Reply To: CRUEL LOVE

Title: Cruel Love 💙💘
Subtitle: Complicated Love{it hurts😰}
Written by Temitope Atilola (Tstar)
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High school/college story

Episode 5
“Marcello’s POV”
The day went so well and I enjoyed every bit of it. I played basketball and it was all fun. I had the heights so basketball was it for me. I mean, it’s either basketball or tennis so I just went with basketball. All I could think of was a cold shower and a nice meal.
“Marcel” my younger sister called.
She is the one who calls me that.
“I’m in no mood for your shenanigans” I replied tired.
“no brother, I just have something to tell you. I know you would like it”
“shoot”
“you know Amelia right?” she said.
“What about her?” I asked furrowing my brows.
“well, she is having her birthday party tomorrow” she said in jubilation.
“oh wow, that’s nice. Happy birthday to her. I wish her success” I said happily.
She then looked at me with a pleading eye as if she had a favor to ask. She normally makes this puppy face whenever she wants to request for something.
“what is it” I asked.
“I want you to follow me !” she requested loudly and I opened my eye wide. No way, am I doing this. (Written by Tstar ✨)
“Nope nope nope” I answered in total disagreement.
“yes yes yes” she said rushing her words. “yes, you are following me!” she screamed.
“noooo, I am not. You can’t force me to do what I don’t want to do” I replied calmly.
“really?… then you leave me with no choice” she said as she took her phone.
“what are you trying to do?” I asked her. I know my sister, I hope she is not about to do something naughty.
“You know already so quit the pretence” she said firmly
“Okay, I will follow you” I finally agreed against my will. What a miracle working sister making me do things against my own will.
“yes!.. that’s my Marcel. I love you so much bro” she said hugging me
How pissed I am right now but I just let her do her thing. I am not happy and she is, what an irony. Now, I have to plan for a party that doesn’t concern me out of the blues. That’s cruel of Mitchell. I looked at her and all I could see was a look of content.
“You could also come with your girlfriend younno” she chipped in.
“I didn’t tell you I have any girlfriend or did you find one for me” I replied nonchalantly.
“what about Linda?” she mentioned. I had already told her about my friends and how beautiful Linda was.
“Linda is not my girlfriend, she is just my friend” I explained.
“Ya ya, it’s fine but you could bring her to so you wouldn’t be bored” she said.
“ bored?” I asked rhetorically “if you know you wouldn’t stick around why take me with you to be bored then?”

“as my brother, you are there to protect me so definitely you must be there. I only feel you could bring your girlfriend along so you wouldn’t be boooored”
“wow, ain’t nothing I am not gonna see with my sister.” I thought
but that’s not a had idea. I could bring Linda although she is not my girlfriend but she is my friend. She might not mind. The best way to know is to call her. I would do that when I get home. The sudden stop of the car made me aware that we were home already. What a day. We both alighted from the car, dragging out feet to the house. Mummy wasn’t home neither was dad home so we both went to our separate rooms to freshen up. Mitchell made us some macaroni and cheese which we ate to satisfaction. I cleared the dishes and washed the plates. I retired to my room. I took out my phone to call Linda as Mitchell had advised me to come with someone. The only lady I could think of was Linda.
*Phone rings 📞*
She picked on the second ring. I was quite surprised because it was as if she was waiting for my call.
“Hi Linda”
“Marcello hi, what’s up” she responded on the phone call.
“I hope you’re good?” I asked.
“yea, I am. Why did you call?” she asked.
“oh yeah right. Erm, actually, my sister is going to her friend’s party tomorrow and I will be in attendance too so I was hoping if you could tag along as a friend?” I explained hoping she would agree.
“Oh really…” she said excitedly “yes, I would. Why not? Remember we are friends. Anything for my friend. I am definitely attending” she agreed happily.
So nice, I didn’t think she would be this happy. So lovely to have a friend like Linda. She is such a wonderful spirit. She said anything for her friend. I am so lucky to have a good friend.
“that’s cool then, we would come pick you up at your house tomorrow okay?.”
“Yep”
“ oops I don’t know the time yet, I would just text you “ I said to her
“ okay then, that’s fine by me”
“ okay, thank you Linda. Have a good night “ I said in delight.
“ Thank you and you too” she said and I hung up.
That’s really good. So party it is tomorrow. I said in my mind. I jumped on my bed and took a long nap.
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“Henry’s POV”

The closing bell rang and that signaled the end of the day. Everyone went to their separate cars. We were all tired. I packed my bags and my driver was already waiting for me. I entered and the car engine was ignited and the car started moving. The gate opened automatically and he drove in. I alighted and went straight to the house. I met mom in the living room and I greeted her.
“hi mom “
“hello son, how was school today?” She asked. “you look quite tired” she chipped in.
“School was fine mom and yes, I am definitely tired. Today was sports day so the activities took all of my strength” I explained to my mom.
“Okay, alright. Food is ready. I will microwave your food as go freshen up “ she said.
“okay mom. You are the best “ I praised her as I run to my room and I heard her laugh.
I got to my room and freshen up quickly because I was famished. I ran to the dining table and my mom was done setting the food. It was chicken and waffles. I sat down and savor my food.
I thanked my mom for a meal well prepared and I went to do my dishes. I arranged the dishes at the appropriate place and went back to mum.
“Mum” I called
“I might be having my friend come around tomorrow” I told her as I sat on the couch.
“which of your friends?” she asked.
“Linda”
“Linda?. Oh that’s fine. She is welcome anytime”
“ thank you mum” I appreciated grinning loudly.
“are you fine?” She asked looking at me weirdly.
“yes mum, I am absolutely fine” I replied with a chuckle.
“if you say so” she replied.
To be continued.