Our Entwined Fate

Chapter 3

The bright rays of the sun entered Brianna's room from the window that was a little broken. The bright sun rays disturbed her sleep and that resulted in her sleep being broken.

Getting up she moved towards the bathroom to look at herself and saw that her wounds were a little swelled. Some of them were healed a bit. She moved towards the shower and changed her self after a warm shower so that her body pain reduces.

Changing herself into her casual clothes she moved towards her cupboard to get a concealer so that she can cover her marks.

Moving outside she passed through her mother's room and saw she was sleeping on the bed half of her body out. While the empty bottles of drinks and cigarette packets were thrown around on the floor.

Ignoring her, she moved towards the kitchen and ate a sandwich and drank a cup of coffee along with her medicines. Picking up her bag she moved outside closing the door behind her.

Moving out, she started walking down the narrow street, and reaching the end of the street she took a turn and walking a bit entered inside a big, broad Street. Moving inside she took her phone and dialed a number.

After some 5 minutes a beautiful, slim girl came towards her. She had worn a black hoodie and along with denim shorts, which was paired with white customized Air Jordans. Her skin looked like a combination of black and white.

She was biracial just like Brianna and her other friends. Her demeanor screamed richness and confidence but at the same time a look of gentleness.

Moving towards Brianna she immediately took her in a warm hug and said, " How are you Bri? Yesterday you didn't even call me up". " Joey I was just a bit busy yesterday so couldn't talk to you and even my phone was drained out", replied Brianna without making eye contact.

Joey immediately understood, that Brianna was lying to her and something has happened yesterday because how much ever tired she is, Brianna without informing her about her day never sleeps. After analyzing the situation Joey said sternly, " Is it? Ms.Brianna Dlamini?"

Brianna knew that Joey would eventually catch her. She was prepared to handle her anger. After taking deep breaths, she finally said, " I came home after work and then was very tired so I thought to sleep sometime and the call you. Before I could sleep I got a call from Roy saying that mother was totally drunk"

Joey sighed and her hand fisted, her nails digging into her soft palm and cutting her skin to control her anger, then said angrily, " Then? What did she do next? I am sure you got a nice gift for taking her home or for stopping her from drinking"

Brianna's eyes were filled with tears, she pressed her lips to stop her sobs. She knew yesterday's beating was a gift for taking care of her mother, Loving her mother who didn't even care for her.

" I am sorry. You know right, even if I try to ignore her I couldn't really do that. She is my only family. I love her despite that she despises seeing my face too", said Brianna with hurtful eyes yet a smile remained intact on her face.

" This is not a joke that you are smiling bri, I know you are hurting as much as I am or even more. I don't know what does that lady wants? I mean if she hates you then why the hell can't she just leave you alone or ask you to move out of that house? Why the hell are you still there? Don't you take me as your best friend? You know my parents love you just like me", said Joey irritated and agitated with Adah.

Brianna smiled a little, almost sarcastically like she was laughing on her own destiny and complicated life and said, " you know why do I smile? I smile because this is the only way to win against my destiny. This smile motivates me to move ahead regardless of whatever I face. And about your question that why doesn't she throws me out then let me tell you, I am the only one who earns. She needs my money so that she can buy bottles and bottles of alcohol and packets of cigarettes"

" I'll move ahead one day in life when an opportunity you would come, I would grab it immediately and live my life. Until then let me take care of my mother, she took care of me when my good for nothing bastard father left her with a 7months belly", said Brianna determined.

" Yeh. Now let's move towards our favorite cafe. I need to talk about something important", said Joey and they moved towards her car and drove towards their favorite cafe, 'Café e cursos'

Reaching their they entered inside to have an encounter with the owner of the cafe, Mrs. Johnson. The cafe was owned by the old couple who were the only support of each other after their kids have moved out and don't have time for them. In order to kill loneliness, they started the cafe which is now one of the most famous cafe.

" Hey kids, good morning. How are you both doing? Came after a long time. Forgot this old lady?", Said Mrs. Johnson. " Ahh nothing sweetie, just have been busy especially your favorite Brianna. Please tell them to get our same order", said Joey, and they moved towards the corner and took a seat.

The entire cafe had a homely feel and was very cozy at the same time beautiful and elegant.  It has that shiny look, and the jazz pours out of the open doors along with the aroma of fresh-baked lasagne, fishes, coffee, some amazing bread.

They sat on the cozy soft couch on the corner near the glass. They could directly see the outside beautiful view while having their favorite coffee. " Bri, how many more days are left before you are free from it? When are you actually applying for the same? How would you tell your mom about it?", asked Joey.

" I don't know for now, but I have a week more before I complete it and then we will apply for it and about telling mom I don't really know. I'll tell about it to her if she accepts well and good or I'll leave the house. I have decided it 2 years back only when I started working on it", explained Brianna.

After that, they started talking about everything and nothing. They chatted, teased, played, and ate their food. Brianna's mood was much more Jolly then what she was earlier this morning. After spending some time together Brianna moved out and started walking somewhere while Joey moved home and decided to rest.