VERONICA
I wasn't happy with what happened.
It was really embarrassing when she called me a boyfriend snatcher and he wasn't even dating her.
As we got inside the car,I didn't say anything to him but he was still apologizing and it wasn't his fault so I stopped thinking about what happened.
I wasn't even ready to go back home.
"I'm not ready to go back home,I will be so bored." I said to him and I noticed the small smile that came to his face when he realized that I was really not mad at him.
"Let me take you somewhere then,you might like it." he said.
"Where?" I asked him.
"When we get there you will know." he replied.
As we got to the place,it looked so familiar and that was when I remembered it was the house I came out from the day after the party.
"Is this your house?" I asked.
"Yeah this is where I,my mum and sis live.
Hunter also stays here sometimes." he replied.
"But he is not here right now." he added when he saw my expression at the mention of Hunter.
"What about your dad?" I asked him.
"Well,he is living his own life.
He and my mum are divorced." he said.
"I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have asked." I replied when I saw his pained expression.
"You didn't do anything wrong,I'm over the divorce and It's not like it happened recently." he said as we started going inside the house.
"You should have just said you were taking me to your house." I said with a smile trying to lighten the mood and thank God it worked.
"Where is the fun in that?" Bryan asked grinning.
"Your house is beautiful." I commented.
"Thanks." he replied as we finally got to the front door.
He brought out his keys from his pocket.
"Is anyone home?" I asked.
"My little sister and her nanny will probably be at home but we tend to lock the door everytime because of some reasons and past incident.
"Oh." I replied as he opened the door and we both entered inside but I was shocked with who I saw sitting in what I guess is the living room.
I'm sure Bryan was also shocked because he looked speechless.
Oh God! what's he doing here?
Well,this is like his second home so,why won't he be here?
"I swear I had no idea he was here." Bryan said.
"I know,I believe you so you don't need to panick." I said to him.
"I thought you were going to leave." he said and by now Hunter was already coming towards us with a nasty grin plastered on his face.
"What do we have here?I never knew you were going to grace me with your presence this evening." he said as he stopped at my front.
How I wish I could slap that grin off his face.
"I didn't mean to grace you with my presence Hunter,Infact it's quite the opposite." I replied.
"Well,too bad you are stucked with me unless you want to leave because I'm obviously not leaving." he said with a smirk.
"Hunter,you really need to stop this!she is my guest and I don't appreciate you making her uncomfortable." Bryan interfered.
"Sometimes you gotta share bro." Hunter replied still smilling and I saw Bryans jaw and fist clentched like he was trying to control his anger.
"You really don't want to do this right now." Bryan said with his voice laced with warning.
"Bryan,is that you?" we heard a small voice ask and I turned to see who it was.
She looks so adorable with her blonde hair like Bryans that was packed in a loose ponny tail.
I noticed that her two front teeth were missing.
This must be Bryans younger sister.
"Yes princess" Bryan replied as she ran slowly to him then he picked her up and pecked her on the cheeks.
Her reaction surprised me because,she rubbed the place he pecked her as if trying to clean it and giggling at the same time.
I'm actually happy she came down because, I believe Hunter will want to shut up now.
Her eyes fell on me then she stopped giggling.
"Who is that?" she tried to whisper to Bryan but I still heard her.
"Hi, I'm Veronica but you can call me Vee." I said feeling my name might be too long for her to say.
"Are you Bryans friend?" she asked.
"Yes." I replied with a smile.
"Ok then,my name is Anne and I'm Bryan's baby sister." she said and I could not help but notice the way her gray eyes brightened when she mentioned Bryans name.
She motioned for Bryan to drop her down and I was surprised when she came down and held my hand.
"Will you play Babies with me?" she asked and she looked so cute, I'm very sure Bryan adores her.
Bryan started telling her that I won't stay for long but I will be able to play with her another day and her smile fell so,I told her not to worry that I will play with her today besides, spending few minutes won't hurt.
I saw the happiness in her eyes as she led me to what looked like a toy room.
Bryan looked at me and mouthed sorry with a grin.
Hunter on the other hand just sat down on the chair looking bored.
After playing with Anne, I and Bryan didn't have much time to chat together and by the time I came out of Anne's room,Hunter was already gone and I was truly relieved.
I told Bryan that I enjoyed the time with his sister and I will like to come over again but it's getting late and I need to go home.
He drove me to my house and we made small talks about our lives.
I told him about my elder brother and he told me about other things including his parents divorce.
I didn't tell him about mine though.
As we got to my house,he thanked me again for spending time with him and I told him it was nothing.
We hugged before he left.
