Chapter 4

Finally, It’s now Saturday and I just finished my get up for today. I will now text Nicco if he’s now finished. I’m so excited though I don’t know if he remembers that we have plan for today. Hoping that he remembered.

After what happened that day when we had that talk, I don’t know if it’s just me or what but I think he placed a sudden gap between us. It felt like he became distant from me like he put some tall brick walls. I really don’t get him.

I checked my phone if there’s a reply from him but minutes and hours passed, I’m not getting any reply. He usually reply to me fast as soon as he got my text. What now, Nicco?

Did I really offend him on what did I said? I did not say anything wrong, right?

I decided to call him, after a few minutes he answered the call.

“Thank God, Nicco. You answer the call. You’re not replying to my text. Are you busy?”

After 2 minutes the other side finally talked.

“Umm… I’m sorry, Nicco is changing his clothes right now because something happened a while ago. Don’t worry, I'd tell him that you called.” The girl said. As far as I know, Nicco doesn’t have a younger sister nor an elder one.

Is that the Trixie girl? 

My guess was right when I heard Nicco’s voice calling her. What is Trixie doing there? Are they that closed?

“Hey, Nics someone's calling you so I answered it. It says-” I did not hear what she’s going to say when I heard Nicco get the phone from her.

Wait, she’s calling Nicco, Nics? Okay, in this point, I'd admit it that I’m jealous right now. I feel like someone was stealing Nicco away from me. I’m okay with Nicco getting a girlfriend but not with Trixie.

It could be anyone but not with her. No effin' way. We’re not in the same vibes, you know.

Is that really the reason, Pressy?

That’s impossible. I’m into Lui.

I shook my head on a thought that starts to form in my mind. 

“Oh hey, Pressy what’s going on? Do you need something?” He asked.

“Is that Trixie? Why is she on your house right now?” I asked him back.

“Oh that… She’s not at my place. I’m the one who went on her house.” He explained.

“But why?” I asked him.

“What do you mean, why?” He confusingly asked.

“You completely forgot? I thought we’re going out today.” I complained. I sounded like a child.

“Oh yeah, I’m sorry. I just helped Trixie out on what she’s cooking.” He apologize.

I don’t know what’s going on to Nicco. He’s not like this, even though he has so many things to do he managed to remember things.

Maybe, Trixie is not just someone to him. Is he really going to continue he's plans?

“You’re really going to date her?” I asked him out of nowhere.

He became silent for a while. I heard footsteps on the other side, signed that he’s going somewhere.

“Well, I’ve realized that it’s not that bad. After all, she’s easy to be with.” He answered.

I don’t know but I felt like my heart was torn into pieces. I never felt this way before, this is the first time.

“You’re really serious about that?” I asked him in disbelief.

“What? I don’t see anything wrong with that.” He said.

“Gosh! Nicco you just barely met.” I hissed.

“Is that just you’re only concern, Pressy?” He asked.

I became silent. Is that really is? Why am I questioning his actions? Gosh! I think something is wrong with me. 

“Hello, Pressy are you still there?” He said.

“Uh, yes?” I answered unsurely.

“If that so, I have many days to know her better and so as she to me. So, no need to worry about it.” He said. 

“Oh okay, my point is it’s better if you know the girl for years or at least your family knows her.” I said. It’s too late when I realized what I just said right now. 

Am I pertaining to myself? No, I’m not. I like Lui. He's just the only person that I like. Me and Nicco are just best friends. Maybe, I was just scared to lose Nico. Yeah, that’s it. I’m getting paranoid.

“Well, you’re right about that. But, we're not running out of time so, no need to rush.” He said.

I think I was just used to Nicco that is always by my side. And soon, when he got a girlfriend, he can’t always come to me whenever I needed him or we can’t be so close and have some bonding because that would be totally weird. We can’t do the things that we’re comfortable of. I don’t want everyone to think that I’m stealing him or something.

I just heaved a sigh. I forgot that we’re still on a call. I thought he ended it.

“Hey, Pressy what’s wrong? Is something bothering you?” He asked. I can sense how worried he was.

“Nothing, just continue what you two are going to do. Sorry, If I disturb you.” I said. I’m going to end the call when he says something.

“Open your door.” He commanded.

“Huh? Why?” I asked. 

“Just open your door.” He said with full of authority. I nod on what he said even though I know that he wouldn’t see it.

“Alright, I’m going to open it.” I said. I walked through the door and hold the doorknob. Wait, it’s locked.

“Faster, Pressy.” He said.

“Calm down, I would just get the key.” I said. My dad always locked the door whenever he leaves the house, so that there’s no intruders could trespass our house and to make sure I’m safe. Aww, so thoughtful.

As I opened the door, I saw him with his phone on his ear. Wearing a casual attire.

“Oh, what are you doing here? I thought you’re helping Trixie?” I shockingly asked.

“I tell her all the things she need to know. She can do it by herself.” He said then he smiled at me.

“What?” I just asked him even though it’s clear to me all of the things he said.

He patted my head then he chuckles.

“Are you still up?” He asked me.

Of course I am!