MINE

Mine (Part Seven).

The next day...
I realized Viv was distant which didn't sit right with me. I followed her everywhere till she told me what was worrying her. "Hey, hey wait! Tell me what is wrong, Viv. Come on." I yelled to get her attention. "Please!!!" I added. "Jay is considering mom and dad being together. Can you imagine? Jay! As shocking as it is, I feel he had no choice." She replied. "What's his point?" I asked. Look at my mom Kay, right now he is the only thing that makes her the happiest woman alive. She hasn't been this happy in years. Looking at her smiles, I feel guilty but it's hard for me to accept it, it just is". We held on to each other for a minute. "I understand how you feel Viv, but just know that Jayne's happiness depends on getting back with her husband whether you like it or not." "But what if he cheats again?" She asked. "That's her problem Viv. I know I sound selfish right now but really, Jayne is a grown woman and she probably knows what's best for her. Please give her this happiness she yearns for. You know it's been a while." I said still holding on.

She went back and looked at me. "I am ready to let her smile again." She said. We left feeling better, at least I felt better, knowing Viv wasn't an easy person to talk to when it came to her mother's affairs. Viv was Jayne's better half, I must say.

One casual Saturday, I received a text from a random number, "Hi beautiful". "Umm...hi? Who is this please?" I asked. "This is Hudson, beautiful. I hope you are doing good?" He replied. "Hudson? How did you get my number?" "Your soon to be ex-boyfriend gave me your number." His reply got me so mad. I immediately called Vamus to find out if he sent my number to him. He picked on the third ring. "Vamus? Did you give my number to Hudson?" I asked as soon as he picked up. "Yes babe, he asked for your number. Why do you sound so mad?" He asked. "Why are you so unconcerned? Hudson doesn't look like a good guy, oh and he is hitting on me for your information." "Really? You never said anything about Hudson the other day, did you?" No I didn't because I thought he was a good friend but his messages aren't sounding like he is one." "Come on babe, calm down. Hudson is only joking with you. Just play along, that is just who he is. Very jovial, trust me he means no harm." "He means no harm huh...". "Yes Kay, really. Just go along with it. Is that okay? Please, he is my best friend and I do not want any awkwardness between us." I had to calm down. "Alright babe. I'd play along". I replied. "Thank you. Have you had lunch yet?". He asked trying to change the subject. "Yes, I had tocos with chili. I'd call you back babe." I replied and hanged up. No matter how sure Vamus felt about his friendship, something kept me thinking Hudson wasn't a good friend, I do not know why.

I played along for days like Vamus asked me to although nothing in me felt like Hudson was only joking around. Vamus and I met two weeks after due to some family issues he said he had. He refused to tell me what exactly it was though. Deep down I was glad I got that two weeks away from him because it gave me time to plan for his birthday which was in 5 weeks time. I looked for a venue and contacted if not all, most of his friends on social media. I couldn't wait to throw him a big suprise party.

As at now, we are taking a stroll on the beach. Our favorite place in the world. "Vamus?" "Yes babe". "Where do you see us in some years to come?" I asked breaking the silence. He turned at once and gave a grin. He turned back and said, "I see you looking like a goddess in a beautiful white dress as you walk down the aisle". Those words gave me goosebumps. I was exited to death. "What about you?" He asked locking his fingers into mine. "Well, I see you in tears as you watch me walk down the aisle looking like a goddess". We laughed over my reply. "But seriously Vamus, I cant wait to be yours forever." I said. He turned and kissed my forehead. "I can't wait for us to be with each other forever". He said. We stayed silent for some minutes.
"I'd be back in a jiffy, I'd like to use the washroom." I excused myself for some minutes. Immediately I came back, I saw Vamus going through my phone. "Ummm wrong move, totally wrong," I said to myself. "Vamus? What are you doing?" I asked furiously. "What is all this? Huh, what the hell is this?" He asked showing my phone screen to me. I realized he had gone through my chat with Hudson. "Why are you asking? I spoke to you about him and you asked me to play along so I did." I replied as I snatched my phone. Immediately, he got up, held my wrist and begun pulling me towards the gate. "Wait, where are we going". I yelled. "To confront that bastard." He replied in anger. Wow he was that jealous?

As soon as we got there, Vamus begun to yell his name. "Come on Vamus. You told me he meant no harm so why this tantrum?" I asked trying to pull him back into the car. "I was wrong, let go of me". He replied yanking his hand. Hudson came out wondering what was wrong with his friend. "Dude, dude what's all this yelling?" "Hudson said". Soon vampires begun to gather, I was so scared they were going to fight so I stood in the middle of them before anything else happened. "Really? You are hitting on my girl? I thought we were friends." "Come on Vamus, we are friends. Friends save their friends girlfriends from being hurt. From nowhere, Nea yells. "No Hudson, leave it for Vamus to say". "Leave what?" I got curious. "Leave what?" I asked again. "My lovely Khadeen Miller. Did your boyfriend tell you he is 15years old? Not only that, did he tell you why he is burnt on not celebrating his birthday with you? Do you know what his family crisis is? No? Let me tell you then. He might die at sunset on his 16 birthday, week high is on Halloween. He has been away for two weeks without frequent texts and calls because he was teaching you how to live without him. It's just something our vampire group goes through. It's like a forever transition." Hudson replied, breaking my spirit. I was dating a 15years old vampire all along? And he might die in a month and a week? I was speechless till Vamus pounced on him. "No Vamus! No more. Let's go home. Please let's go home." I held his wrist and pulled him with me. "You are dead" He turned and said to Hudson. On my way, I heard Nea say, "you are such a disgrace, Hudson.".

I stayed silent the whole ride home whilst all Vamus could do was apologize. Honestly, I didn't even have the heart to look at him, even for a second.

Immediately I got down, I slammed the door in his face and walked towards the gate. He quickly grabbed on to my arm, "please Kay, just look at me please!" I yanked my arms with force and went home. I had the keys so I got in and locked the door behind me.