"Did you feel like you both were the only people in this world when he was with you?" Zoe asked and she nodded her head shyly, this left Zoe sad but seeing her friend all happy, she had no choice but to be happy with her...
"What does it mean, Zoe?" Arabella questions as she stares back at her friend with eyes full of anticipation... Zoe didn't know if she should tell her or not, but at the end of her long thought, she decided to tell her..." Mama says if you are with someone and you feel like it's only both of you in the world, it means you are in love..." She explains and Arabella frowns, not understanding what she is talking about as she stares at her with a confused expression..." What is love?"Arabella questions, she was clueless about what it meant and the curiosity to know the meaning was way stronger..." Uhm, mama said love is when you always want to be close to someone" Zoe explains and this got Arabella to frown more..." But, I like spending time with you," she said..." Does it mean I love you?" She questions again and this got Zoe stuck, not being able to answer her..." We are friends...I think that's why you feel that way" Zoe explains thoughtfully and little Arabella nods her head..." Does that mean I am in love with...Rowan?!" She exclaims at the realization, staring at Zoe with wide eyes and Zoe just nods her head...she is so red and happy as she starts jumping up and down while little patches her with no words left..."Hi, what's making you all happy?" Rowan's voice rings from behind causing the excited Arabella to stiff and Zoe to frown hard..."R-Rowan...what are you doing here?" Arabella was unable to believe he was standing right next to her..."to check on you, of course..." he holds onto her hand and flashes her a sweet smile... Arabella was stunned by his action as she stared down at her hand, silently enjoying the warmth of his body... Zoe was way angrier seeing him so close to her but not wanting to cause any more trouble, she stayed quiet. Silently absorbing her sadness..." How is your hand?" He questions checking on her right elbow..." uhh, it's fine...Zoe help me apply some ointment and plaster" she said and he nodded his head..." Why act like you care all of a sudden after hurting her?" He questions mockingly staring at Zoe who was trying so hard to keep her calm..." you know nothing about me, so don't you dare question my love and friendship for Arabella..." Zoe said sternly at him and his mockery face was now frowning, he didn't know she would be this harsh..." Yes, Rowan...Zoe will never hurt me" Arabella defended and little Rowan turned his gaze to her..."Really? then what about yesterday?" He questions and Arabella is speechless, as she stares back at him with mixed emotions...Zoe stays silent, waiting to hear her response. Arabella meets her gaze as they stare at themselves for some time..." she- It was a mistake...but I know she won't do it again...I trust her" her words made Zoe smile, knowing that she trust her so much to still stay by her side after what she did to her was too good to be true and with that, she took it upon herself to always make her happy and never hurt or make her sad..." don't be blind by her facades, she is not what you think," He said feeling angry as he stares at Zoe with a gaze that could kill...Zoe frowns wondering why he keeps on saying bad things about her and always tries to make her look like the bad person before Arabella...No one knows what is going on in his mind and what he was up to, Arabella shakes her head in denial, refusing to accept his words..." No Rowan, Zoe is not like that...she is the nicest person I have ever known" She was clueless about what was going on but what she knew was her best friend has always been truthful and the best person in her life..." Ok then...if you say so. Come let me show you something" he pulls on Arabella making her follow him but after taking three steps, she stops and runs back to her friend who just stood there gazing at them..."come on, Zoe...let's go" she urges pulling on her hand and only then did Zoe move...she thought Arabella will leave without her but seeing her pulling her along makes her more than happy...They walk till when they were finally at Rowan's home, he brought out a package and give it to Arabella..."what's inside?" She questions confusedly..."why not check it out, yourself?" He urges with a big smile. Arabella gazed at Zoe who nodded at her before opening the big box...she was surprised at what was inside, the thing she has always wished to have but never got the opportunity to get..." puppy?" She exclaims not believing her eyes..."Is it mine?" She questions and Rowan nods his head smiling sweetly at her..."Really?" she stares at him this time, wanting him to be sure of his words..." Yes, it's yours" he assured and Arabella excitedly hugged him..."thank you, Rowan...I love puppies" she confesses..." I know" he hugs her back and gazes at Zoe who stares at them with no expression on her face...he smiles mockingly at her and Zoe rolls her eyes, gazing in the other direction..." Wow, it's so cute" Arabella praised touching the puppy..." Where did you get this? and how?" She questions wanting to know how he got it..."I asked dad to get me one...and he did...simple" he explains proudly..."Wow, that's nice..." Rowan is the only child of his parents and whatsoever he asked of them, they always give him..."Isn't it cute, Zoe?" She asked, still playing with the puppy..." Yes, it is...very," Zoe said honestly as she crunched to the ground to touch the puppy…eleven years laterZoe lies on the bed reading a book. the door opens and Arabella walks in with two cups of coffee and hands one to her..."What are you reading?" she questions taking a seat by her bedside..." Nothing important...just a book" Zoe closed the book and placed it by the side, adjusting herself to sit upright..." thought as much..." she said and drank her coffee...Zoe was quiet, she seemed to be thinking about something..."What is disturbing you, Zoe?" her soft voice pulled Zoe back to the present as she stared back at her..."Nothing," Zoe said but Arabella wasn't convinced..." I am no fool to know that something is disturbing you...come on, tell me..." she urges." I am scared, Rabella...what if I don't get chosen for the audition, what if I am not as good as they think?" she asked, opening up to all her fears. Zoe is studying music and there is a contest coming up and so many people and Schools are allowed to participate...she is good at singing but she has this sel
