♫ Lemon ♫
Never in my life did I expect something like this to happen to me. I suddenly recall Nico and I can now imagine the fear and trauma she went through.
Nico and Tres are having issues that time too. But at least Tres realized he was wrong. He was so wrong about Nico and he was wrong for doubting her feelings for him.
But what I didn’t expect most are the words Drew spouted. Everything he said from when he arrived until I step out of the room again, I cannot swallow. So instead of going to the restroom, I went back inside again.
Even I can’t figure out how Zone found me, but for my boyfriend to think I invited him over was ridiculous. I wanted to go down and slap some senses to him.
Minutes after, I felt someone come in. I realized it was Drew when he lay down next to me and said I love you. A giggle escaped my mouth but I pretended to be dead so he won’t find out I’m still awake.
‘I love you? After everything he said? I love you? After not showing in time to pick me up? I love you? After displaying irritation as his partying was bothered by what happened to me? Who was he kidding?’
It suddenly dawned on me. after everything we’ve been thru, maybe we’re really not meant for each other.
Several minutes passed and his breath starts to calm down. Once I’m sure he’s already asleep, I slowly and carefully free myself from his embrace.
I move by the number to make sure he won’t wake up. As soon as I got off the bed, I snatch my phone and step out of the room.
I looked inside the other room to check who was there and was surprised to see everyone. Roj, Homme, Kip, and Kevz, all stayed for me and I’m very thankful for that.
Lyra saw me when I came down so I had to shush her to not make a sound. It was already past midnight and I don’t want to wake up the others.
I dragged her out of the studio to accompany me and hail a cab. As soon as I found one, I asked to be driven home.
Thankfully my parents are already asleep. Had I gone home while they were awake, it would have been an interrogation until dawn.
♫ Drew ♫
I woke up with the entire bed to myself. Surprised that I have no one next to me, I jumped off of the bed and stormed out of the room. The rest of the guys are still deep in sleep.
‘Where is hse?’
“Kevz,” I called but my voice may have come louder than I intended as the rest of the guys woke up.
“Drew, what’s wrong?” Kip asked.
“Dude, Leslie’s not in the room when I woke up,” I informed him and as if I said the magic word, all four of them stood up and we all rushed downstairs.
Lyra and Guido were already having breakfast, “Good morning, I didn’t know you stayed overnight,” Guido told us.
“Good morning, did you happen to see Leslie?” Kip asked.
“Lemon? She went home last night,” Lyra responded. “I accompanied her to call a cab,” she added.
“What time did she leave?” Homme asked while rubbing his eyes.
“It was already past midnight. I even scolded Lyra for letting her go alone,” Guido told us.
All four of them turned to look at me, “You didn't notice she left?” Roj asked and I can only shake my head.
“I laid down next to her, even embraced her, she wasn’t moving anymore so I assumed she was already asleep,” I explained.
Kevz quickly pulled out the charger from his phone and started dialing, “Partner!” he exclaimed before putting it on speaker and placing it on the coffee table.
Leslie: Good morning Partner!
Kip: Cuz where are you?
Leslie: Home! Sorry, I left without waking you up. I had to leave because we’re going to Quezon today.
Homme: You should have told us so we accompanied you home.
Leslie: Sorryyyy. I checked on you guys last night and you’re already asleep so I asked Lyra to help me find a cab instead.
Roj: Still, you should have told us. What if something happened to you again?
Leslie: Calm down guys. I'm fine. I'm safe and at home. Actually, I’m already packing up for Quezon!
Kevz: All right then, take care!
Kevz looked at me before ending the call. It was as if he was waiting for me to say something but I don’t have the courage.
They all seemed to have calmed down after hearing Leslie’s voice, while my tongue backed out. After everything that I said last night, what good will come out of my mouth?
♫ Lemon ♫
After packing up, I prepared to leave. But I was surprised to see Drew’s parents downstairs. I walked up to kiss both of them and a fine young man stood up and offered his hand.
“Good morning, I'm David,” he smiled.
‘Why is Drew’s brother here?’
It was a nice morning greeting, to see someone as handsome as David. I was in a daze for several seconds before I was able to return his handshake. “Good morning, I’m Leslie Monica, but you can just call me Lemon, Sir.” I politely answered.
“Don’t’ be too polite, I’m only two years older than you and Drew,” he grinned.
I tasted something bitter in my mouth at the mention of Drew’s name. Still, I forced myself to smile. I even had to make a mental note that he has nothing to do with what Drew did.
“Are you ok traveling for 5 hours Lemon?” my Godfather asked and I nodded smiling. “I asked your Dad to rent a chopper, but he insisted on driving,” he pouted.
“Excuse your Godfather dear,” Mrs. Morales chimed in. “He’s insisting on renting a chopper because he’s too lazy to drive.”
“So, what’s the setup?” Dad asked after coming out of the kitchen.
“Let’s all ride the van,” Mr. Morales suggested but Dad shook his head in disagreement.
“Your maids and ours are enough to fill that van up,” he refuted. “Why don’t we drive alternately, so we both sit in front. Then Letty and Tori, the maids,” Dad suggested.
I suddenly thought of something. ‘Where will I ride? Should I attach myself to the wheels?’
“That will work! Lemon can go with David then!” Aunt Letty proposed with a wide, naughty smile.
I suddenly smell something fishy. It’s like they’re cooking something that doesn’t suit my palate but I don’t want to be too assuming as well so I disregarded it.
Until now, my breath’s up in my throat when I saw everyone here. If the parents and the brother are here, then it’s highly likely that the youngest son is here too.
I was only able to breathe properly when I confirmed that Drew is not coming. According to his parents, he needs to stay because he has visitors coming over. He’s hosting a party for his blockmates.
‘Yeah right, blockmates!’
As agreed, we rode our respective vehicles. I was even amazed as soon as I got inside David’s car. It’s very clean and smells like new.
I suddenly recalled that I have to ask Dad for a new car too. I know how to drive anyway, I just need to do a refresher and I can already go out the main roads.
I smiled at David when he helped me with my seatbelt. “They're definitely right. You're really very pretty Leslie,” he commented.
I felt a bit uncomfortable after hearing how he addressed me since it’s only dad and Drew who calls me Leslie. Regardless, I smiled at him in thanks for his praise.
“They probably got issues with their eyes,” I refuted.
“And my eyes are perfectly fine, I got 20/20 vision!”
It suddenly felt like it will be a long drive but I’m sure I’ll enjoy it. I just need to deal with the butterflies in my stomach.
‘Calm down you guys! You’re like that with Drew back then. Where’s the loyalty!?’