TRUTH AND LIES
(Be my girlfriend, Alyssa)
Episode 57
Writer: Faith Lucky.
Alyssa’s pov continues:
My eyes dilated in shock as I looked at Mico who was staring at his mum.
“And who are you?” She asked inquisitively, referring to me.
“Mum it…it was a game” Mico chipped in.
“What game are you talking about? And why is your shirt on the floor, Angelo? What the heck is going on here?” She asked, placing her hand at akimbo.
“It’s Karen’s fault, aunt” Angelo replied, taking the shirt from the floor.
Then, I stood on my feet.
“G…good evening, ma” I greeted with my head bowed a little.
“Yes. Good evening. And who are you? nd why did I find my son kissing you?” She replied ane asked.
“She’s my friend mum” Mico replied and also stood up.
“Like I said, we were just playing a game. If they were really something personal going on between us, you should know I wouldn’t do it in front of your daughters”.
She sighed with dissatisfaction.
She looked young and pretty and Mico really looked exactly like her.
“But Mico…”
“Mum” he cut her off and went to her, embracing her.
Then she smiled.
“Come on mum. I’ll walk you to your room” he told her as he took her handbag from her and held her by the waist.
She chuckled and played with his hair and stated walking to the room with him.
Wow!
She really pampers him a lot.
Hah!
Thank goodness I was saved. I was kind of scared Mrs Virigilio might end up throwing me out of the house.
I returned to my seat and just then, Mico’s dad walked in with a briefcase.
But he was on a call and he just waved at the kids and took the stairs.
“We’ll be right back, Alyssa” Karen said as she stood up with her sisters and took the stairs.
Then Michael and Angelo also smiled at me and took the stairs.
Okay; what are they up to?
Mico’s Pov:
Gracious!
Thank God I was able to convince mum and make her forget what she saw.
Angelo will not kill me.
But why did I have to kiss her in the first place?
Well, I knew my brothers and I didn’t want her to take off her shirt.
And I felt she was a little shy doing it. So, that was why I decided to help her out.
But it’s not like I regret it anyway.
I walked out of mum’s room and immediately I stepped out, I found my siblings standing there.
Okay they’re definitely up to something.
“Fine; what now?” I asked, expecting the worst.
“When are you making her your girlfriend, Mico?” Karen asked, crossing her hands.
What?
“Yes, Mico. It’s quite obvious you love her. So why the delay?” Olivia also asked.
“Come on, girls…”
“Let’s cut to the chase, kid brother” Octavia cut me off.
“You love her and we like her. She’d be a perfect match for you”
Immediately, Karen brought out a ring box from her trouser pocket and my eyes deemed.
“Here, Mico. We saved up for this. You’re popping the question tonight” she said as she forced the box into my palm.
I chuckled.
“Hold on; is this a joke or something?” I asked.
“It’s not a joke, Mico. We’re damn serious.”
“Listen, if you don’t do it, we’re going to tell mum you’ve been disguising yourself as a commoner before your birthday” Olivia said and I scoffed.
“Are you seriously trying to threaten me to make someone my girlfriend?” I asked with disbelieve.
“Yes, Mico. If you want to call it that, no problem. But one thing is for sure, you’re making Alyssa your girlfriend tonight” Karen replied and walked away while Octavia and Olivia followed afterwards.
I looked at Angelo and Michael and they both shrugged and also walked away.
This people has got to be kidding me.
Alyssa’s Pov:
It was already late and I think I needed to go home.
After a while, the Salvatores returned to the sitting room at the same time and I wondered why they had left in the first place.
Mico returned to his seat next to me and I kind of felt nervous, remembering what he did.
It still looked like film trick to me and I wish he could say something about it.
Suddenly, it started raining heavily and I got stuck. I looked at the time and it was already 8 pm.
Karen turned on the TV and played a comic movie – blackish.
Gosh! It was damn too funny and we couldn’t stop laughing.
We got carried away by the movie and the next time I checked the time, it was already after 9.
What?
And it was still raining.
“It seems you’re stuck here Alyssa” Olivia turned to me and say.
But I need to get home.
I kept waiting for the rain to subside even until it was 10 pm.
Oh, God!
How do I get home?
“It’s bedtime, guys” we heard a voice and we turned to see Mrs Virigilio climbing down the stairs.
“Oh, mum; come on” Karen groused.
“Alyssa?” She called and my heart leapt.
“You’re still here?”
“Uhm..”
“It’s the rain mum” Octavia cut in.
Just then, their father also Walked in, holding a glass of wine.
“Is the visitor still here?” He asked, staring at me and I felt a little weird and stood up.
“y…yes sir” I replied, bowing my head a little.
“But, I’ll…I’ll be on my way now” I added.
“Oh, dear; it’s raining and it’s late. You might just run into danger” Mrs Virigilio said and I wondered if she had really called me ‘dear’.
“Yes, obviously. She might have to spend the night here” Michael said and I flinched.
Seriously?
“Yes, obviously. So who’s room is she staying?” Mrs Virigilio asked and a short silence ran across the room.
“Any idea?” She asked again and Karen cleared her throat.
“Uhm…she could sleep in OUR room” Octavia said emphatically, looking at Mico.
Okay, what the heck is going on?
“Yes. OUR with a missing Y” Angelo said, also looking at Mico and I almost laughed.
Are these guys crazy?
“What missing y?” Mr Virigilio asked.
He probably didn’t catch the joke.
