ROSALYN
That night on the villa of Uncle Nikolai we ended the discussion. Nicholas said sorry once again and left us there after telling us that we should take a rest. We didn't talk about that incident again and we were told that Jade already transfers to another school a week after that incident happen and Jasmin who visited me after their final exams told me the rest of the story.
Why do Jade and Nicholas happen to have a relationship and how toxic Jade is.
I didn't comment that much after she told me that since I do not know what to say and I'm sorting my feelings. I didn't react and said anything, I just play it cool. We all got busy and by that, I tried to forget it, our thesis was approved, we finally manage to pass the final exams, and was waiting for the release of our grades.
And after a month of countless nights, our graduation was held and we all have a party after that. Our parents prepared a party for us.
"Congratulations to both of us Rosalyn!"
"Yes, congrats to the both of us. Let's enjoy the party today!"
"Of course, but I'm really looking forward to taste the wine today. Mom just give her permission!"
"You're not allowed to drink before?"
"No."
"Wow, I didn't know that Aunt was that strict with you. Well, daddy let me drink wine before."
"I also didn't know that Uncle would let you drink."
"Still let's go and eat, we should enjoy everything. I'm so hungry since we are not allowed to eat during the ceremony."
"Same here, just why is food is also not allowed a while ago? Haa. Anyways, what kind of food should I get? I think I saw some curry there."
"I'll go with the salad first."
"Rosalyn, Congratulations."
Jasper who suddenly appeared then gave me eight pieces of sunflowers.
"Wow, it's beautiful. Thank you, Jasper. Congratulations to you too."
"Thanks."
"Daddy look at the flowers that Jasper gave to me!"
I showed it to Daddy Alvin and he smiled.
"It's pretty."
"Right. I will give my gifts to the three of you later."
"I have a gift for you too, Rosalyn. Let's exchange later."
"Yes, let's eat then."
While we are getting our food Aunt Kat, Uncle Nikolai, and Nicholas arrive.
"Where did you three go?"
Uncle Kiero asked and Nicholas smile widely.
"Well, Mom just showed their gift to me."
"Here, Congratulations on making the top 1 in your class."
Then he handed the bouquet of red roses to me. I bite my lip when I felt my chest throbbing because of that gesture.
"Thank you, congrats too. With high honors that's awesome."
I said and don't mind the uneasiness I'm feeling.
"Thank you. Here Jasmin, congratulations."
"Thanks, couz."
"Before you continue eating why don't we take a photo of you four?"
Aunt Cathy suggested and we said yes. I cling onto Jasmin and on my left side was Nicholas.
"Now say cheese."
I'm pretty sure I do not look good in that photo since I made an awkward smile.
I'm not used to this side of him.
"Cheese!"
After that we eat together while talking about random things that happened in our university. Nicholas got his own car and will take lessons from his father. Such a cool gift he got there.
When we are done eatbg I give my gifts to them and the party continued. They also announce it to everyone that Aunt Kat was pregnant again and they were hoping for a girl this time.
"Congratulations, Mommy."
"I don't want to take the spotlight on the four of you but we think that it was the right time for everyone to know."
"I'm excited, Auntie! Kyahh!"
"I'm excited too."
And after that everyone got busy again since we are preparing for our college entrance examination.
"It was hard to see now that we already graduate,"
Allen said as he sat down in front of me. It's been a week since we did last see each other and we decided to review together in a café.
"Psh, let's now focus."
"Okay, Boss."
After an hour of reviewing, we decide to take a break and eat lunch.
"So, how's life?"
"Everything's good and I hope it does continue that way. What about you, how's your relationship with your fiancée?"
"We are good, Angel is... good. But we don't have the same likes."
"Hey, opposite attracts. You'll like her soon... Angel was that attractive. You will just see yourself begging for attention."
"I don't know if that day will come... how can I look at her when I'm-"
I look at him and raised my eyebrows. When your what?
"Why did you stop?"
"Nothing. By the way, after we eat lunch, I'll head first since I will pick up Angel from her ballet lessons."
"Oh, she does ballet that's nice."
"Yeah. What about next week, are you free?"
"I'll see if my schedule is good next week, okay?"
"Sure, sure, just text me when you're free."
