I wish we could switch lives so you'll know how it feels to be "Justine Karson". You would be surprised your life is better than mine.
Albert remembered when Justine said that. It was during their graduation. Albert was confused when Justine said that until the after-party for only the twelfth graders. The party was going to take place at the Karson mansion. Even though Justine was privileged to attend any private school he still chose the public school which Albert attended. His father was against it but he convinced him and that was how he was able to go.
Ahh, finally done. He had just finished his exam and was heading to make himself lunch, he had not eaten because he had an exam that morning, he always doesn't eat when he has an exam if he did he would be sick in the stomach.
Should I cook or not? He asked himself. I'm too tired to cook, he looked around and found brown bread on the dining table. Who eats brown bread? He said out of disgust. Now I really have to cook.
He went through the fridge and the cupboards he found all the ingredients to make hot honey chicken and rice. He started by washing the potatoes
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Arrrrrggghhh!
Girl come down, Lizzy said.
How can I come down? This was my last chance to improve my grades for crying out loud.
I know you did well but if you don't feel like you did just work on the remaining exams and maybe visit the lecture. You know he likes you, Lizzy winked at her which made Nigho uncomfortable.
Stop that.
Alright but you know I'm telling the truth why don't you give him what you want and just pass this course.
Ew! You want me to sleep with that old man? And I thought you were my friend.
What's that supposed to mean? Nigho stop looking at me like that. And we're more than friends, we're best friends in fact we're sisters. This made Nigho giggle and Elizabeth joined.
I'm not going to sleep any old geezers though.
Yeah, you wouldn't have to since you did well. Do you know where Albert is, I haven't seen him today.
I don't know where he is why would you even ask me?
Chill would you, I just asked a question. What did he do again to make you all fiery?
Nothing, Nigho couldn't help but remember what had happened the last time she saw him, she blushed without realizing it.
What are you thinking? Is it Albert? Lizzy widened her eyes and a cheeky smile was plastered on her face.
No, disgusting. Why would I think of him, she tried to sound disgusting but Lizzy could read her face, she knew her friend was falling for the man she hated if there was a word stronger than hated then that was what former Nigho felt for the white boy who called her names. Knowing this made Lizzy's heart sink, she had fallen for Albert but she couldn't say anything about it. Maybe she didn't love him, maybe she did.
Ugh!
What's wrong Lizzy?
Nothing, just thinking about tomorrow's exam.
Well, I'm free, Nigho smiled happily.
Lizzy just stared at her friend, her thoughts were eating her up. Maybe Nigho just liked him because he had been caring for her all this time and Nigho wasn't one to love not to even talk about falling in love, Lizzy kept telling herself this hoping it would sound true to her.
I'll help you cheat. Is it online or physical?
Online.
Good, it'd be easier, Nigho sighed in relief.
Knock! knock!
Who was it now?
Who knows.
Knock!
I'm coming, Nigho got up and went to the door, opening it someone's knuckles met her forehead.
WHAT THE FU...she raised her head to see it was Albert.
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hit you. Are you alright, concern was written all over his face.
I'm fine. What do you want? She asked arrogantly.
Just wanted to check on you and I brought lunch, he showed her the flask.
Why is it pink?
Oh...uhm.... these were the only colors that were there, he sighed.
Hmmm...Okay, come in. She finally invited him in, she was confused as to why Justine would have pink flasks but she couldn't go further so she dropped the thought.
Lizzy ran to hug Albert the moment she sighted him.
I've missed you, she said childishly. Where were you, mister?
I visited someone.
*Scough*
What's wrong Nigho? Lizzy turned to look at Nigho
Nothing, just had a lump in my throat.
Oh okay, take care of it. So why did you visit "the person"?
Do I really need a reason to visit someone?
I guess not. Lizzy leaned in and kissed Albert, but he pulled away immediately.
What's wrong with you? He shouted but in a low tone.
Can't I kiss you? She folded her arm.
You can but not here or now.
Why is that? Are you scared of people talking? She noticed Albert looking in the direction of the kitchen and then came to a realization.
Are you worried about what Nigho would think?
No, no, why would I?
You're denying if you don't care about what she thinks then kiss me like you did before.
What's wrong with you?
There's nothing wrong with me but you, there's a lot wrong with you right now.
Albert pulled her closer to him and kissed her aggressively, she didn't care because she loved it.
Happy now? He asked after pulling out of the kiss
Yes, she said happily. Can we meet later I miss the feeling of you in me.
Albert, I can't believe you made this, Nigho said in delight while holding the dish in her arm and a jug in the other.
I'm the best chef you'll ever meet. Get my autograph before I become popular. Nigho laughed mockingly while looking at him with disgust.
Don't fool yourself, Nigho said.
But you can't lie it's not the best dish you've had.
I've had better.
Let me get a taste of it, Lizzy said, she was already feeling left out.
Uhm...It's not enough to go for two people, sorry.
I'm just tasting Nigho and you can have his cooking anytime to basically live under the same roof.
Even though it was brought for me and me alone.
Let her have it, Lizzy...
Hey hey hey, I'm the only one who has the right to call her Lizzy. To you she's Elizabeth, okay.
Yes ma'am.
He can call me Lizzy it's no biggy.
Hmmm, Nigho looked at her questioning, Lizzy would have joined her to warn Albert but she acted differently which was weird and it made Nigho feel a little bit sick in her tummy.
Uhm...Elizabeth, I'll cook for you whenever you would want alright let Nigho have it.
Okay.
You can have it, I don't feel hungry anymore.
Why?
She's not hungry but I am, Lizzy grabbed the plate and started to eat it. It's yummy, you really are a wonderful cook, the taste makes my tastebuds melt. What's the name? She pointed at what she was eating.
It's fabada
Fabada, nice, nice. It's so delicious and the name is magnific too. She made the Italian pinched finger gesture and Albert laughed.
Nigho on the other hand watched them in disgust, she was pissed for reasons she don't know.