I will hold you when things go wrong - King Tony
RUBY'S POV:
"James tried to kiss me", I said to Gaby immediately we started eating in her room.
" Really! And we were just talking about how compatible you both are. Seminar started", she declared smiling happily.
"I don't get you, Bry", I said confused.
"I mean to say spill, spill, spill the beans", she said, dropping her fork to demonstrate.
" I'd love to be melodramatic and all and start with the time and the weather but you were basically there so all that happened was him talking to me about a girl that's probably his girlfriend and next thing he almost locks lips with me"
"A lot can happen when I walk away for 10 minutes. Maybe I should leave you both alone more often"
Just as she said this her phone rang.
"Oh hey James", she said winking at me as I face palmed.
" Yeah she's here. He wants to talk to you", she said and began making kissing faces as she handed the phone over to me.
"What do I do? What do I say?", I whispered worried.
" Oh Ruby, take the phone", she said and I put the speaker to my ear.
"Hi....", I said awkwardly.
"We can make this real or keep it awkward. You pick?", he said over the phone.
God, he sounded so sexy right now.
"You made my day, babe", he said.
" Really well then I dub you Jamie since you have a nick for me"
"I knew there was a reason I don't let anyone else call me Jamie. It sounds so damn better when you say it"
"Lol I know right"
"I hope I wasn't disturbing anything"
"Nope, we were just eating though but what's up"
"What's up is that you eat this late?", he said the shock evident in his voice.
"What?" I said, suddenly feeling shy.
"No, really is that what makes you glow"
"Haha, I won't answer that"
"Yeah because you're too busy blushing"
"I reserve my comment. I'm sure you didn't call to say that"
"No, I didn't. I meant to tell you I'm sorry I came off as pushy, if I did. I just find you really attractive. Not facially alone, I just really want to get to know you"
"I'm sure you say this to everyone"
"I don't"
"If you say so"
"Alright then, I say so. Alright then I bid you good night my lady"
"You could add a bow to that if we were on a video call right now"
"We'll save that for the next time"
"We'll see won't we? Well see you when I see you then"
"Good night baby"
"Night"
Dropping the call finally, Brylee had already started screaming like a rat that was hyper. It was girl cliche. I just sat down staring at her wondering what was so special that had her screaming longer than the normal 20 seconds.
"Ruby, he's totally got the hots for you", she screamed gleefully.
"What do you mean? I don't think I have to point it out", I said, trying to dampen her mood.
" Point what out?", she asked, trying to carry me along.
"The fact that he looks and acts like a player, Casanova if you must call it that. I don't want to get in on that"
"Don't judge a book by its cover"
"I know but you know him more than I do. I mean I might just be guessing but he gives off the vibe"
"I know he does but have you ever thought of the fact that your experiences make you who you are"
"I know, I know but..."
"No. I'm older so listen. James has had a lot on his plate of recent. The least we can do is cut him some slack. We all have to find ways to escape the pain"
"And playing with girls is a good choice?"
"Well someone has to save them"
"No, no, no! I don't believe you can change a player"
"They can actually be changed"
"They change on their own. You may just be the influence he needs"
"Now you're going to make me go to sleep with all this on my mind"
I stood up and left her room to mine. I know it seems weird for you to have a room in my aunt's house but for some reason, this holiday she opened it up and handed me the key. I was so overjoyed I didn't even ask why.
Plopping down unto my bed, my mind drifted to James. I don't believe a girl can be the reason a guy changes. I mean how does that work. He likes you so much all of a sudden, he mends his ways. I don't think it happens like that. I don't want to get in on that show because it's heartbreaking. What have I gotten myself into?
**********************************This is the third chapter, more of a filler chapter though.Please vote, comment and share. I'll update frequently.
Till the next update.