“Oh, it’s nothing serious, uncle. It’s just the y that’s close to z” Angelo replied, stretching his body and Karen laughed.
“Well, I’d suggest that y remains hidden.
Now go upstairs to your room immediately” Mrs Virigilio said as she took up the TV remote and turned off the movie.
Then she held Mico’s hand and started walking in front with him.
He placed his head on her shoulders like a baby and she pecked him as they climbed the stairs together.
“You know, girls, sometimes I think we were just adopted” Karen said to her sisters and I laughed.
“Well, to me, I’d say God was trying to create someone else when he mistakenly created dangers” Angelo said and busted into laughter with his brother as they climbed the stairs.
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I stood like a statue in the girls room as they laid on their different beds.
“Come on, Alyssa” Karen said.
“It isn’t like we don’t want to share our beds with you. It’s just that, there isn’t enough space to contain both of us”
“Yes Alyssa; same here” Octavia also said.
“I’m feeling kind of hot and sharing my bed with someone might probably make me suffocate.”
But the AC was on.
“Same here” Olivia also said. “I love lying with my legs and arms spread wide. I don’t like sharing my bed with anyone”.
I opened my mouth a gaped as they all laid on their beds comfortably.
Are these ladies kidding me?
“B…But, you told your mum…”
“Yes we know” Karen interpolated and sat up.
“Listen to me, Alyssa. I have a better idea. Why don’t you go to Mico’s room? He stays alone and his bed is very big and wide. And alternatively, he also has a long couch in the room”.
Huh?
Olivia and Octavia sat up immediately as well.
“that’s such a perfect idea, Alyssa. I’m sure you’d love it!” Octavia exclaimed happily.
Then she stood up from the bed with Olivia.
“Come on darling. There’s no room for second thoughts. You and Mico are just friends, right? There’s no need for negative thoughts” Olivia said as she started pushing me out of the room slowly.
“Yes, Alyssa, I’m telling you. You’d love it…”
I was just speechless as they continued pushing me and finally succeed in pushing me out of the room.
“Go look for the missing y” Octavia whispered and winked at me before closing the door.
Oh, God!
What have I gotten myself into?
What sort of ladies are these?
I exhaled and looked left and right.
The entire passage was quiet and I spotted Mico’s room by the left.
I can’t stay out here. What do I do now?
I stood motionless for a while and after some time, I started sauntering to Mico’s room.
I walked slowly and nervously until I finally got to the door and that was when I became stuck.
Hell; how do I knock?
I brought my hand close to the door and tired knocking, but couldn’t.
Okay. I don’t think I can do this.
I’m not doing this.
But what do I do now?
I turned around and placed my hand on my head. I’m so doomed now.
I was about walking away when the door suddenly upended and I turned and saw Mico.
Oh, heavens.
He was putting on a jeans short and a white Tshirt together with a gold chained necklace.
But how did he know I’m here?
I gulped nervously and turned to face him.
“Alyssa. Is there a problem?” He asked, still holding the door.
“Uhm…not really. I just…” I paused and looked around.
“Your sisters wouldn’t let me share the room with them” I said and he arched his brows.
“Seriously?” He asked, sounding a little surprised.
“Yes. They all suggested I came to your room.”
He chuckled and bent his head.
“Okay. Do come in, please” he said and made way for me to go in and I did.
God; this is so so weird, I swear.
And I think my hands are already hitting up.
I heard him close the door and I walked nervously to the long couch in the room and sat on it.
There was a big flat screen TV in the room and about three laptops were on the neatly arranged bed.
The lights in the room were low and gleam and a sweet scent filled the place.
There was an AC in the room -of course- and the electric fan that was on wasn’t too high or low. Just moderate.
I think I’m feeling dizzy already.
Trust me; if I have such a room, I won’t even be going to school. I’ll just be sleeping day and night.
“So my sisters asked you to come to my room?” Mico asked as he arranged some things on the table.
“Yes. They wanted me to look for the missing y”.I replied and he laughed.
“They’re crazy” he said with laughter.
Mico’s Pov:
Okay, Mico. It’s now or never.
I know my sisters definitely did what they did to create an opportunity for me and I can’t afford to lose it.
I looked at Alyssa and she was just staring around the room.
Gosh; she’s pretty. Why do I need to do delay in doing this?
I took in a deep breath and rubbed my palms together and walked over to her.
“Alyssa” I called and she looked at me with those grey like eyes of hers.
I could see a shy lady in her.
“Can you close your eyes for a second, please?”
Alyssa’s Pov:
I flinched at Mico’s request.
Why does he want me to close my eyes?
What for?
“Please?” He said again and I itched my head and dallied for a short time.
“Ok…okay” I stuttered and shut my eyes.
I didn’t hear a word for about five seconds.
“Open them” he said and I opened them curiously and…what?
Oh, my God! It was a ring!
Yes!
I saw Mico holding a ring, kneeling in front of me.
Wait; am dreaming or what?
What is happening?
“Alyssa” he called softly and held my hands.
“I…I know this looks funny” he paused and scoffed.
“But…the truth is; I love you, Alyssa. And…I’m not sure how you feel about me, but…I want you to know I really love you and…I’d want to make you my right hand woman.
“Be my girlfriend, Alyssa; please” he concluded with a cute but nervous smile.
I opened my mouth in shock as my lips shook for words.
There’s no way this is a dream.
its really happening.
Mico Salvatore was asking me to be his girlfriend.
Me?
Alyssa Ramos?
How did this happen?
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