#Chapter4 Betrayal

I decided while my mind voice is saying that I’m going to regret this later (that’s 100 percent right).

“Go ahead. We have little time left. Everyone has their chances,” Henry said.

For what... every girl has a chance to kiss you? that’s never going to happen, dude,” another guy said and laughed.

"Shut up, I’m not desperate to kiss a girl,” they continued arguing. While I’m going crazy. I have a terrible dilemma. If I didn’t do it, I will miss my change forever. If I, did it, I will regret it. It won’t end up well. I’m a girl will zero luck. Everything ends up bad for me. So, what’s the matter of worrying?

“I will do it,” I said as I moved towards Xander. I can see he didn’t expect that I would choose it. His eyes widened and my hands touched his cold cheeks. I pressed my lips to his lips without worrying about the consequences. I should worry that he would move away. But he didn’t.

He hesitated at first and then kissed me back. I can’t believe this is my first kiss. And I can’t believe my life is good for a second. I don’t want to end the kiss. I want to savour this moment. I wanted more from Xander. I desired nothing like this before.

But then, something bad happened. That broke my heart. Shattered me to pieces. I know something wrong will happen. That’s my destiny.

“What the hell is happening here” I heard a loud voice. A girl’s voice. A familiar one.

I stepped back and turned to see Veronica. She’s standing in the class's front with a shocking face. What is this reaction supposed to mean? She should be happy like Sofia feels.

“Veronica, I can explain,” Xander pleaded. I can’t understand this situation. But I can sense a betrayal. I feel like my best friend stabbed me with a knife.

“There’s nothing to explain, Xander. Whatever is happening between us...it’s over.” She shouted and left the class.

“How could you...you are her best friend and how could you do this, Madison? You ruined everything.” Xander sharply stated and left for Veronica.

“What the fuck is going on here? Why Xander is running behind Veronica?” Sofia asked Henry and wrapped her arms around me. I want to know what’s happening between Veronica and Xander. She never betrays me. Am I wrong? I told her I love him and now she...

“This is not the right place to talk. Come outside.” Henry told us and motioned his hand telling us that the others can continue the game. We walked a few steps away from class and I already have tears in my eyes.

“You both are Veronica’s friends. How could you not know this? Xander proposed to her, and she accepted. They have been dating for a month. All I asked you is to kiss a single boy. Not a boy who already has a girlfriend.”

“We do not know. She didn’t even mention it and I haven’t seen them together in school.” Sofia said. She couldn’t even take this truth that Veronica hides from us. How could she do it, when I told her I love Xander?

“Xander shares everything about his life. That’s how I know. Well, I thought she would do the same to you. But what’s the worst part is, Xander never kissed a girl. No matter how many girls have a crush on him, he never wanted to take advantage of it and make out with them. Now, he liked Veronica, nevertheless, he wasn’t even ready to kiss her. Now, all of a sudden, you kissed him. I don’t know how Veronica will take this and I know Xander will get mad if he couldn’t make up with her. She’s his first girlfriend.”

After Henry spoke, there’s a pin drop silence. I couldn’t be happy that I’m Xander’s first kiss and I couldn’t take that my best friend betrayed me. What explanation could she possibly have?

“I’m still wondering why Xander didn’t push you back and say that he has a girlfriend,” Henry muttered to himself.

“Maybe he was too shocked to respond and have a hidden desire to know how a kiss feels like,” Sofia replied.

“Anyway, that’s not your business. I got to go find Xander.” Henry left.

“Why did she do this? Didn’t I tell her I love him? At least, she could have told us she loves him. I would have sacrificed for her even if it’s difficult. But hiding everything behind us. What did I do to deserve this?” I sobbed, burying my face in Sofia’s neck.

Why do people have to be unfaithful to me? I already lost my mother and father’s love and bear my sister’s death. Why does my life have to be like this?

“I’m so sorry, Madison. I didn’t see this coming. We got to know the truth. I will help you. She’s going to regret this. She’s not our friend anymore. She will not get away with this. I’m with you.” Sofia assured me and there’s a lot of anger in her voice while all I got is sadness. I’m so sick of this life.

All I can think about is Veronica. That one amazing moment ruined the rest of the day. Probably the rest of the days in school. I don’t know why Xander kissed me back. I wish I know why. Maybe, if I tell him I never know that Veronica’s his girlfriend, he would forgive me. Wouldn’t he? He also kissed me without pushing me away. I will try to get rid of my feelings for him. I wish I could at least be his friend again instead of being an enemy.

Later, at night, Sofia called me. “Hey,” I spoke without life in my voice.

“I’m going to put Veronica in the call. She hasn’t contacted us since the incident. We got all reasons to be angry while she stomped off. If I didn’t know why she did it, I might kill her and hide her body in her locker in school.” Sofia shouted from the top of her lungs.

“Calm down, Sofia. You don’t need to kill anyone for me.”

“I would do that, Madison. Trust me. If I said, I will. All it takes is a ‘yes’ from you. I won’t hesitate for a minute. Then our story will run off the track and I might end up in jail. But that’s okay. I’m not rich. At least, I will get free food in jail.”

That last part of her words made me laugh for a minute.

“I will not say yes, Sofia. I would rather buy you food than let you get it from jail.”

“That’s good too. So, I’m going to call her. This has to end today.” Sofia said and puts the call on hold. My heart beats faster. All the worried turned to anger.

Then the call connected...

“Hello Sofia, I know why you called me. This is not the right time. Just hung up already.” When she said that, something boiled inside me. Extreme Temper. I was holding it for a very long time.

“If you hang up on us, I swear I will hang you on a tree until I know there’s no breathe left in you,” I yelled.