❣️ ROOMMATES❣️
?By Authoress Pinky?
?Chapter Ten (10)?
Subtitle: {He is back to being an idiot… again?}
★Owen’s Pov★
“I haven’t talked to her since this last night. By the way, shouldn’t I be the one to ask you about how the date went?” Sonia stated from the other line.
I pinched the bridge of my nose as I sank into the chair behind me. Why had I said those things to her? Why had I made her so upset? Why? I am such a big fool. How do I make things right with her? Is she ever going to forgive me?
Those were the questions running throu-ghmy head. I was a jerk for saying those things, I know. But, honestly, I don’t regret saying all those things. I mean, they were the truth. I can see the way she looks at Ryder. Only a blind person won’t be able to notice.
*Why…why are you so blind?* Her words came flashing in my head. She had referred me as a blind person… but why? Wasn’t I telling the truth? Wait…, what if I was wrong?
“Owens?” Sonia voice came in from the other line.
Shit! I had forgotten that I was still on the phone with her.
“Hey… I’m sorry. I was just thinking about something.” I simply said.
I heard her sigh before she said again. “The date didn’t go well, did it?”
“not really.” I answered her truthfully. Sonia was Ella’s best friend and that made Sonia my friend as well. The three of us with Lewis always hang out. But Lewis always hang out with us occasionally because of his best friend, Ryder.
“How is Ella? Is she okay? What happened?” She asked, sounding very worried.
“I might have done…no, I said something I wasn’t supposed to say.” I replied.
“What was that? What did you say, Owens?” I remained silent for a pretty long time before telling her what I had said last night at the date with Ella. “What?” She gasped. “Are you fu-cking kidding me? Why would you say a thing as stupid as that? You know how much she hates Ryder. You know that!” She lashed out.
“Is that what you think? You and I both know the way she looks at Ryder. You know that, Sonia. I felt_”
She cuts me off. “You don’t know what you are saying? What? How she looks at Ryder? Tell me, Almighty Owens, the great detector, how exactly does she look at him? I’m listening.” I couldn’t say anything. I just kept mute. I honestly don’t know what to say. Was Sonia siding with Ella because she was her best friend? Or was I the one who is wrong? “Oh, you can’t say anything now, can you. Oh my god, I can imagine how hurt Ella must be right now. How could you, Owens. If you could really see how she looks at Ryder, why can’t you see how she looks at you!”
That took me by surprise. “Wait… what? What do you mean by that?”
She cleared her throat at the other line. “Just forget I said that. I…I should better go check up on her.” And with that she hung up the call and left me hanging me.
*why…why are you so blind?*
*why…why are you so blind?*
*why…why are you so blind?* Ella words echoed in my head. I think I was wrong.
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★Ella’s Pov★
Geez…my head hurts. I slowly toss and turn to the other side of the bed. Wait, bed? I flew my eyes open and that was when I realized that I was lying on my bed and not on the couch.
I slowly sat upright to ease the pain that I felt in my head. I guess he brou-ght here to my room so I could get comfortable.
A smile crept up to my li-ps. He was so gentle and caring. He was a total different person last night. How had I missed that part of him? Oh, he had being a jerk all this while. How could I forget? But yesterday kind gesture had made me forgotten about all the mean and awful things he had done to me. Maybe one kind gesture could change a million of awful things… I guess.
My phone dings and I picked it up and stared at it. It was a message from Sonia.
Sonia??: Hey, girlfriend. Are you okay?:)
I sighed as I read the text. I quickly texted her back before dropping my phone down on the little table at my bedside before walking out of my room.
Me: I’m fine. All thanks to you brother:)
I made my way to the sitting room but found no one there. I shrugged and my way to the kitchen. Still no one. I look back at my roommate’s closed room door and let out a sigh. I wonder if j should go in and thank him about last night. I was still contemplating when his door was pulled open. I quickly turned around from him. Gosh, he keeps catching me staring at his door.
He made his way pa-ssed me and walked over to the island table. He took out a glas-scup and poured himself a glas-sof chilled water then gulped the whole content at once.
“Um, thank you.” I quickly said as he was about to walk pas-sme out of the kitchen.
“For what?” He asked coldly, not sparing me a glance.
“For last night.” I said.
“Yeah. Whatever.” He was about to walk out again but I stopped him with a question that had being bothering me.
“How did you know where I was? And why did you help me?”
He slowly looks at me. I tried reading his eyes but this guy was one hell of a difficult guy. He was really good at hiding his feelings and expression.
