Andy's POV
I was really glad when the final bell rang, I hurried out with my bag towards my car. I didn't have much friends. Not because I had pride though, but because I loved my own company more.
Then I heard Loretta calling me
Loretta: Andy, wait up
I halted and turned then smiled. She's going to force me to a coffee shop, good thing I'm actually heading there
Me: hey
Loretta: where are you hurrying to Andy? Is someone after you?
Me: I don't think anyone would be so jobless to go after me
Loretta: your father is the richest man in Cebu, he has a lot of enemies
Me: that's his problem.... not mine
Loretta: whatever... Can you accompany me to the coffee shop?
I gave out a little chuckle. What's with Loretta and coffee shops?
Me: okay
We got to the car and entered then I drove to the nearest coffee shop
We got down and entered the shop. Just as we sat down and began to place our orders, Daniel and Miguel walked in
Me: great
I said sarcastically
Loretta: what's that for?
I didn't answer her and I glued my eyes to my menu
They sat few tables away from us without knowing we were there
Loretta: I'm ordering something expensive, not the usual
I smirked
Me: order heaven and earth. I'll pay
I winked at her and she laughed. Loretta's mom and my mom are sisters. My mom got lucky by getting married to a multimillionaire. Loretta's mom was not that lucky, her husband was just a medical assistant manager in a small hospital when they got married. After their wedding, my mom personally helped him get a business venture. So they're a little bit rich to the average person
The waiter came and took our orders then left. Afterwards, my mind went back to that black girl. It's not my first time seeing a black person, I was raised in USA. I've been to Brazil too and England. Also, I've been to South Africa. So it's not my first time
But, I was surprised to see her in our school. I think I've seen black people in Manila before, mostly business personnel but never in Cebu
That black girl today was somehow weird, too quiet for my liking. And she seemed shy earlier in class. At first,I didn't notice we had a new comer in class until the teacher directed a question at her. She had even looked at her fingers and fiddled with them when I glanced at her.
I'm the quiet type and I love to associate with extroverts. That's why Loretta's like my best friend, though my actual best friend is Roberto. He is not back from South Korea yet
Loretta: earth to Andy
My attention came back
Me: huh
Loretta: what's it that has taken your whole mind? Thinking of photography? No, photography doesn't take your mind that far. Except if you're thinking of taking a picture of the moon
Me: what's that black girl's name?
She furrowed her eye brows. I immediately regretted asking that question. I knew who Loretta was, she wouldn't let me breathe anymore. She'd start asking questions until my ears bleed
Loretta: so that's why you've been thinking so far. You're thinking about the black girl
Me: nope, not that. Just forget it
Loretta : she's attractive right? Do you want to take a picture of her? She'd make a pretty picture right?
Me: what? No. Not that
Loretta : then what?
Me: just wondering what she's doing in our school
Loretta : well, she relocated from USA here with her family. Her name is Unugwa
My eye brows furrowed this time
Me: Unugwa? That's not a name for an American. Or is it?
Loretta : she's not American. She's pure African. Though she has American citizenship. She's been there for about sixteen years
Me: how come you know so much about her?
Loretta: she's my friend already. And she's really kind
Me: I trust you with making friends
She chuckled and looked around then at me
Loretta: OMG, Daniel is here
Me: I know
I relaxed on the chair and caressed my camera
Loretta: I don't think he knows we're here
Me: and I don't think I care if he does
Loretta shrugged and took the tray of steaming drinks from the waiter. She kept mine in front of me
I looked at Daniel and got irritated. Daniel is too full of himself, acting like he owns the nation
I rolled my eyes to the cup of steaming cappuccino. I wasn't in the mood for swallowing anything. I looked at Loretta, she had fries and milk shakes, a cup of latรฉ, and cappuccino. Trust Loretta with food combos
Me: you're going to feel really heavy when you take all that
Loretta : it's fun
I sighed and closed my eyes, I feel a little headache. All I need now is a warm long bath
Daniel's POV
Miguel: look behind you
Me: what?
Miguel: it's Andy and Loretta, that girl in class
Me: then I'm not looking
I sipped my black coffee and dropped the cup. My mind went back to what my dad told me, I should make friends with the black girl.
I don't like making friends, I love being on my own. People irritate me and I get angered easily. There's no way I'm going to stoop so low by going to a girl all in the name of friendship. And it isn't like I'm gonna benefit from it. It's all my dad's stupid ego that I'm going to feed. Sometimes, I hate to see my father. He cares only about himself and his reputation. He keeps trying to be the number one rich man in this city and he always tries to beat Andy's father.
After that conversation with me, I just couldn't stay at home because I felt he was planning to control me again. I needed fresh air so I called up Miguel.
