Finding Myself

Chapter 4

Annabelle's POV

I feel so relieved since I've told Victor about Shawn. I really don't know why, but I do. Victor is so sweet. Its crazy though... You never would've thought my boyfriend broke up with me yesterday. Honestly, it makes me feel bad. I was 'going out' with someone when I was feeling someone else. Oh well.

I don't regret anything. Every thing I've done (both good and bad) has made me who I am today. Shockingly enough a few people like it.

Kennedy is coming over today, before we go to church tomorrow. I'm excited to talk to her and catch up. I've missed her so much this passed month. You never realize how much someone means until they're taken from you.

"Annabelle!" My Daddy hollered at me. "Kennedy is here!" When he said that I jumped out of my bed and bolted to the door.

"Kennedy!" I said as I hugged her tight. "I missed you so much." I said as I my grip.

"I missed you too. I'm so glad I could finally come over." She said stepping inside.

"Same, thank you Daddy." My Daddy nodded as he walked back into his room. "Here lets go in my room." We walked back to my room, and sat on my bed.

We were talking for hours. My Daddy had to tell us to go to quiet down a few times. I missed Kennedy so much.

"So, he lied to you twice about not talking to a girl.... Then didn't even defend you when she talked down on you?" I asked Kennedy, and she frowned nodded her head. I sucked my teeth and shook my head. "Why don't you just leave him?" she was quiet "I mean I know you love him, and whatever, but... you can't let him do that."

"I know, but I don't even care anymore. Everyone at school just- it seems like they all hate me." I tilted my head and confusion. "Desire wants to fight me again cause Lacey told her that I told Joseph to leave her." I shook my head.

"If only, if only..." I said as I laid down on my bed and shut my eyes.

"What do you mean?" Kennedy said as she propped her head up on her elbow.

"If only I was still at that school. None of this would be happening to you. I would be telling it to people straight. 'You mess wit her and she come cryin to me, Imma have you by ya neck'." Kennedy laughed, and I sat up. "I don't know why your laughing. I'm deadly serious." She slowly tried to catch her breath before she spoke.

"That's the funny part" she chuckled "I can so see you doing that" we both laughed, and I smiled and shrugged.

"I can't help myself." We laughed again. "Aight, lets go to sleep so we can be on time for church tomorrow." She nodded. I shut the lights off before laying back in bed. We continued talking until we fell asleep.

Victor's POV

So, Annabelle introduced me to her friend Kennedy on FaceTime. They seem like they've known each other forever. Kennedy seems like a real sweet girl, but something seemed off about Annabelle. I think I'll call her.

"Hello?" She asked with sleep in her voice.

"Sorry, didn't mean to wake you... I just needed to ask you something." I said rubbing the back of my neck, feeling bad for waking her. Her ex never let her go to sleep...

"Sure," she yawned "wassup"

"Are you okay?" I asked quickly.

"Yeah... why do ask?" She questioned, obviously confused at my question.

"I was just thinking bout when you introduced me to Kennedy, and you seemed bothered. I just wanted to make sure you're okay." I rambled off my reason, trying not to sound worried.

"Oh..." she sighed. "Yeah, Kennedy had told me about all this trouble she's been having at school. Between her disrespectful thing-of-a-boyfriend and the girla plotting against her, I'm worried about her." I could hear the worry in her voice.

"Oh... Well, maybe I can help." I replied. "Like, maybe we can bring her to church and pray for God to strengthen her judgement of choices." I added quickly.

"That's a good idea. I'll run it by her." She sounded slightly relieved. "Thank you so much Victor, you're the best."

"No prob, I'll let you get back to your nap now..." I blushed a little at her comment. I'm glad she can't see me.

"Aight, love you." She said before she hung up. I didn't even get the chance to reply. Annabelle just said she loves me.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Annabelle and Kennedy in the multimedia.