The following day I was woken up by my phone blurring and I even regretted not putting it on silent. "What?" I answered without even seeing who the called was. 'is that how you answer your sister's call?' I should have known. And darn Paris was so back in my life right now.. "On a Sunday when I'm supposed to be resting and she calls.. I can talk to her anyhow.." I responded not even phased. 'cool.. you're forgiven because I need your help.. can you come be my videographer...for today's interview.' Really? "Paris don't you have like a professional person who works for you?" 'i do..but it's Sunday and they asked this Sunday off.. besides, I think you'd be perfect.. please say yes..' she said. "I'm busy Paris.. what time is this?" 'Please say yes.. pretty please.. I will do anything you want. Heck I can even offer you a job.. please say yes..' She begged. Which was so unlike her. She must have been desperate. I sighed, "fine... but I don't want your job.. I'll be there... what
"I can't believe this took four hours..." I watched Tee say that in a whisper to my sister. Paris laughed and sat on the wing of the couch which Tee was sitting on, "I actually can. I was a bit distracted.. can you blame me?" Tee shook her head and bit her lower lip, "no.. no I can't.. same here.." I cleared my throat and couldn't wait to finish putting my things in my bag. I wanted to leave as soon as possible. Tawny started texting on her phone and Paris asked, "I ordered Nandos.. wanna join us?" I shook my head when I noticed she was talking to me, "no.. I'm not that hungry.. So I'll just let you guys enjoy yeah?" She smiled, "you are the best.. thank you for this.. a lot okay." I shrugged, she was my sister, so I had her back always, "I'm glad I could help." "When do you think you'll be done with editing and all that?" "Umh.. three days.. I have class tomorrow.. I'll start editing when I get home, so in two to three days." "Alright.. do you want something to drink?" I sh
They came to sit down and Paris apologized for arriving late. My heart and mind were not here anymore. "At least you finally made it though.." Liam joked and everyone laughed. Tawny sat in between me and Paris and rested her hand over my sister's shoulder then whispered something. Paris laughed. I closed my eyes and shifted a bit uncomfortable. I had no idea that she invited my sister too. "Okay.. who wants wine again?" Olivia asked and I was so not in the mood anymore. They started talking about work since my sister mentioned her interview that dragged. I found out that Eliana was an acting CEO at her father's company and Liam had an NGO that actually helped youth with Art and sports after school.. well their girlfriends I didn't pay much attention.. I zoned them out thinking that maybe I should come up with an excuse and leave."Amora...."I mean they were so consumed in whatever they were talking about that I was sure I'd never even be recognized if I left. They wouldn't notice
I stumbled towards her gate and opened the small one she opened and got out. I didn't even care if it wasn't closed, I just wanted to be out of there. I looked at my phone and my ride was two minutes away. Without even thinking I started walking down the road and saw a car coming from far. It stopped next to me and I smiled, "you're my ride?" He nodded and I got inside the car then it made a U-turn and started driving towards Randburg. I regretted going there with everything in me, like why did I even put myself through that? Of course my sister was going to be there. They were hooking up. Did I expect her not to be there? I mean they were hanging out and loving it and chilling and all that. God I hated how felt. Was I even suppose to be feeling like this? "Umm we are here," the driver said after stopping the car and I got off, "thank you.." Then I went to the gate and the security opened the gate for me, "Amora...?" Ahh it was the old man I loved who acted like my father somet
TAWNYI sighed and looked at my phone, it's been almost five days since the kiss and she has never gotten back to me, she wasn't taking my calls, it was clear she was avoiding me. I was so confused and still had no idea what was happening. I mean I was so shocked when she came over last week drunk at night... and I was insanely worried when she got mad and left, hence I followed her back to her dorm. Then the kiss. Godness, I wasn't ready for that yet I didn't even stop her. Everything I felt for her before I pushed it back way back and decided to concentrate on someone else resurfaced. It was like it just came out.There was no denying, I liked her so much, but when I realized how much she was happy and how she really loved her boyfriend I took a step back and decided to just suppress my feelings... and right now she was so confusing to me. I sighed, maybe she didn't want to talk to me because she made a drunken mistake by kissing me and now she was ashamed.I shook my head and h
The drive to Amora's dorm was so short as I was looking forward to getting there and getting everything out of this girl. I needed us to fix things so I can have my friend back.The security old man knew me already, he smiled when he saw me, "my favorite player..." I smiled, "is she in?" "She got back an hour ago. Her roommate just left now." "Thank you Uncle.. I won't be long." He shook his head, "take as long as you want my child, my shift ends tomorrow.. it started at 4.." "Thank you Uncle.. bye.." and I drove in, parked my car where he usually let's me park and went up to Amora's room. I knocked and no one answered. I prayed that she wasn't sleeping. I knocked again and heard her groan, 'i swear one can't be in peace here.. if it's not my roommate it's Lu...' She kept quiet the moment she realized I am not Luna.. coz I'm sure she was about to say that."Hey..."She rolled her eyes and walked her inside, I followed her in the room.. "Who allowed you to get in Tawny..""They
