My Rainbow of Confusion

Chappie 26

Chapter 26: Poppe

Amber

Today is boring. I am bored.
I'm laying on Abe and I's bed waiting for Abe to come back.
He is the only one I talk to here since Alabama left.
I hope she's doing alright.
Today in school I saw Sam when our teacher called her out.
I feel so bad because everyone is staring at her like she's a run away from the zoo.
When we made eye contact my heart practically leaped out of my chest, but I turned my head super quick. Its for her own good. And for the sake of my sanity. I've been going nuts-o without her.
But my heart was beating too fast, and I could feel my face turning red faster than I could think about it.
Abe left for another meeting downtown.
I don't know what about, I've never asked.
Hopefully he isn't plotting to overthrow the government.
And if he is, I wouldn't be that surprised.
I let out a sigh and stand up.
I want something sweet to eat, but if I go in that kitchen I don't think I'll be able to hold my tongue. Especially if Titi has something cute to say.
If I call a servant I don't know who I will get. If Doc comes up here, he might just throw my food at me.
These people tend to act up when Mr Dip leaves the estate.
"Ugh, screw it." I say to no one, because no one else is in the room but me.
I open the door and start down the hall.
I take two lefts and one right and reach the grand stair case.
As I trot down I slip, almost going all the way down the stairs.
I grab hold of the railing and hold myself up.
"Shit." I mumble.
I reach down and touch my foot that is throbbing with pain.
The servants are looking at me. Most are snickering with joy.
How embarrassing.
Dan turns his head to me as slow as possible.
"Ms, are you alright?" He asks.
"Um," I look at my foot, its not bleeding so I guess I'm okay, "yes thank you, Dan."
He nods and walks away.
I look behind me at the step that threw me off.
It seems to have a shine to it.
Someone must have just waxed the stairs.
I turn back around and suddenly become conscious of the sappy, sticky, glob at the bottom of my foot.
I raise my leg and take off my sock.
Baby oil?
Someone sleeked the stairs with baby oil?
I laugh silently to myself and shake my head.
These people, are trying to kill me.
I told they act up when Abe isn't here.
But they are going to have go try a lot harder than that.
I continue my journey to the kitchen, keeping my socks off.
When I enter the kitchen I see Poppe who just stares at me.
"Hey Poppe, is there anything a girl can eat in here that is packed with sugar?" I smile.
I smile at Poppe because she is the only one I don't hate in this place.
Sure, the fact that she does not speak drives me a tad insane but overall, she has never done anything to me.
Expect for when she rated me out to Abe when Alabama and I were escaping but I don't hate her for it.
It was my plan to get captured.
I knew that if I told Poppe and added the words: don't tell Abe, that she would tell him.
I had a plan then, but right now, I'm just hoping my friends are psycho enough to come back again, and save me.
And this time, this time I'll do it right.
I tilt my head and look at Poppe.
"Poppe, you can talk to me." I say.
She blinks.
"Poppe, do you not like me?" I ask.
I couldn't care less whether or not she does or doesn't, I just want to see if I can get a sentence out of her, that doesn't have to do with Abe.
"No!" She suddenly squeaks.
"You don't like me?"
"I do!" Her face turns a bright red.
"Well, I like you too Poppe."
Her eyes widen, her face turning even more red.
Is she breathing?
She turns to the side and opens two cabinets.
"Here, are, is, the sugary snacks." She whispers.
I walk over to where she is standing. She moves to the side.
"Jesus Poppe, you act like you are going to get in trouble if you tell me where some food is." I laugh.
I look at her and expression is serious, and scared.
"No way." I say quietly.
She nods.
"Who said so? Abe? Because I'll tell him a thing or two-"
"No! T-Titi says.."
I grab her shoulders, her eyes go wide and she sucks in her breath.
I pull the girl closer, "Titi, is a bitch."
I release her and turn my attention back to the cabinet.
I grab an entire box of Little Debbie oatmeal cream pies.
"You do not have to listen to her, Poppe, and she could kiss my ass, you can tell her I said that." I say.
I turn my head to look at her and I see tears streaming down her face as she looks down.
I put the box on the counter.
"Oh Poppe I'm sorry, did I scare you?" I reach out to touch her again but I resist and draw my hand back.
"No, its just," She looks at me. "I didn't know."
I open my arms and before I could say anything Poppe's entire body rests on mine.
I embrace her in a warm hug, and I could instantly feel a connection.
The same connection I felt when I first met Sam.
Love.
I am gently stroking the back of Poppe's head when I hear Abe's voice in the main hall.
"Amber my love! I have returned!" He calls.
"Mr Dip, you have three missed calls and 7 very important emails you should consider taking a look at." Doc says to him.
Poor Abe, he barely gets a chance to breath around here.
"Poppe, do you want to come back to my room? We could eat these together." I shake the box of cookies.
Her eyes widen and she smiles. I have never seen this girl smile.
Her smile is so beautiful, so soft, I could break out in tears.
Then suddenly, her radiant expression is replaced by a sad one.
"Titi says-" she stops and starts to think.
Screw, Titi! I send a brain wave message to her.
"Okay, yes." Poppe looks at me.
I smile and take her hand.
I walk out of the kitchen and greet Abe.
"How have you been?" He kisses my head.
"Better now that I have a friend." I look at Poppe who shys away behind me.
Abe laughs and lets us go ahead.
Poppe and I are halfway up the stairs when there is a sudden commotion.
I look over the railing to see Crate, and Sam.

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