Chapter 37
KIEL'S POINT OF VIEW
"Need help, Cream?" Tsk! That guy suddenly popped up from Odette's behind and started shooting the ball fast. Odette's score started rising. They look like they enjoy playing basketball. Tsk! I'm the boyfriend.
"She looks happy with him, brother." I ignored Aria and started shooting the ball to the basket. I focused on myself and burst into anger at the ball. In my anger, I throw the ball and bounce back.
"Cream, watch out." He slipped the ball away to Odette, who fell to the ground. I immediately took action and went to her.
"Are you okay, love?" I offer my hand when he suddenly offers his hand to Odette.
"Let me help you, Cream." But she refused both of us and got up by herself.
"You know what, guys? I'm not a throne; you should compete. I just want to enjoy the day; I don't need to think about work. Okay, so please, the two of you, give me peace and freedom to enjoy." She left us and went to Clay, Aria, and Morisette, who are playing 'Just Dance.
"It's your fault if you don't come and pretend that she's better off being with you, no. She chose me over you, so better leave." His face came closer, and he smirked.
"Do you think you can? Well, let's see; after all, 19 years can trigger the 4 months." He tapped my shoulder and went to Odette, putting his hand on her waist. Tsk, even though we've only known each other for four months, I know what I can do, and I won't let her be with some guy like him. She's mindless, so he better be off.
I went to them and removed his hand from Odette.
"Love, come with me." I held her hand and went to the corner where there is a stage for those who want to sing live.
I went on stage, took the microphone, and chose "Just the way you are by BruMarsrs while looking into her.
Oh, her eyes, her eyes
Make the stars look like they're not shinin'
Her hair, her hair
Falls perfectly without her tryin'
She's so beautiful and I tell her every day
Yeah, I know, I know
When I compliment her, she won't believe me
And it's so, it's so
Sad to think that she doesn't see what I see
But every time she asks me, "Do I look okay?"
I say
The crowd is starting to increase, and I can see Duke grin at me. Dude, you won't win over me, not as the best actor or even as the brand ambassador of those luxury brands. I won't make you win Odette's heart.
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl, you're amazing
Just the way you are
Yeah
He whispered to Odette, and she just nodded, "Oh, really, love.
Her lips, her lips
I could kiss them all day if she'd let me
Her laugh, her laugh
She hates it, but I think it's so sexy
She's so beautiful and I tell her every day
Oh, you know, you know
You know I'd never ask you to change
If perfect's what you're searchin' for, then just stay the same
So don't even bother askin' if you look okay
You know I'll say
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl, you're amazing
Just the way you are
I stood up and went on her, even with some of my fans trying to hold me back to stop me.
The way you are
The way you are
Girl, you're amazing
Just the way you are
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl, you're amazing
Just the way you are
Yeah
I kiss her hand. The next thing I know, she's hugging me tight in front of everyone, and I glance at Duke, who's furious in jealousy. He took the microphone and went to the stage.
"What is he doing?" Odette said he looked curious at his best friend's action. If you just know that your best friend likes you, maybe you avoid him.
I won't lie to you
I know he's just not right for you
And you can tell me if I'm off
But I see it on your face
When you say that he's the one that you want
And you're spending all your time
In this wrong situation
And anytime you want it to stop
I know I can treat you better than he can
And any girl like you deserves a gentleman
Odette just looked into his eyes with confusion in her mind. I know you can get the lyrics meaning, but I hope it won't change your mind, love. A tap on my shoulder made me turn my head and see Aria.
"You better know who's your competitor, brother."
Tell me, why are we wasting time
On all your wasted crying
When you should be with me instead?
I know I can treat you better
Better than he can
I'll stop time for you
The second you say you'd like me too
I just wanna give you the loving that you're missing
Baby, just to wake up with you
Would be everything I need, and this could be so different
Tell me what you want to do
Duke didn't remove his eye from her while still singing.
'Cause I know I can treat you better than he can
And any girl like you deserves a gentleman
Tell me, why are we wasting time
On all your wasted crying
When you should be with me instead?
I know I can treat you better
Better than he can
Better than he can
Give me a sign
Take my hand, we'll be fine
Promise I won't let you down
Just know that you don't
Have to do this alone
Promise I'll never let you down
'Cause I know I can treat you better than he can
And any girl like you deserves a gentleman
Tell me, why are we wasting time
On all your wasted crying
When you should be with me instead?
