My Name Is Angela

EPISODE 3

It was dawn and I rolled on the bed. "Wakey wakey morning petal!" I heard Janelle's voice. I scratched my hair and opened my eyes and saw beautiful Janelle smiling lovingly at me. "Good morning," I greeted. "Sweet morning Angie. How was your night?" she asked. "It was fine," I replied.

"Don't tell me you still got your ass on the bed. Get up now or I s***k you." She spelt out, jokingly. "Ouch, yes, ma'am," I replied. She took up the pillow and chased me out of the room, and I seemed to be enjoying the fun at that moment. We walked together to Isabel's room. "She's still asleep," Janelle whispered, and I giggled, almost laughing out loud.

Shh. Janelle cautioned. Yes, ma'am, I said. I shut the door quietly and I and Janelle got into the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Angela, she called. Yes, mother, I replied, (like as if it were mother).

Naughty girl, come over here. I've always told you to stop leaving the broom by the corner, she said while pretending to drag my ears and scold me just like mother does. Eish, mom, it's hurting me. I winced, enjoying the fun. We both laughed and set to work. What's for breakfast, I asked.

Mmm, fried potatoes, steak, omelette and strawberry smoothies, she replied. Wow, it's gonna be lovely and beautiful. For real, stomach's gonna be happy, I cajoled.

Oh, darling i***t, come give me a hug, won't you? Janelle asked and I succumbed. We hugged and she gave me a knock on the head. Ouch, Janelle! I winced in pain. One more word from you and you'll get your ass s*****d, she said in a strict tone. Yes, mom, I replied and we laughed.

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Later at noon

Janelle, Isabel and I took a stroll down the street and we met Davin, a classmate of ours. "Hey Davin!" we chorused. "Oh hi!" he said, walking up to us. Davin actually is one kind of funny guy we've got in our class. Our class got crazy people and among them all, Davin is the craziest. OMG! Above all that, he's really handsome but the most handsome is Jackson Alex(Alex is his surname name). "What are you guys up to?" he asked. "Nowhere, just strolling." I replied. Darvin has always had a crush on Janelle, but this sad news is gonna break his heart. "Janelle will be leaving soon." "Maybe you should tell him." I whispered to Janelle. "Tell him what?" she asked in return. "About your leaving," I said. "Tell him yourself," she said. "Um, okay," I said, before turning to Darvin.

"Davin," I called stylishly. "Yes, Angela," he replied. "Well, can we find a spot to talk?" I asked. "Sure, but why?" he frowned. "Cause it's personal and very, very important," I replied. "Woah, not bad. Okay, you mean right now?" he asked again. "Gosh, Davin, yes, I mean right now," I said feigning anger. "Oh, okay, maybe we should get into my car. he offered."

"Okay," I replied and winked at Janelle who in turn winked back. We got into the car and it was super cool. I've always told dad and mom to let me drive my car myself, but they always felt I'm too young to take such risk. "So, what do you say you want to tell me?" Davin asked. "Well... um, hey, Janelle's leaving for the States," I said finally and stared at Davin's blank face. "You mean she's leaving?"

He asked with a downcast face. Yes, she is. I said, nodding my head. So when is she coming back? He asked. I don't know because it seems she's gonna live there permanently. This is heartbreaking. My heart is already, my heart's already, I...

Got to throw up. He said rushing out of the car. He was sad now. "Davin," I called. He turned back without saying a word, so I ran to meet him. "Just pour out your mind. She's in love with you too." I gestured. He sighed and walked up steadily to Janelle. "Is it true?" he asked Janelle. When he got to her, she nodded.

"I know I'm saying this at the wrong time, but I love you, Janelle," he said, staring at her. "Uhm..Davin, sure?" she looked at him, questioning him. "Can we meet tomorrow?" he asked. "Okay," Janelle said. "May I get your contact?" he asked again. "Yes, and can I get yours too?" she asked, and he agreed. The exchanged contacts and he took his leave. I was still standing a little bit far from his car. Thanks, Angela. he said.

"Alright chicken," I said laughing out loud while he gave me a hard stare. I'll get you," said Davin. "So sorry Davin," I said as he drove off. "Hey baby girl, what did he say?" I asked Janelle. "Nothing much, I'll tell you when we get home." That was her reply. "Janelle is so annoying by keeping someone in suspense." "Janelle!" I called running after her.

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Back at home

Hey Janelle, you haven't said anything about that stuff. I challenged. Hey baby Cupcake, just chill. She said giggling. Wow, today was fun. I really enjoyed your company, senior Janelle. Isabel, my little sis, said. Seriously? Janelle said with her eyes wide open. Yes, senior Janelle. Isabel repeated. You can say that again, because any other Janelle is a counterfeit. She said and we all laughed.

"Senior Janelle," Isabel called slowly. "Yes, sweetie, yes, cupcake."

"Why all those sweet names, Janelle?" I asked jealously. "Whatever, you're just my darling i***t. One more word, I'll get your head rolling," she said. "Ouch, that's gonna hurt," I said, feigning pain. "What's your question, Isabel?" Janelle asked. "Um, are you still going to stay with us?" Isabel asked. That inquisitive kid.

Actually..... I cut in. She's leaving this evening. Her parents are coming to pick her up. I knew that I have to face life alone with Isabel at this minute." "Aww," Isabel groaned. "Isabel, don't tell me you're missing her already?" I voiced out. "Of course I am. I'm going to miss her so much, sis." Isabel said with a sad look on her face.

Clouds have gathered up in my eyes, causing tears to well up in my eyes. Excuse me, I said, taking permission. I ran into the toilet. I was crying again, and this time it was uncontrollable. I was emotional now. Why is life so unfair to me? Why am I treated badly by nature? Why did this plane crash happen at this crucial stage of my life?

Oh jeez, what the heck, what the f**k, everything is going crazy and wild. I cried. It was relieving though so I quickly washed my face, looked my face into the mirror,sighed and gave a little smile to brighten up my face before leaving the toilet.

I got back into the sitting room and Janelle was already telling Isabel a story and I listened with keen interest. Wow, what a beautiful story you've told us here. I said clapping. Oh yes sis, I really enjoyed it for I never knew senior Janelle is a good storyteller. Isabel commented. Of course she is but she's never shown me this most beautiful part of her before. I added giggling.

"Anyways, thanks for the comments," Janelle said with a funny look. "Oh sis, I wish to go upstairs. For Mr. Sleep awaits me on my bed and my head is heavy...." Isabelle and her twisted words. "I wonder when she'll stop this. Sometimes it takes me minutes to understand what she's actually talking about." "Go sleep, sleepyhead," Janelle said. "Sleep well and dream of rats and cockroaches." I added, "Angie!" Isabelle called, feigning anger but I laughed it off and this made her grumble all the way upstairs to her room she's gone now I said. Tell me about your discussion with Davin. So you really want to hear about it? you're really funny Angela. Janelle said in a playful tone.