WE THREE ( J, E, R)
How will the day begins and end if Jason and Ryder are in the same place? I’m don’t wanna be a pessimist. I’m just wondering about the situation. This Sunday supposed to be a fun day with friends in a newly opened theme park. That’s what Jason said. He told me to meet him and Fred near the school. I forwarded that message to Ryder and Pearl.
” Bye, mom. I will see you at night.” I waved at her once I packed the bag and stepped outside of my house. Ryder is already waiting outside for me. We both started making our way to the school by walk.
” Did Jason know that I’m coming too?” Ryder asked in the middle of some other conversation. Oh, god. I didn’t tell him.
” Um… Jason told me I can bring my friends…” I stammered.
” So, you didn’t mention my name?”
” Sorry. I didn’t get the time to tell.”
” It doesn’t matter, sweetheart. I’m just asking. In fact, I forget to say another thing. Dylan is coming too,” Dylan? So, it’s gonna be six members. That’s good. He’s my friend too. But I’m a little worried about Pearl’s response to it.
Soon, we reached the school. It’s stupid to the reunion in front of the school when it’s Sunday. But it’s commonplace for us. I caught a glimpse of Jason and Fred are waiting for us. Jason’s eyes caught sight of Ryder who’s walking next to me. I’m feeling tense more than happy to start this day.
” Hey, nerd. I’m coming too. If you are gonna pay for everyone, exclude me. I can pay for myself.” Ryder started the conversation straight to the point. Can’t they try to be friends?
” I didn’t know you are coming. No objection. You can pay for yourself.” Jason simply replied. Then he turned towards me.
” Who else is coming, Milly?”
” Pearl and Dylan. They will be here soon.” I told him and they both are time. I can only wish for this day to be perfect. We six made our way to the main road where the mini-van will be waiting for us.
” You didn’t say Dylan’s coming too. I’m not mad but I don’t like the bet you agreed with him,” Pearl said silently.
” Just don’t take it seriously. It’s just for fun, right? Take it easy. It’s good to have Dylan as your boyfriend.” I replied carefreely.
” Oh, I see. Will you take at as fun if I made a deal with Jason or Ryder like this? I will give them some difficult task and whoever passes can be your boyfriend. How does it sound? For me, it’s so fun and entertaining. I’m gonna talk to both of them about this day. This is the right day to find both of them together. I’m so excited.” Pearl said enthusiastically and looked back at both of them. I should have thought about her point of view. they both never asked me to be their girlfriend. My best friend’s gonna create a new scene if I didn’t stop her. Plus, I don’t think I’m not worth it to make a deal on me.
” Hey, stop. Don’t be too loud. I won’t let Dylan be your boyfriend. I promise. Just don’t do something stupid.” I literally begged her to make her silent.
” I like it when you are afraid.” she grinned with her hand closing her mouth.
” I don’t” I glared at her and we have already reached the van. Jason did what I asked. He didn’t buy his car or booked something costly. He really did this for me. We all got into the van one by one. I spotted three seats inside it. Two rows will be enough for us. I can’t leave my best friend to sit with Dylan so I went behind her. But then Jason called me to sit next to him. I looked back and forth with a confused look. I thought he would be sitting with Fred. Seriously, Emily? Is it really important where I should sit? I scolded myself and by the time, Pearl sat next to Fred. I took the middle seat next to Jason and Ryder took the seat next to me. Okay. I’m feeling uncomfortable.
” I didn’t know you will be interested in coming to a theme park and all. I thought you would only into bars, parties and getting drunk,” Jason asked Ryder once the driver started driving the van.
” Somewhat you are right about me but I can change my mind. The theme park isn’t that bad. But I need to say ‘it’s kinda boring’.” Ryder replied to him.
” I agree. I feel like that sometimes.” Jason said.
” Why are both are coming if you find it boring? You are talking in front of a girl who loves theme parks.” I told both of them.
” Okay. I’m not complaining. Let’s talk some other thing. Maybe, I want to talk about you. I thought you are a nerd but you got a girl pregnant who’s not even 18.” Ryder started something which I never expected he would. I didn’t tell anything about Crystal but the fight happened in front of him. So, I can’t blame him.
” I fucked her but I didn’t get her pregnant. You still don’t know the whole thing.”
” Oh, then say it. I’m not going to judge you through the story.” Ryder insisted on hearing it.
” It’s none of…”
” Don’t be harsh. I told you already.” I told which is only audible to Jason.
” I can say if you tell more about your prison experience.” Jason changed the dialogue. It’s still offensive. Why are they talking about things I don’t know about? I can stress Ryder to tell about it but I’m not going to stress anything unless he wants to tell it by himself. I’m respecting his privacy.
” You already know it. Don’t you?” His eyes narrowed.
” I heard a lot of rumours so I’m not sure what is true.”
” Atleast, you heard some of it. I know nothing about your girlfriend. You should say some of the incidents.”
” She’s not my girlfriend anymore. She hooked up with some asshole and came to me saying that she got pregnant by me. Her parents knew that I’m her boyfriend. It’s somewhat easy for her if she blamed the fault on me. You might have heard the rest of the story yesterday. Anyways, thanks for slapping her. I owe you for that.” Jason shared the little information to Ryder.
” Hmm. She deserved the slap and the embarrassment. But I did that for Emily.” Ryder replied. Jason nodded while his eyes fixed on the view outside the window.
” When are we gonna reach the destination?” I asked no one, in particular, to get rid of the silence between the three of us.
” Two hours I guess,” Jason replied after looking into his watch.
” Too much time. I will definitely get bored. Can we play truth or dare?” Ryder asked looking at me. If it’s six of us, it will be interesting and I won’t get more chances.
” Yeah, I will call the others,” I said, getting up and slightly turned toward the back seat to call Pearl. I saw her sitting simply with her earphones on. While Dylan and Fred are having some conversation.
That’s Jason’s hand pulled me down and made me face him.
” How about we play the game by ourselves?” he suggested. It doesn’t sound like a suggestion but he’s already fixed it in his mind.
” I think we should…”
” Three is enough. Who’s gonna start first?” Ryder interrupted me. Finally, I don’t get to decide.