|Knocked Down|

CHAPTER 23

I drove to Cent’s Cup shop, but it was locked. It occurred a feverish moment, where could have he gone? No, no, why now? I had many suspicions and what not. Where was he now, when I wanted him the most?

I can’t hold this. I went straight to the Empire State Building. I hurried through the steps and went to the reception. She informed me that, dad was in the seminar room and was having an important discussion.

She made me comfortable in my dad’s cabin. After a while, dad came flying to the cabin.

‘’Hey hey, Ron, what’s the matter with my munchkin?’’ dad came and snuggled me while I cried my eyes out.

‘’They ruin My life dad, they ruin it. The people whom I believe the most are against me. Can we go back to, NY, please. You and me dad, only us like former times. I’m sick of this place." By this time dad was steaming with anger.

“Give me the names Ron and I’ll make sure dear no one hurts you. Who are they? Were they The Sheewats?” no, no Soph can’t be harmed again. I won’t let that happen.

I wriggled my head, “Everyone dad. Not only them, the guy whom I respected and my mother.” I saw the colour of his skin draining.

He seized me tighter to his embrace like I was the most delicate thing .” My daughter is mine, and no one’s else. If anyone whacks to pluck her away from me, I’ll shred his or her head.”

“Dad, mamma is no more my mother, she is the wife of Mr Rutherford. Once Caroline Abraham is now Caroline Rutherford Sheewat. Why dad? Why is she showing up now? Dad don’t fret she won’t snatch me away from you. She loathes me, dad. My mother despises me.” I sobbed, ruining his shirt more.

“Oh my munchkin, Dad loves you and if anything happens to you, I vow I’ll kill that woman.” he brushed my hair.

“Come let’s go home?” I nodded, and we both exited the building. Knowing I stood in no good mood, Dad halted in front of Starbucks, and I felt like smile creeping up to my edges and felt more alive. 

When we arrived home we heard multiple voices, I saw Dereck doing something in the kitchen. Wait, what is he doing in our Kitchen? and heard a womanly voice.  I and Dad, went near the door while dad stood there steadying himself against the door and I peeking behind him.

“Hey lope it’s not like that you know if you whisk them the opposite direction y-you, Good-evening sir,” I cracked up at how Dereck alarmed to find my dad there.

“So I guess you are Dereck Williamson? and even before that what are you doing in my house?” dad took slow strides towards him.

“A-After meeting Sophia we were thought to hang out. Ron was upset about her stomach irritation and she disappeared without even acknowledging me, So I-I came to check up on her.” My eyes were like saucer cups, stomach pain? What an explanation? This idiot does not realize that Dad, knows everything. I facepalmed myself.

Dad chuckled at his chastity. I glared at him, a small smile playing around my lips.

“Oh, my Ron had stomach pain? Why didn’t you inform me? Keep this chap around you he watches for you. Hey, why don’t you stay for dinner it would be nice.” Dad blinked at me and went away. 

“Huh, did you notice my mystic courage? Never leave me alone like today,” he settled an arm over my shoulder.

We were in my room and saw a sprawled Dereck on my mattress. I took off for a shower. This time taking my garments with me because I can’t cause a drama like earlier.

Thinking about Tyson, Caroline, everything sucks me they were bad. Now, I wish to focus on people who care about me. Soph, Derry, dad they care about me and they worth it. With that, I exited the washroom.
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DERECK WILLIAMSON
My eyes were with the scene in front of me. Veronica glowing at me.

There I stood with a cake on my side and kneeled before her. I will claim you, Ron.

“Veronica Empire, the day you came to Rawol Hecasta High I disliked you with all my guts. Everyone worshipped to be with me and my wealth and pride, but you make me want to be a better man. You made me realise that riches and wealth aren’t we all need to be happy. I felt happy whenever you were with me. I-I know most of the time we were on each other’s neck trying to prove wrong. I want you to hold my hand and to realise the impact on my life and believe me, Ron, that the impact of my existence is you. Will you spend forever with me?” My eyes were full as I recall how I nudged her away that day. I was out of my mind, I believed Fermiga loved me but she was duping on me with my best friend Miguel. Ugh!

She grinned, and my eyes loved the smile of Ron. They were waiting for this day. Then startling me she Sat on my knee, I was still crouched, but I don’t care, if it’s for her I’ll do it again.

She brushed my right cheek, I could sense my uneasiness. Would she reject me? “You had me at hello.”

I smiled and slipped an elegant diamond ring on her finger.
“This is my favourite dialogue, Wow and I love this movie what about you?
Earth to Derry, hey man, are you here or what?” Veronica was now screeching like a maniac. What I was hallucinating? Oh Dereck, you idiot. I gaped at her and realised in the stance we were. She strangled me. It was a lovely daydream. 

“Kids common dinner is ready” I heard her dad calling. I gently pulled her up with me and positioned her on her paw. The confusion was obvious on her look.
“The human head weighs 8 pounds, but your weight 80,”

She frowned at me and stood face to face. Whatever we are, partners, friends, classmates above all we are enemies.
“You jumbo Derry Maguire,” she banged my head.

“Ow! So what about a relay downstairs, Ron?” I smirked scraping my hair. 
“Try me, Derry. "
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