Phone calls
I pulled out my phone from my pocket and looked at the wall clock.
12:45.
I shook my head and let out a sigh before answering the video call. I put my laptop down on the bed next to me.
Rykers' face showed up first, then Timothy and Tristanthe, who are twins and sons of Tita Alyssa and Tito Ethan. Xavier and Zac, Trixys older brothers, then arrived. For years now we had this group chat going. It was how we kept in touch because most of us resided in different locations.
Everyone dwelt in the villa then. Change happened, though. Timothy and Tristan had to go back to their home country to take care of their royal duties. Yes, they are indeed royalty. Right, it seems like a drama.
Ryker, also? Believe it or not, he is also royalty.
Ryker's mother, Queen of Russia Auntie Alyssa, is the She is half-sister to Tito Ryan. So yes, Ryker is formally a prince as well, but he has always been modest about it. For now, he and his sister Jazmin decided to stay in the Philippines to run their mother's resto-bar close to the villa.
Xavier was supervising their family's real estate out in the province. Though Zac still lived close, we rarely met.
Ryker yelled cheerfully, "Hey guys, whats up! ".
I murmured, "Dont tell me this group call is your idea again. "
"Of course! We're here to cheer up your spirits," Ryker winked.
Tch.
"Why? What occurred? ," Timothy inquired inquisitively.
"Want me to tell them? " Ryker said with a grin. "This guy hereZyrongot into a fight at campus. "
Dang it. I had not even spoken yet.
Xavier raised an eyebrow and inquired, "Who did you fight with? "
I said crisply, "Its nothing. "
"Zyron, we know you. Zac replied, worried in his voice, "You don't simply get into arguments for nothing. "
I let out a loud breath.
I whispered, "Someone disrespected Trixy. "
On their displays, Xavier and Zac both shot forward; their voices overlapped.
Who?
"Some AU student. Dont fret, I took care of it," I remarked.
"Good," Xavier murmured. "Good thing I wasn't there. I don't know what I would've done to that guy.&"
Xavier was the most protective of Trixy among everyone. He always took it personally when she was harmed because he was twins and her only sister.
Tristan frowned as he questioned, "Why the hell would anyone mess with Trixy in the first place? &"
Ryker said, "Its about the campus rumour. "
Rumor? What rumor? Xavier questioned once more, tone hardening.
Saying it was impossible for me.
Xavier said, "Looks like only Timothy, Tristan, and I dont know the full story. "
Zac sighed. "Jonas broke up with Ate. He used her. All because he wanted Scarlett back. They are now dating once more.
Xavier yelled, "What? ! That jerk used my sister? ! And none of you thought to tell me? ! "
"Ate didn't want you to get mad," Zac clarified.
Xavier growled, massaging his temples. "Of course Im furious! I'm flying back. We need to talk face-to-face.
I remained silent. There was no stopping him at this time.
I went on, "But dont scold Trixy too much. " "I already taught that man a lesson. He's no longer on campus.
Xavier maintained, still firm but now calmer, "Still. . . I want to talk to her personally.
Nothing I could say would influence his thinking.
"Wait Zyron, can I query something? Xavier asked suddenly.
"What is this? "
"Is your computer background my sister? "
Crap.
I moved aside right away. Damn. I forgot it was still open.
I slammed it closed as fast as I could.
Ryker laughed and shook his head. "What? " I shot at him.
He said, arms raised in surrender, "Nothing. "
Xavier yelled "Zyron" once more.
"What now? "
"Do you like my sister? "
I steered. Hey, Timothy, Tristanwhere are you returning here?
Timothy retorted, "Once were less busy, well definitely visit.
Ryker chuckled, "Every time its about Zyron, he turns the subject. "
Look at your reflection, man. Tristan remarked, "Your face is beet red."
I hurried toward the mirror on the other side of the room.
Geez. They were correct. I turned crimson.
It is hot here. Turn off the air conditioners; that's all, I said.
Tristan chuckled, "Don't lie to us, bud."
Xavier was laughing currently.
There is no need to pressure him. Hell will admit when hes ready, Xavier remarked.
Tristan remarked, "And when that day comes, we have your back. "
"Always," Timothy nodded.
"By the way, guys, come over tomorrow. Zac added Ate has band practice.
Xavier responded quickly, "I'll be there. "
Too bad we are unable to attend, Timothy observed.
Next time, Zac grinned. "How about you, Kuya Zyron? Are you coming? "
I hesitated. "I'm not sure,"
Ryker said once more, "You should come. You'll get to see Trixy.
I will try. I said at the conclusion of the call, "Need some rest anyway. Logging off. "
I rest flat on my bed, gazing up toward the ceiling.
Do you like my sister, Zyron?
That question resounded in my thoughts.
Am I?
Naturally, I do.
Perhaps more than I really should.
I'm not sure when it began. Perhaps it was when I first watched her singing to herself in the rain in high school, like no one was watching. Perhaps not once complaining when she stayed up late to help me with a project I hardly grasped.
She's always been that girl, the one who was unaware of how brightly she shone.
Still, I knew Jonas' behavior made sheds rather damaged. It was in her eyes, the weariness, the indecision, the way she compelled smiles that did not reach her eyes.
And I despised the fact that someone like Jonas could cause her to second-guess her value.
She would know then just how much she counted. She would see herself only as I did.
I wasnt ready to share, though.
Not yet.
Someday I will.
When the moment is correct.
I will definitely tell her everything
I will tell her that I like her more that just a best friend.