Deeper Than Faces

Chapter 7

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Alex's POV

    It was about 7:45pm and Lucy was cooking in the kitchen while I and Lindy played candy crush on my phone, it was her favourite game and she wouldn't mind running down my phone for it, she giggled as she made more wins.

   We heard the door bell ring and Lindy immediately stood up to get it, she seemed very excited, I think she already knows who it would be.
I stood up and sat properly on the sofa, stylishly putting the place in order, "mummy!!! " Lindy screamed as she hugged her mum,
"good evening Ma" I said as I stood up to greet, "good evening Alex, how are are you" she asked with a calm voice, sounding very tired,
I answered and we had a little chat, she then went into her room with Lindy who has been disturbing.

     I sat and took my phone, opening my WhatsApp and so many unread messages staring back at me, I honestly would love to reply all of this but with what is going on in me I could fall at any time, I was soo hungry, and to be honest the main reason while am still here is because Lucy is preparing something, I know if I go home my dad would probably be dozing off on the sofa and I can't go to bed eating junks again.
I went on viewing people's status and saving some to watch later, when I saw Charles's name pop up with a text

Charles : bro what's up

Charles : I'm sorry I couldn't make it, something came up
       
Alex: you know I know you lying right? 

Charles : oh common bro, something really came up

Alex: OK tell me, what came up??

Charles : fatigue 😂

Alex: what?  🤔

Charles : I was tired mehn 😅

Alex : you crazy 👿

He must be crazy I muttered as I logged out of WhatsApp to wait properly for the food Lucy was preparing, I stared right on the well package delicacy she held on her hands as she brought it to me, with the smile on her face, this food is sure going to be delicious.

    As soon as I opened the food, I descended on it, eating as though I was been chased,
Lucy tittered as she watched me eat, I felt slightly embarrassed, but why should I?, she's my best friend for crying out loud.
I didn't bother or pay much attention to my environment as I ate, I was really famished. Lucy had gone into her mom's room to welcome her and I relaxed on the sofa for my food to digest properly,
I used my hands to wipe off the sweat on my face, feeling so full and back to normal.

   "hey dude!! " I heard Lucy's voice as I felt a touch on my shoulder, I had fallen asleep on the sofa, I immediately stood up and arranged myself to go home, it was a little late and I had to go stay with dad so he won't feel lonely,
I thanked Lucy for the delicious meal and hurriedly left her house.

   I got home and the whole place was quiet, I then used my spare key to open the door instead of using the bell, dad should be asleep by now I guess, I tip toed into the sittingroom were I saw my dad sleeping on the couch, papers littered everywhere and his laptop directly facing him, he looked very stressed and exhausted, I rushed to his room and got his favorite blanket to cover his body so he could feel warmer and sleep properly as I then went to my room to continue from where I had stopped.