SOULMATES

Six...

PERCY'S POV..

She was always away from the house. It was obvious she was avoiding me but we needed to talk. I had been able to keep myself checked for the past days but I didn't think I could keep playing games. I'd go insane if I didn't talk to her soon, if I didn't hold her in my arms. Even if it was for a second.

I needed to make her understand that I had to do what I did because of the love I have for her. She needed to know that I've leaved the worst three years of my life knowing that I put tears on her face. She needed to know that no one in the world could ever take her place in my heart and that I still loved her and if only She'll forgive me,things could go back to the way it used to be and I promise never to hurt her......

what was I saying? She had a son with another man and I'm sure they've got plans of settling down. She's obviously moved on and her choice was quite predictable right from the start . Harold had always been sweet and gentle with her, unlike me. why wouldn't she choose him over me? Moreover, I don't think my sins were forgiveable.

"Bro,we need to talk." Louis barged into my thoughts.

"Is something wrong?" I asked.

"Obviously! You've not been yourself since we came into this house. What's the matter with you? And why is no one talking about going home to your parents as planned before? We were just going to spend a week. It's been what, two weeks?"

I cussed under my breath. How could I bring myself to leave this place after seeing Phoebe like this?

" I'm fine....trust me."

I wanted to avoid the topic of leaving. I couldn't leave. I'll only do that with Phoebe by my side which seemed more than impossible. Her presence was torturing me. It was so hard not to push her against the damn wall and take her right there anytime we crossed paths in the hallways.

I hardly got any sleep hearing the shower ran and knowing she was two doors away, standing naked under the water. But I couldn't bring myself to leave. I'll be more miserable. I'd take seeing her face everyday over anything else, even if she seem to have a permanent frown directed at me and wouldn't say a word to me

"No you are not.why do you choose to keep it to yourself? You've always told me everything."

Turns out my Best friend knew me better than I thought he did. I looked around desperately, hoping to find an escape. I couldn't tell him yet. I didn't want to talk about it.

"You won't understand....."  I began quietly.

A knock at the door interrupts me and I sighed in relief.A voice peeped in,

" dinner is ready".

"We'll talk about this after dinner". He said as we made our way out.

Jollof rice has always been one of my favorite food. I couldn't take my eyes off her as she dished out the food, ignoring the glare from her brother. Phoebe, beautiful as always.

I remember the very first time she agreed to honour my invitation to one of our usual parties. God! My eyes went wide when she came walking in with her friend. She had on a simple knee level dress. Blue in colour with shinny pearls from the waist downward.

She was the talk of the day and I could not help but wear a big smile through out the party as people seemed to be monitoring our every step. I was so proud I had such a girl at my end which is why I did not hesitate to knock out the front teeth of that stupid guy she tried to make me jealous with.

Nessa had always been a threat to her and I was stupid enough to hang around her,trying to prove to the whole world that I was the same jerk and nothing has changed, she hasn't changed me. But I was defeated at the end when I reacted in the typical jealous boyfriend style when that boy tried to kiss her. She was mine... going to be mine soon and I didn't tolerate any piece of shits touching her.