Cristine's POV
Haaaay, I'm so darn tired! Mommy is so annoyed, she knows that our wedding with Drake was fake but if she acted like it, you'd think it was real! She even bought a dress for the wedding! Seriously, mom, you're making me go insane!
I sat down on the couch and rested my head. "I don't want to," I said and then pouted.
Just when I was already beginning to relax and finally feel the comfort of my own house, my phone rang.
"Hello?" I said.
("Cristine!")
I pulled the phone away from my ears and looked at the caller ID. Hmmm it's not registered on my phone. Who is this?
My brows were curling as I asked her the question... "Uhm, who's this?"
("Fier, you bitch!")
OMG OMG! It's Fier!
I stood up and jumped around the house! Good thing mommy wasn't here because I'm sure she'll shout at me again! She didn't want me to jump, so unlady like raw!
"OMG! You're here in the Philippines now?" I asked even though it was obvious that she was here. Fier and I met way back when she was studying here in the Philippines. She's half Filipino, half Spanish so she's so pretty!
She laughed at me. Huhu always! She always calls me stupid. Bad Fier!
("Obviously, honey. Anyway, I'll go to your house tomorrow, okay? My brothers ditched me!") she protested. Hey, I'm fine! The twins haven't changed yet! They're as naughty as ever!
I was about to say yes when I remembered that the wedding was tomorrow! Of course, as Drake's only friend, I had to be there! Speaking of which, I haven't contacted Drake yet! What happened to that snob?
"Oh, no, Fier... I'm going somewhere tomorrow. Can we like resched or something?"
("Hmmm where? I'll just come with you. I'm so bored! There's no one in the house except the maids, and then Chance and Lourd are playing women! That's really cool!")
I chuckled at her. Nah, Fier Sandoval, she's still cute! Omg I'm going to introduce her to Drake! I know Drake will snob her (every time I introduce her, she doesn't smile) but for the heck of it, I'll introduce Fier too.
Sighing, I agreed. "Fine, but we're going to a wedding. No naughty business!" I reminded her. She once went to her long-time crush's wedding wearing a black dress! Omg, I really feel like I'm going to die of embarrassment, and the guy is my cousin! I never thought Fier would do that! The wedding was just by invitation and I added her as my plus one then... huhuhu, I haven't faced Kuya Luke since then.
She laughed. Nah, really naughty! ("Alright, honey. Okay, I'll sleep now! Good night.")
After talking to her, I ate my dinner. Mommy was still gone, which is good. I'd hate for her to give another sermon about Drake and me! Because doesn't she think 'US' is almost impossible? Like dang, Drake's head over heels with Alys! That's why my efforts to expand Drake's social circle are pointless. I'm all Alys Alys Alys. I feel like I know Alys because if Alys is the only topic, Mr. Palma will try to talk. Oh my!
"Miss Cristine, someone is looking for you..." Manang said while I was reading a mag.
"Who is it?"
"Sir Steve."
Hmmm what is Tito Steve doing?
I went out and saw him standing, he looked worried.
"Tito?" I asked.
He looked up and I saw him really worried. Oh... "Cristine, is Drake there?"
I shook my head. The last time I talked to the snob was yesterday! And the wedding is tomorrow... Oh my, maybe Drake is already having a stag party! Hahaha! Omg what an idea! Maybe Drake will push away the girls who approach him.
"Why, Tito? Isn't he with you?"
He shook his head. "He hasn't been home since yesterday, huh..."
"Hala. Where is Drake?"
"I don't know either, huh. Okay, Cristine, if you know, please tell me," he said. I nodded at him and then walked him to the gate. Hala, Drake! What are you wearing? The wedding is tomorrow! Oh my god, he might have proposed to Alys! Maybe he's celebrating!
Okay fine, I'm going to sleep so I can be pretty tomorrow!
"Good morning, brat," my mom greeted me.
"What's up, mom?" I asked while stretching. Morning after morning, she's annoying me again! Hey, mommy!
