chapter 7

Anika watch as her friend gist her about Harold cancelling his birthday party and postponing it still next week. Anika sigh as relief wash through her body..she is not ready to face Harold again but her thoughts backfire when she saw him walking towards them with air of arrogance. she could see people especially women looking towards his direction whispering she could not help the distasteful expression that cross her face she turn her face away from the girls who were whispering at a corner obviously about him. she look as Betty and Harold chat but Harold barely say two words.

she knows he still consider her as a cheap slut who is using his sister to get to him but she don't care as long she don't have to make the same mistake she made the other day. she noticed the way he barely look at her infact pretending she never exist . she shake her head as memories of the other day haunt her, she wish it never happen. Her thoughts was interrupted when she sighted her cousin walking towards them she walk to him smiling in relief that she had seen some one to talk to so which means no feelings of awkwardness in the presence of Betty and Harold not she blame her ,she really understand what it means to be in a discussion.

"Hey cous " Anika said drawing both Betty and Harold's attention . Sam chuckle as his cousin hug him as if it has been long since she saw him last. Sam turn towards Harold and Betty but his gaze momentarily stay on Betty before turning to Harold to give him an handshake then turn to Anika who introduced them and look away when she felt Harold's intense gaze on her. she grab Sam's arm and turn towards Betty to signal her that she's leaving. Betty nod obviously avoiding Sam's gaze

" uh... I will call you" Anika said winking at Betty which only made her blush , then blush more when she saw her brother looking Crossly from Sam to her .

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Anika drop her bag on the sofa before heading to the kitchen to grab some snack . she returns to the room with an hamburger and milk . she sat on the chair and begin to munch her snack unaware of Sam entering the room with a slight frown. After her delicious snack she turn only to find Sam looking at nothing in particular

"you okay?

" yeah just a bit tired and anxious"

"you got the job right"

"Absolutely". He said tightly then give her a small smile which was almost fake

"so... what's the problem"

"your friend"

" what about her" Anika asked him curiously

"you said the guy was her brother right?" Sam said looking at Anika as she walk towards the kitchen to drop the trash on her hand.

"Yeah. why?

"I don't know but it feels like I have seen him or perhaps come in contact with him but I don't know when and how. if that's what you going ask"

" Well you might have seen him in a magazine"

"No . He seems all familiar accept for the name" Sam said thoughtfully

Anika shrugged . " what should I cook for supper ? she ask him. Sam grin at her then shake his head

"We are going out for dinner?

Anika look at him surprised it is not like he hasn't taken her out but it was only on few occasions and during festive periods. she smiled

" Well I will need to change"

"Okay but be down quick I am really starving" he yelled as she ran upstairs for a quick shower

"okay" she yelled back

After few minutes later Anika Came down wearing jeans and a pink blouse which clung to her body giving it a beautiful view of her curves.

" c'mon cous we are gonna be late"

They head down town to one of the luxurious restaurant in town .

Betty watch as victor call one of his friends before turning to her

"What are you doing here by this time Betty"

"I couldn't sleep"

"what's wrong are you okay? Victor asked worried

"yes but I feel strange you know" she replied apprehensively

Victor sigh and squeeze her hand as if assuring nothing is going to happen but Betty still couldn't help the feeling that something is going to happen anytime. Maybe tomorrow.

Victor was afraid the last time she has this feeling it did not end well and now? Oh no nothing is going to happen . he thought as he gave Betty a little hug.

" You need to sleep Betty maybe by tomorrow the feeling will be gone" Victor said looking as his sister bit her lips

" You think this feeling is not about Anika?

she said looking at her brother.

Victor pause he was not expecting such Question . Oh Anika, he knew she is their prey but he don't want his sister worrying about her . He look at his sister as a question pop in his head

"Betty?

" yeah?

" Can you give me the address of Anika"

Betty look at him as if she don't trust his questions

"what are your intentions"

Victor chuckle. " though I like her and I will like to take her out but this is not the right time for it . I want to make sure she's safe"

" she is , Harold told me he had put secret security around her to monitor her steps and make sure she's safe"

Victor shrug " well you see there is nothing to worry about".

"yeah. Betty said looking at her brother with an unreadable expression. My friend is too innocent for you Vic , you're a playboy and the last thing I want is for my friend heart to he broken by my brother who uses women like a menstrual pad"

Victor chuckled and shake his head " you are overprotective of your friends"

Betty shrugged and put her hand on her forehead. " yeah " she said smiling.

" Uh... Good night Betty it's looks like am going to sleep while standing" he said as he place a kiss on her forehead.

Betty smile and nod as she leaves her brother's room.