Chapter 33 33
Vanessa's Pov
"So you're saying, you've been hanging out with Richard Blackwood" Bryan said in amusement.
"The one and only, brah!" I laughed nervously.
"That's a valid reason to forget about me though" He shrugged
"Oh no! Don't say that. That's why I'm using this public holiday to make it up" I said, rushing into the kitchen to remove the turkey from the oven.
So, I invited Bryan over. I didn't want to prolong out meet up again. Immediately, I heard there was public holiday today and I checked my work calendar too, I had nothing important, I immediately called him. Lucky for me, he had no plans too
I used today to clear the air. He also told me about his interest for me but noticed I wasn't too into him in that kind of way and so he kept it minimal with me. I really loved the way we both handled the situation. So we're just platonic friends. That's even better cos I like having him around coa he listens and he's good at comforting people. I know Rebecca would love him too
Speaking of that devil. I didn't abandon her, just so you know. I called her earlier, wanting to spend the holiday with her but she told me to get my cock blocking ass outta her phone. Yeah, she called me a cock blocker. Be careful of who you call your friend, people.
"You need help?" Bryan yelled over the music that was playing on the television
"Only with the drinks" I yelled back so he could hear me. He stood up immediately and went straight to the fridge.
"You really didn't have to roast a turkey for me" He said sweetly
"No, homeboy! I didn't do it for you. I had myself in mind, okay?" I said honestly.
"Preach, sis. You couldn't even sugar coat it" He laughed
"Sorry." I laughed.
"So we're gonna be eating meat and drinking?" Bryan asked
"Straight up" I said, using knife to cut the thigh. "Help yourself, I ain't helping nobody"
"Way to make it up to me." Bryan laughed. "Yooo!!! That's my song" He stood up and did some silly move when one of "Offsets" songs start playing on the screen
"Boys" I said, to myself.
"You don't fuck with him? That nigga is good!" He defended his fav
"I love songs with calm tempo. I'm not really into much raps but I fuck with some. I don't have a favorite artist though. If your song is sweet, I'm listening to that thing baby!" I said, taking a bite of my meat greedily
"Easy" Bryan chuckled at me.
"Sorry, I'm just too good at this roasting thing. It's beginning to taste like KFC made" I praised myself
"If that makes you sleep well at night then yeah" Bryan, adjusted himself properly on the sit and takes a bite of the turkey.
"Remark?" I wiggled my eyebrows at him
"Wait for me to swallow, girl" He laughed, closing his mouth with his palm so the food doesn't spill out
"Okay, fine." I rolled my eyes, sipping my drink.
"It's nice" He said few minutes later
"Shove that remark up your ass bro. It's heavenly and not just nice" I scowled
"You asked for a remark, I gave you one and you're complaining? Ah! This gender" He shook his head
"What do you mean this gender?" I frowned at him, holding the bone in my hand
"Very complicated" He said, in all pride
"Spill my food out, boy!" I shouted
"Hell nah!" He laughed
"One... Bro, on the count of three" I glared at him, ready to pounce on him
"Two..." He counted too
"Three" I said and pounced on him. I straddled him, trying to get the food out of his mouth.
What kind of play is that? I know. I can't let him talk about my gender like that especially when my food is in his mouth
"Spit it out, right now. Ungrateful being " I laughed, trying to open his mouth, after tossing my bone on the table so I don't end up sticking it in his eyes. I'm dangerous.
He shook his head at me, still closing his mouth tight. The creaking sound of my door stopped me from choking him because I was about to make that move next. We both turned to look at the person who just barged in without my invitation.
"Uhh... Am I interrupting?" Richard said, sternly.
I noticed the shopping bags in his hands
"I'm about to strangle this guy. Hold on" I said to Richard absent mindedly and continued trying to force Bryan to spill out my food
"Okay, I'm sorry!" Bryan finally yelled
"See? It wasn't so hard to say" I smiled at him and arranged his rumpled dress with my clean hand of course.
