While eating, I thought of something to ask him. He was next to me, kissing my shoulder once in a while.
"Clinton," I call.
He drank his coffee and looked at me.
"Hmm? '' He turned to me.
"How many women have you had sex with?" I asked bluntly, frowning at him.
He blew air and squeezed my thigh. "Naughty."
I pinched him, but instead, he laughed. "Just answer!"
"I don't remember. Shit! Drop it, baby.
He motioned for me to eat.
I shook. I was curious about his sex life back then.
"How old are you when devirginize?"
"Thirteen," he answers.
He's serious?!
I immediately slapped his shoulder, so he looked at me. I was irritated!
"Just make sure there's no other woman right now! We'll-"
He turned to me, which surprised me, and covered my lips with his lips.
"You're the only one I want to touch, but not now." he grinned and kissed me again passionately.
Our weekend he has ended with Clinton and me staying in his suite. It's Monday, and he took me to my condo early. He said he couldn't pick me up because he needed to check with their airline because of the delayed flights.
I finished my bath, and my cellphone rang. My forehead furrowed when I saw Mama's name on the screen.
I caught it and answered the call.
"Hello, ma."
"Hi, Kylie. Sorry for the sudden call." I heard voices on the other line.
"It's okay, ma."
"Can you do me a favor, baby?" now her voice is tender. Hearing that made me smile.
"Of course, ma. What is that?"
"Good. Claudette is an exchange student at HMU, where you go to, and she needs you...uh...a condo, and she doesn't want anyone with her. I know you're kind. Can you leave your condo first? Because she prefers your condo. "
What the hell!
I do not know what to say. Pain broke out in my system, and my tears rolled down my cheeks.
"I don't have any other-"
She groaned.
"Ugh. Claudette is your sister! Give even a little! I know Emilio is giving you millions! Find an apartment or whatever!"
My tears fell. "Okay, ma'am, I'm sorry."
"Good girl. I'll inform you of her details, okay? Love you. " she immediately turned off the call.
I was tired of sitting on my bed. In my four years here in my condo, I will leave it. It could be for a while, so it's okay. I looked in the mirror again and wiped away my tears.
What a shame on my face. My life is miserable. When will my parents love me? Will they take care of me, too? I have never experienced the embrace of a father and mother. I have never experienced a parent's kiss.
I looked up to hold back my tears.
"Such a drama, Kylie! That's okay! You can do it! Just fight!" I cheer for myself.
I took a taxi to school. There are already many students. I even met Cassy, who stared at me and texted someone. They were three friends. I know that one is Rad's girlfriend.
My cellphone rang with a text, and it came from Clinton. I smiled as I entered the gate.
From Clinton: I didn't go on. I'm at the auditorium. See you later. I love you.
I felt a thrill. I bought Gatorade at the cafeteria before going straight there.
Outside the auditorium near the door, I heard the men laughing. I turned and saw them on bleachers lying around as if they were already done basketball.
I smiled to see Clinton turn around. The others hadn't seen me yet because I was still downstairs. I took a step up the stairs.
"Damn, dude! It's been five months! Congrats!" said a man I knew by the name of Brandon.
"Yeah, we lose the bet, dude. Clinton is already on first base. " Rad replied.
I was stunned by what they said. Everything seemed like a puzzle in my mind.
"Shut up." I heard Clinton's cold voice.
They laughed. "What? You've bet?" I can't believe Sebe says.
"Yeah." one of their companions laughed. I stumbled. My world seemed to crumble at what I heard.
I stepped even further up with trembling legs.
"So, what's your plan with Kylie Clinton?" I heard Sebe ask.
I let go of the Gatorade I was carrying, which created noise. At the same time, they looked at me and were stunned.
"Shit." Sebe cursed.
"We're screwed." Radleigh also turned pale.
"Nicole." Clinton gasped and stood up but ran away before I could get close.
Because I felt like I had lost my strength and my vision was blurred, my running was impaired. I felt someone holding my arms.
"Baby, let me explain."
I violently confronted him and slapped him!
"Baby, your face!"
He is blurred in my sight because of my tears. Like now. . .we are blurred. Our relationship is blurred.
His jaw tightened, and his cheeks blushed. He looked at me pleadingly.
"You got it wrong." He said.
"Wrong ?!" I mocked. "I heard that very clearly! You just bet me?" I don't care if there are a lot of people watching! I don't care if I cry shamelessly in front of them!
He bowed and nodded. His face and eyes were red. I was depressed when he nodded.
"Everything you showed was just a pretense, isn't it ?!" I scolded."All of it was fake !!" my tears continued to flow. I saw his fist clench, and he would have hugged me, but I backed away.
"Clinton! If you wanted a game, it would be the others! I hope I have a family! I hope I have someone to lean on! Because I don't have one!"
In an instant, he hugged me and wrapped his arms around me.
"I am your family, baby. Please let me explain."
I pushed him with all my might and slapped him again.
"End of the show, Clinton. Don't pretend anymore! Don't act as your care!" I wiped away my tears and bravely faced him.