Chapter 24 - Guess Who (2/2)

” Are you upset about what happened today?”

” It's nothing. I gotta go now. Bye.” She replied me coldly, avoiding the question. In fact she didn't ever bothered to look at my face while saying that. I knew, she was not expecting it when she came today. But somehow I was not feeling guilty. I also wanted to avoid being close to her. My heart keeps on saying this. Even though we didn't had any arguments or any fights, I felt like keep myself away from her.

Strange, right?

I came back inside and began to work with my ŀȧptop. After few time Stella and her brother Neil walked in.

” You two sure like to sleep while watching movies.” I mocked them, raising my eyebrows upward.

” Those seats are super comfy okay? I don't know I just feel like closing my eyes when ever I'm sitting there.” Stella replied throwing her arms on the air.

” Yeah sis they were really good.” Neil added.

” I'll go make dinner, you guys can chat up.”Stella left us and went towards the kitchen.

It was me and Neil in the room. I never really talked with him or interacted with him that much. The atmosphere was kinda awkward. I knew it would be rude if I stay quite for long. He may think I'm ignoring him.

” I'm going out for a smoke.” Neil said

” Wait, I'll come too.” We went to the back of the house where the pool side was. Neil took out a cigarette and put it inside his mouth. He reached out his hand, holding the box of cigarettes to me. I grabbed one and took the lighter from him.

” So your sister told you about the situation.” I kick started our conversation.

” Yeah I knew it before you guys got married.” His reply sounded casual.

” Do you think your sister took the wrong decision?” I asked him with a serious face.

” I can't tell. I mean if she's happy then it's cool, she agreed to this.” My gaze went to Neil and I noticed his features. He had a sturdy figure, tall and fit. His complexion was bit tan compared to Stella, blonde hair and a quite handsome face. Neil takes after his mother where else Stella takes after her dad.

Neil continued while taking puffs from his cigarette ” You know Theo my sister is a really great person. She literally raised me, she was my friend. My parents treated us differently but my sister never hated me or got jealous. When my parents set up her marriage with you, I had asked some people to get information on your background. I knew you were in a relationship with that girl named Regina. I would have pursued my parents to break off the engagement but sis told me everything. Even though I backed off, I wasn't still satisfied with the whole arrangement but when I saw her today she looked so happy. ”

” I know your sister is a really nice person and I promise you I'll never hurt her. I'll support her in everything.” I confronted him and tapped on his shoulder.

” Thanks man.”

” By the way how does your dad treat your sister?”

” Oh him? That piece of shit. I never liked him from the beginning. He always treated her badly. Anyway I don't have to worry about it now since my sister is in your hand. Please take good care of her. She's the most lovable person you'll ever see. Just don't hurt her.”

” Yeah I won't.” I replied with confidence.

” Or else I'll break your bones.” Neil smirked and gave me a witty evil grin.

After the dinner we went to sleep. The sun was up. I got ready and went downstairs for eating breakfast. Stella was placing the food on the table but Neil wasn't there.

” Where's Neil? Is he still sleeping?”

” He left early morning. He has some meeting to attend.” Even though he's only twenty one, he still managed to balance both his college and company. He may looked like a less serious guy but he is extremely talented.

I sat down on my chair, a little dissatisfied. I couldn't even see him off. I hope he will visit us again. It was nice talking with him regardless off the unwanted encounter. I should have saved his number.

~ to be continued