In a sheer dark room. A masked man can be spotted seated in the middle of the room wholly shrouded by the darkness of the room.
"Is everything set?" The man voiced out.
"Yes boss" A man responded sharply as though reminding him that's he leaves no room for mistake to occupy. He bow slightly.
The man grinned while he reduplicates his nodding slowly.
"Tonight at the party, Snop Jay will die." He said with a slight sarcastic smile. The man standing slightly gasped.
" Um... Boss, how's that possible i mean what if he doesn't show up and ended up foiling our entire gigantic plan." The man asked inquisitively."
The mysterious man just scoffed in response.
"He will" came his simple answer.
"He'll surely attend the party" He supplied. The man standing just blinked. What's he up to, how's he even sure he he'll attend the party.
"Hella no!" He scolded himself inwardly. He's still gotta trust his boss. But he's curious how is that gonna be possible.
"B...but how boss" he hesitantly inquired.
The mystifying man just grinned undignified as the darkness of the room wholly enveloped him.
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In a beautiful portable duplex with dazzling surroundings. Two ladies can be spotted having lunch. The delicious raft of aroma wafting out of the scrumptious food filled the whole room. The duo were having conversational fun and eating at the same time discarding the rules that says (DO NOT TALK WHILE EATING).
"Hey where were you lost" Katherine voiced out as she noticed that her friend wasn't paying much attention anymore. Jolting hee her out of her lost wandering mind. Roseline faced her now curious friend.
"It's delicious, the Quiche Lorraine" she responded with a slight smile.
" I know right, i love it so much because I'm just an expert in making it." He answered complementing herself in between, shoulder down.
"But why did you suddenly looked like that. Thinking about someone perhaps?" Katherine asked not certain though.
"It's reminded me of someone" she stated as she dropped her spoon seemingly not interested anymore.
"Um... Some_one huh? That's someone must be very special right?" She asked exaggerating the word someone with a slight smile.
"Yep, Very, very special." She nodded like a dolly.
" It's reminded me of a high school chum. I actually thought i was going to forget him easily but it's difficult even if i tried my..." She suddenly felt weakness in between her voice as a drop of tear rolled down her cheek.
"I'm sorry i didn't bother telling you this before... I thought i was going to forget him sooner but even now... I can't stop thinking of him." She stated as her conner lips curved up slightly in an uncertain manner.
"That day..." She started as her head sway sideway.
Kate just slowly blinked at her and smiled reassureingly trying to pep up her weak energy. It's okay to spit it out now, she nodded urging her.
Roseline continued as though nothing can stop her from spitting it out now. She wiped her tears off.
"That day... I was pised off by my mom. I felt so stupid, angry and frustrated at the same time, i even arrived late at school so i decided to skip classes for that day. During the cafeteria break, l unceremoniously plonked my back pack on the table and use the toilet. While coming back i bumped into someone... He's a guy and very handsome, he must be the new student everyone is mumbling all about.
"Your okay" he asked softly and i felt something chill ran down my spine. He gently cupped my face making me stare into his gorgeous eyes. As expected of me i gasped and nodded with a wink. I pulled away immediately...
"I'm sorry" i said with a slight bow and walked outta him in haste. Honestly i can't stand him.
I seated on an empty stood in the library.
"What was that?" I muttered to myself as i slowly shut my eyes closed resting my whole weak self against the helpless chair, still astounded at the recent drama that took place as i breathe in and out, gawd! He was breathtakingly handsome. There's no doubt he's the new boy everyone went around crazy about. Damned me! I have to bumped into him on his first day. I hissed as i pinched the skin between my brows.
Back to reality, i slightly opened my eyes. I saw someone standing in front of me seemingly waiting for my eyes to be free again. And it's was...
My eyes flew opened immediately absolutely dump-strucked by the sight that was standing behind before me. What's he doing here... I can't be hallucinating or am i? I seated up immediately and he seated besides me maintaining the perfect distance I needed.
He's gaze was straight, i followed his line and noticed he was staring deep at the beautiful blue sky that somehow looked whitish at some side. He didn't blink and i smiled.
Seems like he's also a fan of the sky. I thought ludicrously and grinned widely like a fool. He's really charming.
He shifted his gaze to myself and i felt the world stand still. I muster all the courage i could gather to stand his gaze. Geez! I felt like I was in a movie. I felt like an heroine" she smiled faintly.
