Chapter 5 The sadness

Chapter 5

Still Valorie

"Do you hold a grudge against him?" I will ask. My peg is gossip.

"You should be the one I'm asking about problems." he says. "You're the one with the problem right now, that's why I brought you here, it's your problem we should talk about, not mine." he said smiling."

"Family problems." I said weakly.

"I thought you were one of those with a perfect family."

"You just thought that. It's like I don't want to go home. It's just that the house is a mess every day. My parents are fighting now."

"Does Mikay know this?"

I shook my head. "They have no idea what is happening to me. They don't know about my problems, I don't want to tell them. I don't want to add to their problems too."

I looked down at Marc's hand. I held it. "Don't tell Mikayla."

He looked down because of my touch. I let go because I felt ashamed.

"I'm sorry." I whispered.

"Don't worry, I won't tell."

"I don't want to talk about my problems. You brought me here, didn't you, so that I could somehow forget about the problem for a while?"

I was surprised when he suddenly stroked my hair, which is why my cheeks suddenly became hot.

I'm blushing again.

"You can approach me if you have a problem. Don't be shy to say it, it's better to express the pain you feel. Don't hide it."

"Thank you." I said.

We stayed there for more than two hours. I noticed something about Marc, he seemed restless and always glanced at me as if he wanted to say something.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah." he said. He bowed. "Uhmm...I want to tell you something."

"What is that?"

It faced me, I felt electricity when it touched my hand.

"I think I like you." he says. "I like you Val."

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My brain is loading now!

"I like you, Val."

"I like you, Val."

I heard what he said again and again, as if it was still echoing in my ears.

Is it true?

is he serious

It's not a dream is it?

"Well, I know that I think I'm going to like you too fast. But I don't know, that's how I feel right now. I'm not saying that we should be friends, but I hope you give me a chance so that we can get to know each other well each other."

I grabbed his face and slapped it lightly.

I swallowed.

This is not a dream!

"Is there a problem?"

"It's true, I'm not dreaming." I said.

He laughed.

He held my hand tightly. "Can you give me a chance Valorie, I can prove that I'm serious about you. Just give me a chance."

Of course I want to! But let me narrow it down first.

"Sure, I'm giving you a chance." I said... Oh right, I couldn't stand it either! Because don't believe me that I will narrow down.

I gasped when he reached out to hug me.

"Thank you Valorie, thank you."

I was secretly thrilled.

Of course this is my chance to hug him. I raised my hand to return his hug to me. His scent is addictive!

"Are you in a good mood?" Kayla asked me.

"That's why, and very active. He answers all our prof's questions. You're from there." Tyra said.

"Did something good happen Val?"

' There is! Your brother is flirting with me!' that's what I was going to say but no more. I want Marc to tell her.

"There is, but it's only mine."

I was surprised when someone suddenly walked up to me. I elbowed him, Kennedy. It suddenly appears.

"Maybe you already have a boyfriend." he said.

"Is there? Why don't you introduce yourself now?" said Troy who sat next to me.

"I don't have a boyfriend, but I'm close." I said happily.

"Don't make a boyfriend if we don't know each other. Introduce that guy first. We'll get to know each other first." Kyler said.

"Don't tell us, Marc?" Kennedy asked in disbelief. There's really nothing to hide this year. "But it's impossible, you won't like that."

I made him suffer.

If only he knew!

"Do you know that man Val?"

"Secret."

"You still know something secret. Just introduce that man, whoever he is. But don't be a varsity player, you'll just play with them." Ken said.

"Don't make other men look like you." I said.

"Is this loyal, I love Tricia so much. Isn't it, Troy. Brother in law." said to Troy. Ken's girlfriend is his sister.

I accidentally looked at Tyra that's why I saw the sadness in her eyes.

Why is it?

Stil Valorie

"Do you want to come?" Marc asked me when we met after class. I chose to go to him instead of being with my friends, I ran away from them so they must be annoyed with me.

"Where?" I will ask. Helping me sit down, he took me to his favorite restaurant.

