" Hey girl, I thought you would be dead by now," Brena blunted when she opened her apartment door to find the one and only Angela. After receiving that text from Quen to not go to work before the afternoon, she decided to take a shower and take a nap, but she could catch any sleep, so she took off to Brena's.
" I swear it would have been better," she said as he led in and took her to sit on the couch in the living room.
" You are absolutely right about that. You don't really deserve to live after mistaking such a handsome guy to you old pops. " Brena could hide her amusement as told Angela.
" Mistaking who?"she asked bewildered.
"Who else? Quen ofcourse". Angela was like ew. Was this a joke planned by everyone. Maybe they were messing with her. But again, they can't lie about things like that, especially not Brena.
" I'm doomed now. What do I do now ? This is so embarrassing. " she covered her face with her hands.
" So you don't remember but wait, didn't you go to work?" Brena asked, taking a seat beside her.
" No. He texted to go afternoon. "
Brena giggled. " I told you he is a nice guy."
" What is he thinking about me now. That I'm a drunkard, right?"she asked. Though Quen was not her friend or anything, he was her business partner, so she didn't want to leave a bad impression.
" I don't know, but I don't think so. Besides, it was Danny's fault to bring up that topic about your love life. " Angela didn't miss to notice how her face tensed at his name.
" Speaking of which. What happened between you and Danny last night?" Angela couldn't hide her curiosity. She was sure that since Quen was the one who sent her home, then Brena must have gone with Danny, and something ought to have happened.
" Let's not talk about him," Brena dismissed her. Her cheerful mood was already gone. Angela stared at her, intently demanding her a true answer.
" He said he is sorry," Brena said after realizing that she had to say something if she wanted to end the conversation.
" That's all ?"
" Yeah, that's all." Angela wanted to push on the topic but lost a chance when a door bell rung. She offered to get the door. She opened the door to find a delivery guy with a bouquet of flowers.
" Are you Brena Anderson?" the delivery guy asked. He had a funny face, which made Angela wonder if people who work with him ever hide their teeth.
" Miss ?" She heard him say and realized that she was asked a question.
" Yes, it's me. How can I help you? " she asked, wearing a smile.
" This is your delivery. You may sign here, " she signed, and he handed her the bunch of flowers, which she mumbled a thanks in return and went inside. The flowers were beautiful, a mixture of white and pink roses, and they smelt wonderful too.
" Who could send this?" She thought. So far, she couldn't remember Brena seeing someone. True, she has a lot of admirers, but she never gave them a chance. And buy one look at the roses she knew that whoever sent them knew her well enough. So curiosity got the best of her. She peeked in and found a card, and read Danny on the back. She decided not to read and continued inside.
" Hey girl, look what you got here. I think someone is into you, "she giggled.
" Who could it be?" Brena asked as she held the flowers in her hand. Angela smiled sadly and took her previous seat beside her. It was obvious that Brena already knew who it was.
" They are your favourite. Are you sure you don't know who sent them?". She saw her bit her lip. She was struggling to hide the fact that it was Danny. It was obvious that something happened last night, and Angela wanted to know.
"Whoever it is, is no one important, just leave them here."
" Cut the crap Brena. I know it Danny, why are you hiding this from me? What exactly happened last night?". Though she knew it was hurtful and difficult to talk about, she had to say it to share her pain with someone that's how she was able to survive too.
Brena sighed. " he said that he still loves me and he wants to get me back. Can you believe it. He is a real jerk, "she laughed. Angela felt the pain in her laugh. She shifted closer to her.
". What do you say about it?" She asked.
" I don't know. I really don't know. You saw the pain I went through, right? I can't risk it again. " Tears were already falling down her cheeks. Angela wiped them for her and hugged her. She sobbed. After a moment of comforting her, they disengaged from the hug.
" It's okay, do whatever your heart tells you to. Just know that I'm always on your side, okay? " she said, holding Brena's hands in hers. " But we have to read what he wrote in there," she said, averting her eyes from her to the flowers. Brena tensed a little but decided that reading it won't kill. So she nodded. Angela picked up the card and opened it before reading it loud.
Morning, beautiful. I know you are still angry at me, but I hope these lovely flowers will lighten up your pretty face and bring back your amazing smile. I miss you so much, but it won't make me sad cause I got you deep inside my heart.
Yours forever, Danny.
" So heart touching," she wiped of fake tears.knowing well, it wasn't time for jokes, but Angela couldn't help it. " What do you say after this?".
" I'm better off without him," she said and walked to the kitchen. Angela sighed. Though her friend needed to be happy, it was also obvious she was hurting, and she should respect her decision, support her no matter what she decides on.
" Hi Betty, how was your dinner with your in-laws?" She just got to the office and was lucky enough to meet Betty, right in front of the elevator of their floor, probably coming from somewhere.
"It was great. What about you? Did Quen finally come?" Betty asked with her usual smile, which always brought comfort to Angela whenever she was around her.
" Yeah, he did," she answered hesitantly.
" Why? Did something happen?" Betty asked sensing uneasiness in her voice.
"Everything happened. I'll tell you later. Is he inside?" She asked, hoping for no as an answer. She wasn't ready to face him.
"That I don't know. Just come from finance, but when I left, he wasn't inside ,gone to marketing's team. I don't know if he is back. "
" Okay, I'll go and check," she said and walked to their office. What if he is inside, oh Lord, help me.she prayed, opened the door slowly, and peeked inside.
"Why are you entering like a thief?" The familiar voice which she could easily decipher from the crowd and the same voice she lastly wanted to hear now called out.
She bit her lip and groaned in embarrassment. " Oh hell, not this time, too. Ooh mother land, please swallow me now".