"Oh..." Was all Kate could utter as she was enjoying the story now than ever. Roseline continued...
"Our gaze held each other for what seems like forever and i can't stop my heartbeat from throbbing harder against my rib cage. He was the first to look away and i felt all mighty. But still hard to keep my composure.
I hanged on for dear life as i anticipated for what will happen next. I saw him pulled out something i wasn't expecting though and hand it over not sparing me a glance but I don't care now and i slowly shifted my gaze downward. A lunch box? I was stupefied but more curious. What I'm i suppose to do with this?.
"Hey don't look me that way, by the way, you can eat all that, i don't add poison" he said and i fell speechless. How did he... I mean why did he brought this the first place?.
"Have someone ever told you you look just like a baby duck with that look huh?" he stated amusingly and i can't help but fell speechless again. He's really something unbelievable seriously...
"Um... But how did you know...em...why did you brought me this." I rashly asked without thinking.
" We because i felt like you need this right now" came his simple answer.
I faked a smile as i was still clueless.
" H_ow?" I broke it down for better clearance. He shifted his gaze to me at once and i held my breath holding his gaze
"I felt your tommy growled when you butt against me." He crystalized and this time I was the one taking my gaze down. I was flushed red all over and i didn't know why. Well i wanted to refuse but it's gonna be a wrong choice cause I skip breakfast and i can't possibly skip lunch as well. I won't be alive.
I gently picked up the lunch box just like a gentle girl." She joked making Kate tittered.
"Thank you" i muttered hopefully and he nodded while staring blankly at the mesmerizing sky. He actually knew what i needed right that moment. I dig in. Tasting the food for the first time. I felt like advertising it already.
"I'm Liam, what's your name" He requested shifting his sizzling gaze to me. Of course I knew he's Liam, the new student everyone keeps grumbling all about. He's really nice though.
Um... I'm... Roseline" I unsteadily replied as my heart hammered against my heavy chest.
"Nice name" He nodded shifting back his gaze to its recent position and I smiled awkwardly.
He offered me to join him later for a hang out after school and i nodded like the dullest doll ever in the midst of eating. I grinned widely at the thought that I've been pampered so lovingly by him.
I can't just bring myself to say no so I decided on some lies. All i need to do is informed my younger sis Amita that I'm having an extra class after school, I'm pretty sure she will explain to mom. I felt so good because to me it's gonna be a real date. And just like that we chats, watch reels, plays and dances together every day. That day its was a children playground, although i felt a bitty awkwardness but im okay, I'm with Liam. I don't wanna make him feel embarrassed or something. It's really fun hanging out with him anyways. We remained friends after that day and that's that was the beginning of my crushing on Liam. He's handsome sweet smile always drives me crazy. I'm way too sure he hypnotized me with that.
I've always wanted him to ask me out sooner than later. At least that was my prayer all day. But the very day he pecked me right on by left cheek. I felt as though the world's gonna explod and crumbled all over me. I wasn't sure though but i felt like the ground should bury me up in embarrassment as my cheeks turned ever so red. I smiled sillily, i always enjoys his company but you know what hurts the most. Liking someone but the feeling is not reciprocated. It really hurts a lot but I bear with and i love hanging around him a lot, i don't wanna do any crazy thing that will end up breaking down our friendship. I can't stand that.
But then, out of blues. I suddenly heard the most shocking news of my life. That's when Liam told me he was leaving the country;he's gonna finished his schooling in France. I was dumbstruck, shocked and depressed. I try stopping him because I can't take it but he insisted due to some personal some personal crashes with his parents. He didn't want to to stay with them anymore. I felt saddened and I cried. I stopped talking to him, I stopped replying to his test messages,I stopped hanging around him, I ignores him totally in class. I felt so deeply hurt, he was the only guy I consider my true male bestie. But a puzzle keep cracking my brain. Why could he decided on hurting decision all of a sudden. Even after pardoning with him not to leave for France,he still insisted. So I felt so infuriated... He's just too stubborn and I so much liked him for that but never had I thought that it's will ended up affecting me. It's crazy." She scoffed out with sarcasm.
One day he came knocking at my door. I didn't care how he managed, still I didn't budge. He knew I was in so he just left a few words behind.