AMORA"Come on.. fix the background..." daddy told me while pointing the unfinished painting in front of us. I looked at it for a while and sighed, "umh dad...""Yes honey?" I wasn't so sure if the background we initially talked about was what I wanted to continue with right now, but I had no idea how to bring that up. As much as my dad was a great teacher. We was also a strict one.. and I didn't know how to go about with this. He looked at the painting then back at me, "you have something in mind?" "Umm.. I was thinking.. it's just a thought okay.. instead of having this big ocean behind our people, can we change it.. maybe have some place where it wouldn't be comfortable for a person to be in. Like... let's say Jail.. so walls in this case.. I was thinking and we make them two girls and not a guy and a girl..." "Why?" He asked and I sighed not knowing where to start. How do I explain that I see what everyone else who isn't Paris goes through. My sister was out of the closet an
On Thursday I got a call from the "don't call me" lady. She told me they need someone but not permanently. There was awards this coming Saturday and they needed someone who will capture them since their staff was busy with something else and the actual guy was a bit injured. I didn't refuse.. anything to keep me busy. Nash and Luna were beyond happy to know that I'd be there.. So on Friday I went back to the place I was interviewed on. My advantage was that I actually had a camera of my own. They made me a press card and told me what I needed to do and when the car was going to fetch me tomorrow with the injured guy to look at what I was doing.I got ready and actually looked forward into having something to do so that I won't think about this Sunday.. the date that took my parents from me. . "Are you ready?" The guy that was babysitting me asked and I nodded, "yeah.. just a bit nervous.." He laughed and handed me my backpack with his other hand, "here.. I love your camera by th
My relationship with my sister was the best and Luna tried to spend as much time with me because I was leaving her. She made me feel like I was dying and never coming back, but I understood and wasn't complaining. My last days at work were amazing until on Friday they told me they have a party for me. God I hated it but it was tradition coz I was going to Thailand. I didn't know how I'd ask Paris to go but was so fucken happy when she told me she has a very important interview that she couldn't move. She felt bad that she could not come but I assured her that it was okay. Little did she know I was relieved. I didn't know how she and Tawny would act when they were to see each other. So she promised to come sleep over at my place when she was done with the interview. I dressed pretty nice in a navy blue notch lapel 2 piece tailored suit for women, a white shirt underneath the blazer and black heels. I wanted to leave with a bang. I got to the office and as I guessed all eyes were o
"Okay I just got an sms.. the ride is.. oh my God Tawny hello.." Freya said the moment she saw who was at the door.I was forced to open the door wide and move to the side so that she can walk in. She hugged my friends and said, "Frey frey and Tony... right?" My friends smiled like idiots that they were, "yesss.. God it's been forever and you still remember us.." Antony smiled, "would love to catch up but we have to go.. Amora it was great surprising you. You're a darling. Love you so much." I kissed his cheek and Freya was smiling from ear to ear, "you guys be good. Bye now." After closing the door my place became so quiet the only thing I could hear was the rapid beating of my heart. I could feel it in my ears, they were hot. I hated feeling like this. I wished Luna was up so I wouldn't have to deal with this on my own. I turned towards her and found her looking around the house. Right there anger slowly built in and seeing her here NOW was just pissing me off."You've done a g
AMORAMy party was greater than I thought. I was enjoying the company and the food actually. They forced me to drink telling me I won't drive, I refused and said I want to remember today but mostly I wanna study sober coz I had an exam on Monday. As for them.. well they got drunk. Around 9pm Paris got up, "okay.. I think I must say something to make this party official.." Everyone stopped what they were doing and turned to her. She smiled, "so this kid over here.." she said that motioning for me to go to her. I did and she put her arm around my shoulder, "she's my world. Took me hell to notice that I haven't been really great to her..." "Skip that part.. you're amazing now.." Luna cut her off and we all laughed. "Okay..definitely listening to this one coz she's my sister's wife.." We laughed again and Paris cleared her throat, "what I mean is, I'm totally proud of you baby. You've not only done you proud but also our parents. I know they want what's best for us hence they keep th