Zoe walks out of the bath with a towel wrapped around her chest as she dries on her soft black hair. Arabella sat on her bed, humming as she writes in a book...She was humming the song "Stay" by Rihanna ever so happily and Zoe who enjoys her melodic sound silently listens to her..."if not for your love for business, I would have dragged you to study music with me" Zoe walked to her bed and climbed on it, they had their separate beds..."Guess there's always an afterlife" She jokes..." you better be ready then, won't be sparing you, not even for a sec" they both laugh at Zoe's words..." Where to?" Arabella, who saw Zoe all dressed up in a pair of blue jeans and a shirt with her hair tied in a messy bun, was confused as to where she was going..."Ms. Patricia asked me to come over for a little discussion..." she puts on her shoes, ready to go..." don't be late, I will be waiting for you" Zoe smiles at her..." sure...see you" She takes her in for a hug before leaving. On her way to
Coming back from Ms. Patricia's house, Zoe was happy knowing she will get to spend time with Arabella. She always spent her free time with Rowan, at his place while Zoe, gets to be left behind...And every single time she tries to make her stay, Rowan always comes up with something to change her mind...She knew he was doing it on purpose, it has been like that since childhood, always fighting for her love and attention but no matter how hard she tried, he still won...He's got her love, and now he's trying to get all of her attention to himself and it seems like it is working..." What a greedy bastard" she cursed under her breath feeling irritated at the thought of Rowan...One thing she didn't understand was, why he got to be the one she chooses to love. among all the guys, why him? Why not her? She has been with her since the very beginning but she didn't choose her, she never saw her as anything older than her best friend...it saddens her but knowing she is happy, she had no choice
It's been three days now and Zoe has been avoiding Arabella for reasons unknown to Arabella and it made her sad and worried, to see her best friend not talking to her as she used to..."I don't know what is wrong... I know something is eating her up but I just can't tell what it is exactly" she has been saying quite, hoping she will come around and open things up but it seems like it's just her hopes and nothing more..." Stop stressing yourself over nothing, Zoe is old enough to handle her problems" Rowan's lazy voice rings from behind her. She is in Rowan's apartment, sitting by his bedside..." How can you say such a thing? you know how close I am with Zoe and knowing she is disturbed with no idea what's wrong makes me more frustrated, and you are telling me not to stress myself?... I mean, what's even your issue with Zoe? 'cause I don't understand anymore" She wasn't a fool not to notice the difference in his behavior every time she made mention of Zoe's name..." Nothing...I am j
Arabella walks through the school corridor heading to the hall Zoe always has her rehearsal. Taking the second door on her left, she stood by the door and watched her sing...the lyrics of the song made her eyes teary. For some reason, she could tell that something was going on but she didn't want to tell her... I tried my best to never let you in to see the truth... And I've never opened up... I have never truly loved... Till you put your arms around me and I believe... that it's easier for you to let me go...For those listening to the song, she sang it perfectly, putting all the emotions and playing with her keys but for Arabella, she could tell something was off...The crowd cheered happily. It was the first part of the competition where she had to compete with people in her school. Though she has been chosen to represent her school, Ms. Patricia wants her to be more than prepared so organizing a school competition was necessary...Gazing at the cro
" What is happening Zoe? you are not singing like you used to" Ms. Patricia complained not liking the outcome of her performance..." I am sorry Ms. Patricia...I will try again..." she apologized and started playing on the piano again but was stopped by her..." you don't have to when your mind is in a mess," she tells her..." No...I can do it...it just needed me to try more" she plays on the piano trying to prove her point..." You see, I am doing it," she said with a smile on her face..." I am ok" she continues but Ms. Patricia holds on to her hand, stopping her ..." You can't fool me, child, I will know one when I see one"..." it's good to take a day off sometimes...I know you might be tired..." she said in a decisive tone and walked to her seat. Zoe opens her mouth only to close them again, there is nothing she will tell her that will be able to change her mind..." go rest out your brain for today...tomorrow is another day" she waves her hand at her but Zoe had no intention of
The person she bumps into was no other than Rowan. He turns back in confusion and stares at her leaving...He wonders what might have transpired between them to turn Zoe into a complete mess, it's his first time seeing Zoe cry and somehow, it feels weird...He knocks on the door but there was no response..." Arabella, it's me...Rowan, open up" he said, and only then did she open the door, letting him get in..." What's disturbing you? you don't look alright" he touches her neck feeling her temperature..." you've been crying" he stated the fact and Arabella wipes her face, trying hard not to cry more..." I bump into Zoe, but I don't think she noticed. It was me...what's up with you two?" He was concerned and wanted to know what I'd do with the girls in the hospital if she had to leave Zoe. It was unlike Arabella to do such..." It's nothing big, we just had a little quarrel " she tries to make it not look too obvious..." it can't be that little when your eyes are red and swollen fr
"Tell me what you want me to do to you" he presses on her nipple making her cry out..."Please Rowan touch me...no...no...pleasure me please, suck, press and nipple on my breast, please" she begs. A victorious smile appears on his lips as he stares down at her ..." as easy as it is..." he lowers his head and takes her left breast in his mouth, as he sucks and nipples on. With his right hand, massages her right breast, giving both breasts equal attention, he sucks and bites her breast until she could no longer take the torture, she was needy...very needy down there...in need of his touch...She rubs herself against him, trying t feel him but the jeans she was putting on didn't let her get what she wanted..."take off my jeans please...and touch me, down there" she begs again and the man did what she wants without teasing her...in no time, she was left naked before him, with only her panties preventing him from seeing her full treasure....he pulls on the side of her pants and slides his