THE BIRTHDAY PREPARATION

I punched whoever was behind me without bothering to check who it was. When I looked up I was surprised to find Dax groaning in pain.

"Dax, what on earth are you doing here and why were you following me?"

"Oh my God, my nose" he said, it was then I realised I might have punched his nose as well and it was bleeding again.

What is it with this nose, why can't it stop bleeding because of me? Just when I taught everything was over I messed it up again.

"Why on earth where you following me?" I asked him again in frustration.

"I saw you pass the street and decided to follow you, but was surprised when I saw you hiding like you were trying to avoid someone" immediately he said that I remembered the guy on a hoodie.

I quickly checked Dax to know if he had a hoodie on but he didn't. Someone was following me and am sure of it.

"Here, just wipe those blood off your hands and face" I gave him my face towel.

"So who are you hiding from?"

"I don't know, I felt like someone was following me"

"Wait, what?"

"I thought I saw someone in a hoodie following me"

"Did you see the person's face?"

"Nope but I know it was a guy in a hoodie"

"Come with me" he said and dragged me all the way to the supermarket. I thought we were going somewhere reasonable but instead he brought me to a supermarket how lame.

"Point out what you are going to cook for me, and double it"

"Why should I, am I your personal cook or something?"

"Well thinking of it now you just broke my nose again"

"That is the more reason we should stop meeting each other since it seems your nose always bleeds whenever am around"

"No that is not the case, I want you to cook a lot of food for me since I enjoyed the last one you cooked"

"You are unbelievable"

Dax's POV

I watched as she angry walked around picking all the items from the list I gave her. She is so cute whenever she is angry.

But still am bothered about what she said earlier, about being followed by a guy in a hoodie. I took my phone and dialed a number and waited patiently for him to pick.

"Hello boss"

"Hey, any news lately?"

"Nothing yet but am still keeping my eyes on him"

"Are you really sure about that because I just got an information about someone following Brianna around"

"Oh, since when?"

"Since today, I want you to arrange one of your men to keep an eye on Brianna. I can't afford to see any harm come her way"

"Okay I will do that but before you hang up did the person tell you what the stalker looks like?"

"No, she only said he was wearing a hoodie which means the stalker doesn't want to be seen"

"I will look into it and get back to you"

"Please do"

"Who are you talking to?" I turned immediately I heard her voice behind me. She was holding two big bags in her hands.

"No one just a friend" I replied her before I collected the bags from her. I made the payment as we both left for my house.

When we got to my house i made her cook for me not just one soup but as many as she can cook. My only problem is that she is not letting me get close to her.

"Don't even think about it, I told you not to come close to this kitchen" she said when she found me trying to sneak into the kitchen.

"But I want to be seeing your face, I promise I won't come any close to you I will just sit down at the dining, you won't even notice am here"

"Fine you can stay but maintain your distance, understand?"

"Yes ma'am" not being close to her was a bad idea, the only reason why I faked my sickness was to have her come over but I can't even come close to her.

After watching her cook for a while I decided to see if I can get any close to her but she glared at me and I quickly maintained my position.

Brianna's POV

Thank God my work here is done, am so glad I am able to maintain a distance between us. I really hate it when I fall into his arms looking so quick as hell.

"Is time for me to go, my work here is done"

"What, you can't just leave you have to feed me"

"What am I, your personal maid?"

"Just stay" he pleaded coming close to me, I backed away immediately.

"Don't come close to me"

"But why?"

"Nothing good ever happens between us everytime we are together, is either your nose is bleeding or you are being an ass"

"So you are trying to say you don't like it whenever we are close to each other?" He asked, but wait is that hurt in his voice. I don't think so when he can possibly get anyone he wants.

"Yes so keep away from me, also take your medication and eat well you will be back to your feet in no time"

"Am already on my feet Brianna"

"That's right, see you later" I said before I left his house. I took a deep breath immediately I was outside his house. Am glad this is over.

The weekend went awesome for me since I spent all the time with Gia as we planned for the birthday party on Sunday night.

I just couldn't decide on what do wear, which style of hair to make, it was all too much on me. I invited most of our students which am not sure if they will show up since I don't really have a good relationship with anyone but Gia.

Eric mentioned inviting his friends which means Dax is coming to the party. Well I can find a way to deal with Dax but my problem now is my Mum.

"Brianna I love you but no parties in my house"

"But mum is my seventh birthday party"

"I know sweetie but you can find a different location I will pay for it. I can't deal with you teenage kids especially having some you making out in couch or somewhere around this house"

I know what she was saying was right, there is no way I will throw a party at night and don't expect some intimacy between students. As much I don't like it I can't do anything about it. I can't possibly be going around all night looking for people that are making out to throw them out.

"Hey Sis" I looked up to find Eric sitting in front of me.

"Hi Eric"

"You don't look excited for someone that is turning seventeen"

"Mum wouldn't let me have the party here, what am I supposed to do?"

"Is simple talk to Dax"

"Why will I talk to him at a time like this?"

"Because he might be willing to let you use his house for the party"

"What about his parents, will they be fine by it?"

"That's the reason you should talk to him, Dax's mum is not with them. Dax told me she left his Dad for another man"

"Oh, what type of a mother does that?" I couldn't help feeling sad for Dax.

"The type that loves money"

"How old was he when she left?"

"I don't really know he never mentioned it but don't ask him about this he doesn't like talking about her"

"What about his Dad?"

"He stays in Europe for the time being so Dax practically have the house all to himself"

"Can you help me do the talking?"

"Why should I do that, you are the lady of honor"

"Just help me do it will you"

"Fine I will talk to him"

"Thank you so much" I said and pecked his cheeks before I left.

I couldn't help thinking about what Eric said about Dax's mother leaving her family for another. I really don't want to judge but I just couldn't help feeling how lonely Dax might have felt all his life.