Chapter Seventeen

THE GUY WHO KILLED MY BOYFRIEND

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

Dayne Jamila's POV

Tomorrow is our first game and so we are here at the gymnasium doing the last practice.

My other teammates left already. Only a few remained including me and Dylan.

"Focus on the ring, Jamila."

"Should we stop after I shoot this? We've been practicing since morning." I am tired. So freaking tired but seem like Dylan has a lot of energy and does not get tired at all.

"Do you want to win in the first game?" he asked.

"Of course!"

"Then we should keep on practicing!"

I rolled my eyes. Okay! Okay! Okay!

I aimed for the ring then threw the ball.

"Have you seen it, coach?" I asked after the ball entered the ring.

"Alright then, let us go home."

"Whooooo! Yes! Finally!" I sarcastically said.

I looked at my phone to check the time. Seriously? It is already nine thirty-seven in the evening!

"I gotta go, Dylan, see you tomorrow, goodbye!"

I hurriedly packed my things then ready to go. I was about to leave the gymnasium but Dylan held my hand.

I froze for a moment. Why does he need to hold my hand?

"I will drive you home," he said.

I automatically disapprove of what he said. What if one of my brothers sees that we are together? It is surely big trouble! And besides, I am not comfortable having a ride with him knowing that it is just the two of us inside the car or whatever kind of vehicle he owns.

"Shaina might just be waiting outside and might be planning something bad against you. Let us just be careful this time, especially that an important event will be happening tomorrow."

Dylan has a point and so I just followed him.

We went to the parking lot and he guides me to his car.

I am planning to occupy the back seat but he leads me in front instead.

"Are you hungry?" he manages to ask while driving.

I was about to say no but my stomach just created an embarrassing sound.

I was shocked to see Dylan almost laugh for the first time!

"Alright, I guess I already know the answer." I know he is just stopping himself from laughing.

We went on the drive-thru to order some food. Dylan said, he knows a place where we can eat peacefully and at the same time, enjoy the view.

Minutes after, we have reached an overlooking view.

My initial reaction? Just wow! It is my first time coming here. All the city lights are shining just like the stars in the sky.

"Do you like here?" Dylan asked.

I just smiled then nodded without looking at him.

"Let's eat?"

I just nodded again.

I hurriedly eat so that I can enjoy the surrounding after I finish my food.

We are both silent while eating. An awkward moment but I am used to it anyway.

I take a walk after we ate. In a not so far away, I just enjoyed again the surrounding. Seem like it was so nice to sleep here until the morning comes.

Suddenly a cool wind has just blown and it made me shiver. Unfortunately, I didn't bring a jacket with me.

I hugged myself to comfort it in a way then I closed my eyes. Dreaming of something impossible but I just hope my boyfriend and I have known this peaceful place before.

I was in the middle of wishful thinking but someone pretends to push me on the edge of the cliff where I am standing. When I opened my eyes, I saw Dylan laughing at me! I was about to punch him but he suddenly grabbed me by my waist then he hugged me.

My heart is beating fastest this time. I just hope he would not hear it.

"J-Jamila..." I heard him whispered. He sounded so happy though I can't able to see his face since he is hugging me.

His hug tightens as seconds passed by. I closed my eyes because I just found myself hugging him back.

This feeling that I can't explain is taking me up somewhere else. In another world, I think.

Dylan let go of me. I was trying to ask him a lot of things but I am running out of words.

"It's getting cold. Let's go home," he said then turned around.

He started walking and so I slowly followed him.

W-what did just happened between us?

When I entered his car, I choose not to look in his direction because I still feel the tension. I still feel the strange beating of my heart, and so I just pretend that I already fell asleep.

I was just silently observing what's happening. I heard Dylan sighed a lot of times. Why Dylan? Why?

He tried to wake me up when we are already in front of our house.

Haven't got the chance to say thank you because I hurriedly get out of his car. My brothers should have not been seen him.

"Baby, it's already late in the evening." My brother AJ, said when I opened the main door.

"Sorry. We've been practicing real hard for tomorrow's game."

They are all awake because they are still playing video games.

"Can we come and watch you tomorrow?"

"NO!" I automatically answered. CJ seems confused about the way how I answered. Almost a shout in a way. But they can't come to school tomorrow! They might know that Dylan is somewhat connected to me in some ways.

"I-I mean, you can't go guys because I might get nervous when you see me playing. Don't worry! I'll keep you guys updated!"

Good thing, my brothers just agreed and believe in my excuse.

"You should go to sleep baby, you have to gain strength for your game."

"Good luck baby!"

"We will support you all the way."

I kissed them all and said good night. I went straight to my room.

What a long day, indeed!

I dived into my bed, I am so freaking tired but my whole being seems like full of energy.

I tried to close my eyes but I suddenly stood up then tried to walk back and forth.

This can't be happening! My mind was pinned somewhere else. To the place where Dylan hugged me.

I paused for a while then embrace myself. Tried to close my eyes again then processed everything.

Arggghhhh! I just hope I can still play well for our first game!