Chapter 143 - Dirty words and dishonorable nicknames... (1/2)

”What do you want?”

”Nothing..”

”Then why did you call me?”

”To irritate you..”

”Don't you have any work?”

”Work is boring.. So you came in my mind first. After all no one can be more fun to tease other than Ms. Veronica Lopez herself..” Reuben teased.

”Reuben. Smith…. If you don't have work that doesn't mean that I've all the free time of the world to entertain you..” Veronica seethed in anger on the phone call.

”Oh.. really? What kind of work do you have?, You already told me that your project is completed.” Reuben said.

Veronica was already very much angry because she couldn't find her favourite shirt and now the stupid Reuben was irritating her first in the morning by saying all the idiotic things after calling her..

Urghhh..!! Nerve of this boy..!!

She wanted to kill this douchebag Reuben early in the morning..

”First of all, stop irritating me. Today we have to take the clearance of the project from our professors. If he approved it, then I'll be finally free from the biggest tension forever..” Veronica said packing her bag for that day.

Suddenly Reuben's face delighted in joy when he heard that today might be the day of the completion Veronica's college project which meant she could come back to city S before the allotted time..

Yeipiee…!!!!!

Reuben could finally prepare his surprise then. He could finally see the beautiful smile of the precious gem everyday...

”Where are you?” Veronica's loud voice rang in his ears.

”I'm here.. Where else could I be? Or are you asking me this because you are missing me.” Reuben hadn't left any chance to tease Veronica.

”Stop it you idiot... I was calling your name from so long but you were not replying that's why I asked about your presence.” Veronica said locking her door and getting out.

Reuben nodded his head like a little child as if he understood whatever Veronica was saying and asked, ”So if today your project got approved, then you will come back before this week ends. Right?”

”No.. I will not leave so soon..” Veronica replied making Reuben questioned her wishes.

Furrowing his eyebrows, Reuben suppressed his sorrow and asked, ”Why can't you come back soon? Your project has already finished.”

Veronica walked through the pathway, enjoying the morning sunlight and told him about her plan, ”I've decided to stay here for another two weeks here. My friend Diana had gone to meet her Mom and would come back in two days. So I've planning to go shopping with her and would also introduce her to Alex. Then the next two weeks will be spent by us doing a lots of fun and visiting lots of places.”

”Oh... Good then. I've a important meeting now. I'll call you later.” Reuben cut the call immediately feeling depressed that Veronica would be still away for another two weeks.

”Can't she just come back the next day? Humphh..!” Reuben pouted like a silly kid..

Whereas Veronica was like, ”What is with this boy!!”

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Two days later, Veronica finally submitted her project and today was the day of Diana's return. She was already excited to meet her..

She even planned a meeting with Alex today in the evening so that both Alex and Diana could become friends..

Veronica called Diana to ask for her flight time but when Diana picked up the call, Veronica's expression changed completely.

”Diana.. why are you crying? What happened?” Veronica asked getting tensed over her friend's welfare.

Diana sobbed and said, ”Nothing Vero... Nothing happened to me. I'm crying because I couldn't fulfil my promise to you. I'm sorry Veronica. I can't come back today. I've decided to stay here for another week...

Please don't mind. My Mom is not leaving me as she had seen me after so many months. Please don't get angry.”

”It's okay. Don't cry. I'll be leaving two weeks later. You'll be able to come before I depart from here.” Veronica tried to console her.

Silence was crept between the two friends for some time when Diana finally stuttered in a very hesitant yet low voice, ”Of.. of course.”

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Evening time came and Veronica waited for Alex in the café. Though Diana couldn't make it but Veronica still decided to meet him as he was her first friend in city B and he would always hold a special place in her heart.

Veronica had been waiting for Alex to come for over forty minutes but he was still not there.

She hadn't eaten anything for hours that's why she was feeling very hungry. So she ordered a sandwich and coffee to eat till Alex could arrive there...

Biting her sandwich she was chewing it with her heart's content and was sipping the coffee when she noticed disheveled looking Alex was entering the café.