Querencia

Thirty Two

Chika's POV

"Today was the day she died"

I scrolled through messages from my brother's as tears welled up in my eyes. Despite it being years now, I still couldn't get over her death.

Dele😊😚😒 - 10:19 am

Are you good? Do you need someone with you now?

Dele was so sweet but I wanted to be alone to remember her. She has never left my memory, her smiles, her cooking, her hugs. I missed my mother every day, but Dad couldn't care less, he was away with his mistresses.

"Chi, do you know where Ave went?" Carrie asked as she stretched.

"No" I replied trying to hide the tremble in my voice.

Carrie looked at me before checking something on her phone. Her demeanor changed as she looked at me. She had just checked the date, 16th November.

"Chi, are you okay?" She asked coming to sit beside me.

Carrie wrapped her hands around me as I cried.

"I know, I know it hurts okay but you'll be fine. I am here for you, we all are" She reassured.

Carrie was the friend that could easily comfort you even if she wasn't doing so well herself.

"Bamidele texted me. He wanted to see how you are holding up" She informed.

"Yeah?" I asked and she nodded.

"You are so lucky Chi, he really likes you" She said with a sad glint in her eyes.

I smiled at her before something shiny in her hand caught my attention. It didn't seem like a knuckle ring, it seemed more intentional.

"Promise ring?" I asked nodding to her hand as she be blushed.

"Just a random gift" She replied laughing.

I had missed her laughter so much, she had seemed so much like a ghost since she came back.

"You seem so much happier today" I observed and she smiled sadly.

"Sometimes we miss the feeling of happiness that we mimick it" She replied before going into the bathroom.

The door opened and Bisi walked in looking utterly dishevelled. She had a light in her eyes that I found interesting.

"Hey" I said and she observed my facial demeanor.

"Shit" she cussed "Chi, I am so sorry how are you today, have you been crying?".

"I am fine... honestly. No need to worry about me, let's talk about you. How are you Bisola" I said.

She seemed to be in thoughts for a moment before replying "I am good now, I guess".

"You seem brighter than usual, may I know why?" I asked and she blushed nervously.

"Well, uhm...Kamsy' and I kissed" She replied biting her lips nervously as my jaw dropped to the floor.

"No shit, damn gurl" I hyped "Oh my God, I want all the tea".

.....

After Bisi explained everything to me, I was so happy that Kamsy' was finally seeing her but I was scared for her. I didn't want Kamsy' to take advantage of her feelings for him.

"B, I know you are happy and stuff but still be careful okay" I advised and she nodded.

"I know" She replied.

Carrie's POV

"Let go of my jaw" I cried as his nails dug deep into my flesh.

"Where the fuck were you yesterday night and why the hell did you agree to work with Alex, you bitch. Are you fucking stupid?" He asked slapping me.