FATED MATE

Not my boyfriend

Joy was surprised by what Anderson said.

Why would he choose her? I am more classic and more beautiful

What did she see in that proud girl

Joy kept on thinking and she was thinking about what to do.

She couldn't believe Anderson would fall in love with Joy.

She thought they would eventually get married, because they are very close and even people think they are dating.

She thought of what she could do, and she actually thought of something.

She took her phone and dialed Anderson's number.

Anderson picked up her call.

"Hello Joy"

"Anderson, how are you doing"

"I am fine, what about you"

"I am fine, I want to see you, can you come to my house now?" Joy said.

"Is it urgent?" Anderson asked.

"It is very" She replied.

"I will be in your house soon" Anderson hung.

Anderson was sleeping before his phone rang, and now he needs to go out.

He went to the living room to inform his parents.

"Mum, Dad, I am going to Joy's house"

"Really? Or do you want to go and propose to her? Anderson's dad said.

"You would have told us sooner and we would have ordered an expensive ring, you know how much Joy's mother cherishes and knows much about gold,silver or jewelry" Anderson's mum said.

"That is not it, She called me that she needs to see me urgently"

"Then be fast about it, she might have something important to say" Mr. Johnson said.

"Alright" Anderson said.

****

Anderson went to Joy's house and he was surprised to see Joy waiting for him in front of the gate.

"Don't tell me you are here waiting for me?" Anderson said.

"I am here waiting for the love of my life" Joy replied.

"You have gotten a boyfriend without my consent"

She smiled and replied; "well, let's enter" she said and they both went in.

They went inside her room, and Anderson wasn't feeling comfortable.

"Can't we just sit in the living room?" Anderson asked.

"My room is better" she said.

"Where are your parents"

"They went to have a nice time"

"Oh.., so what is the urgent call for" Anderson was worried.

"Well, I want to tell you something"

"Okay, I am listening" Anderson said, leaving his phone to concentrate on what she has to say.

"Anderson, we have been friends since we were kids, we are always looking out for each other, we support each other, care for each other, like each other and even confront each other's problems" Joy said with a sad voice.

"And we will still be friends, Joy, what is wrong, your mood suddenly changes, is anything wrong?" He was worried.

"Anderson" she said, touched his cheek and continued "we have always been at each other side, always been best friends and I already hope this will lead to marriage"

Anderson breathes in and out heavily after knowing what she has to say

"We understand each other, we know each other's problems, our challenges, and… " She didn't complete the sentences when she brought her lips closer to him and locked lips with him.

Few seconds later, Anderson managed to stop.

"Stop this Joy, Stop" he said.

"I am sorry, but Anderson, I love you so much, and I want the love to be mutual"

"I love you too Joy, I never want to see you hurt, and I never want you to cry, we have been friends for years, and we will still continue to be best friends, I am sorry Joy, but I do not have intimate feelings" Anderson said.

"As time goes on you will Anderson, I am pretty, and even that Amalia can't even stand me, please"

"I am sorry Amalia, I want to be straightforward with you, please" Anderson said and left her house.

Joy was so disappointed, she cried all through.

****

Anderson got home and was thinking about everything that happened, yet still thinking about how to approach Amalia

Amalia doesn't seem to be an easy person, she will definitely turn me down, but I will try my best.

The next day, Anderson went to school early knowing that Amalia used to come to school very early in the morning.

Luckily for him, only Anderson and I were in class.

"You came to school early today, hope everything is fine" I asked Anderson.

Anderson went nearer to me and sat down on the table of the chair I was sitting on.

"Everything is fine, I came to school early to confirm what I have been hearing" Anderson replied.

"What have you been hearing?" I asked him.

"That you do come to school early"

I smiled.

"Amalia, I don't know how to say this, but I just need to say it, I love you so much" Anderson said.

"Me? " I asked to confirm.

"Yes, you, I want to continue keeping this because I think at least the love will erase after some time, but I am surprised that my love for you grows everyday."

"Are you sure you know who you are talking to, this Is Amalia" I said again.

"Amalia, I smiled every time I thought of you, your name alone brought a smile to my face and I am ready to let the world know this Is who I am in love with."

"Well, enough of this, I don't love you" I said.

"I never expect you to give me an answer now, but please consider me."

As Anderson uttered those words, people started coming in and Joy was among the first set of people that came in, we both had eye contact.

After a few minutes, Anderson left my table for another.

*****

I was on my way to get some snacks when I met Joy with her friend, Esther.

"Class Representative" Esther called out.

"Esther, how are you doing?" I asked.

"Ask yourself that question because you can see I am clearly doing better than you" Esther said.

"Someone whose father doesn't seem to be known is asking how someone is doing" Joy said.

"If the question is what annoys you, well I take it back, so why are you calling me" I asked.

"But why do you just want to destroy the relationship between Joy and Anderson? I know you are always jealous of seeing them together, but that doesn't mean you should charm him" Esther said.

"Oh, Esther, are you the one they sent here?" I smiled.

"You do feel too big, you have nothing but you are so proud, see whatever you are doing to Anderson is better you stop it, or else I will get you expelled from school" she said and gave a knock on my head.

They both left and I could not say anything, I know that they have connections, and I am scared because of the last statement she said.

***

I was going on when I saw Joy and Anderson trekking from afar.

I wonder what this gentle guy would be doing with the girl.

They are so close and I am sure something would have occurred between them.

On my way to my workplace, I started thinking that I didn't know when I started talking aloud.

"Miss, who is Anderson?" Someone beside me asked.

"Anderson? Anderson? Why are you asking" I asked.

"Well, that must be your boyfriend, you have been mentioning his name right from when I have been at your back" she said.

"Oh, she is not my boyfriend. The lady smiles and leaves