Chance

" Kaela Yves this is Rapha Jireh, Rapha this is Kaela, " Magen introduced in vain.

I looked at Magen whose smile reached the sky. He really doesn't know that I like his friend, right?

I couldn't look at Rapha because I yelled at him yesterday. Is he mad at me? Did he hate me more? Because of! Reil and I don't really do anything but Aica is forced to fight and we cut! If Aica hadn't hit me, I wouldn't have yelled at them!

Magen elbowed me so I turned to him in annoyance. He even snorted at Rapha who was folding his arms in the chair and staring blankly into the void.

" What? " I said irritated.

He snorted at Rapha again, " Shake hands, stop being grumpy. I've been your friend for a long time, but I just met you now because you seem to be thirsty for friends since Tito Seran was imprisoned, " he whispered . .

I was even more annoyed by what he said. Thirsty for a friend? I don't care if because of Tito Seran's imprisonment there are people I will stay away from because I know that I am innocent.. I mean, I don't know anything about what Tito is doing!

So instead of looking at him, I just looked at Rapha.

His dangerous eyes met mine, as if his eyes were saying that I was still guilty that he would kill me with his glaring eyes. The way he stares like he's waiting for me to say the magic word I should say but it's not my fault! So I will never be sorry! No! Never! Over my dead body!

" S-I'm sorry because I yelled at you yesterday, " I said shyly, Eating my own words!

Well, it's not bad to lower your pride even a little, right? I'm also guilty somehow.

He chuckled a bit, as if he wasn't convinced by what I said. What does he want me to kneel in front of him while apologizing? No.

He nodded but from his nod I knew he was not convinced by what I said.

" Oh! You two are getting to know each other, How? " Magen asked in shock. " But wait, why are you sorry and what did you yell at him Kaela? " He asked curiously.

I feel the blood rush to my head. Swallowing is one after the other. What if he finds out that Reil is with me, he might report me to Mama! But Reil and I are not doing anything wrong!

I looked at Rapha who was resting his elbow on the table while watching me. Maybe he was surprised by the sudden sweat on my forehead. I bit my lip before looking him directly in the eye even though his gaze was melting I still managed to resist. He raised his eyebrows and looked at me like he's solving a puzzle.

" Because his girlfriend Magen yelled at them. " I turned to Magen and smiled." It was just a misunderstanding, " I explained.

He immediately nodded, I breathed a sigh of relief, it's a good thing you're not too gossipy Magen!

I snorted, Magen patted my head. He immediately chuckled when he saw my pouting lips.

" Kaela, " Rapha called coldly.

The coldness of his voice made me even more nervous. I don't know if what he called me was a threat. Even though I was nervous, I made him turn around. Even though it was difficult, I raised an eyebrow at him. He turned to Magen for a moment before looking at me again. I felt more nervous. What does he intend to reveal to Magen?

" What do you want? I'm going to order food, " he said before standing up.

I was even surprised by what he said, He will buy the food for me to eat? I don't know why with that simple question of his, my heart starts to lose again. It was like a tickle that made my heart feel excited.

" Oh! Bro, Don't target Kaela, " Magen threatened. " She's too young for you. Besides, when she grows up, "

" I'm big! " I screamed out of my wits.

He was immediately surprised by my reaction. I immediately bit my lip to stop the possible words from coming out of my mouth.

Rapha chuckled " Don't worry, Magen. I would never do that to Kaela. Don't overact too much I'm just asking I know you only like caramel macchiato, "

I bowed to what he said. He would never do that? Is there really no chance at all? Even how many percent? Not really? Even as small as a grain of rice? Is there really nothing? Is it really not possible?

" Okay, " Magen shrugged. " Kaela only has pancakes and hot chocolate. Am I right? " He turned to me.

I nodded weakly, as if what Rapha said was enough for my system to weaken.

" Are you sure, Yves? "

I looked up at Rapha, aside from mom, she was the only one who called me Yves. It was like hugging my heart because of his assurance. He still cared for me? Because of his playful mind and heart, I stared at him. I don't know why now I'm able to stare at him whereas just a few days ago my knees almost shook when our eyes accidentally met but now I'm able to look at him with an open heart.

" Yes, Jireh, " I answered modestly.

