Chapter 23

"What?!" Janet shrieked

As you can guess, Janet, Keisha and I were in the library. We ditched English class just so they could hear about the events of yesterday.

"Why would Harry have sex with someone else?" Janet asked "I thought he liked you"

"No offence, Mandy" said Keisha "Harry's free to do whatever he wants. You two were never officially together"

As much as I wanted to scream at her for saying that, she was absolutely right. Harry and I never dated. We only knew we liked each other not to mention the fact that I pushed him away previously.

Nevertheless, I was still hurt.

"But he knew I had feelings for him" I spoke, even though I knew it was stupid

"Yeah. He should have respected that" Janet said

"Have you bothered hearing his side of the story?" Keisha questioned

"No. I don't want to"

"I think you should hear what he has to say"

"Why?" Janet challenged "So that he can brainwash her?"

Keisha and Janet argued back and forth about the issue

My phone vibrated indicating I had a message

Harry: Angel, it's not what you think. Let me explain please

The thought of Keisha's idea seemed tempting to me. Maybe I should just hear him out.

At the end, I decided not to. We wouldn't have worked out anyway

I deleted the message along with the other ones he sent since last night

"So you and Jeremy, huh?" Janet teased wiggling her eyebrows

I giggled. I told them that Jeremy and I had sex last night. Janet was beyond ecstatic. Keisha rolled her eyes. What's her problem?

"How was it?" Janet asked

"It was eh.... Okay"

"It's cause its your first time. It'll get better trust me"

"I guess"

Sex isn't really worth the hype. After I experienced it yesterday, I wondered what made people so excited about it. It was just a temporary feeling of pleasure, that's all.

"What made you decide you were ready?" Keisha asked me

I was so angry seeing Harry with someone else that it triggered something in me. I guess I wanted revenge sorta, that's why I ran to Jeremy.

Sex with him was awful, not because it was my first time but because it confirmed my feelings for him.

I don't love Jeremy. I never did

"I just knew the time was right" I said

Keisha's stares made me uncomfortable. She didn't look too convinced about my answer

"You know what I think we should do? " said Janet

"What?"

"I say we go to the diner with Jeremy to make Harry jealous"

"That's fucking childish" Keisha said

"We don't care what you think" Janet replied "what do you think Amanda?"

Keisha's piercing eyes looked at me as if begging me to say no

Harry hurt me by sleeping with someone else. If being with Jeremy is going to hurt him too then I'll do it.

"I agree"

Harry

"Turn off the music" I shouted

Another long day at work then this guy is here playing heartbreak songs that fit my mood

"Calm down bro" Mike responded from the kitchen

I rolled my eyes and continued working

Amanda and her friends entered the diner. Jeremy had his hands on her waist possessively as they went to sit in their usual corner

My heart broke at the sight. She didn't even spare me a glance

Janet stood up and went to the restroom area. Jeremy followed after her while Amanda talked to Keisha

I doubt they even noticed them leave. I could only hear parts of their conversation

"Stop" said Janet "Aren't you guys back together"

"So? That never stopped us before"

"It's just... I.. "

"I know you're stressed up about the whole thing but I have a surprise for you"

"Which is?"

"You know the hottest party they hold year after year; the rave?"

"Yeah. It's really far"

"I got us tickets. Your favourite band is performing too. Let's go there to relax"

The rest were whispers. I didn't really understand the conversation so I paid it no mind

After a few minutes, they returned to their seats. What surprised me was when Keisha came over to sit on one of the stools.

"Hey Harry" she said

How I wish it was Amanda instead.

She put her hand on my shirt seductively. I don't understand her actions. We barely talk. Why is she doing this?

"What are you doing?" I asked through gritted teeth

"Making Amanda jealous. Keep your voice down and play along"

She laughed loudly

"Haha! You're so funny" she said loud enough for everyone to hear

What she did was working. Amanda stared at us with a confused expression

"I'm pretending I'm into you to make her mad" she said "Don't worry. I'm into Tyler, not you"

I smirked. My suspicions were right all along

"I noticed"

"You did?" Her cheeks turned red

"Yeah"

"Oh my gosh! Am I that obvious?"

"Nope but you blush whenever you see him .. He doesn't know though"

"Yeah. I better keep it that way. I don't think he likes me" she sighed sadly "I've been crushing on him for years. He only sees me as his sister's best friend"

"You never know till you try. Don't keep your feelings hidden"

She shrugged

"I guess"

"So, what made you do this?" I asked, referring to the whole making Amanda jealous thing

"Amanda told us what happened between you two"

I ran my hands through my hair in frustration

"Of course, she did"

She chuckled

"She got back together with Jeremy yesterday after she caught you. She claims she still loves him but I know she did it out of anger"

"What?"

"I'm trying to make her jealous so she can come back to her senses. Its childish yeah but its worth a shot. She likes you not him. I want her to be happy"

"With me? I thought she told you what happened. Why are you on my side?"

"Because.. I see the way you look at her. I know you wouldn't do that without a reason"

I smiled. I'm actually starting to like this girl

"I went out to get flowers for her" I started

"Mm hmmm"

"When I came back, I saw her kissing Jeremy in his car"

She gasped

"Oh my gosh! She didn't tell us that. I knew you had a reason"

"I got so mad and called one of my hook ups to relieve my pain through sex. I haven't been with anyone since I discovered my feelings for Amanda. I know what I did wasn't right but I was pained"

"You have to tell her"

"She isn't picking my calls nor is she responding to my texts"

"Then tell her personally. Go to her house. You two can work this out"

I nodded

"You're right. I will"

"I always am"

She leaned in and kissed my cheek. Amanda looked so angry

"For special effects" she said winking

Amanda

Keisha skipped happily to her seat

"So you fancied Harry all along, huh?" I asked without thinking

"Nah but since you're with Jeremy now, I might as well shoot my shot"

Janet and Jeremy weren't listening. They were having a discussion

When Harry came to our table to serve drinks, I avoided eye contact with him. The funny thing is he didn't even look at me.... At all

Did he not feel sorry for what he did? Why was he sending me messages then?

I almost puked at the sight of Keisha batting her eyelashes at him. Harry even smiled back. What does he see in her? They have nothing in common

"You're gripping your cup a little too hard babe" Jeremy told me

I didn't even realize I was strangling my cup. For a moment, I thought it was Keisha

"Careful" Harry said before leaving

Why am I bothered by him?

Harry and I wouldn't have worked out anyway. At least that was what I was thinking to console myself.