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Lisa’s POV
My eyes were stuck on the window but I was lost in thoughts. I couldn't get the scene earlier from my head. I felt a slash on my heart when he pushed me off him and ran to the bathroom. I can bet my life it wasn't his sister on the phone. He looked tense and scared when I walked into his room. It was like he was doing something wrong. I didn't like what I was feeling, I have just known him for three days.What if he is dating?
A part of me tried to convince me it wasn't my business while the other part prayed so hard not to be true. My sadness was an ocean of unknowable depths.
I leaned my head on the passenger's seat and closed my eyes when my phone pinged with a message.I sat upright quickly to check and it was from Claire.
Claire : Short woman you better come back soon, the landlord will lock us out soon. He doesn't seem like he is joking this time round.
I didn't reply. I just switched off my phone and went back to my former position. Why can't things go right in my life for once? "Are you okay, you seem stressed?" The voice I didn't want to hear asked and I nodded wordlessly.
"You have been quiet, is everything okay?" I nodded wordlessly. If I even uttered a single word, I would have broken down. My eyes were on fire and I just wanted to cry so bad.
"We are here, let's do some shopping,” Marcus said excitedly. I opened my eyes, unbuckled my seatbelt and got out of the car.
"Are you okay?" He walked to my side and I just looked down.
"Answer me?" He lifted my chin up.I realized he had a cap and glasses on. Who was he? Why does he always disguise himself in public?
"Stop being too perfect or you will make me fall for you..." I brushed shoulders with him and began walking towards the boutique.
"Lisa, wait?" He called out behind me.
"Listen to me?" He held my arm.
"Let's just shop and go where we are supposed to go. I don't want to talk right now...." I said in a spiteful whisper.
"Did I do anything wrong?" I twisted my hand off his grip and got inside the boutique.
" Hey madam, welcome to Licia boutique. How can I help you?" The attendant asked.
"Can I get a pair of jeans and tees?"
"Sure madam...
"Never mind, I don't want to buy anymore..." I walked out of the boutique and bumped into Marcus .
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Chase POV
My life is a disaster. On one side Lisa looks mad and on the other side is Clara who isn't picking my calls . I was walking into the boutique to help Lisa out when I bumped into her. She looked more mad than before. What did they feed her in there?
"Lisa, that was fast..." I chuckled
"Take me back. I want to take my things and go home..." She ordered.
"But?"
"But nothing." She cut me off. We both got into the car and drove back home silently.When we entered the apartment, she went straight into her room. I didn't want to lose my new friend. Everything about her had begun to get to me.
"Lisa, we need to talk?" I slammed the door open. She remained silent.
"Can you hear me?" I took her hand and pulled her to me.
"You won't move from here until you talk to me..." I wrapped my arms around her. I didn't want to lose my new friend. Everything about her had begun to get to me.
"I know that was not your sister earlier. I thought we were friends and friends don't lie to each other..."I was blank.I didn't know what to say.
"Don't try to lie to me, the fear was written all over your face.The way you pushed me from you, the way you dropped your phone when you saw me said it all. At first I pretended not to have noticed anything because it doesn't concern me but I don't know why I am mad" She cussed out. Chase how you will get yourself out of this one.
"You were right Lisa , it wasn't my sister. .It was my ex-girlfriend. I just panicked when I saw you and that's all. She has been wanting to get back with me but I don't want to. She cheated on me with my best friend..." I faked a sob and tried to shed tears but all in vain. My eyes were as dry as the Sahara desert. She smiled and shook her head,"Is that the best lie you would come with?"
Is she a mind reader? How did she know?" I am not lying!!!" I tried acting normal and mad?
"Until you are ready to respect our friendship, we should stay away from each other. Now let me go..." She said with a straight face and I had no choice but to oblige.
"But can you please not go? You can stay in this room and I will not bother you. Don't leave, you promised we will play my PS5 over the weekend.You can't break a promise...
"Let me be alone for a while..." She sat on the bed and pulled her legs to her chest and squeezed them tight. I walked back to my room and sat on the edge of the bed. I tried calling Clara but she didn't pick up. I sent her a million and one texts but she just read them and didn't reply. Am I a bad person? Am I this desperate? I should just let Lisa go home before I go crazy thinking about her. I don't want to feel this stupid unfamiliar feeling I am having whenever she is close to me.
.I am afraid to feel lonely and sad again...She gives me this kind of happiness that I cannot explain.She always knows how to make me smile.I don't want to lose her friendship or Clara. I am in a dilemma. I was scratching my head angrily when my phone began ringing.It was a new number."Hello, who is this?"
"Does Clara know you are flirting around with other women when she is not around?"I froze with wide eyes. Sweet heavens what kind of bad luck is this? I thought I was discreet."Who are you and what are you talking about?" I yelled.
"I am an entertainment blogger and this is indeed juicy gossip. Chase Cage having an affair behind his girlfriend's back..."
"What do you want? How much?"
"Fifty thousand Dollars Chase.."
"Send me your account details. If anything leaks out you are a dead man."
"I will be waiting for Chase." He hung up
This would be the best time to hang out with Lisa. I really need her crazy self beside me.I will just apologize and I know she will understand. Immediately I turned the door knob and opened the door, I found her hand hanging in mid air. I didn't expect her so soon, I thought I would have to beg, sing and dance to have her forgive me like Clara forces me to do.
"Want to play?" I noticed a PS pad controller in her hand.
"Are you not mad anymore?"
"It's not my business. And some things are better left unsaid. Shall we play?"
"Yes, sure..." I couldn't hide the smile on my face.I felt a feeling of relief wash over me. I didn't have any idea of how to convince her that Clara should probably take some lessons from Lisa.
"Thank you..." I hugged
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Lisa’s POV
You know what, I don't know the truth anymore. Screw it, it is his life. I am not supposed to be mad, it's not like we have something going on between us. I shouldn't care about what he does with his life. I am just imagining my own things because I am brokenhearted. He will never choose ordinary simple me. I should stick to my lane. Lisa, don't bite what you can't swallow. It's better I don't know the truth, what you don't know won't break you. I wiped my tears away, went into his solitude room, took one of the controllers and went to get him. His friendship is all that matters.