Wow! Feeling close!

I immediately put the other strand of hair behind the ear that hit my face so that I could continue to make him feel better! Well, not bad.

His lips lifted " Okay, " he answered simply before turning away from us.

I watched him walk to the cashier. With every step he took, I stared at him more and more. His broad shoulder, masculine biceps and his long legs.

I went downstairs while watching him pointing something at the cashier who was nodding his head at what he was saying. By instinct, I looked away. I saw in my peripheral view his glance at our behavior. I bit my lip because I felt my heart pounding like only he could do. Good thing I feel strong!

" Kaela, " Magen snapped his hand.

I settled into a sitting position realizing that I looked like a fool smiling and dumbfounded somewhere. I turned to look at him, his eyebrows were raised while examining my face as if he was saying in his mind that there was something wrong with my actions.

He crossed his arms " Do you like Rapha? " His eyes narrowed and checked my reaction.

I watched his eyebrows rise and fall as he massaged his senses as if he didn't want me to say yes. What can I do if I like him? If I could have done something to stop it, maybe I would have stopped it from the beginning!

" Yes, I like him, " I boldly answered before looking away.

I heard the slight sound of the seat he was sitting on, signaling that he had adjusted his seat. What's so surprising about that? Rapha is handsome, smart, kind but a little grumpy! 'Besides, he's a gentleman. I remembered when I saw him help the old man to cross. Oh, right? He deserves my love!

I looked at the brown ceiling and the hanging butterflies as decoration. Because I feel that this Magen will pour fire on me.

" You really what? " He grabbed me by the shoulder and faced me. " Why? " he asked frowning.

I bit my lip before staring blankly.

" Don't be loud, Magen. He already knows but I don't expect anything. I mean I just crush on him and that's all, "

I want to laugh at what I said, not expecting? If you only knew Magen how much I wish on the shooting stars that she would like me back.

" He knows? How? I mean when? Why I didn't know? Aren't you doing something stupid when you yelled at him? What really happened? " He asked one after another.

I scratched my head, I still heard his sigh. It's a good thing he didn't say it too loudly!

" It's not there, " I turned to him. " Please, don't tell Mama that I want something here. She might suddenly go home, the ticket back here is still expensive, " I snorted.

I kept staring at him, because he's like my older brother. Since Mama left for America, he has been the big brother to Anica and me. Well, Tita Venisa is friends with Magen tas's mom, my mom.

" You think I'll tell Ninan? I know you can handle it. Be aware of Rapha because he can break your heart.. so damn hard, " he said worriedly.

He even stroked my hair while sniffling. Is he really capable of breaking my heart? It was Magen who said it. Magen who doesn't want me to get hurt and Magen who is his friend. I really have to be careful.

" Thanks, " I only said.

We immediately looked at Rapha who was watching us seriously and frowning. I watched him quietly place the plate with pancakes in front of me. While he was doing that, I stared at his hand moving up his beautiful curved arm. I also looked at his adams apple and his jaw that was moving slightly.

I winced when I felt the pain in my arm so I raised my eyebrows and turned to Magen who was wide-eyed and looked at Rapha who was now sitting while sipping her coffee. Suddenly I felt ashamed of Magen, Did he see me staring at his best friend's body?

" Stop it, Kaela. You look like an idiot, " Magen whispered.

Rapha immediately raised her eyebrows at us as if she was asking why Magen was whispering.

" Eat, " he pushed the plate closer to me. " Is your first class coming soon? " He asked.

Is he curious? Why is he asking? Is he also interested in me so he is curious? Will he give me the chance that I ask the stars every night? I looked at Magen who slightly winced at my reaction. He even raised his eyebrows when he looked at me. It's like he's saying that I'm too stupid.

" Later, " I answered.

I immediately reached for the fork and started eating. I don't know where to turn because I feel like if I look at Magen she will glare at me while when I look at Rapha my chest will start pounding again. My shoulders slumped as I stared at the pancake I was eating.

" Then drink this, " Rapha pushed a hot chocolate in a white container near me.

My whole system seemed to cheer, the stars applauded that I had asked this Rapha to like me. Yeah, he doesn't like me yet, I'm just not happy, why?

