The Precious Figure

Chapter 4

My hands froze. I stared blankly at the phone and read the text over and over again. Was I dreaming? Chocolate?

My sweaty hands trembled as I punched on the keyboard.

Chocolate?

I could see the 'typing' symbol and my eyes widened in anticipation. Minutes later, a message popped up.

Yes, chocolate.

My lips twitched in a smile as I was typing,

Why chocolate?

You're sweet, lovely and addicting just like chocolate. The colour of your skin also makes the name perfect for you.

I could feel the rush of blood to my veins. I flopped on my bed and rested on my fluffy pillow.Hmm...

I typed and stared at the screen, awaiting a response from Najib. I didn't see the 'typing...' symbol and I hesitantly waited for a response.

What was he doing? Eating? Reading?

Fareedah, can I ask you something really awful? -Najib.

Bring it on. -Fareedah.

If I say it, hope you won't smack my head when we meet?-Najib.

Hahaha. No of course.-Fareedah.

Your dressing...don't you like colours? You can dress fashionable and still look decent you know?-Najib.

I couldn't reply...I really had no idea of what to say. I also knew that I didn't meet up to Najib's expectation...that I would never meet up to Najib's expectation.

I'm really sorry if I got you irked. It's a harmless question...I'm just curious...-Najib.

It's okay Najib. I love colours and I love to wear nice clothes. -Fareedah.

He seemed to take the whole day to finish typing and I toyed with the pink pouch that covered my phone.

Okay. By the way, my sister called me not less than an hour ago. She said she had travelled to Lagos for an art exhibition. Imagine...without my permission! Her course mates have written five tests and she's touring the states in Nigeria. Am I not a good brother? -Najib.

I'm sorry Najib. I believe she'll realize her mistakes and appreciate you soon. -Fareedah.

Thank you, Fareedah. Talking to you has made me feel really better. Will you be in school next tomorrow? I want you to meet my sister and we can go out after then.-Najib.