Our capacity to draw happiness from aesthetic objects or material goods in fact seems critically dependent on our first satisfying a more important range of emotional or psychological needs, among them the need for understanding, for love, expression and respect. "– Alain De Botton
Heidi
It's been 24hours since Tessy was discharged from the hospital after her accident. I drove her home and her brothers were very happy to see us.
"Welcome home " They hugged her. I was glad that she was finally better.
She asked me to escort her to her room after settling down. We both went to her room because she had something to tell me. I wonder what she had to say, but I had questions I needed answers to.
"You never told me what happened" I sat on her bed.
"I know. Heidi please promise me you won't tell my mum about this? " She pleaded with me. I had no option than nod my head in agreement.
"It was him! " Her words were full of hate and I understood who she meant.
"But why? " I asked.
"He told me to tell my step dad to stay off the contract and that he was interested in it" She told me.
Her biological father is one hell of an asshole, sorry to say, but it is the truth. Upon all his money he still wants the little thing that he wasn't interested in the first place all because of his thirsty revenge.
"Forget about him and move on with your live. He's not worth it but the next time he attacks you, we will involve the police" I told her and she agreed.
I left a couple minutes later to rest up for school tomorrow. My phone buzzed on the bed and I picked it up. I identified the caller and it was Gregory. We spoke for a while longer and ended the call to sleep.
Mum and Dad are coming home today and I was so eager to see them. I know my grandparents would be sending me some goodies as well.
I took out a turquoise blue tank top, high waisted jeans skirt that ended just below my knee and slipped on my black adidas sneakers. And I was ready to go.
It didn't take me long to get to school. Tessy was already waiting by the locker when I got there. We took out our books and went to class.
"Hey, handsome" Demi walked to us flirting with Gregory. "Hey Heidi"I smiled at her.
" Is our date on for tonight? "She asked. What date is she talking about? How did this happen?
" I'm sorry to disappoint you but I have plans I can't change. We are having a little gathering at Heidi's place. "He told her.
" I don't mind coming or what do you say Heidi? "I didn't mind her coming as far she doesn't spoil our fun.
" You can tag along "I told her and I left with Tessy to the changing room. We had P. E and I didn't want to be late.
I had to plead with Tessy not to intentionally exit our plans knowing that Demi would be tagging along. She only told me she wouldn't miss it for anything and we parted ways. I had to get everything set, bake some cookies and cupcakes then make juice. I gave the maids an off day so they were in their chambers.
"This smells nice" I heard Tessy say.
"You're back early" I turned to face her.
"I wanted to help " She said getting the cookies and cupcakes to the other sitting room made specifically for me.
Gregory arrived with Demi who was all over him. I felt a sharp pain in my chest and Tessy noticed my discomfort. She assured me everything would turn out fine. Not until I saw Trevor.
"You invited Trevor? " I looked at her in awe.
"Obviously" She held me as Trevor approached us and handed me a bag of chips and salsa. I thanked him and took it.
We started off with a game of scramble. I thought I was the pro at this but not anymore when Trevor was involved. I kept looking at them and it was really hurting seeing them. I mentally had to slap myself to get back to reality.
"Let's play truth or dare" Demi suggested and everyone agreed. She was asked to start and the first thing she said was, "Greg, would you ever date me? " And of course he ignorantly said yes. I feel sick just watching them.
It was Tessy's turn and, "Heidi, I dare you to go out with Trevor ". Why would she do this? Is she doing this because of what I told her about Gregory? I know I should be happy at least it'll help me wake up from this feelings I've started to develop for Gregory. So I had a date with Trevor and all thanks to Tessy. I mouthed her a thank you.
We wrapped up with the games and moved on to the cookies and juice. Trevor is such a gentleman and I never noticed him? How is that possible? We are all in the same class yet I am only getting to know him just recently.
It's probably because I was more focused on Gregory and so I didn't notice anyone else. I need to get him out of my mind and heart. I really need to get him out. We can only be friends and nothing more than that. Just friends and it's high time I accepted that fact.
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