MY HOTTIE

Chapter 10

All my life, I've enjoyed the gift of loneliness. To some people it could be seen as a curse but to me it wasn't. It saved me from unnecessary headache. Right now, that very headache I had been avoiding has initially come back to hunt me. I have two offended people I have to deal with and I don't just know how best to go about it.

It's so frustrating. Both Melvin and Oliver are just so annoying. Why can't they just try to understand? I mean I'm I the one who has to keep understanding? I can't always be at the receiving end of their anger always right?

But maybe they both have a point. Melvin is right if he said I don't have the right to judge him. But I actually wasn't judging him when I said all that I said. I only wanted him to understand my point of view, but he had taken it too personal. And now Oliver; calling me selfish? Oh crap! I wasn't being selfish at all. I only wanted to complete our group. Okay maybe I admit I had Melvin's interest at heart the whole time, but I only was that pushy because I offended him and I was trying to make amends.

I frustratingly ran my hand through my hair as I sat on my bed reflecting on how exactly I would solve the beef I have with my two partners. Our presentation day is approaching quite rapidly and I don't want to give Caramel the opportunity to yet again voice out her hurtful remark at me.

I need to think of something! And I need to think of it fast!

I reached out for my rough book and began writing down some abstract thought. Okay, maybe Melvin is angry at me and so is Oliver, for me to be able to make them join back in acting this drama I'll a bait. What bait could I use?

Umm umm umm; what exactly does Oliver like?

My mind went round in circles trying to recall all the times we spent together and see exactly what he likes. The first time I saw him, he was lying on his blanket under the tree- Sleep. The time he to my house, he was so thrilled in finishing my breakfast- Food. And even when we went to Melvin's house; he couldn't help ravishing the cookie also- Food.

Okay now I know what exactly makes Oliver so happy, I could use that against him. He praised mum for her cooking talents and also Ms. Ryan. What if I remake mum's food and also ask help from Ms. Ryan with her cookie? It could be the bomb in soothing Oliver's anger towards me right? Great idea!

I quickly wrote down my plan. I can't possibly fail in this. I'll do whatever it takes to reconcile with Oliver and Melvin.

Now, what does Melvin hates or likes?

By the time mum and Paul had both retired to bed; I went down to the kitchen to see exactly where I could begin. For me to make exactly mum's dish, I need to figure out the ingredients she used.

Butter

Olive oil

Powdered garlic and ginger

Some African herbs

I kept murmuring to myself the ingredients I could recall. What else did I forget?

"Leah?" I was startled as I heard mum's voice. She stood by the kitchen door. I had been too engrossed in my thoughts that I didn't realize she had come down. "Oh sorry dear. Did I startle you?" she apologized.

"I didn't know you were there. I thought you had gone to bed." I didn't show a friendly face.

"I came to have a glass of water." She said.

"Okay. Goodnight." I turned to leave when I felt her hand on mine stopping me. "Is my baby still angry at me?" she asked. I hated it when she spoke that way. It made me feel  too weak. I didn't reply. "I noticed for three days now you've totally ignored me. Right before I wake from bed, you've already left for school. And before I come back from work you've retired to bed. I hardly see you anymore." She said.