Fatty fat

When he arrived at the airport and was about to board his private jet, Jasper turned to Butler James and said to him. ''Make sure she suffers no injustices while I am away. If it's anything serious, let me know.''

''I will do that!'' Butler James nodded his head and smiled.

…..

Inayah woke up in the middle of the night and frowned. She couldn't sleep.

''This is so annoying. Why can't I sleep? At this rate, I am going to wake up with black eyes. Let's stop thinking about anything and sleep, Ayah. Sleep.''

She sighed as the thought of Jasper came to mind. ''Was he going somewhere?'' She got down from the bed and walked to the window and stared longingly at the mansion in front of her.

….

Cringe… cringe…

Inayah opened her eyes and yawned. She lifted her hand and knocked down the clock that was ringing. She opened her eyes again and cussed.

''Darn it! I'm going to be late.'' She got down from the bed and felt a sharp pain and touched her abdomen. ''Don't tell me it's today.''

She hurried to the bathroom and didn't find a any sanitary pads and cussed.

Inayah walked out of the house, dressed in a pair of black skinny jeans. She opened her purse and frowned.

''Looks like I'm running out of money. I should go to the bank. Darn it, I hate going to the bank.''

...

When Inayah arrived at the mall, she went straight to the toiletries section to get the sanitary pads that she needed.

Meanwhile at the Kiddies Wear Section, Lilian was chatting with the manager of the place concerning the sales.

''How are sales for this season going?''

''Since the winter season is fast approaching; sales are a bit down.''

''I see. Then, we have to do something about it. This season's sales are a bit down.''

''CEO, is because the local markets have taken a drastic trend and are now producing what we have at a lower cost.''

''So? Are you suggesting that we lower down our prices?''

''CEO, I…''

''The local market might be selling what we have but our goods are top notch. Our goods go through a lot of verification to ensure they are safe for people. Get me a quality proposal on how to increase sales and…'' Lilian paused when she saw Inayah. ''I will see you later...'' She said and started walking towards Inayah.

''Let's pick one of them!'' Inayah murmured as she looked at the different brands of sanitary pads on the shelf.

''I use this one.'' Lilian picked one for her.

''Pretty sister?'' Inayah smiled when she saw her.

''Yes, Inayah!''

''You remember my name?''

''Of course. You're the first friend I made in the last three years so I remember you very well. I also remember Bertha and Clara.''

''Whoa.'' Inayah looked at her and commented, ''you look formal today.''

''I do, right?'' Lilian chuckled.

''Good morning CEO.'' Two workers passed by them and greeted Lilian.

''Hi!'' Lilian nodded.

''CEO?'' Inayah asked.

''Well, I didn't tell you right? This place belongs to my family.''

''Really? I didn't know that.''

''Don't tell me, you won't be my friend again?'' Lilian asked.

''No, is not like that. I'm just surprised that's all.''

''So, are you taking this one?''

''Of course, I will take it but, don't say is on the house. I won't accept it.''

''You win!'' Lilian Inayah touching her abdomen and she asked, ''does it hurt a lot?''

''Oh, I ate a lot of sweets last month. Must be that acting up now.''

''I know the perfect tea that would help you feel better. Come with me.'' Lilian held Inayah's hand and walked away with her.

"Hold on! I need to put one of these on first." Inayah said shyly.

"Did you bring extra panties?" Lilian asked and Inayah nodded her head.

"I wore disposable panties and I have an extra in my purse."

"Let's go to my office. There is a washroom I side that you can use."

"Thank you!" Inayah smiled.

....

MALL CAFÉ.

Inayah looked at the café and turned to face Lilian. ''I didn't know this place existed inside the mall?''

''It didn't. It opened last month.'' Lilian replied. She had put in a lot of efforts to bring changes to the mall.

''This isn't bad, pretty sister.''

''CEO, welcome. Welcome Miss!'' A waiter walked to them.

''Do you have pue'r tea?'' Lilian asked.

''Yes?''

''Then, a cup of that and my usual.''

''Alright.'' The waiter nodded and walked away.

