Since High School

Thanks J

ANNA

" my second was fired this morning for almost running you over and I most definitely do not want to join that list" he said more pleadingly.

I turned to face him, not believing what I heard .

" what?" I screamed disbelievingly.

" I'm, sorry, I guess I said too much already" he said and chuckled nervously...

I decided not to put him in a tight spot and made to walk away

I decided to ask the strange woman over dinner____ if I would really go___ that is.

" the car is this way" he said pointing to the opposite direction.

I still wasn't sure if i should trust him so I held my phone tightly, Jane would be more than ready to kill this ba**ards if they decided to try anything stupid.

"I would be right behind you" I said indicating that I wanted him to be in front.

He simply shrugged and started walking with me trailing behind him.

We walked in silence till we reached a spot that looked like a parking lot. It was filled with cars and by cars I mean the best of cars.

I think he pressed something on the key he held because one of the cars began to blare loudly. It was a very sleek looking car, probably one that is used in movies.

" get in" he said suddenly and I realised that I had been staring at the car for sometime.

I turned to look at him and noticed that he held the door out for me. I blushed slightly before i regained my composure.

" Hold on" I said suddenly as I brought out my phone and took a picture of the plate number before sending it directly to Jane.

' if anything, and I mean anything happens to me, find this bas**rd. you are free to kill him ' i texted and walked towards the open door. He gave me a funny look which I ignored before i sat down.

He walked over to the other side before he started the car. " your address please" he said and I turned to face him .

" hmm?" I asked confused

" your address, I need it to take you home" he said with a sly smile.

" ooh, " I said realising what he was asking before i gave him an address close to my house . like I said, I still didn't trust him .

The drive towards my house was silent as everyone sat with his or her thoughts. the only sound being the classical music blaring from the car. I decided to check my chat with Jane

Me: If anything, i mean anything happens to me, find this bas**rd. you are free to kill him.

Jane: what?, what do you mean. and why aren't you at work.

Me: long story

JANE: I'm listening.

Me:I had an accident 😅

JANE: what, are you fine? 🥺

ME: yeah, I'm good. I'm on my way home ☺️

JANE: are you sure you are fine?

ME: yes I am

JANE: you know what, I'm coming home right now.

ME: what? no I'm really fine. you have work right.

JANE: you are more important, now don't try to convince him, cause it won't work.

ME: (smiles) thanks J..

JANE: you are welcome baby girl.

I smile into the car seat. I had the best best friend In the whole wide world

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The drive was boring as he was quiet throughout the drive. And I was a bit relieved when it was over.

" Thank you" I said and got down. I waited for him to leave before i turned towards the house.

But then, I realised something that made me turn back abruptly.But he was long gone before I realised it.

I had forgotten to ask of her name. Again.

XAVIER

I didn't see Anna throughout the day.

I even tried to walk around the third floor hoping to run into her, but i didn't.

" Good evening, sir" hrlrn greeted immediately I got to the house.

" Good evening." I said and flashed a mischievous smile.

" Well" I said and sat down.

" my mum was In the office today because a particular bird told her that I haven't been eating " I said with a sly smile.

" I.. I. have to clean the cabinets" she said and scurried off, leaving me laughing softly.

Well, I could say that Helen was like a second mom to me.

she was the housekeeper that my mom hired after the first one quit because of health issues. I think I was only eight then.

She was a young vibrant woman when she was new. she was about thirty and had to work to feed her twins: Jane and Justin.

They would sometimes come visiting and I would play away with them till they were ready to go home. she even taught me how to cook and clean which my dad was strongly against as it was______as he called it _____ women's chores.

When I got my own apartment after college, I decided that I didn't trust anyone else with my food and housekeeping and so, convinced my mom to let me keep her.

________

After I ate dinner__ to prove to the little birdie that I was fine, I went into my bedroom and made to sleep.

But just as I was about to lay down, my phone rang noisily.

It was my mum calling.

" Good evening mum" I greeted.

" evening son, how are you?" she asked and even though I wasn't close to her, I could picture her smiling.

" What is it mum" I asked knowing that she wanted to ask something of me.

" I invited someone over for dinner and i was kind of hoping you could make it" she said almost silently.

" Well, who is this person? I might ask" I said raising my brows curiously.

why would my mum suddenly invite me to dinner with someone unknown.

" well, long story" she said and sighed. A clear indication that she was tired of the questions.

"when is this supposed dinner?" i asked tiredly.

" tommorow night" she said in a loud whisper.

" tommorow night?!