Chapter 13: Chapter 13

Flora

“I must confess, you look so posh”Mrs smith commented.

“C’mon,stop teasing, you’re not looking bad yourself “Mrs Benson said smiling.

“So how is work at Australia ?”

“Not bad my dear, and how is Europe? ”

“All well and good.My husband is still there though”

“Why didn’t he return too? ”

“I came home to see my sweet angel…”

“Awwn and how is she doing?”

“Too well,What about Peter? ”

“He’s good as well”

“So splendid”

“Yeah,so are sure you don’t want anything now? “Mrs benson asked.

“Hmmn,seems like i do” Monica’s mom replied smiling.

“C’mon, just mention;Snacks? or Juice?.. I know you love Apple”

Mrs Smith smiled; “Yeah,Apple juice is Ok”She requested. “A very chilled one”She added.

“I’m at your demand girlfriend”Peter’s mom replied and they both laughed.

She then yelled Flora’s name and she came at the second call.

“Ma’am”Flora said.

“Two glasses of Apple juice” She demanded then She left.

“The housemaid right?” Mrs Smith asked.

“Yeah,i had to get Peter a maid since i and his dad weren’t at home constantly”

“I understand,Monica already told me”

“You know what? ,I have been yearning for something ”

“What’s that? ”

“Our children are really compatible ” Peter’s Mom said.

“C’mon. we can talk more about that perhaps when… ”

Flora return with just a small try with what Mrs Benson demanded for.

They didn’t say anything till she left.

“No dear, we should talk about it now”

“Maybe you’re right ”

“Come to think of it, we’ll become families and no longer best friends”

“Yeah…so are those two in a relationship now? ” Mrs Smith asked.

“I have absolutely no idea but i’m gonna ask him soon”

“Monica said something like that yesterday” Mrs Smith said.

“They are in a relationship ?..Oh my God.. It gonna lead to marriage instantly”Mrs Benson smiled gladly.

“My Monica loves Peter and that’s too obvious”

“C’mon, Peter loves her too.. They are really gonna make a best couple”

“Sure.. but for now, Education is their major Priority..you know?” Monica’s mom said.

“Same as marriage” Peter’s mom added.

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Peter’s POV

On a sunday.

“Peter, can we talk for some minutes?”My mom asked.

“Sure” I sat down very close to her put my hand over her neck.

“You don’t wanna share your love affair with me? ” Momma resumed.

What?

“Mom”

“Or you think it’s not the right time to let me know? ”

“Mom stop being funny” I said.

“I’m actually not” She said.

I was silent.

“Fine, you can tell me when you want to” Momma said.

“I’m not into any love affair” I said.

“Why?..You aren’t a kid anympre you know that? You are 21….”

I interrupted her.

“You don’t need to remind me of my age… I.. ”

“C’mon, just open up to me instead of lying”

“I’m very serious”

“What? ”

“No girlfriend ” I said.

“What about Monica? Isn’t she your girlfriend? ”

“Listen Mom,I and Monica are just friends”I said courageously.”Best of friends” I added.

“You’ve both come a very long way, so why isn’t she your girlfriend yet? ”

“Does that need an answer”

“I really want an answer Peter, I’m damn serious…” Mom screamed at me.

Wait, why is she taking this so uneasy?

“I like her as a friend and i have no other feelings for her ” I replied.

“You kidding me Peter, can you pls stop now? ”

“Mom, i’m damn serious too.. This is not a joke”

“You’re making me go crazy Peter”

I took my hand way from her before she does something crazy.She just said she’s crazy!

“But mom, Why are you taking this issue so serious?”

“Tell me, why won’t i?

Are you blind or something? Monica is so beautiful,so kind, so emotional….”

“Mom, I wanna study now” I stood up about to leave.

“You dare not take another step”Mom ordered.

Jeez.

“So who is your girlfriend?”She asked.

“I thought i just told you that i have no girlfriend yet..”I replied.

“You don’t have feelings for Monica as well then who do you have feelings for? ”

I was mute.

“Tell me” She turned all of a sudden calm.

“Not yet”I replied then i exited.

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“Oh no, this is not my son, this is not my peter…I’m sure he’s sick or something..” I heard mom soliloquising.

Whatever!

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I got to my room.. Jeez, i can’t concentrate.

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Confused Boyfriend

Frank's POV

"Hello dear, how do you feel now? I asked her.

Well, right from her voice, I knew she was okay.

"I told you I'll be fine and of course I am" She spoke with her sweetest voice.

