♫ Drew ♫
We went straight to the studio after our classes. We also texted Kevz to come over, good thing Leslie didn’t come with him.
When he arrived, we surrounded him and fear was evident on his face. “What did I do?” he asked.
“How did Yvo invite Lemon?” Roj asked.
“He invited her! Yvo accompanied Lemon to our classroom then he asked her out,” Kevz narrated with a shrug.
“He accompanied you to class?” Kip asked, surprised and Kevz nodded.
“Bullshit! What is happening?” I asked, especially myself as I’m so confused at this time.
First, I can’t think how Yvo and Leslie became close. Second, why would he even ask her out?
“Actually…” Kevz spoke. “We're meeting here tomorrow, me and Partner. Her date with Yvo is on Sunday, tomorrow, we’re finalizing our presentation.”
“So?” I asked, my forehead wrinkled.
“So I'll have access to her email,” he announced smugly. “Maybe tomorrow we’ll finally know what’s causing all these.”
“I don’t think I can wait until tomorrow,” I snapped. “I can’t even sleep properly thinking about what’s happening to us.”
As if destiny heard me, Kip’s phone rang and it was Kale calling.
Kellen: Twin, we did something really bad.
Her intro alone gave me goosebumps. Even the guys looked at each other confusedly after hearing what she said.
Kip: What is it?
Kale: I asked Gemma to look into Leslie Monica’s computer. She usually leaves that on even if she’s in school. So I instructed Gemma on what to do and we looked into her email to find the one you mentioned.
Kip: And?
Kellen: We found something else. Go check Homme's mail. We had it sent to him. I swear you’ll strangle Drew when you see it.
Kip: Ok, we'll check it right now.
Kip then ended the call and Homme grabbed the laptop to log in to his email. There are two mails there and we opened the first one.
We were all surprised by what we saw. The first email contains pictures from my very first party with the sorority and fraternity. I was dancing on top of a bar with my top off and with a girl wearing a two-piece bikini.
The next picture was from the party I attended the same night she was attacked by Zone. I was laying on the pool table while Nica’s giving me a body shot. The third one was a random picture taken while we were waiting in line outside the cinema, holding hands.
“Shit, I feel like I can’t look at everything anymore,” Homme stated.
“Just check it, we’re here anyway,” Kip ordered and he followed.
The last three pictures were horrendous though. They were taken the day of the party at my house, in my room, and on my bed.
The first picture was of Nica bent over the sofa with me behind her, tongue out while waving a shirt up. The second pic was taken on my bed. I clapped my forehead, in disbelief that something like this exist.
The second to the last picture was Nica and me lying on my bed with my hand on her boob. And the last one was worth cursing at. I was lying on the bed naked with just a blanket covering my mid part. Nica’s positioned where she shouldn’t be, mouth open as if she’s doing something she’s not supposed to do.
Although my private part isn’t shown in the picture, anyone who can see it can easily tell what she’s doing. Something Leslie shouldn’t see.
The last two pictures were stolen shots. But I swear over my ancestors' bodies that nothing of that sort happened. The question is, how can I convince Leslie?
I slumped on the couch while they continue checking the emails. “Drew, these are all your makeout sessions,” Kevz announced and they all looked at me.
“Were these taken by Partner herself or sent to her?” Kevz asked I don’t know who.
After a while, they turned the laptop off and sat on the couch, one by one except for Kip. He went to the backyard to ask Guido to buy us drinks.
We were all in a daze for several minutes, not one dared to talk. “How can you do that to her?” Homme finally broke the silence.
I opened my mouth to say something but closed it again when I can’t find the right words to say. Cupping my face with both hands, I let out a frustrated sigh.
“I admit to all the pictures, except the last two. I really know nothing about those. During the party, not one of them went upstairs so they couldn't get into my room. I think they took those pictures when they came back while I’m asleep.”
Kevz nodded slowly, “That’s possible. Look at the side of the picture, just below the bed. The dress on the floor was the one Nica was wearing when I saw her. But if you look at the pictures from the party, she’s wearing a different dress.”
Kip pressed on his temples before looking at me. “Ok, let’s say you were set up, how can you explain the rest of the pictures? The ones from the party? How can you explain those bro? We can’t say those were set up too, you're obviously enjoying yourself,” Kip stated with obvious irritation in his tone.
“To be honest, I can't believe it. I know you’re a notorious playboy, but I never thought you can do this to her because I know you love her. You even put your life on the line for her. But why does it come to this?” Roj commented.
I can feel the tears streaming down my face. No matter how I try, I can’t come up with a good answer to their questions. I have my excuse, excuses actually. But even I know they’re too shallow for us to reach this point.
