Chapter 95: Turning 18!

Turning 18!

A week later,

We were gathered for breakfast and surprisingly Aunt Lola and Lorraine, my childhood one time crush, arrived last night for my birthday party, tomorrow. I didn't know Lorraine to be this beautiful, nice physique, pretty eyes too. She sat next to me and she seemed a little bit shy already.

  "This is tasty, Danni!" Lola complimented wiping off her mouth with a small white clothe "I was so concerned over this party you know, I've been waiting so long for this. Kids this days grow without predictions." 

  "Exactly girl! Its been hell raising this boy, sitting here" Mother glanced at me and turned to Lola again "Kareem is something else these days..."

  "Mama?!" I exclaimed, she did not have to embarrass me this way.

  "What Kareem! You've been crazy these days! Jamal could tell alot!" Mother explained again

  "That's youthful exorbitance babe..." Father said in defense surprisingly to me.

  "Cover him all you want, but Its been hard for me. LaLa, I wish you were here to see the drama from hot days to cold nights...its crazy!" Mother stopped

  "Jamal said it already, youthful exorbitance. Kids act difficult. I remember the last time I had some some disagreements with Brian, i almost threw him into jail." Lola said. My parents looked up to her in shock

  "He wasted our cash in some useless party....does that even make sense?!" Lola looked distressed

  "Mom...that was his birthday party..." Lorraine defended

  "Oh don't tell me that! What sorta birthday party takes almost a billion? He lavished the money your father and I worked for." She exaggerated, turned away from her daughter back to mother "All I'm saying is, no matter the ups and downs, they'd always be our children." Lola finalized

  "Undoubtedly!" Mother said shortly

  "How about Lionel? I thought he promised to come? The last time we talked, he promised that. Two days ago though!" Father reminded her

  "Lionel had an emergency to tend to, an urgent meeting but he promises to send his gift. Not to worry!" Lola said

  "I was scared that he might think that we didnt have enough rooms to accommodate him!" Father taunted as they laughed in accordance while Lorraine smiled. How could she smile at an elderly joke like my father's, that should be theirs to react to not a young girl like her, I thought within me.

  "Aunt Lola, how about the girl talk younpromised at LA?!" Yeesha reminded her

  "Oh!!! To sharp to forget, right after breakfast. Happy now?" Lola said with a bright smile

  "Why not! I've been idle these days, everything got boring!" Yeesha added

  "Give Aunt Lola some time to rest, honey, she just arrived." Father said to Yeesha

  "But Dad..."

  "Its ok Jamal, I made a promise so I'll fulfill it besides it doesn't cost a thing. Once its Yeesha, I could free up anything for her." Aunt Lola added sweetly

  "Aww! Thanks Aunt!" Yeesha blushed.

I wiped my mouth after a satisfied meal then I stood up to leave

  "Eat more, Kareem?!" Mother instructed

  "No Ma, I've got to run some miles. I feel overly full." I said. I wanted to run some a few kilometers, father wouldn't join because nhe had a business to attend and besides Mr Grey Martin, his higlife friend, would be here soon. They nodded.

  "Maybe I should join you, its been a while i did that!" Lorraine suggested. I didn't wantbher to come with because it felt awkward to me. I wasn't in the mood to flirt just yet, Darkie clouded my mind all of a sudden.

  "Its really going to be a hella distance from here...." I tried to dissuade her.

  "C'mon Kareem, girls love to work out. We keep fit to the latter." Yeesha added, she understood my trick. Yeesha knows everything, I forgot.

  "Please, I hope it doesn't bother you!" Lorraine added

  "I'll be outside!" I said walking away as aunt Lola screamed from a short distance

  "Y'all should be careful."

  "Kareem is always careful on the streets, don't worry about them!" father said in defense

I headed upstairs to my room to change into a pair black of track suit and my headphone, I don't forget my music therapy. I waited outside as agreed then she came forth in a pink sleeveless crop top and a black leggings and black breathable sneakers while she struggled to wrap her brown hair into a bun walking towards my direction then she tucked her phone into her side locked fixing her earplugs in.

  "Ready to go?" I asked politely as possible. 

  "Sure thing! Let's go!" She replied in excitement.

We ran a few blocks she stopped panting heavily. I drew close to her to ask if there was a problem then she smiled

  "Im sorry! I misstepped, its really months I ran a mile."

  "Its cool! You've been busy or what exactly?" I asked. Darkie is better at sports like this, she's a perfect girl for a guy like me. Lorraine was quite pretty and desirable but I had no interest yet she tried to catch my attention no Matter what. 

