Chapter 3 In love

Chapter 3

"What does this mean, Mikay?" My brother's welcome question when I came home from school.

I know what he's talking about.

"Believe me brother, we are not in a relationship."

"Did you two just go out? I thought there were others with you?"

I swallowed.

"There was someone else with us, that time because we walked ahead, he was behind with us. I don't know about the marites, it's just something."

"Why is he on your arm?"

"He always does that to us brother, he's my close friend, okay, and I'm not the only one he's supporting, and another brother Shiela is in love with him, he's only with Shiela.

"Is it really just Shiela? Or maybe you are also in love with that man?" Brother Froilan asked, just popping up behind me "I want to meet your friends, why don't you bring them here?"

What the!

"Alright." I said. But I don't want to invite them, these two are sure to shake them. Maybe something to say.

"We have something to talk about Mikay, don't we." Brother told me seriously.

I nodded. "I'm not allowed to fall in love until I graduate high school." I said. He has told me that many times but nothing, that I am in love. I just keep it a secret. "But now that I'm graduating, can I?" I asked with a smile.

"If possible, don't do it." He said. that's why I snorted. "I don't want to hurt you."

"But isn't being hurt part of love?" I asked. "Well, you're not the only one who has experienced being hurt, you and Brother Froilan are the ones who are hurting. Women are different, aren't they?"

"What are you talking about?" Brother Froilan scolded me, "Stick to one, this is your sister, don't blame me." I simply glared at him.

"I don't have many women," Brother said.

"Just how many?" I inquired.

"Five per day?" he replied.

"Wow! That's not a small number!" I exclaimed. My brother chuckled, "But Mikay, do you plan to attend the same college as us?"

"I don't want to be in the same school as you guys," I retorted.

"What did you say?" they both asked simultaneously.

I gestured with a peace sign, "Just kidding, well, wherever my friends go, I'll be there."

"Yeah, you're choosing your friends over us," my brother's voice sounded downcast.

I stood and hugged him from behind, explaining, "Brother, it's not like that. I want to be with my friends because we don't want to be apart."

"Fine," he replied swiftly. I smiled, "I love you, brother. I love you, Brother Froilan," I said cheerfully and headed to the garden. "Aunt Fe!" I called out while helping her arrange the flowers.

"Oh? Is everything okay?" she asked.

I embraced her and said, "Nothing, I just wanted to thank you." I didn't understand what was happening to me.

"Oh dear, what do you need?" she asked in return.

"Oh, nothing, Auntie," I said, assisting her with her tasks. "It's late afternoon, Auntie, and you're still here in the garden. It's getting dark."

"Are you in love?" she asked, brushing off my previous comment.

I shook my head quickly. "It's not." It's a good thing that he doesn't like social media so he doesn't know that I went viral, which most people talked about, because when he finds out, it's sure to be explosive again.

"Mikay! Shiela is calling!" Brother Marc shouted from inside.

"Just a moment, auntie," I said and ran inside. "Hello Shie," I answered.

"Mikayla, can you come now?" She asked. "Why?"

"Can you join me in the pool?"

Kennedy will definitely be there. Because Kyler is playing there now.

"What are we going to do there?"

"I'm just bringing their food. I passed by a restaurant here and I tried their delicious food, so I ordered. Let's go, please," she insisted.

"Okay then. I'll see you there," I said. I changed my clothes first and bid farewell to my brother and aunt.

I know she just wants to be with Kyler. But I will use this opportunity to get closer to them.

"I like her, so I want to court her."

"Who?" I asked Troy.

"Mikayla."

Because of the name he mentioned, I missed the shot, so instead of winning, Kennedy will have to help me. We are playing billiards today in Ken's billiard room, and we are in a private room because there are many people playing downstairs.

"You like her?" I asked Troy. "Since when did you like her?"

Ken asked, "What if he rejects you?" here.

"I won't give up until he responds."

Ken continued, "Why do people still think she's Kyler's girlfriend?"

"That rumor will die down, and won't you clarify on social media that you're not?"

"Yeah," I remained silent.

"Why did you go out just the two of you if you've already been linked?" Ken inquired.

"Can't we hang out as friends? Besides, I went out with Shiela before, and nothing like this happened, nothing went viral."

"But who will you choose, Shiela or Mikayla?" Ken pressed.

I raised an eyebrow at Ken. "You're asking me? I see Shiela as a sister and a friend," I replied truthfully. "The same goes for Kayla," I added, a lie slipping out.

"Perhaps we won't be competing for the same girl, right, Kyler?" Troy's sudden remark stunned me. I sat on the stool, gazing at him. "Of course not," I responded, devoid of emotion. "I wouldn't want to ruin our friendship over a girl," I almost choked up. "But if it comes to that and we are vying for the same woman, and I choose you, our bond won't shatter. I'll accept defeat. I hope you will too," I told Troy earnestly.

Troy smirked. "Of course," he agreed.

I fist-bumped him.

"It seems that at any moment you will really fight over the same woman." Ken said with a laugh. "We should have rules as friends. Don't fall in love with your girl friend. No one should fall in love with a friend." It said. "But it's too late, the other one has already fallen." He said and pointed to Troy.

'He's not the only one' my mind screamed.

We turned our attention to the door that opened. It's Shiela and Kayla follows her "Hey boys! We brought some food." Shiela said. It approached me, I just nodded and looked back at Kayla who was met by Troy.

I immediately looked away.

"You know it's delicious. Taste it." Shiela said and was about to taste me but I took the spoon from her.

"Let me." I said smiling.

I heard Kayla's laugh but I tried not to look at her. Troy makes her laugh. I turned my back on them because out of the corner of my eyes I could see

"I'm fine."

