Chapter 4

Leona:

We arrived at Jessy's house, I missed being here. Landell takes my luggage, it was only one suitcase and we went inside.

I can't believe I agreed to come here. Let me tell you what happened.

Well this morning, I woke up and Jeremiah was not there, but instead my friends were there, they were drunk as fuck and Violetta was packing my clothes. I asked what is going on and they said that we will be staying at Jessy's house for the week and that we are having a party. I told them I love to have a birthday party, but this year I just feel like not having it. They were not ready to accept that and they happened to convince me to have it, so I agreed.

Feels nice to be here.

"Leona I want to talk to you," Eric says to me, pulling me outside. He didn't even wait for my answer. Foolish guy!

"What do you want Eric?" I ask in a worried voice. I just hope he will not say anything that will ruin our friendship. I know he has feelings for me.

"Leona, I love you", and he says the unexpected words!

I feel bad for him because I don't love him. I have my focus on someone else.

"I have loved you since Jessy introduced you to us. I have loved you that day you laughed at what I was saying. I have loved you from the first time I met you. Leona, I love you", such a lovely confession for someone who is not interested in you.

"And I don't love you. Try loving someone who feels the same about you. I love you but as a friend. I already have my eyes set on someone. I'm sorry", I say to him, he holds my hand

"But Leona I love you"

"And I don't", I pull my hand out and went inside

I look around and they are not there, I went to the kitchen and found Zoey doing her work.

Why doesn't Eric notice that this girl likes him? He should waste his time loving her and not me. Stupid guy!

"Hey Zoey, where are the others?" I ask, as I open the fridge and take an apple. I love this fruit.

"Mam, they all went to rest. They said they were tired and we wake up when lunch is ready"

"Okay. I'm also going to sleep, it was a long journey. Please tell Eric to also take a rest. His body needs it", I say to her, making her smile and blush. This girl is the perfect match for my friend.

"Yes mam, I'll tell him."

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Oh, Father! I'm late! I slept more than four hours. Why didn't they wake me up? It was foolish of me not to set an alarm. Now it's three-thirty pm.

I walk to the bathroom and did my business. After fifty minutes I was done and I went downstairs. Lord, I'm hungry!

"Hey guys, sleeping beauty is awake", Jessy says, while throwing the cushion on my face. Thank God I know how to catch, I played netball at school.

Yes! They are playing my favorite game, Chess. I love that game. They look sober.

"Why didn't you wake me up?" I asked feeling a little bit sad, I missed lunch, I hate missing a meal. I threw the cushion back at her, it hit her face and she starts swearing.

"Because you needed your beauty sleep. Working two jobs can be tiring so that's why we didn't wake you up", Eric said, not moving his eyes from the game.

"That was so thoughtful of you guys, thanks. I needed that sleep and I have a night shift today", I hope Eric doesn't remember anything. I can't see our couple.

"Where are the two love birds?" V loves shopping so I'm guessing she dragged Tristan with her.

"V dragged Tristan out, they went shopping", Landell said, not daring to look at me. It's good, this game needs focus.

I knew V, the way she is acting it was like she is pregnant.

"Guys, I have a visitor today. He is going to help us with the preparations", I hate more people! Do we need an extra hand, Jessy?

The doorbell rings

"Hey Leona, please go attend the door. That must be him", and a man is coming here. I see, maybe Jessy has a boyfriend. If this is her boyfriend then I'm happy for her, her husband died and she needs to let go and move on.

"Go Lee", I glare at Jessy, then walk to the door, I open it and I'm greeted by his face.

What is he doing here? Jeremiah Smith is here! Is he the one to help us out with the preparations?

"What are you doing here?" We both ask at the same time, I sigh and stepped back.

He is still beautiful! This morning he left without wishing me a good morning.

"Doctor Leona, nice to see you again and this is my wife's house. What are you doing here?"

Wife's house? Did Jessy get remarried? Why did she not tell us? Was she going to tell us maybe on my birthday? No, it can't be! Jeremiah can not be married. I have set my eyes on him and he is already taken.

"Same here and this is my friend's house."

Jessy Smith is married to the guy I like, Jeremiah Smith. How cruel can you be, God?

Stop this Leona! He is married to your friend. Stop feeling things you must not feel.

"Doctor Leona, this is my wife's house", why does he constantly say that? Does he know I feel something? He smiles and walks away.

Leona, this is a sin. Love is a sin, love is bad, and love is a punishment.

I close the door and walk back inside.

"Baby, what so what am I here for? I told you I will be back on Friday." He kissed her cheek and I looked away.

Doesn't he know what he is here for?

I am feeling sad, and I don't know why.

Did I start having feelings for the Doctor?

No! That can't happen! He is married and he is the man I met yesterday.

I can't stay here. I need to be alone.

"Excuse me"

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Jeremiah:

"Why did you say that you are my husband?"

Oh my my! Here comes a questionnaire from my darling sister.

"Nothing, just like that", actually I wanted to see that face, she was shocked at the same time sad. I knew she liked me.

"And why did Leona's face change when you came in? Did you say something to her?"

I just told her what I told her.

"Tell me the truth brother", I can't lie to her.

"I like her. I met her yesterday, at the car wash and before she could start washing my car, she received a call and asked me to drop her off at the hospital. So I did, I find out that she is also a doctor. We rode together last night and the car broke down, then it started raining and she offered me a place to stay, for the night. I stayed at her house and we talked, I enjoyed it last night. Look, Jessy, I like your friend Leona", I hold both her shoulders and looked at her. She looks unhappy, I knew it. She doesn't want me as her friend

"You mean our friend let you spend the night at her house?"

"Yes Violetta", I don't know why they are so shocked.

"Look Jessy, I like her and I will make her mine. Something is pulling me towards her."

"I don't care if you make her yours, just don't hurt my friend", I will never hurt her on purpose, Landell.

"Doctor you are too dangerous for her", that is true Eric, but I'll protect her. By coming here today, I saw the way you look at her. I know you like her.

"So how do we help?" Good question Landell.

"Let's just pretend that I am my sister's husband."

"When are you going to tell her the truth?"

"Relax Tristan, I'll tell her the truth soon. When she accepts it in her heart that she likes me too"

"But you two are different. Xavier, you are a gangster and she is a church girl. You are not worthy of her. If you break her heart, I promise I will forget that you are his brother!"

I thought I'd never see this day, my member, threatening me, because of a girl. These friends must love her. I will let this go.

"I'll go talk to her", that's a good idea V, I know you will advise her to have a boyfriend and live a little.

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