"Err, Charlie...have you seen this?" Lois said as she turned the screen of her laptop towards me.  I read it and my eyes widen...What the-

'A certain  Olympic hopeful was caught getting cosy with a mysyery blonde.'

I stared at the news. I read the article.
'Olympic hopeful, Caleb Matthews was caught snuggling with a tall, leggy mystery blonde at the shopping district in LA late last night. They were reported to have dinner at a famous sushi restaurant and was caught getting very friendly by a number of eyewitness. Is this the mysterious girlfriend that Mr Matthews insists on keeping away from the public eye? Who is this lucky lady?

I looked below the article. There were even pictures. Although the quality was grainy, there was no mistaking that handsome face and dirty blonde hair. The mysterious blonde looked like a model, eventhough her face was not that clear. It was definitely not Dara. They were huddled very close together and looked very intimate. I felt very uneasy. I wanted to trust Caleb, but who is this blonde? And why do they look like they're more than friends. I know how friendly Caleb is. And that worries me a lot. Girls can easily get the wrong idea. I sighed and went to my bed. Lois peeked at me over her shoulder.
"You okay, Charlie? I think you should call him. I think this is just him and a friend having dinner and the paps are just blowing this out of proportion." Lois said as she continued surfing the Net.

"Um, hey Lois, I'm going out for a while to get some air." I said as I grabbed my wallet, keys, phone and jacket. I opened the door.

"Ok, Charlie." Lois called after me.

I walked along the dorm hallway and got out of the building. I walked a distance to a cafe just outside the campus compound.  I sat at one of tiny tables and ordered a cappucino. I took out my phone and stared at it. I wanted to call him, but I hated being the suspicious, jealous girlfriend.  Taking a deep breath, I put down my phone and took a sip of my cappucino instead. It's okay. I trust him. With that in mind, I decided to leave it alone. I'll probably just casually ask him about it the next time we skype.
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Okay, it's been a week since we skyped. Caleb did call me a few times, but he sounded rushed and there was always somebody calling him to hurry up. So, he had to cut it short. But he sounded the same as he always did. He'll say he missed me and he loved me. Sometimes he called me late at night before bed just to hear my voice before he falls asleep. I love those phonecalls.

So, I never asked Caleb about the mystery blonde. But people on campus who knew about us were merciless. Especially the girls. The really popular pretty ones, who had their eye on Caleb but he always ignored them. Those are the worst.

"Psst! Hey, Charlie!" I resisted the urge to role my eyes as I swung my eyes towards the annoying sound. I had to acknowledge Jenna coz if I ignore her, she'll just continue spewing bullshit to anyone who would listen. Which was everyone, except me. She never got over the fact that Caleb never bothered about her, in spite of her physically throwing herself at him.

"Hey, are you and Caleb still together? I mean I heard that he's with this blonde. I mean, she looks really pretty. Like a model. Just,you know, I'm just looking out for you. I mean, we're sorta friends, and all.."Jenna said, every word dripping in malice. I decided to ignore her. I looked ahead, willing for Prof Roberts to arrive and give me the excuse to ignore the frivolous airhead.

Rumours about my supposed 'breakup' from Caleb was rampant throughout the campus. Pictures of him and the blonde, who I found out was a fellow swimmer, Cassie Andrews went viral online and caused the speculation that I've broken off with Caleb to go wild. I used to be a nobody on campus, somebody who flew under the radar. But since Caleb has become somewhat of a celebrity, everybody on campus wanted to know about me. It was slowly driving me mental.

Not being able to take it anymore, I was determined to ask him about Cassie when we skype that night. He promised he would be able to be online that night. 

So, at about 9 pm, I sat in front of the laptop. I made sure I looked pretty. I never used to care about things like that, but ever since the rumour about Caleb and Cassie, I had been feeling a little inferior about how I look. So, I put on some light makeup and let my long hair down and wear my white camisole. I thought I looked hot ..heh.

About five minutes after 9, Caleb is finally online. Before I could call him, he called me first. I answered his video call and put a sexy smile on my lips. Just then his face appeared and he looked really happy to see me. I sat up straighter, making sure he noticed a little of what I was wearing. Usually I would wear a tshirt or a tank top when we skype. His eyes kinda widen and he smiled wider.

"Hi, Baby. How are you?" Caleb asked.

"Hey Caleb. I've been ok. What's up with you?" I asked, as usual.

"Been crazy. Training, functions, meets...God, I wish I was there with you..Baby, you look seriously delicious tonight. Don't get me wrong, you've always been gorgeous, but damn Baby...you look smoking hot tonight.." Caleb said appreciatively. I giggled, feeling a little bold.