"We have an outing, we have our partners, it makes me jealous when I don't have a partner."

"Shameful Marc."

"Why are you shy? You're with me."

"But-."

"Please?" he begged.

"When?"

"This coming sunday."

"alright." my consent

I saw his face light up. "Thank you." he said happily.

I bit my lip when I remembered that my friends and I had a walk. Shocks! Why did I agree with Marc, it would be a shame if I take back what I said. He might sulk, but what about my friends?

I looked up when I felt someone standing beside us.

"Oww, you're here. How are you my dear Marc Angelo?" asked a fair-skinned, round-eyed woman, and yes, I'll admit it looks better on me.. Oh no, no, no! I'm better, I claim it!

I didn't expect him to kiss Marc's lips! Who is this girl?! I can see Marc pushing here, he even wiped his lips with his thumb.

"What are you doing Monica?" there was irritation in his voice.

"Is there a problem?" the girl asked.

"Can't you see I have a date?"

Monica girl looked at me, she pretended to be surprised to see me because she obviously knew that Marc was with someone.

"Oh I'm sorry, I didn't know viral girl was with you." he said laughing.

Viral girl?

Oh right! I actually went viral because of the embarrassing thing I did.

"What I don't like is that we're disturbing someone, if you're here to eat, go to your table, if you're just here to make trouble, just leave." Marc said emphatically.

"I have a date too that's why I'm here."

Marc looked outside where a man was coming in now.

"You're with your boyfriend, it's not good that you kissed me on the lips."

"I'm sorry, I just miss your lips." she said. "Okay, I'll leave you guys, enjoy your date." he said artfully.

I just looked at Marc who followed Monica and her boyfriend. I felt a pain when I saw something strange in his eyes while looking at the two.

I dismissed whatever was on my mind. 'Marc wanted me, that's what he said. He only wants me.' my mind screamed.

"W-who is that girl?" I will ask.

"Her name is Monica, my ex-girlfriend."

Owww...

Ex-girlfriend.

"Focus on the food, look at me Val. Let them." said when he noticed that I was looking at Monica.

We're just eating in silence now, no one is talking. It's not like we chatted before. The wind seems to have changed.

"Are you thirsty after eating?"

"He broke the silence."

"W-are we going anywhere?"

"We still have training. I just ran away to eat with you."

"I'm going to see Kayla after this, I just ran away from them."

"Is my brother okay?"

"Of course."

"Is Kyler taking care of him?"

"Of course, they are so sweet. Kyler loves Kayla very much."

"It's okay, don't let him hurt my brother, he'll find what he's looking for when that happens."

"Are you very protective of your brother?"

"I was protecting him when we were young, until dad disappeared. He's the only one I have." there was sadness in his voice.

Still Valorie

"Your mommy is still alive isn't she." I said. I regretted what I said, because his face turned dark when I mentioned his mommy. "S-sorry." I said weakly.

"We grew up without him, even if he wasn't there, it's okay with me. Aunt Fe was there to act as our mother."

Even though he doesn't say what his big problem is with his mommy, I can feel the anger and hatred he feels for his mother.

I hugged myself after we left the restaurant, I didn't expect it to be cold today, I didn't bring my jacket.

"Use this." Marc said as he made her put on his jacket.

"T-thank you." I smiled shyly at him. "I'll bring it back too."

"I'll take you."

"don't. I'll just commute, you're also in a hurry, aren't you? Go ahead."

"Are you sure?"

I nodded while smiling.

"I will call you later, be careful. You will still love me." he said with a wink.

I bowed down to hide the blush on my cheeks.

My smiles didn't disappear until I reached our anchorage. Kyler stopped playing when they saw me enter.

I swallowed because of their scary looks. "H-hi? I'm sorry I'm late." I said while doing the peace sign.

"Leave suddenly without even saying goodbye." Kayla said.

"Where have you been?" Troy asked.

"I-I just brought something to mommy, sorry if I didn't get to say goodbye to you."

"Wait a minute." said Kayla while looking at my clothes.

Oh no! His brother's jacket!