She sat down on my bed and then crossed her arms. "If you just followed what I said, I wouldn't have Drake as my son-in-law now!" she whined.
I closed my eyes and shook my head. "Mom, if you want Drake that badly, ask him to marry you instead."
She gasped. Good! It's so ugly!
I went into the CR and performed my daily rituals. I looked at the mirror. Not bad! I'm still pretty! But why don't I still have a boyfriend? It's annoying! I want a boyfriend! I'll be very good as long as he loves me. I want the kind of love Drake has for Alys... the epic love.
After dolling myself up, I went out and put on my dress. Truth be told, not many people were invited to the wedding! As in an intimate wedding only... I don't know if it's Drake. Nako.
"Cristine," my mother called me. "Fier's here! She is beautiful. Oh, why aren't you that beautiful," she complained.
"Because I'm yours, no!"
Mommy is really negative!
I walked out of the room and Fier was already there, looking... duh. Fierce as usual. She was all red from head to toe! Her lips were about to bleed from the redness!
"I'm pretty, right?" she said with that familiar flirty laugh. Oh my!
"Whatever, Fier. Let's go."
We walked out and her face was so thick, ha! I'll drive! It's annoying! But I didn't do anything in the end... I drove too.
"So..." she said. "Who's getting married?"
I concentrated on the road. "Drake."
"Drake who?"
"Drake Palma."
"Sounds yummy!" she said then she giggled.
"Fier!" I scolded her. "That person is getting married! Avoid dirty thoughts!" I said.
She made a face at me. It's annoying, ha! I volunteered to drive and then... ugh! "Hah. If I know you like him then you'll be sad cos' he's getting married to someone else, right?" she teased.
Yuck. Can I puke right now? It's disgusting, ha! Drake and I aren't together! Like in my nightmares, it's still possible!
She teased me until we got to the venue. When we got to the venue, there was no one... Oh, my god.
I ran into the venue and... damn. There he was.
I didn't pay attention to Fier anymore and walked towards Drake. He was at the altar, sitting alone.
I don't know but my feet are shaking while I was walking. I may not love Drake but I surely care about him. Even though I think his faith in Alys is absurd, I supported him because I know she'll make him happy. But the last few days, I haven't seen happiness. I hate Alys. Of course I'm on Drake's side! He's my friend! Alys may be good but the way I see it, she's destruction for him.
"Drake..." I called out his name.
He looked up at me and I saw him smiling. "Cristine," he said.
He looked perfectly fine. He was just wearing ordinary day attire but his face was... oh, God! She turned him down!
"Drake!"
He was looking at the church floor again. He was playing with his hands. "Stop shouting," he whispered. "I've had enough shouting to last my week."
Biting my lip, I hugged Drake. He needs me! I hate you, Alys! Why do you always treat my best friend like this?!
"Let's get out of here..." I murmured.
He didn't even move a bit. We were just here, sitting down. He wasn't even crying! What, Drake! Cry if you want! I'm more scared of you being like that
"Drake, please let's get out of here?"
I was busy asking him to leave when Fier spoke.
"Look, Mister, your bride ditched you. Move on!" She said while chewing a gum
"Fier!" I shouted. How dare she?! I really shouldn't have taken this girl with me! She's trouble!
She raised her brow. "What? I'm just telling the truth here, Cristine. She left him. Move on, dude. The world won't stop because she left you."
"You don't know them, Fier. Please stop bitching," I said. Please don't now. Drake's broken.
She shook her head. "Hey, mister. Look, mister, I don't know you so I'm just giving an outsider's opinion. From how I see it, she doesn't care. I hate it when people beg for something they can't have. If you want it bad enough, make it happen. Begging will only make you look pathetic."
And oh my god! Drake looked at her! For a second, Fier was stunned. Drake had been bowing down while he was talking to her.
"Shut up."
And then he walked out, he was carrying Alys' ring.
Then Fier was next to me. "Shit. She's so gonna regret letting him down. Asking for his number when he's so angry!" she said to me while watching Drake walk away.