My stomach rumbled, “thanks for the remainder mate, without you, I would have stood here arguing with Kwofo all day”, I rubbed my stomach fondly, have I told you how much I love my stomach?
“Am more grateful than you are”, he eyed my stomach, "why are you taking to your stomach as if it's a human?”
He tried not to laugh.
I pouted, "of course it's human, stop insulting belle, he won't take it lightly with you if you say those hurtful words at him”, I pointed a finger at him," you will do well to remember my words”.
He raised both hands in mock surrender, “am sorry belle, why in Okumu will you name your stomach belle?
The name is outrageous”, he laughed.
I glared at him, "finish the apology, stop trying to change the subject. “
He cleared his throat, “am sorry Belle, I won't insult you again. Happy?”
“Better, he said he's forgiven you, apparently he can't stay angry with you for more than five minutes. He's a good guy, Belle”.
“ Since I've apologized and the apology was accepted, can we head to the breakfast hall?
I'm positive the students must be through with breakfast, the crumbs will be the only thing left for us”, he took off towards the dining hall, not even bothering to check if I'm following him.
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“What a lovely face to see the first thing in my morning.
My morning will be as pleasant as your face”, Blondie smiled, “good morning prince__ cess, how was your night?”
“Filled with thoughts of death and poison.
I thought last night was my last day in Makoha, but I thought wrong. The gods must have been on my side”, I said nonchalantly.
He was the cause for my sleeplessness if he hasn't brought that food last night, I wouldn't have stayed awake all night waiting for death's call.
A call I luckily didn't hear, no matter how brave I was last night waiting for death to find me, I can't help the fear I felt at the notion.
His face wrinkled, confused, “why were you thinking of death and poison?
Is that perhaps a book you're reading?”
“ I wasn't reading a book last night, and if I were, I wouldn't read novels like that.
I love reading books that talk more about romance and fantasy. To answer your question, I was thinking about death and poison since I ate the food presented to me by an enemy”, I pursed my lips.
His face dawned in realization, "You thought I must have poisoned the food I gave to you?”
I nodded, "what else did you want me to believe when a known mortal enemy presents a peace offering to you?”
He frowned, “you think so lowly of me?”
I shrugged,” you've given me no reasons not to. My instincts overrule in this context”.
“Poisoning you was far from my thoughts.
I brought the food, so I can get an opportunity to tease you. I love it when you blush, it makes your eyes darker”, he smiled.