Love? Maybe

Chapter 8

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Jide’s POV

I didn’t mean for things to go this way. That day I was on my way home when a trailer suddenly crashed into my car. I blacked out after the incident for about three hours according to the doctor.
The doctors didn’t think I was going to make it and I actually died at a point and I came back to life after I had been pronounced dead. The doctor didn’t want anyone to know that I was alive until I woke up so he couldn’t tell anyone else I was still alive because he didn’t want to give anyone false hope if I ended up dying again.

I was transferred to another hospital and when I finally woke up a month later, I had no memories of my past or who I was. My memories started to come back after I  saw Ada again.
I was too scared to tell her who I was after I got my memories back because I remembered what caused the accident in the first place.
“So is that all?” she asked when I was done and I nodded

“So do you know that Emerald was your first love? The girl who broke your heart back then.” She asked out of the blue

I was not expecting her to know about this. How did she even find out?

“How did you know? “ I asked

“I asked Emerald a few questions after going through an old album of hers. I can’t believe you knew about it and didn’t say anything. “

“I only just found out recently. It was the day before the accident that I found out. “

I noticed her face loosen a little as she dropped the book she had been holding.

“So what happens to us now?” she asked
Honestly, I didn’t know how to answer her question. On one hand, I  loved Ada very much. We had known each other for about twenty years now. On the other hand, I  had finally found my first love who was the main reason I became a playboy in the first place.  Unfortunately, she just happened to be Ada’s stepsister and the person Ada hated the most.

“I don’t know “

“Really? Why are you so confused? Why can’t you choose? “

“Why do you hate Emerald so much?” I  managed to ask

I could see her face tightening again as she clenched her fists.

“I’m surprised that you’re asking me now, four years later. “

“Really, it has been that long?”

She nodded.

“On my twenty first birthday, my dad got me a car that she had apparently been asking her father for but never got. It was the exact model and colour that she wanted.  She got upset and lashed out at everyone especially my dad for not getting her a new car. The next day, I took the car out for a ride and almost got into an accident because the brakes refused to work. When I got out of the car to check what was wrong with it, I  realized that someone had messed with the brakes. “

“I got home and confronted her about it and she admitted to messing with my car. I went to tell my dad but since I didn’t have any proof, he refused to believe me.”

“I packed my luggage that day and didn’t speak to my father until a few months ago when he finally apologised for what he did.”

“How come I didn’t know about this? “ I asked when she was done

“If my own father didn’t believe me, I felt like no one else would. “

I felt bad for hurting her and judging her for hating her stepsister without knowing the full story behind it. She had been through a lot ever since she lost her mom when she was thirteen.

“Do you still have feelings for her?”

Yet another question I was not expecting. I couldn’t say no because I still harboured some  feelings for my first love even though she rejected me in front of the entire school back then.

“Look, I think we should take a break. We both need to sort out our feelings and to be honest, I can’t deal with all of us right now. It’s  just too much at the moment. “

We sat there in silence  for a few minutes until Ada decided that she had had enough and opened the door to find all our friends there. Turns out that they had been listening in on our conversation. I couldn’t deal with any questions right then so I just took my keys and went home.


Ada's POV

I was still shocked at what I just heard. My friends comforted me as I  broke down in tears. Fred sat beside me the entire time which kind of made me feel better.

He was the last one to leave later in the evening. He was reluctant to leave but I assured him that I would be fine on my own.

My eyes were still puffy from crying but I was feeling better now that I had cried my heart out. I was looking for what to eat when I heard a knock on my door.

I closed the cupboard and went to answer the door.

“Fred? I thought I told you to go home. What are you doing here? “I asked

“Can I spend the night? “ He asked

I was surprised by the fact that he wanted to spend the night at my house when he lived with Ally.

“Are you sure everything’s okay between you and Ally ?” I asked

“We just had an argument and she kicked me out. Anyway, can I spend the night? “

“Sure, come in"

“Thank you" he replied, closing the door behind him

“I was just about to make noodles. Would you like some?” I asked

“Sure. Is there anything I can help you with?” he asked

“Just keep me company. I’m actually glad I don’t have to spend the night alone. “

He smiled as we walked to the kitchen.