"Are you sure? Because you were quiet earlier and then you left suddenly, I thought you were going home but you just went here." This is it.

"Are they still there?"

"Yes, still playing."

"Is Kayla?"

"Also, I'll just say goodbye to you. I'm going home."

"Are you with Kayla?"

"He can't be left, he's already enjoying playing." It said.

I stood up. "I'll take you outside." I said that's why he smiled.

I waited for him to board before going with my companions. Ken and Troy were still playing while Kayla just sat there watching them. I walked over to him and sat on the stool next to him.

"Did you take Shiela outside?" It asked but the eyes were fixed on the two.

"Yes." I answered sparingly.

"You know we're hungry, after all you two are just sitting there, maybe you can buy us something to eat? It's already 7pm, let's have dinner here." Ken said "You can make a delivery. You can order us." I said.

"There's a restaurant near there, it's already there. Rather than deliver, I'll have to pay the delivery fee. Go ahead, you two have bought it. Our game is already good."

"Do you want?" I asked Kayla and then she looked at me.

"I-I can I nodded and stood up. I extended my hand to Ken. "Money to buy."

"You're free, I know you have a lot of money."

I threw a billiard ball at him and he caught it. "I thought you were free."

"Come on, you might get stoned here." Kayla said and pushed me out.

Before I was feeling jealous and sad but now that I'm with Kayla it's changed to joy. Honestly, when I go out, I want her with me, but every time I call her, Shiela appears in front of me. Where I was, he was there, I don't know if it was just a coincidence.

"Did you and Shiela have a thorough talk?" Kayla asked as we walked.

I shook my head.

"Really? I thought he talked to you, maybe he was just shy to say it."

"Which? "Don't you feel it?"

"That he likes me?"

It nodded.

"I know, I've been feeling it for a long time."

"But what? What can you say?"

"I can't repay the way he feels for me." I said. I can't feel anything for Shiela, I really only consider her a friend.

"Oh...why don't you give her a chance Kyler? Shiela is nice, she's beautiful. What else are you looking for? Who do you want?"

You "I do not want anything." My answer.

"You and Shiela are good, if I were you I would date her."

I closed my eyes. Why is he pushing Shiela to me?

"Good morning Kyler, wake up." Someone whispered to me that's why I woke up. I woke up to see who it was. "What are you doing here Shiela? Why are you here in my room?" I will ask.

"I let him in, he said he was your girlfriend so I told him to come here and wake him up. It's you, a girl is still picking you up." Said mommy peeking at the door.

"What?!" I said annoyed. "You know I don't let anyone in my room mommy. Especially women."

"She's no different, isn't she your girlfriend, so it's okay for her to come in. Get up there because what time is it? I'll wait for you downstairs so we can have breakfast together." He said and left.

"What did you tell mommy?" I asked Shiela "I'm your girlfriend."

"Why did you say that?"

"That's where we're going too, aren't we?". Shiela said smiling.

"What?" I can't believe it.

"I like you Kyler, so from now on I'm going to date you. Don't tell your mom that we're not together yet. She's happy when I say I'm your girlfriend, so she'll be sad when you say we're not." This is it. "Take a shower and get dressed, we'll go to school together." He said and left my room.

I caught my senses. I didn't expect Shiela to do this. You really came to my house and introduced yourself as my girlfriend?

I was not in the mood to sit next to Shiela at the table, I caught them talking happily with my mommy.

"Where's dad?" I asked.

"Leave early. Let's eat." This is it. "Iha eat eat eat." It served Shiela. "As for you, Kyler, why didn't you introduce Shiela right away, do you know that I thought your girlfriend was the girl with you in your viral picture. I'm waiting for you to introduce her to me, but she's just your friend."

"Mom-."

"I want this Shiela for you. She came here and and introduced herself without hesitation. She's brave huh."

"Mom you kn-."

"Oh excuse me, someone is calling." Mommy said, I looked at her cellphone, someone was calling. "Just keep eating okay. Don't wait for me."

"Are you angry Kyler?" Shiela asked me.

"Just eat." Not in the mood I said. After eating, we didn't say goodbye to mommy, she seemed to be busy talking, that's why we left.

"Don't do it again Shiela."

"Which one?"

"Don't ever enter my room without permission. I really don't want anyone else entering my room, and tell me when you come here."

"I'm sorry earlier, but okay. I'll text you if I go to your place." She said. "Mikayla is calling." He said looking at my phone. It was on silent so I didn't hear it, I immediately took it and answered.

"Kayla." I said softly. My mood suddenly changed "Are you with Shiela?" This is a question.

I thought about what to say.

"Yeah."

I heard his sigh.

"She told me that we're together. I've been waiting here in the waiting room for a while when we were supposed to meet. I'll just wait for the car."

"Wait..if you want we'll let you through. Where is that waiting shed?" I asked. He refused at first but I insisted. I begged our family driver to pick him up.

"Kayla is waiting for you." I said.

"Oh my gosh! It's true! I forgot her. You're the only thing running through my mind." It said with a giggle. What the?! "I wish you had just told him to commute, I don't want anyone to disturb our moment, right?"

Are they really friends?

I sat properly when I saw Kayla. He glanced at us and smiled.

"Mikayla you're in front." Shiela said here. I was about to get down because I was going to sit in the front.

Kayla smiled "Alright." She opened the door in front and sat down.

"I'm sorry Mikayla if I forgot you. We had a conversation, I forgot."

"That's not there." Kayla answered.

I can see him from the side mirror. I don't know if I saw correctly that there was sadness in his eyes.

To Be Continued...