We Just Can't ✅ (NOT EDITED)

CHAPTER 10

EDITED

Aaron and I spoke and texted all through the weekend, I was just wishing the weekend would never end but sadly Monday had to come with its big head and spoil my mood.

I have to admit, I'm beginning to develop serious feelings for Aaron and it shouldn't be because with boys come trouble and trouble is something I seriously don't want in my life after past experiences.

"See what you've done to us. Naomi what is wrong with you?" My mum asked shouting at me in frustration.

I stared at her with an expressionless face which was wet with tears by the way.

"What are we going to do? Everything is gone" she shouts.

What do you want me to say ehhn? I know it's my fault we're in this mess.

I'm just confused, I have destroyed my life, my brother's life and my mom's life.

I don't deserve this gift called life anymore.

I was fooled by sweet words and actions and then I let everyone down.

"What about the emergency account?" Nathan asked my mum.

"We have money there, I think I'll use it and start a branch in Lagos" my mum said with a sigh.

"Does that mean we'll move to Lagos?" I asked my mum in dismay.

"Yes, that's the only way to freedom" My brother said.

"After everything you have done, Ogun state is too toxic for our habitation and you people can't even school here anymore" she says then she gets up leaving Nathan and I in our thoughts.

"Sorry I ruined your life" I said to my brother.

He chuckles lightly.

"You didn't do anything, I did what I did because I wanted to and now I'm facing consequences" he said.

"I'm still sorry because I triggered you to do it" I said.

"You don't have to be sorry we're both in trouble" he said.

"I'd rather be in trouble alone" I said in a serious voice.

"We're stronger together and you know it" he said giving me a hug.

Then he went upstairs probably to pack.

I should start packing too.

Why did I think about this now anytime I think about boys it must always be accompanied by this painful thought?

"Naomi"!!

I'm pulled out of my thoughts by Bimbo.

"What?" I ask raising my head from my table.

I watch her initial emotion leave her face and it's replaced with concern.

"Are you okay?" she asks with worry filled eyes

"Yeah, why are you asking?"

"You're crying" she says cleaning my tears.

I didn't even realize.

Bimbo is such a compassionate friend, she'll always be there whenever you need her. She's an absolute darling.

I quickly wipe my tears. "I'm fine"

"You don't look fine" she says.

"Excuse me" I say then I get up.

I run down the hallway and enter the female restroom. I wash my face and clean it with the paper towels that put there for us to use.