ARLENE MARIELLA's POV
"Aunt Fina and Uncle Jonas are not here. They went home for food and some things for their stay here," she said.
I moved my head to nod.
"Can I come in?" I asked, firmly. Ignoring what she told me a while ago. I glanced at her back and saw Stewart sweetly smiling while looking at the back of Ciara.
My heart pounded in pain. I felt a sharp sword pierce into the depths of my heart and soul. It hurts! So much. I force my face to remain stoic and cold in front of her.
"Uhm," she looked back. When Stewart looked at me, his smile slowly faded. "She's here," Ciara announced. Stewart looked at her with amusement on his face. He shook his head. Sign of disapproval, for letting me in his room. "Hmm, he doesn't want you here. Can you understand that?"
I sighed, and nodded once again.. "Can I talk to you, then?"
Fear filled her eyes. "S-Sure." She stuttered in response.
"In private." I added.
And now, I can see her fear and sadness. "O-Okay, I'll be back," she said goodbye to Stewart before closing the door.
I turned my back on her and started walking up the stairs to the rooftop. When we got there I instantly confronted her.
"So, you and Stewart have a relationship right?" My calm start.
"How did you know? Yes." She answered while looking at me in astonishment.
"I only heard it when Stewart and you were talking in his room. When it was time for me to get some juice." I looked away and put my elbow on the railings. She did the same.
"I'm sorry." She suddenly replied. To my surprise, I looked at her.
"It's okay, I understand. I'm the wrong one, I lost time with him so he had a chance to find someone else."
"Yeah, he told me that. But, still, I'm sorry. I didn't intend to be a hooker, I just didn't stop myself from loving him during the times when you weren't by his side. He was so sad, every break time he only goes to the Library. He doesn't want to talk to anyone, he's waiting for your text. Every hour, every minute, every second. I talked to him then, I explained your side to him even though I don't know what's happening to both of you, I said that you also study, you also have responsibilities in your house so you don't talk much. And I said that not all your time is for him. He never understood my reasons and after that day, he started texting and calling me with sweet messages. I refused all of them but when I saw him crying in the room? I felt guilty, and sad too." Her introduction.
"I comfort him with all my best. And I don't expect one day he will fall for me. We always meet, playing in his room. Texting, calling. I will do what you should be doing for him."
"I understand your situation but Stewart? No, he didn't listen to any explanation I gave him. Even though I knew what I was doing was wrong, I lost my temper. I didn't stop myself from loving him too much, I spent all of my time being with him. So maybe one day when he wakes up he won't love you anymore, and it will be me." She covered her face with her palms. She cried out loud, ignoring whoever sees her.
I was stunned. Tears immediately dripped down my cheeks. I was fainting, I didn’t expect that one my lack of time with him.
When it was a little early, she turned to me again with a smile. I still cried. I was so attached to the railings that I would not fall from exhaustion.
"He loves you so much, but his love fades away when he meets me."
My heart was broken. I was completely unable to move because she knows Stewart well, more than I know him. Years and Months are just numbers. In that short time, he knew Stewart well. She digs his personality; she never fails to make him smile every hour, minute, and second.
"His love is too shallow, that he can easily afford to forget and break a promise," I said that, wIth a low tone of voice.
"I'm sorry, Arlene. I ruined your relationship, just like I entered the door without knowing what will happen next. I didn't expect to fall for him, I drowned so much in what he showed." Ciara is consciously crying here beside me right now.
I sighed again and again, my strength was gone and I cried again. I've been crying and crying for a few days so maybe now I won't be able to get anything out. Maybe the water in my eyes is drained? I'll try to drink water later, just in case I shed some tears. Just kidding, I'm thinking of pure stupidity again.
"Don't say sorry, it's not your fault for me. To other people, they think you're wrong but they don't know what happened, right? It's also my fault, so don't blame yourself." I sighed. "Enjoy being with him, take care, and love him always. Don't hurt him, huh? When you leave him, I'll take him back to me." I faked my laugh, hiding the pain.
"I promise. Thank you for understanding, Arlene. You deserve someone better, I hope one day you'll find your 'the one." She came up to me and hugged me tightly. I hugged her back. I stroked her back a few more times before letting go.
"I'm always true to my words, Ciara." My voice was a bit threatening. "And uhm, can I visit him later? When he's sleeping? This will be the last, I promise." I faked my smile again.
"Sure, no problem. I'll come home later too when Auntie comes." I nodded.
"Please, don't mention my plan to Stewart."
"Yeah, okay." She nodded again. "Anyways, do you have anything else to say? I need to go down,"
"All right, all right. Take care," I nodded at her and watched her walk away. It's only now that I seem to be able to breathe easily, my chest is lighter 'after knowing everything. Fortunately, Ciara's intentions towards Stewart were not bad. My departure will be peaceful because Stewart went to the right person.
I felt the coolness of the air. I put my elbow on the railings to watch the buildings gradually light up, the sky was dark now.
Maybe this time wasn't meant for us. We are too young for true love, the right time and right person will come when everything is okay.
"Hey!" I almost jumped when I heard Riana's voice from behind.
"Oh, Okay!" I just grabbed my chest and looked at her as she also leaned on the railings while looking at the buildings around us.
"What the heck?" She frowned as she looked at me. I was surprised by what she said.
"What?!" I irritated my voice before avoiding her face because she must have noticed my small eyes.
"I don't remember how narrow your eyes are, Arlene! What did you do?" She said seriously. It made me nervous, she was like a fool! Isn't it obvious?
I walked away and ignored what she said.