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Vanessa's Pov
"I don't understand why you try to take side with him. I wouldn't do that to you" I said, not wanting to hear any more siding from Rebecca
"I mean, he should've been calmer with the situation or better still wait for the explanation before concluding that it's a lie" Chelsea said, opening my fridge
"Chelsea whose side are you on? Remember we're trying to keep this ship sailing not crash it" Rebecca groaned at Chelsea
They've been getting along a little bit better now. I mean, I've taken both of them out during the weekend and they didn't fight. In fact, they finally figured out that they were similar
"I know but slut shaming? Nah" Chelsea said
"Thank you!" I hit my hand on the island, agreeing with Chelsea. "See? At least she gets my point."
"Okay okay but you know men can be jealous..I'm sure he just overreacted." Becca said calmly
"Fine, I forgive him but I never want to see Richard." I concluded
I'm not even sure of what I said
"No, I don't agree with that one." Becca argued
"You know my Auntie Karen always says you know what people really think about you when they say things out of anger cos that's the real shit" Chelsea said, pouring herself some milk
"That makes sense! I agree with your auntie" I said, processing what she said better
"Chelsea!" Rebecca reprimanded
"Oh oh!" She grinned. "You need to forgive and forget, Vanessa. The Bible says so" Chelsea said to me.
"Not working" I rolled my eyes at her weak attempt
"I didn't expect it to" Chelsea chuckled
"Okay. Look, let's see how far he goes to make this right first" Rebecca said
"I can work with that" I nodded.
"You'll start by picking up your calls and reading his text messages" She said
"It's the same words, Becca. He's sorry and didn't mean to hurt me and I should give him another chance. Then there are messages that says 'please answer my call' and blah" I groaned. "Besides, he's turning me into a Santa Claus again. Gifts can't do everything." I yelled
"He said sorry, you said nah so he's hoping the gift can do the remaining one" Chelsea mumbled audibly
"Well" I shrugged. "That's a good point"
This girl is too smart.
"You know I'd say let me link you up with my elder brother but he's an asshole. I don't even think he has the heart to love. It's been 3 years since his fiancee went missing few days to her wedding without any good reason. My brother zeroed his mind on love since then. We've also not laid our eyes on her for 3 years too. Maybe he's waiting for her or maybe he's seeing someone. I think I stand by the former because they really looked in love. I can vouch that my brother really loved her though but I can't vouch for her that much because I knew something was off about her but couldn't place my hand on it" Chelsea sighed, laying down on my couch
"Maybe I can use a change of partner." I joked
"No, you won't." Rebecca butted in
"What? Are you his sister now?" I snapped
"Look, I'm sorry. I just.. I just want the best for you. I feel like he can fit into that position" Rebecca sighed heavily
"I need to meet this guy" Chelsea smiled
"I wonder why you miss him when he comes around to the office" I said
"Soooo... Are you willing to let go of whatever shitty thing he said?" Rebecca pouted
"I'll try" I groaned
"I think someone's knocking" Chelsea yelled
"Could be him" Rebecca grumbled.
"Go see!" I yelled at Rebecca
"I'll go" Chelsea said but Rebecca dragged her back, holding her down with a hug. "Come on! I want to see this fine ass nigga that's getting y'all so worked up. Maybe put a word or two out to him" Chelsea whined
"Urgh! I'll go. Give it a rest Chels" I adjusted my shirt, regretting I didn't wear bra.
I opened the door slight and i can't lie, I really was unfortunate today cos I was really praying it was someone else
"Hey, stranger" He said
"Hey" I simply said, closing the door behind me. I took a good look at my surrounding. The sky is really bright today.
"Can we talk?" He rubbed his hand on his jean.
"We're talking" I folded my hand over my chest
"Uh.. somewhere private? Inside?" he suggested
"Look -"
"How about my car. I won't drive. Here, you can hold the keys" He dangled the key in my face. I take it from him and head inside his car.
We were silent for quite sometime. It's way better this way, I swear.
"How's everything?" He laughed nervously
"You sound nervous" I pointed out
"I am, cupcake. I mean, I know I hurt you and I'm really sorry." He turned to face me
"You said I was way worse than the cheap whores you pick. God forgive me for calling my gender such."
"I deserved the slap you gave me. You could give me another one and I won't complain. That was overboard and it... It was stupid of me." He sighed. "Look, please give me the chance to get this up on its feet again" He said, softly
"It's not going to be easy. I'd really appreciate it if you listen to my explanations first before you go ballistic" I frowned
"I promise." He held my hand in his
"I'm not letting you off the hook that easy because that was a very cruel thing to say to a woman. I know when to call all these things off. I'm not desperate for a man, you hear me? Hell, I can do without a man in my life. I'll survive"
"They'll come to you. You don't even call them." Richard said, rubbing his thumb lightly on my skin
"We're good" I said, removing my hand from his grip
"Your demeanor says otherwise. Couples quarrel, Nessa"
"And then there's something called 'Trust'. I'm sure they don't question their partners loyalty always too." I said harshly
"I am sorry. Please, let's start all over. I get to know you and you get to know me. I now know you're a platonic person but you should consider my feelings. I don't like how carefree you are with every guy" He whisper yelled
"I am not like that with every guy!" I yelled. "Seriously. It's .. it's just that the two scenarios you've met, it had to be with guys I'm cool with. Those are the only guys in my life."
"But... He pecked you. I got livid" He explained
"You're still doubting?" This is unbelievable
"No, no, no. I'm just saying that it was valid enough to get a man mad." He clarified
"I understand... That's why I'd forgive you. Looking at it from your angle, it looked shitty" I laughed lightly
"Oh, I missed your laugh" He kissed the back of my palm
"Don't get ahead of yourself, Blackwood. You better work on your jealousy. It's showing too much" I frowned. "I gotta go inside. I'm sure curiosity is killing my girls. I think you should compensate Rebecca too. She really had your back" I rolled my eyes
"Oh I did a lot of compensation" He smirked
"That bitch!" I laughed. "Food bribing?"
"And clothes" He said
"Oh Jesus!" I laughed, opening the door.
"No goodbye kiss?" He pouted
"You're on fucking probationary period!" I pecked his temple swiftly and bang the car door.
"I'll pick you up tomorrow from work. It's a date so dress nice in the morning" He smirked. "My keys please?"
"Oh! I'm sorry. I almost forgot" I brought it out of my pocket and give it to him
"I'll call you" He winked, reviving the engine and driving off
"Don't!" I yelled playfully
I didn't expect that to go well
"Me neither!" Rebecca said
"I said that loud, right?" I covered my mouth
"Now I didn't get to see him!" Chelsea whined.
"Meanwhile, you fucking took bribe, Rebecca!!!!" I yelled
"Oh no!" She laughed and dashed quickly into the house and I followed suit
"You better find a hiding spot cos if I lay my hands on you. It's over" I sneered