I looked at him, He just crossed his arms before leaning on the back of the chair. He even raised an eyebrow at me before nodding as if telling me to continue. I looked him directly in the eyes. His eyes are full of danger but I am ready to take risks.

" Eat now, Kaela. Your first class is tomorrow at 10, right? " Magen's eyes narrowed.

Magen sipped his caramel macchiato and raised his eyebrows.

" Yup, but, " I looked at my wrist watch. " It's only 8:43, " I said smiling.

" Why are you early? " Rapha asked while playing with the tissue she was holding.

I tightened my grip on the fork again, which he immediately saw. I even heard Magen's smirk before he tortured me. How happy is he that I'm confused by his friend?

" Because Magen said that we will have breakfast together, " I excused while pointing to Magen who raised his eyebrows and looked at me.

" Did I? " he asked.

I nodded " Yes, yesterday you said that, " I glared at him.

He scratched his head before shrugging " Okay? " he said uncertainly.

He even looked at Rapha with his arms crossed watching Magen scratching his head as if there was nothing he could do so that's what he said.

" Please just tell Aica that I'm sorry because I yelled at her," I said while still looking at the food. "That's because he's too much of a cameraman! If he hadn't intervened, I wouldn't have felt so guilty. Well, I know I'm wrong, but he's wrong too!"

Rapha chuckled " Are you really sorry? Why do you seem angry?" he said laughing.

My mouth fell open when I saw his bright and beautiful smile as if his smile was even more beautiful than my future. His smile! His teeth are even!

I looked away, " Yes, " I answered almost in a whisper.

I feel that my insides have weakened because of his smile. Her smile is even more beautiful than the fireworks in Moa, it also lights up!

" I'm sorry too, " he said simply so I fell silent.

" Rapha, do you have a girlfriend? " Magen asked before grinning at me. " The last time I checked you don't do that girlfriend thing, " Magen immediately hugged me.

I immediately looked at Rapha who looked at Magen's hand on my shoulder. He ran his fingers through his hair a bit before adjusting his seat and giving me a serious look.

" Stop holding her whenever you like, Magen. Kaela is still a woman and what you're doing is not good," Rapha said authoritatively.

Why is he touching Aica if they are not girlfriends?

" Oh! " Magen raised both hands before looking back and forth at us. " Chill, Bro! " he grinned.

I immediately felt the chill of my whole body.

" Magen and I are friends, actually we've only been friends since we were five years old, " I explained.

I still smiled while looking at Magen. It took me a long time to get used to it!

" Even so, " Rapha said with a trace of irritation. " Wipe your mouth with chocolate marks on it. It's annoying, " he said, placing a tissue next to me.

I was suddenly embarrassed so I quickly took what he gave me. Why didn't I think of it! I looked at him while wiping his mouth. He just tormented me as if my appearance was so disgusting that he just looked away. I turned to Magen who was playing with the cup of coffee he was holding while his friend looked back and forth between us.

" So you have a girlfriend? " Magen asked Rapha who glanced at me.

I was annoyed, even though there is a part of me that likes his question, there is also a part that doesn't like it because I might just be disappointed with his answer.

He shook his head but kept his gaze on me " I have no girlfriend, " he answered which silenced us.

I bit my lip, How dare Aica acted like she's a girlfriend? It's not like they are but if he smiles at me it's like he's reached the stars, not yet!

Magen shrugged " That's fine, " he looked at me before ruffling my hair. " Because Kaela likes you, " she told me.

I hit my forehead and closed my eyes like anytime I just want to be eaten by the earth because of what Magen said! Yes, Rapha already knows that but that's because! It's still embarrassing especially since we're here in a serious conversation!

I don't know what to do, I feel like my thoughts are getting tangled so the only thing I can do is bend down and ask anyone who can hear me to help me.

" You're too young for me, " he said coldly.

It's like my heart is being pinched. Yes! I know, You no longer need to slap those words on my face! What he said was right, but it was too painful for me because it was as if he was making me and Magen look like there was absolutely no hope.

We were silent for a few minutes as Magen felt guilty so he opened another topic for them to talk about while I was dumbfounded and out of my wits.

Did he really slap me with the truth? That we can't really get together? Is there really no chance? Chance that it's even as small as a grain of sugar? Not really?