The next thing I knew, I was already in the car on the way to Jessica's party. I have never felt this nervous in my entire life! Well, I know it's because I have to face the people in my past, especially when you have some argument like what I had with Bill. But I have always prayed that when this time comes, I hope everything will be alright. I hope so. I was kind of late but whatever. I usually come to parties with a grand entrance. I know it's not a good habit but it's better to be late than never. So I'm close to the location. I can see the media outside with the lights flashing. When my car parked outside, the bouncers come close to guide me. Celebrity much. So I'm already here. Inhale, exhale. Okay, it's now or never. So before entering I started to wear my biggest smile. Once I'm inside, most of the guests heads turned my way. I just smiled at them "Ms. Jamie" a girl called me. When I turned around, I saw Tina, one of the top stylists in the fashion industry. Oh what a relief. I thought this party will only have models, businessmen, photographers and celebrities. I'm so glad there's a bunch of people from the industry where I belong. "Oh Tina! How are you?" I replied as I went to hug her. "I'm fine! How's Zac?" she asked teasingly. "Oh we're okay. How about you and…" I tried asking her but then she inserted, "Oh that douche! I broke up with him". "Good for you!" I told her then we both giggled. Tina's boyfriend is really such a douche. He went out with that flirty model and left Tina thinking he's all hers. "Oh there you are!" Jessica called out from nowhere. "Oh I need to speak with someone else if you'll excuse me. Happy birthday Jess" Tina excused herself. "Okay" was all I could say. "Oh how I missed you!" Jessica said as we hugged tightly. "I missed you too! Happy birthday! My gift's already there!" I announced to her. "Oh I know! The guy's in the VIP room upstairs. They're excited to see you" she said, as she dragged me upstairs. So I guess this is it. The moment I've been waiting for. I guess I need a little bit of acting here.
BILL'S POV
I was already fidgeting in my seat. The other guys are having fun as well as the other people. We're in a room upstairs, quite secluded from the other guests. Jessica reasoned that we're her best friend that's why there is a "special" treatment. Tom suddenly looked at me maybe noticing my mood. "Hey, are you okay?" he asked. I just budged at his question and tried to sip a drink to divert his attention. But I can't really fool my brother just like that. He knows me very well. Well, he's not just my brother. He's my twin brother. "Hey, if you're worrying about what's going to happen when she's here, don't be. I mean, just be yourself. I know you can handle these things" he said, trying to wash my worries off. "But Tom, it's not just anybody. It's her for Christ sakes!" I replied. "Well, if you really can't help worrying, then just act as if everything's okay. You're good at that! I mean, in acting" he said. That made all sense. Tom's right. I can just act to cover my fidgeting. I just need to get ready. Then I turned to guys to join in their conversation to relax myself. "Where's Jessica?" Tom suddenly asked. "She's downstairs entertaining her guests" Gustav answered. Seconds later, the door swung open that revealed Jessica with all her smiling face. "She's here!" she announced. All of us waited for her excitedly to come inside. Tom and I obviously can't wait to see her again in person. Then a girl in with a black cardigan showed up. "Hi guys!" she greeted. And the next thing I knew, Jamie seated beside Tom, in front of me.
All of them seated and questions began to flood me. "So how are you Jamie?" Georg asked. "I'm fine. A little busy but I'm okay Georg" Jamie told him. "So what's new?" Gustav asked. "Uhmmm" but before she could answer, Jessica inserted. "She's holding a lot of show for the next month. She's also working on her new designs. And she's dating Zac Efron" she stated. "Wait, Jamie's got a boyfriend?" Tom asked. "Why are you so mean to me? You think I'm not attractive?" Jamie asked jokingly. "Last time I checked, you only like me" Tom answered. "Eww" Jessica hissed. "Well, it's obvious because you chose me as your partner in your prom" Tom reminded. "Well, that's because I don't have a choice and Bill has another partner which is her" Jamie reasoned while pointing to Jessica as "her". "So you really want him as your partner?" Tom teased. "Of course! I mean, he's I'm most comfortable with him than you. It's because I know he's not pervert like you. Right Bill?" I motioned to Bill. "Yes" he said smiling. "So, what really happened to you? Why did you left without telling us?" Tom asked. Uh-oh. Here we go. This is the part I hate. It's because I don't have an answer. I just really hope Jess will ride my lies. I looked at Jessica with a 'help me' look and I hope she understands. "Uhmmm I" I started but Jessica interrupted. "She went to college in America. Obviously, because of her parents' work and she didn't have the time to say goodbye to you two because you're doing your shit but at least she told me her goodbye because she loves me more than the two of you" she alibi. "But that doesn't mean you're not going to contact us anymore?" Tom insisted. "Okay, I know it's my fault. But maybe it's because I'm busy taking over the business and my studies. And I really don't want to bother you. I mean, I know you've been busy. But at least Jessica's there to tell me how are you and she conveys my message for you guys. I'm just really sorry" I explained. "Okay. Whatever. Let's just forget about it" Tom decided. There was an awkward silence in between all of us when my phone rings. "Who's that?"Jessica asked. I checked the phone and told her, "It's Zac." "Who's Zac?" Tom queried. "Zac Efron. He's an actor. Jamie's boyfriend" Jessica announced. I was about to open the door to answer the phone when Tom stopped me, "Hey, it's louder outside. Just stay here and answer your phone and we'll be quiet". "I know what you're doing Tom. Just directly say that you want to hear our conversations" I told him slightly laughing. "Well, maybe. Sort of" then he grinned. So I decided to answer the phone with Tom beside me. "Hey" I started. "Hi, how are you?" he immediately asked. "Uhmm, I'm fine. I'm here at Jess' party with the guys, It's like a big reunion" I announced. "Uhmmm, is everything okay? You don't seemed okay honey" he questioned. "I'm okay. Everything's fine. Maybe I'm just exhausted with work and everything. Don't worry about me okay? I'm super fine. Anyways, how are you? How's your day?"I asked, changing the topic. "I'm fine. I'm doing great with my work. But I really wish I'm with you" he said. "Oh don't worry after my work here, I'll be back. Or maybe I can visit you or you can visit me. And I'll call once in a while, okay?" I assured him. "Okay. Have fun. Bye, I love you" he said. "I love you too" I replied. Then we both hung up. Tom clapped his hands saying, "That was remarkable! I never thought you'd have a boyfriend after all that teenage years? Man I thought you're really a lesbian!" "Funny Tom! I'm boyish back then but I'm definitely straight. It is part of puberty to be partially unsure of who you are. Enough of everything and let's start the party!" I announced as I danced my ass off. Bill was already very talkative. He's back to his normal self. I was already drunk so as everybody except Bill who's only sober. I sat next to him being light-headed. "Hey, slow down killer!" he commented. "Finally! You spoke a word to me!" I told him. "Jamie, you're already drunk!" he said. "Well, I needed this for a little courage to sit next to you and talk to you of course. Okay, I'll get to my point. Bill, I'm sorry for everything that happened to us. I really didn't mean to be such a bitch and having so much pride. I'm so sorry!" I blurted out. "Okay, okay. Jamie, let's talk when you're okay, okay?" he asked. Then I looked closely at him 'cause it seems like the world's turning and second after second he's getting blurry then next thing I knew, I passed out.
