|Knocked Down|

CHAPTER 26

VERONICA EMPIRE
I was performing Yoga with dad, the sun was revealing its stunning glares and what could be more calming to begin a day full of positive fuel.

Penelope got us our morning cup which was her secret recipe that she declines to share because it will lose its usefulness says lope. So superstitious.

As we were having our drink I watched dad, he may be aged but he was such a charmer. He could have opted for a second relationship but he craved to cherish his fatherhood for me and I thank God every day for granting me another hope to survive.
My dad

"Dad, have I informed you about Cent, the cafe owner I always praise about him?" I needed to share it with dad otherwise my conclusions would kill me.

"Cent's Cup Shop? I went there a couple of times for binge wearing down some cookies. He has some promising hands in making them." dad, confessed sipping the drink as he leans back on the chair.

"Dad he has shut the shop and moved somewhere else, without actually informing anyone. Even his staff Tyson. That stuff is so disturbing." I gazed with fuss as I heard dad sighing.

"Ronny, I can appreciate your concern about him is genuine, but he is an individual who can bring about decisions on his own and this time maybe he chose not to involve anyone. It could be personal." Dad told.

I shooked my head "Dad, there is something else, that Tyson was hired by Caroline to watch me, but see unexpectedly Cent disappeared. Did Tyson and Caroline do something to him? They are sick dad, moreover, Caroline is not the woman I remembered ten years ago, she has become ungrateful and evil. D-Dad, I hate to confess this to you but I kinda miss old her. " I blinked my tears behind. I can't make dad feel sorry again.

I scrambled to dad and hugged him tightly. He too clutched me tightly then he declared something which provoked my affection for this person to the next phase.
" The day you prevailed abandoned by your dad and mum rather you should receive the love throughout the crucial aspects of your life. I saw you as my Sarah at first, but when you jumped to grow around me, my munchkin, I came to be to notify you as my Veronica. I will cherish you like a mom and dad would love their baby till my last breath. "

" I love you too. Dad." I wiped the single tear that rolled through his cheek and kissed the spot and went to get prepared for school.
Agh! It's Friday

Today Dereck happened to pick me.
"Hey champ, how you doing? "dad asked Derry, as I was having my breakfast. Penelope offered Derry some fresh fruits.

Accepting a slice of apple he responded:" I'm good sir, our exams are looming presumably the following month for sure and at home, my mum, is also not well."

My brows shot up. What his mum is sick and he is here to pick me up. He is such a dumbhead.
" What happened? "I and dad interrogated at the same time. Derry glanced at both of us and looked down like he was choosing whether to speak out or not.

Then he glanced dad "The doctors told that she had 2 blocks and expected operation, but they preferred to look whether medications can cure it or not to avoid unusual operation."

I hustled to him and fondled him from behind." We'll greet her today after school."I mumbled and dad too patted on his hand as a gesture that everything would be OK.

We took off to school and as usual, Tyson bought Soph but this time he was glowing. He also sent me a smile, the same smile that I was tempted to.
My Tyson gripping hands with Soph. Why I'm jealous? Bitch, why are you fucking jealous? When you have a spot for Derry. You delusional ass stick to one guy and quit shattering hearts and being hurt. Do something for yourself once.
I came out of vision and flashed back at Tyson for which he nodded and left Soph with us and took off.
During lessons, we were nibbling on sweets which Soph bought.

"That is mine" I was moving to plop the candy when Derry snatched them from his jaws.

"Now they are mine." he winked at me. I scoffed.

"Then go and beg Soph some more. Why are you stealing mine?" Yes, I'm childish, I don't like sharing my stuff.

"Because I craved to." how dare he retort like that.

I pulled my last candy and set them between my lips and challenged Derry to seize them, now.
I was pretty sure he wouldn't tempt do this in between the class.
But that douchebag swiftly caught it off between my lips. His lips slightly nibble mine in the process of stealing the candy.

I was like what did he just do that? I sat there startled. When I came to my insight the entire class was staring us while Derry just sat there as if nothing had taken place.

Mrs Crook was facing the board whole time. But the class, some stood like
'Wow did you notice them?'
' I knew they were going together'
'She is nicer than Fermiga. ' I agree with that.
'Did he simply kiss her? AWWW'
'Ewee who does that publicly.' Yes, girl, you are reasonable.
'I'm heartbroken that bitch stole our Derry.' Umm girls no he is all yours or not at all yours.

I eyed at Derry, this boy will attract hell to me.

Later school, I and Derry bid farewell to Soph as Tyson came for her. She yearned to come with us but Derry and Tyson demanded her as she had her medicines to take and with that, we started to Derry's house which was 2 hrs from school.
I made Derry stop at florist's store and shopped wild Lillies as he told me Rekarta adored them very much.
So I got a large bouquet of Wild Lillies.
We arrived at Williamson's mansion.
It was wonderful as mine but you know for me my home was the best and first priority for me ever.
We made through the steps, as my Louboutins clicked the stiff polished surface. Derry gave me a smirk and overlooked me from up to down. Then he unlocked the room.
Strange.
We came into the room and saw a lady and let me tell you an elegant lady sat on the couch penning something on a page. Then she noticed us and a smile broke on her face. She stood up and approached us and embraced Derry.
"Mum how are you?" inquired Derry halting the hug but still gripping her together.

"I'm perfect dodo," she responded and then she looked at me. Commotion hogged her lovely face.

"Mum, this Veronica." Derry introduced me. I extended her the bouquet and smiled at her "Hii"

"Hii dear, thank you for these flowers and you won't imagine this loverboy here has never ended conversing about you since you showed up at Rawol," she said squeezing Derry's cheek.

"Mom, don't embarrass me." I and Rekarta glanced at each other for some moment and shattered into fits of a chuckle as we both high fived.

Retaliation for the kiss Derry.
The counterattack proceeds now.
This is going to be so much fun.
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