Chapter 22 I'm in trouble again

Chapter twenty-two
Dave
I look at the shoe again and I feel a pang of regret. I don't know why I'm seriously feeling this way, why I felt my heart shattered when she cried the other time. I guess it ruined finally.
Gosh, why did I do this? Why did I buy the house? Why did I even start this evil path of mine? I've always hated my father because he's evil but it seems like I've been following in his footsteps.
What do I have to do now?
Jones left her shoe again. I guess she was so hurt that she forgot it again. I mean I know the house belongs to her father and it's the only thing they have. And that was why I planned to buy it but that was when I was so blind to what I was enjoying.
I sit and cross my leg annoyingly. I don't know why I'm feeling this way and I seriously shouldn't be but when she said I should never see her again. I felt somehow. I felt like I was going to lose her forever. God, I wanted to hold her, perhaps to kiss her again.
What the heck has Jones done to me. Why am I thinking this way! This is unlike me, seriously.
I need to do something, and I need to do it fast.
I stand up and pace for what seems like an eternity even though it was only for some seconds.
God, I'm suddenly restless. Is there something wrong with me? And what is this feeling in having?
Gosh, Im going insane! I'm seriously going insane!
Jones
I stop before the door and heave a deep sigh, the memories I have successfully blot out of my memories coming back to me. What should I do? Well, I need to settle Sam first.
I knock on the door and wait. I guess I will just go by with d first plan. I will give mom the money so they can leave the state and get Sam to school. Then perhaps I can get my first salary before Dave gets me out of the house. Maybe it's high time I say goodbye to dad.
The door opens and I walk in, "Hi dear," Nancy greets and I stare at her much longer. Nancy was my childhood friend and she became an orphan at the age of ten. Asides from that, Nancy is one of the special creatures the lord created. She has a good heart, she's kind and she doesn't backstab. I wonder where she would live now that Dave has brought the house.
"Is mom still awake?" I ask as I slump into the sofa, tired.."Yes, she should still be. I saw her some minutes ago in the sitting room."
I nod once, "How was work."
She smiles now, "Fine, unlike yours"
I smile faintly and stand, "I will join you in the room soon. I need to speak with mom, "I sit and watch her nod before moving close to mom's door. I knock lightly and wait, "Mom, it's Jones"
"Yes, come in," she says and I walk in. Mom is going through some books. She put them aside and look up at me, "How was work?"
I sit, still very stressed, "Fine ma. I want to discuss some things with you. The money you gave me that day to buy some clothes is still with me. So, I'm thinking of giving you that so that Sam can leave the state and start a new school. Also, I want you to start something with him till I get a salary, "I pause slightly to watch her expression before I continue," This house is no more ours, and we don't know when Dave will take control. We have to prepare and stay at alert"
Mom sigh and smile faintly, "You've made a nice plan. Sam will be so happy. And well, I pray you will be able to make it so you can get the house back from him"
I shrug slightly," Maybe or maybe not. But I think maybe it's high time we forget some things especially about dad, "I smile and stand," You should get prepare this week, so you can go by Saturday or Sunday. I want Sam to resume school next week unfailingly".
Momnodsd briefly," I pray everything works out".
I smile and walk out. I caused all this thing and I can't afford to let it affect Sam. Thank God Dave gave Mom the money but why did he do that?
Wait a moment! My shoes!
OMG! I forgot my shoes at Dave's place. Why am I so forgetful? Gosh, I don't even have another shoe aside from the one I'm wearing and I don't have any money to get a new one.
What should I do?
These other days weren't so bad. I and Michael got so close at work. Sometimes, he would take me home. People have started respecting me at work. I mean, some people thought I'm dating Michael. I wish it would happen but it seems like the only thing Michael wants is that, for now. Perhaps, he's just waiting for the right time. I know I would accept immediately if he ask me out. These days, I've gotten to know who Michael is. I mean he's kind-hearted, not temperamental, and he does understand.
I haven't heard anything from Dave and I have not seen him for a week now. My mom and Sam traveled a day before yesterday. Well, I'm so glad my brother will be back to school soon. Also, I only need one more week to go to get my money. I'm so excited. Well, for now, I've been doing fine with Nancy and Michael's help. Nancy lent me some money to get a new shoe.
