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Anthony's POV
So Nora and I started dating when we started high school. Imma start from when we just met.
I was the kinda guy, that just had this cool look without even saying a word. Due to my height, and handsome look, I even got my seniors drooling over me. But my mom's "good luck" sweater had them laughing.
I heard someone mention something about it being cute. I'm not cute 😒.
It was at the time I had decided to keep the sweater in my bag, which was in my class, that Nora and her friends came down to the hall. But unfortunately for me, a hot senior passed and winked at me, and that was what I was focused on when I bumped into her.
"What the hell is wrong with you?" She half yelled.
"Nora calm down." Her friend Jessica (may her perfect soul rest in peace 🕊️) calmed her. But she wouldn't listen.
I was about to walk out there's no way sorry was gonna one from my mouth, because she already ruined it. By now, we'd received so many attention.
"You gotta say sorry." She said as she stopped me from leaving.
There's no way I'd say sorry to this mf😡. It was my first day in the school, and I needed no attention from teachers. None of them were in the hall, but I knew sooner or later they'd come.
"Sorry." I said to her with obvious fake smile, as she let go of my hand.
"Ugly ass bitch." I cooed as I walked away.
It either took her minutes to understand or she was not ready to react, because she said nothing.
During lunch, one of her friends came to meet me and apologize
Not Jessica, Laura, Laura Harrison. Laura had an obvious crush on me, and the fact she was kinda ugly pissed me off.
She came to apologize, but immediately she saw Nora she ran towards her with her food. After a week, I realized she was kinda scared of Nora. So Nora was the boss of their squad.
The first two months were difficult, because Nora would always pick on me. And trust me, it was not as if she crushed on me or sth. It was far from it, she HATED me, just because I bumped into her.
Some people called us MADE FOR EACH OTHER and it pissed both of us. Most especially Laura, she'd stand up and confront the whole class and say, "It's not true, they are real enemies."
When it was second term, and I'd already gotten used to our usual fights. But, she turned cold, she would not even step on my foot. I knew something was wrong with her, she was still friendly with those she talked with, but I could tell her smiles were fake.
Then one day I went to the library to drop a book I borrowed and saw her alone. Everyone else was in the class or somewhere out gisting but she was alone reading, that was what I thought. Till I saw a tear drop off her eye.
"Hey!" I whispered, because the library keeper was so strict. She cleaned and eyes and opened the next page of the book.
"C'mon, I might look like a fool, but trust me I ain't." I tried to joke as I sat beside her.
"What do you want?" She asked me.
"I've noticed since after our break, you changed." I said to her.
"Are you okay?" I said calmly, and my heartbeat increased.
"It's none of your business." She said to me, and focused on the book she was reading.
But I did not want no as an answer, normally if it was anyone, I won't care or even if I do, I won't insist too much. But, for some reasons I could not accept no from her, I wanted an answer.
"You can... You can trust me." I assured her as I placed my left hand on her right hand.
"My... boyfriend cheated on me recently." She managed to say.
"And I had to break up with him." She added as little tear drop from her eyes.
I had a little pity on her, but c'mon it was good she knew he was cheating on him. She should be happy it did not take longer 😶.
"Oh." I said, not knowing what to say to console her.
"Is that all you'll say." She said after about five minutes silence.
What did she expect me to say?
"I'm terrible at stuffs like this." I smiled.
"And I thought you were a player." She said, which made me laugh.
And the next thing I heard was "shsssshhh" from the library keeper.
"Me, player?" I asked her and she nodded her head positively.
"Well, now you know I'm far from that." I answered and the first time that term, even year, I saw her real smile.
It was then I realized I started falling in love with Nora. Ever since then we became friends, the whole class were surprised when we came back to the class as friends. Then the week after valentine came, I was going to confess my feelings to her on val, but she was ill, so I held back.
I visited her, and we spent time together it was fun. When she came back, I wanted to hug her like everyone else, but I held my cool, and just said "welcome stubborn girl."
"You should learn how to use your words." She said and then she hugged me tight, which surprised me, and everyone else.
Our teacher came and we all got to our seats. During lunch I was on my own, had a little argument with my friends. Then Nora came over, "hey..." She said to me and sat opposite to me.
"Nora." I smiled and an obvious blush was on her face.
"Your heart was beating real fast when I hugged you." She started
"Do you have something to tell me?" She asked and I choked on my spit.
"Are you okay?" She asked me as she passed water over to me, and we caught everyone's attention.
I took that opportunity and stood up.
"I love you Nora." I said with my one of my knees down.
"You know how terrible I am with things like this, so I might sound too plain." I explained to her.
And I could hear some "awwwwwnnnn", I took a heavy breath and asked "Nora Jonathan, would you be my girlfriend?"
And everyone was yelling "yes!!yes!!!"
And then she said "No!", and ran off with tears on her face.
I was so disappointed, but maybe she had not gotten over her ex.
"Sorry man!" A senior said to me and others too.
My eyes were filled with tears, I have never been rejected before. If she'd be happy with us just being friends, I'd b contented I thought. As I stood up, and tried to find her.
"Hey." I said to her as I found her in the basketball court alone.
"Hey" she answered with tears in her face.
"C'mon don't cry, I shouldn't have done that. You haven't gotten over HIM right?" I asked her but instead she stared directly at my eyes, and hugged me.
I was convinced, I was right. Tear started forming in my eyes but I wiped it off immediately and hugged her back.
"You don't have to worry. I'm fine with us being friends." I assured her.
"But...." She tried to say and I cut her in "no buts. And if it's about during lunch, forget it."
"No, I don't want to forget it." She pulled out from the hug and looked back into my eyes.
"I'm sorry Tony, I was just too surprised." She said and my heart beat increased.
"I..... I... I love you." She said with her eyes closed.
"I love you Anthony Thomas." With a little seduction in the time she used, she said.
"But...." I said still confused.
"I was just scared." She said.
"Will you.....?" I asked and she said "Yes." Even before I could finish my sentence. And the next thing her lips were on mine.
We started dating, had so many arguments, and about a section later I had to leave for Canada. We were still together then, and my love for her kept getting deeper, but it seemed hers was fading away
Laura texted me, and told me Nora had gotten back with her ex boyfriend. I was so surprised and most especially disappointed. I could not believe, till I saw a video of both of them together. It seemed they were both drunk in the video, but the most annoying part was when they kissed.
I asked Nora, when last they spoke and she told me after their break up. She lied to me, I started loosing trust and interest in her, and decided to move on with a girl called Helen I met in Canada.
But I could not stop comparing her to Nora, who I am still in love with it. They say there's a thin line between love and hate, and I hard to learn that the hard way. I hate her face, her personality and everything about her, but still I can't let go of the great times we spent together. I can't stop comparing every single girl I meet with her.
And now fate played with my feelings and brought me back not only to New York City, but her family house. Where she lives. But, I'd make sure I avoid her, I'm not ready to head any of her stupid stories or get into an argument with her.
I am better off without a liar like her!
I drove off her house, to the hotel I was lodged in. I'd have to call father, I can't take this job. My heart is even beginning to ache.
Dan's POV
I got home around 11pm and decided to change. Auny complained I got home too late. She has no idea about the devil she's fighting for. I can't forget what she displayed this morning.
I took my shower and came out only to see the monster.
"What the hell are you doing here?" I asked her and she smiled, and laid flat on the bed.
"Can't I stay with my future husband?" She asked.
Why can't she let me enjoy peace for once???
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