CHAPTER 5

We settled in the sitting room with her worried and sorry blue eyes settling on me. I just sat there numb looking at her.

"Zoe talk to me" she says with pity clearly written on her face.

I sigh looking at her for another second or two before finally speaking up "What do you want to know" I asked

"Everything, well that is if you want to talk about it" she said

"Alright emmmm" I clear my throat and lick my lips "Umm dad left us for another woman and I think she's pregnant or something, he left yesterday with all of his stuff finally after beating my mom black blue, and.... I think that's all of it" I say thoughtfully with my temper heating up again.

Silence.

"Wow am really, really sorry Zoe, so how's is your mom, I know for a fact that the few times I met your dad here, I saw the glitter and happiness in her eye and even though he hit her, I could tell that she still loved dearly, besides how's she handling it" she asks pitifully

"Well she tries to be strong and wears a bold face for us but I know she's broken deep down inside, she says we can and we should move on, but I can tell that moving is still very far from her " I say with tears building up to my eyes.

"Ohh Zoe, don't cry please, your mom will heal when its still right time, am very sure of it" She says while hugging me again.

"I can't help myself Meg, I feel so bad for her she's been through a lot you know, and that makes me scared for her"

"Why did you say that" she asks curiously.

"What if she doesn't heal? What if she decided to dwell in his memory forever? What if she doesn't move on Meg?." I ask with tears escaping my eyes, I finally breakdown in front of Meg with trembling shoulder, she was the only person that could see me like this, even my Mom could not see me like this, am sure I probably looked terrible but I don't care.

"Ohhh Zoe, I know but you also have a part to play" she says holding me tightly.

"What part" I ask softly, clinging onto her tightly like she was going to slip away any minute.

"It's okay to cry, but have to be strong for her and for Chris, imagine how more unhappy and broken she will be if she knew you were sad even with her fake smile and bold face she puts on for you guys, she will feel useless Zoe, like nothing that she does matter or affects you guys. "

"Yes you are right Meg, I have to be strong at this very depressing time, we shall conquer it, besides, we all made a pact earlier that we were not going to cry for his sake anymore, fine we were going to cry a little bit, but not because we miss him or because he left, we were going to cry because of the emotional and physical pain he cost us." I reply releasing from the hug and cleaning my tears.

"That's more like it" she says chuckling then continues.

"Bad things happen to people Zoe that how the word works but you to be strong and be with the people you love and care in times like this"

"Yes Meg, you are very right... Thank you so much, I truly appreciate" I say gratefully, this time lighting up a little bit.

"Zoe can I ask you something" she says studying my face

"Yes sure"

"For real now, do you miss your dad"

"No never I can't, I won't, why should I, never! ever!! ever!!!. I hate that man, why would you even ask that." I say irritated.

"You look pretty shaken up to me" she observes my face.

"No I don't and that is final, now can we talk about something different." I say trying to change the topic, "please I am getting sick of it."

"Am sorry again" she murmurs

"Oh don't be it's not your fault" I smile dryly "uhhh Meg please change topic its making me sick"I say again.

"Alright"

Silence

"Ready for school tomorrow?" She asks with enthusiasm.

"I don't know"

"And why is that" she questions

"I don't know I was thinking of staying the day off" I say half thinking

"Seriously?" She asks a bit taken aback

"Yes, but am just thinking about it, I haven't decided yet" I said with my hands on my temple

"I was just asking, because someone is going to miss you?" She say wriggling her eye brow

"I don't understand, what do you mean?" I ask unsure of what she was saying

"Jason, he is so gonna miss you its your first day of absence from school"

"Whoa, to hell with him i don't give a shit and besides I was just thinking about it, I've not concluded yet"

"Alright, take all the time you have" she says shifting on the couch with a throw pillow sitting on her laps.

Silence

"Yah, I finally just thought of something Zoe" she says eyes lighting up

I was startled by her sudden increase of energy, yup she always had this wild imagination running through her head and she was a always an optimistic problem solver ever since we were kids and this and many more, made love my only bestie even more.

"What entered that head of yours?"I asked curiously.

" I just thought of something to brighten your mom up"she says with her smile of accomplishment plastered across her face

"And what is that?" I ask

"Make her dinner" she says

"We've not even had lunch yet" I say doubting the plan.

"I know but you can make her a surprise dinner" she says energetically.

"And you know I can't cook right?" I ask still doubtful.

"I know but it wouldn't hurt to try besides she knows you don't do chores so it would  surprise her if you did dinner, plus it would make her happy and take her mind of things." she says still smiling obviously impressed with herself for bringing up such a good plan.

I just sat there looking at the only friend I've ever had and known since kindergarten

"Sooo what do you think?" She asks with bright eyes.

"It's perfect" I say with an impressed voice."Thank you"I continued.

"Alright, how about meat loaf its aunt's favorite right?" she asks with enthusiasm.

"Turkey Meat loaf is perfect" I say with a smile.

"Let go check if we've got all of the ingredients" she says already standing on her feet

" Alright then, let's go, this is going to be the best surprise ever." I say almost jumping from the couch

"I know right" she says smiling.

"Wait up Meg" I say stopping her

She stops before entering the kitchen with waiting eyes.

"What's up Zoe?" She asks

"Thank you for everything" I say meaning it.

"Awwww Zoe, come here " she says pulling me into a hug.

She truly was the best friend ever and a hugger.

Wooow don't you just like Meg and her positive spirit, well I do.

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