SIEGE

Chapter 2. Hush little baby, don't you cry

Malory's POV
"So today Eliane called when I was about to take my test" I state and Belle instantly goes silent. She knows the whole Eliane thing, and it was her idea to fuel Eliane's jealousy. "Did she have anything serious to say? You sound too serious, it's weird"— Belle. She always understood me even when I was silent. She always says "the people who understand your different moods and know how to react to them are the truest friends" which in my opinion is true by the way.
"I didn't sign up for all this drama. I told him we'd never pass the friends stage especially if Eliane is being a jealous little bitch. I mean, can't we just be friends? Bradley is funny and I love his company but all this..." I say spinning my finger in the air "this isn't what I bargained for".
"Bish if you touch that forehead of yours one more time! That's what you do when you're about to cry"—Belle.I hadn't even realized what I am doing till the tears just start coming down. This week has been exhausting and then the regular arguments with my daughters father,I can't wait to get a good job so I can get my daughter back.
Belle goes on and on about me being strong and able to handle it, telling me not to cry because all this doesn't matter. It's just a game, and I must be the winner. Haha! Ironic because the said winner is here crying her eyes out like a fucking loser.
"You were about to tell me something. Speak up bish" Belle's brown eyes light up like she's about to tell the craziest story. "Dave almost caught me today, he told me he saw pictures of us last night at the club with Ben. He doesn't know I'm cheating though, because I cried and told him you and Ben are together so he'll probably call you to ask about it...."—Belle.  Bip bip a message from Bradley. I zone out as Belle continues her story about the love of her life catching her with the guy she just keeps to satisfy her.
"Movies or your place?" The message reads.Apparently Bradley isn't aware his obnoxious ex called so I'll just play it cool. "Were you going to ask about my test today or your brain fell off at work?" I reply. "Haha funny. Your place it is!syl" Bradley's message appears on my screen almost immediately.
("Syl"means "see you later". For those who don't understand)
Belle and I order food and binge watch FRIENDS for the umpteenth time till I hear a knock on my door. "Urghhhh why would someone intrude such a peaceful moment!!" Belle exclaims sounding annoyed."Should be Brad, he said he'll be here tonight". As soon as I open the door, Bradley pulls me into a tight hug "ummm okay? Did someone die?" I try to make a joke because seriously I'm getting really anxious already.
"Hey handsome" Belle chimes in as she runs her hands on his torso. Bradley's jaw clenches immediately as his black eyes look down to where Belle's hand is placed and she takes it off with a sexy grin. I don't think I'll ever get used to seeing her do this even thought she does it every time she sees him.
"Hmh" I pretend to clear my throat, signaling Belle to excuse us, which she does instantly. "Your ex called me today, and I told her as soon as you're here I'll call her. So I'm just going to call her now if that's okay by you?" When I turn to look at him,I notice this intense gaze he has on me. Immediately he realizes I'm staring, he smiles and looks at his feet. Awkward.
I go ahead and place the call, and as soon as Eliane picks up, I inform her that Bradley is around, and I turn on the speaker option. As they exchange pleasantries, I'm impatient so I just go ahead to ask the questions "So Brad,, Eli tells me you guys are still together, and I told her we are in a relationship. Is there anything you have to tell us? " Of course I know Brad and I aren't a thing, but again I am very certain he'll choose me. I mean he's here in my apartment and not with her, and also, he has told me countless times that he'd love to one day call me his girlfriend, and hey let's not forget the fact that they broke up and the bitch just isn't having it. "Please choose me, choose me" I keep saying inaudibly, i really don't want to be embarrassed.
Bradley goes ahead to do something that not only surprises me, he turns off MY phone. Okay there's more to this than I thought. This is getting interesting. When i look upto him,he seems unfazed he always has this neutral look in-front of people, but every time he looks at me, his eyes soften.
But not today, not right now most especially. "Don't you think we had to talk about this before the call? Do you think it's just ok to drop this bombshell on me?— Bradley.It's not that serious is it?
"Well I think if you really want something serious with me, now is the perfect time to show it. So I'm going to turn on my phone and place the call again and this time, please don't turn it off will you? He let's go of the phone and I place the call again.
"Hello? What happened?Eliane says immediately she picks up the call. "Low battery" I lie and turn to Bradley motioning him to speak.
"I don't know why this is still an issue Eli, but it's over between us, and it has been that way for months now. So I don't get why my relationship with Mal seems to be a problem to you" Bradley states and drops the call. He turns to me takes my jaw in his hands. I immediately look at his lips, so pink, and they look so soft, wouldn't hurt to taste a little.
Why am I thinking of his lips? This is not me. Who is this new person in my body?
"I guess this means this is a starting point for us? Bradley demands and I can't help but smile because maybe that's what I want too? Or maybe not?.
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Authors note:
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