Fred’s POV

Okay so I didn’t tell her exactly what happened between Ally and I. After I got home , Ally confronted me about why I spent more time with Ada than with her.

“You just left her place and now you’re trying to call her again. “
“I just want to make sure that she’s okay. “

“You do this every time. You don’t even care about me about me like that. Two days ago, I was trying to tell you about my day but you ignored me as soon as her call came in.”

“So what’s your point? “ I asked

“Do you have feelings for Ada?”

I was way too stunned to say anything. I knew I had been hanging out with Ada more these days and I really enjoyed spending time with her. I felt free around her , more than I ever did with Ally.

“Answer me Fred. Do you have feelings for her or not?”

“Why are you asking me that question? “

“Because I saw the way you kept staring at her while we at her house. You were focused on her the entire time. You barely even looked at me. It was like I no longer existed. You even got to her house before I did. “

“Why are you even bringing it up? Ada is our friend and she is always there for us when we need her so it’s only right that we are there for her also when she needs us.”

“That doesn’t mean that my boyfriend should forget that I exist.”

“That’s not what I meant. “ I replied and my phone started ringing again. I looked at it and wasn’t surprised to see Ada.

“See she’s even calling you now. Aren’t you going to answer it?” Ally asked

I answered it and told Ada that I’d call her later and I cut the call.

“What more do you want from the me? I’m trying my best to be a good boyfriend but you are making it so difficult. “

“I can’t deal with this anymore. You are going to have to choose between us. “

“Are we really doing this now? I want to  sleep please. I’ve had a long day.”
I tried to climb the stairs but she blocked my path.

“You’re not going anywhere until you choose. “

“So I can’t even go to bed in my own house again?”

“Just answer my question and you can go upstairs. “

By this point, I was already frustrated and I lashed out at her.

“Look, I’m sick and tired of these nonsense. I’ve had a really long day and the last thing I want to do right now is argue with. Let’s just forget about all these and go to bed please.”

“I asked you if you have feelings for Ada and you refused to answer me so you’re not going anywhere. “

“What difference will it make if I do have feelings for her? Is it going to change anything if I tell you that I’ve liked her for over four years now? “

“But we’ve been together for five years. “ Ally replied, almost falling on the stairs.

I realize  that I just told her that I liked Ada.

“Just forget what I just said and let’s go to bed.”

“No I can’t forget what you just said.  Do you even realise what you jusr said?  We’ve been together for five years and you’ve been in love with her for four.”

“I’m not in love with her.”

“Don’t even try to deny it. It’s written all over your face. “

“Is it that obvious?”

“Yes. I can’t believe you’re actually in love with her. I mean, where did I go wrong? What on earth did I do to deserve this? “

“I’m sorry. I never meant for things to go this way.”

“There you go again.  Apologising for something you will still  repeat. You know what, I  think we should break up. I can’t stand my boyfriend being in love with my friend. I love you but clearly you are in love with her and I can’t compete with that.”

I couldn’t argue with her because it was all my fault. I couldn’t help myself. I was about to go upstairs when Ally pushed me aside and told me to leave. I didn’t protest. I just grabbed my car keys and found myself here.

“So would you like eggs or sausages with your noodles? “ Ada asked

“How about both?” I asked

“Are you sure?”

I nodded and she smiled at me. I was glad that she let me stay the night.

“I’ll  be travelling in a few days. “ she suddenly said out of the blue
“Where are you going? “ I asked

“I’m not sure yet. Maybe Hawaii. I need to get away from everything. I need  to clear my head.”

“So when are you coming back? “I asked, leaning on the sink

“I don’t know yet. It depends on how long it takes me to clear my head. “

I nodded slightly. She did need a break though. She looked so tired.

“Make sure you settle things with Ally before I come back. “

I just smiled. There was no way we were getting back together.

Uh oh, things are finally changing. What's going to happen now? Leave your suggestions in the comments.