Chapter 25

I got out of Alex's bed before carefully laying the covers back on the bed. I went into her bathroom and then quickly brushed my teeth with the spare tooth brush she had given to me yesterday night. I washed my face and put on my yesterday's clothes before grabbing my phone off her cord.

I gently closed the door and walked down the stairs. There I am met with Alex, Ralph who was only in his boxers stretching and drowning us in his morning glory if you know what I mean.. Well boner... I chuckled

" hey Alex " I said and walked to her before hugging her tight.

" good morning to you too sleeping beauty " she answered and squeezed me too and then sprayed kisses all over my face.

" PDA guys " Ralph commented and walked past us into the kitchen.

" oh spare us the speech and put on a shirt " she said to Ralph who had now taken a bottle of water out of the fridge.

" oh I know I'm sexy... Right Betty " he said and smirked at me.

I'm sure I'm as red as a tomato right now.

" umm " was my response as I hurried over to the island to sit down. I grabbed the plate of pancake and poured syrup on it.

" look who is hungry " Alex said and then she slid into the chair next to me before grabbing her own plate of pancake then she put butter on it

" I still can't understand why you prefer butter to syrup " Ralph said and sat down across my sit, our legs brushing under neath the table.

" you will never know brother " Alex said and smirked at me. He just shrugged and ate his food too

" I haven't seen your mum around " I muttered.

" oh she wasn't home last night. Night and morning duty at the hospital " she said

" okay then. " I said and continued to eat.

" do you have plans for today " Ralph asked me all of a sudden.

" not that I can think of " I answered and stared at him.

" okay that's good. Me and Alex were thinking of going to the bowling arena with some of my friends. If you don't have plans why don't you tag along " he finished.

" I'd love to " I said then my phone vibrated in my pocket so I took it out. I had a text from an unknown number.

Meet me at Starbucks in two hours, I will meet you there.

I stared at the text over and over again. Who is this?

I'm sorry but I don't think I know you

I replied back and dropped my phone on the phone on the island

" who's that ? " Alex asked me

" I don't know, its an unknown number " I answered her and she nodded. Soon my phone beeped again.

Its Adam.

Adam? .. My heart skipped beats as I read the name on the screen. How did he get my Number. I continued the message.

We need to rehearse our lines for the presentation so meet me there.

I pressed reply.

Okay . but how did you get my number ?

Don't ask...

That was his next reply, how rude

" who was it ? " Alex asked me again.

" Adam " I said plainly. While Alex was giving me a wide smile.

" you didn't tell me you guys have gotten that close " she asked me.

I don't even know what we are

" we have a presentation together. We need to practice " I answered.

" who's Adam " Ralph asked causing us both to look at him.

" he likes Betty " Alex gushed and Ralph's fist is clenched as he frowned before getting up to leave the table

" what's got his pants in a twist " Alex asked me and I shrugged and got up.

" should I drop you off ? " she asked me

" yes please " I answered her and we walked out of the house together...

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" see you on Monday " I said as I got down from Alex's car with my bag on my shoulder.

" okay then.. But text me about the date " she said. I frowned

" its not a date and we are not even friends " I answered her.

" you will be soon. " she said smirking at me.

" okay then.. Bye " I said

" say hi to your mum for me and wear something hot on your date " she said and then drove away.

You better run away dummy

I walked inside my house after picking the key under the pot in front of the house. Every where was silent and I suddenly miss Alex all over again.

I walked up to my room and got out of my clothes quickly before going into the bathroom...

After taking my bath, I got out of the shower and cleaned my body before putting on a black joggers, a white hoodie and a back converse to match.

I put on lip gloss and then decided to leave my hair down in its natural curly waves after brushing it nearly. Then I stood in front of the mirror in my closet.

" is this too much ? " I asked myself.

Why do I bother about it anyways. I grab the paper for the presentation from my school bag and put it in my purse after folding it. Then I left the house for Starbucks.

Good thing its just a few minutes trek from my house. With my ear pods in my ear I jogged to Starbucks...

When I got there, there was no sign of Adam yet so I sat at the counter and waited for him. As I sat by the window I remembered how Radena and I used to sit by the window to watch the sea rise and fall as we took spoons out of ice cream cups.

