Trusting Betrayal

Chapter 11

      I apologize for any grammatical errors. I will try to edit later.

"Why don't you want to go to the party?"Andrea asked Luke as he sprawled on the king-sized bed.

  Luke rolled his eyes at her. God! She never let up. "I don't just want to"

      "Why not?" She wined. "Allison and everybody will be there"

  Luke pretended to cough. "More reason why I don't want to go. Why don't you want me to spend quality time with you?"

     Andrea threw up her hands in exasperation. "Quality time? You're asking me that, Luke?". Andrea paced around the room, muttering to herself. How dare he ask her about quality time? Was he serious?

    Luke sat up. Why the hell was she walking around like he owed her? "Andrea, why not come sit?"

Andrea whirled on him. "Sit? Why must you always be the over-important person?"

    Luke lifted a palm to stop her. "You're talking to me right?"  Seriously? Who the hell do you think you're to say such shit to me? Over-important? Hon, I am very important and don't you forget it"

         "Fine". Andrea slammed the door at her exit.

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In the privacy of the library, Andrea dialed Mark's number. On the second ring,  he answered.

         "Andrea?"

         "Yeah. You're attending the party, aren't you?"

Mark hesitated. "Uh... sure.... can't miss it. Why?"

          "Luke doesn't want to attend, so I need you to please convince him to attend. Can you do that, please?"

         "For Luke?"

Andrea smiled into the phone. "Yes"

       "No way. Let him fuck his bed if he wants". He disconnected.

  Andrea stood there confused, still clutching the phone to her ear. Too bad she already wasted her smile.

      A few minutes later, she shook it off. Time was running out. Andrea dialed Nathan instead. At least, he would hear her out.

      "Nathan" A husky voice came on.

      "Yes. I know. It's Andrea"

       "Uh-huh" came the reply.

       "You're attending the party right?"

       "Yeah. I'm obligated to". Andrea pictured him in shirts and slacks standing on the balcony. She shook her head to clear the image. What was she doing? It was distracting.
      " Can I ask for a favour?"

      "What?" He asked tentatively.

     "I need you to please convince Luke to attend the party".

  Nathan chuckled. "He doesn't want to? Typical"

Curiosity piqued, Andrea tentatively asked.  Nathan could be close-mouthed about a lot of things. "Did something happen?"

       "Huh?"

      "I mean.. why doesn't he want to?"

      "He is your boyfriend.  Ask him". Nathan paused. "Andy?"

     "Yes?" She rushed to answer.

     "He will go. I'll talk to him. Take it easy"

Andrea smiled. Trust Nathan. "Yes. Thanks so so much"

      "Okay-"

     "Nathan" she quickly put in before he disconnected.

      "Yes?"

     "What are you putting on now?"

A pause.

     "Shirts and slacks. Why?"

     "Nothing!" She giggled. She disconnected the call. Jeez! It was so hot. She fanned her face with her hands.
    Whilst congratulating herself, she heard Luke's phone ring. It was working! She squealed and left the library, quietly tiptoeing to the front of the bedroom door.

      The words 'Fine', 'Whatever' floated to her ears. Satisfied and elated, she pumped her fists in victory. She had to get her pedicure. After all, a girl must look good.

A/N: Am back from the island of illness!! Sorry for the late update, just been feeling under the weather. I know the chapter is..... but bear with me. It should get better. Special shoutout to @ajaofavour for her persuasion. So... don't forget to vote, comment and share please!! Love you guys!!😙💓