Beautiful Imperfections

FOURTY FOUR

Pearl's POV
I went through a whole lot of thinking before I put on my oversized denim jacket and wristwatch to complete my dressing. I wondered how I'll react when I see Trevor. I couldn't even sleep last night cause I talked to myself. I wasn't going to break down. I was going to be bold and look them in their faces seeing the guilt in their eyes and making them plead for forgiveness. And to let them know that no girl deserves to be treated that way.
That's really harsh but that's my aim for meeting up with them there.

I got into the Uber ride that I had already ordered. I felt uneasy. What if I became soft and sober? What if I lost my shit? I shook my head. I couldn't even do that. I got out of the car and paid when we reached our destination. I saw David sitting down wearing a long black coat. Why was he dressed like that?

"Hey." He said walking up to me. I didn't have anything to say to him. "Uhh the rest are behind that building. They wanted me to be the one who would lead you there."

I heaved. "Okay."
He reached out his hand for mine but I shifted mine away.
"Pearl...."
"They're waiting for us and we wouldn't wanna keep them waiting." I said with a straight face.
"Just before we get them, I'm really sorry. You know, the incident at school and the whole....." he stopped and looked away.

"Good. I am glad that you can't even say it. I am glad that you are ashamed to say it!" I began to walk away but he held me back.

"I know that you're angry but all I want is for you to just forgive me."
I forced my hand out of his grip and dusted my jacket.
"Pearl...." he said with his head down and knelt down. I stepped back a little. Did he just get on his knees?
"David! This is extra...."
"I don't care!" He replied sternly and continued with a calmer attitude. "I just need you to know how sincerely sorry I am."

I put my hands on my hips. "I've forgiven you mehn. Just stand up. This is messed up." It hadn't reach that level. I know I was really angry and shit but David wasn't meant to be the one kneeling. Damn! It was meant to be Trevor.

He stood up and dusted his trouser for a while. I stood there waiting for him to lead the way cause I had no idea where the rest where. What if they planned to kidnap me? I shook my head from such kind of thoughts. Even if they wanted to do that, come on, I've faced a murderer and a psychopath. I'll always find my way out.

I didn't notice when David hugged me. It happened all of a sudden. "I really appreciate this Pearly. I know that nothing can ever happen between us after everything but just know that you still have a spot in my heart...." he chuckled softly and continued. "Not for what I wanted before like you know, having you as mine, that can never even happen..." he paused and kept on. "Shit! All I'm trying to say is that you're a special person to me regardless of what happened. I don't care if you end up with that black bastard. You're still a special person in my life."

I smiled. "So, are you calling us best friends?"

"No. Eww. Not that."
I chuckled. "Why so disgusted?"
"Cause that stuff is disgusting when one of the parties likes the other. I mean why're you being friend zoned when you actually love the person?"
I chuckled. "Then what are you saying?"

"I'm calling us something better than best friends. Obviously not lovers. Just something deeper than that. You're a special person and you deserve to be treated that way." He said and let me out of the hug.

"I love you Pearl. I'll still say that to you when you're in a relationship."

I shook my head with a laugh. "I just hope that my boyfriend wouldn't slit your throat."

He laughed too and said to me. "Let's go meet the rest."

"Wait was this planned?"

"I decided to do mine first."

"What's the difference?"

He chuckled as a reply and we walked up to meet them behind the building. When we reached there, I was a bit confused. It was just Collins and Brad.
"Hey Pearl." Brad said and hugged me. I frowned. " where's Trevor?" I couldn't even hide it.

He heaved. "He's not coming."

Immediately, i felt a real sharp pain within my chest. That was the most painful thing I had ever experienced. Trevor refused to come! It took me a whole lot of courage to meet them there and he decided not to come. I was annoyed and disappointed in myself for coming.

"Pearl." Collins said.
I looked at him. "Ugh yeah. Okay, you can start the apology now."

He chuckled. "I'm really sorry. I tried to drag Trevor along but it was all to no avail."

I shook my head. I wanted to keep my mouth shut but no! I couldn't hold this within. Have you ever in your life, stopped a puke even with all the force your irritated alimentary canal is giving out?

And then I started. "He won't come! He's always an asshole even when you least expect! I do not need his disgusting apology! You know what? His presence is the most irritating shit right now!"

"Pearl...." Brad said and I interrupted him.

"Don't call my name for crying out loud. I am so ashamed of myself right now. He was the main reason why I had so much difficulty coming up here. I would have just come here with nothing burdening my soul! But as an asshole that he is......it was all for nothing. He didn't even show up!"

"You really have to calm down." David said to me but I began to laugh.

"Calm down.....I can't calm down! Out of y'all, he's the most annoyed person I'm with. He's meant to be begging and apologizing but no! What's ego? Huh? What's pride?"

"This is too far." Collins said and I nodded in agreement.

"That's true. I'm overreacting. You know what, thanks for the whole meeting stuff. You guys have apologized and I'm not angry anymore including Trevor. I've forgiven him. My mum made a whole lot of pancakes for me and she's waiting for me to get back home and eat them. So, I'll be taking my leave now. I really apologize for the....display. Let's just forget that it ever happened."

I smiled and turned my back.
"Should I drop you off?" They all said together and I smiled.

"I appreciate the offer. I have the app....uhh the uber app." I said and hurriedly walked away.