Chapter 8

JAZMIN

Flashback continues…

THE DAYS at school get even better because Ezra and I have the same classes together! I keep on reciting to myself that I'm not gay and I only admire her.

My 'admiration' got more profound when I learned that she's the President of the student council and the volleyball team captain. I don't know how she managed her time, but she's doing great.

Wow! And I saw how the students adored her. They respect her as their leader; I mean, they love her. Even Noah agreed that she is a great and friendly person. Her boyfriend is so lucky to have her. I sigh heavily, remembering her boyfriend.

But I'm still happy that she's treating me as a friend. And as the days passed, I found out that she's a very touchy person. I don't mind at all because I'm used to it. After all, Ben and Pearl are also touchy, but the difference with her is that I'm feeling something different inside me every time she's near, or we have some physical contact. Yes, more than just a friend feeling. I shouldn't be feeling like that.

I'm excited and nervous about the dinner this Friday with her family. I don't know if her father is as kind as them. I only saw Senator Mendez on screen, and I say he does have a good reputation in his career. Leadership skill is really in their blood.

It was Thursday and lunch. I am in our usual seat at the cafeteria with my BFFs. I never got the chance to introduce Ezra to them, which I didn't know why either, maybe because I didn't have the chance. Or maybe since they knew her already because of her status, but they didn't meet her personally.

"Best, Mama Bella is the best cook ever. This beef caldereta is heavenly," Ben said with his mouth full of food.

"Eww, Benjamin! Where are your manners?" I know Pearl will react. She hates when Ben does that. Are they going to fight again?

Meanwhile, a staring and smile contest is happening again between Ezra and me. I'm getting used to it. I mentally giggled.

"Help, best! The cheetah is trying to kill me." I was distracted by Ben and Pearl's fighting. Yes, that's Pearl's pet name; Ben is the monster, and mine was tigress because you don't want to mess with me when I'm angry. They both know that I have a lot of patience inside of me, but my temper is on another level.

He pushes himself to mine, acting as if I'm his mother that could protect him from the cheetah. I giggled at their childish demeanor. I grab Ben closer; he's too big to be my child. I laugh.

"You, stupid monster," Pearl said, not angry. She's smiling now while looking at us. She's smiling, looking at Ben's big body pressing against mine. It's a funny sight, trust me.

"You know what, if the two of you end up together, I'll reveal all your deepest secrets and embarrassing moments on your wedding day," I was joking with them. But yeah, why not? They look good together. I ship them.

"No way!" Ben exclaimed.

"Yuck!" Pearl said jokingly, acting as if puking.

These two.

"I'd rather be with the tigress than with the cheetah. Pearl is dangerous," Ben said, pouting while leaning his head in the crooked neck of my neck. If someone is watching us right now, they would assume that we are more than friends, but for us? It's just normal. We're like brothers and sisters.

"Aww," I said while playfully rummaging his hair.

"Ouch!" Pearl said, jokingly putting her hand to her chest. Then we laughed, forgetting that we were in the public cafeteria. Benin.

"Oops! Sorry," I mumbled.

We giggled in silence after realizing what we had done. Then we heard a loud slam. It looks like glasses were broken from the sound of it. Then my gaze went to Ezra's table and saw that her glass of iced tea was on the floor.

She's looking at me also with a sad face.

Why the sad face? Is she hurt?

She averted her gaze from me, but I was still looking at her. I'm apprehensive right now about her, but it will be awkward if I just run to her and check if she's hurt. Her friends don't know me either. I knew two of her friends, Keyla, her VP in the student council. She's my classmate also in my last period, which ran outside probably finding the janitor, and another one is Noah. Yeah, the funny Noah.

"Hey. What's wrong?" Pearl noticed the worried look on my face.

"Nothing." I look down and sigh. I sip my milkshake with just one straight drink. I love milkshakes. I can drink all day with just a milkshake and not eat.

They threw me a questioning look but never bothered to ask anymore. I got up from the table because my friends had already finished and were just waiting for me. But before I disappear from the cafeteria, I steal one last glance at Ezra that I regret I did because she's kissing her boyfriend. I storm out quickly, leaving behind my two BFFs.

Oh, what a joy!

~*~

TODAY is Friday, and tonight will be dinner with The Mendez. Mrs. Mendez said that I clock out at five in the afternoon to prepare for dinner, but I'm not excited.