"I'm so sorry, I'm just helpless. I hope you understand" This are the words I heard him muttered. It's still crystal refreshed in my mind. And I his voice was sweet and soothing and he's what! He's voice was so weak as though he's sobbing softly. I jerked off my bed. I figured somehow I'm in love with him but it's one-sided love. I felt deeply hurt hearing him wept. It's must have been the toughest decision ever for him, I knew he needed me right there, at least my friendly support. I changed my mind instantly and head out to look for him at least to take a glance over him for the last time. I ran as quick as my legs can take me. I must see him for the last time. I don't know why, I just felt as though I'm though I'm doing it wrong. But it's seems late, there's traffic and I knew I was never gonna catch him if I wait till the road clears up. I got down the auto immediately not minding whatever the driver is going to say or perhaps saying. I ran and I fell abruptly with a loud thud. I teetered along side the road trying my very best to make me speedy. I ran helterskelter to the airport not giving a damnit attention to my injuries.
I shrieked out his name hopefully waiting for an answer not even minding what the hell is wrong with me. I was deemed crazy as different peers of eyes peeked at. Well I care less instead I cried out his name even more louder. Right then, my only priority is to see him and I really didn't care if the universe is against it. I recapitulated his name n a high pitched voice in utter despair but he wasn't responding still. Liam was never like this. Or is it that his flight is up there already? I wept profusely. And people were just like perhaps she has lost it already. I felt different pathetic look seeping into me. I care less, I'm already a goner as I just lost a friend, a bestie and a fervent supporter and it's hurts more like it. Tears gushing down my watery eyes. I thought of the memorial moments we shared and I can't help but wept profoundly in deep agony pain.
My knees suddenly felt weak and I was about to give in when I felt someone hand on my shoulder. Its was warm and cozy. I stood stock still for a moment, what's that? I'm I daydreaming now. Hella no, I closed my eyes gently, I don't know what it was but I don't want to get the shock of my life. Wait! What was I thinking. I gently opened my eyes and still felt that same heartwarming touch on my shoulder. This can not be my illusion. I quietly made a sharp turn as my mind meditates. I saw a ghost shadow of someone. No, It was my bestie Liam. Words can not emphasize how delighted I was right then and there. I crashed into him with alI my might not minding the fuck people are probably thinking right then. He enveloped me in his warm embrace and I felt the world is giving me a second chance. If only the universe can allow us be together. I withdrew from the warm hug and unhesitatingly gave him a big sloppy kiss on his right cheeks. I hugged him again so damn tight squeezing the hell outta him not even giving him the chance to breath. I felt my world is back to me. I just prayed inside me he changed his mind. It's really a pity he doesn't feel any thing than the friendship bond we shared. I disengaged from the sloppy hug after satisfying my urge with his warm body. I felt cozy and frizzy at once, perhaps crazy. I really don't know, I'm probably going crazy for him.
"I'm sorry" he plead in a silky low cracky voice. He smiled, I don't know why but I felt so relieved. That cute smile made me fell head over heels for him. I couldn't help but smile too; bittersweet one.
"Thanks for looking out for me" he calmly uttered without scarcity of smile on his gorgeous face ever since I hugged him. And I so much love that maddening composure of his. It's soothes my wandering around him always. I might be deemed dumpster but it feels like like world gem whenever he's by my side. I began
I still like you Liam much even if your decision is cold and freezing. You'll remained my ɓestie. I still wanna see you off this one more time. I muttered as tears find it way down my pinky cheeks. He only nodded. I know he's gonna reply but I just prayed in silence for a positive one.
I'm sorry for making you go through all this even if it hurts you badly. I'm sorry for leaving, I'm sorry for letting you go and I'm sorry... I'm sorry for not loving you back" I jolted outta my prayers and for some moment. I felt paralyzed. His last statement made me blinked in bewilderment as a tear gently fell off my cheek.
I finally released all the pent up tears I've been holding back for a while now. I couldn't held it back anymore. I felt someone warm hand cleaning my tears away and he was smiling again. Gosh can he not stop smiling. It's intoxicating. The words roamed around my brain. As if he heard what I thinking, he voiced out...
I want you to remember me with this smile Roseline. You're wrong all along... There's no mistake I like you more than friends Roseline since that day you bumped into me even though I never admit it. It's impossible for any guy to remained just a friend with you Rose. I'm sorry for being a dastard right now but I promise I'm gonna come back for you Roseline. It's a promise not a wish. He said the last line so affectively that I can't help but tear up again. Gosh, that's so heartwarming. Before I knew, I was enshrouded in his tight embrace and I patted his back slowly and gently.
