FORBIDDEN LOVE: My Sister's Husband

CHAPTER EIGHT

CHAPTER EIGHT

Amari’s Pov:

For the next couple of weeks, it was like Mia was an entirely new person; she spoke to me more often and would always take me shopping and give me money, she also spent time with Chris more, and they would often go out. They both looked genuinely happy, and I believed that Mia truly made a mistake and had changed. I’m glad she retraced her steps. Chris and I were cool, we were starting to become pals and even gym buddies. Every Saturday morning, we would work out for at least an hour while Mia made breakfast, yeah she was a terrible cook, but since the incident, she has been doing things around the house, and it was nice seeing her act like a wife.

The end of the semester was fast approaching, and I was planning on going to visit my parents, well, my mum. I kinda missed that man too, my dad. I wonder how he’s doing. Medical exams are nothing like the exams I’d ever written before. The whole system was different, I was tired, but I kept pushing. I’m so thankful for my study group; it helped me a lot. Kayla had gotten serious with her boyfriend; she would always try to rub it on my face, how I was loveless. I didn’t mind; love was the last thing on my mind. I hated men a little bit less now, but it doesn’t mean I’m ready to fall in love or even want to be in love. Now I’m really hoping I don’t die single. I’ve really changed, I don’t know what, but I’m changing, and I don’t know if I like this change.

I asked Mia if my friends could come over to study and possibly sleep over, and she agreed. Why wouldn’t she? She hasn’t declined any of my requests in weeks, and I can boldly say I’m becoming rich too because of the cash she always gives me unasked.

I prepared snacks for my friends before their arrival to keep our mouths busy while we studied. They couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful my house was, and it felt good to bask in the glory of Chris’ wealth. We started off with anatomy, funny how it was my favorite course, but it was always my lowest score in the tests we’ve written so far. I’d still say it’s my favorite, tho, I can’t hate it.

We studied for 3hours and we decided to take a 1-hour break. I went downstairs to get water, and Kayla jumped up to go with me. Chris was in the sitting room using his laptop. I said “ hi” as we walked past him, but Kayla had other plans. She jumped and sat next to him. Chris was stunned, and honestly, I was too. Kayla was so close to him that one would think she was on his lap. I pulled her up immediately and dragged her into the kitchen. She pulled away from me and asked me why I pulled her up like that. “ Are you serious?, “ I asked her. “ Don’t you know he’s married, and to my sister?”. “It’s just a crush, “ she replied. I knew then and there that Kayla could no longer visit me. I was so pissed, too pissed to even study further. What was Kayla’s deal?

That night, the incident played in my head over and over again. Why was I so mad at Kayla? Was it because of my sister, or was I jealous? Why would I be? I don’t understand myself anymore. What is happening to me? I think I like Chris, I need to stay away from him. This man is making me fall and real fast. Thank God for the exams that were going to keep me distracted. I didn’t see Chris for the next two weeks. I left the house before they woke up and came home before they returned from work. I ate dinner in my room. I did everything to stay away from Chris’ path, and I didn’t join him to work out either.

There’s been a stretch in Kayla’s and mine friendship. I was still so mad at her and she looked like she was mad at me too, and it even made me angrier. Why was she mad? She did something stupid, and instead of apologizing, she’s giving me attitude? Girls are really funny. I had three days to the end of my exam and I can’t wait to go home! To my mum I meannnn.

I went downstairs and sat in the living room for the first time in almost three weeks. I wanted to let Mia and Chris know that I’d be going home. Chris said he’d book my flight, and although I protested, he went ahead to do it.

The day came, and I excitedly dragged my luggage down the stairs. Mia said she’d miss me, and I wondered if she meant it or not. We were almost back to being strangers; she wasn’t all over me like in the past few weeks. I guess it’s because the restaurant incident had died down, either way I enjoyed all the goodies while it lasted. Chris drove me to the airport and kept on talking about how he had missed his gym buddy. He asked how my exam went and when I’d be returning to NYC.

I felt so relieved when we finally arrived at the airport; it was like I couldn’t breathe well around him.

I followed the other passengers to go into the plane, and this time, the whole process was familiar and I didn’t need any help. I also didn’t feel nauseous when the plane shot into the sky. I connected my AirPods and made up my mind to kill whatever thing I suspected I had for Chris before returning to New York. I must have been really exhausted because the pilot’s announcement was what returned me from dreamland; I had slept throughout the flight.

My mum and dad were waiting for me at the airport to take me home. My dad looked like he had missed me. He looked a lot better and healthier. Times are really changing, and I had a feeling I’d enjoy my stay at home.