Ezra's been ignoring me since yesterday at lunch. She's not looking at me and not smiling at me anymore. I don't know why. I didn't bother to talk to her because I was afraid she'd reject me.

Who am I to her anyway? So yeah, I'm unfortunate, but I managed to hide it from my BFFs. I don't know if they bought my alibis.

I was here now at FT, and Denisse's bitching at me again. She'll purposely bump me on the shoulder or say mean things if we're alone. Her jealousy is getting on my nerves. I don't know when my patience will hold me. I love my job, which is the only reason I'm still holding my patience for her. I sighed with relief when her shift was over, I only had one more hour before five, but I was still making my chocolates.

Knowing that I'm alone in the cooking room, I always do what I'm comfortable doing. I change into the big-sized shirt that I rip the arm apart purposely, which visibly reveals my body when I'm working. But of course, I also wore my apron and pulled my hair into a tight bun.

I'm comfortable with these clothes. More likely, only with my bra or jeans or shorts when I'm in my house, in my cooking room. No one is going in the cooking room except the chocolatiers, and luckily all the chocolatiers here are girls. No malice. We received orders from the intercom and put them on the small counter in the corner extending to the receiving area.

I turned on the music player, and a song from Ne-Yo blasted in the place. I dance with the beat as I cook and sing as well.

I'm engrossed in what I'm doing, not noticing that someone sneaks in and watches me. I finished the chocolate I was making and tasted it.

"Hmmm. Hmmm." I can't help complimenting myself on the delicious chocolate I made.

"Ahem." Someone's clearing their throat from my back. I jumped into surprise and was relieved when I saw a goddess staring intently at me. Did I catch her checking me out?

"Like what you see?" I smiled teasingly. I'm upset that she's ignoring me these past few days, but instead of being upset, why not tease a bit. I can do that; I'm not a shy type of person.

She gulped and blushed. She's checking me out. I don't know what's happening to me right now, but I like what I'm doing to her.

I pick a bit of the chocolate and teasingly eat it without losing contact with her. I licked my fingers left with little residues of chocolates and moans. She just stood there with her jaw dropped. Cute.

I smiled sweetly and picked another one, then tried another teasing.

"You want?" I held my hand with the chocolate in her direction. Let's see if she'll get it.

She ate the chocolate in my fingers and even sipped it, to my surprise. My eyes were wide with shock, and at that moment, I knew I was turned on.

I'm still a virgin; I didn't experience sex yet though I had a few boyfriends before. They're not worth it to have sex with, I guess. We make out, and I control the situation if it gets heated.

And nobody turned me on like Ezra is doing to me right now? Oh no! Am I gay?

Another surprise from her, and I realized it was too late to back out because she was so near me and staring at my lips. Is she going to kiss me? From that thought, I close my eyes and wait for it. My heart is beating so fast.

Then I felt soft lips brushing to mine. Ezra gently kissed me, and instantly, I kissed back. Her lips are so soft. I can die now because I tasted heaven!

She deepened the kiss, and I felt my knees were betraying me, so I threw my hands around her neck, and she pulled me closer, holding my waist. She asked for entrance, and we had a 'tongue fight' that she won. I moaned in pleasure. She's a good kisser. I can feel her smile between the kisses when I moan. Then we stopped kissing because we were out of breath. We just stood there still in that position, staring at each other. I don't know what to say. I'm not sorry for doing that because I admit I teased her about provoking her if she'd kiss me.

Yes, I like her more than a friend. So what now?

Then the staring contest breaks by the sound of her phone.

"Excuse me," she said without letting her other hand away from my waist while her other hand one gets her phone in her pocket.

"Hola, Mama. Yeah, I'll be there. Yes, I'll do that. Adios!" she answered the phone while staring at me. I can feel my cheeks burning again.

"I'll pick you up at seven, okay?" she said, smiling with 'her' smile and pecking me on the lips. I nodded for an answer, then she pecked me on the lips once again, and she went out.

I let out a loud breath and heavily sighed. I slap my forehead lightly. Now I realize what I have done. Ezra seemed to like it, did she? But I thought she was straight? But I thought I was too! What am I doing? Will Mama accept me for this? What about my friends?

Why did she kiss me?

Because you tease her!

But she's smiling!

Ugh! What did I do? What will I tell her if I see her later? I run my hands through my hair and mess it up. Ugh!

Flashback will continue in the next chapter…