The following day I had school and work later. The morning lecture was important. I saw Freya and she came running to me. "Hey you stranger.." She looked different, good different. I pulled her into a hug, "how are you.. oh my God you look good. Did you get a boyfriend?" She laughed, "You're awful.. I'm good.. since you started working we hardly see you."I nodded, "sorry babe, I wanna graduate at the end. How's second year treating you though?" "It's amazing but too much work, I can't wait till I'm like you brushing shoulders with the big dogs." We talked a bit until I saw the time, "I have to run. My signature is important there.."She hugged me again and she smelled so good, I shook my head, "you definitely got a boyfriend.."We both laughed then I got a taxi to pass by work. When I got there Rachel was smiling like an idiot at the front table. I raised my brow, "I didn't know my signature could make you this happy." She laughed, "Mrs Banks kinda said something so I'm just
AMORANerves were killing me I could actually hear my heart beat from my chest. What the fuck was I doing? Why did I agree to this? God couldn't I tell Tyra that I already had plans when the internship ends. But then again I'd be having nothing and totally wind up homeless... "Please breathe.. I don't want you dying in my office." Tyra said walking in and I sighed, "like can't they do this Skype thing when I'm in bed wearing my PJs and definitely NOT today." She laughed, "nerves are good.. keep them up." "Mrs Banks I cannot breathe.. what part of that is good..?" She brushed on my shoulders, "Don't worry.. you'll do great.. they'll call you any second from now."Second.. God she said any second. I felt like I wanted to go to the bathroom..maybe take a little shit and I'll be fine after that. My stomach was in knots. My Skype tone kicked me back to the moment I was dreading. I looked at Tyra, "I won't do this with you in here." She took her headsets and put them on, "I'm working
TAWNYMy life felt like a rollercoaster. Everything was happening so fast and I felt like I was losing myself in between. Have you ever wanted something so bad but then the universe was telling you not to pursue it? I was in that boat at the moment and it sucked to be in it. When I took that Monday off I never thought Amora would show up in my bedroom when I was taking a bath... but seeing her there looking all cute and freaked out at the thought that something had happened to me kinda put me at ease.I knew I shouldn't have had sex with her as it was going to complicate things that were already complicated but I stupidly couldn't stop myself. After she left I felt like shit and regretted putting her in that position again. The plan was to create distance between us and not to give her hope.Everyday for me was hell. My mind was thinking about the past six months and how fast they flew by. I felt guilty for what I did to Mimi and Paris. That was not me and I needed to push them awa
AMORA'S POV I sat anxiously waiting for my sister to start talking. I had no idea what to expect but by how good she seemed it didn't look bad. "So I want to apologize..." My heart sank as guilt started building in. "Look I know I haven't been the best sister to you. I realized I measured my being there for you with money. The more money I gave you, the more I felt I was there for you..." If she wasn't nice to me then I'd feel better and my stomach would not be in knots. I wouldn't be thinking about everything I was doing with Tawny behind her back. She felt shitty for not being a sister and I felt somehow responsible for the break up of her and Tawny. ".. It made things easy.." she continued, "not seeing you all the time and just replacing that with money seemed better. You know you're like dad... how you talk and how wise you are, you are exactly him. At first I was running from having to deal with that...our Parents' death. I was running from having to be here for you emotion
The following day was said to be new from my talk with Luh, she said I shouldn't think about anything and go to work. She'll go to school and come back again. I didn't mind that.. her being here was helping keep me busy and I also missed her.I cleaned up pretty good and put on my pants and a shirt with boots. It was a little cold. July sucked. I requested and was at work on time. "Morning boss lady.." I said the second I saw Tyra and she ached her brow at me. God she hated it when I called her that. I smiled a bit and rested my hand on her shoulder, "what can I do to put a smile on your face.." "Tell me you're ready for a meeting with Tawny in 10 minutes." Fuck!!! That I wasn't. She must have seen the horror look on my face. She laughed a bit and asked, "did you open the envelope I gave you?" Fuck... I did not do that..I swallowed, "umh.. I'm so sorry no I didn't.." She just looked at me and then I started panicking, "God Tyra please tell me it didn't hold work for today or w
I laid there on my side facing away from her. My mind was all over the place. How could I allow my body to put me at such a vulnerable position. I knew how I felt about her and I felt stupid coz I knew how she felt about me too, it was different.Her phone started ringing and she didn't even move a bit, but by the way she was breathing I knew she was wide awake and could hear it. God! That's how our calls were being ignored earler.I sighed regretting this moment already because it wasn't going to change anything. I slowly got up into a sitting position facing away from her. "..leaving already?" she said and I suddenly felt like crying. Whether I stayed or not it wouldn't matter coz she didn't want to be with me. I got up, "can I use your bathroom?" "Are you okay?" I nodded my head, "bathroom..." "You're facing it... Mimi are you sure you're okay?" If I wasn't almost in tears I was going to laugh my ass out. For someone who didn't want to be with me, she sure acted like she car