“So.”
“What do you want, Sasha?” Why do I keep seeing this girl’s face? Been bumping into her lately. And I am not liking this.
“So, what’s your answer? Do you want to be my partner or not?”
“No, Sasha. Go find someone else.”
“But-I thought you’ll say yes to me.”
She’s whining like kid. If only I have my headphone with me. I’ll put it on immediately just to avoid communicating with this girl. Why does she like to bugged me when she could’ve looked for a more interesting prospect? One that can be easily fooled by her exaggerating seduction.
“Well-too bad I am declining your offer.”
Her eyes suddenly shifted and she looked like she is about to cry. Does she think I am this easy to just be shaken by her sudden drama? I don’t like girls who act likes this. I swear to G, I fucking hate it. I looked at her and her eyes started to water. What is with this girl? Can’t take a NO?
“I need you to be my partner!!!”
And ladies and gentleman that’s a scene. Because of her loud high-pitched voice that she raised while saying her words, it attracted the eyes of the people inside the cafeteria. All eyes are on us right now. Some looked amused, others are giving us their laser-beamed eyes.
“Forcing someone to say yes to you. Another level unlocked, Sasha. That is so good.”
“Why are you so cruel to me? You could’ve just say approved and go for it. And do the thing with me. Why are you playing hard to get? You’re not even that handsome.”
“Level 4 unlocked. Congrats, Sasha. Go unlock some more.”
“You! Shut up!!! Just do what I say, Mike.”
“Nice. Love your attitude. Keep acting like that because you’ll not going to force me in keeping up with your shits, Sasha. That’s it. I’m done here.” I got up from my seat to leave this place. I cannot enjoy my food if I’ll be seeing her with me.
“Wait. Please, Mike. Just be my partner, please.” She plead.
So, this girl knows how to say please. I thought she doesn’t know how to say this. I heard a lot of things about her and lots of them aren’t nice to hear. And now, I am starting to realize that some of them are indeed true.
I craned my neck to the other side to give her a glance. She really looks pitiful right now.
“Why are you so eager to have me as your partner anyway? There’s a bunch of males in here that you can choose from, Sasha. And if you’re playing with me. Gotta say my apologies in advance because I ain’t gonna play your game, Sasha.”
“No-you don’t understand, Mike. You’re the only one who fits the role perfectly. No one else.”
I stopped myself from taking another step when I heard her words. What role? I don’t get her. What is she really up to?
“How can I understand your point, Sasha? You’re not even clear with your words.”
“Can we talk somewhere? Far from the ears of our schoolmates? Because this is such a private info that I don’t want anyone to find out.”
I turned my back to looked at her to see if she’s speaking her truth. I gave her a nod. She headed towards the exit door to which I obligedly followed. Where walking towards the football field and our steps led us towards the school fountain. She scanned the area, looking for anyone that can possibly hear what she’s about to say. And when she’s seeing no one she let a heavy breath before looking at me.
“Promise me that you’re not going to tell anyone about this.”
“Can’t really guarantee you that.” I teased her to see how she’ll respond to my comment.
Her eyes went dark when she heard me.
“C’mon, Mike. Are you enjoying this?”
“What?” I let out a chuckle because Sasha Admirano is really frustrated right now,
“Rafael.”
I stiffened upon hearing his name. “What about him?”
“We’re really good friends. And I like him a lot. I am also sensing that he feels the same way as I do. But he’s not very vocal of it. He asked Fariah because he’s trying to make me feel jealous.”
“You’re sure about that, Sasha? You didn’t investigate about it more. Because you definitely needed to do more investigation rather relying on your own comprehension of things. Don’t get me wrong. You just need to sort things out with logical evidences.”
“But his actions, Mike. His actions speak a lot about what he truly feels about me.”
“Okay. Don’t need for further explanations about your so-called romantic feelings that you’re imagining. I got your point.”
“It’s the truth, Mike. Our situation is not like your situation with Fariah. We’re different. Rafael and I are very much aware of our feelings for each other but the two of you. My gosh, you two are on a whole different kind of LEVEL.”
And now she’s trying to get back at me. “So, what are you trying to convey?”
“I am saying that this is your chance, Mike. To see if Fari feel the same with what you have for her. We can do this act to see their reactions. A win-win situation for that both of us. What’s your decision on this? This is exciting and the result, Mike. Think about the result of what will do. We will be successful if we managed to make them jealous, Mike.”
“I- I am not sure about your plan, Sasha.”
“Mike. Just say yes and let’s see the rest.” She’s now smiling happily.
“Okay. Let’s do it.”
“Awesome.”
She raised her hand for a high-fived and I went for it. Let’s see. I don’t think this will work but I am hoping that I will get a reaction from Fariah. Because God knows how I want her to like me too…