"You okay Brittney?" Both Alex and Vally asks and I just nod. Realising what I just did I curse myself for giving him more proof. I pick up the broken pieces and throw them in the nearby bin.
After five minutes of cleaning up I join the two.
"It's a beautiful day isn't it?" I say lightening the mood.
"Yeah, it is indeed. It's a perfect weather for fishing" Vally says and I look away avoiding his eye contact.
"Stop playing the games" Alex says after swallowing the piece of cake. I look at Vally and then back at Alex. Can't he just let it go and pretend as if nothing has ever happened. What is wrong with my family.
"What games?" I play dum. I won't let him win. It's not yet the perfect time for the truth to come out. I agree that it will come out one day just not today. "I know that you and Vally have been seeing each other lately" he says giving more detail and I can feel my heart beating as fast as a racing car.
"Vally, isn't there ain't nothing going on between us. We just neighbours" I say and look at Vally who looks like there is a storm brewing in his mind.
"Vally" I call out multiple times but he doesn't answer me. I kick his leg from underneath the table and he comes back to life. "Yeah, I mean she's not even my type" he backs me up.
"Shh, I know the truth. Vally looks at you in a very loveable and affectionate way that Is amusing... little did I know a guy like him will fall in love" Alex says and laughs a little. I look over at Vally who has a smirk making its way. How is he even bottling this?.
"The reason why I never warned you to leave her alone is because you guys really love each other and I see no reason for me to stop it. Brittney is human just like you are and it's necessary for us human to have a loved one, especially now that she broke it off with that bastard, she still deserves love....." He says looking at both me and Vally.
At least there is someone who understand me. I feel my cheeks heat up so I look away. I know i shouldn't be shy but I just can't help it. "I trust you with her and that's why I'll give you her, just make sure you don't break her heart cause I'll break those knees and feed them to my dogs" Alex says putting his hand over Vallys shoulder. I just can't help but smile at what I'm seeing.
Two of my favourite men getting along. "I promise to love her no matter what" Vally tells Alex who seems convinced. We all sit and talk a little about me and Vallys plans together until Vally leaves.
"Thank you Alex for understanding" I thank him.
"It's only a pleasure. Just promise you will tell Natalie about this sooner cause she cares about you as much as you care about her " honestly I really would love to tell Natalie about this sooner but I got more reasons why I shouldn't tell her then I should which is a negative.
The rest of the day goes fast and now it's supper time. "Brittney, I thought about your situation" Natalie says and I stop eating and stare at her. I'm trying to get an answer from her face expression but she is just too good at hiding it.
"And?" I ask as she takes her time to speak.
"I think it's only fair enough for me to let you move out cause you growing up and need your own space" she says and I start smiling. Two good news in one day. Today is just my day.
"Thank you so so so so much" I say over and over. "Wait, there is more..." She says and I bite my inside cheeks. I knew she wouldn't just let it slide like this. There has to be something else going on in her mind.
"Always remember that this is your home. This will always be your home never forget that. No matter what this is home and you'll always be welcomed" she says wiping the tears from her eyes.
"Aunty, you really leaving us?" Little Reece asks.
"No, I'm not. I'll always be with you" I look down at him. I am getting emotional as I can see the sadness all over his face and hear the hurt in his voice. We have grown a strong bond and I'm just about to break it off by leaving. I know how he must be feeling losing a friend at a very young age.
"Promise" he gives me his pinky.
"Promise" I say joining my pinky with his little one.
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"I'm glad you decided on this" Lorraine says as we stand outside watching the men put my belongings in the truck. Today is the day where I'm finally moving out.
"It wasn't an easy one but yeah it's happening" I say looking at Natalie whose shouting at the guy that almost dropped the box. I know she's just taking out her frustrations on him cause there is no problem.
"I wish Vally was as emotional as you are" Lorraine says looking down. I fold my arms and look at her making sure to hide my pity.
"He just upped and left. But his big enough so I don't worry too much" she says covering her sadness with a laugh. I wonder why Vally always hurts her knowing that she is the only one that cares about her. This whole thing to him is just a phase whilst to her it means a lot.
"Right, sis we ready" Natalie comes and disturbs my thoughts. I shake my head and go take my handbag. This is it. I'm leaving for good. I take one last look at the place I found love and could finally call a home. Closing the door I enter the car and Alex drives us to my new apartment with the truck behind us.
It only takes us one hour drive from Natalie's. The place is a flat with four houses and one of them upstairs is the one I'll be renting. We enter the house to find it clean. It's first the lounge then the kitchen and there are only three rooms, toilet and a bathroom and two bedrooms.
The first room is locked in which I'm guessing is for my roommate so I take the other room. There is a single bed, wardrobe and a study table with a chair. Just perfect for a young working girl.
The men help put my things in the room and after that they leave. "It's not bad so I won't argue with you" Natalie says taking a seat in the lounge. We all sit together and they lecture me about responsibilities which I just ignore. I'm big enough to know what's right and wrong.
"Okay we leaving now" Alex says and they all take turns to hug me and wish me luck. Natalie hugs me but they have too pull her off me and drag her to the car.
Everyone leaves and now I'm sitting in my room alone. "I made it" I say throwing myself on the bed and feeling independence take over. Closing my eyes and taking a deep breath I hear the door open. I stand up excitedly to go and meet my roommate. I hope she's nice.
"You must be Martha" I say but shock takes over as I'm met by Vally.
"What you doing here?" I ask him. He smirks first and then sits down on the couch all relaxed. He wants to get me into trouble. I can't have my roommate see him here.
"I live here" He says and I stand still. How did I not come to know about this.
"Yes, I lied to you and Lorraine about stupid Fucking Martha and moving out to another house. I hired a girl to pretend and it Fucking worked. That's the Fucking truth" he says scratching his ear. That's a very brilliant plan but poor Lorraine when she finds out the truth.
"You so into trouble" I say jumping on his lap. He smirks and puts his arms around me before pulling me into a deep longing kiss.
"To our freedom, baby" he says breaking off the kiss and pulling off my shirt.
"Our freedom" I say kissing him on the neck.
(And some freaking shit happened😂)
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