I hate Angelina. Every nerve ending in my body is electrified with hatred.
I never thought that so much bitch could be in that petite body of hers.
Maybe all of this was for the best.
To hell with Angelina.
But what did she mean by I was a distraction?
She's too mysterious for her own good it's starting to make her seem like an obnoxious bitch, which she was.
I don't even know what pulls me towards her. But I know that I really want to get a fucking axe and cut this invisible string that draws me to her.
I put my headphones on and plunged into my work.
Music is a life savior.
It takes you to an isolated world.
It takes your mind off Angelina.
Two hours of drudgery and 2 coffees later, I had just one task left to do.
I saw Lilly waving at me signaling my third Borgia was ready.
I made my way to the counter while checking my phone and reached for my coffee without looking.
That's when I touched something. Or someone.
It was her.
I had touched Angelina's delicate hand.
"Umm, that's mine" I said when I noticed she was reaching for my Borgia
"Umm, no it's not, look behind your arm." She said in the sassiest tone ever.
Of course when I looked, I found another Borgia with my name on it.
"Wait, you already had Borgia a couple of days earlier, I thought you liked change?" I asked raising my eyebrows.
"And you care because?" she said coldly.
"Never mind" I said making my way back to my place.
Indiscriminately, I turned around and faced her.
"Okay Angelina this question has been killing me"
"Go ahead" She said rolling her eyes while marching back to her place.
She gestured for me to sit down.
I was surprised but I sat down without complaining.
"Okay so what did you mean when you said I was a distraction to you?" I asked.
She sighed.
"I have other stuff to focus on" she said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"No but like how am I a distraction to you" emphasizing on the 'I'and 'you'
"I'll tell you how so you could stop annoying me with your questions and leave me be" she said raising her voice.
"That day we were talking I lost track of time, it was a Tuesday and that's the only day in the week where morning visits at the hospital are unavailable, they only offer night visits. And I have to visit my brother precisely on this day because my parents have work at night. And on THIS day, my brother's results were coming out. So while I was busy sipping coffee and having a futile and totally unnecessary conversation with you, I should've been with my brother, expecting his results. When dad called, he asked how the results were, so I went bolting to the hospital only to find that visiting hours were over. It was the only day I skipped a visit and this was the day he really required my support and just to know that someone was there." She paused taking her breath then gathered her thoughts and went on. "After receiving a lecture from my parents about responsibility, we called the doctor and he announced the results; End-stage Chronic Kidney Disease." She finished exasperated and tears falling down her cheeks.
I was left tongue-tied. It's like all the words in the whole universe vanished.
And suddenly, I didn't hate Angelina anymore. All the hatred I had felt towards her this morning had wholly dissipated.
But when words fail, actions speak.
So I went and hugged Angelina. God knows she needed this.
She didn't hug me back at first, then she totally let herself go and started sobbing, clutching to my shirt as if her life depended on it.
"I don't know what to do, I can't lose him" she repeated over and over.
"Shh, everything's gonna be okay" I said stroking her luxuriant natural hair.
She pulled away quickly "I don't know what has gotten into me, I'm sorry, you should go" she said wiping her tears.
"No Angelina, it's okay, I'm here for you" I said reassuringly.
Her eyes softened for a moment then she said "I'm sorry, but I can't afford for this to happen again, thank you, but I don't need you in my life"
"Angelina, listen to me, I'm not pitying you, I'm just saying I'm here. You need someone and it's not right to keep all your emotions bottled up. It's okay to feel weak every now and then, it's okay to let your guard down and let someone help strengthen you. Talk to me. Tell me all about your brother. Tell me what you love about him. Tell me about your favorite memories together. Tell me about you. Tell me why you like coming here every day. Tell me about your ambitions. Let me in. I promise I won't keep you away from anything. What do you say?" I said breathlessly.
She didn't answer for a moment as if considering the offer "Alright. Maybe this will be for my own good" she finally said.
The amount of happiness I felt at her response was indescribable. I was practically fist bumping myself.
"Oh and I got Borgia today because it reminded me of you" she said smiling.
And even though her eyes were red from crying, as well as the bridge of her nose, it was still the most charming thing I've ever seen.
As for my smile, I'm pretty sure it practically reached my ears.
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I did NOT forget to update hahaha (I totally did omg) anyways, here it is!
Can you guys just look at how gorgeous the new cover is😍😍 Thanks again herluminous ❤️❤️
So I started writing Sonder since last December and looking back at it now I think it needs some editing idk I'm not entirely convinced with the first couple of chapters but it gets a whole let better I swear!
Also, I'm taking part in the #SCONTEST2016 and the theme is 'Whisked Away' which I really really like. So I posted my entry and I'd love it if y'all could check it out, it's called "With Love, from Italy" and you'll find it in my works.
Yeah that's it😂
Love,
Mia x
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