I SHOULD HAVE TOLD HIM

ALICIA

“As for you, I have no words. But you should look yourself in the mirror.” I remember Josephine's words as if they were spoken yesterday. This is because in the middle of the gathering, just as I stood up to talk, I saw her seated, looking at us. Her blonde hair is so distinguishable, and so is her face. I am sure that it's her.

Drake knows that something is wrong immediately because I am hesitant to taking the microphone. The reason for this is that I know this girl and I know what she is capable of doing, or worse still, saying. Slowly, Drake looks into the crowd and he sees her, then his face changes. Anger is displayed in him and I get it that he is furious at those who let her in. But he takes control of himself and gets closer to me, then he whispers into my ear.

“It is fine don't worry. Go ahead with your speech. I'm going to take care of this personally.” He says. He takes my hand and walks me the short distance to the microphone, then he adjusts the stand by lowering