Chapter 27: At a party

River’s Pov

I kissed her good night before leaving.

It might not have been what I would have planned for our first date, but it turned out amazing.

I drove home with a smile on my face the whole time. I look like a goofy person who might think I am going crazy because I am just smiling the whole time.

After taking a quick shower, I laid down on my bed and sent Reyna  a text.

“Are you still up?”

She replied a few minutes later.

“Yup, just finished taking a shower.”

Instead of replying, I called her. She picked up after a few rings.

Reyna ’s P.O.V.

I practically ignored River  the whole week. He kept calling me and texting me, but I just kept ignoring it all.

After what happened with River , I was not really up for any parties. I tried bailing on Becky  but failed terribly. Now I know for sure that I will see River  in Becky ’s party. What’s worse is that he will be with his chick for sure.

We arrived at Becky ’s house, and everything was already prepared. The house is already designed with party stuff. 

Party cups and chips in bowls are already set on the table. Becky  said that she even hired a DJ for her party tonight. I check the living room and there is already a beer pong table set.

We went straight to her bedroom to pick out what we will be wearing. I instantly went straight for Becky ’s bed and just buried myself in her bed while they went through Becky ’s wardrobe. 2 hours later, they finally found what they would wear.

Becky  wore a red knee-length dress. She paired it with red high heels and curled her hair. Laura  is wearing a tube black dress with black heels. She just let her hair as it is since she has such long straight hair. Becky  picked a gray V-neck shirt and black leather jacket paired with black skinny jeans and Vans. I just tied my long curly hair back.

People were arriving and Becky  went down to greet them. Laura  left to find Matt. I would prefer staying in Becky ’s room, but I know I can’t because she will look for me. I went to the backyard before the house gets a full pack. I sat on the swing near the pool area. I know Becky  would notice soon that I am not inside the house, so I wanted to make the most out of it. In any party that she would throw, I would normally be inside enjoying, but today is different.

I can hear the music and the people shouting inside the house. It sounds like the house is already filled with lots of people. I was lost in my own world that I did not hear Martins  coming.

“You alright there Reyna ?” Martins  asked.

“Yeah. I am good.” I replied.

“You know the party is inside the house.” Martins  said laughing at the end.

“Oh, really? I thought it was by the swing.” I teased back.

“Well, don’t stay long outside. Becky  will look for you once she notices you are having your own party out here.” Martins  said before heading through the kitchen door.

I was once again lost in my own thoughts. I was still thinking of what went wrong.

Was I wrong about River ? Was River  just pretending that he was not part of their plan?

Why did you have to be so stupid, Reyna ? Why did you even think of kissing him for fuck’s sake?!

I was busy having an internal crisis when someone called my name.

“Hey Reyna .” a voice said.

I looked up and saw that it was River .I was about to leave when he stopped me.

“Please don’t go. Talk to me, at least. I seriously don’t know what I did, and you have been ignoring me the whole week.” he explained.

****’Wow! You think I would fall for that?’ my inner bitch said.*****

“Seriously, River ?! You don’t know what you did? Huh! Are you that stupid or are you just a jerk like the rest of your basketball team?” I yelled. I was just done with people thinking that I am just a stupid nerd.

“I am really sorry, Reyna . If this is about me not calling you over the weekend, I already told you what happened. Please, I don’t know what else I did to make you that mad.” he begged.

“For someone so smart, River , you are pretty dumb with making excuses. What did you think of me, huh? Was I just a bet? Was that it?” I cried out. I was just exhausted that I could no longer hide my pain.

“Reyna , you were never a bet. I am not making dumb excuses. Please believe me.” he explained.

“River , I am not stupid. Everyone in the school saw it. Stop lying about it and just leave me alone.” I replied with anger.

“What are you talking about, Reyna ?” he said, acting all confused.

****’Now you going to act all dumb?!’***

“You really have no fucking clue? River  we just kissed and then two days later I see you walking in school with a random girl at your arms. Did you forget that part? Or were you just really so dumb in trying to find an excuse for your sorry ass.?” I yelled.

I am, for once, thankful that the music is so loud inside that no one would hear my yell of pain and anger.

“Reyna , listen to me. That girl, Alora, is not who you think she is. She is my cousin.” he said.

I looked at him dumbfounded. That is his excuse? His cousin? A cousin who is like a gecko attached to you. Yeah, right! Cousin, my ass!!

River  looked like he was about to explain more when someone came out of the shadows.

“It is true, Reyna. I am River ’s cousin. I am so sorry for the trouble I have caused. River  and I have been so close ever since, and we are like siblings. I know I should not be even here right now, but I have been worried about River  because you have been ignoring him the whole week.” Alora explained.

Holy Grill!!! I, once again, jumped into a fucking conclusion. You can’t blame me though. Anybody in my position would have thought the same.

“I am sorry.” I said. I was embarrassed.

“No, Reyna. You have nothing to apologize for. I am the one who caused the confusion. Now I will let you two talk. See you around Reyna.” Alora said, and then she left.

“I am sorry, Reyna . I did not know you thought like that. I could have explained to you everything.” River  said as he walked closer to me.

“I am sorry. I jumped into conclusions. I just did not know what to think. You did not call and...

I did not get to finish my sentence. Next thing I knew, River  was kissing me. It was longer than the last time. River  slowly pulled away and engulfed me in a hug.

I was still trying to process everything and overcome the sudden Cloud 9 feeling.

“You drive me crazy, Reyna . I hope you know that.” he said with a light laugh.

I smiled shyly. We just hugged for minutes before River  cupped her face so that I was looking at him.

“Promise me you will not ignore me anymore.” he said before giving me a peck on the lips.

I just nodded and smiled, knowing that my voice will betray me if I even try to make a sound. I was pulled back into a hug and he kissed my head. We stayed like that for 5 minutes.

“Do you want to go somewhere else?” he asked.

I just nodded.

“Okay. Let me just find Alora and let her know we are heading out. Meet you by my car?” he said.

“Okay.” was all I could say.

He gave me a quick peck before heading through the kitchen door to find Alora. I went to the front of the house to find his car. Once I found his car, I leaned by the trunk and waited. He came out of the house 5 minutes later.

“Shall we?” he said, opening the passenger seat like a gentleman.

I got inside and he went over to the driver’s side and started the car. We went to the park near my house. We sat on the swing and talked.