MY CHILDHOOD CRUSH - CHAPTER 35&36
“f-__-k Richie……”
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NEXT DAY.
May walked out of her room with the aim of jogging for the next thirty minutes to clear her head.
Finding out Daniel is her unknown lover has been real hard for her as she kept thinking about it. The sweet feeling she had while chatting with him is different from the one she’s having now, knowing he’s the one.
She bumped into Daniel immediately she came out of the girls dorm.
“I’m sorry, I didn’t see you”Daniel apologized but she only kept staring.
“I’ve been meaning to talk to you….”
“There’s nothing to talk about”she said and tried walking but he stopped her.
“I swear I didn’t know you were the one I was chatting with”he said.
“You regret it?”she asked with a sign of disappointment.
“No no….”
“Wanna jog?”she cut in and he looked at what he’s putting on.
“Just accompany me, we could talk through it”she said and like that, they both jogged away.
“Emily found out before me but she kept it away cause I didn’t do what she suggested by asking for your photo”she said.
“I’m glad you didn’t, finding out this way is cool”he smiled and for the first time since they’ve been together with the others, she admired his smile.
“Do you h@?? the fact that it’s me?”he asked.
“No, I’m just…I don’t know how I feel but I’m too surprised. We see everyday and don’t talk….. you know it’s surprising”she said.
“Let’s go on a date”he said and she stopped jogging, making him do same.
“A date?”she stuttered.
“Yeah, I wanna know more about you”he smiled.
“Promise to act bold and not shy or too quiet?”she asked.
“What! I’m not like that”he chuckled.
“You are”she said, jogging again while he followed.
“You really don’t know me, I’m more than that!”
“I see!”
“I really am!”
Their laughter filled the area as they jogged. Who knew they’d get along so quick.
Finn who’s walking with Alex saw them and sighed. He got the news from Emily about them so it’s no news anymore.
“You should just move on”Alex said and he scoffed.
“You don’t even know anything about falling in love”
“Says who?”Alex snapped, going after him.
Maybe giving things we don’t wanna try out will help eventually. Going to his therapist daily has improved him and he’s glad about it.
Thinking about it, he wonders why he rejected going at first but as the saying goes…. everything happens for a reason and there surely is a reason for that which he doesn’t know yet.
He sighted Emily walking as she talked to someone on phone.
“I’ll catch up with you later!”he said to Finn and without waiting for his reply, he ran over to Emily. Not allowing her notice him, he walked behind her.
“And why would I wanna come to a twelve year old invitation to a dinner”Emily said and with that, you could guess it’s Paul she’s talking to.
*Mom’s hosting it and I decided to invite you*Paul said..
“I’ll think about it but I’m not saying yes yet”she said..
*That’s great, I’ll call later, bye!*
“Don’t call….”he hung up before she could finish.
“Silly brat”she smiled.
“Hey”Alex walked beside her and she flinched.
“You startled me!”
“I didn’t mean to”he said..
“As if “she scoffed, walking away while he followed.
“I’ve finally decided on apologizing”he said after a while of walking.
“How sweet hearing it from you!”she said sarcastically with a scoff and he stopped walking but she didn’t.
“I’m sorry Emily!”he said like a kid who practiced for a week before getting it right.
Emily stopped on her track. Hearing those words from him would take a miracle so it’s shocking. She turned to him.
“I’m sorry Emily, for being a jerk, for being a pest, for just everything”he said.
“Did you practice that?”she chuckled.
“I swear I did and it wasn’t easy”he said and she laughed.
“I’m sorry wasn’t easy in saying! Jeez! You’re crazy”she laughed and he smiled, maybe he’s just noticing but he likes her smile.
“My apology accepted?”he asked.
“Bribe me”she said.
“With what?”he asked..
“Maybe you didn’t learn that but for a start, buy me ice cream”she said.
“Ice cream?”
“Hm hm”she nodded like a child.
“Let’s go then”he took her hand and she gasped then pulled it off his hold.