As I got home, I couldn't stop thinking about today.
Of course Hunter and Cindy almost spoilt my mood but they didn't succeed.
Cindy especially.
I quickly took off my clothes and went into the bathroom to take a cool shower.
After taking a shower,I put on my night wear and decided to call Jennifer.
I have not spoken to her today and when I wanted to call her earlier ,Bryan called.
I dialed her phone number but she didn't pick so,I left a voicemail telling her to call me.
I didn't call Sam because I didn't tell him about going out with Bryan and I don't know how he will react so, maybe I will tell him tomorrow.
I was not feeling hungry and I was very exhausted after everything that happened today so,I decided to sleep.
BRYAN
To say I'm really happy about spending time with Veronica today,is less than what I'm feeling right now.
Do friends feel this happy when they hang out? I don't think so.
After dropping her at her house,I went back home.
I know Anne likes her,who wouldn't?
As I got home,I quickly took a shower and when I lay down on my bed,I started replaying everything that happened today.
Hunter really had some nerves.
As that thought came to me,the need to protect her kicked in.
I won't let anyone hurt her,not even my cousin.
After texting her goodnight,I slept off.
I can't wait to see her tomorrow.
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I woke up with my alarm clock ringing and surprisingly I didn't feel annoyed by the sound, I felt happy instead.
As I took my time to brush my teeth and take my bath,I couldn't stop myself from thinking about Veronica.
Her smile,eyes,hair, even her scent.
What's wrong with me?
I really need to get laid but I don't think that will solve anything.
After dressing up for school,I went downstairs and saw mum, greeted her and pecked her on her cheeks.
"You look really happy today." she commented.
"Do I?" I asked smilling as Anne rushed downstairs.
She ran towards mum and mum picked her up smilling as she pecked her on her lips.
"So,how did my baby sleep?" mum asked her.
"I slept like a baby." she replied as she burried her face under mum's chin.
After we all ate breakfast,I stood up and told mum that I will be off to school but I didn't make it to the door before Anne threw her question at me.
"Will Vee come over today?" she asked her eyes sparkling with happiness.
"I'm not sure,but I will try to convince her."I added when I saw her smile fall.
"Okay." she replied.
"Who is Vee?" mum asked.
"A friend."I replied.
"You mean one of your toys." mum said as she stood up from the dinning table and started clearing her plate away from the table.
"Mum, I'm capable of having Friends." I said with an eye roll.
"Definitely not a female one because,all the females you have brought to this house are not what I want to talk about." she said with a negative nod.
"Well, this one is different,she is just a friend." I said not wanting to discuss my sexual life with her.
"Whatever young man." she said as she headed to the kitchen with Anne hot on her heels.
I went out of the house and got into my car before I drove off to school.
As I got to school, I headed to my locker and brought out my books for the classes before break.
As I closed my locker,I saw Hunter staring at me.
"What do you want?" I asked him with annoyance clear in my voice.
I really don't want to think about what happened yesterday.
"Come on!you can't be serious.
So, because of a common girl you want to hold grudges with me,are you that pussy wipped?" he asked as we continued walking to class.
"It's not about being pussy wipped and trust me when I say I don't enjoy holding grudges with you but you need to man up and know your mistakes and wrongs.
You offended her and you fucked up badly. I remember warning you not to do anything to her but you didn't listen and now look at where it led you to." I said to him.
"Why are you acting as if you don't want the same thing I want from her?" he asked smirking.
"You see, that's where you are wrong. It's not every guy that approaches a girl that wants to get into her pants.
I might not know what I want from her but I'm very sure I'm happy with the way our friendship is going and you really need to realize your mistakes and appologize.
No sane guy will do that to a girl and react rudely afterwards." I said and his expression showed me that my word somehow got to him.
He didn't say anything in reply as we got to class.
I quickly scanned Veronica's seat but she wasn't there.
Maybe she is running late.
After some minutes,I couldn't help myself because,she still hasn't showed up.
I wanted to ask Sam as I know he is the closest person to her but unfortunately,he wasn't in class too.
I started getting worried and I was surprised because I haven't felt that way concerning someone that is not my mum or Anne and Maybe Hunter because he is my favorite Cousin and he is also like a brother to me.
I quickly sent her a text to see if she is okay but I didn't receive any reply.
I noticed she hasn't even read the goodnight text I sent to her yesterday.
Everything better be good.
When the second teacher came to class that day,I realized she wasn't going to show up.
Maybe I will try to visit her after school.
What's wrong with me?I never visit a girl unless I want to bang her.
Well,there is a first time for everything because,I think I will do anything for Veronica.