You belong to me and no one else!
“Ivana.” I heard my name as someone touched my shoulder. I looked up at the person like a stiff wood who was only whirled around to be cut off by the owner. “Are you okay?” Hinn shook my shoulders lightly pulling me from my thoughts.
“Ivana, are you okay, I just saw Robin walking away with smiles on his lips, is there something exciting? Tell me.” Kate asked with a smile on her lips.
They must have seen Robin while coming here. Kate said he was smiling, should I be happy that the devil was trying to tempt me while tricking me at the same time? Or have I succeeded in what Kate had told me before the audition practice?
I wanted to tell that to Kate and let her tell me what Robin was thinking or what was wrong with me, but Hinn Carlos was here and I decided to seal my lips.
“Ivana.” I heard Hinn’s deep voice call my name again, his hands were still on my shoulder and he was staring at me closely, I was still silent and I know if I didn’t speak up they may think something is wrong.
“Hinn, I won’t be staying here any longer, I am going back to the mansion and there would be no need for you and Kate to stay here, my parents said we can all go back to the city and they will be alright, we should focus on our studies and the audition, also Robin is the one taking me back since Mrs Jane had left because she has a meeting to attend to and…”
“Ivana, why are you talking like a robot?” Kate cuts me off and I realize I was not looking at any of them, I was staring into space and just as Kate had said, I was talking like a stupid robot. Why do I have to be affected by Robin’s words?
I don’t belong to him! I said in my head and looked directly into Hinn Carlos' eyes.
“Hinn Carlos, I accept!”
“Huh?” Hinn Carlos looked at me sceptically. “You accept what?” Kate was also staring at me quizzically and I was sure they were curious about what I was trying to say.
“I accept your proposal, let’s date,” I told Hinn.
“Are you serious?” I watched Hinn’s eyes grow big like oranges and before I could nod or reply, he swept me off my feet and hugged me while whirling me around with joy on his lips. He was so loud that a few patients in the hospital had to turn their eyes to stare at us.
“Hinn, you are being loud, but me down,” I said in a whisper, feeling very embarrassed. I was glad that my parents were inside the hospital and couldn’t hear this right now. Hinn slowly put me down and I glanced at Kate who clasped her hand to her lips. I couldn’t see the smiles on her lips, but I could see the glint in her eyes, she was happy for me.
“Thank you so much, Ivana.” Hinn pulls my attention to him and I blink, unaware of why he was thanking me. “For accepting me, I thought you would reject me again because of what Robin…”
“Don’t mention his name.” I cut him off loudly, and for a moment Kate and Hinn looked at me as if I was insane. I swallowed hard as I thought of what to say to cover up this awkwardness. “I meant to say, you shouldn’t bring up the past, we are couples now, so let’s leave the past behind, shouldn’t we?”
I waited and then smiles filled their lips again and Hinn nodded. “Yes, let’s not bring up the past, you are my girlfriend now.”
“I am so proud of you Ivana,” Kate said softly and leaned close to whisper something in my ears. “Your unrequited love for that little boy is finally over now.” She leans back grinning from ear to ear.
In the past I have thought of that little boy every night before I slept, his bright eyes and then the sadness that filled his face when he answered that call and handed my hairpin to me before running off immediately, he is handsome, but he looked like a troubled child, I only hope he finds happiness and love, just like I have done.
I looked at Hinn Carlos and beamed. Finally, I was now a girlfriend to my prince charming.
“Kate, Hinn,” I called their names in a rush as I got a great idea in my head and an idea that will only make Robin sad and keep me away from the beast. “Take a ride with us, we are all heading to the city, Robin can take us there.”
“Ivana, I brought my car.” Hinn Carlos spoke up and I paused.
“He came with his car. I took a ride with him while we headed over to this place.” Kate added.
“Fine and good, I will just ride with you both,” I said smiling, looking from Hinn Carlos to Kate who stared at me blankly.
“Is there a reason why you don’t want to ride with Robin?” Kate, who was always curious, asked me. “Whereas, you two stay in the same mansion.”
I quickly link arms with Hinn who was taken by surprise. “I have a boyfriend now and my boyfriend has a car, also Hinn, who is my boyfriend, knows where Robin’s house is, he can drop me off there.” I looked up at Hinn who had a goofy smile on his lips as he stared at my hand that was linked to his. “Won’t you?”
“Ivana, save Hinn the stress and go with Robin,” Kate suggested. I don’t get why Kate won’t understand me at this point when I want her to.