Miguel: so why did you leave the house just as you arrived. I'm sure you just changed clothes, no shower
Me: because the house was too hot
Miguel: dude, you have air conditioning
Me: yes
Miguel: but I thought you liked heat compared to cold
I sighed. This idiot is getting on my nerves and I don't plan on explaining the type of 'hot' I meant.
I stood up and walked away, he didn't say anything but I know his eyes followed me out
I got outside and heaved a sigh, where should I go now? I didn't want to return home neither did I want to go to the gym
Nevertheless, I entered my car and zoomed off
Unugwa's POV
I was dressed in a light blue floral dress with a pair of white flat shoes. My phone was in my hand as I climbed down the stairs gently
Chubi was coming with Mr Whyte
Chubi : sister, do you know where mom kept my green sandals?
Me: probably in your glass shoe box
Chubi : I don't think so
He bit his lower lip and looked into space like he was thinking. I chuckled
Me: you should just check
Chubi : you look like you're going out
Me: nope, just heading to the pool. I wanna check it out
Chubi: it's massive
He ran past me, up the stairs. I shook my head and continued climbing down. Just as I finished, Anibe came out
Anibe: there's my little sister. Come with me
He held my wrist
Me: to where
Anibe: just come
I jerked my hand off from him
He carried me up on his shoulder and began to walk outside
Me: hey Anibe put me down
I struggled to come down but I couldn't, his grip was too strong
Finally, I found myself in his car. How I got here so fast, I don't know
Anibe: sit well
He slammed the door then quickly got in through the other side
Me: this is kidnapping
Anibe : we're going to see Demi
Me: you should have just asked
Anibe: well, I felt like doing that
He started the car and drove off
I began to arrange my hair
Anibe : so tell me, when are you going to give out your virginity?
I sighed
Me: I don't know.... Marriage I guess
He laughed
Anibe : are you sure about that?
Me: why are you even asking?
I wasn't surprised though, Anibe and I talk a lot. Most of the things I know, mom didn't tell me. Anibe did.
Then when he was a serious student, he read a lot and tought me about the body system of a girl
Anibe : babe, you're eighteen already. You're not a kid anymore
Me: what are you trying to say?
Anibe : I'm just saying you should know what you want already
I looked out the window. My friends in the USA, none of them were virgins. They all slept with guys who were their boyfriends. Though they break up, but they get new ones
I wanted to stand out from them. I wanted to be different. I never really had a boyfriend, I just had someone I was tripping over. I also had dates, like prom date, carnival date, a date to the fun fair, etc.
Sometimes I kiss them on the cheek, but never on the lips.
Anibe : does dad still get you checked?
Me: no, he stopped when I was sixteen
My dad always brought a medical professional to check me up. To make sure my virginity was intact and that I had no disease or virus.
His mother died early because of cancer which was with her from childhood, he said he's not gonna let that happen to me.
Anibe : you know what babe?
I looked at him
Anibe : keep your virginity
Me: may I ask why?
Anibe : apart from the Biblical truth about fornication, keeping your virginity is a great virtue. It's hard to see virgins these days and the few ones have a lot of advantages. It keeps you from fear of unwanted pregnancy, diseases and even heart break
I smiled. Anibe finally shows that he has a brain. This happens once in a blue moon
Me: thanks bro
Anibe : so please, don't give in to any stupid boy out there. Most of them are just like me, we eat and go
I chuckled
Me: most of those girls are restaurants. Letting everyone in, eat, pay, leave
He chuckled and parked the car.
Anibe: we're here. Please make sure you tell her nice things about me. Please don't tell her that I don't know how to use a knife
I chuckled and got out gently.
Yes, he doesn't know how to use a knife to cut anything. In fact, he doesn't know how to slice bread
We got out of the car and he held my hand as we walked towards the door. I looked to my left and saw that guy from my class, Daniel. He saw me, I thought he would look away but he didn't. I just gently looked to my front as the door opened
I looked back again and my eyes met with his again.
Oh shoot!
I followed Anibe in then the door closed. Immediately I heaved a sigh of relief
Anibe: why that sigh? Are you worried?
Me: what? No. Of course not
Anibe: you're just stressed out from school, right?
Me: yeah. You know, trying to fit in. Especially with the fact I'm the only black person in the entire school. They always stare at me and it's creepy you know
Anibe: they like you. Thank your stars it's not the other way round
I smiled and sighed again. I wanted to open the door and check if Daniel was still there but I decided against it because Demi would be out any minute.
