NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS

CHAPTER THREE

EMILY'S POV

“Haha haha! Like seriously? I gueew, I missed alot of the fun.” I replied Terry who was lost in the jest he told.

I know you must be wondering why and how Terry got to my room? And it is quite late!

Well, I woke up only to hear Terry's voice and for real I needed help to pee. I was hungry as well, so I called him to assist me and also to get me food to eat.

Well, the fact is am more close to my brother than my parents.

“Terry, is that you?” I called out to him and he entered.

After helping me, he left the room and came back with my share of the food they ate, and so

he sat on my bed giving me the full jest of what happened while I was fast asleep. The truth is, I was exhausted from today's stress and I needed to sleep a little. And even if I was awake, I would not have left my room. Of course, I am a very shy person and their stares might make me feel weird.

Terry talked often about our neighbor's son, the one I saw earlier in the day.

Emmmm... Taylor! Yeah, it's Taylor!

Now, back to the discussion!

“Yeah! And immediately, he gave his mum this, 'Oh no, mum' look.... Haha haha! I wanted to laugh at him due to his facial expression but I held it back for some reasons, most especially, not to make him feel embarrassed. To be honest, I think, i like him already!.... We got to chip chat after dinner; giving the parents some privacy to jest as well!”. Terry said, and rested his head on my lap. I gently pushed away my empty plate, aside, so he could feel more relaxed.

Awwwwn!

My brother is so beautiful. Lol, he deserves it! But all I could do, is play with his hair.

"You are too funny, Terry!" I said, smiling. Still playing with his soft brown hair, then he looked up and fited his eyes on mine.

“You look so beautiful, sis! I wish the world could see that too! And from the way you play with my hair, I bet, you will make a good romantic girlfriend”. He complimented and touched my red hot chubby cheeks. Is he flattering me?.... Coz I didn't expect it, lol! It of course, got blushing! I love my brother alot and he really knows how to treat a woman. Even mum would confirm to this. Terry is everyone's first love!

I hate you! No no no... I don't mean hate tho, I meant the opposite!

“You look handsome too! And please stop lying to me, you know I hate lies". I replied him trying hard not to show my blushing face even when he could clearly see it. I looked away to look serious.

“I know you do hate lies and that is the reason why I am being sincere!” He paused, turned my head to face him, before he continued, “I just wish the world could see your beauty too!” He noticed, my sad smile and hug me tight. “I love you my, little angel!”. And I smiled again.

“Thanks bro, but it is time to go to bed. I do not want you to sleep in my room. Your snores is quite annoying and it won't let me shut my eyes and sleep in peace.” I uttered and rolled my eyes.

Terry who looked sleepy already, jumped to his feet, smiling and then, rubbed his eyes. Just like I knew he would.

“Okay baby sis, I am off to bed now. Should I turn off the light for you?” Terry asked while putting on his fancy slippers.

“Nah, leave the lamps on! I do not think I will sleep now. I might read through some pages.” I replied drily and dragged my blanket up to my chest. I looked at the plate and called Terry, “Hey bro, you forgot the plate!”

Terry walked up to my bed again, helped me arrange my blanket, kissed my forehead and collected the plates. Still rubbing his eyes, he opened the door and closed it after he walked out.

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Days went by and dad followed our neighbour, Mrs. Stella to Taylor's school, to get Terry, registered. Terry resumed school! Everyday, he would prepare for school and hanged his bag. I do watch Terry from my windo, leave for school with our neighbour's son, Taylor.

Lol, I figured they both have 'T' as the first letter. I guess those with 'T' as the first letter in their names, are born handsome. Just like Taylor, he is really handsome too.

I enjoy staring at him through my window, most of the time and i ensure he doesn't spot me.

There was this faithful day, he almost caught me staring but luckily for me,Terry closed the window, with the curtains.

Crazy me right? His just so cute and his muscular body made him look hot too, haha!

Am human, okay? I admire what I like.

Terry never left for school without coming into the room to first check on me. Mum is still disturbing me to start school or come out at least but no, am not sure, am ready yet.

I know you must be wondering why I hardly talk about my mum or dad coming in to my room to help me. Well, that is because, I can do most things by myself and assistance is really not necessary. Am getting used to it, though. I have my phone here and books in my shelf, then my television to keep me entertained.

I do allow Terry into my room, because his my only best friend and through him, I get to see the outside world.

I once had a best friend, she's called Bernice. I and Bernice was so close that people started asking if I was her sister; soon she begged her parents to let her live with us and they agreed!

As months went by, she began to display her true colours. I didn't want to take it to heart until I got to notice she was backbiting me.

Don't ask me how I got to know, coz one thing is for sure, nothing can be hidden for long.

As a good friend, I called her and tried to talk sense into her head but she end up showing me a different thing. My parents notice she steals too and now decided to take her back to her parents.

To tell you the truth, i've not heard from her ever since. But her parents do call once in a while.

Her attitude made me trust no one but God and my brother.