NICHOLAS
"Hey, Rosalyn,"
I called Rosalyn who was staring at the table for minutes. It looks like she has a problem since she does sigh again and again that she didn't notice that I already arrived.
"Oh, Nico."
"I thought you were at the coffee shop near Flinton why did we meet here?"
Rosalyn suddenly texted me telling me that we should just meet at the mall.
"Nothing, so, why did you want to see me?"
"Grandma wants to see you and mom want me to get your recipe for the chocolate cake."
"That's all? Then why didn't you just text it? Aunt Kat can ask to my daddies, just say it that you want to see me."
When I just stare at her she immediately takes it back.
"I'm just kidding. What I'm saying a while ago is Aunt Kat and my daddies do see each other every day, can't she just ask them?"
"That's the problem."
"Why though?"
"Mom said that your parents look kinda weird these days, maybe you can ask them what's the problem since Uncle Jeff won't tell the problem to mom."
"What? But Daddy was acting normal, is Aunt Kat positive that there is a problem?"
"I think."
"I get it. I'll just inform Aunt when I already talk to them and about your meeting your grandparents when is it?"
"Sunday afternoon."
"Got it. In your house right?"
"Yes."
"Okay... then I'll just meet you on Sunday and ah, I'll send the recipe later."
"Thank you. Before you leave why don't you join me for an early dinner?"
She squint her eyes and I raised my eyebrows.
"What is it?"
"A dinner? As in me?"
"Are you deaf or do you see someone that I can't?"
She rolled her eyes at me and look straight into my eyes. I was taken aback by that but she seems to not realize it so I remained my blank face.
"I hate you."
I grinned and shrugged my shoulders.
"I'm waiting, is it a yes or a no?"
When I asked her once again she avert her gaze and stand up.
"Let's go then."
"What food do you want to eat right now?"
"Hmm... I don't know hehe."
I stare at her and she scratches her head. After thinking deeply she'll say she doesn't know. Haa, girls.
"Let's not just eat,"
I said and then she held my shirt.
"You're so serious! A bite-sized pasta looks good. Let's just go with that."
"Okay."
We didn't talk too much that night. When we get a taxi and I told the driver to drive to Rosalyn's residence first. She remained silent the whole night and I think she was still thinking about that problem of hers.
"I'll go now, see you on Sunday."
"Mm. Bye."
"Take care."
"Yeah."
Rosalyn waves her hands at me and I slightly smiles at her. The next day my grandparents did arrive and we did have a family dinner outside. They also bring back the topic about Jade.
"Just why did you court that girl again?"
My grandma asked and I smile awkwardly at her.
"I didn't."
"You're confusing me, son."
"At least she's not already your girlfriend. That's a good thing and we should never bring her up again."
When Sunday came the first to arrive in our house were Aunt Catherine and the twins. And it's so early in the morning and they were being noisy.
"Just Shut up. Your opinion is not needed."
"Where's Uncle Kiero?"
I asked and Jasper shrug his shoulders.
"Your uncle is busy, he will be here by lunch."
I nod at Aunt then look at Jasmin at Jasper.
"Don't mind them, they are just being their usual selves."
"Yeah."
When Aunt goes to the kitchen and the twins continue to fight over something I silently left and go upstairs to get my phone. I check my messages to see if there is an important one but I only got good morning messages from my classmates. I refresh it again and sighed.
That's all?
"Hey cousin what are you doing?"
I look at Jasmin who peeked inside my room. I glared at her and she then get inside my room.
"What are you doing here?"
"I asked first, but since I'm nice I'll answer your question. I just want to know if you're waiting for Rosalyn."
"That's it? To answer your question No, I'm not."
"Aww. She just message me a while ago, and she said that she will not be able to attend since she has a date. You know Allen. He and Rosalyn will go on a date."
"Such lies. Allen has a fiancée."
"Hmp. She's already downstairs."
"I see."
After that, we both stare at each other and she raised her eyebrows.
"Why are you still sitting on your bed?"
She asked and rolled her eyes at me.
"Why? Am I not allowed to be in my own room, alone?"
"Ugh, you idiot."
Then she left me alone.
"Why I am the idiot now? I really can't understand her. What does she expect me to do, run to her? Like hell, I would do that."
I stayed for five minutes in my room before I go downstairs and I sighed since there is no sign of Rosalyn in the house. Jasmin you...
It's not like I want to see her, she said yes though. I'm not waiting for-
"Nico?"
"Huh?"
I stop for a second and when I turned around I saw her standing in front of the door and the first thing that I notice is that she was wearing a white dress.
"What are you doing there?"
"Nothing. I'm glad you make it. Grandma cooks some of your favorite dishes, she'll be pleased to see you."
"So, where are they?"
"In the garden."
"I see. You're not waiting for me don't you?"
"Stop joking around."
"Okay. Chill, It's just a joke."
She said and turned her back and started to walk and then I notice her hair. I touched it without thinking.
"Huh?"
"What's with the curls?"
"It doesn't look good on me, right? Daddy curled my hair I don't know why he did do that."
I put my hand on my chin and closely look at her.
"I think it looks good on you."
"Eh?"
I didn't say anything after that, we go together to the garden and Rosalyn was welcomed by my grandparents. They really like her, Jasmin too, their reason for liking Rosalyn and Jasmin is because they were cute when we are still kids. Pinkish and Round cheeks, they like to pinch our cheeks and kissed them.
"It's good to see you again Rosalyn!"
"Yes, I feel the same Grandma. I'm glad you still haven't forgotten me."
"Of course not, come sit with us."
"Thank you."
I think they seem to like Rosalyn more than me. They like to shower her praises.
"Son, why don't you just make Rosalyn your girlfriend?"
Grandma said and I almost got choked by that.
"Grandma!"
"What? Our Rosalyn was pretty isn't she your type?"
"Grandma don't tease Rosalyn to Nicholas she already got a boyfriend!"
"Is that true?"
Grandma asked and looked at me. I shrug my shoulders and continue to eat.
"No, I don't have a boyfriend. It's my studies first before boys."
"But our Nicholas is handsome, right?"
"Grandma, stop it."
"Yeah, he is sure handsome."
"Look at his ears. Nicholas was a shy type of person, isn't he?"
"Mom, don't tease Nico too much."
"Yes, Mom was right. I would appreciate it if you stop teasing me, Grandma."
"Aish. You had a sad life son."
I don't understand what is Grandma saying right now. When our lunch ended they tried playing board games until my grandparents take a rest while Jasmin and Jasper were playing video games.
"Why don't you join them?"
Rosalyn asked me while she was taking a look at the books.
"I'm lazy to play right now."
"Oh... Nico, can I borrow this one?"
Then she pointed the book and I nod.
"You can read anything. You said that studies first, right? Then you can borrow that encyclopedia."
"I didn't know that you can joke."
"I'm also surprised at what did I find out about myself last month. When I reach on my conclusion, I just laugh it off."
"What is it?"
Her deep blue eyes then look at me and she gently smiles. I see.
"That's a secret,"
I said and she laugh.
"That's a shame. I wonder what is it?"
She slowly said and take a seat beside me. Her focus was already on the book.
"Rosalyn."
"Hmm?"
"Did Allen ask you to go out with him?"
Rosalyn changes her sitting position and I can't tell what is she thinking right now since there is no emotion on her face.
"Why do you want to know?"
She said in a gentle voice and her gaze remained on the book. I shake my head.
"Forget it. I think I'm not myself today."
"But do you want to know?"
She asked and look straight at my eyes. Is she playing with me right now?
-IAmRoseee