Chapter 18

Since the incident, Drew avoided me like a plague for a whole week.

I sent him various texts but he never replied. I tried talking to him at school but as soon as he sights me, he turns the other way.

I was starting to miss him.

I thought about him as I watched TV. You know, just a typical lazy Saturday

I was watching movies in the cinema room

''More wine, miss Bella?'' the butler asked

''Sure''

He bowed then went to get my order. A few minutes later he came back with it

I was really getting into the movie till I heard someone knock destroying the perfect moment

''What?''

Someone came in

''Hey''

I squealed and ran to hug him. He carried me and spun me round

It was my favorite cousin; Charlie

''Miss me?'' He teased still carrying me

I nodded eagerly. I really did

''A lot''

He took us to the chairs and sat us down.

"Damn. You've gotten fat" he groaned "my arms hurt"

I hit his arm playfully

''When did you get back?'' I asked excitedly

''A few days ago. I leave Tuesday''

''Aww" I pouted "why so soon?''

"I came down here to get materials for a school project. I have to go back as soon as I can. Just thought I'd spend the remaining days with you''

''How sweet of you''

I laid my head on his shoulder as he stroke my hair. We watched the film in silence for a while

''So how are you preparing for Monday?" He asked

I scrunched my face in confusion

"What's happening on Monday?''

He laughed

''Wow. Being single has its side effects"

"Meaning?"

"Monday is Valentine's day''

I face palmed myself. How could I have forgotten?

''Oh''

''Where is everyone by the way, it seems so quiet''

''They all went out. I'm home alone''

''Let's go for a walk then''

''Sure''

So, we got going.

''How's your girlfriend?'' I asked as we walked down the street

''She's good. She sends her regards"

''How sweet"

We talked about random things as we walked. He told me all about what's been going on in college.

He's a final year mechanical engineering student. Impressive, yeah?

At a point I noticed the street we were in is where Leslie and Eric live

''GET OUT OF MY HOUSE''

We turned right to see what the noise was all about

Eric was pushing Leslie out with her stuff. She was crying hysterically

''I'm sorry'' she begged

He threw out her suitcases one by one

''I want nothing to do with a slut like you. If I still meet you here, I'll make sure you never see the sunlight again''

Eric entered his car and drove off leaving Leslie on the sidewalk sobbing

''Isn't that your friend?" Charlie asked

''Yup''

''I think its better if we keep walking''

''I think so too"

We walked away from the scene like nothing happened. We continued walking and talking till we got to an ice cream shop.

I literally saw hearts flying because of my love for ice cream

''I know you're screaming in your head'' Charlie joked ruffling my hair

''I can't help myself. Its my true love''

He took out his phone to receive a call. He had a worried look on his face

"What's wrong?" I asked

"My girlfriend had a fainting spell"

I gasped

"Oh my god. I'm so sorry"

'I'm sorry love I gotta go. I'll have to take the nearest flight back home. I'll come see you tomorrow. Take this and buy whatever you want''

He gave me a 100 dollar bill

''Promise you'll come?'' I pouted, giving him my best puppy dog face

''I promise''

He gave me a quick kiss on the forehead then left

I went to the counter to order my ice cream

''Can I have chocolate mixed with vanilla in a cone please''

''Coming right up''

When the waiter brought my order, I paid him then left the building

I licked my ice cream as I walked back home.

On my way I saw a little boy sitting on the park bench. I thought he was lost so I decided to help him.

''Hey buddy. What you doing here?" I asked sitting beside him

He looked up at me and smiled widely. He was really cute but he had a scar on his eye too just like Drew's.

My heart ached at the thought of Drew. I really missed him

''You're so beautiful'' he complimented

''Thank you. You're adorable yourself"

I pinched his cheek jokingly

''You're one of them, aren't you?''

''One of who?''

''The angels''

I arched my eyebrow in confusion. What's he talking about?

''Angels?''

''Yeah I'm waiting for them''

''Hold up. What angels?''

''My mommy and daddy slept last night but didn't wake up since. A couple of people took them out the house with white clothes wrapped around them. My aunt said they're with the angels now. My parents never go anywhere without me except I'm in school so I'm waiting for them. We always come to the park on weekends. Can you please take me to them?''

I know why he thought I was an angel, I was wearing a short white dress with matching flats

I wiped the tears off my face

''They aren't with me'' I managed to reply

''Oh. I heard they're up there now''

He pointed to the sky

''Yes, they are" I sobbed quietly

''I wanna go join them. I miss them so much. I miss their morning hugs and kisses. Oh, the sun is gone. Its getting late. I should go now''

''Oh okay''

''Please when you get there help me look for them and tell then to come pick me up. I'll be waiting''

He smiled beautifully

''Sure, I will''

He hugged me and gave me a kiss on my cheek

''Goodbye angel''

He waved as he walked away

''Goodbye'' I whispered

Halfway he turned back to me

''What's your name angel?"

''Bella. Bella Martins and you?''

''Michael Williams''

''Its nice to meet you Michael''

''You too angel Bella''

He waved once more then disappeared into the road

***

I was texting my friends on the elite teen group chat while I munched on a chocolate bar

I laid on my bed stretching my legs comfortably

Stephanie: omg you guys I heard Eric and Leslie broke up

Tiffany: whoooooo! !!! !!

Missy: aye where's Bella? She needs to hear this

Amber: ikr

Nicole: I knew they wouldn't last anyway

Stephanie : yeah too much drama

Tiffany: serves her right for tryna steal my bestie's man

Thoni: where is Bella when you need her?

Missy: Bella

Amber: tinker bell!!

I laughed

Me: I'm here guys

We went back and forth talking bout what happened till I overheard something on the news

'Seven year old Michael Williams died in a car accident on his way to the store'

No this can't be happening. Tell me this is another Michael. I rushed to the living room.

My parents looked at me in shock because I NEVER watch news.

'He had a card in his hands. Before he died, he said he wanted to go get some stickers to design the card'

''Honey, what's wrong?" my mum asked

I couldn't even speak

'He was rushed to the hospital by an ambulance. He seemed fine as he was able to tell us what happened. Before he did his last words were 'give this to angel Bella for me please. On the card he wrote 'to the first angel I ever met.'. We assume its a crush in his class'

''NOOOOO! !!" I screamed

I slumped to the floor and buried my face in my knees

I cried till I couldn't feel a fucking thing

Not for me, not for his aunt, not for his parents but for the life of that innocent little boy.

Rest in peace Michael