Chapter twenty seven 2

Now
"Do you need a hug?" He asked and I nodded wordlessly.He caged me into his strong arms and squeezed me a little tighter...I rested my head on his shoulder fighting hard the tears that were making my eyes pepperish.

"You can just let it all out..."Just what I wanted to hear.I sobbed profusely for what seemed like eternity and all he did was rub my back soothingly.Even though you have hurt me in the past, I can't stand the fact that I bruised your ego...I hope Ian is right and this torture is worth it...I rather die than see your hurt.That's how much you mean to me.That's it Jemima. He is not worth all those tears you have shed.

"I guess I am already dehydrated..." I pulled back and he handed me his handkerchief.

"I don't mind if you feel you still want to let it all out..."

"I am sorry that your denim jacket is all stained with my tears..."

"I don't mind as long as you okay..."

"Let me prepare some sandwich, there is some brawn in the fridge.I hope you are a hungry like I am..." I faked a smile.

"I can prepare them, I am a very good chef..."

"You are my visitor and you have been a good friend to me."

"But I hope you don't mind me watching..."

"Not at all good chef" I said sarcastically

"Are you being sarcastic with me?"

"Am I?"

The room echoed with our laughters and instantly went mute the moment we realised it felt awkward.I began preparing the sandwiches when a weird idea came to mind.I let out a strangled scream as blood began oozing from my finger.

"Are you okay?"

"What happened?" He asked when he saw my t-shirt stained with blood.

"I cut myself..."

The pain throbbing from my finger was warm and deep but it didn't fulfill its purpose.I thought it would take over the mental pain but nothing changed...He walked me to the sofa and examined my finger.

"Where is your first aid kit?"I pointed at him where it was and sat there looking at my finger.

"It doesn't seem that deep..." He commented.Everytime I hissed or it felt pepperish as he applied the antibiotic cream, he blew some air over the cut.I wish I had cut myself deeper. I wish the knife was sharper.I wish I wasn't scared to feel the pain when I was slitting my finger.

I never thought a time would come when I want to inflict pain on myself.

"All done...." He cheered and I just smiled looking at my bandaged finger

"Thanks..."

"Sweet heavens, why is your t-shirt stained with blood ?" Jackie screamed as she stood shocked by the door.We both looked at her shockingly and she dropped all the bags she was holding when she saw Matt.She shook her head, rubbed her eyes, slapped herself severally as if she couldn't believe that Matt was in our house.

"Vee, kindly collect your jaw from the floor..." I chuckled and Matt just smiled.My hand still on top of his palm.

"Is this really Matt ?" She staggered towards us and pinched his nose.

"Ouch!" Matt groaned and I couldn't help but giggle.

"Vee, kindly collect your jaw from the floor..." I chuckled and Ian just smiled.My hand still on top of his palm.

"I am sorry, I just had to confirm its you...."She covered her mouth embarassingly as tears dripped from her eyes.

"Do you need a hug?"He asked sweetly and she nodded.As they hugged each other, Vee said all the silliest things to him and I could see Ian smiling from ear to ear.That's the effect Veee has on people's lives, she makes everything around you lively.

"I am your biggest fan.I am Laker's.I am that jerk's Drake biggest fan, he is perfect.You, Wayne and all the Lakers are so handsome I can never stop drooling over your muscles"She squeezed his firm arms and gasped, "Damn my boyfriend Josh I mean the guy I admire from afar I wish you would see his muscles, they are something to die for..."

"I would love to meet him..." Matt chuckled.

"He is actually your coach, Josh my brother." I bluffed

"Wow! Do you want me to tell him you like him?" Matt teased her and she shook her head vigorously

"I love to be chased..." She winked and few seconds later, they high five.

"I loved that.I wish Jemima would have the same mindset..."

"I rubbing off some of my habits to her but it takes time..." cleared my throat and dragged them out of their what seemed like a reunion..

"What happened to your finger?"

"So after taking your time to drool over Mr handsome here, you now recognise me..."I placed a hand over my mouth after I had realised what I had said and looked at Ian and the nigga was fucking blushing.

"I am sorry short woman.I just got carried away.So what happened?" She asked examining my bandaged finger

"I cut my finger trying to make sandwiches..."

"I hope it's not paining" She blew some air over the bandaged finger.

"I hope you realise it's bandaged..."

"I am so confused as fuck after seeing Matt" She slapped her forehead laughing.

I placed a hand over my mouth after I had realised what I had said and looked at Matt and the nigga was fucking blushing.

"So ladies, do you care for lunch? My treat.I think Jemima needs some break..."

"No..." I stated

"Yes, take her out to eat..." Vee smiled at Matt disregarding my answer.

"What about you?"

"I have to be in the bakery..."