"Why does this seem familiar to me? Where did I see this?" he said, holding the jacket as he wondered where he had seen it.

I'm nervous.

"there's a lot like this Kayla, maybe there's something in common.

"This kind of jacket is limited, most people can't even buy it." she said. He suddenly looked inside.

She's shocked!

Oh no.

"I knew it." he whispered, looking at me meaningfully.

"You know whose that is?" Kennedy asked.

"No." Kayla answered quickly. "Whose is this? It's masculine, you're hiding it from your boyfriend." Kayla said with a frown.

Huh?

I didn't understand him, I thought he already knew whose it was.

"Mommy's employees lent it to me." my excuse I was cold earlier, I forgot to put it back.

When I said that they believed, I can breathe easy.

"It's my brother's jacket, is it the one you earned earlier?" Kayla asked as she pulled me out.

He already said he knew! He just made excuses earlier.

"H-how did you know it was your brother's?"

"Just the smell, and another one with his name engraved inside."

I immediately looked at what it said, yes Marc's name is there! It's insulting!

"What is wrong with you and my brother?" Kayla asked seriously.

"N-nothing."

"The truth?"

"No, we just met on the road, he lent it to me because he saw me hugging myself." I lied.

Kayla looked at me intently, I knew she didn't believe what I was saying.

"What I say is true."

"Yes." he said bitterly. "Let's go inside."

I quietly followed him. I took off my jacket because I was getting hot. I can still smell Marc's fragrant smell, it has stuck to my body so no matter where I sit I can smell it.

We are eating quietly now at home. It's a miracle that both of them are here, I don't eat alone anymore.

"We have an outing on Sunday." I will break the silence.

"Do you need anything?" asked daddy.

"Nothing, I have money. I'll just say goodbye."

"I hope everyone has money." weak but I heard mommy say.

"If you need anything else just tell me." said dad and I thanked him.

"I need money too." mommy's groin

"Why did you run out of gambling money?"

"I'm not going to take the money for gambling, I'm going to build a business."

"Really? Then why don't you use the money of your company?"

"Why do I have to use my company's money when I can take it from you."

I tightened my grip on the cutlery because they were starting again.

"What do you think of me, bank, credit card?"

"I'm your wife!"

"Learn to find money, learn to work hard for money. We weren't even married then, I was the one who spent everything. You didn't spend any of your money." daddy scolded here. "To be honest, it's boring, your company is about to collapse, so you're in trouble with money."

I looked at mommy because of the noise she was sitting on. He pushed it backwards, he stood up and dropped the towel down before walking out.

"Just eat Valorie, don't mind her." said dad. It eats well as if nothing happened.

It's better that I go with Marc's outing first so that I can somehow forget about the problem.

By the end of the week, I was excited to go out. It's a good thing that we didn't continue our barricades so I don't have to lie anymore.

"Good morning beautiful." Marc greeted with a smile, who was already waiting for me. I couldn't help but stare at him because of his good looks and even beat the models.

"Morning." I am shy to say hello.

I couldn't move when he came to take my bag, how could it be that he was going to kiss me for what he did. I don't know if he meant to bring his face closer or what.

I only realized when he called me, he had put my stuff in the back, he opened it for me and let me in.

"Where are the others?" I will ask.

"They were ahead."

"So we're the only two caught?"

It nodded.

"Is Froilan your cousin?"

"He rode with us because there was still a vacancy, he didn't want to ride because he said he might disturb us." he said smiling.

disturb us?

"He knows that I want to seduce you." he said with a wink.

Here I am thrilled again.

"You're cute."

"Huh?"

"You're so cute when you blush."

I touched my cheek. He still saw it.

It held my hand. "Don't hide it because I want to see it."

He didn't let go of me, we are holding hands now which I don't want, I don't want him to let go of me! But he has to let go, he's driving.

"Isn't one of your hands a hook?"

"No." he answered quickly. I looked at him dumbfounded when he suddenly started singing. I can't believe he has hidden talent like his sister Mikayla.

To Be Continued...