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Brad had this surprised look on his face. He drank his wine and smiled. He turned his gaze to Malia who kept staring at the table.
“I wonder why you eventually called me” He finally asked.
“…..Everything.. is… fate” She paused inbetween her words as she kept staring at the table.
“What?” He asked trying to take a look at her face.
“You save me unknowingly” She whispered again.
“I don’t understand” Brad responded
“If you didn’t come to offer me those foods. I would have probably been in that plane–
“I heard about the Plane Crash. It was unexpected” He sighed deeply
“It was supposed to be me” She whispered not bothering to remove her eyes from the table.
“Explain please?”
“I was supposed to be in that Plane. But I wasn’t, Thanks to you” She whispered. Brad felt it. He couldn’t read his emotion anymore. He simply sighed.
“It’s not that I’m glad that Delaney died. But I’m glad, You saved me…. I’m also sorry for my cold behavior towards you including my harsh words”
“It’s okay. Just go on with your life, and do everything you want”
“Brad” She called in a whisper. He looked at her, as she slowly removed her eyes from the table. Now, She was facing him directly. Her gaze was stuck on him.
“I’m leaving very soon” She whispered
“Wh.. What? To where?” He stuttered
“To the U.K, I’m gonna see Dr Micheal” She said
“Why? There’s no need to remove any weight–
“I just want to lessen my weight. No Surgery included–She paused and smiled. However, Brad wasn’t smiling. The smile vanished from her face and she sighed deeply.
“You’re the first I’m telling this to” She added
“When are you coming back?” He asked sadly.
“I don’t know. Maybe years later?”
“d@mn! No. Don’t go, Please”
“No. I’m going to leave. This time, my heart wants it”
“So, So.. When are you leaving?”
“Next week”
“What? Then, Let’s at least have few dates together, Please?”
“No. I don’t want to”
“What? Why?”
“I just feel bad for treating you badly despite being my unknown savior. I’m embarrassed to face you right now”
“It’s okay.. We can sought things out–
“Brad. Please, Let’s drop this. Anyways, Goodbye. Till we meet again” She whispered and left without turning back to him. Brad’s eyes turned red and teary. He tried to hold his tears but he couldn’t. He placed his head down on the table, facing the floor and cried his eyes out.
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FLORA’S FLIGHT**
The Airport was really noisy. Many people seemed to have planned to travel that day.
“Don’t go, Please” Samantha cried loudly holding onto Malia dress.
“Please, Listen to us. Don’t go” Elle cried as well.
Malia sighed sadly.
“Girls. We’ve been standing here since. Let me go huh? I might miss my flight” Malia said
“Miss it then. We don’t care!” Samantha wailed.
“Are you guys some bunch of kids or what? People are staring. It’s fine Guys seriously” Malia tried to smile.
“But we aren’t fine with it. Don’t go, please!” Samantha cried aloud.
“Ka ji ma(Dont go), Jebal(Please)” Elle cried bitterly. They kept crying pitifully holding onto her.
“I’m sorry guys” Malia whispered taking away their hands slowly from her dress.
“Okay. Now, You’re about to go, Lets all confess our deepest secrets” Samantha suggested cleaning her tears.
“Is this some sort of farewell stuff?”Malia asked
“Listen! This is really painful. Aiish! Mine first…..I’m actually dating Josh ” Elle blurted. They both stared at her, not moved.
“What’s this? Why aren’t you guys suprised?” Elle asked wiping her tears
“We know” They retorted
“What? H.. How?” She stuttered
“It was obvious. You guys are so bad in hiding things. Anyways, Fighting on your new relationship! Okay, Mine is… Well, Elle, Blaze was the guy”
“What guy?” Elle asked
“Your anonymous crush” She replied
“Blaze was crushing on her?” Samantha was shocked
“Yeah. Sorry for not telling you. Anyways, He told me he likes you now. He’s waiting for your approval” Malia forced a smile. Samantha sighed deeply.
“Okay Guys…. Samantha paused and inhaled deeply.
Actually, Newton and I kissed again” She finally blurted
“What? Did he know you were a girl before doing such?” Elle asked as they both stared in curiousity
“Not yet. But I’m kinda avoiding him now. Just trying to lay low. He might have a hint if he looks at me deeply. You see, I’m part of his past too” Samantha added
“Ohh. I’m speechless” Malia said.
“I guess we are done. I’ve to leave now”
“What’s gonna happen to us now!!” Elle yelled as they cried the more.
“Our blessed trio??” Samantha cried out.
Malia sighed sadly and turned to leave.
“Wait! Please!” She heard a loud voice. She looked behind and saw Brad.
“Brad?” She whispered. Brad ran to her and gave a smile.
“Good luck” He stretched his hand for a handshake. Malia smiled and took it.
“I hope we don’t meet again” She whispered
“Why?” He asked
“Because I might fall for you if we ever meet again” She replied smiling warmly. Brad chuckled softly.
“Goodbye, Brad” She smiled and began leaving. She turned her head to see them one last time. She was kilometers away now. They were still standing and staring with tears running.
A single tear escaped from Malia’s eye which splashed on the floor as they all waved to her. She waved back and started walking back again.
“Aniio Chingu (Goodbye Friends)” She whispered to herself and finally left their sights.
TBC