One

Twenty nine

Jade's POV

I tried to recall my dream and stayed in bed ignoring my stomach.

I stood up, opened my laptop, opened youtube and searched for Jessie J's version of 'We found love' and played it on full volume. I immersed myself to it, danced smoothly to the beat and sang some parts of the song.

I stood up and went to the door going to the veranda. I stared at the beach and at the night sky. I scowled and walked to the veranda. I leaned over and looked down to watch the people at the beach.

I smiled as I saw that there are lots of energy down there. I was scanning the crowd when a pair walking caught my eyes. It was Althea with a foreigner. Althea was laughing at whatever the other girl was saying. The girl put her arm around Althea and kissed her on the side of her head. Then they sat down on one of the tables at the beach.

I can't stop looking. I frowned when I saw Althea seemed to say something serious to the girl. The girl reached out for Althea's hand and just hold on to it. A waiter interrupted them and prolly asked for their orders. The girl then stood up, moved her chair next to Althea and continued talking.

I looked away upset by what I saw. I went back inside and ponder on what is happening. Am I too late on wanting to win her back? Fuck! Is that the reason why when I told her that I already know that she and Riza's over, she didn't even look back and say anything?

I was so mad and frustrated at her! Damn it. What should I do? Should I confront her?

I tried to steady my breathing but the thought of her having a new relationship makes me nuts. I am jealous, of course! I want her back, period.

'You gotta play it right, Jade. Do whatever it takes. Don't let someone get away with your one and only!'

Damn it! I can't think well and I'm starving. Not even music can lift up my dampened mood so I decided to go down and avoided the beach area.

I went to a bar inside the hotel and ordered a margarita, not caring if i'm hungry. While waiting to be served, I looked around and saw several people dancing. The bar is in full swing since it's Friday and everyone seemed to be in a good mood – except me. Then a guy sat down beside me and said hi. He offered me a drink which I politely declined and smiled at the bar tender when she handed me my Margarita. She winked at me and I blushed. She laughed softly and I continued to just enjoy my drink. A girl came and ordered a wine. I looked at her and saw her already looking at me. She said hi and I said hi back.

"You alone?" She said.

"Uhm yeah."

"Would you like to join me and my friends?" She offered.

"Ahm, Maybe next time? Sorry..." I was just not in the mood.

"Sure. Sure. No problem. See you around ahm..?"

"Jade.." I shook her hand and she said her name was Amber.

She left and I gulped down my margarita. I stood up, paid and thanked the bar tender who was extra nice to me. Was she hitting on me? Crap.  

Hungry and feeling the alcohol taking it's toll, I walked over a hotdog stand at the beach and bought one. Ugh, hotdog and margarita. Sheesh!

I walked while eating. I realized i'm getting near where Althea was. I stopped when she suddenly looked up. Our eyes met. I looked away and found myself walking back to the bar. 

Althea's POV

I was bothered by the fact that I'm being affected by her presence. Damn it, Jade. Why do you have to be here. Sigh.