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☎ Elle? I’m angry and disappointed, What the hell happened! Even the guy h@ťěd that. I’m sure he’s also angry at me.
☎ I’m sorry, Lia. But it isn’t my fault
☎ Oh Goodness. Then who else? Agnes? Come on! You’re 21…You can still come out when you desire. You even go out to night clubs secretly.
☎ I’m gonna make it up to him but not now.
☎ Okay.. Just keep me updated! And please.. No more disappointment
☎ I promise babe.
☎ Alright. But Elle, What happened?
☎ Huh? About?
☎ Why didn’t you show up?
☎ It was sudden and unexpected though. The church declared a Week “fast and prayer”. You know I can’t go on a date without eating something. It might look awkward to the guy.
☎ Yeah. I guess you are right.
☎ Yeah. So, Lia. Till then?.
☎ Oh… Yeah, Sure. Hang up please, I think I’m getting a phone call.
☎ It’s late though. Who’s calling?,, Giselle asked.
Malia looked at her phone’s screen and sighed tiredly.
☎ It’s Uh,No one
Malia inhaled deeply before picking the phone call.
☎ Hello? She said
☎ Hey, Chubs! Why did you hang up on me earlier today!
☎ Chubs?
☎ Yeah. Chubs.
☎ Huh? Who are you referring to as “chubs”
☎ You
☎ Me?
☎ Yup!
☎Huh? Why are you calling me that?
☎ It’s your nickname.
☎ Why that? It’s not funny! Is it because I’m fat and chubby? It’s not a nickname! It’s an insult!
☎ No… Goodness, Why are you so out of it? I get you are pissed but you shouldn’t throw it out on me like that. I’m sorry.
Malia felt bad hearing his sincere voice. His apology made her feel sorry for her rough character and statement.
☎ No. Don’t mind me–I’m sorry about that. It’s just i–have a lot of things going through my head. I’m so sorry.
☎ Do you mind sharing it with me. I’m good with secrets in case you are being doubtful of me.
☎ I’m going to think about it.
☎ Then should we meet tomorrow?
☎ Tomorrow? Why?
☎ For a drink? We should know more about ourselves or don’t you think so?
☎ Okay then. There isn’t a problem about that , Flora replied with a sigh.
☎ Okay. Goodnight Chubs!
☎ Hey!!!
☎ Let me give you a spoiler! C stands for “cute”
☎ Huh?
☎ Do you wanna know what the rest of the alphabet stands for?
☎ Hmm, Probably?
☎ Then we meet tomorrow at my place.
☎ What of Newton? He might—
☎ Ssh!–He hushed loudly. –It’s a Sunday, and you are even an invited guest of mine. You are still gonna come over right?
☎ I will. Good night, I’m hanging up–Beep!
“She could have allowed me to reply before she hanged up!”Brad whispered to himself as he went back to bed.
THE NEXT DAY**
“You want more?” Brad asked holding the jar of
chilled drink.
“No, It’s fine” Malia replied using a wiper on her mouth. Just then, Newton entered the room where they were.
“Hey Newton”Malia greeted with a wave. Newton nodded keeping a stern face.
“Where’s your friend?” He asked now turning his gaze to her.
“Probably at home? Brad was the one that invited me… Oh, I haven’t seen Blaze ? Where’s he?” Malia asked
“He’s resting or something, But he’s in his room right now” Newton replied leaving.
“Hey! Bro? Where are you off to?” Brad yelled.
Newton sighed and looked behind staring at Brad.
“I’m gonna take a walk. Later, dude” Newton replied leaving.
He eventually left the scene.
“Malia, Are you now curious about the rest?” Brad asked bulging his eyes.
“Well. I’m not curious though. Say it if you want to”
“The H stands for “Hot“…
“What? Hot?–She scoffed loudly. “I guess I was the stupid one to come here, Bye.. I’m off.. Don’t call me for this ever again! Gosh!! You are just being cheesy and silly” She said strapping her bag on. She stood up and was about to leave when Brad’s voice jolted her.
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Malia? Do you wanna talk about it, The thing that made you pissed off yesterday and couldn’t leave your head?”