I walk into the house, as usual, but meet Nancy already waiting in the sitting room. She called earlier to inform me she wanted to get some things at the supermarket near. The silly bae is traveling tomorrow morning to see her boyfriend. I don't even know when will get my boyfriend. I mean I do always get jealous anytime I watch romance movies and I seriously would like to share some romantic time with someone too, someone like Michael. Well, anyway, I have lots of plans. For now, the only plan is to earn money. Maybe I will be able to buy my father's house from Dave.
I sigh noisily as I watch Nancy, "Must you get these things tonight?" It's six already and the mall closes at exactly seven.
Nancy smile and move nearer, "I will get you something," then she made a funny childish look," You know tomorrow is his birthday and I want to make a little surprise for him. And, I've been so busy lately".
Right! I feel so jealous. I have no guy to surprise. funny right?
I smile, "Alright"
We walk out and board a cab. Looking out of the car reminds me of dad again when he was still alive. He had a car then and he's always working so late at night. Most times, I would be the one to follow him to the mall. If he was here, Sam wouldn't have stayed three weeks at home.
We get down and quickly enter the mall so we can get the things on time.
Nancy moves to the gift section while I just stay around, looking at the creams. I remember I need a cream too. I don't know why I lack almost everything. Aren't we supposed to choose what we want? Why must some people have the money and some don't? Somehow, I feel like it's unfair.
"Jones, come and check this watch out. It's so beautiful", Nancy call from afar
I walk nearer with a smile and look down at the watch," You are getting something for a guy. You shouldn't say beautiful, instead, you will say handsome, "I joke and Nancy burst into fresh laughter. You know what, I love Nancy so much and I always pray for her happiness. It doesn't matter if I'm not happy as long as my loved ones are. I can sacrifice my love for someone like Nancy, mom, and Sam.
"I love it. It's cool. I'm sure Max is going to love," I say and lookup. I see a watch neatly place just close to where we are. I move closer and take it. I look at Nancy, "Can I get this watch?"
Nancy gives me a skeptical look, "You don't have a boyfriend. Who do you want to give that to? "
I smile, "I will give it to Michael"
Nancy smile too," My baby is in love. Don't worry, take that. I will pay for it. You know I told you I would let you take something for free".
I smile and hug her slightly," Thank you so much, Nancy".
Nancy went around looking for some decorations and birthday cards. I also walk around, seeing if I can get something for myself.
Nancy walk to me, "Jones, help me put this on," I put my book beside some wigs there before collecting the necklace from her. Wow, this necklace is so beautiful. I help her out it around her neck. She moves back to admire it before looking at me again, "Do you like it?"
I smile," it fits you perfectly well"
" Really? Come then, let get a friend necklace," she says pulling me toward the necklace section. Nancy is so funny.
And seriously, the necklaces here look so beautiful. I didn't even know the one to select. We eventually went for a necklace with a split hearts. When you put the two necklaces together, you will get a full heart.
"What do you think?" Nancy asks after putting it around my neck.
I smile," I love it".
We finish up and queue to pay. If I can safely get this month's salary, I will come here. I think I need something too. But coming here with Nancy, to pick some things for her boyfriend make me feel like I'm also so special to her.
We pay up and check out. Nancy seems so happy. I can't help but conclude I'm not happy as she is. I mean I have lots of things going on in me. I'm thinking about Michael, about Dave, and dad's house. I don't even know if Sam will love his new school. And mom, how would she cope with the fact that she can't be a teacher anymore. I even need to call them.
Wait for a second! My phone! I left it at the wigs section when Nancy came to me to help her with the necklace. God, why was I so forgetful.
I stop walking and look at Nancy, "I will meet you home, ok? I need to grab my phone."
"Should I just wait for you then?"
I shake my head slightly," You don't have to do that. I will be at home now before you even settle down. You know you are going to Max's place so early tomorrow morning. I will say you should start getting prepare".
She smiles and nods at me. I rush back to the mall. It's seven already but I can still get my watch before they close the mall.
I walk in, tracing the watch section. Seriously, why is the mall so spacious. It's always not easy to find something in here.
Wait, how did I get to the necklace section? Oh, upstairs. I climb the stairs and look around again. I remember walking this way. I close my eyes and try to remember it all. The wig section is far deep in the mall. I didn't even realize we had walked so deep. I guess I was too deep in thought to have noticed.
I eventually get to the wig section but my phone isn't here. I decided to carefully check through all the wigs here. After so long of checking, I see my phone. God, I thought someone would have taken it.
I take it and the light suddenly went off. What just happened.
I switch on the light on my phone and tries to get myself downstairs. It's like there's no one around here. But why would they switch off the light? Is something going on?