Those Truth That Were Lies - S01 E15

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Those Truth That Were Lies - S01 E15

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 15

ANTHONY

I screw a lot of things up and I really don’t care but my mom’s reputation is just one thing I can’t mess with and that’s why I’m seated here on this table watching this beautiful baby – seated loud mouth talking and I can’t take advantage. Yes, it’s the Friday I dread most.

I smiled at intervals to fill in for the replies I didn’t have, honestly, I wasn’t listening. I couldn’t wait to leave already, it was torture seated on this table with her and it’s all April’s fault. If only she had agreed, I won’t be in this awkward position.

Mirabella was a total opposite of everything mom said she was. She talks too much and almost all rubbish, so much that I wonder if she thinks before talking. She doesn’t even know the meaning of life or importance of work. She can’t keep up a sensible conversation, just talking about places she’s been to and sights.

And how much she use the word ” us ” baffles me. I don’t know what’s going through her head but she was a total opposite of what I want in my woman and straight up, I know this shit isn’t going to work out. But there I have it, Leo’s words kept ringing in my head ” try make it work. ‘

‘ Mirabella ‘ I called and she stopped talking.

‘ That’s the name, right. ‘ she smiled.

‘ you’re beautiful . ‘ I complemented for the 5th time in one hour.

‘ Awn.. Thanks. You know, everyone thinks I’m beautiful and not to mention, irresistible . You would agree my name is also a complement to my looks too. ‘ She laughed.

‘ So what do you think about us? I think we’re awesome together and we can achieve a lot of things together too. ‘ she added.

‘ A lot of things like? ‘ I asked.

‘ Um… Together, we’re going to be a time bomb. Imagine our faces on the news papers and head lines, two great and reputable families coming together as one . The wedding, the preparations, the designs. It’s going to be a talk of history. ‘ she smiled as she took a sip from her glass of wine.

The more she talked, the more I felt like strangling her. All my life, I’ve never met anyone this shallow minded.

‘ Mirabella. ‘ I called.

‘ Yes babe. ‘

‘ Babe? ‘ I asked.

‘ Yes… You do know this date is a formality right? And I already like you so get used to it. ‘

‘ How old are you Mira ? ‘

‘ 27 ‘

‘ What are your life plans? Where do you see yourself in the next five years? ‘

She laughed. ‘ I don’t really know if that’s the kind of conversation we should be having on a date but since you’ve asked. Um… I’ve not really pictured the next five years of my life but I’m sure it would be great considering all my parents have and all they’ll leave in my name and all we could be and build together. Go places and have kids, that should be in my late thirties anyway because I wouldn’t want to spoil my curves. Hope you don’t mind and um… We will live life to the fullest… ‘

‘ Can I drop you off now? ‘ I interrupted whatever nonsense she was saying, obviously irritated.

‘ What? Already? But we’ve just been here for about an hour only . ‘

‘ Ow! Really? ‘

‘ Yes, really. I was thinking we could go see a movie after dinner. ‘

‘ We? ‘

‘ Yes, we, like you and I. Have fun. ‘

‘ Fun… ‘ I stressed.

‘ Yes, fun. It’s just 8pm . ‘

‘ That’s all you think about right? ‘

‘ Excuse you! ‘

‘ Oh! I’m sorry but some of us work and right now, I have important things to attend to so please let me be a gentle man and drop you off . ‘

‘ Are you for real? Like I don’t have anything doing? ‘

‘ Excuse me, apart from painting your nails, your makeup kit or box or whatever and stuck to your phone, what else do you know? See, I wouldn’t really mind being rude by leaving you here so it’s your choice. ‘

‘ You’re sick in the head! ‘ she exclaimed angrily.

‘ Well, it’s better than having an empty skull. It’s obvious you’ve got no brains up there. ‘

‘ You know what? F--k you! ‘ she cursed

‘ You go f--k yourself cause I won’t try even if I’m being paid to. I’m sure you don’t even know what contraceptives are and I wouldn’t risk any of my child having a skull without brain. ‘

‘ forget it, I’ll find my way home and your Mom will definitely hear about this! ‘ She made to leave.

‘ wait! ‘ I bet she felt on top of the world when I called her.

‘ Please pay your bills before you leave and do well to tell my Mom that I also said you’re not even worth a night in my bed. ‘

‘ A-----e! ‘ She cursed and stormed out. I couldn’t help but laugh at her.

My laughter was short lived cause I know my mom won’t take it easy on me when she gets to hear about the out come of the so called date , I’m not planning on getting married or at least, not to her and from the way my mom sounded, she wants to matchmake us. The best thing to do is make Mirabella hate me.

Worse of all, I can’t escape her anger, it’s week end, no work as an excuse to shade me from seeing her. She’ll definitely rain hell on me when

she finds me.

Just a few minutes past midnight, I heard my door bell ringing from my sleep. I was scared at first because no one knows my apartment apart from my family and of course Nancy.

It kept ringing and I went out of my room. At first, I thought of calling the police but decided against it cause I wasn’t sure and I wouldn’t want to raise any false alarm when I wasn’t sure so I decided to check out for myself.

‘ Who’s there? ‘ I called as cold spread through my veins but there was no reply.

‘ Who’s there! ‘ I said again this time trying to sound bold.

‘ April, please open up. ‘

At first, I thought I didn’t hear well or it was just my mind playing tricks on me.

‘ Who’s there? ‘ I said again, wanting to clear my head.

‘ it’s me April. Please… ‘

I felt angry and surprised at the same time. I wanted to go back into my room but I couldn’t. On a second thought I know my conscience would kill me but why would he be at my house by this time of the day? How did he get my address? I opened the door and of course, there he was standing right in front of me like a slap on my face.

‘ Anthony, what are you doing at my house and by this time of the day? ‘

He raised his head to say something but suddenly fell and collapsed on me.

‘ Anthony! ‘ I called.

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