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(Chapter 13)

I was kind of excited, at the same time, not sure of what would happen. It would be either of the two. But, I have to do this.

I walk out of the door and shivered as the cold air hits my skin. I rub my hands in attempt to create a heat as I walk towards the park; it was the park that Patrick and I use to go to whenever we wanted time alone. It was very isolated, no people goes here, just passerby. As I arrive there, I sat near at the fountain. And, since Patrick won’t be coming here for at least a half hour, I had time of thinking to myself. Instead, I observed the playground; the slide was rusty and brown, the swings were nowhere to be seen, and the other equipments there were damaged and dangerous to use for children. No wonder why no one goes here. I said to myself.

I look at a nearby tree and something caught my attention. I got up and examined it. It was obviously the oldest tree there, and something was engraved in it.

“Pat Love Aly FOREVER” I read out loud. I trace my finger in the letters, feeling my eyes well up with tears again.  I didn’t have to read it again to know who those persons were. It was Patrick and Alyssa. I never thought that it would feel like this whenever you see something that they made. An evidence of how they love each other. It made my curiosity even bigger. What if Patrick was never in love with me? What if it was just me, thinking that he loves me. Maybe, I was fooling myself with wishful thinking. I have seen this before, but I never really put any attention to it. I just didn’t want to think of anything when I was with him.

The sound of the bush, moving made me alert, I quickly grab for my flute, except, it was nowhere to be found. I remembered that I left it in my room, together with the bag that I should have brought here. Now, I feel weak and defenseless. How would I fight someone without any weapon? Just great!

It doesn’t matter. I’ll just use combat in this case. I stayed alert and guarded, observing anything that is dangerous to me. Slowly, I can make a silhouette of a man behind a tree, peeking through it while hiding his half.

“Who’s there?” I ask. I got no reply; instead, the man moved and showed himself in the clear moonlight.

“Romero” was all that I could muster up. I was surprise to see him here. I’ve never really seen him after that incident.

“Nice to see you princess.” He gracefully pronounced every word without removing his smirk.

“Why are you here?” I asked dully. I’m not in the mood to talk to him. He disgusts me.

“I just wanted…” He starts as he steps closer. I back away. “To talk.” I didn’t reply, I really don’t know what to say to him, and we don’t have anything to talk with.

“Come with me?” He offered his hands like a true gentleman. I look at it and back to his face. I surely don’t trust this guy.

(Patrick’s POV)

“Cheers!” We all yelled and downed our drink. This must’ve been my fifth cup, but, no worries – I don’t get drunk that easily, it will take a lot stronger alcohol to make me a drunkard. A hand found its way to curl in my arm. The smell was familiar, it belongs to Elisa. I smile down at her and let her pull me in the dance floor.

This was a birthday party of Elisa’s friend. It was more than a disco bar than a birthday party, with this entire people drinking and dancing. Instead of playing a happy birthday song, they decided to play the party rock songs.

Grinding was all Elisa did, and I won’t deny that it was freaking hot. I’ve never touch any girls ever since Sterl and me.

The thought of Sterl sent shiver down my spine. This isn’t right. I have Sterl and we’re still together. I felt like there was something I needed to do, but must have forgotten. My wolf was starting to scratch, begging to be released. What the fuck is happening?

I paused and closed my eyes tight, taking control of my wolf. As soon as my wolf was calm, Elisa started kissing me, from my neck to my jaw. I shivered involuntarily. A part of me didn’t want it, but, I can’t stop myself from liking it.

“Guys, let’s play games!” The birthday celebrant announced. They all yelled and participated. It was fun, actually. And every game were played with pairs, of course, Elisa was my pair all the time. I had so much fun that I didn’t notice that the house was a full blown. It was really crowded and made me uncomfortable.

“Want to go outside for a walk?” Elisa invited with her hands held in front of me. I smiled and connected our hands. We got outside and instantly, the cold air heats us. Elisa rubbed her arms, so I gave her my jacket. She kissed me in the cheeks to thank me, and I smiled at her.

“Are you and Sterl, still together?” Elisa asked.

“Uhm, yeah.” I answered shyly, while rubbing the back of my neck.

“Then why are you flirting with me?” I was caught up in that question. Yeah, why am I flirting with her? I ask myself.

“I don’t know.” I answer honestly. “I really don’t know… Maybe, because you remind me so much of your twin… Sorry.”

Elisa chuckled and laced her fingers tightly with mine. “That’s alright. We can keep this as a secret.”

I was so tempted. But, I still have Sterl. I’m scared of how he would react with all this if he knew. I hated myself for being so weak with Elisa. I heard yelling, it was from the park. Instantly, I recognized it.

“What’s this?” Elisa asked as she fumbled inside my jacket. She pulled out a piece of paper, the paper that Sterl gave me. I snatch it from her and remembered all its content. Fuck! I screwed big time!

I start to run to where the park is. I’m an hour late with the said time. Elisa stopped me by pulling my hand. I didn’t have time to explain to her, so I drag her with me.

When I came to the entrance of the park, Sterl was pinned on the ground by Romero. My blood boiled from the sight. Romero was badly bruised. Sterl got some bruise to, but Romero got it worse. Romero looked up with the annoying smirk in his face. He stood up and helped Sterl, they were both panting from the fight they had.

“Look at your back.” Romero said to Sterl. Hesitantly, Sterl turned around and examined me.

He breathes in heavily as he looks at me. Then, I remembered that I was holding hands with Elisa. I quickly pulled away – ashamed of myself.

“Uhh… S-Sterl, I, uh, you, umm… S-sorry.” I stutter. I step closer and he stepped back, hugging himself while crying. It pained me to see that, I wanted badly to comfort him, but I was ashamed of myself for doing these things to him.

After a few sobs, he wiped his eyes and breathe in heavily.

“I wanted to meet you, because I wanted to ask something…” He starts with his sweet smile, but his smile didn’t reach his teary eyes. “Now, I don’t have to ask. You already answered my question… I’m letting you go. Thank you.”

He strutted away from me, and out of the gate. I was stuck there, glued in my position. My heart beats rapidly, that it pained my chest. What did I just do?

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