"You know.. I was only being concerned" I said.

"Yeah, I know. Since I'm one of those that are special to you then you ought to be worried about me" She said and I smiled.

"I'm always there for you hun? So what are you up to? Did I interrupt your sleep? " I asked her.

"No, I was just reading the novel you gave to me, This is the last one. So you'll return them back to your so called girlfriend" She said, I think she is insinuating into something...

I just muttered "Yeah"

But did I say hi to Angela today?

I asked myself.

"So thanks for checking up on me Frank, see you tomorrow in school"

"I promise to pick you up tomorrow" I told her - I promised.

"And I'll be so grateful dear" She giggled.

We said Bye to each other and the call got disconnected.

I smiled to myself thinking of the perfect time to ask her out... on a date or as my girlfriend.

I don't think it's too early though, if it is I'll just have to wait for few more days.

A sudden movement above me, jerked me off from the thought and it reminded me that Freddie is here - there - above.

"Hey dude" I stood up from my bed and looked up to him.

"Her phone was'nt available earlier, now it is but she won't even pick up my calls" He said sadly.

"Are you so madly in love with her? " I asked pitifully to a fact that his very first crush doesn't want him.

With teary eyes, he sniffed and nodded in affirmation.

"I'm so sorry Twinee. You can continue to try to speak with her. I don't know how but try a different method" I told him.

"Thanks. I also tried to get over the feelings but they won't leave" He said already cheering up himself as he fought back every possible tears.

"Was it Angela you spoke to? " He asked me.

"Errm..." How am I going to tell him that she wasn't?

"At times Frank, I must confess: I envy your relationship. It's the sweetest one ever" Freddie said and I smiled -somehow.

"It was not Angela I spoke to"

"Then who? "

"Hmm, a new girl. She just came on Monday and it suddenly happens that I'm so into her" I told him.

"What Frank, don't tell me you broke up with Angela because of a new girl"

"Actually no, I'm not planning to break up with Angela. I really still love her" I said. Right?

Yes I still like her.

"What do you mean? I thought you just told me you are like a new girl, Isn't that what you said? " He asked.

"Err... Yeah" I almost stammered.

"So.. Are you gonna get married to two girls? "

I laughed: "Of course not. But I don't know. Let's not talk about marriage yet, I'm still too young and just about to hit 19years next Saturday"

"You seems to be forgetting that you have a twin. We, both of us are gonna be 19 years" He corrected.

"Sorry" We laughed.

"Told ya, I won't fall asleep first" Frank said.

"Neither will i" Freddie argued. "We've got alot we are yet to talk about right? When are your exams coming up? " He asked me.

"Oh exams. I think it's a month after our birthdays"

"Same here and I really can't want to be in college, Uncle Timothy said there are more fun there than high schools" Freddie said.

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F~F - Fast Forward

Friday:

Angela's POV

It's no more a new thing. Wednesday and Thursday is no different from the first school days; Monday and Tuesday. The same Monday, Paulina arrived and ruined it all. My Frank barely talks to me not even an Hi, I can't even remember the last time he called me on the phone. Seriously, is that what guys do? They'll make you feel loved but when there's any available girl, they'll leave you. Our three years relationship couldn't even guarantee us that we'll end up together forever.

Will I continue to cry everyday blessed day because of him?

Perhaps, James was right, he doesn't deserve my tears not even a drop.

Speaking of James, here he comes.

"Hello" He said.

"Hi"

"And What are you doing? "

"Trying to... read a book. Our exams are already at the corner James" I said. True, I was with a book but I wasn't reading it. My mind was far away, somewhere else - someone - Frank - and, or Paulina.

"You are reading a book with red eyes?" He noticed but I didn't say anything.

"May I join you? " He asked.

"Sure" I permitted and he took a seat in front of me.

"Will you attend his birthday party? " He asked.

"Whose birthday?"

"Your boyfriend, Frank" He said.

"Oh, Erm, Well mmm I don't know but I ought to" I responded not knowing what exactly to say. I even forgot his birthday.

"In order to weep more? " He asked.

Ok, looks like James knows what is happening between Frank and I.

I sighed;

"Listen James, I don't seem to understand you and what you've been saying to me recently but whatever it is, Frank is still my boyfriend" I said then shrugged: " I just need to give him time and space, He'll realise his mistakes soon and he will return to me" I added.

He only nodded - continuously even when I was done talking, he didn't say anything but to stare at me and finally, he said something:

"Tell me when you understand and tell me when you are done giving him space"

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