“Kate, you should ask Robin to drop you off, you know, you both can…”
“No!” Kate cut me off immediately, she looked at Hinn Carlos, now was our turn to gaze at her as if she was insane. Kate held my hand and pulled to the side as she whispered in my ear. “Ivana I know I said I love Robin, but you know how shy I am when it comes to speaking with my crush and I have decided to stop my feelings for him, yet you want to push me over to him, whereas he has this dark look in his eyes that is so terrifying and it always sends a shiver down my spine,” Kate spoke without catching her breath and I began to laugh.
“What is funny, Ivana?” Kate asked me and I pointed at her.
“You just told me not quite long enough that I was talking like a robot, but right now it seems you have also been infected by it.” I chuckled before tapping her shoulders. “Fine then, we would both go in Robin’s car.”
Kate breathed a sigh of relief. I could tell that my friend was truly scared of Robin’s gaze. She had tried to speak up against him in the garden but one word from him had made her silent. Who would want to be with a man like Robin?
“Hinn Carlos, Kate would come with us, can she?” I asked him with a smile, staring at his eyes that lit up as he gazed at me.
“Yes, are we leaving now?” Hinn asked me and I shook my head. “I thought we were.”
“I will stay until my dad wakes up, I want him to see me before I leave, I also have something to say to him.” I walked close to Hinn Carlos and held his hands to his surprise. “Thank you,” I said softly and without another word, Hinn Carlos leaned closer and kissed my lips. I was glad since his kiss would take away the memory of Robin’s light kiss.
I didn’t push Hinn away, he kissed me to his satisfaction and leans back. “I am glad you are now my girlfriend.” He pressed his lips together and his eyes glittered.
“Me too, I am happy you are my boyfriend…”
“How romantic,” I heard a loud voice behind us and we all turned our eyes to see who it was, as we already know who that is, none other than Robin Hiesten.
“Robin…” I muttered. Has he seen us?
“I am glad you finally said yes to him, seeing that you both are already making out in the hospital is quite fascinating.” He put his hands in his pocket and walked over to Hinn Carlos and me. I just hope he doesn’t ruin this moment too.
I know Kate was also screaming the same thing I was screaming in my head. GO AWAY!
“Congratulations Hinn Carlos, you finally have the girl you are interested in,” Robin said and it was surprising that he was smiling at Hinn and not even gazing at me with those cold eyes.
“Thank you man, she said yes, finally she is my girlfriend.” Hinn Carlos held my hands and for a brief moment I saw Robin stare down at our hands, a line appeared between his brows and his eyes held something I couldn’t describe, but it was only there for a brief moment.
He looked up at us with a smile on his lips. “I am happy for you Hinn.” Robin exhaled softly. “I heard you will be giving them a ride home.” Robin glanced at me and Kate before his eyes settled on Hinn again. I was sure he has been listening to our conversation for quite a while now.
“Yes, my girlfriend asked me to take her home instead.” Hinn smiled at me, damn it, I love his warm smiles, it was better than looking at Robin, since he has an expressionless face, and I can hardly tell what he was thinking right now.
“That’s good. I have other matters to take care of so I would be leaving first, by the way,” Robin looked at me. “Your father is awake if you need to see him.” He turned to Hinn Carlos. “I will see you at school on Monday then.” Hinn nods and without another glance at me, Robin turns to walk away.
“Have you told my parents you are leaving first?” I called out not knowing why I was curious about it, was it because he didn’t react the way I wanted him to, he was so cool about it, not quite long he had mentioned how I belong to him and no one else, was he teasing me then too?
“Yes.” He replied, but didn’t look back, he walked away and disappeared into sight.
“Was I the only one who thinks that isn’t Robin?” Kate said softly, but my eyes were only in the direction Robin had exited from, he was acting odd, too odd and it was scary.
I shook my head gently. Was I to brace myself for what was going to come next, have I tamed the beast? Or have it grown silent to roar when it was time? A shiver ran down my spine, I had to brace myself for what would come next.
