ANDRE'S POV:
I wouldn't really say that I didn't do what I did to Lauren,but all I know and can say is that I wasn't in the mood for any visit and she was an extrovert so I wanted he to see a little of who I really was.
I really enjoyed my life two years back in the Catholic orphan back then in New York City and enjoyed living my life with all my friends and my brother,until one day,one of the nosy nuns scooted to my room while I was playing chess with my friend,Marla.
She's pretty good at the game,and can never be under-estimated. Mere hearing her name,you would know she was a beauty. Marla,was an European that he this blue eyes,and was smallish,and this stature fit her perfectly. She always had a way of letting her hair fall that it covered a part of her eyes.
"Ahem..."...the nun said looking at me with a raised brow....."Nicholas,you are needed by Mother."
"C'mon Marla,let's go. "I said raising an eye brow at the nun,knowing fully well that she spoilt my game,and dragging Marla behind me.
"Where do you think you're going,Marla. "she asked.
"Oh...am sorry ma'am.."she said.
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I went downstairs to the sitting room and Mother was in the sitting room with a couple who apparently looked as though they were in their fifties. I strolled into the sitting room and kissed Mother on her hands,she nodded shyly like I was asking her out on a date or something.
"He looks pretty healthy,"the man said.
He took a walk towards me and just kept staring at me like I ate a toad,I stood there patiently waiting. He wore a black shiny suit,and wore this black leather shoe that just kept catching my gaze.
"I'm not sure I want him for a son. "the man said.
What the hell is he talking about? I don't even want you for a teacher,talk more of a father.
"Honey,I think he's okay and he seems peaceful,he just looks tensed. "the woman who obviously his is wife said.
"Um..ahem.."mother coughed, trying to let them know that they came for something.
"Wait..what's going on here? Who are these people and what do they want from me. " I said,finally saying something since I entered the sitting room.
"Nicholas, they're here to...."
"I already told you Mother,I don't want to get adopted,I love my life this way. "I yelled and ran off,but while I ran off,I heard her saying he's just a kid.
When I got to my room,Marla was still there with my brother,Jordan, playing chess.
"So,how'd it go?" Marla said with her teeth full of braces.
"Go away,Marla. " I said coldly
"C'mon,what's wrong..."she said turning to face me..."you're crying,who did this to you?" She asked touching my face.
"Just go away." I said holding her by her wrist and dragging her out of the room and finally banging the door."
"You can talk to me,can't you?" Marla asked.
"I'm going to be adopted,I don't want to leave this place,I don't want to leave you. "
"We're getting adopted? Yay!" Jordan exclaimed.
"Jordan,don't you want to stay here forever?" I asked.
"As long as there's food wherever I'm going,I'm ok. " He said clicking at me.
"You're heartless, Jordan. " Marla said.
"Jordan,why do you have to put food over your life?" I asked.
"Relax man. Where there's a will there's a way. "
"You've changed Jordan. " Marla said approaching him.
"Yeah,it's called growing and glowing,and thank you for noticing. " Jordan said.
Marla and Jordan never agreed. There was no day that passed by where they never fought.
"Come on,two of you just get out of here,I need peace and quiet. " I yelled.
"He's talking to you,Marla,get out. " Jordan said.
"Ok,bye Nick, cheer up. "
"That girl is so much of a bone in my neck.... " Jordan said.
"That includes you, Jordan,get out!" I yelled.
I lay on my bed and started remembering when I first came to the orphanage when I was just eight years old and how I made Mother swear never to give me out to anyone. I really missed my elder brother, mom and dad,I really wanted them to hug me and kiss me on my cheek, although I am now a guy.
I wish I never was careless and reckless with them. I wish I had cried when they died but I was acting all strong and bold.
I remember when dad first taught me how to ride a bike and how much I fell but I still got it.
"You'll get it soon Nick,you'll just have to practice more. " Dad would usually say.
"Are you sure about this?" I asked.
"Yeah,you will. " Jayden would say patting me.
I hugged myself while this thoughts lingered on,and I dozed off,happy with myself for remembering my happy days.
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The next morning,I refused to go downstairs for breakfast,and Marla and Henry came over but I yelled at them. Mother came along that afternoon and spoilt my day.
"Feel better?"she asked.
"Worse. "
"I'm really sorry Nicholas,but there was no way I could keep that promise of not giving you away,you're sixteen and you really need a mom and.."
"So this is what it's about,right? Just say it. Say you're tired of me. Say you hate me. If I've offended you,please forgive me. "
"Gracious, no son,you did not in any way, you've been a good boy but I want you to have fun. "
"You are imposing this so called fun on me, I don't want to have fun. " I yelled.
"You're changing. When did you become this rude?..."she said with teary eyes.
"I'm not rude, I'm just saying what's in my mind. "I said looking away from her gaze.
"Whatever..this will no longer be discussed. Mr and Mrs West your new parents and you have to love them,pack your things,you are leaving this evening. "
I couldn't even look into her eyes any longer,my heart began to fail me,I couldn't believe this was coming from Mother.
"Can Jordan come along? " I asked in form of a plea.
"If the couples agree,why not?"
I told Marla that I'll be leaving but to my surprise, she gave me a really big hug and gave me a necklace.
"I want you to remember me,with this necklace,Nick. I really am going to miss you, bestie,and I haven't said this a long time,but I love you.
She's never called me that. Marla,in this critical situation, you're confessing your love for me. This is really shocking,I don't love you Marla. You can't love someone like me,it's not possible,please don't. No time for emotional drama,Marla.
Honk Honk
While my friends wish me farewell,Mother told me that they agreed to take Jordan.
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