Chapter Eleven

Aliyah's POV

Lewis stopped running when he suddenly saw me. He approached me and what the hell.

He deserves a slap but neither one of my hands was moving.

"Ash .." He is the only one who calls me that way.

Like Joana, I have not seen Lewis since the night he broke up with me.

Hatred- I know that's how I feel at this time. I can not talk. There’s a lot of things I wanna say but no words wanted to come out.

"Can we talk Ash? I wanna clear things out."

Clear? After how many months? Look what I've become Lewis! I already hated you! I hate you! And I will hate you for the rest of my life!

"Leave me alone."

Honestly, that's all I can say.

I turned my back at him. I don't want to go to the hideout anymore so I just went to the basketball court. I sat in the middle bleacher. Currently, someone is practicing basketball.

I have no desire to watch him as he practice. I'm just here because there’s nowhere I can go right now.

I took my phone and put my headset on. My attention is now focused on the phone.

Moments later, I just felt the impact of the ball which landed on my head.

I AM IN THE MIDDLE PART OF THE BLEACHER BUT HOW COME I WAS REACHED BY THE BALL ???

A guy hurriedly approached me. Little do I realize that I know him.

"Oops!! Aliyah! It's you! I am so sorry! Does it hurt?" He is checking me out. I just rolled my eyes.

“Just be thankful because you are famous, if not, I might have hit you... Or throw a ball on your head instead.”

Then he burst out laughing. What’s funny?

“What are you doing here Tatsi?”

“Practicing Aliyah.” he laughed again.

I raised my eyebrow.

"Are you trying to piss me off so badly, Tatsi?"

"I am just kidding! Hahaha! Are you going to do anything today?"

"Nothing in particular aside from planning to hit you."

"Great! Then let's have a date!"

"Who told you I was coming with you?"

"So, it's a no?"

He frowned. By the way, he is really cute.

"Come on, where is it?" I asked. Being on a date with a famous band member like him, I think it's a privilege for a secret band lover like me. I used to idolize their band before. I only saw him on the stage before and now he is next to me ... asking for a date. Oh, not asking, stating a date rather. And besides, we have a lot of things in common. When I am with him, I never get bored. So why not go on a date.

He smiled then held my hand. Real quick. Well, I am not used to it. The last one who did this to me was Lewis or maybe Ruzzel?

"I'll just change my clothes,” he said.

Just a few minutes later, we’re both heading to his car.

"Why ask a date Tatsi?" He seemed surprised by my question. He stared at me for a moment.

"Cause you're one in a trillion Aliyah."

I smirked.

"No matter how famous you are, we will remain as friends okay? More than friends is a big no for me."

Then he laughed again. I punched him but not so hard.

He’s been driving for an hour but I still don’t know where are we going.

A few moments later, he stopped the car. He immediately went out and opened the door for me.

A gentleman indeed.

We are now in an overlooking view of a restaurant.

"Do you like it?" He asked then I smiled. My real smile. He leads me towards our seat. Felt like its a real romantic date. What differs here is that there are no romantic feelings involved.

I took advantage of the breeze. It brings back memories. Lewis and I used to go to places like this before because he knew I love it.

Tatsi and I ate and talked. He’s now a certified new friend of mine.

After we ate, he invited me to go straight to their gig. I went along. I also missed watching live band performances.

When we arrived at the venue, his bandmates were just waiting for him and their set started. I’m a little bit guilty because our date made him late.

The next thing that surprised me is to see Ruzzel standing on the stage. He looked surprised as well seeing me occupying the front table.

What is he doing there? Is he with Tatsi? Are they bandmates?

They have already started playing. Ruzzel keeps on staring at me. I looked in the opposite direction. I can’t look at him right now and I don’t know why.

Ruzzel's POV

Aliyah and Tatsi came together, and they were holding the hand each other.

Are they dating? Since when? Why? How come?

Urghhh! I’m getting paranoid. I have a lot of questions. I was sad. I can’t focus.

I don’t understand what is happening.

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Aliyah's POV

Someone is welcoming my morning.

An unknown number flashes on the screen.

"GOOOOOODMORNING ALIYAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!" and that one welcomed me the moment I accepted the call. It must be Ruzzel by the tone of his voice.

“I’ll fetch you today, okay?”

I rolled my eyes. There is no need, I can go to school by myself.

I was about to end the call but he still keeps on talking...

“I’ll be there in five minutes Aliyah. Oops... I am already here in front of your house. ”

I rolled my eyes then ended the call. I went to the bath.

An hour later, I am finished. When I went outside our house, there I found Ruzzel who slept inside his car. I shook my head.

I knocked on his window. Good thing, he woke up immediately. He immediately came down and opened the door for me.

"Sorry I slept," he said right after he sat on the driver’s seat.

"You look like a dog," I said in a boring way.

By the way, when I said- 'you look like a dog' it means that he is cute. It is just that, I can’t say it directly to him.

When we arrived at the campus, we headed straight to the Auditorium. My aunt mentioned that there’s an emergency meeting at two o’clock and upon looking at my watch, it is already three o’clock in the afternoon.

Never thought that we will be having a grand entrance when we entered the auditorium. All of the students, including the board members and aunt, were looking at us.

How embarrassing >.<

“Give these two a round of applause.” my aunt commanded, and yes, with the aid of her microphone.

All of them applauded. Ruzzel put his palm on his face while I closed my fist then raised my middle finger. What the hell aunt.!

“Aliyah, Ruzzel, don’t be embarrassed that much. Both of you proceed here in front, there is a vacant sit here.”

I just threw away a death glare to my aunt. Later. Just later. I will make my sweet revenge on her!

"FYI, there was an emergency meeting because we wanted to inform our dear students that there will be an upcoming dance competition, and since you two were late, you are already partners!"

"WHAAAAT?!?!?" I reacted.

"WHAAAAT?!?!?" -That’s my aunt trying to copy my voice and the way how I reacted.

Everyone in the auditorium laughed. Wait, and just wait. Did I just come here to become the subject of their happiness?

“That’s final my dear Aliyah.” Then she smiled at me as if she is pure and innocent.

“Okay guys, see you all in our practice. You can now leave.”

I went to my aunt after she spoke. I’ll slap her. Tsk, kidding. As if I can do that.

“Hey, aunt! Why do I have to join the dance competition?!?!"

“Fight for the economy, my dear! It is for the economy! HAHAHAHHA”

I pulled her hair.

“I am not joking here aunt.” Yes, I am dead serious.

“You have a lot of questions, my dear, just do it okay? It’s compulsory. You have no choice.”

"Why is Ruzzel, my partner?"

"They all have a partner. You were the remaining pair who haven’t."

"Aunt!!!"

"Sssshhh ... don't make any noise. Just follow okay? By the way, tomorrow is the first day of practice."

“Can we make a deal?"

"Sure Aliyah.”

"I'll join the competition but you'll do whatever I want in return."

"Okay. Then what is it?"

"Not now. I haven't thought about it yet."

"You're being unfair Aliyah... How will I know?"

"I'll think about it first. When I already have things in mind, I will tell you right away."

"Fine, then deal."

Tsk. Just be ready you rotten old woman!