Kieran dropped Umbrie off at the airport to meet up with the teachers and the rest of the students going with her. He thought of secretly following them, but then decided against it after thinking about what might happen if Umbrie finds out. He doesn't want to get into another heated argument with her where she would want to break the mate bond again.
He went back home and counted the hours waiting patiently for her call. He was worried about her and could not concentrate on anything. After a long wait, he finally saw his phone ringing. It wasn't a saved number but he guessed it to be her.
"Umbrie? Is that you Umbrie?" He asked desperately.
"Were you expecting a call from someone else? Don't tell me you decided to cheat on me right after I just left." Umbrie's voice came from the other side.
He laughed in relief, "You scared me. I was so worried about you. Why didn't you call me earlier?"
"What? We just got here now. I have not called my parents, I decided to call you first..."
"Because you miss me already?" He smirked, teasing her.
"Even at times like these, you won't stop being a jerk. That's definitely like you." She sighed.
"Don't you miss me? You called me before your parents shows how much..."
"I'm hanging up now." She cuts him off.
"I'm sorry, wait! Come on, don't leave like that. I want to talk to you."
"I will chat you up when I get to the hotel. Just wanted you to know I am safe. Bye, kisses." She hung up.
Kieran dropped the phone, heaving another sigh or relief. He waited patiently for her to text again. Waiting for her seems like an eternity, he just couldn't wait for the week to run out. Even if he went to work for his parents now, his mind would still be with her.
•
Umbrie on the other side called her parents after she dropped the call with Kieran. She missed everyone so much, especially Kieran already. She also called her annoying brother to let him know she is alright. Not that he acts like he cares though.
While on the plane, she only thought of having the experience with Kieran. It was her first time. She wondered what it would be like in Dubai, and now she loves the beautiful city of Dubai, UAE. They got to the hotel booked for the which is also a sight to behold.
"There are so many sky scrappers around. That must be the Burj khalifa." Umbrie pointed at the very tall skyscraper they were seeing from the hotel.
She and Brittany would be staying in the same room while Scott would be sorted with the male teacher.
"This place is so cool. You and I have to stay here together right?" Brittany asked, completely forgetting the reason why they are there.
"Uhh... We came here for the competition Brittany. I think we should focus on that." Umbrie reminded her.
"Right, sorry." Brittany said, slightly embarrassed.
"It's fine. I am as excited as you, I am just holding it in."
The teacher gave them their room key. "This is the key to your rooms, you should hand over your phones in thirty minutes. No TV, you need to focus on reading for the competition."
"But..."
"No buts... You would be given your phones after the competition. You should tell your families that now, if they need to talk to you, they can call us."
Umbrie nodded, "That's not an issue for me. As long as I get it back after the competition, I don't have a problem. Let's go."
She opened the door, Brittany went in behind her. She quickly sent a text to Kieran so they would talk before she gave her phone to the teacher. Kieran called back a few seconds after seeing the text.
"What do you mean your phones are being taken away? How am I supposed to communicate with you if that happens?" He asked sounding upset.
Umbrie sighed, "Come on, it is just for a few days. I will get my phone immediately after the competition."
"Stop talking to me! I don't want you there anymore. Just come back home!" He yelled that she took the phone from her ears.
"Easy on the volume Kieran... Just relax... I'll be home soon enough. This is necessary, use the time left to talk to me before my phone is taken away."
"I hate this competition idea. You are not going with them after this anymore. I won't let it happen." He ranted.
She laughed, "I have to inform my parents too..."
After calling him and her parents. The teacher came a few minutes later to take their phones away. She already missed Kieran badly, she decided to focus on the competition so she can make him proud.
"That was your boyfriend right?" Brittany asked as she sat beside Umbrie.
Umbrie nodded, "Yes, he is mad that our phones are being taken away."
"I can tell he really cares about you. I wish I had a boyfriend who cares like that." Brittany complimented.
"Don't you have one? I heard you were dating the school's baseball captain, Derek." Umbrie asked confused.
Brittany is smart, beautiful but quiet. Even with that, she still has the attention of some guys in school which includes the popular Derek. He is always seen around her, and for some reason they were speculated to be dating. Umbrie is not the type to gossip, but it's all over the school. Derek seems like a nice guy since a lot of girls in school wants him too, except Umbrie and Daphne of course.
"What? You believe that too?" She laughed nervously. "Well it's not true. Bummer huh?"
Umbrie could feel her pain, it seems there is more to this story than just that.
"What exactly happened?..." Then she paused, "It's okay if you don't want to tell me. I mean, I feel like I'm poking my nose into matters that don't concern me."
"No... I'll tell you. The thing is, Derek and I were close some weeks back. He approached me first so I thought he really wanted to be friends. I actually started to think we could end up becoming something, so I got so comfortable..." She laughed, "I decided to take the first step and ask him since everyone thinks we should date. I was met with a huge rejection."
"What? What did he say?"
"That I am not his type and maybe he made me too comfortable that I forgot my place. Turns out he was only using me to get higher grades. He needed a smart pretty girl to tutor and help him in tests. That's all I was to him, so I probably learnt my place already."
This made Umbrie angry, "Don't say that about yourself. He is going to regret rejecting you. Once we get back, a lot of guys would want you and it will be your turn to make him pay. He is not worth the thought, drop it and focus on this. This is your only chance at revenge."
"Thank you Umbrie, I did not think we would ever have this talk. You're so cool."
Umbrie blushed, "Come on, I'm not so cool you know. Let's have some rest so we can begin the study."
"Sure."
•
"I can't believe this. How am I supposed to talk to her now that they took her phone away?!" Kieran dropped his phone in frustration.
He continued to try Umbrie's number and it's not going through anymore. The whole thing is eating him up that he feels so uncomfortable. He even imagines getting the teachers and pulling off their heads from their necks for doing this to him.
"You should do something to keep yourself busy now that she is not here you know." Mr Diaz said from behind him.
Kieran flinched a bit, "Dad! You scared the shit out of me!"
"You should always be prepared for anything. You and Umbrie needs to undergo warriors training so you won't be lacking when it's time to defend yourselves."
Kieran rolled his eyes, "Is that what you want me to do now that she is not around?"
"Not yet. You can help around in the company you know. You own everything we have. All these will be yours someday, it's time to start preparing yourself and getting familiar with the business." Mr Diaz replied.
"I told you dad, I have different dreams. There's no way..."
"I am not asking you to stop your dreams just to be with us. I am telling you about your responsibilities. You are the only child, this should be part of your dreams too. Don't be selfish Kieran."
"All this just to get me to help around in the office?" Kieran shook his head.
"No, all this to get you into accepting the reality before you. You can start from now since there is nothing for you to do here."
"Fine, I'll come to the office."
"That's my son!" His mom hugged him from nowhere making him flinch.
"Mom! Do you two want to give me a heart attack?! Stop doing this to me!" He yelled.
"Like you can have one." His mom replied rolling her eyes, reminding him of Umbrie.
"Now you sound like Umbrie."