~7~

Waking up with a terrible headache wasn't part of the plans I had today, and the weather "Oh God" was disheartening. Sometimes I wished I had super powers to stop things or control things 'cause a lot of things were starting to disrespect me.

"Bianca" my mom knocked

"Come in"

I swear my mom was another problem in my life. She just doesn't know when to walk in walk out

"I resigned"

"What?" I was shocked

Why on earth would you resign when my salary can't even feed one person. I could see my knuckles turning white

"The money, I mean the loan I collected I haven't been able to pay"

"It just days, why are you troubling yourself 'bout it"

"I've collected it for a while now, this is the fifth month"

"Mom why?" I didn't want to hear what she was saying anymore

"I thought it would benefit us but I was wrong"

"You never confined in me if you could collect the loan or not, you did it now you're regretting?"

"Baby" she placed her hand on my laps "I know I was wrong, I'd fix it"

"Fix it? How? Where are we going to see such amount of money?"

"I was given a condition and I accepted it"

"Once again, you are doing something without confiding in me"

"I'd start working in her house"

"Oh Mrs Melinda, the good Samaritan turns the bad Samaritan, I don't want to hear this anymore, just go"

"I'm so so..."

"Go" I shouted

She stood up, faked a smile and left. I fought back my tears but I just couldn't keep it from falling. I could see the pain in her eyes, the way she regrets everything but what could I do. I didn't realize I was crying profusely hugging my pillow as the rain poured heavily from the sky. I was in the same position for thirty minutes staring at the ugly green wall. Never realized it was ugly until now, everything around me starting to grow old and turn ugly even me. My phone rang beside me. I sighed as I reached for it, not caring to see who the caller was, I picked it

"Hello"

"Hey Bianca, would you mind if I come over??"

"Come over?"

I looked at my phone's screen to see the caller, it was Jemima

"Hello" she said

"Hey, I mean why not, I'd text you my address" I said

"Are you okay?" she asked

"Of course I am, I've texted my address to you, I'd be expecting you"

"Alright I've seen it, bye"

"Bye" I hanged up

Jemima was coming over and my house was a mess even I was a mess. I didn't know where to start from. I pushed the blanket off my laps and quickly stood up as I briskly walked downstairs.

"Oh my" I whispered closing my eyes

My mom already cleaned everywhere. I felt like hugging her right now but I was still mad at her. I rushed upstairs to freshen up, I was almost done brushing my hair when I heard a knock on the door. I definitely knew that was Jemima. I decided not to pack my hair into ponytail 'cause I was already known for it. I left it unpacked as I rushed to the door. On opening it, I met a smiling Jemima all dressed up

"Are you going to the moon?" I asked as I welcomed her in

"Moon?" she asked

"Yeah, you're all dressed up that's why I asked"

She laughed "Well I'm allergic to weathers like this"

"Oh really?"

"Yeah"

This girl was a drama queen

"So what do you have for me?" I asked

"Well I have nothing for you"

Jemima was putting on a purple leather jacket and a fitted black jean with a pair of black leather boots. Her hair was packed in a ponytail, leaving the tip puffy as usual. Her hair smelt like bubblegum mixed with pineapple. Naturally, Jemima smelt like cotton candy which would something make me wanna stand by her all the time 'cause sometimes I reeked of depression and I bet she's aware.

"Hey" she snapped her finger in front of me

I blinked smiling

"You've been standing there, smiling at nothing, are you okay?" she arched her brows

"Yeah yeah, I was thinking about something" I said avoiding her eyes as I walked over to the kitchen which she followed

"Mind sharing?" she asked opening a bag of walker's chips and chewing loud

"No, it's personal" I walked over to the fridge to get a bottle of water

"Oh, I see" she said as she sat on the counter

"So" I started

"So?" she asked

"I think the rain stopped" I looked outside

"Yea, it did, five minutes ago" she said making me sound silly

"So what do you wanna do? I asked

"Eat, talk and sleep" she said

I rolled my eyes, what a boring person, I wasn't interesting myself.

"And yes, we're seeing Liam today" she blushed

"Huh" I was confused

"Liam, the new guy at work, the cute guy I call your boyfriend, the...."

