chapter 5

Harold went home tired he opened the door to his room only to see Betty sitting on the bed looking worried and lost but she jerk her head when she saw him

"please tell me you were able to rescue her"

"I did " he said scanning his sister's face as she heave a sigh of relief and lay her back on the bed.

"oh poor Anika she haven't been my friend for so long and now she is being kidnapped by those bastards . I wish I could strangle them with my bare hands for touching her" Betty said angrily as Harold only watch

"was she hurt? Betty asked the worried expression back in her face. Harold only shook his head but keep looking at his sister.

if only she knows what her friend want from her . he had known from the beginning that Anika was only her friend to get something but he did not know until now that she wants to use his sister to get close to him. slut! he thought and shake his head .

"So big bro what did you of Anika? she's pretty right? and I haven't seen her with any boy so I think she's good for you"

Harold stand startled at what his sister said ,then shook his head.

"C'mon Betty it's late and you need to get some sleep so you won't go late to school" Harold. said as he kissed her forehead but sturborn Betty was not ready to go until she heard a word from her brother.

" Tell me if you like her or not unless am not going anywhere" Betty said looking at her brother

Harold sigh and put his fingers between his nose and shook his head

" Okay fine ", Harold shrug " I think she's pretty but I don't like her and will never okay? now go and sleep"

"okay good night but think well okay?

Harold groan" okay I want to have some sleep"

Betty giggle and Left. Harold lay flat on bed then slept.

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Anika pack her things in her bag and head down

"C'mon cous your food is getting cold"

"am coming" Anika called out as she went into the kitchen . then the aroma of the food welcome her making her stomach to grumble

without a second thought she scoop a large portion of food and began eat.

"I always know you are a good cook" Anika said when she finished eating

Sam grin he head towards her and place a kiss on her forehead

" I have pack your lunch"

" huh- uh thanks cous you the best"

Sam grin more widely now " I have always known that"

Anika rolled her eyes and smile then place a kiss on her cousin's cheek before leaving.

she took a cab to school when she got there she paid the cab and enter the classroom only to be envelope in a hug by some one

" Anika am so sorry I never meant for that to happen"

Anika smile genuinely happy to see her friend"it's okay"

Betty drag her friend to the corner of the classroom " I know you know my family's secret can please keep it"

" I promise" Anika said giving Betty a pinky swear.

Then lecture begin Anika was not sure if Harold told her about what happened but she was definitely sure he didn't say a word about what happened yesterday . she was scared to lose Betty and more scared to be seen as a bitch or a gold digger. she thought ruefully.

After lecture Anika took her book and her bag which is carefully hang on her shoulder, and head to the library to return the book she borrowed last week. After returning it she turn to go home only to see Betty at a corner looking worried she went to her

" hi bestie"

"Anika! goodness I have been looking for you" Betty said relieved to see her friend.

" well I went to the library to return the book I borrowed" Anika said shrugging " so .... what's up?

Betty sigh " My car got damaged so I couldn't go home and I have called my brother and he is quite busy I would have love to call Harold but he is quite busy with you know under world things.

Anika nod then look at the sky it was beginning to darken again . They both sigh . it has been raining cat and dog throughout the week . lately the rain has cause choas in people houses most especially in North Carolina.

"uh Anika I think some one is waving at you"

Anika jerk and look at the person . she did not take long before she recognize her cousin.

"Thanks God let's go that's my cousin" she said dragging Betty with her

" You never told me you have a family close by"Betty said breathless as a result of dragging

"he came yesterday" she said as they approach the car.

"Hey cous" Anika said but her cousin's attention was in another direction when she trace it she saw Betty blushing prettily behind her. she rolled her eyes playfully and said

" Sam are you not going to let us in it will soon start raining"

Sam pass her an apologetic smile and open the door for them but Betty blush more making her face so red.

Although the ride Betty was silent staring at Sam when she thought no one is looking. But unknowingly Anika have caught her several times .

The storm became much so they decide to park somewhere , Betty and Anika became engrossed in a discussion then Anika try to get Sam in the discussion but he replied

"it good to listen than to join in the discussion of two pretty girls" at this statement Anika grin but Betty blushed most especially when Sam was looking directly at her.

Anika knew later she will tease her cousin about the current situation but as for now she will pretend she did not notice anything about the two lovers.

After dropping Betty in her house they went home . when they got home,they made coffee and ate their dinner silently each one to their thoughts