Dilara

Chapter 78:

'What about you and Terzo?' Amira asks changing the subject.

'Nothing,' Zoya replies.

'It didn't look like nothing when you were going on that date with Aiden,' I smirk.

Zoya stays silent.

'They haven't really spoken since that argument.' Alora answers.

'Terzo's too stubborn to come speak to me and expects me to approach him.' Zoya snaps.

'You're both too fucking stubborn to approach eachother,' Alora snaps.

'That's right,' Amira adds.

'Well what about you and Xuan?' Zoya snaps turning to me.

I choke on my passion fruit martini.

'What?' I ask.

'Oh don't lie we all saw him comforting you,' Amira laughs.

'And he chose to play with you at the pool,' Alora says smiling.

'Believe me, I have no other feelings towards him than platonic ones.' I reply. 'Platonic with a capital P.' I quote Robin from Stranger Things.

I really like that show.

Xuan is an amazing person, but he's not for me. My heart still belongs to Adriano as much as it hurts, I don't think I'll ever be able to get with someone else again.

'Plus I think he's trying to win back a certain someone in this group right here.' I smirk.

Alora bows her head and heavily blushes.

'No way!' Amira exclaims.

'Give us all the details!' Zoya says.

'Well, he's been doing acts of service for me, you know because he knows that's my love language.' Alora explains. 'Buying me flowers, making me breakfast, getting me anything I need.'

As if Xuan knew we were talking about him he walks over to Alora holding a plate with a slice of cheesecake on it and a Mango mock tail.

'I remembered that this type of cheesecake was your favourite,' he says placing it down and the rubbing the back of his neck. 'And I also know that you don't like getting drunk anytime before 8:00pm, so I got you a mock tail.'

Alora pretends that this has no effect on her and gives him a small smile.

'Thank you,' she replies. He walks off and Alessandro claps his back.

'Oh he is definitely into you,' I say.

'Awww that's so cute!' Zoya exclaims.

'When is the wedding?' Amira smirks.

'Guys slow down, he hasn't won me back yet,' Alora laughs eating a slice of her cake.

I drink more of my martini and suddenly have an amazing idea.

'Zoya stay here,' I say. 'Alora, Amira follow me,' I get up and the follow me and we walk over to the boys.

Luckily Terzo is at the bar so he won't hear this conversation.

'Guys we need to disappear for about half an hour,' I say.

'Why?' Alessandro asks.

'So Zoya and Terzo can be alone out here and talk to each other,' I explain.

'Won't they walk back to their rooms?' Alora asks.

'We'll lock every exit there is,' Amira says.

'That way there's no excuses for them not to speak to eachother.' I say.

'Lets do it,' Xuan says.

We all run to the door that leads to the inside of the cruise, and lock it.

Zoya and Terzo catch us and they bang on the door.

'Come on guys!' She exclaims.

'You both are not coming in until you make up!' I say.

'This is so stupid!' Terzo yells.

'Have fun,' Alora laughs.

'I will break down this goddamn door!' Zoya snaps.

'You guys can't ignore each other forever,' Xuan says.

'It's not healthy,' I add.

We lock the door, and go to watch by the windows.

Zoya gives up banging on the door and goes to sit back down.

'What if they don't talk to eachother?' Alora asks.

'Terzo can't go more than ten minutes without annoying someone.' Alessandro replies.

'Fair enough,' I reply.

Half and hour passes before Terzo approaches Zoya. He tries to speak to her and she ignores him, causing him to throw her over his shoulder and walk to the pool.

'They are so stubborn,' Amira says.

We all watch eagerly as he tries to drop her in, but she pulls him in with her.

I swear to god these boys have an obsession with pushing girls into pools.

There's some arguing and Terzo pulls her under so she can stop shouting at him.

'None of you Giovannis can ever apologise properly.' I laugh. 'Adriano threw paint on me, and now Terzo's trying to drown her.'

'But it always ends with the girl being happy.' Lorenzo replies.

'If you ever get into an argument with Mimi and try to drown her or throw paint on her I'll kill you.' I say turning to Alessandro.

'Don't worry, I have to be more unique.' Alessandro replies, causing me to slap the back of his head.

'Questa ragazza fa paura,' He mutters, moving away from me.

Translation: This girl is scary

I look back at the pool and see Zoya and Terzo hugging.

Oh wow, that was quick.

'Told you guys it would work.' I smile.

'Only took half an hour, Zoya getting drowned, Terzo nearly getting beaten up and then nearly braking down the door,' Xuan says sarcastically.

'Still worked,' Alora replies.

We unlock the door and go out to join them by the pool.

Amira rolls up her trousers and dips her feet into the pool, and I join her. I don't think I want to get back in there anytime soon.

'Dilara you're really strong,' She says turning to me.

'Thank you, I really do try.' I reply resting my head on her shoulder.

'If you ever need someone to talk to I'm here for you, I'm not going anywhere anytime soon.' She laughs.

I smile up at her.

I don't think anyone would be able to help me, I just have to be strong enough to get through it alone. No one will be able to fill the hole left in my heart, take away how I randomly smell his scent or the way I miss his warmth.

I swallow the lump in my throat.

I'll be fine, I always am.

*AUTHORS NOTE*
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