"Vile woman!" Bryan said, leaving me to go wash his hands.
"Hi Richard. Please Sit. I'm sorry here's a mess" I said apologetically. Firstly, for ignoring his presence initially. Secondly, for the mess.
"I should learn to call" Richard muttered
"Yeah, I'm glad you finally got the message." I rolled my eyes. "Bry, please help me with the trash bin, will you?"
"I can come back some other time. I guess you both have some unfinished business. I brought this for you anyway" Richard said, dropping the bags in his hand on the chair
"You better sit right there, Richard. Unless you want this knife in you" I glared at him
"I'd listen to her, if I were you" Bryan said, handing the bin to me
"I know you." Richard said in realization.
"You do?" Bryan and I asked simultaneously
"The guy from the restaurant" The way he said it wasn't exactly calm
"Huh?" Bryan asked confused
But I got it. I understood Richard.
"You might have crossed part with him. Don't mind him" I said to Bryan.
"No. It's the guy that met yo-" Richard tried to clarify
"Can you follow me to the kitchen please, Richard" I cut him off and he just huffed
"I'm going to finish this Chicken and leave. It's nice to finally meet you, Richard. I'm Bryan in case you're wondering. I am -"
"You don't need to explain yourself, Bry. He's not my boyfriend. He hasn't indicated interest for that position yet" I laughed lightly
"I don't like him" Richard whispered to me once we entered the kitchen
"Is there anyone you like?" I rolled my eyes at him.
"What is he to you? I go for few days and you're having guys over already " Richard laughed.
"It's my life, Richard. Besides, you're also my friend that happens to be a guy and I accommodate you too so why not him?" I washed my dirty hands
"Because..."
"Because what?" I raised my eyebrow at him
"Did you fuck him?" He asked calmly, looking straight into my eyes
"Why?" I asked, trying to get some reactions from him
"Please just fucking answer me. I'm already riled up with the scene I just saw, Nessa!" He groaned
"Do I have sex hair?" I bent my hair for him to inspect
"It might not have been today. Ever since you met him, have you fucked him?" He asked again
"But I don't fucking ask you about people you randomly fuck. I'd appreciate if you respect me that way too. It's not your business." I was beginning to get mad
"It's a fucking simple question. You know what? Fuck it. I was wrong for missing you and coming over." He turned to leave
Oh shit
"Richard!" I called out, pursuing him
"Go inside, Vanessa!" He yelled
"Just a moment" I called out and surprisingly, he stopped
"You missed me?" I asked, biting my lips
"It doesn't matter. Get inside, it's drizzling" He tried to open his car but I stopped him
"No. Please come inside let's talk. I don't want you to go" I pouted
"What's this you're doing, Nessa. I can't fucking seem to get you. I'm confused at these games you're playing with me" He said frustratedly.
"I'm leaving, KIDDO" Bryan said, making sure the kiddo was heard by Richard and I. I know why though
"Visit me often, okay?" I ran to hug him.
"Don't do him like that" He whispered and I nodded my head
"See? He's gone. Come inside" I said to Richard
"He's not my fucking problem. You've refused to be honest with me. Are you -"
"Did you fuck anyone on your trip?" I fired back!
He doesn't say anything, just staring at me
"That's what I thought" I laughed and turned to enter inside
"I paused cos I just realized I didn't fuck anybody and I'm impressed with myself. That's a new development, don't you think?" He said, catching my attention
I turned to him. "For real?"
"I swear" He said. I searched his eyes for lies or anything screaming deceit but found nothing but sincerity
"Come inside." I held his hand and dragged him inside before he gets sick from the small rain drops
"But you -" I cut his sentence with a kiss because I knew what he was about to say
He kissed me back with so much passion and happiness, cupping my ass. "I didn't and I haven't fucked him" I smiled at Richard.
"Better" He crashed his lips into mine again