My Unwanted Mate 24

 

MY UNWANTED MATE📒❤

      Chapter 24

       • Umbrie's POV • 

Keiran was going so steady on the road and I couldn't help but watch him drive like a gentleman. He was entirely focused and hadn't said a word. 

I made him come pick me up and drive me to school. It was so convenient since I got ready early.

"Are you having lessons after school?" I asked trying to start a conversation. 

He nodded without saying anything.

"Is the tutoring helping you?" I added and got the same response.

"Isn't it nice for us to go to school together like the moon goddess wants?" I asked batting my lashes.

"It's very nice." He fake smiled and then I realized we were now in school.

I fixed my school bag and we got out of the car together.

I spotted Daphne nearby and we went towards each other. 

"And you did it! I'm so proud of you. You're really bad, Umbrie. I really thought you weren't so bad." She teased and I chuckled.

"Argh...it's no big deal. We just have a pact." I numbly replied. She squealed some more.

We went to class with her bickering over what charm I used over Keiran.

It didn't take long for us to get to class and I saw Keiran with Ace at the center row talking.

I walked towards Keiran and ruffled his hair.

"We are having lunch together, no excuses." I told him only to his hearing and he gulped.

"What am I? A dog?" He asked squinting his eyes in surprise.

A few eyes were on us but I didn't mind. I retreated back to Daphne and we took our seats together.

I'm one crazy partner, ain't I?

After the early morning classes, I went to the Janitor's closet with Daphne. Keiran was going to swim later in a competition. I have to cheer him on so he knows he's not alone.

It's ridiculous but I'm up for it.

Daphne didn't object as we designed the boards with paint writing a short encouraging words; Go, go, Keiran! You can do it!

We were quick because if the janitor closet caught us, we might be given detention for messing with school property.

We snuck out after we were done and headed to the swimming hall. There were lots of students gathered already and were rooting for their favorite swimmers.

I'm even surprised Keiran still decided to participate with the swimming team. He pretty much slacked in many areas after he returned.

I finally saw him. Dressed in a red and black swim suit that fitted him perfectly and he had googles on. His hair was already wet meaning he had practiced before now.

When the game started, Daphne and I held up the boards and Keiran was completely flustered as he took his position with the rest of the swimmers.

The loud shut went off and the athletes jumped into the pool. Their hands moved so fast and smooth.

The race came to an end in a matter of seconds and Keiran won followed by Scott.

Daphne and I cheered happily waving the boards. I spotted Ace and Hillary teasing him and out of embarrassment, we ran off.

I ended up sending him a lot of text messages while in class. He complained that I was driving him crazy but that was the goal. It's time he had his own fair share of madness.

School was over and I walked out of the school accompanied with Sherry who couldn't stop talking about a party she would attend later tonight.

Although I showed her my lack of interest, she still talked about it to me. She let me know she's out for hot guys with cars and broad shoulders.

I pretty admired her tastes.

Just then, a black hooded car gently parked in front of us and I was shocked to realize it was Keiran. I thought he had after school private tutoring.

"Be quick." He breathed opening the door to the passenger seat.

"Remember those descriptions I was talking about?" Sherry whispered to me. "Keiran has totally got it all!" 

"I know, right? Bye Sherry. I'm going now. See you tomorrow." I smiled at her before entering the car.

The door closed and Keiran started driving out of the school compound.

"You liar. You said you had classes." I peeved bringing out a sticker collection that I had in my bag.

"Unfortunately, my teacher has an appointment with her doctor." He breathed out.

"What is so unfortunate about that?" I questioned.

"Well, I get jealous a lot. Turns out her doctor is a male." He replied and my eyes twitched.

"Are you pulling my legs or something?" I asked out of breath.

"I don't think so. I just have to control my emotions from now on." He blabbed and I rolled my eyes.

He is obviously messing with me.

I started sticking the stickers on his dashboard and his face flushed. "What are those?"

"Stickers. Some of them have my name on it."

"And why are you pasting them in my car?" 

"So you can always look at them and think about me all day long. It will be your good luck charm." I muttered adding the last bits.

"Umbrie?..."

I raised my head and stared at him innocently. I took his hand into mine, the one that wasn't on the wheel and held it tightly.

"Gosh!" He yelled and stopped the car, then I realized we were at a highway.

"What are you doing, Keiran? Why did you stop at such a place like this?" I half panicked. 

Maybe I'm overdoing this manipulation process of mine.

"You." He muttered.

"Me?" I asked touching my chest.

