Chapter eight

It's been a month now, since Ken started avoiding me. No more going out together, no more eating or sleeping together.

We don't even really get to talk, we just greet each other. Even when I try to start up a discussion,he just snobs me, and walks away. He now spends a lot of time in his music room, that's the other room in the house, and he's pretty good at writing down lines. I ask him to write me a song some day.

I was reading a digital book on wattpad, on my phone, when there was a knock on the door. Our house help walked in, when I gave the permission to come in.

Good day small madam.

Yeah, Peggy how may I help you?

You have a visitor, he said he's a friend of yours.

Alright, I'll be down in a giffy, thanks.

wonder how the hell is that, must be Sam, because I ain't got no friends other than him.

Putting on a sweater over the singlet I was wearing, I grabbed my slippers, slipping my feet in, I went downstairs, to see who the August visitor was.

It was Sam, I just knew it was gonna be him. "Hey fat head, you remember your poor friend today.

No Laurie, you don't get to say that, I've been trying to reach you like in forever, but you ain't always taking my calls. So who forgot who now?

OMG, Sam I'm so sorry, I never got any of them. Just hold on, I'll be back.

I went into the kitchen, to check if there's anything to eat. Found Vegetable soup, but no fufu to eat with it.Kept a kettle of water on the burner, and switched it on.Placing four plates on the dinning table, I dished out the soup, then putting the wheat powder into a bowl, I mixed thoroughly till it became solid enough for us to swallow with the soup.

Sam, come over before our food gets cold.

Wow, that's why you my bestie, you know just what I need, and when I need it.

Stop talking and eat up, so we can go out. I'm bored out of my soul.

We ate in silence, not saying a word to each other. The way Sam was eating, I knew he probably hasn't eaten for days. Staying with his step Dad, and a Mum who only cares about herself.

After we were done, I went to Mum's room to let her know I'll be out with Sam. She already knew about him because I explained everything to her on my parent's burial.I still remember that day like it were yesterday.I didn't bother telling Ken, and just as usual, he was in his music room and if I knock,and he sees me, he'll just shout at me for disturbing him or he'll just snob me by closing the door on me, so I just left with Sam.

I've been out for hours now, and the night was closing in, I and Sam talked about literally everything we've missed, I told him about Ken's weird behavior but he said he'll come around, I shouldn't worry, but he still thinks Ken's an ass.

It was time, I left for home.we left hand in hand strolling home since we weren't far from home, we took our time discussing on the way.

When we got home, Ken was at the porch pacing up and down not noticing our presence yet. Then he turned and saw us, not turned around and entered the house leaving us staring at the now closed door.

Laurie, what was that?

If you ask me, na who I go ask? I replied in broken English.

I better get going,while I'm still breathing, before that boyfriend of yours kills me.

He not my boyfriend, I said rolling my eyes. At least not yet, and not soon with the way he's behaving.

Alright, bye, I'll see you more often from now on.

I'll really appreciate that, take care.

You too, and I love you Laura... As my best friend actually he said.

I love you too Sam. I hugged him not wanting to let go, it feels so good having someone who cares about you this much.

Sam left, and I went inside, headed upstairs going to my room when someone grabbed me, and turned me around.

Ken, what are you doing?

If you want to go see your see your boyfriend, you should at least get back early.

But its not that late, and besides, I told Mum before leaving.

Whatever you say, he rolled his eyes saying"you shouldn't flirt in public and at this age, you know the culture here, sees that inappropriate.

I wasn't flirting, now I was pissed, Ken please that's enough, you're beginning to irritate me, I'm going to bed. Before I could take two steps he grab me around and pinned me to the wall.

Well well, Laurie babe let's see if you'll still be irritated after this. And he kissed me...

Not your usual lip peck, a very wet kiss that got me wanting more and I kissed him back, just showing how much I wanted him. Just when stuff was getting hotter, he hands on my boobs, my shirt undone, Ken withdrew leaving me frustrated.

Ken... I started to say, before he beat me to it.

That was nothing, you are nothing so forget about it because I already have. He turned around and left.

The tears were threatening to fall, but I held them in. I wasn't going to cry over this little challenge, I want Ken and he I shall get.I don't know what this facade he's putting on is all about but I'm not giving up on us because I know he loves me just as much as I do him. I know the way he looks at me, when he thinks I'm not watching.

I entered my room, with a new found confidence and courage. And at this point, I knew I could do anything just to have Ken back.

They'll be no more POVs of Ken,till further notice. For now, its just Laura.

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