''This place is very nice. It has a lot of trendy features.''

''Really? I chose the design myself.''

''You have an eye for good things.''

''What's your favourite colour?

''Me? Mm purple I guess.''

''Me too. When I was younger; all my clothes were purple. Someone even called me the purple girl.'' Lilian said excitedly as she picked the mug the waiter had placed a moment ago before leaving.

''Me too'' Inayah smiled.

''Drink the tea while is hot!''

''Alright.''

''Which school do you go to?''

''Fountain high.''

''Fountain high. Nice school.''

''Pretty sister, are you married?''

''No. Why? Do I look like I'm married?''

''No. I was just curious.''

''I broke up with my boyfriend five years ago and haven't been in a relationship with anyone since then."

''I'm sorry."

''Is okay. We broke up five years ago but I still can't forget of him. He was my best friend too, so it's a little hard.'' Lilian smiled bitterly.

''Why did you break up? Didn't he love you anymore?''

''No. On the contrary, he did love me and still does.''

''Then…? Oh, I'm sorry for asking too many questions. I was just curious.''

''Is alright. You're the first to ask me this? No one ever did except him.''

''Then, that means you broke up with him first?''

''Yes!''

''Can I ask you why? You still love him, right?''

''Let's leave that for another time. If I told you all; would you want to meet me again?''

''In that case, do you want us to meet again?''

''Now that you've put it this way; it feels like you're hitting on me?''

''I know, right?'' Inayah replied and they laughed.

''I love your smile, Inayah. So beautiful and innocent.''

''Me too. I love your smile.''

…..

Lilian pulled over in front of Inayah's apartment and turned to face her. ''Is this your house?''

''Yes.''

''Won't your parents scold you. I stole all your time?''

''My aunt would have but she is not staying here. Don't worry, I live alone.''

''You live alone? What about your parents?'' Lilian asked worriedly.

''My parents and grandparents died in an accident some time back.''

''Inayah, I'm so sorry!''

''It's alright, you didn't know.''

Lilian pulled Inayah closer and hugged her tightly. ''You pitiful thing. How could you be so strong even after going through a lot?'' she said and Inayah chuckled. ''Are you laughing?'' Lilian got out of the car with her.

''Yes. You sound so worried that is funny. I've never had someone worry about me apart from my aunt and friends.''

''You, silly girl. Am I not allowed to be worried about you?''

''You are allowed. In that case, can I call you big sister?''

''You already call me pretty sister.''

''Yes.''

''You must be tired. Go in and wash up and rest.''

''Okay. You too, you should go and rest.''

''Wait. Aren't we missing something?''

''Something?'' Inayah looked confused as Lilian waved her phone at her.

''We don't even have each other's numbers silly.''

''Oh.'' Inayah smiled and took the phone from her. She punched in her digits and used it to call her phone. ''Now we have each other's numbers.''

''Yes. Go in. I will call you tomorrow.''

''Then, call me around 15:00pm. My school time ends at 14:30pm.''

'Okay. Good night.''

.....

Fountain High

Bertha turned to her elder brother after the latter pulled over in front of her school gate. ''Bye, Ben!''

''Wait!!'' Ben removed a few dollars from his wallet and gave it to her, ''take this and have fun with Ayah and Clara.''

Bertha broke into a smile. ''I would have said no but I'm saving for Geneva and I need every bit of cash. Thanks Brother.''

''I will pick you up after school.''

''No. I will be going to the eatery after school with Ayah. Just go out and have fun a little. Get a girlfriend and stop worrying about me.''

Ben chuckled, ''this is so like you. Okay. Bye then!''

''Bye!'' Bertha waved at Ben and he smiled, driving away. She turned to go and saw Gideon standing by the gate. He was watching her with an intense gaze.

Bertha sighed and started walking inside and noticed he was following her.

''What? Why are you following me?'' She turned and asked him.

''So, your brother is Dr. Ben? How come I didn't know? Fatty fat!'' Gideon said and Bertha's hands quivered.

She looked at him and her eyes turned watery as the memory of their first year came crashing on her.