"Yes! You! You are driving me nuts. What on earth is this torture? You are just everywhere! You showed up at my house the other day, you appear everywhere in school, you text me nonstop and now you are doing this!" He yelled gripping the wheel tightly with his hands.

"Calm down, Keiran. Just take a deep breath." I urged and he did just that but too harshly. "Fine, I'll stop."

His head snapped at me like he had seen a ghost or heard a ghost sing.

"I will stop bothering you, let's go now before the cops see us." I urged and he slowly started to drive again.

"It's so weird." He mumbled and I rolled my eyes.

If only I was able to record him being crazy.

"What's so wrong about being weird?" I mumbled back at him.

"You know, you should think a lot before acting. My friends can't stop teasing me and I want to look responsible in front of everyone..." He paused and shook his head like he was done with me.

There was a short silence in the car.

I couldn't take my eyes off the stickers. I knew they'd come in handy one day. 

I interlocked our hands again and he didn't freak out like earlier. I couldn't stop myself from laughing as he offered me a knowing look.

   • The next day • 

Today was going to be another drama rehearsal with the team. Our seamstress was coming in today to take measure of our sizes so she can start working on the uniforms.

Daphne was mostly excited because she would be wearing the official 'assistant director' badge. Sometimes I wonder if she's really eighteen.

We walked into the auditorium after together and spotted everyone moving around and busy with their lines.

The drama instructor stood at the side with a pissed off look on his face. He's never happy but now it is very obvious and disturbing.

"Good day, Mr Sebastian." Daphne greeted and he snapped his glare at us.

"Why are you late? What gives you the right to be late? If you can not do this, just say so. I can't wait to get rid if your pitiful self!" He let out immediately. His chest was heaving to indicate how much energy it took him to let out all his frustrations.

"I'm sorry, sir. We came right after grabbing a hamburger. We are four minutes late, by the way." I pointed out while glancing at the beautiful clock hanging on the wall.

"And so what? It doesn't kill the fact that you are late! We only have forty five minutes for this rehearsal. So what do we have left right now? Only forty!!!" 

Some people were snickering at this point. Probably at us or maybe at how disheveled Me Sebastian looked.

"Whatever apology you have, I don't want to hear it! Just take your horrible selves to the back stage and have yourself measured." He said in the most manipulative gentle voice.

"We weren't going to apologize in the first place." Daphne whispered to me as well started leaving and I chuckled.

Can you believe that guy? Any time I look at him, I wonder how he got this job. But since he is an actor, he must have slayed his acting skills towards the school's board of directors.

After having the nice lady measure me, I was surprised when she said Daphne would be getting a special uniform too so she had to be measured.

Her happiness reached the top of the skies.

"So, I made some changes to some scenes. Terry, Umbrie...get here!" The instructor summoned and I gracefully approached him followed with Terry whom has been on his phone. 

Turns out he was allowed to download the script in his cellphone while the instructor forbade the rest of us from having it in our phones. He said we must hold the paper scripts when rehearsing.

That act gives me more reasons to not like him.

"I have decided to spice up your scenes due to my incredible idea skills. I'm so brilliant so everyone tells me." He chuckled and raised his hands. "The hug scene is too bland, flat! So, Terry must hold you tighter. He will gently wrap his hands around you and you, Umbrie will hold onto him like he is your anchor! He will draw close in a form of a kiss. You will not kiss but it shall be intense because you are in twelfth grade and there's nothing wrong with a little romance." He gushed.

"Nice." Terry smiled like an idiot.

"What about those watching? The parents. Would they really be happy with this awesome scenery?" I sarcastically asked.

I'm sure he will turn this play into a freak show.

"Of course, like they don't watch romantic movies? They aren't innocent as well, Umbrie. It is already fair that there will be no mouth contact between the both of you." He hushed waving off his hand in my face.

I didn't argue about it any further as he claps his hands in the air.

"Places everyone! Let's just briefly show what I mean." 

Terry and I were given enough space and we both face each other.

He didn't waste time in wrapping his hands around me and drawing me close.

Whoa...

I didn't see the sudden approach coming.

I forced myself to be set in the mood and following the instructor's command, we drew our heads close to each other in the same pace and slowness.

We were so close now and I could see Terry's details — his freckles and the fact that he might be wearing contact lences.

Our breath hovered into each other's skin.

Suddenly, there was a loud bang of instruments falling from where they were arranged. Startled, I looked over at it and saw Hillary standing next to the fallen instruments. Ace and Keiran were with him too.

Okay.... what are they doing here? 

   • TBC •