“Firstly, I never expected to see you there. I was just there to see one of a friend when the rain started and then I caught sight of a crazy girl standing in the rain without attempting to shelter herself but then I got to realize that it was you and secondly… I’m might be a s-ex freak. A playboy, a rude a-sshole and all that but I’m not as mean as people out there including you might paint me. But of course, I don’t care.”
I gulped. Why aren’t…you asking?” I asked now, stating at him in the eyes as he was staring right back at mine.
“Asking what?”
I hesitate before saying. Why I was in the rain. Crying?”
He just stared at me for a pretty long time before saying. “That’s none of my business.” And with that he left.
Of course he was back on being an idiot. That was his usual self. But I felt relieved that he didn’t ask any question. And I owe him for that.
****
“Are you really okay?” Sonia asked for the umpteenth times.
I fake glared at her. “Trust me, I am.” I answered for the umpteenth times.
We were currently making out way to the English cla-ss. I love it whenever we have English or art cla-ss. Those were my favorite subjects.
“Owens is such a di-ck.” She spat, adjusting her handbag well. Yeah, Sonia don’t take shoulder bag to clas-sbut she takes handbag and in there, is might for just her makeup and all that. Strictly, no books!
“hmm.” That was the only thing that came out of my li-ps as I got to the front of the cla-ss. “Okay, your journey stops here.” She stare at me confusedly. “Really? Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten about your make up test.”
“Shoot! I totally did. I should better get going. Alright. Jot down some notes for the both of us.”
“Of course. As usual. An it’s not like you even read them or something.”
She smiled. “I hate reading.”
“Then why are you in college?”
She shrugged before answering. “Ask my dad! Alright, have fun.” She ki-ssed me on my right cheek before running towards the other direction.
I made my way into the clas-sand took a sit at the back of the clas-sthis time around. I wasn’t still feeling so good. I felt sick.
I rested my head against the desk and shut my eyes closed. I seriously feel like I’m going to die any moment from now.
“Are you okay?” I heard a voice asked. That voice sent cold chills throu-ghmy spine and I slowly looked up at the person. Of course! He was the only one who has this kind of effect on me.
“Yeah.” I answered as I adjusted my gla-sses and look ahead of the cla-ss. He took a seat beside me.
“I’m sorry about what happened during our date. That was so stupid of me.” Owens said. I didn’t say anything to that. “Ella?” I didn’t reply. “Ella, please say something.” I kept mute. I suddenly felt a warm palm against my lap and that almost made me jump out of my skin. The headache strikes and I held my head and winced in pian.
“Ella, are you okay? You don’t look so good. Are you sick? Does this have anything to do with the rain?”
I shifted myself and that made his palm get off my lap. “I’m… I’m alright. Let’s just con… concentrate.” I said in between pain. No! I’m not okay! I’m going to die if I don’t get admitted to a hospital.
“Ella?…”
I quickly cut him off before he can continue. “Please.” I pleaded. He nodded his head and look ahead of the clas-sand that was when the teacher came in to teach us.
As every period pa-sses, my head aches. No doubt, my body was burning due to how high my temperature was but I still acted to be fine as I kept managing throu-ghthe day which was working out well. Until….
“Ella, you don’t look good.” Sonia said as we walked into the cafeteria.
She smiled weakly at her. “I’m fine. Do I need to tear myself up so you could see?” I managed to say without breaking. my voice were getting weaker and weaker but I’m fine! At least, that was what I told everyone.
“You are running temperature. Are you sure you are okay? you making me scared and worried, Ella.” She said.
“I’m fine!” I almost yelled and that made me cough slightly. I have being like this ever since I lost my mother. I always hide my feelings and act to be strong. The worst sickness that can ever happen to me is being vulnerable in the sight of everyone.
“Ella….?”
“i’m fine. Let’s go eat.” I tried to be lively but that didn’t work out well. Because of how weak my voice was.
“Let’s go back home, Ella. So you could rest.”
“I don’t want to miss the art cla-ss.” I protested.
“That doesn’t matter! Your health is what matters right now. Please let’s just go home.” Her eyes were pleading now.
I was going to protest when some ground of girls ran past me and spun me in the process. I tried to get myself which I finally did I grasp unto something to gain back my strength.
I can’t be vulnerable. I can’t be vulnerable. I kept repeating in my head mentally. As I stood up straight. My leg suddenly let go. And I was going to welcome the ground when someone caught me in their arms. My eyes were very heavy but I still managed to look up and all I saw from the person was a black T-shirt before I blacked out. TBC.