" hey. Welcome to Starbucks what can I get you " a lady who looked like she was in her early twenties said with a polite smile.

" I will have one cup of caramel mocha and a plate of bagels " I said and smiled..

" your order will be ready in five minutes " she said and walked off

Should I order for Adam?, the thought crossed mind.

I will

" hey ." I started and she turned with another beautiful smile.

" I will have a latte and an espresso with lots of milk thank you " I added

" is that all ? " she asked

" yes " I muttered and she left. Few minutes later, she was back with a tray. On the tray was three coffees and a plate of bagels.

" here is your order " she said

" thanks " I said with a warm smile.

" enjoy " she said and then took the tray and she left for the counter.

I sipped my cup of coffee (caramel mocha) and took a bagel before eating out of it. The taste awakened my senses and I closed my eyes as I chewed in pure ecstasy. I may have even moaned.

The chair in front of me made a sound, causing me to open my eyes, wider than I imagined because here in front of me was Adam, in a plain blue shirt that had the sleeves all rolled up around his elbow which made his arm muscles pop out.

Don't stare at him Elizabeth

But you want to

I want to but I know I shouldn't stare at him

I moved my eyes from his chest and stared at his face. It had a cold expression and his lips in a thin line.

" you are late " I stated. His hazel eyes stared at me with no emotion and I kind of feel bad because its my fault that he is like this.

" I ordered for you " I stated and pointed to the two drinks in front of him. Good thing its still warm.

" I was late because of traffic " he said. " thanks for the coffee but next time I prefer black " he stated.

Next time?

Will there be a next time

Is he insinuating that we come here often?

Idiot for the project

Ohhh yes

" but I like an expresso " he said and picked the cup of coffee before taking a drink out of it, causing his Adam apple to make movements. I find that sexy.

Elizabeth get a grip of yourself

" take a picture. It will last longer that way " he said and I frowned.

" I wasn't looking at you " I said

" yeah yeah " I could hear the sarcasm in his voice. " let's start with our project " he said with a serious tone. I pushed the thought away and nodded my head to answer him...

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" Hey honey " mum said as I entered the house that evening. I was so tired and I missed her too. Adam and I spent two hours trying to know the stupid william shakespeare english and then another two hours to learn our lines. He left around five thirty when he got an emergency call from his sister so I came home.

" Hey mum " I said with a strained voice as I kicked my boots off my legs. I put my leg in the flip flop and then I walked up to her with a forced smile.

" My baby. How was the sleepover ? " She asked as she engulfed me in a big hug. I snuggled in deep into her chest as I took in her scent. I wrapped my hands around her waist

" It was fine mum. How was work ? " I asked back after answering her question.

" As usual, stressful plus there is this new man at work now " she said and then smiled.

Is that a crush ?

" Which man ?, Is he handsome ? " I asked her with a smile.

" Yeah he is but what's it to you. Don't try to match make, not gonna happen " she stated.

" But you do it mum " I whinned then raised my head from her chest to look at her.

" It's fun when I do it because you are a teenager and I'm the adult. Plus you need a relationship " she added and touched the tip of my nose with her hand.

" Okay but I know you feel something " I added

" Maybe " she said and I smirked at her. " Get up and go freshen up. You reak of sweat baby " she added as she pushed me up from her body.

" Okay I'm going " I said and got up from the couch still laughing.

" Mum I want pizza " I said as I left her side, starting to climb the stairs up to my bedroom.

" Okay honey. I will just order then. Do you want a can of coke with it ? " She asked and picked her phone up, ready to order I guess.

" Oh yes mum. I love you " I said

" I love you too honey and maybe we can watch a movie together tonight too " she said but it was more like asking. I smiled and nodded my head.

" Good .. go " she said and I hurriedly climbed the stairs but I faintly heard her saying an hello.

With a smile on my face, I stripped and hopped into the bath tub. I know me and Adam are still on bad terms.

Or he hates you

Maybe that too but I am going to try to be friends with him back. Maybe he will forgive me. At least today was a bonus since he talked to me and I got to see him for some hours too so I'm glad...

Hopefully Monday will be better. I think