BELLA P. O. V. continues…
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When Mum returned home later in the evening from wherever she went, shopping or the salon, I don't care because she only found pleasure going out every weekend when she suppose to rest. She was bewildered to see that i wore the clothes she bought for me, even though am sure she is dying to ask me the reason behind the sudden change but she knows better thinking i might change my mind.
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During recess the following day, we all went to the cafeteria after buying our food Jason brought up a topic.
"Nick, your birthday is in a week".
"Yes".
"When will you print an invitation?" Mike asked.
" Don't tell me you ain't celebrating your 18th birthday". Jason added.
" I plan to".
" So"? Mike asked
" I don't know". He replied.
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NICK P. O. V.
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My birthday is in a week, i plan on celebrating it but i haven't start preparation. I don't know how the party will be complete without Bella(ex) even though she is always jealous of Bella(baggy) she never tried to talk to me or attempt to get me back and it hurt.
In class i couldn't concentrate on anything and the teacher noticed.
"Mr. Kings , Nicholas Kings". The teacher called and it took the effort of Mike to make me realise that am being called.
"Sir".
"What is the last thing i said concerning this topic"?
" Hmmm…". No miracle can make me answer that question because geography is a boring subject and am sure neither my friends were concentrating
"I'm sorry, sir". Was all i could say.
"Seat and pay attention. Why will you be absent-minded in my class?"
I sat down with intentions to pay full concentration. Thinking about Bella will only distract me in many ways and it won't be good for my studies.
I finally decide to move on and quit all this.
"Why die over a girl that careless".
After school i took Bella(baggy) to the garden to talk about our deal.
"Thank you for everything Bella".
"I don't understand".
" Thank you for all your effort in helping me with my girlfriend without asking anything in return".
" Don't mention it".
" My birthday is in a week".
"I'm aware".
"If Bella doesn't come back before then, you will have to play my girlfriend that day and after that we pretend to break up meaning the deal is off".
" Ok".
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Bella P. O. V.
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I push all my books aside, i couldn't concentrate on the assignment am doing my discussion earlier with Nick keep ringing on my head.
"What is your problem Bella"? My subconscious ask.
"I don't know". I replied out loud.
" You gotta forget about him and concentrate".
" You can't understand". I cried.
Talking to myself out loud will only make me look crazy so i decide to take a nap as i sob quietly like I was heartbroken.
"I hate this Nick, i hate this".
In three days, Nick started distributing his invitations. He gave it to almost all the students who are glad to have it but it is obvious that he is not happy anyone could think he is forced to celebrate the party but i know it all have to do with his EX, i wonder what he love so much in that w*tch.
"We have to go shopping for your boyfriend birthday". Courtney giggled.
Courtney and i are on our way home, she won't stop talking about Nick birthday which is tommorow and am happy that Mum permit me to go. The most annoying part of the conversation is that she keeps indicating Nick as my boyfriend.
"And guess what"? She asked changing the topic.
"I'm a bad guesser".
"My SA sent a letter, we are going to meet that day".
" Wow that's good, you will get to meet your romantic admirer, i can't wait to know him".
" Yeah, same here, honestly Bella I am in love with him already"
" Come on Courtney you shouldn't fall that hard, what if it turns out to be Kelvin". i said referring to the school most popular Nerd.
"Stop that Bella, that's not funny".
"Gosh! Don't be too front".
"I'm sure Kelvin don't even attend parties". She said.
" Whatever"
" Come on, we still have to go shopping for our outfit".
" Oh! Courtney i don't have much money for that. The month ends next week and that is when i will be expecting my allowance".
"Bring whatever you have, the rest is on mummy's card". She said flaunting a credit card.
" Oh!"
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We board a taxi to my house to take the money i have from my piggy bag, and after that we head to a boutique.
When we get there many dresses caught my interest and Courtney made me settle with a black gown. She made me try on many heels but i couldn't walk comfortably with any so i settle for a black flat shoe.
"We still have to make our hair". She said as we walk out of the boutique carrying our papper bags
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Nick P. O. V.
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I wake up the following day feeling the same, i think i supposed to feel more matured but no it's still the same. It's my birthday and i am supposed to be happy but waking up from a dream that Bella(ex) and i get back together made me feel a pitch of sadness because am sure the dream was formed from my imagination.
"Do she have to be everywhere? Why is it that the more i try to forget about her, she always find a way to appear back in my mind"?
I get up from bed when i heard a knock on the door. "Come in"
"Happy birthday". My twin sister Nicole shout and happily embraced me.
"Same to you twine".
"Have missed you". She said and peck my lip.
"I doubt".
"What does that mean"? She ask feigning a frown.
"I doubt if you miss me with the numerous friends you always hang out with".
" Oh Nick none of them is compared to you, you are my twin, my blood and we understand ourselves better".
" Now you are flattering me but am happy that we are celebrating our birthday together this year".
" Well i already had a little party at school so it's like a double party". She giggled.
"We are 18 and now adults". She shout bouncing on my bed.
"Yes we are now adults but with this I guess you can never grow up". I teased and she hits me playfully.
"Here is my present for you". She said and gave me a heart wristwatch and i could see she has same in her wrist.
"Thanks hon. I also have something for you"
I brought out a jewelry box that contain couple sets necklaces, I gave her the feminine one and took the other.
"Awwww i love this, thanks baby".
That is how we do each year, even though we ain't together during our birthdays, we always find a way to exchange gifts.
"Are you here with your boyfriend"?
"I don't have a boyfriend ".
"Don't give me that, what about that boy you are always flirting with"?
"Nick how many times do i explain this, Raymond is not my boyfriend, he is my bestie".
" I love the sound of that Nicole and Ray BESTIES". I said emphasizing the last word.
"He has his own girlfriend bloody getting in a relationship in New York is like suicide mission, they will leave you broken. I can't ever handle that, so for now studies first".
" I adore you,only if i was like you".
" Yours is better because you are a male, in a relationship your gender doesn't easily get hurt".
" I love to agree with you but-.."
"..-no buts, we haven't seen each other in a long time and this won't be our first argument, we can pick a better topic".
" Alright Nick, just when am trying to prove a point"
"I'm no longer interested lecturer".
" You know how to have your ways with words". I said and she laugh.
" I haven't seen Mum".
"Is she aware of your arrival "?
" Yes, i informed her, remember her confirmation is needed to grant my request to leave the school".
"I'm sure she is out, but hopefully she will be back before you leave".
" I hope so. When will she stop being a workaholic and pay little attention to us. Today is our birthday for crying out loud. No wishes from her, no presents, Is that right"? She shout unable to control her emotion.
It's hurt that Mum chose to be a workaholic and only spend her few free time on herself. It might be difficult but i learn to accept it and live with it but Nicole not always being around always complain about it and it hurts to see her this way.
"Come on she sent me a text wishing me well, didn't she sent it to you"?
"Don't try to defend her Nick, why will she send us a text, can't she at least call? Am sure her secretary sent that text not her. Besides that's the same text she sent last year. For God sake you are home with her can't she at least ... I hate this". She cried.
"Nicole it's our birthday and am sure you don't wanna ruin it".
She sniff in and wipe her tears "Where is nanny"?
"I gave her a break, birthday break, she will be back on Monday".
"Is mum aware"?
"I can handle things my way. The other maids Vicky and Camila are around".
" That's so thoughtful of you the old woman deserves a break. Am looking forward to meeting your girlfriend". She giggled making me remember Bella again.
" Must everyone remind me of her"? I thought.
The worst part is i don't even know how to start explaining to Nicole because she has longed to meet her.
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