11

"Well,see you guys tomorrow,"I said as I waved at my colleagues who were heading home.

As a manager,I was expected to leave work as the last person.

When everyone was gone,I closed up the bar and made my way to Mr Richards' house to drop off the key.

If I had a choice,I wouldn't go there.

First,because what Carrie and I had was complicated and I didn't want to see her anymore.

Second because I badly had the urge to finish what we started! Mostly because we never get to do so!

Bummer,I know!

I took a cab to Mr Richards' house and when I got there,I gave him the key.

He tried to have me stay for dinner but I politely rejected his offer,"I'm sorry sir. I really wish I could but tonight my mom's making meat loaf and I'd hate not to eat that."

"It's not a problem,Maya,"Mr Richards said with a smile."Feel free to join us for dinner any other day!"

"Thank you so much Mr Richards,"I said. "I better get going. It's getting late and finding a taxi will be harder the more I stay here."

"Why get a taxi when Carrie can drive you?"

I chocked at his statement.

I looked over at Carrie who was calmly seated on the couch and who's gaze was fixed on the television.

"I don't think that will be necessary,sir,"I laughed forcefully.

"You can't turn down dinner then again turn down my lift,Maya,"Mr Richards said."I insist."

Damn it! Why do they have to use the words 'I insist'!

"Carrie,"Mr Richards called,causing Carrie to shift her gaze from the television and fixed it towards us. We'll,Mr Richards specifically."Give Maya a ride home."

"Sure,why not,"Carrie said as she stood from her seat."Where are the car keys?"

"Check in my inner jacket pocket,"Mr Richards said,pointing at his black leather jacket that had been hang in the open coatroom a few steps from the door.

"Let's go?"Carrie said as she walked out.

I bid Mr Richards and Carl goodbye then followed Carrie into their car which was parked at the drive way.

We got in and once the engine was on,we drove to my house.

Along the way,not much was said. We just out on some loud music and listened all the way through.

"So,see you tomorrow?"Carrie said as she watched me get out of the car.

"Yeah sure,"I said.

I walked over to the front door,fished out my key from beneath the door mat and let myself in.

Carrie drove away as soon as I got in.

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THE NEXT MORNING...

I woke up with a feeling of being watched.

At first,I thought that it was my small sister messing around but when I checked for what time it was,I realized she had already gone to school.

I got out of bed and peeped through my window.

Nothing out of the usual except maybe Carrie's dad's car parked in our drive way!!

I moved away from the window and reached for my phone to dial her number.

"Carrie?"I said once the phone was answered.

I was expecting her to answer me through the call.

But she did not.

Instead,she walked into my room and said,"You called?"

I took my phone from my ear and watched as she walked towards me.

"What are you doing here this early?!"I asked."Did you get kicked out of your house or something?!"

Carrie laughed and answered,"Nope. I wanted to see you."

"This early?! Are you crazy?!"

"Crazy,no. But I know I can be a bloody idiot when I'm in love,"she said with a smirk.

"Gross. You used the L word!"

"Which word? Love?"

"You said it again!"

"Oh,so you mean LOVE?"

"Stop saying it!"

"Make me,"she said with a mischievous tone.

"If I stuff your mouth with a piece of clothes,will that do?"

"Nope. Only kissing me will make shut up. Otherwise,I'm gonna keep saying that I love you."

"I'm not playing this game with you,"I said as I turned and got back in bed.

"Can I join you?"she asked as she closed my bedroom door.

"Get your own bed!"I said as I spread my hand and legs to occupy my whole be.

She looked at me,licked her lower lip gently and jumped into the bed.

That jump sent her he'd in-between my legs.

That move made my stomach tighten!

"Get off!"I said as I pushed her off the bed.

She fell on my carpet.

I watched her from on top of my bed.

She had her eyes closed and looked calm. Probably faking a faint.

I tried tickling her.

She didn't move.

I tried shaking her with one hand.

She didn't move.

"Carrie,"I called.

No answer.

I had a feeling that she was faking her faint. But since I wasn't too sure,I got off my bed and squatted next to her.

Just then,she sat up and gave me a peck on my cheek.

"I didn't know you cared,"Carrie said with a wink.

"I don't,"I lied as I stood up."I wanted to see if my mission to kill you had succeeded. But since you're still alive,I guess I failed yet again!"

"Is that the lie you're going with?"Carrie asked as she used her hand to hold my foot at it's ankle.

"It's not a lie. And will you let go of my ankle!"

"I will if you help me up."

"Fine,"I said as I stretched out my hand to hell her stand up.

Instead of her getting up,I found my self on top of her.

We were now laying on the floor carpet.

That little jerk tricked me!

"Doesn't it feel nice?"she asked,foolishly smiling and with her eyes fixed on mine.

