Gertrude Pov...
We are having our usual bonding with Jessica. Shopping and eating finger - licking food everywhere. This is how we treat our stress and depression. Luckily, we have a body that never gains fat. Whatever we eat, we are still sexy and flawless. Most envied us even our friendship.
"Oh god, Gertrude! Victoria's secret is having a fifty percent discount today, I almost forgot!" She exclaimed. One of our weaknesses is collecting Victoria's secret lingeries or any brand of lipstick as long as it's bold! She didn't even hear my response as she ran towards Victoria's secret shop. I laughed, catching up with her.
We were busy buying our lingerie when she received a call. She was ecstatic, jumping, and giggling in front of me before answering her phone. She calmed herself before talking.
"Hi!" She greeted, retraining herself on how excited and flattered she was. I bite my lip watching her.
"Okay! As in now?" She asked to confirm.
"Okay! I'm with my bestie right now but I can ask her to come with me!" She responded, still restraining her giggles, biting her lower lip.
After the call, we immediately asked the sales lady to wrap up our orders to go to the plaza where she was asked to go. I followed her silently as I couldn't relate to her happiness. I don't know what it is all about! All I know is to support my bestie.
While nearing the place where she was told, I could see a little crowd and my heart thumped faster! I couldn't breathe properly. My legs are starting to shake nervously! Why am I feeling this way? What is in that crowd that makes me shiver like this? I keep on asking myself. I was supposed to pull Jessica's hand when a group of couples serenaded her while they were giving her a bud of roses from each of the people she passed by. I stay back watching what is going on.
When they stop singing, another sexy baritone voice sings a song by Bruno Mars: Just the Way you are!
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
'Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile
The whole world stops and stares for a while
'Cause girl, you're amazing
Just the way you are
Yeah
I focused on the voice and saw who he was. My heart sank, unable to breathe, staring at him lovingly singing a perfect song for her. I felt my heart slowly rip into my chest agonizing! Why? How? These are the words that slowly slip on my lips, watching them.
I can barely stand to watch them. My tears slowly fell as I covered my mouth to suppress my sobs. I love him so much and supported him, but why did he pick Jessica?
After he sings the whole song to serenade her. He gave her the big bouquet of flowers before asking her:
"Hi, Jessica!" He greeted her, smiling and staring at her lovingly.
"Hi Jonathan!" Jessica giggled.
"I don't know how to court a woman, but one thing I know, and for sure, is that I like you!" He started. The pain is already unbearable listening to and watching them. I can't believe witnessing this scene. I thought Jonathan liked me as I got all his responses, but what just happened? I mumbled, sniffling a few meters away from them.
Jonathan pulled a small box from his pocket and opened it in front of Jessica.
"Jessica, will you be my girlfriend?" Jonathan asked. Jessica couldn't contain her happiness.
"Yes! I will Jonathan!" She beamed, accepting the necklace while covering her mouth full of excitement. Jonathan put the beautiful necklace on her neck.
I cried, walking away from the crowd. My heart is already crushed, unable to stand.
I was almost home when my phone vibrated. I smiled bitterly, accepting her call.
"Hi Jessica!" I pretended not to know anything even if my heart wanted to jump into my chest.
"Oh my god, Gertrude! I just said yes! You can't believe who asked me today to be his girlfriend!" She exclaimed, ecstatic! I can still hear people cheering at them.
"Congratulations Jess!" I beamed happily, masking my pain.
" Where are you? You shouldn't leave Gertrude. I should introduce him to you!" She whined. For what Jessica? Just to rub salt in my wounds! I mumbled, clenching my fists. She knows how much I like Jonathan, but now they are a couple!
I loved Jonathan and helped him all the way, but what happened? I thought he liked me as I received his notes saying he was excited to meet me and was grateful for all my efforts.
After this month we are graduating and I have enough reason to leave. I should pursue my dream and come back as the best designer. I will not let the Felicity name go in vain. Jonathan was the reason stopping me to go abroad and choosing to work at the company, but now it's time to let go. I heard Jessica will help her parents manage their school.
"I'm almost home, Jessica. Mom called! You can introduce him some other time. Just enjoy the night, there Jess!" I chanted before turning my phone off. I know she will not stop to keep on bragging. I sighed driving to our village.
"Hi! Good Evening!" I greeted the guard before completely entering the subdivision.
I slowly drive not to distract my parents. I told them Jessica and me, are having a sleepover in their house and yet I am coming home with swollen eyes.
I didn't grab my stuff, walking towards the door when the door suddenly opened. My eyes bulged in surprise seeing my older brother standing.
"Oh my god, Gideon! When did you arrive?" I exclaimed, surprised. I forgot about Jessica and Jonathan.
"Hello, my beautiful baby sister!" He beamed, pulling me into a bone - crushing hug.
"I miss you!" I cried, hugging him back. The only person that will never hurt me and always protect me is my brother, besides my father.
"I miss you too. I came to fetch you!" He stated. I pulled off our hug and looked at him. Is he serious?
"Are you serious?" I asked, unsure of him.
"I am Gertrude! They doubled the offer and I said, you are already graduating this month! Take it Gertrude, and it's just for four to five years, then you are free to build your own!" He enunciated.
I nodded, not thinking about declining his offer. I know this is the best for now and it's what I needed to grow up and become someone else. To pursue my dream I need to sacrifice something in exchange for fame! I am not a teenager anymore who is waiting for her crush to arrive. I need to establish myself for my future!