  "I had some sessions that got me really occupied." She said. Whatever those sessions were all about, I wasn't ready to hear it. I tried to not be rude to her, aunt Lola deserves a better impression.

  "Ok! Let's head on, two more blocks and we head back." I said then we continued. We ran two blocks then stopped at an iceream shop. The ice cream man knew my father and i to be regular customers so he gave us ice cream for free, I insisted to pay but but he rejected. We appreciated and walked away. 

We walked ahead maintaining a steady pace. My phone buzzed then I took it out from my pocket and answered.

  "Hey baby!" I said joyously, Darkie was behind the excitement

  "Are you good today? I was thinking of coming over, to prepare for your birthday. I want to be a part of everything Jordan, you know me!" She explained

  "Are you sure...like, do you feel good enough?" I asked

  "Yes Jordan! I'll be there within an hour....Love you baby!" She hung up before i could say a word to her. Lorraine turned to me immediately.

  "Your girlfriend?"

  "My girlfriend! Darkie." I said simply

  "Same model you work with?" She asked. I hate nosy people and right now, being nice to her should be the answer.

  "Surprising!?" I asked scooping the ice cream

  "No...Like...uhm...you know, I was curious." She said

  "What about your boyfriend!" I asked her back

  "Oh Donald! He....We....Broke up and I'm single like you..." She blurted out. I wondered if she heard what I said or not.

   "I've got a girlfriend!" I said after a scoff

   "Oh yeah. Er! Darkie you say!" She said quirkily

This is going no where close to fun, we all kept our silence walkimg back home yet she wouldn't stop staring at me in some type of way, sexily.

10 minutes later, 

We both separated heading to our respective rooms. Mother had gone out with Aunt Lola already, I saw that coming too. Bella said that Yeesha had to hurry to grab some burgers at a near by eatery, with Larry. I got into the shower then my phone buzzed my phone, I ignored it anyways. I hurried out after with a towel around my waist then someone badged in abruptly. Lorraine again. She froze staring at me lustfully already. I snapped my fingers.

  "Looking for something?" I asked. I got pissed at her.

  "Oh sorry Kareem, I...."

  "Jordan!" I corrected, not every One calls me by that name. She had no right too.

  "...Jordan! I'm sorry for badging in like that. I'm here to return your hand towel!" She said politely. I remembered.

  "Oh!! Come in!" I offered politely

She closed the door behind her. She wore a thigh length white off shoulder loose gown while her hair fell across.  Then I turned to the closet to get a pair of caramel sweats suit. She was uncomfortable already, then I smirked. I ignored her, I wore my clothes. I did not feel otherwise because I had my underwear on so whatever made her feel eerie was not my fault. I sat on the bed offering her some chips

  "Thanks!" She accepted it wholeheartedly

  "Are you always like that?" I asked. She seemed shy and reserved. I'm really not used to girls like that then I decided to start up an awkward conversation just for me.

  "You mean..." She asked in confusion

  "Chill! You don't say much huh?" I asked again

  "I've got nothing to talk about anyways, maybe..." She sat comfortably turning to me finally "...you've got something to talk about!" She said. I tucked some chips into my mouth because of what I sighted, her cleavage was slightly exposed.

  "I love Movies, SciFi movies....what's your pick?" I asked to avoid any unnecessary silence

  "Romance....hot ones!" She stated. Why must be emphatic on 'Hot'? I muttered inside me

  "That's good! Your best moment with Donald?" I asked what I shouldn't maybe.

  "Er!!! The first time we kissed at his house." She said 

  "That's cool! At his house huh? Just a kiss!" I asked. I didn't know why I was asking such kind of questions.

  "Uhm kinda!"

  "Kinda?! Just kinda?! Ok! Thats cool!" I said teasingly while she stared at me in doubts then I tucked some chips again.

  "You want details? I could tell you about it..." She opted, she was trying to act sassy.

  "You do?! Isn't that personal? I don't want to hear it anyway!" I said smiling the she joined in smiling

  "You know you shouldn't badge into my room like that huh?!"

  "Oh yeah! My bad habit! I'm really sorry!" She apologized then I shrugged still chewing chips

  "Its ok, Lorraine! Good thing i wasn't naked, that's a bad impression for a guest!" I said teasingly, she looked uncomfortable again.

  "I really didn't mean it!" She added with a smile

  "You look stunning In that dress!" I complimented confidently while she remained Uncomfortable. My eyes were fixed on her chest, I tried to take off my eyes but It seemed like she wore this dress on purpose. I turned.

  "Thanks again!" She said wiping off some particles on my chin. Darkie stormed in too. I wondered why these girls badged in without knocking first. 

