VERONICA
When I woke up,the house was very quiet.
What's wrong?
I slowly stood up and went to my attached bathroom, washed my face and quickly brushed my teeth.
I went downstairs to know what was going on.
It's not like my house is usually noisy but I am supposed to feel a presence in the house at least.
As I passed the front of Liam's room,it was silent but the door was partially open so I assumed he wasn't there.
As I got downstairs,I started hearing people speaking in low tones and those voices are the ones I will always known,no matter where I hear them.
Dad was the one talking now.
"What's going on?" I asked as I got there.
mum was looking angry and dad was also looking furious and there was another person there who I guess is the lawyer.
"Honey,you are awake." mum said avoiding my previous question.
"Where is Liam?" I asked as I took in the documents on the table and the scenario.
"He went out." mum replied and I know there is more to the story,he must have seen them.
"So, what's going on now?" I asked my voice breaking as the weight of the divorce hit me.
" your mum and I are thinking about splitting you and Liam,both of you can not be with your mum.
"You can't be serious Casper, don't say your mum and I because,you were the one that suggested it out of your own selfish reasons." mum said raising her voice.
"I can't believe you are trying to separate me and Liam." I said fuming.
This cannot be happening.
"Honey, it's not what you think." my dad said as he came closer to me.
"There is absolutely nothing to think about.
Infact,when you guys know you won't stay together forever,why marry at all because now you are dragging me and Liam into this your bullshit." I said folding my hands on my chest.
"Watch your tone,I'm still your father." dad warned.
"This is just so unbelievable!" I screamed as I ran back to my room.
Mum was calling me but I didn't even respond.
I got inside my room and locked the door,I really need to be alone right now.
I still can't believe this is happening,ever since I heard about the divorce I was trying to convince myself that my parents will change their minds and come to love each other again.
Is this how marriage is?how will you just wake up one morning and decide you are no longer in love?he was even thinking of separating Liam and I? what a joke!
I don't think I will be able to make it to school today,
I feel so drained.
I decided to call Sam.
He received the call and I summerised what happened and he said he is coming over.
I told him to go to school and he can come see me after school but he said he wants to come over, besides he is my best friend and he loves me.
"I love you too." I replied sniffing.
He ended the call after saying he is on his way.
I'm really greatful that Sam decided to come over because even if I say I need to be alone,I still need a friend right now.
So,how is my life going to be now,will it change?and I'm not even leaving mum.
No matter what.
What if dad now get married to one evil step mother like those ones in Disney cartoons or even movies these days.
I can't even imagine a life without mum.
I heard a knock on my door so,I stood up to open it after confirming it was Sam.
He hugged me immediately I closed the door and my tears started again.
Sam has always been there for me just like my mum.
We stood that way for some minutes before I stopped crying and the both of us sat down on my bed.
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After telling him about what happened again,he consoled me and mum came to my door and told me that she is heading out for some hours and I should take care of myself and eat and she loves me but will talk to me when she gets back.
I actually wanted to talk to her.
I need her to tell me that everything is going to be okay no matter what happens.
After she left, I and Sam Ordered pizza with extra cheese and a bucket ice cream.
We took it to my room and watched a very long movie.
Before that,I called Jennifer then she consoled me and told me that she would have come but she is already in school.
She is actually going to a different School from ours so she promised to come over later in the day.
As we were watching a movie,I decided to check my messages.
I saw three from Bryan and it was;
):goodnight.
):Hey,I didn't see you in school today.hope you are okay.
):I'm coming over to your house,I'm really worried.why are you not picking your calls?
I checked my missed calls and saw six missed calls from Bryan.
Shit! he said he is coming over, I haven't even had my bath.
"What's wrong?" Sam asked as he noticed my distress.
"Nothing, I just want to make this call,I will be right back." I replied with a smile as I went outside the room and headed downstairs.
I haven't told Sam about Bryan,I don't even know why I'm hiding it from him besides I'm not doing anything wrong.