"I know him" I cut her off

"I thought you forgot" she smiled

"Never" I murmured

"Pardon"

"Never mind" I faked a smile and looked up only to see Alex smiling. I gasped as I stepped backward slowly.

Jemima looked at me and looked behind her, she was confused as it was written all over her face.

"You need to find her" Alex said

I closed my eyes to say a minute prayer hoping she's disappear and never come looking for me. I wasn't a church person but I believed in everything being preached. I opened my eyes only to still see her there smirking.

I could have swore to have peed on my trouser as my legs were shaking. Jemima jumped down from the counter walking over to me

"Are you okay?" she placed her hand on my shoulder

I tried opening my mouth to say something but I couldn't find the right word. How can I tell her my ex-bestfriend was standing ten steps away from me smirking? How can I tell her I was seeing a ghost? I nodded to Jemima's question and she turned to look at the direction I was facing, looking all serious and focused.

"I know you won't say a word, I'd be back" Alex said as she walked pass the door

I pray she's left for good. It was really terrifying seeing someone's ghost. The look of concern on Jemima's face was enough to make me feel really awkward. I told her to come over only for me to scare her

"I'm-I'm so sorry. I remember something now" I said

She nodded as she rubbed my shoulders

"Well why don't we go somewhere fun" Jemima said

I was no fun so how would I know anywhere fun

"Fun?"

"Yes, I suggest we go to somewhere we won't have to think 'bout what bothers us"

"Like where"

"I won't tell, it's a surprise, go get your bag, let's get going"

I was confused but I smiled as I headed upstairs to change my clothes and get my black bag.

* * * * * * *

"Where are we going?" I asked

It was still raining but I had my brown leather jacket on and the umbrella Jemima was holding too.

"Don't worry we'd be there soon" she smiled making a turn

I knew where she was heading, it was a bar, we already got there so I couldn't change my mind

"Walk faster" she said walking in

I entered the crowded bar as I searched for Jemima. She was already at the bar top sitting and waving for me to come over. I sighed as I walked over to her

"I'm not getting drunk tonight" I sat down removing my jacket

"We are" she grinned

I rolled my eyes looking around, hoping to see someone I know. I huffed at my stupidity, how was I expecting to see someone I know when I had no friends. I turned to look away only for my eyes to see someone familiar.

It was Liam, he was sitted with a group of people on a red leather chair, they were drinking expensive drinks which made me wonder what type of person he was, was he the rich or the poor or the wannabes.

He looked up and our eyes met. I gulped, he smirked whispering something to the guy beside him, they both looked up. I decided to look away, facing the bar top and grabbing the liquor in front of me, I took a sip giving Jemima a funny look.

"It won't bite" she said

I huffed emptying the content in my mouth, I might have looked like I felt nothing but the hot feeling at my throat when the drink went down was making me feel I was choking on the liquor.

"I'd be right back" Jemima said walking over to another section

I tried looking behind me if Liam was still staring at me only for me not to find him. Where had he gone? Or was I truly seeing things this days

"Looking for me" Liam said making all the hair on my body raise

I looked at him trying to find a word to say. He didn't waste time before sitting down staring at me

"Still as beautiful as ever" he said

Where was my confidence? Where was the ride Rumi today? I felt weak. I turned to look away only for me to feel his hands on my chin

"I want to stare up at your lovely eyes, your perfect face, don't look away"

I moved back a little

"Please" he begged

I calmed down staring at him. The warmth he gave me made me feel so relaxed. We stared at each other for like half an hour not saying any word to each other

"Liam" Jemima literally screamed

I rolled my eyes, she's always spoiling the perfect moment for me

"Hey Jem" he said

Jem? Is it even in the dictionary, oh I was getting frustrated

"What are you doing here? Don't tell me you followed me here" she asked

I laughed making them to notice me. I cleared my throat and looked away

"I was actually here with my friends until I saw Bianca"

"Ohhh, Bianca it is" She grinned

We were back at it again staring at each other

"Yes, it's her" he said

The surprised look Jemima gave was funny while I just felt so shy to even look up. What was wrong with me? I hope it's not what I'm thinking