From where he was sited at Bee's chock lit, Jonathan was fuming. He was getting more certain that there was more in the relationship between his sister and friend.
‘Am going to confront him about it right now, ‘he said under his breath as he prepared to stand up.
‘To tell him what exactly? That you don’t want him next to that lady?’ Monica asked.
'Well, that lady is my sister,' Jonathan said, and Monica couldn't help but laugh.
'She might be your sister, but she isn't underage. She knows what she is doing. You and Nathan can compare balls later on but not in such a public place. Come on, let's, 'Monica said, and they left the hotel.
Jonathan got home in a bitter mood. He was still annoyed at his friend, and even though he knew Monica was right, it didn't help him in controlling his feelings.
He got a text from Monica thanking him for what she referred to as a date and surprised Jonathan. They started chatting.
Jonathan's family had decided on settling the divorce out of court. Even though the children had known their parents were definitely headed for a divorce, it didn't make anything easier. They felt they were to blame for the failure of their parent's marriage.'I can't believe this is really happening to us. I have read so much about how families are broken by divorces, and never in a moment did I think I would ever be a victim.' Jonathan said. Between him and Natalie, he was the most affected by the divorce. He had never stayed away from his parents for long throughout his life, so he felt he would really miss the comfort of having two parents.On the other hand, Natalie had spent the last few years with her relatives and only saw her parents during Thanksgiving and Christmas. She was confident she would be okay with either arrangement. She just didn't like the fact that her parents were divorcing.Genevieve and Joseck went separately to the attorney who was in
Whenever Jonathan was feeling annoyed, he used to go by any water body. He loved nature, and just sitting next to water made him feel relaxed. He thought of all that had happened over the last one month, and he wasn't pleased with all.'What is wrong with me? Why do I keep destroying even the good things? 'He kept asking himself, and he couldn't get an answer to it.He thought of how excited everyone at home was for Natalie's homecoming. Then how days later, he had the discovery that his mom was having an affair, then the divorce, his big fight with Nathan, the silence between him and Natalie because of his fight with Nathan, and now the cold war with Monica, who had stood by him.He suddenly felt a figure beside him, and when he looked up, he saw that it was Natalie.'Hello, brother, 'she said, and Jonathan learned to give her a side hug. Both shed tears.'Am sorry. 'Jonathan said. 'That I keep on destroying every good thing that comes my way. '
‘Not that I remember of. ‘She replied as she headed to the door.She was surprised to see a lady she had never seen before. They stared at each other, each absorbing the features of the other before Jonathan broke the awkward silence and introduced the two to each other.'You knew she was coming, and you acted as though you didn't know anything, 'Monica said, amused.‘That is why it’s called a surprise. ‘Jonathan answered.The two went to the kitchen table, where they sat and ate their cookies with tea. They were happy. The only figure that was missing was Nathan, and they all knew it. They would look for him and make amends later on.Natalie and Jonathan were not in a hurry to go back home. They knew their dad would order takeaway for supper, and their stomachs were grumbling for properly cooked home food.Monica offered to prepare supper, and the siblings could not be happier. Monica's mom came back from work,
She gave Jonathan a peck, and they got into the car. She was waiting to spend the day with Jonathan and didn't want to waste another minute.As they drove out of town, Monica was impressed by nature. She thought it was such a beautiful place.‘How did you know this place? 'She asked.'When we were young, my parents loved taking us out of town to spend the weekend together. My sister and I would disappear and go swimming by some river, and we loved it whenever we were being looked for, and they couldn't find us.''Is that why it became your hideout?'‘Yes. Whenever I want to escape from reality and just be on my own, I come here. The other person who knows this place is Natalie. ‘Jonathan said.'Wow. You two seem to be pretty close. 'Monica said, and Jonathan nodded in affirmation.When they reached their picnic place, Monica was so impressed. She stood still, taking in the breath of the area, and Jonathan was happy t
Immediately, Natalie lost her appetite. She had not responded to Alex's greetings, and she didn't even feel guilty about it. She went to her room, locked herself in, and cried. She wept for her life and her brother's.She logged in to the Uber app and called one. She was taking a taxi back home. She knew her mom would not take it lightly, but she didn't care.Five minutes later, she went down the stairs and told her mom that she was leaving. Genevieve didn't try to stop her. She didn't even ask how she would get home, and that hurt Natalie as well.She boarded, and they left. She was lucky she always carried her credit cards with her wherever she went. She couldn't imagine what would have happened if she didn't have any cash.She got home and found a strange car in the compound, but there was no one around. She went to her room, took a bath, and, feeling bored, decided to call Jonathan. She was surprised to hear his phone ring inside the house.Jon
Melody was anxiously waiting for the following day. She was super excited to be leaving home for a while. She was tired of staying in Chicago because the place reminded her of the betrayal she had suffered just before the end of the junior school year.“Come in,” Melody answered without looking, after hearing a knock on the door. It was her father, Hector Perry. Melody and Hector were very close, given the fact that their family only consisted of the two of them.“Am letting you go because you have insisted so much. Otherwise, I am so afraid of letting you out of my sight.” Hector said.Melody got up from her bed and went to stand next to her dad.“I know, father. Please let me do this. I feel suffocated after what Mark did to me. I can't believe he would betray our trust like that,” Melody said unhappily.Her dad was nodding in silence. Melody hated leaving him alone, but she knew she couldn't risk meeting
They all ate their food, exchanging small talk until it was time to part ways. Siril asked for Melody's contact and having resolved to get wild over the summer, she didn't deny him that.“What was that?” Kate asked, fuming.Melody frowned, before asking, “What was what?”“Don’t play that game with me? Why did you act like you knew the guys? Being very friendly and even flirting with them! Unbelievable!” Kate said.Melody was surprised at how Kate was speaking with such venom. She was now sure something was really troubling her. She was annoyed at her harshness but decided to be kind to her. Maybe in kindness, she would finally open up.“Am sorry, Kate. I don't understand. Is there something I can do to help? You seem so pissed off, and I don't know if it has something to do with me.” Melody said.Kate seemed to be putting something into consideration, and melody was pleased she was going
To say Melody was surprised was an understatement. Her dad was remarrying! A new woman was coming to take her mom’s position!She looked blankly at her dad, who told her all will be well and that he had decided to do that for both of them. She only managed to nod in tears as she walked as though out of strength to her room.She needed someone to talk to. Gladys could understand, but she was busy in the kitchen. Would Kate understand? She wasn't sure. She called her, but the phone rang, and there was no answer.Feeling desperate to talk to someone, she called Siril and wept her heart out. He understood her just like she had expected. Melody didn't know how it was possible for a stranger to understand her so well. However, she was soon to find out, and maybe or maybe not, she would be broken once again.Melody woke up with a throbbing headache. Since she heard the news that her dad would be remarrying, she felt like the world was spinning and cl