Chapter 20

"WHAT????" They all said at the same time

Oh, by they I mean my friends. Jeremiah and Jerd are not here and that is good, I don't want to see him right now.

"Please guys, you will just have to pretend with me", I begged them, it was only a small thing

"That will make him lose his temper", I know, but he won't hurt anyone

"I don't care about his temper but I want to punish him, and his punishment is this", I frustratedly said covering my face

"What did he do?" Asked Jessy, I don't want them to know what he did

"He did something that I did not expect him to do!" And he did it with two

"I'm sorry on his behalf", yeah you better be sorry Jessy

"Jessy you tried to stop me from going to your parents' house. Why?" I asked, did she know what her brother did?

"I wanted to protect you from getting hurt and I failed", protect me?? She knew what her brother did

"So you know about your brother's behavior?" I raised my eyebrows in question

"Yes", she looked up to me

You know what, I don't care if she knew or not.

"Okay. Now guys can you all just act with me?"

"Yes," they said at the same time

Meanwhile, the door burst open, revealing the one person I don't want to see right now. He looks tired, he came towards me and stood there for like one minute.

"How are you?" His voice sounds tired

"I'm not fine but I will get better", I said in a serious tone

"It's good to hear that", he chuckled softly

"I'm sorry", he said with guilt in his voice

Everyone, except me, had shocked looks on their faces and I was confused. It's not like it the first time he apologizes.

Ooooh. It is the first time

Lucky me!

"Tristan, who is this guy? And why is he sorry?" I turn my focus on Tristan

He look shocked for a moment then amused. He put his hands in his pockets

"So you lost your memory? And you forgot me?" He chuckled softly

"Yes. Now if you don't mind can you please introduce yourself" I said looking straight into his eye

"I'm Jeremiah. Does that name ring any bells?" He asked smirking. Of course that name ring some bells, you are the guy I kissed

I shook my head

"Don't worry. It will soon. Take care of yourself. Goodbye" he left after those words

Goodbye?? I hate goodbyes

"Does he mean to say goodbye?" I asked myself

"No he doesn't", I leaned on Landell as tears slid down. Did I just send him away?

"Lee he has given up on you"

Oh shut up Eric. He hasn't given up yet.

"He is just giving you time to think about his apology", explained Tristan

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I stayed at the hospital for four days and luckily today I was discharged. Thank God

Now here I am arguing with my friends. Jessy and V want to stay here and take care of me but I don't want that

"Look guys, my sister is coming tomorrow, so there is no need for you'll to stay back for me. I can take care of myself", I lied

"Fine but I am lending you, my maid, for a day, until your sister comes! Like it or not!" V scolded in a tone that said 'argue if you value your life'

"No guys I can..." I didn't even get to finish my sentence

"You don't want to argue with a pregnant lady!" Tristan warned

"Yeah, I won't do that if I were you!" V said with her hands on her hips

"Okay fine", I agreed with them, I don't have a choice

"Now Landell and Tristan, you both can go and make lunch and dinner for her!" She commanded

They both left

"And you Eric

go call my maid and ask her to pack clothes that she will need for two days!" She commanded

We all laugh

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Jeremiah:

Is she that angry with me that she is pretending to lose her memory?!!

Fuck Xavier!!!

You lost your chance!

Did I have to drink that much yesterday??

I'm sorry Leona. I'm truly sorry!

"So how is she brother?" Xamina asked

"She... She hates me", I stated

"Has she gained her consciousness?" He cleared his voice

"Yes but, she is pretending to have lost her memory", I chuckle while taking a sip from my whiskey

"Brother stop drinking", he took away my glass

"Xamina, I flopped! She will never be mine. Damn alcohol!", I slammed my fist on the table, I hate alcohol

"It's okay brother, maybe she needs time", he tried to explain

"Yes I know and I will try to stay away from her", staying away from her would-be fulfilling her wish

"My son, you must not give up on her. She is your woman. Although you don't deserve her, I see some change in you", he chuckled softly

"Dad I love her", I do

"And we will support you. Just give her time", he pats my shoulder

"Dad, what was she going to ask me that day?" I asked my dad since I am not sure whether she was going to ask me if I love her or not? And by the way, she told me herself to ask my dad

"You flopped, son. She was going to ask whether you love her or not? You should beg for her forgiveness because you shattered her. She didn't expect that from you", he gave me an understanding smile and walked away

"Xavier there is something wrong!" Said Deacon as he storm into my study room

"Xavier! Our men had a little problem on the way. Nicolas's men had attacked them and stolen the goods that they were sending to Alex's gang", he said breathlessly

"What??" Asked Xamina, no no no boy, you're not getting involved

"Damn Nicolas!! I will deal with him. Come let's go, Deacon!"

"Xavier you are drunk! Just sleep for today and I will take your dad with me", he said hesitantly

"Fine just go and warn Nicolas and I will see him tomorrow", that boy, I need to deal with him

"Why don't we just go to him and take our goods from him. That's fair", Xamina said

"That's right Xamina! We will give them a surprise, but you're not going", Deacon had that evil smirk on his face, while Xamina frowned

"Get the guys ready for tomorrow's mission, and prepare the weapons", it will be nice threatening the kid

"That will be done. Now go and get some sleep. You look tired and you are wasted!" Deacon said as he helped me stand up

He and Xamina helped me to my room. I lay on my soft bed and fall asleep immediately

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