Seeing her cry breaks my heart. I want to hug her and comfort her.
But, what can I do when I am not her lover?
"I thought I already moved on. But why am I still miserable! Why am I still holding to a feeling that should be long gone?!" my heart aches as she started to cry while sitting on a pavement.
I was about to leave because I don't like seeing her cry, when suddenly the clouds started to darken. The rain pours from the wide sky, slowly pouring heavier as seconds pass by.
I gather all of my courage in me and walked towards her direction. She is crying while trying to stand up when suddenly she slipped her feet. I hurriedly ran to her and gladly I caught her. She was about to push me but I cut her off by telling her a few words.
"You look like an idiot." she immediately looked up and stared at me.
"Vito." she muttered.
I held her hand and guide her to walk with me. But she grabbed my hand to stop me.
"What, Aria?" I said.
She didn't answered me that's why I turned my back and looked at her direction. She's reaching for her broken shoe. As she noticed that I was looking at her, her tears bursts from her eyes.
"What the hell! Don't look at me Vito. I know that I look miserable. I am crying for a freaking shoe. I am so dumb right?" she keeps on ranting while her tears fell from her ocean-like eyes.
"I'm such a hopeless person so don't you dare try to look at me." I instantly grabbed her hand and embraced her. I caressed her hair trying to stop her from talking. But she's stubborn.
"What are you doing, Vito!?"
"Shhh. You're not dumb and hopeless. You are just broken hearted." I'm the one who's dumb and hopeless cause I still like you even though you look like an idiot who's waiting for someone else's love.
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"Vito, be my boyfriend." Aria said.
We've been hanging out for the past 4 months and I don't know why she's opening this topic. Does she mean that she likes me?
"Are you in your right mind, Aria?" I retorted. Trying to confirm her motive and the real reason why she's asking me to be her boyfriend.
"Uhm, well there is a party in Luca's house and..." she said while she was biting her lips.
"And what? Please stop biting your lips." I said
She bite her lips again as she try to tell my reason.
"Luca asked me if how's my situation and I mistakenly said that I am good and I already have a boyfriend. After that, he asked me to bring my boyfriend to the party this Saturday." she reasoned-out.
I scratched my neck as a habit of mine when irritated.
"Then tell him that you don't really have a boyfriend."
"But!" she shouted
"Or maybe tell him that you and your boyfriend broke up already."
She ran to me and cry at my chest.
"Please, Vito. After this I will do everything for you."
"Are you sure?" I asked.
"Yes." she replied with her cute widen eyes.
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The days passed so fast and today is Saturday. I wore my red polo leaving to buttons near on my neck opened. I paired it with my favorite black slacks. I immediately grabbed my rolex watch as I fetch my phone on the marbled counter.
I answered the phone and hear Aria's voice on the other line.
"Vito, can you pick me up I am at the Salon near the Callahan Avenue." she whispered like she's embarrassed of asking me to pick her up. With that, I can't help by smile while I mess my hair with my left hand.
"Hmm, I'll be there in ten minutes." After that I grabbed my car keys and drive my rover to the Salon.
As soon as I reached the Salon I saw her standing in front of it. Wearing the red dress that I bought for her. She walked to me as she noticed me.
"Hey, did you wait for me?" I asked.
"I didn't." She stared at me while trying to reach something.
"What are you doing?"
"I am just trying to fix you hair cause it's messy." she said again while biting her lips. I slowly leaned my head downwards trying to kiss her but—
"Vito, what are you doing?" she said while trying to imitate my voice.
"Just letting you fix my hair easier, gorgeous dwarf."
After that moment, I drove us to Luca and Yvette's house. The place is a bit crowded because most of our school friends were there.
Clyde and Dwight greeted me as soon as they saw me and Aria walking in.
"I thought you aren't coming." Clyde said.
"Why won't he?" Dwight chimed in as he try to tease me while jokingly looked at Aria who's standing beside me. He knew that I liked Aria since we were in middle school.
"Hi, D and Cy! Long time no see!" Aria shouted as she saw them.
Clyden patted her head as a response while Dwight tapped her forehead.
"Wtf! Aria why are you pinching my cheeks?!" Dwight shouted attracting everyone's attention.
I hurriedly stopped them because they are making a scene and gladly they followed me. I saw Luca walking at our direction and I'm sure that he's shocked to see me here.
"Hey, mate." he greeted me as he saw me.
"Yo, dude."
"I thought you'll be going to France for good?"
I smiled because of his questions and grabbed Aria's waist near me. I grabbed her waist tighter as if I am afraid that she'll free from my grasp.
"Well, my girlfriend asked me to accompany her because you said you were asking her to bring me."
I saw Clyden and Dwight left their mouths open. While, I saw Luca's confused look.
"Hmm, yes I asked him." Aria added as she moved closer to me.
"I--ii I thought dude you don't have one." Dwight mentioned.
"Well, I have isn't it obvious?" I answered back.
They looked like unconvinced especially Clyden.
"I don't believe you bro. How come you'll date this piglet?" Dwight asked again with his scrutinizing glare.
"What's wrong with him dating me? I am beautiful and nice duh." Aria answered confidently while Dwight is trying to act like he wants to vomit from Aria's answer.
"Kiss then." Clyden said.
"What?!" Aria exclaimed.
"Don't tell me you guys haven't kiss yet." Clyden added.
After looking at Luca's curious gaze I grabbed Aria's face and gave her a soft kiss. I thought she'll push me away but she didn't. She put her hands at the back of my neck and pull me closer for a deeper kiss.
"WTF! You two, get a room." Dwight said.
I pulled away from Aria who's blushing and stared at Dwight.
"Don't act like a holy virgin." Clyden retorted to Dwight.
"Well, sorry virgin boy." Dwight teased Clyden.
"Stop bros." Luca cut them off and asked us to go in.
During the dinner I can't help but notice the awkwardness between us and Aria.
"Are you okay?" I asked.
"Yes." she said.
I open my car's door and guide her in. But instead of going in she looked to me.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"Nothing. Can I stay in your condo again? Uhm, I mean let's drink?" she asked me.
"Of course."
Minutes later we reached my condo unit. The moment I open the door Aria pushed me and kiss me passionately.
"Am I not pretty? Am I not attractive?"
"What's wrong with you? Hmm?" I asked her in a calm voice as I carry her in a bridal style.
"Why are you going to leave me?" she said while bursting into tears.
"What do you mean?" I asked back as I sat on the sofa while she's on my lap.
"Isn't it obvious that I like you? Why are you leaving me for France?" she asked.
"Well, I have a business to run. By the way why are you crying it's not like we are really dating." I retorted while I try my best not to smile.
"Uhm, yeah. But.."
"But, what?" I teased her while caressing her soft hair.
"You said you love me." my eyes widen as she told me that. How come? Am I too obvious?
"I heard you saying that to me last Wednesday because you thought I was sleeping." she said.
"So what if I did?" I asked.
"Date me."
"And why?"
"Because I love you too."
(I dedicate this to the people who wished for Aria's happy ending.)
