked around.

"Ah, the cousin brought it when Akia had a birthday," he answered.

He chuckled "It's my birthday and Akia was brought? Leaving you? That's really crazy," he said shaking his head and sitting next to my chair so I sat down too.

"Oh! That's you? Ben? Oh yes, Benedict, Happy Birthday! I'm sorry if I didn't have a present. It's Cyrus because I said we'd congratulate you, but he didn't want to, so I'm really sorry, we've already eaten," I explained shyly.

He nodded "It's fine, thanks! I'll sit here first, right? Let's wait for Cyrus," He said.

"Ah, okay," I said and nodded."So where did you meet my friend, Cyrus? I didn't think he would come here with a nice looking girl," he said in a bolero and stared at me so I laughed a little at him. I kept staring at her beautiful eyes.

He stroked his fingers on his chin and examined my face with his brown eyes, the reason why I glanced downward.I was about to answer again but I saw the image of Cyrus approaching me.

"Ben... Don't hit on her or do you want me to hit you? Using my hands?"

He stopped and looked at me back to Ben "You want?"

"Oh! Chill bro, I was just asking how you met and it's a good thing I stopped Kendrick from coming here because they already saw Yoreh," he said and raised both hands in an I give up- gestures.

"Let's go," Cyrus commanded and glared at meI turned to Ben and smiled.

"Nice to meet you, Ben. We're leaving. Happy birthday again!" I promised with a smile.

He laughed "Thank you again! Be careful!"

Ben walked towards me

"Don't you dare," Cyrus immediately disobeyed when he tried to hug me.

Ben chuckled "Alright, Bye," he said and stepped backwards.

Cyrus immediately pulled me closer to his parents who were busy talking to other acquaintances.

We said our goodbyes and they immediately let us in again. Tito Armando and his son still couldn't get rid of the teasing stare.We walked out while his hands were in his pockets, I just followed him because I didn't want to speak or I might be exposed to fire.

"Are you happy?" He seriously asked and opened the front seat of his car for me.So I looked at him and nodded. He closed the door and got into the driver's seat.

"The food is delicious and your parents are kind. It's beautiful here, so yes, I'm happy, why?" I said and got into his car.

His serious face still remains. What? He and his ex are not on good terms? They didn't bond for long? Can he pour his anger on me?

"No... I mean," he stopped, He fastened his seatbelt so I fastened mine as well. "I mean, You? Flirting with my ex-girlfriend cousin," he harshly accused me.

            
            

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