“No. Forget about it, Maybe later” Malia retorted
“What about talking about “You?”
“Me?” She asked now turning to him.
“Yeah. You” He replied
“What do you wanna talk about me?”
“Why you couldn’t go on with your dreams, What you dream was, What you could do to realize it again.– Do you need support or a plan? Don’t worry, I’m here” He smiled.
Malia sighed deeply, she looked at him and bit inside her lips hard.
“Brad, Nothing can bring back my dream. It isn’t just broken, I lost it…. A long time ago” She replied sharply. She left immediately not minding to hear or say more. Brad sighed sadly.
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Newton was scrolling on the street of Seoul when he saw a Salon. He touched his hair and inhaled deeply.
“Should I just cut it low a bit?, Well… It’s gonna make me look good and it’s even getting longer” He thought. Eventually, He entered and he was attended to.
He was shocked when his eyes met with Samantha. However, She didn’t see him.
Likewise, Samantha was also cutting her hair cut. Her hair was getting longer. She was a girl after all. Her hair couldn’t possibly fool anymore. She always made sure it was low and good looking.
Soon, Samantha was done. She paid and was about leaving when someone’s hand held hers. She looked back at the person shocked.
“Huh?” She hiccuped loudly. It was Newton. She felt her heart beating fast. She couldn’t even bear to look at him.
“Can you wait for me?” He asked quickly.
“What? Why?” She struggled to reply.
“Let’s talk” He replied
“Abo–She paused and hiccuped again.
“Okay. I’m gonna wait” She replied. Newton smiled and let go of his hand from Samantha’.
Samantha slowly walked to a vacant seat and sat down. Minutes later, Newton was done. He gave her a signal and they both walked out. As usual, He had lots of girls on him asking for selfies and autographs. He quickly satisfied them and they went on their way.
“Let’s just take a walk and talk a bit, what do you think?” He asked.
“What?” She whispered. Samantha hiccuped again.
“Do you want a bottle of water, You keep hiccuping?” He asked scratching his hair.
“No.. I’m fine, Let’s just talk here. I’ve got lots of things to do at home”
“Are you very busy?”
“Certainly”
“With?” He asked
“Studying” She replied
“Studying?”
“Yeah. We are gonna catch up and talk as you want tomorrow. But not today, Sorry” She said now running from him.
“Okay then” He replied watching her run from sight.
MONDAY MORNING,THE NEXT DAY**
Giselle was sent to the market that morning to get some food stuffs for the night.They was still on fast so she felt tired and hungry.
She decided to take a short route to the market though it was a narrow and dangerous just like how every one rumuored about. She mustered up her courage and walked down the lonely road.
While walking, She saw some hefty men, They were three in number. They looked like thieves. They had cigarettes on their mouth. Elle saw some hard drugs and alcohol beside them. Some even held sharp objects. She gasped in fear and stylishly turned back trying to escape from her doom she met.
“Where do you think you are going pretty?” A thick voice snapped. She stopped immediately and swallowed hard in fear. She felt her legs shake.
She started regretting why she followed that area. If only she could turn back time. It seemed luck had ran out of her and she possibly had no option since they were no single passerby.
She faced them and knelt down crying. She began pleading for her life and even the money she held.
She couldn’t lose any, not at this time. However, The men just laughed. They were’nt ready for games. One of them who seemed like he was the eldest and the boss touched her hair and tucked it behind her ear. He blew out the cigarette thick smoke from his mouth to her face. Elle closed her eyes tightly with tears still streaming down her face.
“You are pretty, I wonder how you might taste” His deep voice asked. The others laughed.
“Should we give her a try?” The man asked
“No–,, You should give me a try first!” A voice at the other end yelled angrily.
Elle quickly opened her eyes and turned behind trying to see the hero….
***I’ve noticed the likes, comments and shares are getting low instead of improving. That’s why I made this chapter short, I was actually going to even type it longer and better .I can’t be thinking, typing and typing and then get no encouragement for it. If you guys can’t comment and share. It simply means “No Story” till it reaches the requirements. It’s only your massive Likes, Comments and Shares that can unlock it. Let me see how many days I can rest?***
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