The Auction

CHAPTER 5

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*****Goodbye Yvonne******

Steph's P.o.V

I know she's going to be mad at me,but I'd explain everything to her. If not for my mother ,I wouldn't have left .Not notifying her atleast.

The past 14 years of my life has been nothing, but a joke. My parents got divorced when I was 10 and my mom immediately got involved with another man just few months later. My Dad,he moved on too.

I was almost completely deserted until Aunt Michelle took me in. She gave me the life I had always dreamed of- A Happy family while my parents were out gallivanting and not giving a damn .Sadly, my happy family life I thought would live forever was cut short when Aunty Michelle was short on her way home from work one night and everything snapped right in front of me .

My life was never the same again as I had to cater for my needs. I got myself into school and honestly,my teenage life was nothing ,but a mess. The friends I hung out with were a complete failure. I got introduced to drugs my them and I got use to it as I find complete solace in it. I could remember we would do a couple of naughty things together and I couldn't help , but feel sad for myself coz,deep down I know the damn consequences involved.

But ,I had no one to share my problems with. Nobody cares or understand me!

I quarrelled so much with my mom after I got to know she's dating Gloria's father. It got so bad that I had to completely cut her off at some point. Gloria's father has been known to be a business tycoon, very powerful and dangerous. Rumors have it that no one messes with him and go scot-free.

I got a call from Adep hospital one morning on behalf of my mom who is down with Dengue fever.

I didn't even think twice before I dressed up to go check up on her

****At Adep hospital***

"Mom",are you alright?I asked whilst touching her forehead to feel her temperature.

"You are here" ,Steph. My mom said sitting up to give me a kiss. It was then I realized how teary my eyes have become.

"Yes",mum I am here.

I supported her in sitting upright and I didn't hesitate to give hug her a tight hug.

I missed you,Ma .So much!Too much. I said as I find myself helpless in her arms.

My little one,I am really sorry for everything. Everything!My mum said not releasing me from the hug.

It was so intense it went on for about 20 minutes and everyone was sober again.

We got home after spending days at the hospital and it was then I knew she's married to Gloria's Father.

I looked at their wedding pictures that were placed on every corner of the living room.

She looks so beautiful in her wedding dress,I thought.

Steph, it's not what you think.My mom said walking towards me.

It doesn't matter.How are you feeling now ?I asked.

Much better!Mum said with a smile.

Good to hear!I'd take my leave now.

"No", Steph. Please, wait,mum pleaded.

Can you just please stay with me?

I could feel pain and guilt in her voice and at the same time the memories I have of her won't just let me overlook that.

I'm sorry Mom, I need to leave now!I said firmly.

I know you are still mad at me and I can totally understand you ,but could you please stay a little longer at least?

Just a little longer?

Just.she said sounding pleased.

I was at the balcony when I realized that I haven't touched my phone since I left home and it didn't even occur to me. I quickly ran up stairs to my room to look for it ,but unfortunately it was nowhere to be found.

Oh,my God! Yvonne.No!

It must have been stolen from my bag when I was rushing to get the train at the Subway.

Damn!I tapped my forehead heavily.

I need to retrieve my number. I really need to .

****At the Greenzone Restaurant****

"Thank you" .We both said in unison as we took the coffee we had ordered from the waitress.

Damn!This coffee is heaven. Yvonne,said.

Sure,it is.

Yvonne,I've missed you so much and trust me I didn't mean it that way. It's just so complicated.

It's fine ,Steph. I'm not angry. Well, maybe I am . Yvonne chuckled.

But for real is everything okay Yvonne asked sounding concerned.

I am leaving , Yvonne. I am relocating .I wasn't expecting it either ,but I just want you to know before I leave so, you don't have to worry too much about me or hate me.

I'm sorry ,Yvonne. Steph said .

There was a silence for some seconds as I felt those words hit me hard like an arrow hitting it target. The only friend I have ever had is about to go far away from me .

How am I suppose to cope?

But,if this can reunite Steph and her mom then I am in for it.I said within myself.

"It's ok,"Steph. Yvonne said as we hugged like never before insomuch that I had to release her and only to realize she's all teared up.

I'm sorry. Yvonne said faking her smile as I wipe her tears with my hands.

We'll be alright,we said in unison and we laughed afterwards.

We sat down for a couple of hours reminiscing about the lives we've had together.

It was a great one!

I could remember the first time I met Yvonne.She looked so beautiful and innocent but,my very first encounter with her was a very ugly one. I was walking through the walk way during lunch hour when I saw three girls ganged up against a girl . She seems so helpless!

"Scram",I yelled from behind and they were on their heels already.

Are you ok?I asked her.

Yes,I'll be fine ,she said.

I'm sorry ,is this your first day in Gilmore?I asked .You seem new here.

"Yes" ,she replied with a nod.

I am Steph and you are?

Yvonne!

It's nice to meet you ,Yvonne.

You too,Steph and thank you for saving my life. I owe you one,she said with a smiled .

You are welcome,I said.

Till this moment, throughout our relationship,Yvonne has never for once judged me despite knowing the kind of person I was and honestly,that was what made be a better person . She always sees the good side in everything and everyone and that makes her a more beautiful soul.

I could also remember Yvonne having a crush on Seth back then. We were both sophomores at the University.

Although, we didn't attend the same University but,I can imagine how terrible she must have felt when she heard he left for another school.

They never even had the chance to talk before he left .I have never seen Yvonne talk or say something about anyone aside Seth insomuch that I can't help but,pray they cross paths again and this time talk atleast.

Do me a favour will you, Yvonne?

"Yes",your honour,she said with a smile revealing her cute dimples.

I'd really love it if you could come with me to the Subway .

"Oh"! it's fine .I'd go to the Moon and back for you.

It's by 8,I said.

"Sure",you can always count on me.