“I’m sorry”he said, making the atmosphere awkward.
“You’re guessing the flavour I like”she began walking forward and he followed.
“That’s unfair!”he groaned like a kid as they both walked away.
**
A WEEK LATER..
We could say things are going smoothly for the couples and singles.
Annie’s dinner party is tonight and off course they’re all attending.
It’s a week to writing of exams and also, almost New Year.
Much celebration coming up since Christmas is before New Year and there’s also eves for the both celebration.
Arabella put in her last needed stuff as she walked out with Julie and Fiona. Through much persuading, Fiona agreed to go with.
They met others already ready in the bus Richie ordered. Finn’s driving.
They’re ten in total, including Alex which seem shocking but interesting.
“Morning babe”Richie pecked Arabella’s lip as he took her back.
“I want I’ve cream”she pouted like a child as they got on the bus. Fiona made silly faces as she watched Arabella act like a kid.
Her gaze moved to Vince and Julie who won’t stop laughing at what they’re watching. She smiled genuinely. She has been able to move on through the past few days. Focusing on her studies which she loves doing best and she could bet she’s having first class this year, how proud would her parents be. She smiled at the thought of that before resting her head with her eyes closed.
May and Daniel are off course getting together and it’s amazing.
The drive to Richie’s home took long, close to three hours since Finn was fast. The girls were already sleeping by the time they arrived.
Richie carried Arabella in a burial style same as Vince and Daniel. Fiona eventually woke up due to the little noise they made.
“Good luck with her”Finn tapped Alex as he followed the others.
“Emily”Alex whispered in her ear but it’s not working.
“Don’t get angry once you wake up”he muffled and also carried her. Paul was already at the entrance.
“Hey!”
“Is that sassy Emily? I thought she won’t be coming!”Paul said with excitement.
“Liking her this much isn’t good”Alex scoffed and walked in.
“Hi aunt!”he smiled at her which made her stare in shock as he took the stairs. Seems he knows his way around.
“You didn’t tell me you both started talking”Annie said to Richie who’s just coming down from dropping Arabella.
“Who?”
“Alex”she mouthed.
“Skipped my mind but he’s getting along, he went to see a therapist”Richie said.
“That’s nice”she smiled.
“We’re ten in total”he said as they both walked to the kitchen.
“Nice seeing you bring friends but are you all in a relationship?”she asked and he laughed.
“The guys were all with a girl”she said.
“You didn’t see Fiona and Finn?”he said.
“They’re obviously dating with the f and f name stuff”she said.
“Woah, I haven’t thought of that”he smiled.
“Courtney would be back soon, she went to see a man”Annie whispered.
“Good she’s getting out of her shell”he said.
“Exactly”
“Thought she was given just a week off?”he asked.
“She talked to her boss, more like lied”she said and he chuckled.
“I’m thirsty”Fiona walked in.
“Hii Fiona!”Annie smiled at her, handing her a glass of water.
“Thanks…..”
“Aunt”Annie completed.
“Thanks aunt”she smiled and walked out.
“She’s pretty”Annie gushed.
“Can you stop this with every girl you see? Not like it’s your first time seeing her”Richie groaned, walking out.
“Then pray I birth a female child cause I’m scared if I get pregnant it’d be a boy!”she shouted.
**
NIGHT.
They dinning table is filled up with different foods.
“You’re great aunt!”Arabella smiled as they all came down.
“She should get her own restaurant”Julie said, taking her own seat as the first person.
“Sit next to me best friend!”she said.
“I’m going nowhere!”Vince smiled as he sat next to her.
“Best friend? Aren’t they dating?”Annie asked May who’s next to her.
“They’re one crazy kind of couple”May chuckled.
“Shall we eat?”Finn groaned as they all sat down.
“One more person”Annie said and they all groaned. Just then, Courtney entered.
“There Ara!”Paul pointed.
“Mom!!”Arabella screamed as she rushed to her, jumping on her.
“Easy!”Courtney laughed.
TBC