"Okay!"
After we eat lunch Allen goes first since he will pick up Angel while I went straight home. Since the entrance examination will be next month we really are focusing on reviewing.
"So, did you already decide?"
"I was thinking to apply on both academies."
"But you still haven't decided if you're going to stay in Flinton?"
"Yes."
"I see, take your time. I won't disturb you now, I know you are busy studying."
"Thank you, Daddy. I love you."
"I love you too, Rosalyn."
Then daddy kissed my forehead and stand up.
"I will bring your milk later."
"Thanks, Daddy."
"Hmm."
When I was almost done reviewing I texted Allen that I'm free on Friday morning and agreed to meet at a coffee shop near the university. We will just chill today and no books allowed.
"You're not busy today right?"
I asked Allen.
"Me? of course not."
"I will be really guilty if you were, I got busy these past few weeks. I don't even have time to check my phone. What about you and Angel?"
"I still made time for her. She always visits me."
"That's good. Next time let's have a dinner with her so- excuse me."
I stop when I felt my phone vibrates. When I check my phone my eyes widened when I saw a text message from Nicholas.
It's been a while since I heard any news about him.
"What is it?"
"A message from my friend."
I then smiled at him.
"Okay, reply to your friend first."
"Oh, right."
When I opened my phone I got confused about his message.
Nicholas
Where are you?
                                    Wrong send? It's me, Rosalyn.
I know.
Where are you, right now?
                               I'm at a coffee shop near the FU.
                                     Why, did something happen?
I see. I'll be there at six.
                            I'm asking you, why? I'm with Allen.
Allen, your crush?
                                        He is my friend. Don't come
                                        here he'll misunderstood.
Why not? He is not your boyfriend.
If you don't want him to see me then
better tell him to go home.
                                         Really, Nicholas? Just don't                                           come here. I'm serious.
See you later.
"So?"
I laugh and look at Allen who was waiting for me. 
"Are you having a fight with your friend? A while ago your smiling from ear to ear when you receive the text now you are angry while typing your reply."
"I'm smiling like an idiot a while ago?"
"Kinda." 
He laughed and I shake my head.
"If you just see yourself."
"Well, it's been a while since we last talked and now he's being demanding that we should meet."
"So that's a guy friend."
My smile faded and nod my head.
"But we don't have any special relationship! We are friends but not that close since we can be both pretty hostile to each other. But I think the past month I can say that our relationship got better."
"You're talking about Nicholas right?"
"That grumpy man? Nicholas Monteverde?"
"Yes. Jade's boyfriend."
"They did already break up, he said that he doesn't see her as his girlfriend!"
He stops and there is an awkward silence after that. I shut my mouth and scratch my head before I take a sip of my coffee.
"Do you like him?"
"Nicholas?"
"Yeah."
"No, so let's stop talking about him,"
I said and get my fork to taste the strawberry cake.
"I like you, Rosalyn."
"I won't fall for that,"
I said and remain my gaze at the strawberry cake. I feel guilty that is why I can't look into his eyes, I can feel his sincerity. The way he said that was so gentle.
"I like you, Rosalyn."
He said it once again so I put down my fork and sighed.
"Allen, are you out of-"
"That was not my name."
"Jude then. Think about how Angel will feel if she heard this."
"I'm willing to break my father's words for you."
He said with a determined face. He was serious and this is bad.
"Why me, I'm not pretty. And I did tell you many times that I won't fall for you. Did you see that as a joke?"
"You're pretty, Rosalyn."
"Please stop it. I see you as a friend and I do not intend to cross on the line that I draw. I want us to be friends."
"I know the reason why and that is because you like Nicholas."
"I do not like him."
"You do. Your eyes sparkle and you do have a mannerism that whenever you heard his name you bite your lips and held your chest. You are just denying it."
"Hah, I know my own feelings. He's out of my league. And about those feeling you do have for me please do stop it. It's just an infatuation, think deeply."
"Now that you said that I think you are right. I don't like you."
I sighed in relief and smile at him.
"I'm sorry that I got confused."
"See, I know it."
"I do love you, Rosalyn. Please, go out with me."
My smile faded and blink continuously. Why I am here again? Can someone tell?
-IAmRoseee