We all turned to Kevz when we heard him sob. “Shit, I feel like I’m being torn to pieces in her place,” he then let out a bitter laugh. “Imagine keeping all these to herself. Can you imagine how painful it was?” looking at us one by one, he leaned back and shake his head.
Hours passed with everyone quiet. Someone will let out a sigh, but no one will dare speak. It’s like we’re all thinking about something else.
Suddenly, something popped in my head. Leslie won’t see all these pictures if no one sent them to her. And there’s only one person who can do that.
I stood up and called someone, “Where are you ?” I asked as soon as she answered. “Let’s meet at the park near the church, now,” then I ended the call without waiting for her response.
I stormed out of the studio, straight to my car. The guys were calling me but I didn't bother looking back.
I need to put an end to all these so I quickly drove off to our meeting place. If I can’t do something about this now, Leslie and I will be ruined.
When I reached the park, I walked to where it was still bright and tried calling her again. Even before her phone rang, I already saw her walking toward me.
“Of all places to meet babe, why here?!” she asked irritatedly. When I didn’t answer, she hooked her arm to mine and tried pulling me, “Let's go somewhere else instead.”
I didn't budge. Instead, I stared at her while brushing her arm off. She shot a brow up, let out a sigh, and faced me.
“Why did you send those pics to Leslie?” I asked. Shock passed her face for a while but it was immediately replaced by anger.
“So she can’t follow simple instructions? Tsk. That bitch!” she sneered.
“What do you mean?”
“Oh, nothing!” she chuckled. “I sent those to remind her who you belong to,” then she batted her lashes and smiled, looking creepy as she did.
“What do you mean who I belong to? What are you talking about? Leslie’s my girlfriend, I only belong to her! Not to anyone in your sorority and especially not to you!”
The smile she was wearing was replaced with a frown then she slapped me, hard. I was surprised when someone gasped then I saw Roj, Kevz, Homme, and Kip approaching us.
“Ohhhhhh. Lemon's gang is here!” she announced while walking in a circle and pumping her hands up. Clicking her tongue, she glared at us, “What is with that girl that she got tons of knights in shining armor?”
“What did Lemon ever do to you?” Roj hissed.
“Nothing, dear. Nothing. It's just that, I believe in the saying that, what Nica wants, Nica gets. And what Nica wants is Drew!” Her reactions look like she’s about to lose it and it’s starting to give me goosebumps.
We glanced at each other. Each one of them looks like they feel weird at how she’s acting. Like she’s not normal anymore.
When everyone stays quiet, she started pacing back and forth. “Let me set things straight. In the past weeks, Drew and I were ok. I even assumed we were already in a relationship. Then all of a sudden, with just one call, he flew back to Lemon. So I thought, what does this guy take me for? A hobby? Pasttime? Someone he can go back to whenever he wants? Then again, it’s not the same for me. I like him and I want him all for myself. So what should I do if I want something? I have to work for it, so I did! What’s wrong with what I did?”
“Lem got hurt because of that!” Homme spat.
“I was hurt too… I’m hurt because of everything Drew does to me. When he’s bored, he’s with me. When he’s ok, he’s back with her. Isn’t it wrong? So wrong!” she yelled, shaking her head slowly while staring at me.
“Nica, please stop. I love Leslie and I wouldn't know what to do if I lose her again,” I begged.
“Hang on! You said again!” and she acted like she was quoting me. “That means you already lost her back then, yet you’re alive. That means you survived when she left you and you can stay alive even if she leaves you again! Besides, I’m here now. You won’t need her anymore!” she stated conceitedly.
“But I don’t like you!” pulling my hair harshly out of frustration. ‘What have I gotten myself into?’
“But as I said, what Nica wants, Nica gets. And that bitch Lemon needs to be punished for not following what we agreed upon. I wonder what's the best punishment for her,” she asked herself while rubbing her chin.
“Don't you dare!” I yelled but she didn’t even flinch.
“Really Drew? You might have forgotten that Alpha is THE most powerful sorority in all universities. You chose the wrong person to mess with, so I'll see you guys around!” she then turned her back on us and disappeared into the darkness.
We all let out a sigh when she left. “Drew, what have you gotten yourself into?” Kip told me off as he scratch the back of his head.
“Let’s talk about that later. We should go see Partner, for now, to find out what instructions Nica was talking about,” Kevz butted in.
Homme took the initiative to send her a message. He told her that we were going to her condo in fifteen minutes.
We then run towards the cars. Kevz rode with me while Homme and Roj went with Kip. Off to Costas, I’m now about to face Leslie again. I’m not even sure if she’ll let me in.