Chapter 66That was the only thing in my head as I tried to make breakfast. I knew that I wasn't the best at cooking but I thought of Elliot and I knew that I would want to make him a meal one day. I tried my hands with some toast and eggs, but I hardly had any success. Also, I planned to do a full-course meal later in the evening. As much as I wanted to get past it, the picture of them together filled my mind. Seeing them together meant only one thing, they made up. Things were fine between them but I was scared of Kathy rushing things. Amongst barging into them making up, I really wanted them to be sure that they were doing the right things.The most important thing was everyone was getting the life they wanted, being with who they wanted, people that tickled their fancy. I was trying to make pancakes this time, but I burnt half of them. I was trying to imitate those perfect brown pancakes that looked fluffy and easy to chew because of how much they were prepared with finesse and a
Chapter 67I had contemplated this for a very long time, ever since I had gone to the agency and started my new job. There was no way I could do it without feeling nostalgic, I thought about giving it time but time would only make it worse. It is better to act on a feeling, especially when you have decided on your next few steps. It was better to act on it than allow it to linger for a while, without taking any course of action. I got to the restaurant with my resignation letter in my hands. I held on to it tightly as I stood in front of the building. I saw through the glass as the open sign dangled on the doorknob, I remembered all of the memories this place held for me. This was the place that Elliot thought it wise to start seeing me because, at some point, he couldn't come to my house. I made great friends here, it was this job that paid most of the bills. It gave me a sense of independence, the experience I had at the restaurant was next to none. There was nothing that could co
Chapter 68My days were getting busier. I didn't know how long I would be able to hold on. I mostly come home with back pains and sore feet, sometimes a hissing pain in my knees. Then I signed up for this, modeling. The stress and the must training were all worth it. As I began my day, I took my phone and texted Elliot if he was down for dinner because I had a lot of things to discuss with him. I finally wanted to talk to him about my job and everything in between. I was hoping for the worst, I paused as I typed the message. Then, I didn't think about it too much. I just clicked the send button. He replied almost immediately.I smiled, shuffling my phone in my coat as I focused back on the class we were taking. I tried to shake the heaviness that was lying on my shoulders, I thought about the several ways that he would snap. Elliot was not the type to have a temper but when something was accumulating for so long, he'd snap. That's how well I knew him. So, I began to think of his reac
Chapter 69At first, we were filled with silence because I resisted the urge to ask the obvious question. We had little talks but Elliot could tell that I had a lot on my mind. I turned to Kathy. "Did you know about this?"She was puzzled. "About what?" I blinked my eyes at Drew. She shrugged. Drew on the other hand was busy enjoying his meal and pretending he wasn't part of the conversation. Elliot chipped in. "I don't think she was aware. I just needed Drew to accompany me." I nodded. Drew broke the silence. "This meal is so nice, babe. " he smiled at Kathy. "I know you prepared this, you've always had good hands."Kathy was trying to stop him but I was too late. My blood was filled with rage. Elliot swallowed a burst of laughter. "I…I didn't prepare the…meal." Kathy stuttered. Drew was confused, I didn't know why he thought he was invited. Kathy pointed at me. "Oh, I'm so sorry Zora. I didn't mean that you do not know how to cook. I just….thought….""Chill, man. You just acc
Chapter 70We were pretty confused about what to get for lunch. Later we finally decided to get a healthy lunch, with salad as the side dish. Jason was not much of a talker but he gave healthy tips on how to be better since everyone was all about competition. Myra and I were pretty focused on our food when he asked us. "Do you hit the gym from time to time?" Myra and I stared at each other for a while unsure of what to say. "Nope." Myra shook her head. He wasn't impressed. "That's not good, you have to go to the gym at least three times a week. You guys could also have a dumbbell at home so you can have private workouts. It would help you guys in the long run." We both nodded. It was cool that someone was finally putting us through, we didn't seem all that lost. I kept thinking about where I was going to get a dumbbell because that was something I really wanted to try.After lunch, Myea and Jadon reminded me of the party. Going through the tasks of the day, I totally forgot about t
Chapter 71I gave him a drink. He reluctantly took it from me, still wearing a frown.I searched for Myra in the crowd but it was a long shot. "I will come back. I'm going to search for Myra."He asked his brows in question. "Myra is the friend I came with." I got lost inside the crowd before he said another word. I was still looking for Myra, but a stranger came to my side wearing a wide smile."Please are you the girl that got involved with the popular billionaire?" I knew what she was talking about but I haven't gone to the media to confirm anything because I didn't want to get involved. Elliot said he would get me out of it which he did. I shook my head and went back to Elliot. He was sipping his wine as I heaved."Are you going okay? What's wrong?" He soothed me, locking his hands around my arm."Let's go home." We went to his car and he drove off immediately. I could feel it but I couldn't find the strength to talk at the moment. When we got to the porch, I thanked him and t
Chapter 72The first thing Kathy did after we screamed was hug Drew. "Everyone please settle in, I ordered pizza and it will be here soon." They were all busy having small talks. Drew and Kathy shared a kiss and poured her wine after that. "Come on, get a room, you two."I hissed and pouted. I was not like Kathy, who liked to know every detail about my love life. The alarm bell rang and I quickly went to the door to get the package. I carried the box of cake and several boxes of pizza. Derek came out here to help me with the pizza. I sang for Kathy and dropped the cake on the table, and quickly went to get a knife. Derek came to join me in the kitchen, to get glasses and a bottle of wine. "Thank you. You are a sweetheart." I grinned, leaving him to give Kathy the knife. She held the knife as it was inside the cake and made a wish. She closed her eyes for a bit, made her wish, and blew out the candle. She cut the cake as we clapped for her. Kathy went ahead to cut a big piece of
Chapter 73I didn't have to work today because it was my day off. I had listed a lot of things to do but they were just little things around the house. I wasn't sure I would be able to step out but I included it anyway. I went downstairs to get a bowl of cereal when my phone buzzed. It was my calendar notifying me I have a coffee outing with Bella. "How the hell did I forget it?" I sighed as I went back to the room with the bowl of cereal in my hands. Kathy rolled over to the edge of the bed, she was staying in and didn't plan to leave the bed either. She started asking me a series of questions."I thought you were going out?""Yes, I am," I replied. "I just want to give breakfast first. I just remembered about getting coffee with Bella today." I put a full spoon of cereal in my mouth. "You are chewing so loud." I ignored her and continued eating. "How about your dad?""I spoke with the doctor recently and he has gained a little mobility. He is capable of eating solid food. He is