CHAPTER 26
JAMES' POV:
"I knew it wouldn't take you that long to find out"
"What" he said cocking his beautiful eyebrows and bringing out a bit of the wrinkles he'd probably tried to hide.
She looked forward and said "You want to play that game-" picking up a glass of tequila I had left unattended to "fine."
This wasn't working. What kind of person was so put together when she's high?
"What did you do to me? I feel like Johnny English-"she finally turned to look at me, effectively jabbing me on the shoulder and retracting her hand "-strikes again".
"Aren't you the
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RUBY’S POV:As I finally arrived home, my sorrowful separation from James kept playing in my mind.“I don’t know when next I’ll see you but it can’t hurt to ask you to wait for me” he’d said looking down at me lovingly.“You know I could wait another 10 years” I said and what I wanted to sound as a joke became the elephant in the room.“I won’t say bye, not even goodbye because I don’t want to let go ok. So see you soon”Of course, he would take away my breath for this parting too. So I said the only thing that kept sounding in my head. “Always and forever” and we both smiled as I got into my Uber.Slowly walking into my apartment, I thought of calling my parents and I prepared for them to freak. It’s not every time you get the shock of seeing your daughter in a completely different hair colour
RUBY’S POV:Two weeks laterWe had finalized all paper work and made plans on how to move. Sadly, James had been mentioned. The letter had been delivered to James already and the court meeting was today.I had picked out one of my many official wears, some slacks and a shirt along with a black blazer. Giving one last look at myself through the mirror, I agreed with my reflection that I looked good enough for a quickie, not like that’s what I expected. Turning around to leave, I looked at myself once more and agreed with my reflection that I had put on weight since I got home. Of course I would blame it on the fact that I ate away my anxiety, not that it worked though but a girl has to hope.Getting up to leave, I immediately felt a bit queasy when I walked too fast towards my bag that I’d left in the parlour. Rushing to my bag a bit faster, I unzipped it and grabbed at the packet of veggie crackers I’d gotten so used
Ruby’s POV:ONE YEAR LATERThe last year has by far been one of the most eventful times for me. James actually went through with his rehabilitation program and I spent every day with him. It turns out he was overdosing on sleeping medicines and it almost became a health issue as his physical tolerance for the drug increased and he craved it more.Dealing with all the news was really stressful. I nearly had a miscarriage when I realized he lost sleep when I had to leave. He arranged for his private jet to move all his things from his house in Port Harcourt over to Nevada. We’d decided on a house there and we got one in a quiet area. He had to move money anonymously to my account since he couldn’t make the purchase himself. I had a feeling his father was monitoring his accounts. I didn’t say anything though.My parents and my new baby brother were ecstatic that I finally agreed to move closer. They were more ecstatic to find out I wa
Lost myself trying to find you- King TonyRuby's POV:Is there ever anything like an average day? If there is then I can't think of a day in my life that was one. Although this day started out quite average, I took a shower and for once I didn't have to run out of the bathroom like a dog on narcotics because I forgot my towel in my room and I couldn't risk flashing anyone the goods.It was always a thing of mine to stand at the balcony and get some fresh air to you know, clear my mind a bit. But today, I happened to look down the balcony and I don't think I've ever been so jumped before. I just had to run back into the sitting room."Code red babe, code red", I yelled to Brylee." What's up Rubs?" She answered, stunned."Some guys on black face caps are in their way up the building""What do you mean?""I mean..." I starte
The world is ugly but you're beautiful to me - King TonyRUBY'S POV:I was sat in the parlour listening to my favorite playlist of random songs that sort of went with my laid back exterior right now. Then James arrived with gifts and there's no better gift than food. That's the Broadway to my heart. I mean when God blesses you with a body that doesn't get fat when you eat a lot, you just want to thank the Lord and use that body wisely. So when he brought Jollof rice, chicken and salad, I was this close to planting a kiss on his cheek."James, you never cease to surprise me", I said hugging the take away bag."I never knew you were such a foodie but now I know I'll never stop feeding you", he said and laughed." Since its your money, do I pay you back or will you eat with me? " I asked reluctantly."I came prepared", he said as he pulled out a second spoon from his poc
I will hold you when things go wrong - King TonyRUBY'S POV:"James tried to kiss me", I said to Gaby immediately we started eating in her room." Really! And we were just talking about how compatible you both are. Seminar started", she declared smiling happily."I don't get you, Bry", I said confused."I mean to say spill, spill, spill the beans", she said, dropping her fork to demonstrate." I'd love to be melodramatic and all and start with the time and the weather but you were basically there so all that happened was him talking to me about a girl that's probably his girlfriend and next thing he almost locks lips with me""A lot can happen when I walk away for 10 minutes. Maybe I should leave you both alone more often"Just as she said this her phone rang."Oh hey James", she said winking at me as I fa
You said my heart is like an open book but you still can't read it - King TonySong for the chapter: Symphony by Clean Bandit feat. Zara Larsson.RUBY'S POV:The next day wasn't what I'd call uneventful because my friends all kept calling like I'd been in an accident or something. Let's face it, people call you a lot when you're sick or in trouble. I basically had to change my ringtone to "Hotline bling" with all the calls from lots of people, both friends and classmates, even Richy my best friend but nothing new there since Richy calls me all the time.Just as I set my phone next to me on the bed, it began to vibrate again. I don't ever get tired of talking on the phone so I was already giddy before I saw who the caller was."Hello", I said for the umpteenth time but with less eagerness."Sweetie", Lesley said over the phone." Lesley, ho