I know I can treat you better
Better than he can, oh
Better than he can
Better than he can
The crowd applauded when he bowed and went down to the stage.
"Thank you." He went back on us and came closer to Odette.
"Did you like the song, Cream?"
"Of course, you know what song by Shawn Mendez is my favorite." He messed up Odette's hair and hugged her, looked at me, and said, "One all'.
"Love, do you want to eat dinner?"
"How about let's just watch a movie? That's the original plan, right? After the arcade, watch a movie?" What movie will he suggest? His movie, no way!
"I think we should better eat; it's already dinner time." I chuckled hearing Odette choose me over his best friend's opinion.
"Fine, anything you said, best friend." We didn't notice the crowd taking a video of us. He suddenly held Odette's wrist, and I held her other wrist.
"Guys, what's going on here?" Clay said, looking into our hands-on Odette's wrists.
"I think she better stay with us." Clay let go of our hands to Odette, grabbed her, and walked away. As we glared at each other, an electric line connected our glare, as a sharp glare can kill mosquitoes.
"You better know what your place is in the first place; you're just a best friend, and I'm the boyfriend." He just smirked at me.
"I'm not just a best friend; we had a secret no one knew." Even you don't have any idea what it is." He left me hanging, and the crowd started surrounding me.
"Kiel, look at this!"
"Kiel, can I have a photo with you?"
I took some photos with the fans before I looked around and searched for Odette. I saw them at the fast food chain. I went in and took a seat beside her.
"Oh, love, where have you been?"
"Some fans took photos with me; I just can't say no, so some shots were fine, right?"
"Of course love." She pinches my cheeks and kisses me. I can see the anger in his eyes. Look who's winning my girl's heart! Of course, it's still me.
"Odette, did you take a look at your social media account?" He gave his phone to Odette.
I look at his phone; it shows Odette and him hugging.
"They look good together."
"I want to know who she is."
"Is that Odette Lim's or Kiel Calvin Lopez's girlfriend? Oh my gosh, but they look good together."
Those are just some of the comments that made his confidence grow.
"How sweet they are, right, Cream? Don't worry, I'll post about us and make it clear that we're just friends."
"Thank you, Duke, for doing that. Shall we eat?" She gave the phone to Duke and started eating her food.
Time has passed, and we're about to leave the mall.
"Odette, may I know where you live now?" So he doesn't seem to know where Odette lived? That's good; I have an advantage since we just live in the same building and floor.
"Oh, I live in my condo at the Lo'tte Palace."
"I will be moving there next week. Wait, let me take a look at what floor it will be." 14th Floor Penthouse 3."
Boom! If a bomb explodes in my face, how could he live on the same floor as us? Only three penthouses were on the 14th floor. Is this guy trying to ruin us at any point?
"That's good to hear." Duke hugged Odette and messed with her hair. I pulled her away from Duke.
"Let's go, love." I carried her and went to my car. I put all the things we bought in my trunk. We wait for Clay, Aria, and Morisette to get in.
"Are you jealous of him?"
"No, why would I get jealous? I would never be jealous. I would never feel jealous, okay?" She just chuckled and shook her head.
"You're not jealous, okay, if you say so. Duke was kind of cute, don't you think?" I held her chin and kissed her torridly on her lips.
"You better not mention his name again or else," I whisper in her ears.
"I'll make sure you can't walk again." The back door suddenly opened.
"Oops, it seems something happened here," Clay said he would sit in the back seat, followed by Morisette and Aria. We fix ourselves.
When Aria closed the door, I started the engine and drove back to the condo.
"Brother, can I sleep in your condo?"
"No." I saw her from the rearview, pouting her lips after what I said.
"Love, are you tired? You seem quiet." She was just looking outside; she even didn't respond to me.
"Nothing love I'm just thinking about my design plan for the upcoming project if I get the chance to bead."
"I'm sure you can get that."
I look at his phone; it shows Odette and him hugging.
"They look good together."
"I want to know who she is."
"Is that Odette Lim's or Kiel Calvin Lopez's girlfriend? Oh my gosh, but they look good together."
Those are just some of the comments that made his confidence grow.
"How sweet they are, right, Cream? Don't worry, I'll post about us and make it clear that we're just friends."
"Thank you, Duke, for doing that. Shall we eat?" She gave the phone to Duke and started eating her food.