Lonely (Season 2) – Episode 28

Episode 28

 

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The house looked so deserted. I was the only one in the big house. Kamsi had gone out with Ted immediately we came home,leaving me all alone. I sat down in my room to think about all that Kamsi had earlier said,despite all my trials,I failed to get Hillary out of my system. He was there like a stamp. But why won’t I forgive him? Why is it so difficult for me to forgive him?

 

I put my thoughts together and hit the shower, letting the water run down my body and cool my nerves. I stayed longer than necessary because I gave a run down to what had being happening in my life. It would be wrong to let whatever forces that was following me to ruin my happiness. I would be stupid to let them win this time. I couldn’t fight them all this years,I suffered and bore the pains alone. But now,I was going to fight it,no matter what it was.

 

I got out of the shower just in time to hear my phone ring. I picked it and listened.

 

Caller: Amy is that you?

 

Me: Yes it’s me. Who am I speaking with?

 

Caller: Love.

 

Me: Love?

 

Caller: Yes. Give a new meaning to your life and try to work on bringing back people you’ve lost. It will help you in life. It will pave a way to greater height for you. Love is the ultimate,it’s the greatest. He loves you,so love him back.

 

And the call was up. It was an unknown caller. I threw the phone to the bed and checked my wall clock. Few minutes to seven.

 

I dried my body and quickly put on a white bum pants with my favourite baggy t-shirt. Of course I won’t forget to take a selfie with whatever delicacy it was that Ken had prepared. I added a little make up to spice up my already beautiful face before stepping out of the house. The gateman came to me immediately and delivered a flower. Ahn Ahn,what’s happening? The call,and now flowers? Before I could ask him questions,he was already going back to his duty post.

 

I shrugged and went into Ken’s apartment. He was sitting in the sitting room with a frown. He saw me and sat up. I looked at the dinning,it was empty.

 

Me: Now,you’ve played me. And you think I’ll be compensated with these flowers?

 

 

I flung the flower at him and he ducked.

 

Ken: Hey,calm down. it’s not my fault. I couldn’t do it. You know I’m not a good cook. Everything got burnt.

 

I went to the kitchen to confirm. It was a mess. There was an over baked chicken,a groundnut paste on a plate,grilled,sorry,pounded fish on the sink paste mixed in half done groundnut. I don’t know whatever he wanted to prepare but I started laughing. I turned back to go to him but he was there already.

 

Ken: Let me make it up to you.

 

Me: Forget it. I’ll just pick my flower and go back to the house. Mr chef.

 

I started laughing again but stopped when I noticed he was still sad.

 

Me: Okay. Sorry for laughing.

 

Ken: Let me make it up to you. Go back and dress nicely. We’ll eat out.

 

I’m easily deceived with eating out,especially with people who meant a lot to me.

 

Me: Fine. So long as you stop keeping a mean face. And you won’t act awkward while we’re at it. It will be more of a romantic date,agreed?

 

Ken: Anything for her majesty. And please,dress in your best. I want us to be the centre of attention while we’re there.

 

Me: Hmmm. Give me thirty minutes then..

 

Ken: Okay your highness.

 

I giggled,picked my flower and left. I will tell him about how I felt for Hillary and ask him to help get us back together. It’s only Ken who would do that for me because he’s the only one who understands..

 

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We got to the hotel at a little past 8pm. Eyes turned to Ken and I.

 

I was embarrassed even before I sat down. I had decided to look sexy tonight,the motive was to show some flesh,get drunk and sleep away my thoughts. I was in something you can call a mini gown which showed off lots of cleavages and the back has a v-cut from the shoulders down to the top of my behind. My make up

 

 

wasn’t light,I had matched my gown with a pink boot and no purse. I didn’t even go with my phone,what’s the need since I don’t plan on being myself before coming home. Ken had stared at me with open mouth as I stepped out of the house but I just laughed it off,but this mini crowd got me quite embarrassed.

 

We sat down in a secluded part and placed our orders,I made sure wine comes first and clearly enough,Ken was surprised.

 

Ken: You would have simply ordered for food.

 

Me: I know. We’re not going out now,are we?

 

Ken: Nope.

 

Me: I want to enjoy tonight. Don’t spoil it.

 

He smiled and brought out his phone. He typed something and quickly dropped the phone.

 

Me: So tell me what you were trying to make back there.

 

He chuckled and I smiled at his triability to be a teenager (don’t argue that word.I know it doesn’t exist but I figured it’s the best for now).

 

Ken: I’ll tell you later tonight.

 

Me: Looks like you were just trying to make shit.

 

He laughed,throwing his head back and just then,our wine came in a bucket of ice. I helped myself out immediately downing a glass of the fairly hot drink which I knew would be doing wonders soon.

 

Ken; Do you want to tell me anything?

 

Me: Yes. But that’ll be on our way home.

 

Ken: Is that why you’re drinking?

 

Me: Nope.

 

Ken: Amy,you just show up new abilities everyday. Never knew you drink.

 

Me: But mum knows. You don’t live in same house with me.

 

Ken: Strange girl. You won’t stop amazing me.

 

Me; I’m a wonder woman then.

 

 

We both laughed. Our food came and we both left ourselves to the mercy of the rice and chicken.

 

Me: So,any chance you’re getting back with Chine?

 

He paused and looked at me.

 

Me: I’m sorry if the question upsets you.

 

Ken: It’s alright. I was expecting that question anyways.

 

Me: Okay

 

Ken: Chine is a nice girl. She really is but was influenced by her mother. I was upset with her for being an aid to whatever you went through. But seeing her in this present condition,I realised that she was a pawn and every blame I had on her washed away.

 

Me: So?

 

Ken: I loved her. She’s my first love and always will be but I can’t be with her anymore. I’m loving someone else already.

 

Me: Wow. Interesting.

 

Ken: You see,I like you a lot. I even made the mistake of falling in love with you.

 

I dropped my cutleries and looked up at him.

 

Ken: Let me finish. I fell for you because you have a very simple nature,you’ve got a big heart and you have a forgiving spirit. You’re beautiful,well end owned and intelligent. What more can a man want from a woman. I fell so madly that I had to start distancing myself from you because there are some things that are not meant to be. Coming to you when I know I have a brother who’s also crazy about you will be a blow to our family. I had to let go and the very day I met that decision was the day I met the one who I’m loving now.

 

I fought to find my voice. Where was it? I raised my fork to see if it was there but no. I cleared my throat and yes,I found it.

 

Me: Uhm….I’m surprised.

 

He took a sip of his drink and nodded.

 

Ken: I knew you would be. But it’s best that I told you,now,let’s enjoy the meal before it gets cold.

 

 

I felt like I was in a strange place. Ken was a perfect gentleman. Why didn’t I read the writing on the wall all this time? At least,I would have seen if I will feel the same thing for him. Wait! Am I alright at all? What did he just say now? Yes. It’s wrong to date two brothers. I can’t even see myself doing that. Mum would be so disappointed. I smiled at Ken for his intelligence and continued with my meal.

 

Few minutes later,we were done and using a serviette.

 

Ken: I’ll be back in a minute. I need to shake hands with a friend.

 

I laughed,audible enough to attract people and he joined me.

 

Me: Your friend indeed.

 

Ken: What was I supposed to say?

 

He stood up and walked around to where I was. He gave me a peck on my forehead and we smiled

 

Ken: Better don’t touch that drink again.

 

Me: Ah! But we’ll pay for it so I need to finish it.

 

Ken; I’m serious here now. Stop taking it. I’ll get one good for you when I’m back

 

I nodded and he walked away,going to shake whatever friend he has down there.

 

 

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