NICKEL...

ANDRONIKA POV

I waited silently as he didn’t noticed me while his gaze were fixed on the stairs. He reached towards me and I stood facing him so he wouldn’t move.

He looked up and gaze at me,” What do you want?”. Jamal asked and he sounded rude.

“Jamal listen I am sorry…”

“For what?”. Jamal raised a question before I could even finish speaking.

“For hurting you yesterday”. I respond and stare into his eyes emotionally so he could see the seriousness in me. “Look I didn’t mean it because I just couldn’t control myself”. I said in a pleading tone and he heaved a sigh.

“Fine”. Jamal said as he took another step up and erase the space in between us. His height were now intimidating mine.

“Really”. I raised my face up to look at him.

“Yes”. Jamal said calmly, gazing down at me as if I was a ten years old kid.

I wrapped my arm around his waste and hugged him. I was getting too emotional that I had no choice that to embrace him I could hear him groan and I quickly disengaged as I found myself crying.

“Thank you”. I said and descend downstairs.

“Andronika”. Jamal called and I turned.

“Yes”. I respond.

“It was nice meeting you”. Jamal said without sparing me a glance before he dismissed.

I wiped the tears on my face and scramble outside.

Anika back was resting against the black trunk as she operate her phone.

“Anika”. I called and she darted her gaze over me.

“What took you so long?”. Anika asked as she dipped her phone into her pocket.

“Uhmm…nothing important”. I respond.

“Where you drooling on my brother?” she asked and before I could even respond she said. “Because he has a boyfriend”. Anika added.

“You brother is a gay?”. I spat.

She scoffs, ”You don’t know?”. Anika questioned as she unlocked the driver’s seat and entered.

“Anika don’t tell me you’re gonna drive this car”. I went to the passenger door and entered. “How old are you?”. I asked as I locked the door.

“Sixteen”

“What!”

‘So I was right'

I quickly reached for the seat belt and before I could buckled it up, Anika started the car engine and zoomed off.

She was driving with full speed and it was scaring the shit out of me.

She drove into the main road and even increased the speed. The breeze was fanning my face through the window. I tried to reach for the knob and turn it up but the spun the car around and I hit my head on the surface.

“Eish, are you okay?”, Anika halt the car and I asked.

“I am fine, but just don’t drive again”. I said, rubbing my head with my palm as I unlocked the car and step out.

“If I don’t drive, then who’s gonna drive?”. Anika asked while strolling towards me.

“Me”. I grabbed the key from her hand and dipped it inside my pocket.

My head were hurting but I wasn't bleeding. The pains subsided as I rubbed it for a few second.

“Are you okay now?, can we go inside now?”. Anika questioned and she sounded angry just because I took the key from her.

“Yes I’m fine”. I said and she grabbed my wrist, dragging me along with her into a luxury boutique named blackbird for the ladies. It has a white transparent glass and I could see the layout clothe standing at the left side of the door.

Different humans scent with an earthy smell hit my nose and I inhaled delightfully.

My lips mouthed a O when I opened my eyes and saw the beautiful layout of different classic clothe hang on different chics rolls.

Anika dragged me in and began checking out some of the dress as I focused at admiring the building.

“Do you like this?”. Anika asked as she spun around, showing me a red short dress.

‘I hate wearing gown because I could barely close my legs when I seat'. I said to myself before I shook my head negatively.

“Please just try it”. Anika urged as she compelled me to the changing room and pushed me inside before locking the door.

She gave me no choice so I wore it unless she wouldn’t let me in.

“Are you done?”. Anika screamed from outside and I respond back by yelling back so she could hear me clearly.

I didn’t have time to look at myself in the mirror because I dislike the dress.

The flung open and Anika gasped.

“Oh my gosh, you look hot, we are gonna take this”. Anika squeak and bounced out of excitement that she forgot she’s in a public place.

Anika forced me to try one new dresses and some heels before we went to the receptionist table to make our order.

I heard the door beep open and Nickel's scent hit my nose.

I find it hard to concentrate and I was lucky Anika was resolving the lady for the orders we made.

“Hello miss shimmer, is my dad here?”. I heard Nickel's voice and I turned to see him standing besides me.

‘Goddammit would you ever stop dressing like a hottie whenever I’m around you?’ I found myself asking him indirectly.

“No sir, she left few minutes”. Miss shimmer respond as Anika dragged me out of the boutique.

“Wasn’t it fun?”. Anika squeak and I couldn’t respond as I was trying to regain my consciousness. “If dad ask how much tell him it’s fifty bucks”. She said and I snapped.

“Fifty bucks!?”. I bellowed and it seems that my voice caught everyone attention. I hit my head seeing that there is no point in yelling at her, ”Its too late now, just get in the car”. I said as I reached for the door.

“It's not like is that much and you’re screaming”. Anika said as she entered the passenger's seat.

I joined her in the car before I locked it. I plugged the key and tried to start the car engine but it didn’t on. “Come on bitch, pick up”. I urged as I tried to turn it on but it failed.

“I think the engine needs to be fixed”. Anika suggested.

“And how much do we have left?”, I asked as I felt stupid for letting her spent such a huge amount of money on me. She didn’t respond and I assumed there’s nothing left.

I stepped down from the car as I fierce in anger. I went behind the car and kicked the door. I ended up spinning around in pain while holding my foot.

Anika came out of the car and watched me leap in pain without uttering a word.

“Andronika”. I heard Nickel yelled my name as he ran towards me. “Is everything okay?”. He asked and before I could respond Anika has already taken over.

“No…our trunk is bad”. Anika said as she approached closer so he could hear her.

“I will call someone to fix it while I give you…I mean you both a ride home”. Nickel said and before I could open my mouth go say ‘No’ Anika respond.

“Yes please, just show me your car before I die under this sun”. Anicka said and it last word sounded like a groan.

“Anika”. I yelled at her, grinding my teeth.

“We have no choice Nika, the car isn’t working and no money to fix it or even go board a taxis to go home”. Anika said and I knew she’s right.

There is no other option than to accept his over.

“Fine”. I said as I stood up.

“I am glad you accept”. Nickel said smiling at me directly.

‘Would you please stop turning me tf on?’

I asked and that’s when he took the lead to his car and we followed from behind.

He unlocked the black bugatti Divo car by pressing a pin in the key and it opened.

I tried to enter the backseat but Anika rushed in and locked the door before I could enter.

Ugh isn’t she so annoying.

I glared at her through the mirror before I joined him in the passenger seat and locked it.

‘I know what she’s trying to do and it will never work'.