Xoxo
NicoleYou said my heart is like an open book but you still can't read it - King TonySong for the chapter: Symphony by Clean Bandit feat. Zara Larsson.RUBY'S POV:The next day wasn't what I'd call uneventful because my friends all kept calling like I'd been in an accident or something. Let's face it, people call you a lot when you're sick or in trouble. I basically had to change my ringtone to "Hotline bling" with all the calls from lots of people, both friends and classmates, even Richy my best friend but nothing new there since Richy calls me all the time.Just as I set my phone next to me on the bed, it began to vibrate again. I don't ever get tired of talking on the phone so I was already giddy before I saw who the caller was."Hello", I said for the umpteenth time but with less eagerness."Sweetie", Lesley said over the phone." Lesley, ho
Still hoping its me and you in the end - King TonyRUBY'S POV:After such an exhausting chat with Lesley, I just flopped onto the bed. Today, my mum has also calls to tell me they'd finalized a business deal that required them moving away so shed registered me to finish my final year of secondary school over at Bry's house. Aunt Margaret was more than overjoyed to hear that I'd be staying the year here and with my JAMB examination in six months, now was no time to play around but seeing as her house was almost always filled with visitors, I'd have to discipline myself. That's the part of the reason I'm running away from all this James drama.Still thinking of what day would be the best to get my things from my house, three states away. I didn't really pay attention to the door till Bry walked in. She walked in with a devious smile on her lips. I've known her all my life but when she has that smile on
RUBY'S POV:"Who's up for a game of truth or dare?" Brylee announced, uncorking a can of Pepsi she'd brought from the refrigerator."I'm in", James answered."That game is deadly, no way", I said picking up my phone." You're no fun. Babe, you're in right", she said turning to Micah."Yeah Sure", he said, distractedly texting away on his phone."Ruby, baby, my love", James began."No need to say all this", I said without looking away from my phone." If you don't play then I won't", he whined."Well then don't", I said dismissively." OK, just play one round if its no fun then you can stop. I won't disturb you", he said giving me the puppy dog eyes."Fine, I will but not because of those eyes", I said giving in because of the eyes. " That's my baby", he said, giving me a bea
RUBY'S POV:Brylee has been a mess for three days now. Her mum had to travel urgently and even Saturday mornings that gave us a lot of joy was kind of just another say without her vibe.We'd been staring at the ceiling idly blasting Justin Bieber's relatively sad songs and occasionally going back to Adele's Someone like you. It was really bringing down the mood. I'd been listening to her give me relationship advice all day."You know we've been together for two years", she said absentmindedly."I do", I replied humming." At least not counting the multiple break ups""You guys have always been the model couple to me though""But why must there always be another girl? I mean its like we shared roles, he asks me out and I break up with him""Just like the other five break ups, I'm sure there isn't""But why?
RUBY'S POV:"Gotta pee, gotta pee, gotta pee", I chanted as I banged on the door of the bathroom, hopping from one foot to another."Calm down", Bry said from the rest room."Get out already. Don't tell me you're taking a dump", I yelled impatiently."I'm out, I'm out. Don't get your panties in a twist", she said, gingerly strolling out."Imma legit pee on myself. Panties are the least of my worries", I yelled as I ran in.Never, ever, ever ×infinity, oh and ever play cards with James. At first I was watching him play online and then I thought I could do better so I brought out the cards officially. Trying to add the spice to the game, Bry said whoever lost had to finish a really big glass of water. I was so focused on winning James that I agreed to do it when Brylee who suggested it, refused to play. She must be having the time of her life right now
RUBY'S POV:There comes a time in your life where nothing moves you anymore but sadly, I haven't been blessed to reach that point so when Jamie introduced me to Raine, I didn't know what to expect. I mean when your potential boyfriend introduces you to a girl he hold by the waist and goes red at the littlest thing she says. I feel so stupid. The thing I ran away from came with an invitation and I still opened my arms to welcome it.Right now, we three are in the sitting room. Not the usual James, Bry and I but James, Raine and I. They're cuddling it up and watching a movie on my Netflix account. I mean I'm a die hard fan of love but ow dare they use my account to get a chance to make out. I draw the line there. I should have probably stepped out and saved myself the stress of witnessing this for the third time this week but I have to put the safety of the house over my frail heart right now. I can't leave these two alone i
RUBY'S POV:"Make sure James is there", I said to Gaby on the phone."What are you up to?", she asked probably warily."One word... Payback", I said smirking."He's been trying to contact you since you left. You know that right?""And I like facing my problems head on""When did James become a problem to you?""Since he thought he could play me and move on in my very before""Speak of the devil, he's here""This makes everything so much better""Ruby, I'm the mischievous one but right now you're scaring me""Drop the call, don't worry", I said. As I dropped the call.In about five minutes, the car came to a screeching stop and as I calculated, James and Brylee came out to the balcony to see what was happening as well as a few nosy passer by that stopped to
RUBY'S POV:After so much protest, James left Bry and I for 10 minutes obviously he's going to get me something on his way back but damn, talk about inseparable."So you guys are still not talking", I asked her."We are but everyday he keeps asking to get back together and I don't want a repeat of all this again" Brylee said, looking sad."If you love him, you'll lose him if you don't risk it even if its this last time""I've heard that one before""I know you have but still""Morning ladies", Richy said coming in from the kitchen."It's 2 in the afternoon. How's that morning", Bry said, cocking an eyebrow up." Hey, with the work I do, you should be happy I'm up", he said, trying to broaden his shoulders."What work Richy? What work?", I asked laughing." You see its this