12 Flashback 3: Video Call (1/2)
FLASHBACK 3
(A few days after the previous chapter)
YVE's POV
I arrived from school just in time for dinner and saw my entire family, eating.
”You're home, baby!” That was my dad.
”Yes, I'm sorry for being late. The music department's meeting was extended.”
”It's okay. Come join us for dinner.”
”Okay.”
I walked towards the dining area. I sat beside Airis and across Mommy while Daddy was on my left.
”So how was the meeting?” Mommy asked.
”Well, we have decided to conduct a 3days-2nights training camp 1 month from now.”
”WOW!!” Airis said with enthusiasm which made me a little sad.
”Why don't you look happy, Yve?” My dad asked me.
”It's just not all members of the music club can come. Since it was planned in a rush, the school wasn't ready for the funds so they can only release the annual budget per club.”
”So, who can come to this training camp?” Airis asked in a snappy way.
”Only the top 2 musicians per instrument and the top 10 vocalists.” I answered shyly.
”So, I can't come. What a bummer...” Airis continued her snobbish tone.
”WHY CAN'T ALL THE MEMBERS COME?!?!?!” It was Mommy.
”It was what the majority of the club had voted. I tried to persuade them, but because of the lack of budget, my hands were tied. I am sorry, Airis.” I held her hands in apology.
”NO! I DON'T THINK YOU ARE SORRY! YOU LIKE IT THAT WAY!! YOU DON'T WANT ME TO BE THERE!!” She shouted and ran towards her room.
”Walter, you need to do something.” Mommy asked Daddy.
”I'll try to talk about it to their principal. Thank you for the food.” Daddy patted my back and went to his study room.
”Mie, I am sorry. I should have tried harder.”
”It's okay, sweetie. I am also sorry about how Airis reacted. I'll talk to her later.”
”No, Mie. It's okay. I understand her.”
”Eat your dinner now, Yve.”
”Thanks Mie but I just want to eat in my room. Nanny, please deliver the usual set to my room.”
”Yes, Maam.”
”Excuse me, Mie.” With that I left the table and went to my room.
I tossed my bag to my bed and decided to open my laptop and logged my social media accounts in. I checked my notifications when my chat notification popped up. It was Vincent.
”Yvory, you're home?” He asked.
”Yup. And you?”
”Just now. Have you eaten your dinner?”
”Not yet. I am not in the mood to eat?”
”WHY?!” He typed the letters in capital letters which meant a strong emotion in texting or typing language.
I can't find the right words to tell him when suddenly my phone rang. I took my phone out of my pocket and saw a video call notification by Vincent. What does he want? But more than that, why am I feeling nervous? My heart beats so fast. I can't understand this feeling anymore. After taking a deep breath, I decided to answer the call.
”Hello?”
”Why are you not in the mood to eat? Did something happened?”
”Umm..yeah. Remember the club meeting earlier?”
”What about it?”
”Based on the outcome, Airis isn't allowed to attend. Well, Daddy said he will try to do something about it but Airis felt bad and didn't finish her meal.”
”So you are now blaming yourself?” He asked which made me look at him through my phone screen.
I took a deep breath and said, ”Yes because I felt I didn't try enough.”