That night, I didn't have dinner. I got into my bed and called my friend Flavia. I wanted to tell her what happened.
"Hey friend, you didn't call me yesterday. what happened?" ... she answered the call.
"I was a bit busy love and I'm sorry for not calling you. Today I went out for lunch with this other guy." ... I added.
"Heee..., tell me more. Who is the new guy?" she asked with excitement. Flavia was curious to know about the guy.
"His name is Phill, I met him the first day I came here."... I told her.
"What is he like?"
"He is tall, dark in colour, and handsome"
"Girl....!! Tell me everything happened."
"There is nothing to tell, I'm not his type though."
"what do you mean you are not his type? Love doesn't matter if you are of the same type or anything. If the person loves you, he just loves you, there is nothing you can do to stop love."... She said.
"Phil is not the man you think he is. He is rude and arrogant. What he cares more about are his power and money. I don't think he can love someone that much."
"What made you say such things about him, do you despise him that much? I thought you told me that he took you out for lunch today, how come he is now bad?"... She asked.
I never wanted to tell Flavia that I was developing feelings for Phill, but I didn't want to date him because I was still dating Valentine even though he was far. I was still doubting him, he had money and he can get any beautiful girl he want.
"I don't know why but he is rich and I don't even know him much."
"Come on girl, then give him a chance and get to know him. Don't try to ignore your feelings just because you are scared of the person for who people think he is."... She said, trying to convince me.
"I'm not"
"Then go for him."... She said.
I knew Flavia wanted nothing, but happiness for me. Since our childhood, we have been together and cared for each other. I knew whatever she said was true but I didn't know why I couldn't let go of Valentine and date someone else. I loved him so much. But I had to move on and make friends in Ehenye.
"I will think about it, you bad girl."... I teased her.
We both laughed.
"but remember, I'm still dating Valentine."... I let out.
"Of course, I know. So you think he will be alone here while you are there? Just think about it."... She said.
"How can you say such things about him. You know he loves me so much."... I said.
"Poor girl, you are so blinded by his love. Of course, he loves you so much but do you expect Valentine to be alone for such a long time, just waiting for you to come back?"... She asked.
"Don't be negative always. Maybe he will."
"Maybe he won't"
"Alright, I will see."
"Good girl! Just be careful okay." she always makes sure I'm happy. Did Phill kiss you?" Flavia asked.
"No, he didn't. why are you asking such questions?"
"I just wanted to know." she laughed.
We had been talking for a long time. We said goodbye and I slept. The next day I woke up and freshen up. I went to the living room to greet everyone and had something to eat since I was hungry. Uncle didn't go to work that day. He told us that he had bad news. He told us that he was going to Windhoek for work. He was moving with work. He told us that he couldn't leave us in the house alone, so he called his sister Anna to come to stay with us. He told us that Anna was not coming anytime soon because she had to prepare her things.
That day, the house was quiet as if we were not around. Everyone was sad, especially Adel. She had been with Father all the past years since her mother passed on. She felt lonely and she wanted to go with her father but she couldn't because of school. Uncle Teo told us that he would be coming to visit us every time he got time. We packed all his things.
In the evening we prepared dinner and we ate together. We watched a nice movie together and Adel was all over his father since he was leaving. After the movie, everyone went to his room to sleep.
I went into my room and called my mom. I told her about Uncle Teo moving to Windhoek. She told me that he informed her already. My mom advised me to take care of myself and study hard. She added that I only moved to Ehenye for school and she warned me to keep that in my mind and stay away from bad friends. I told her that I won't disappoint her.
After talking to my mom, Phill called. He had nothing much to say to me. All he wanted from me was only one thing. To date me.
"I won't rest until I made you mine."... He said.
"I see you as a tired man already, because that won't happen." I tried discouraging him but all he wanted was me.
"I have never met someone stubborn like you, Mia."
Phill was a man who could get anything he wanted just because he had money. He doesn't struggle to get any girl of his choice. Many girls were after his money but he was never interested in any of them. When he saw Mia, his heart moved. He admired her so much. He couldn't believe why he was after the poor girl after all the beautiful and rich girls. He wanted her so badly. He sometimes asked himself if she did something to him. He just met Mia and she was already all over his mind.
He said many things on the call and I didn't care. Deep down, I knew I was developing feelings for him. After talking to him I slept. In the morning I woke up and went to the kitchen where Adel was. She was busy preparing Food for uncle. I assisted her with cooking and packing. We were telling stories and laughing as we packed uncle Teo's things in the car. It was a beautiful morning and everyone was happy. After uncle was done with everything, he had to travel while it was still cold. The atmosphere was filled with sadness again. We hugged him goodbye. Adel was crying. She was missing her father even if he was still in front of her. They hugged again and uncle Teo left.
We were just alone in the house. Uncle Teo told the neighbours to check on us while aunt Anna was coming in a week. We watched a movie to cheer Adel up. I rubbed her back while she leaned on me.
"Can I tell you something?"... She broke the silence.
"yes go on, tell me."
"I don't like aunt Anna." I couldn't believe what she just said.
"Why?"
"You will find out yourself." She stood up from the couch to get a glass of water. She added, "We will be her nanny once she gets her."
"How do you know?"
"She was once here when my father was in the hospital. Trust me, I did all the house chores while the Queen was just in her room and watching tv.
"Why was she like that? After all your father was sick?"
"I don't know, I heard from people that she didn't like my mom."... She said.
"That's bad."
"Yeah"... She said and set down.
"But don't worry, we will show her, her place this time."... I gave Adel some false hope.
I was soft and arguing with an elder was not my thing. I promised to take care of Adel and made sure that nobody misbehaved or mistreat her. She was still young and she needed not to feel lonely since her father was far from her.
A week passed and Phill was still after me. I was still scared to date him. He always made sure that he called me. He sometimes comes over because Adel told him that we were just home alone and Uncle Teo travelled to Windhoek. Valentine texts sometimes and he could go a day without texting or calling me. We were getting closer to each other with Phill.