I don't know why, but something about that Daniel gives me the creeps
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DanielI decided to stroll through my father's estate. Everyone there knows me as the son to the land lord so I'm a respected person thereI took a walk round the neighborhood and got hi's from tenants. After about half an hour, I decided to go back home. As I strolled towards where I parked my car, I saw a car drive in.I didn't actually care but I had to look again because I saw a black person.Two black people.I stared intently and noticed it was that girl in class and the guy must be her elder brother because dad said the man moved in with his family.As if the girl knew I was staring at her, she looked back. Our eyes met, she gently looked away and faced the front door of the house she was standingI continued to look at her, wondering how I would even make her my friend. I would just approach her
To show you how crazy I was feeling, I turned back and went to the estate. I came down and looked for the black girl's carIt was still standing there. I heaved and leaned on the carDad's words rang in my ear again. He wants me to make friends with her because of his business. Normally, I'm not the type that should care about anything and I should follow my own ways but, thinking about it, dad's business will soon be my business tooI'll soon be in collegeI took few steps away from the car. Then I saw a locket on the floor, I picked it and opened it.Me: it's Andy's cousinI dropped it back and wanted walking forward but for the first time, my conscience itched me.I picked it up againShould I give it to her tomorrow? How I'm I even going to do that?I looked u
______________________________ ๐งกDaniel๐Dad: have you started the friendship yet?I didn't answer, I just faced my foodDad: DanielI looked upDad: you're joking with my business.I sighedMe: how do you expect me to approach a girl for FriendshipDad: boys your age are experts in thatMe: boys my age are stupid and idle. That's whyDad: I don't care how you want to do it. But make sure she comes here before the end of next weekMy eyes widened. Then I sarcastically saidMe: oh come onThis time he faced his food while I dropped my cutlery and stared at himMe: but... What if she doesn't want to make friends with m
____________________________________________________________________ ๐งกLoretta๐I turned back and faced himMe: yesAndy: uhm, the black girl.. What's her name again?Me: Unugwa...Andy: Unuga?Me: no Unugwa...Andy: UnugwaMe: yes, so what about her?Andy: she has a freedom card?Me: of course she does. You didn't know?Andy : I didn't know at all. So Agnes has a rivalMe: haha, she's richer than Agnes. ByeI left him and I entered the classroom, I didn't see UnugwaI looked to the girl beside meMe: Karina, have you seen Unugwa?Karina: we were in the workshop together. Check the locker hall fi
______________________________________________________________________๐Loretta ๐I came back to the garden and didn't see Unugwa. I think she went to a class. I hurried off to my own class and waited for the teacher. Andy came and sat beside meAndy : mom wants you to come home tonight. For dinnerMe: really?He nodded and looked at meMe: uhm I already have plans for tonightHe raised a browAndy: really?Me: yes I made plans with..Andy: cancel it. You don't want to disappoint momMe: hmmAndy: you have to comeMe: is there another reason you want me to come?He sighed and looked at the board without answering me.Me: AndyI looked at him sternlyAndy: okay. Dad will b
______________________________________________________________________ ๐Unugwa๐When I entered school, I was quite early. No one else was in class so I decided to go to the library. I sat down and began to read the book I was reading yesterday.It was Peter Pan and I was so engrossed in it, my love for magical stories knows no bounds.I checked my watch and guessed that Loretta should be in school. I decided to go and check first. When I entered class, few students were already there. I saw Loretta's bag and I went back to the library to get mine.From the entrance, I could see that some students were in already. I didn't look at them, I just took my bag and headed out of the large room.Few steps from the table where I was reading, I decided to bring out my freedom card from the book I read. I needed to leave the school to get Daniel's bis
______________________________________________________________________ ๐Daniel๐I'm very fast to anger. I've got the worst temper and everyone always criticize me of it. Except for my dad who I took it from, and my manager who says it's good for me to be able to charge at my opponent.Anyway, little things make me angry. But usually I get amused when I see Agnes threatening girls because of me. I find it as entertainment, seeing her fight so much for something she can never get. I should have known that she was going to come after Unugwa.I can't explain the anger I felt when I saw her confronted by Agnes. Agnes has no right to do that, she's not my friend, she's not even anything to me. I don't even see her as a girl that has a crush on me.What made me angry was that she said, I Daniel Alberto is hers. Gosh!I didn't hear muc
___________________________________________________________________________ ๐Unugwa๐Me: you're gonna answer me or not?He smirkedDaniel : I have a match this Saturday. Care to come?Me: no. I hate boxingDaniel : why?Me: it's bloodyHe crackedDaniel : it depends on the type of boxing. Mine isn't bloody yetMe: I'm still not comingDaniel : please. If you're there, I'll definitely winMe: when did I become your good luck fairyDaniel : that's not what I mean.Me: whatever. I'm still not coming. Besides Saturday is the day I spend most time with my friendsDaniel :the Loretta girl?Me: uhm no. I mean my friends in the StatesDa