I sat down in the mansion going through my phone with my headphones on my ear playing nonsense songs in particular, I wanted to stop myself from the anger I felt inside.I had been clear when I told her to dare tell Hinn she loves him, I had told her she belongs to me, but she went ahead saying yes to him.I ran my hand through my hair, now she was his girlfriend. Hinn was my best friend here, but he had made her his girlfriend.I chuckled, Hinn mist knew what love was since I don't, Hinn must know to love a lady because I just don't think I can, love makes one weak, and it makes them go crazy, I didn’t want to be like that, so I wouldn't do it.I shut my eyes, love wasn’t for me, I had to block it, it was a good thing since she was that girl, it was a good thing she has Hinn Carlos who loves her.I heard the sound of a car engine outside the mansion, I knew she must be the one who had returned, and it was Hinn Carlos who had brought her home so I didn't bother to get up and check.A
I walked downstairs to the living room with my bag over my shoulder, I was already dressed for school and was sure my mother was still at home and hadn't left for work.I heard some sound coming from the dining room so I walked over in thought to find Ivana there, but was suddenly disappointed since she wasn’t the one. “Good morning, mom.” I greeted her as I made my way over to her and pecked her cheek.“Morning son, how was your night?” She handed me a coffee she had just made for me and I took a sip while I glanced around the dining room to see if I could catch a glimpse of Ivana."It was good, yours?” I asked, joining her on the dining chair, if we were to have breakfast then Ivana will be down soon, then I could see what he
I got up and walked out of the practice room, heading over to the main hall. I exhaled sharply before opening the door and the moment I stepped in, all eyes were staring at me like I was the celebrity who walked into their daydream.I was handsome, cute eyes, straight legs, nice abs, but not everything a lady would want, I was broken inside and I was aware I am a mess, a mess that couldn’t fall in love with just any girl, a mess that despised that word love because I watched it ruin my mother.“Hi, Robin.” I heard Katherine’s voice and turn to see her smiling at me, she was beautiful, she wore red shorts and a white top, she tied her hair behind her head and her eyes had twinkles in them, she must be happy she made it after the audition, she was very good at what she does, but she seems lost in the head and heart, just like a robot.“Hi.” I cur
I got to the end of the hallway after the big assembly hall, I looked up at the tag on the black glass door, a smile formed on my lips as I knocked on the door.“Yes, please come in.” I heard a female voice call out from inside and I stepped in and was surprised when she turned around. It wasn’t the person I was expecting to see, at least not so young. “How may I help you?” She left the drawer she was rampaging and glanced up at me.“I am…” before I could tell her who I was looking for she grinned and I could see her eyes lit up.“You must be Robin Hiesten.” She pointed at me, getting up from her chair as if I was too popular, I only looked at her quizzically while she made her way over to me. “I know you mus
Seeing that I had lost sight of Hinn Carlos and Ivana, I glared at Clara as if she had been sent to distract me. “Just get lost!” I snapped and turned to leave but she blocked my path with a creased forehead.“Why are you so rude to me?” She asked me almost the same question Ivana always asks.“Because you are a pest and I hate pests.” I glared at her. “Now move.”“I don’t care if you see me as a pest, I only wish you could be friendly to me, a smile and polite words would do,” Clara uttered the words that made me think of Ivana. Was I that bad?I exhaled softly. “I am sorry to burst your bubbles Clara, I don’t make friends with just anyon
I waved Hinn Carlos goodbye after he drove me home, I was glad that I didn’t have to ask Robin to take me home or have him drop me off halfway, also after what happened in my room the other day, I wish never to run into him, but that wouldn’t happen, we attend the same school and lives in the same mansion.I exhaled sharply already aware Robin would be at home, while I was leaving the school with Hinn Carlos I had noticed Robin’s car was not in the parking lot. I mentally calculated how I would sneak into my room without having him see me.Taking a deep breath I turned to go into the mansion, but I halted when I saw him by the door looking straight at my face.Speak of the devil!I looked down at h
I walked out of the bathroom after taking a long shower, I let the water run down my hair to cool off my anger and surprisingly it did. I took the towel off my hair and glanced out of the window to where I had seen Robin, but he was no longer there.I opened the curtains wide, peeking out at every corner but he was gone, I sighed, perhaps he was back in the mansion. Now I can’t wait for Mrs Jane to return, that would be the only time I would love to go downstairs.My stomach grumbled as I made my way to my closet for a comfortable outfit, I had to rub my hand on it and spoke a few words to it to behave itself. Hey, you can’t be hungry right now, we have to wait for Mrs Jane to return first okay?I smiled when my stomach no longer rumbled, but deep down I knew I w
My stomach grumbled and I touched it, pressing my lips together. I was truly hungry and it was now making me uncomfortable, I glanced over at Hinn Carlos who gave me a glimpse and then a smile escaped his lips.He glanced at his wristwatch. “We will have to stop by at a café for a quick lunch.” He told me as he made a u-turn.“Didn’t you say we have to hurry?” I asked mentally cursing my stomach for making these sounds right now and making me feel embarrassed.“We still have a few minutes, whereas you are hungry and I too, I need something.” He flashed me a smile, truly Hinn Carlos was considerate.“Then, let’s just buy a hamburger and coke, which would ho