  "Darkie!" I said as I walked towards her with a warm hug then Lorraine stood up to leave.

  "Hi girl!" She said to Darkie then I turned to Lorraine embracing her lightly

  "Oh Darkie this is Lorraine, my childhood friend. Lorraine, meet Darkie my girlfriend!" I said to clarify the air properly. They both smirked staring at themselves in distaste. Girls had this one character that surfaces anytime any place.

  "Hi Lorraine! Nice to meet you!" Darkie began

  "Nice to meet you too! I'm a fan of yours, good work!" 

  "Oh lovely!" Darkie smiled faintly

  "Yeah! Her mother actually hosted for the last shoots at LA, amazing right?!" I added. They needed to know their places, the looks were unpleasant.

  "Its obvious! Nice cloths!" Darkie said then she walked over to the bed to sit. 

  "Thanks, you too!" Lorraine said. It felt like they faked everything in front of me. Lorraine turned to me instantly

  "I've to go, see you around!" She said then left. I smiled faintly.

I met Darkie wrapping my arms around her shoulders.

  "That girl likes you so what was she doing in your room!"

Darkie asked directly

  "She's my friend! Don't start with the bull shit, we're good!" I assured her

  "She's possessive already you know, well she's not better than I am." Darkie said in jealousy. She met with a girl like her, I smiled. I kissed her swiftly then she smiled as well.

  "What are we doing tomorrow?! Let's see to that!" I reminded her about the maim purpose she's come over to discuss.

We talked about the dream party I've always wanted. A few guests, some friends then most importantly, family, good food, wines and good lighting. I was very observant when it was about Darkie over working herself for a so-called party i barely partook in. Most times she'd sit while panting heavily and few times she'd join the event planners' team mother hired. I really couldn't tell why Darkie involved in such work, she loves to delegate not perform the duties, anytime i ask she'd only say that she wanted to make me happy.

  "I'm happy, Darkie. What makes you think I'm not?" I asked while we sat beside the pool as the breeze flew to our content. She turned to me holding my hand.

  "Jordan?" When called calmly. Her eyes were less brightened and that scared me even more. "I want to spend every moment with you before anything comes on! Do you really understand the fact that i love you very much? You're simply the best thing that has happened to me, I wish i could tell my mom how satisfied i am right now." She paused while i tried to understand the cause of these beautiful words coming from a girl i was treated badly, something about me changed the moment i decided to love her back.

  "Darkie, you're scaring me already! I don't say this often but you know i love you so much, don't you?"

  "That's why im doing everything i can to keep you here..." She placed her right palm on my cheek "...with me!" She smiled. I smiled back then i kissed her lips softly, it was tender with a rush. She turned away trying to hide the tears that rolled down without expectations, i got even more confused at it. I really dont loke it when girls. I cuddled her face, i almost got emotional.

  "Honey!!! Look at me!!! What's going on? I'm really scared. I'd accept it be a prank just in case." I said to her. I've never been so cold to a girl in my life yet Darkie softened that part. She looked at me finally, i felt a tinge of content. 

  "Jordan!!!!" She called slowly and she looked skeptical about what ever she was going to say. "I'm sick! Like...I've got few moments to live..." She stated while voice began to break. My eyes widened a bit. I knew she was sick but not to the extent of dying.

  "Why didn't you tell me this?!"

  "I was scared that you'd leave me for just anyone. I worked so hard to get you, for you to notice me, for you to like or even love me then how was i to tell you about me being sick. Jordan you know how picky you can be most times, I'm just one lucky girl....you returned my gestures selflessly...." She sobbed. I was moved, my heart melted. I didnt imagine myself to be this terrible out there. I hugged her tightly without a word. I regretted my actions immediately.

I wiped off her tears with a small cotton clothe. She smiled.

  "I'm sorry about everything, you deserve a better chance than this. You're not dying....how much do i have to pay for you to live....trust me, I've got alot of dollars under name....I'll be 18 in hours so i could access those cash....Darkie there's a chance for us.." I said almost jabbering

  "Jordan! If money could keep me alive then my father would have sold an entire fortune for that but this is something irreversible, its certain. I can feel it..." She said. Darkie turned timid suddenly and it got me pissed

  "Feel what!?! Feel death? Darkie, you're out of your damn mind! There's something we could do, don't you believe that? We're still young to suffer..." I countered almost yelling. I wasn't mad at her but i was mad the gact that I couldn't do anything. I turned away looking straight into the Pool as she leaned her head on my shoulder then i kissed her head, her scented hair hit my nose but i loved it.