Marie's POV
I woke up to the sound of pitter patter of rain tapping on my window. I then attempted to open my eyes slowly,but failed to open them fully. Instead,I remained in my soft cocoon of a blanket and listened to the rain. It was relaxing. I slept well last night. I slept so well that I'd almost forgotten why I was even sad.
After I think 30 minutes,I finally got the strength to get out of bed. I slid my feet across the floor as I walked to the kitchen,my stomach grumbling softly. I covered my mouth with my hand,catching a yawn. I noticed that the apartment was really quiet. Normally,Julia would be watching Jamie Oliver right now,the sound of the tv would wake me up. But today,I woke up by myself. With no sounds of tv blaring outside my room. Today was quiet.
I sniffed the air,catching a slight whiff of pancakes. I closed and opened my eyes several times,trying to get used to the brightness of the light above the dining table. A note was left on the table with my name scrawled upon it. Curious, I flipped it open and read it mentally. I didn't have the power to actually read it out loud yet.
Marie,
I'm with Tom right now. I'll be back before lunch. Then,we'll take a walk together as promised. I made you breakfast,and there's also a bowl of fruits in the fridge if you want. Hope you're feeling better. I'll see you in a while. XOXO,Julia.
A small smile crept it's way onto my lips as I finished reading her small letter,appreciating her effort for making breakfast for me. I pulled the food cover away to reveal my favourite, pancakes. I grabbed a fork from one of the drawers and some honey. As I drizzled the honey across the pancakes, I stabbed my fork into the pancake,breaking off a piece and placing it into my tongue. I had completely forgotten absolutely everything about her plans with Tom. I couldn't help but feel extremely jealous and angry at him. I stabbed into the pancake again,harshly. So hard that it made a loud clink sound. I didn't realize how angry I was at something so harmless. I shouldn't be angry. Let alone jealous. Besides,who was it that encouraged Julia to go for it? Me,sadly. I don't regret it. No,I don't. I just wished that he would give it a break and let other people hang out with Julia. It can't always be him.
Am I being selfish?
I tried to ignore my thoughts. It isn't as easy as you think it'd be. I'm trying to force away the thoughts and accusations that I have of Tom. I'm trying to understand that he's just a guy who likes Julia. That he isn't out to get me. That he isn't going to steal her from me for eternity. But it sure felt that way. I don't hang out with her as much as we'd use to. We don't go for lunch together at the coffee shop anymore. Well,technically we do but instead she's sitting with him at another table leaving Brady and I to ourselves. I rolled my eyes hard at that thought.
After my peaceful breakfast,I decided to call Brady,ask him what he was doing since it was a Saturday. I dialed his number using the house phone. Tapping my foot impatiently,I waited for his voice to come through the phone.
"Hello?"
"Brady,it's Marie. Thanks for the flowers." I said.
"Oh,Marie!" He said surprised that it was me. He didn't say anything after that. Weird.
"Yes?" I said breaking the awkward silence he had created.
"Oh,nothing. I was just surprised that you're talking to me."
"Why? You're my friend,I talk to friends?" I chuckled,not liking where this is going.
"I thought you were mad at me or something." He said unsure.
"I'm not mad at you." I laughed. "I was wondering if you were doing anything today. I'm bored. Julia's out with Tom." I rolled my eyes at my mention of Tom.