"Come on Caleb, I don't look any different than usual." I said as I sat up straighter. Caleb's eyes suddenly widen and his face was suddenly closer to the monitor.

"Baby, are you naked?! God Baby, that is so hot!" I saw Caleb's eyes darken as he got turned on by the idea of me being naked.

"Sorry to burst your bubble but I'm not naked Caleb. I'm wearing a camisole." I explained as I stood up a bit to give him the view of my chest and torso. I heard a groan and I peered at Caleb. He was staring at me and touching the monitor. Like a horny idiot.

"Oh my God Baby...you look so sexy right now....God, I miss you so much.. I feel like going there right now.." Caleb groaned. I thought this was the perfect time to ask him.

"Um Caleb, who's Cassie Andrews?" I asked carefully. Glaze-eyed with desire, he blinked his eyes, trying to focus on what I was saying.

"What, Baby? Oh, Cassie. We're just friends. Why?" He asked casually as his eyes lingered at my chest. Humph, typical men!

"Well, lately there're so many news about you and Cassie online. People were also speculating whether you guys are together. The buzz on campus have been crazy." I said casually. I will not sound like a jealous girlfriend. I don't want to fight with him. We don't see each other much, so I really don't want to waste our time fighting. I know how friendly Caleb is. But I trust him...don't I?

"Really? But there's nothing between us. I swear. I love you, ok. And you look crazy sexy right now...seriously Baby..I don't have time for anything else but swimming and you." Caleb said as he looked at me with a puppy dog look. Yeah, he looked sincere. Plus, I don't want to fight.  I would see him in a couple of months anyway. Who am I kidding, I dread losing him. I'm so weak. Caleb, what have you done to me...

We talked more and I made Caleb swear he would not get himself  photographed with random girls. He swore and assured that I had nothing to worry about. 

Then, at 11, before we logged off, Caleb suddenly looked bashful.

"Umm, Baby. Can you do me a favour?" Caleb asked. 

"Sure, Caleb. What is it?" I asked casually.

"Can you show me what you're wearing, Baby?" Caleb asked with a devilish smile.

" What?  Caleb, seriously?" I laughed in amusement.

"Please Baby...I just wanna see my girl.." Caleb pleaded while giving  puppy dog eyes. Amused, I agreed. So, I stood up and made sure Caleb could see me from head to mid-thigh. The camisole was silky and reaches to upper thigh. I wore white lace boy shorts. Yeah, I was attempting to be sexy for Caleb. Trying to get in touch with the sexy, feminine side of me.

I stood up awkwardly and fidgeted. Caleb was smiling and staring at me. You don't have to be a genius to figure out that Caleb was plenty turned on.
I kinda turned around awkwardly and quickly sat back down. Caleb was grinning and amused at my shyness. Suddenly, I had a sneaky feeling that Caleb took a screenshot if me almost naked.

"Caleb, did you hit print screen? You did, didn't you?" I asked as I narrowed my eyes at him.

Caleb looked sheepish and shrugged his shoulders.

"Look, I'll take care of it. These pictures are for my eyes only....Damn, Baby. You are so gorgeous... If I was there..I would've-"Caleb said in a weird low tone voice. Then he kinda exhaled slowly and chuckled. I knew in my heart Caleb wouldn't cheat on me... I hope..crossing my fingers here. If he does, well, he's gonna die by my hands. Like, seriously.

Before we logged off, Caleb reassured me again that there is nothing going on between him and Cassie.

"I promise I'll let everyone know that I am with Miss Charlotte James of UW, ok? Seriously Baby, I will. So they will stop those pesky gossip. Ok?" Caleb said and I had to nod my head, although being broadcast to the whole world as Caleb's girlfriend is a little cringeing...I shudder at being under any spotlight. I hope that it would never come to that...

"Ok, goodnight Caleb. It's late. I'll talk to you soon, ok." I said before we log off.

"Ok, sweet dreams, Baby...Phew, I'm gonna need a cold shower now before bed. Goodnight, love you,Baby." Caleb said with a wince and chuckled. 

"A cold shower? Why-.." Then Caleb gave me a meaningful look.

"Ohhhh... ok. Er, good night Caleb..I love you," I said as I realized what Caleb meant.

"Night, Baby." Caleb said with a chuckle and logged off. I closed my laptop and lay on my bed. Lois was still out studying with her boyfriend. I pulled the covers over me and lay awake, thinking about Caleb. Urgh, Christmas, please come soon!!
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