TAKEN twenty seven
The date has been going well. Allen and Flora have been having a nice time, till Allen was asked about his past relationship. He stopped eating his food and drop the spoon. His mood switch to a sad one and he roll his tongue in his mouth not sure of what to say. He was always trying to avoid talking about it. It hurts him. It hurts him too much to say it. She was his reason why he remained single for years, not ready to be committed to anyone. He didn't want to open old wounds.
"Its okay if you don't want to..."Flora wanted to stop him.
" No you have to hear it. You won't ask me if you didn't want to hear it."His tone was a bit harsh,like he was saying the words angrily. Flora keep mute as she stared at him till he was ready to talk. She could sense a sad story. There was always a sad story in the thing of the past. Its something we were always meant to overcome.
"Her name was Bella. She has same name with my mum so I liked her more. We went to same college. She was beautiful. Crazy. Well mannered as well. She had a lot of people that liked her. She was rich too. She talked to me first in the classroom and I was the happiest boy then. She told me she had a personal likeness for me and would like to be my friend. Other guys were jealous of me. I was full of joy,on top of the world, I started dressing nicer to school, using Cologne, combing my hair, doing school work, volunteers for social work..I did a lot of crazy thing for her...for Bella. She taught me the man I am today. Everything!. Mum loved her! I loved her! I could do anything at that time for her. Then I asked her out... haha. that night was funny but it was also the sweetest. I was doubting if she would accept me that night cause there was this new boy she also gave attention, but to my surprise she did! We started dating, sweetest couple in town. till she..."
"Cheated on you, said she wasn't interested anymore, had more interest in a new guy" Flora cut in. She already grew soft and teary as Allen talked. She knew it always ended one of that way. A good relationship always ended with one of that reason.
"I wished" Allen softly said. He check his watch for the time,picks his phone on his desk and turned to Flora. "Its late, we should get going" he stood to his feet and walked out. Flora slowly stood too and walked behind him, he looked hurt to be asked more question.
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He parked at the front of her house and sighed. They've been silent since they left the eatery and she really regret trying to bring his past up.
"Quick question Allen?" she lighten her mood better. "Is there like a free space in your house, I really can't stay alone. I can't bear it"
Allen chuckled "You mean..you need a place to stay?"
"Someone to stay with. Its very important for my heath and wellbeing"
"Well...I would discuss with Marcus about it. You can come stay with us when you feel like it." he gave her a grin. She smiled. They get down from the car and he escort her to the door.
"Thank you for bringing me home boss" she smiled widely and he nod. She paused and look at him. She might have made him smile but it was just for a short time.
"What did Bella do?" she managed to ask. He glared at her for sometime and smiled.
"I didn't ask you about your relationship life. Tell me about it" he diverted the topic.
"Oh. There's really nothing to talk about" she flushed. She would be li so happy telling him about Yvonne and her, but he was sad. It was not the right time.
He nod in agreement and sigh. "Bella...died" he broke.
Flora's heart skipped at the words she heard from Allen, she wasn't expecting that reply. She shook her head and flinch back a bit. He must have been hurt, he loved her, she.. how did she die? No. She couldn't ask that kind of question. It would break him down more. She see him look at the sky as he tries to hold the tears about to fall from his eyes. She didn't know how she could console him. She moved closer to him and hugged him. He was stiff.
"I'm sorry Allen" she apologized, sorry for Bella's death, sorry for bringing it up. Allen gulped loudly as he held his tears his check. He released her hug and move to his car. He stayed in there for some second ,his heads on his steering as his voice broke. He sobbed hard and hard as hit the horn button countless time.
Flora stood watching him from the car and tears roll down her eyes. She was at fault. She was definitely at fault.
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"I'll leave now. I'll check up on you tomorrow" Marcus said to Jenifer. She look up from where she laid and wipe the tears from her eyes. He was leaving? No he shouldn't. She know she hasn't been giving him attention and has just been crying all day, but she was grieving and he should definitely stay with her. She had no one else! it was just him!
"Marcus don't leave!" she ran to the door to meet him. She laid her head on his chest. "Don't leave please. I don't want to be alone!" she sobbed. He raised her head up and hold her face wiping her tears. He give her a small kiss on the lip.
"Stella would be worried too" he said sadly. Jenifer didn't care if Stella would be worried. She was not okay and Marcus should be there for her. She kissed him back intensely and starts pulling his shirt off. If there was anyway to hold him she would. He carried her on his waist and deepen the kiss. As Much as he wanted to go, he could not resist her, he pull off her clothes and suck on her breast, she groan with pleasure and he carried her to the bed. He raised her skirt up and put his hands between her thighs. No one would blame her for her loud scream.
She was moaning while mourning.