The other Cliffords
Open it! ibitein said
I wouldn't want to open something sent by the almighty Ferdinand.
Oh my.. juat open it!
Agnes sighed. She ooen the small box and found a diamond necklace. She just smiled and closed the box.
What do you think?
He's showing off! She exclaimed.
No he's not
Tell me about my brother.
The issues between siblings, ibitein exhaled deeply. I can't relate.
I wasn't expecting that though
Why? you think your brother doesn't care, Ibitein asked.
"I know he cares but I haven't forgotten what he did", she frowned
Oh come on.. he was only protecting you..
From whom? he pushed away a suitor with good intentions.
"Well you don't know, I mean how would you know he had good intentions?" Ferdinand to shooed him away before i could even get to know him.
I think it was for a good reason. I mean his actions showed there was something he was hiding and your brother wouldn't want to give his sister to a punk, ibitein raised her brow.
Punk?
I'm so sorry but he was kind of a punk, ibitein laughed.
Agnes rolled her eyes at her. Now you sound like my brother.
Oh really, what can I say, it's a honor.. she said with a gesture.
You both are crazy!
Okay, ibitein chuckled.
Just then they heard the sound of the carriage and ibitein peek through the window and had a wide smile. It's the other Clifford, she said and went outside leaving Agnes behind.
Vincent announced their arrival.
It was Aunty Sharon. Uncle Christopher's lovely wife. Christopher have two adorable children with the lovely Sharon. Ronald and Nengi.
Ronald was a tall handsome,breath taking young man with his infectious smile, he took his mother's beautiful looks.
Some people even say he was more beautiful than his mother. Nengi on the other hand was beautiful but not as her elder brother. She took after her father.
Aunty Sharon! ibitein called and went to hug her.
Ibitein! How are you? Sharon asked you're so beautiful, she complimented
Oh Aunty.. I'm fine, she replied shyly.
"I'm glad that you're fine, I mean you're always beautiful", she said and they all laughed.
Guess who's here with me.. Sharon said with a smile.
Rafael?
No.. Rafael and Nengi are on their way..
Hmm... while ibitein was still thinking she heard a familiar voice.
No idea? a man asked from behind.
Ibitein turned around and gasped
Ronald??
Yes that's me, he replied
Oh my.. you um-- you came..
Of course, I wouldn't miss my favorite cousin's marriage, not for anything..he said.
She turned to Mrs Sharon and asked,
How did you get to convince him?
I didn't.. he will do anything for you, she replied with a smile. You know he adores you, Sharon whispered to ibitein and she chuckled
Hey! you're not allowed to whisper "family" said Ronald and they both laughed.
Sharon left them to go inside. She met Agnes along the corridor and they exchange greetings.
You came alone? asked Agnes
Oh no, Ronald is here too, Sharon replied.
Oh.. the devil is here too, she murmured
What..?
Oh um-- I was just saying that it's good that everyone in the family is coming to attend the wedding.
Exactly.. I am pleased that you've been here all along, Sharon said with so much adoration towards Agnes. She secretly hopes that her son will eventually marry Agnes.
Agnes gave her an assuring smile and Sharon went to the kitchen. Agnes stood there for a few seconds before heading towards the door.
You're so nosey
I will take that as a compliment, he said raising his eyebrows and she nodded in agreement.
You surprised me..
What can I say, I'm full of surprises, he boosted.
Alright.. I get it, she rolled her eyes. You are no different from Ferdinand, she pointed out.
And where is he?
Oh he was here awhile ago.
Okay he and--
Just then Agnes came out to meet them
Hey look who we have here, Ronald said with a smirk, "the beautiful Agnes" he slightly bowed and she gave him a small smile. Look how beautiful you've grown to be, he teased.
Look how troublesome you've grown to be, she said calmly and he chuckled.
Okay I will leave the both of us to argue while I go get ready, ibitein said with a wide grin.
Seriously, Agnes narrowed her eyes at ibitein
No.. uh I think i heard my name.. I will be back and she said and went back inside.
Ah.. that's the best compliment coming from your beautiful lips, he teased and she narrowed her eyes at him.
You will never change, will you? she sighed.
I know you missed me, he beamed at her.
"The last time I saw you, you were with your in-laws, oh that was three years ago.. I thought you would be married by now", he grinned.
Oh please Ronald, she rolled her eyes, take a chill pill and don't rub it in my face.
You were supposed to be married too, weren't you? three years ago right? so what happened? you changed your mind.. or did your bride dumped you?"
Agnes and Ronald had been friends for a long time but they never agree on something, like the saying "you agree to disagree" in their case it's the reverse.
No.. I was in love with someone else, he replied.
Oh with whom? she laughed, I didn't know you could fall for anyone..I mean you didn't believe in love, judging by what you said.
But eventually i did, he responded
That's a good news, she turned and started walking inside and he followed.
You didn't even ask who the girl was..
So you're going to tell me how I am so short of beautiful compared to her? or how I am so noisy and how she's so quite? Which is it?