Above Cloud Nine — Chapter 25: MOST, LOST

"Gosh, it's been a while since I last went to the cinema." Kamilla can't help but to hug her arms. Andrei put off his jacket right away. He gently put it on her shoulders. Kamilla thanked him as they went to the upper box.

It is really cozy and nice. The place is dimmed. When they went inside, good thing the show started right away.

"Thank you. This is really unexpected. I am happy that I am watching cartoons with you."

"I think you're the right person to watch "Milly" with.

He is holding her hand as he guided her to the seats because it's too dark. The only light that they can see are the led lights being placed in every stairs for the viewers to not trip on it.

"Did you know? Some of the scenes were dedicated to Shavicpaque.He has a great contribution for that movie. Most of the remarkable lines came from his literary works that's effective to what the cartoon is telling about: Family ties." He added as they sat down next to each other.

"Wow. At least I know what to expect now."

"Sorry to spoil you a bit."

"Not a problem." Kamilla answered. They waited for two minutes more and the film started right away.

Kamilla and Andrei looked at each other with a meaningful grin. Kamilla hoped that he couldn't see her blushing underneath the flickering light from that dimmed place, or else she'll be busted.

When she saw that Andrei is putting his hands on his popcorn, she also did the same. After that, they both gave a piece of popcorn to each other, Andrei putting his popcorn near Kamilla's lips as Kamilla did the same to him. They did a silent chuckle which made the people around them thinks they're one of those sweet and clingy couples.

Most of the people there show their public display of affection to their partners. If other people will see them but they didn't know them, they will instantly think they are lovers.

Kamilla turned to his side as she whispered near his ear..."Thank you," he smiled as a response.

"If you keep on thanking me, it will not happen again so you better not be thankful all the time." He whispered back. Kamilla almost lost her sanity when his scent reached her nose. He smells sexy and manly at the same time. It is obvious that the parfum he's using is very costly.

'Wow, if only Rose is here. She will definitely enjoy this cartoon for sure...' Kamilla kept some of these words to herself as they were both seated next to each other.

'But...sorry Rose. I guess I also have the right to be happy all by myself.' She kept this words all by herself as she looked at Andrei on her side. She's a bit surprised when Andrei held her hand while his eyes are fixed on the wide screen.

'Is this how it feels like having a boyfriend of your own?'

Kamilla enjoyed the movie very much from start to finish. Andrei was also happy seeing her smile all throughout the duration of time that they're watching.

When the lights are on, they slowly stood up, this time they're on their way home. When they are both seated at the backseat, Andrei faced her.

"Did you like it?"

"Of course! I love Shavicpaque's literary works. The movie gave justice to the plot and on how it was perfectly inserted to every scenes."

"Wow. That was a nice comment for "Milly". Good job.

"I never knew you're also a fan of him. That's nice." He nodded as if he's loving what he's hearing from Kamilla. As promised, as soon as the movie ended at exactly 5:30pm, he drove Kamilla to their house. She thank him for everything that happened this night. As soon as Andrei reached their house, he never forgot to message Kamilla before he prepares for bed.

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"What? He did that?" Karen almost shouted as she giggled.

"Yep." Kamilla can't help but smile.

"Oh that punk! Why is it that when it comes to me, he can't offer me a movie treat? That's unfair." She chuckled as she says her sentiments. Kamilla only laughed at her friend as she puts her hand on her left ear to hear Karen well.

"Well, maybe because I am Kamilla and you're Karen?

"He should favor me the most because if not for me, he won't be able to meet someone like you."

"Don't worry I will tell him."

"No," She said between chuckles. "Let his conscience disturb him." She added.

"I guess he's just used to you because you're his cousin that's why he never does this to you already."

"I hate him for that. So, what's the update now? Are you both in a mutual relationship?"

"What mutual relationship? M.U my ass." I answered right away and we both giggled as I tell the truth to Karen.

"I do not expect that kind of reaction."

"Well, you shouldn't. We don't have any kind of relationship that you're thinking about."

"You're crazy. Of course you are in that stage now. C'mon, it's been more than seven months that you both go out. What should I think? That you're still friends?" Karen answered as if not believing everything I just said.

"Are we not? My goodness Karen you and your assumption theories."

"Can you blame me? I can't help it. My cousin is acting weird when it comes to you. What should I think about it?"

"Of course, you have to think that we're just friends."

Karen mimicked the last phrase Kamilla told her in a joking manner.

"Kamilla...what if,"

"What 'what if'?

"Well, what if you tell him your true feelings?"

"Karen, what true feelings?"

"You're in love with my cousin, aren't you?"

"My goodness! In love?" Kamilla asked between chuckles. She seem to be anxious because of what her best friend is asking her.

"Kamilla girl, you know what? Being stupid is different from acting stupid. What's wrong with you? Are you still not in love with my cousin after all this time?"

"You are putting me on the spot, you know."

"But, am I right or right?" Kamilla can't help but let out an exasperated sigh.

"Why do you ask me questions I am not ready to answer?"

"I'm your bestfriend and I have the right to know something that concerns my future."

"Future?"

"Yes. We'll be relatives in law someday."

"What a silly, advanced

Kamilla bit her lower lip as she smiled.

"Yes. I am in love with your cousin. Happy?" Karen shriek and giggle on the other line. Kamilla shushed her to keep quiet because she's really noisy on how she react.

"So, who's doing the 'assumption theory' now?" She proudly boasted.

"I hate you, really..."

"Kamilla, being in love is really fine. You're not a non-living thing that you can't feel anything after all my cousin did for you. My goodness."

They stayed silent for more than two minutes, observing what the other line would say. She left speechless after Karen made her realize everything right now.

"Kamilla..." They both made a sound that seemed to be surprised. Kamilla could hear the voice of her mother calling her downstairs.

"Oh my gosh, the monster is there already. We'll just talk tomorrow. See you!"

"Don't call my mom like that! You're so bad!" Kamilla chuckled but she only heard a disconnecting line sound.

"Mom, I am coming!"Kamilla hurriedly ran downstairs as she placed her cellphone on her bedside table. Even if she's not sure about the reason why she called her, I don't feel scared anymore. This exact feeling I discovered deep within me is greater than what will happen.

Her mother is looking at her sternly as she folded her arms.

"Where have you been?"

"I've been to school, mom." Instead of answering me with words, she answered me with a forceful slap on my left cheek. Kamilla held the affected area and massage it slowly. She's closing her fist secretly as she stopped herself from crying. Her mom's hand is always heavy. Whenever she received this one, it is always painful until she got used to it.

"What did I hear from outside our house? Who's that guy?"

"H-He's only a friend mom. Please do not think about him for something else."

"What do you mean? I just don't want that they are all talking about you behind my back."

"Mom, I assure you. I have no boyfriend. He's only a friend and he always support me whatever I do."

She nodded as she raised one of her eyebrows.

"It's good that I am hearing it from your own mouth. You have to prove it to me that you're keeping my rules."

"Y-Yes, mom." Kamilla

"We're both good. Now, go back to your room and study your lessons. I will be working by now for our '10pm' schedule"

Kamilla nodded as she slowly took some glance at her mom as she went upstairs to her own room. She felt bad for having neighbors who don't know what to do but to spread gossips. They only assume what they are seeing without knowing the whole thing.

What Kamilla doesn't like the most is the fact that their neighbors are worst than them. They literally watch your every step and take it against you if they are bored.