More Than My BestFriend .

chapter 2

Zara Fenty -POV

I just finished making popcorn, about the right quantity to last me through my movie night. Moving into the sitting room I switch off my lights, creating that movie theatre feel.

The usual Zara Fenty weekend ritual of having a Big bang theory marathon is almost about to start. The only television show needed to keep my mind off the fact that I am very much single and in love with my best friend. Who probably by the end of the night would be having crazy sex marathon with his gorgeous girlfriend that he's not in love with .

Just as I decide to scratch that thought and press play , I hear my lock click twice, I know for a fact that I won't get to have laugh my worries away by watching Sheldon and Co . but my heart leaps for joy because it means I will be spending tonight with the only person who has a key to my apartment .

"Andrew! You pest, I thought you were having a date its just 8.30pm." Andrew wrinkles his nose, then he said, " I thought I will be welcomed with vodka and a hug, knowing I just had a rough break up." I give Andrew the you've got to be kidding me face. "We both know you've been emotionally detached from Stephanie for a while, so please spare me the heart break talk plus you know where to get the vodka".

I grab my popcorn as Andrew walks off to get his drink , as he sat down I asked "so how did she take it?'' I was beginning to brace myself for a short story but what I got was a short sentence ,'' she broke up with me.''

Grabbing a handful of the popcorn I stuff my mouth immediately , the night just got more interesting, the unexpected happened and before I rid myself off the details by saying something silly I better eat that popcorn.

The silence that ensued was getting awkward I didn't know how to respond the only thing I could say was ''she broke up with you?'' Clearly a repetition of what he said with a hint of disbelief . Andrew took a sip of his drink ''Yeah Zara , go on let out the jokes and all the you had it coming talks.'' Andrew obviously thought I was going to enjoy this because I always advised him to put in more effort with his 'girls' or end it, what he didn't realise was that I was surprised that he was handling it so well. The great Andrew Lloyd's record broken .

''Come on Andrew you know I'm always on your side but I didn't expect it to go this way tonight. I'm certain you didn't too, but you seem so relaxed about it.'' He took another sip 'I was going to break up with her, like you pointed emotionally detached', he made a circular hand gesture. His answer only made me curious because the Andrew I've known would have been fussing about how no girl breaks up with him.

'Yes I know what I said but Andrew why aren't you fussing about how nobody has ever given you the walking papers' .

Andrew Lloyd -POV

'...why aren't you fussing about how nobody has ever given you the walking papers'.

Zara was right, on a regular day Andrew Lloyd will be beating himself over a girl telling him she was tired of him . Even though Stephanie had broken up with me ,the reason for her decision was,as a matter of fact worth thinking about.

**flashback**
' Hi Stephanie' I kiss her close to her mouth she smiles 'hi drew' I cringe at the shortening of my name . 'So , how was ya trip?' She calls the waiter before answering ' just fine drew' . As I was about to say something the waiter arrives and she orders for a glass of wine , taking advantage of the waiter I didn't need yet I request for a glass a vodka knowing that I'm going to be needing something strong to go on with the plan of ending this farce. As the waiter leaves , Stephanie looks at me 'how's Zara ? ' surprised by her question I reply 'she's doing great' . As she takes her wine she looks up at me ' Andrew this isn't working and I don't want to keep stringing you along'.

Another surprise of the night, my lines stolen from me all I could fanthom to say was ''May I ask why you say it's not working.'' Stephanie shakes her head ,'' I'm surprised you're asking but one word ZARA'' . Immediately I sit upright, the surprises of the night was just getting crazy 'what has my best friend got to do with our relationship steph?''
Stephanie stood up ''Zara has everything to do with why we didn't work because you're in love with her even though you keep deceiving yourself that you're just friends but as long as you don't own up to your feelings for her, no relationship of yours will work. Bye Drew.'' and she walked away.
**present**

''Zara , please let's not forget I went out on that date with the purpose of getting my freedom and no matter how I achieved it freedom is freedom '' my reply made her throw popcorn at me. I pick up the popcorn that fell on my shirt ,as I eat them I tease her, '' if anyone should be sad this night , it should be you my dear best friend because your discounts? No more baby.'' I laugh as I stand up to go home , anticipating my move Zara stands up grabbing one of the remote controls, she starts to chase me around the living room.

After an effortless chase we both collapse on the couch and we start laughing and then Zara hugs me ''Andrew one day you will find love and when you do please don't throw it away make it work.'' As I hug her I think to myself , I already did, I'm not going to and I'm working towards it . ''Thanks Zara , gotta go'' . She nods and I walk away and lock the door behind me.