Maybe I will tell him after I make this phone call since Bryan is coming over.
The thought of that brought a smile to my face and flutters to my stomach.
As I dialed Bryans number,he picked on the first ring.
"Hey." I said.
"Hello,how are you?" he asked me.
"I'm fine, I saw your calls and messages." I said.
"Yes, I was worried about you and you weren't picking your calls.
You were absent at school so,I wanted to check on you." he replied.
"I'm fine. I wasn't feeling well." I said as I wasn't ready to tell someone else about the divorce.
"I'm coming over,is that okay?" he asked.
"Sure, when do you plan on coming?" I asked him.
This is 5:00pm,jeez! already?
"I will be there in one hour time." he said.
"Okay, I'm really glad you decided to reach out though." I said.
"Yeah, it was nothing." He replied.
"Okay,bye." I said before ending the call.
I went back to the room and told Sam about the outing but I didn't go into much detail because I needed to bath.
"You went out with him?" he asked.
"It's not like that,we just went to get ice cream." I said defending myself.
"I know but I will still continue saying you should be careful.
I seriously have no problem with the guy but we both know the type of reputation he has." Sam said.
"Yeah,I understand but he seem like a nice guy to me but I will still be careful." I said before telling him about Bryan coming over.
"Are you going to be okay?you know,after what happened earlier." he asked.
"Yeah, I'm feeling better. Thanks for always showing up for me." I replied and hugged him.
"You know I will do that anytime, I just want you to be okay." He replied then he left.
I went into the bathroom and decided to take a shower.
VERONICA
When I finished taking a shower,I got inside my room and put on a hoodie and short, after which I put my hair in a ponytail.
As I got downstairs with my phone,I started wondering why Liam isn't back from wherever he went to.
I dialed his number but he didn't receive the call.
Mum wasn't back too so, I'm home alone.
As I went to the living room,I sat down on one of the couches and started going through my phone.
I remembered that Jennifer said she was coming over.
I hope this won't be awkward because, Bryan is also coming over.
As I continued going through my phone,the door bell rang and I quickly took a look around the living room to make sure nothing looks scattered.
As I went to open the door,It happened to be Jennifer.
I was kind of disappointed but I hope it didn't show on my face, I was still happy she showed up though.
I need all the love and care I can get right now.
"Hey." I said as I gave her some space so that she can come in.
"How are you?" she asked as she stared at me and motioned for me to come closer so,we can hug.
I went to her and embraced her in a tight hug then the both of us sat down and I explained what happened but I didn't go into much details.
She couldn't hide her surprise.
"Don't worry, everything is going to be okay.even if they divorce,you still have your mum okay?
How is Liam taking it?" she asked.
"I don't know,I haven't seen him since today but he is obviously not taking it well." I replied suddenly feeling exhausted.
"You are going to be okay." she said again before the door bell rang.
"Are you expecting someone?" she asked.
"Yeah,Bryan." I mouthed.
"As in, Bryan Klein?" she asked obviously shocked.
I haven't told her about me and Bryan being friends.
"Yeah, I will tell you about it later." I replied.
"You better do,I'm going now." she said with a murderous look.
"Thanks for coming." I rushed as I followed her to the door.
As I opened the door, Bryan was smiling.
Oh,that killer smile that make my legs go weak.
"Hey!" he said with the smile still on his face.
"Hi" I replied as Jennifer came out and introduced herself.
"I'm Bryan Klein." he said and the effect he had on ladies didn't go unnoticed by Jennifer.
"Jennifer and we will meet another day,I have somewhere to go." she replied calmly with a smile.
"Okay." he replied as she left.
As he came inside,I started feeling uncomfortable.
I don't even know what to say.
"Please sit." I said as I motioned for him to sit on the couch opposite the one I was sitting on.
"Is there anything I can get you?" I asked.
Why am I so nervous?this is Bryan Klein,we have gone out for ice cream before.
I have even been to his house.
