Chapter Forty Six

I felt better than I had been since my father's funeral. I was still looking for a job but in the meantime, I engaged in baking cupcakes for little children and I also started playing video games. I enjoyed playing video games.

I still did not accept calls from anybody that was not Mandy, I couldn't bring myself to talk to anybody apart from her yet. I was enjoying my time alone, I visited parks and eateries.

My phone has been ringing since yesterday and Constantine has been calling me non stop but I didn't pick up, I kept ignoring his call. I was not ready to speak to him now and I didn't know what to discuss either. I did not need his pity.

I had just finished eating my breakfast when the doorbell rang. I was excited because Mandy was at the door and I had someone to spend my day with. I opened the door and the smile on my face died down. It was Francis and he had a sad smile on his face. I folded my hands and looked at him

"Can I come in?" he said calmly. I was tempted to bang the door in his face but I wanted to give him a chance to explain himself.

"Come in" I opened the door wider and he entered

"Thank you," he said still standing

"Sit down and make yourself comfortable. Don't act like you are a visitor. Do you want something to drink?"

"No, I'm fine" he went down on his knees "Euli, I'm very sorry for what I did, for everything I put you through. I've realized my mistakes and I regret ever meeting Samantha and falling in love with her. I didn't know what she was using those designs for, I thought I was saving somebody's life but it turned out to be something worse" he was crying. Seeing him on his knees, melted my heart and I just wanted to hold him.

"I'm very very sorry. I wish I could turn back time to change what I've done. I'm so sorry, I would keep saying sorry until you get tired of hearing it. I understand if you are still angry with me and send me away but I'll keep coming here until you forgive me. I would never be able to live again if you do not forgive me" I was teary at this point. We've all suffered from this and there was no need to hold grudges. I went to him and pulled him up.

"I was angry with you that's why I didn't pick up your calls although you did something that hurt me but I love you and I can't stay angry at you for long because you are my brother. So, I'm telling you I've forgiven from my heart, so don't kneel again. Dad won't be happy where he is if we are still not talking to each other but I'm really going to kick your ass if you try this again" we both laughed

"I can never try it again. Thank you and I love you"

"I love you too" we hugged each other and rained like that for a while

"So where did you go after the funeral? All of us were worried about you even Constantine"

"He was there too?"

"Yes, he even asked some people to find you"

"I stayed a few days at a hotel, I needed to be alone and clear my head that's why I didn't pick any calls and I told only Mandy where I was"

"Mandy knew where you were?"

"Yes. I asked her not to tell anybody where I was"

"That explains why she kept saying she didn't know where you were and all of a sudden she disappeared"

The doorbell rang

"Mandy is here"

"How are you so sure it's Mandy?"

"Because she said she was coming here" I opened the door and blinked twice to be sure I wasn't dreaming

"Hi," he said shyly with a smile on his face and his hands in his pocket. He looked like he was talking to his crush for the first time.

"Hi" I replied

"Can I come in? Or do you have a visitor already?"

"Yes sure, come in" he walked inside with so much confidence.  I closed the door and took in a deep breath before joining him in the living room.

"You're here already," Constantine said. I looked at the two of them. What did he mean by that?

"Did you......"

"I need to go now sis, I'll see you later" he kisses me on my both cheeks and hurried out leaving me and Constantine alone. The atmosphere was so tense and I felt hot all of a sudden. I kept looking down until he broke the silence.

"Baby, I'm sorry I hurt you by saying all those things to you. I know am stupid and a coward, I was just angry for no reason. Those were just mere designs and I destroyed our relationship because of it"

"They are not mere designs. They are part of your career"

"They are mere compared to what we shared. Ever since you left I haven't been able to sleep properly I've been thinking about you non-stop. Every minute of the day you are on my mind, I wanted to meet you but my pride didn't allow me. Will, you forgive me, my love"

"I'm not angry with you Constantine. I'm the one at fault here so I deserved your anger. If I wasn't careless we wouldn't have been in this now. I'm sorry"

"No, no, don't apologize baby. It was not your fault please don't blame yourself. I missed you, I missed us. Will you be able to take this man back?"

"Yes, I would love to have him back and I missed you too" he places his lips on mine and I opened my mouth and he deepened the kiss. I pulled away from him smiling

"I had a speech planned out but when I stared at you, I forgot everything I wanted to say. I love you so much and I promise never to get angry at you again"

"I love you too"

"I have a plan to deal with Daniel. He is launching the collection soon. I just want to teach him a lesson"

"What's the plan?"