I couldn't recall when I started smiling like a fool. He finally wanted me and he likes me too . No more one sided love. That shits sounds useless right now. But somehow, i felt a hint of sadness because he's leaving. I'm so going to missed his cute self a lot. No, I still don't want him leave like that; just like that after his convention. I don't want to know how it felt so badly to miss someone. He was my best friend and now my lover. I grinned widely at the thought of that. He's just too strong headed. He'll still insisted on going to France though I didn't know why; I felt like there's no need of stopping him when he has made up his mind already. All I could do is just respect his decision and shower him with some friendly support. Perhaps that's the biggest gifts I can give to him right now. We tear for a moment and I wholeheartedly encouraged him even though I'm not happy with him leaving but it's not like I can do anything to stop him right?
I was doomed right there watching him pulled his luggages behind him and bidding each other a ' TILL WE MEET AGAIN' bye. I'm in love with my bestie. I smiled so weakly as his shadow disappeared gradually and finally disappeared into tin air. I don't know when my fake smile turned into a soft sobbing as if crying for momma. But I don't get that point, I smiled so heartenly again that finally, I managed to fulfill my long last wish. Getting Liam all to myself at least last. I really loved the way he kissed me on my forehead before setting his luggages to leave. I'm so much full of my self right then until I noticed my Tommy growled. As if an alarm is waking me up. Wanna grabbed some quiche. I put on my normal smile as I hopped home. Days might seems different or probably back to my typical way of living. It's so funny and incredibly strange_Just the thought that it's all started with a bowl of quiche. I grinned, I'm supposed to have gotten a reward for grinning so beautifully all day like lizards. I chuckled at my foolish thought. I'm supposed to be home now. Gawd, need more lies!.
After then, we stays well-connected by chatting and having some fun through our cellphones. Intriguing words you know. I forgot to say he's really good at joking. There's a lot going for him. Always cheer's me up, even when I'm perfectly fine. He's not dippy at all." She smiled with mixed emotions altogether and she continued.
" We frequently uses video calls and I got to see his cute face whenever I wanted. It's happened really fast, we lost contact and I never heard from him since then. I finally realized how much it hurts loosing a loved one, a best person. I don't know, I'll probably stand tall for Liam coming back. I know he's eventually gonna be here for me someday. And I smiles whenever I remembers his sweet talks, lovely embrace, he's cute falling smile and his friendly encouragements. He's such a darling. I just pray to finally meet him again just like my best guy ever. I hope that day comes, I really hope so." She gently closed her eyes as she heartfelt her last sentence taking it to her deepest soul. She looked as though she's done with her oh so long tail. But Kate just watched her in silence. His two palms placed on his jaws resting her elbows on her knees as she watched her as though, she's waiting for her continuation.
" So this should be tittle what {'IN LOVE WITH MY BEST FRIEND'} or better still, {'MOMENTSƳ WITH MY BESTIE}." Kate reasoned with her straight serious face which means she's wasn't joking. Roseline just chuckled.
"Common, let's have more" she chipped in trying to divert her focused attention to the scrumptious meal. Which surprisingly worked. It's so obvious she didn't wanna spread more further on the topic.
" There's a VIP val party tonight, you can join, that's if you want to." She threw at her as she leaped up to turned off the disturbing TV."
"Okay I will" she replied casually as she gulped down a glass full of drinking water.
Katherine looked as though she was flabbergasted. It's so apparent in her expression that she wasn't expecting her to respond so casually. Roseline come back without any flaw that felt as though she is the one inviting her and not her... it's strange.
"Just like that ;I mean you're ok partying tonight?" Katherine query for a better confirmation. She's wasn't praying for a decline after all. Roseline tilted her her head back a little.
" Um...Yeah, it's been a long time we hang out together. Or is there a problem with that. I can stay if you don't feel like..."
" Of course not, I was just a little surprised, you know. It's rear for you to reply so casually like that since you are a damn introvert!" Katherine cut in and sip some water."
" Cut it off, don't start what you can't finish darling" Roseline warned jokingly.
"Alright princess your wish is my command." Katherine sharply retorted as she walked away waving.
Roseline just chuckled at her childish acts. Her cute lovely crazy friend.
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