Chapter 19
The sun has risen in all it's glory. The curtains spread and waffle as the cool breeze blows through the glass windows, the atmosphere is beautiful. The grey sheets move as I stand and go over to the windows.
The atmosphere might be beautiful but the mood definitely isn't. I'm in Liza's house, she insisted we sleep together in the same room and also have our girls night.
It's a Sunday morning and Liza is still asleep. Of course, I would be asleep too if I had not been so upset. Everytime I tried to close my eyes and sleep, his words echo in my head and the images if him screaming at me resurfaces.
I don't think I can forgive him for his blatant hypocrisy. I hear the shuffling of sheets and stretching of hands and I instantly know that Liza is awake. I force a smile and turn to look at her. "good morning Lizzy"
Liza yawns and raises her trimmed brows "Oh please, don't play that I'm fine shit game with me Francesca, I know..."
I raise my hand when I hear the worry in her voice " it's 7am in the morning, the last thing I want to do is talk about Damien or all the things that I hate in my life"
" But you can not..."
" I came here to breathe and get away from my problems, not to relive them" Liza stands and gives me a frown.
" But running won't solve anything it... "
" Liza please, enough. I know running won't solve or take my problems away but at least it gives me time to think, breathe and feel again. I came here to spend time away from that man and that house and if I'm not welcomed here then I'll leave" I snapped.
Liza's face darkens and she runs to me. "I'm sorry dear, I just didn't want you to bury your feelings deep inside"
I relax and smile at her "I'm fine, I'm not sad or hurt about Damien's relationship, I'm just angry he thought he could judge me. I just want to relax"
Liza nods and gives me a tight sweet hug. I inhale her colonge and smile. A friend like her is what everyone needs. I feel bad for speaking to her that way but I'm just frustrated and tired.
"I'm sorry for snapping at you, none of this is your fault and you're just trying to help me" she smiles and pouts.
"Well you didn't have to apologise but apology accepted. You can always snap and shout at me cause if you don't do that then don't complain when I start doing mine"
We both chuckle at her statement and I smile in content. She's always been there, all my life and I can't help but be thankful for her.
I frown when I remember something "Oh God Liza, I'm so sorry. You didn't even speak to Sam cause of me. I really should stop being selfish. He's been calling since yesterday but you didn't answer, I was so caught up in my life that I didn't notice. I'm really sorry"
" It's fine, we must always be there for each other. And you're not selfish, you've been there for me in hard times. I've barely known for two days and I've known you all my life. I'll choose you in a heartbeat. Besides, he's Damien's friend and I'm not team Damien. Liza says with a smile. She pinches my cheeks and winks.
"Oh, I love you very much. But don't snub Sam cause if me, I want you to be happy. He's a good guy and i know he didn't like what Damien did" Lisa nods and goes to the vanity to brush her hair.
"He's actually very handsome and sweet" I whisper smiling.
Liza smirks "I know"
"Do you see a future with him?"
Liza thinks for a moment before replying "I don't know about that,but I know he gives me butterflies"
I scoffed "I know too, I saw how shy you were on Friday nigh. Just because he was talking to you, you both just kept blushing and flirting with your eyes. I didn't think Damien's friend will be that nice. He's actually sweet and caring. You both will make a great match"
Liza turns and blushes like a tomato "calm down Francesca, he hasn't even asked me out yet"
I wink at her "he has" Liza frowns "how do you know?"
"Remember when you asked me to switch off your phone when he kept calling you?"
"Yes" Liza says raising her brows.
"Well he sent a message saying he wants you both to meet this night at his place or at a hotel and I may have said yes. Also at his place 7pm sharp"
Liza widens her eyes to the extent that they looked like they might bulge out. Her face turns Scarlett and I smile. "why would you do that Francesca?"
"I want you to be happy plus I didn't like the fact that you were ignoring him for me. I know I shouldn't have done that but..."
My phone rings and I quickly grab it. I see the callers ID and groan. I receive it and put it on speaker.
"Francesca, hello dear" my mom's chirpy voice sings. Lisa and I roll our eyes simultaneously.
"Get to the point, what do you want?"
I hear her sigh before saying "Your sister is in town" I tense upon hearing this.
"And why are you telling me this. It's my business because?"
"don't speak to me in that manner. I'm your mother and she's your sister"
"you have five seconds to say what you want or else I'm ending this call"
"Well it concerns you because she'll be staying at your place" I freeze and Liza drops her comb. We stare at each other tensely before I ask "why is that?, Can't she stay with you or can't she rent a hotel. We don't get along plus I don't live alone in case you forgot"
"Well tell that to her, she's already on her way. She said she's almost there" with that she ends the call.
Lisa and I panic and pace around the room.
This is bad, bad, bad and bad.
You have no freaking idea what kind of chaos is going to happen if she meets Damien...