"No, I'm good, thanks though." he replied.
"How are you feeling?" he asked me.
"I'm better, no longer feeling sick." I said.
"That's good to know." he replied still staring at me as if he was looking into my soul.
I quickly diverted my eyes to my hands that we're resting on my thighs.
As if he noticed my discomfort,he tried to fight the laughter.
I started feeling hot,very hot.
I raised my head to look at him and he was smirking.
"Everything okay?" he asked.
"Yeah, why not?" I replied not wanting to give him the satisfaction of knowing how I feel around him.
"Are you sure?" he asked as he stood up and came to the couch I was sitting.
Please don't come closer,I think I'm going to explode.
No doubt,this guy is hot and his piercing eyes are not helping.
"What's wrong,are you still feeling sick?" he asked as he touched my forehead.
I think I melted.
Oh no! don't come closer.
He really don't know the effect he has on me.
"I'm fine." I gulped.
"Your temperature is hot,are you sure you are okay?" he asked actually sounding concerned this time.
"Yeah." I replied as my eyes fell on his lips.
Is it me or did he come closer?
He looked into my eyes as if asking for permission.
"Hey kids!" I hear my mum say as the door opened.
Oh God!
"Hey mum." I said as the both of us separated with shock.
I can't even explain how greatful I am for my mum's arrival.
"And who is this young man?" she asked as she came inside.
"Mum this is Bryan Klein,my friend from school and Bryan this is my mum." I said as I made myself comfortable on the couch.
"Nice to meet you ma'am." he said as he stood up to shake my mum.
"Call me Sarah." she replied as she embraced him in a hug.
"I will just go upstairs and cook dinner, You two have fun." she replied as she left.
We both sat down there stealing glances at each other.
I actually don't know what to say because,we both know what would have happened if my mum didn't come in.
I can't be falling for him,I'm really not ready for a heart break because he is obviously a play boy.
"Your mum is nice." he said breaking the awkward silence.
"Yeah." I replied still looking down.
BRYAN
I noticed Veronica's discomfort when I was talking to her.
Could it possibly be what I'm thinking?I know we decided to be friends but I don't think I can continue denying my feelings for her.
I don't want to scare her awaytoo because,she made it clear that we can only be friends.
I haven't felt this way about any girl before.
I want her.
No,I need her because,after the first time I spoke to her at that party,I couldn't stop thinking about her.
I tried to fight it by focussing on what Hunter did to her but it didn't work out because,the thoughts of her keep coming to my head.
I find myself wondering what she is doing and where she is.
If she is happy or sad but I don't think she feels the same way.
As I went close to her and touched her head,her temperature was hot so I became worried.
I asked her if she was okay and she said yes but I could still sense her discomfort.
When her gaze fell on my lips,I couldn't control myself.
I wanted to kiss her right here but I wasn't sure if it was what she wanted so I looked into her eyes and I was lost in them.
As her mum came inside,I was kind of greatful because,I wasn't sure it would have ended well if I had kissed her.
As her mum went upstairs,we kept stealing glances at each other so I decided to break the silence.
"Your mum is nice." I said.
"Yeah." she replied still looking down.
"So,do you have anything you will like to do?" I asked her as she looked up at me.
"Not really." she replied.
I wanted to ask her to come to my house because Anne obviously wants to see her and I also want to spend more time with her but I don't think I can hold myself for long without kissing that soft tempting lips.
I need to get a grip of myself.
"Can you please see me out?I will like to go.
I just remembered I have somewhere to go." I lied.
"Okay,I'm really greatful you came." she replied with a smile as the both of us stood up.
"I hope you are okay now." I said as I went to hug her.
One hug won't kill.
"Yeah,I'm okay and your company really helped." she said as she let out a nervous laugh after I released her from the hug.
"Is it possible that she feels the same way?" I asked myself with doubt.
"I'm really happy it helped." I told her with my own smile.
She followed me to the door and I told her we will speak later on the phone then I left