"No,"I said as I struggled to free myself from her hands which were a belt on my waist."I would rather lay in my bed that on top of you."

"Stop struggling you're making this less romantic,"she said with a chuckle as she watched me struggle.

"Romantic is not what this is! This is rape!"

"It would be considered rape if you didn't like what I'm doing. But we both know you do."

"Oh shut up!"

"And that just proves that you do and tells me that I should in fact hold you tighter."

She tightened her hands around me.

It was painful but agonizingly comforting.

So I relaxed and stopped struggling.

I looked at her stupidly adorable face and said,"Are we going to stay like this the whole day?!"

"It wouldn't be suck a bad idea."

"Are you not afraid of dying,"I asked as I positioned my head on her chest.

"If I'll die because of love,then let death come upon me. If I die by drowning,then no thank you!"she said as she loosed her grip even more.

I said nothing.

We kept our silence for a while until finally,after gathering some courage,I decided to ask,"Is what we're doing wrong?"

She kept quiet for a while then said,"I don't think so. Do you?"

"Sort of."

"Why?"

"It's just that Crysta..."

"...means nothing to me,Maya..."

"...nd that's the problem. Because you mean something to her..."

"...but that's not my fault..."

"...it is! It's all your fault!"

"Look,Maya. If I could turn back time..."

"...I've heard that line already...

"...okay but let me finish. If I could turn back time,I'd make sure that nothing happened between Crysta and I. That way, she'd go back to being straight and I'd end up with you."

"But now that can't happen."

"I know."

"So,what now?"

"I'll try talking to Crysta again. But I'm gonna need you to help me do it."

"You know I can't do that..."

"...but you have to because we both want what's best for your best friend."

I was about to answer her when our conversation was cut short by a door bell.

"Are you expecting someone,"Carrie asked.

"No,"I answered as I got off of her."Let me go check who it is. I'll be right back."

I went down stairs and headed for the door.

I peeped through the eye hole only to see Nick standing there with a box of chocolates in his hand.

Before opening the door,I rushed back up to tell Carrie that she as to hide because Nick was here and he had no idea that I was not straight.

"What's the big deal if he sees me here? We'll just tell him that I came to visit,"Carrie said as she got off the floor.

"I don't have time for this Carrie,"I said as I dragged her into my closet. When she was in,I closed it and whispered,"And stay silent or else I'm gonna kill you!"

I rushed back downstairs and opened the door for Nick.

"I was beginning to think there was nobody home,"he said with a smile plastered on his face.

"I'm sorry I took time to answer the door. I just didn't expect you to come this early. I mean,it's 11 am in the morning and that's too early for ice cream,don't you think,"I said.

""Yeah,it is. That's why I brought you this box of chocolates,"he said as he handed them over to me.

"Thank you Nick,"I said appreciatively."You really didn't have to."

"It's not a problem,Maya,"he said. "Now,are you gonna let me know are we going to keep talking like this."

"How sit of me,"I said as I moved aside for him to pass."Come on in!"

"Thanks,"he said as he took off his boots and coat then made way to the living room.

"Can I get you anything?I offered.

"A cup of coffee would be fine. It is a bit chilly and a hot cup of coffee would work magic in keeping me warm."

"Hot cup of coffee coming right up,"u said as I made way to the kitchen.

I made him the coffee then delivered it to him.

"Give me a minute I'll be right back,"I excused myself.

I went back up stairs to my room to check up on Carrie who was still in my closet.

"Carrie,"I called in a hushed time,leaning my ears on my closet doors."Are you still there?"

"No Maya!"Carrie whispered angrily."My fairy God mother did some abracadabra on me and I disappeared into thin air!"

I couldn't help but laugh.

"I'm really sorry about the situation I've put you into. But don't worry,I'll make it up to you,"I whispered back.

"Is it just me or are you having a conversation with your closet?"

I turned only to see Nick standing at my bedroom door.

I forced out a laugh and said,"Yes! That's exactly what I'm doing! Having a conversation with my closet! It's healthy! You should try it!"

He laughed and said,"Won't that make me weird?"

"Weird? No! Many people do this kind of thing all the time!"I lied.

"Oh really,"he said as he walked into the room.

"Yes!"I said as I moved away from my closet to avoid raising any more suspicion from him.

"Cool room by the way,"he said as he looked around.

"Thanks,"I answered."Isn't your coffee getting cold or something?"

"I finished that a while ago,"he said as he continued to look around.

I had to think of something fast to get him out of my room.

Just then,an idea popped into my head.

A shower is always a good way to get some privacy.

"Nick,"I began."Can you wait for me downstairs. I need to take a shower so that we can leave."

"Oh no that won't be necessary,"he said. "We could just hang here.

He sat on my bed and began bouncing his ass on it.

Great!

"Sure why not,"I said with forced enthusiasm.

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