The Switch Up

Chapter 3~ Frenemies

*sigh*

I never knew Chris was the hugging type, I always saw him as someone you doesn’t like anyone. You might be wondering who Chris is, well he’s my neighbor. I had a sigh of relief seeing him at the moment, but few minutes later the thought hit me; “Why is Chris all cuddly with me and why does he sound gay?”.

“Just had a chat with Ryan, he told me you were gonna be leaving the hospital today. I had the idea to plan a surprise welcome back party but it’s too late because you’re home already”, he said gleefully.

Chris is well…. What’s the word I’m looking for, he’s mundane. The Chris I knew always gave this stale look whenever I wave at him when we come across each other maybe in the lobby or when we meet in the mall of something.

“Why are you dressed so abominable, you really need to change. Let’s get to your closet babe.”, he said barging into the apartment.

He held my hand with a firm grip and sprinted towards the kitchen’s direction. I guess the tour I took was quick because there were a lot to of doors in the apartment. He opened like five doors before we finally stopped at an enormous white door. Being genuine, I thought we were in another apartment.

“Okay babe, you need to stop looking like Cameron Diaz in the Golden Globe Awards in 1999”.

“What’s wrong with what I’m wearing ?”, I had to ask because I felt a little bit offended by his remark.

“Everything’s wrong darling, everything”,

“I don’t think there’s anything wrong, thank you for your concern, but I’d appreciate if you leave”, I exclaimed pointing towards an open door.

“Okay…. Chill out, I’m sorry for being a little bit truthful about your appearance, I just want us to bond, it’s been so long Kate..and I really miss yo…”

“Why’d you be missing me?”, I asked cutting him short. I didn’t know we were that close, I thought it stopped at being neighbors.

“What do you mean?, I’m your best friend remember?”, he queried with a glean of deep concern in his eyes. “I’m really sorry I didn’t come to visit you when you were still in the hospital. I wasn’t in town and as soon as I heard what happened I ……”

“What of Chloe ?”, I interrupted his never ending speech,

“Ohhh… I was going to tell you but I didn’t want it to be today”,

“What do you mean?, is there anything wrong with her?”,

“I wish. Why’re you so concerned about her, you always wanted her ….”.

His phone rang out loudly from one of his pockets in his Jean trouser before he could complete his statement, he excused himself and answered the call. The conversation between him and the person that calling lasted like forever.

“Okay babe, I’ll meet you at 7”, he concluded hanging up the call. “OMG!, I’m sorry Kate but when I get back I’d come talk to you about the Designer of the year Awards”, he said as he checked the time in his phone and dashed towards towards the door.

“Wait, where are you going to?”,

“We’ll I have a date with my boyfriend, Gideon. I don’t want to keep him waiting”.

I followed him until we reached he exit door and he reminded me that Ryan was coming over.

Chris was certainly gone and I was once again alone in the house.

“If this is a dream and I’m well conscious of myself, I might as well enjoy it”, I thought to myself locking the door and heading towards the living room. When I sat down on one of the comfy sofas, the loud door bell rang.

*DING DONG*

“Who’s at the door?”, I groaned as I struggled to get up from the sofa. I eventually reached the door and when I opened the door I was totally shocked.

“Hey Kate”, Chloe said with a hateful look on her face.

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