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"What business call is that, at midnight?" I exclaimed after I told my friend Zeo about how John left me the night before, after such an amazing moment I had with him, he just took off after getting a mysterious call.

(How skeptical)

As always Zoe had to defend him as if she had known him forever "Emily, I understand you have been hurt many times, I know you've been in unfaithful relationships-" she said,

-I understand paul cheated on you, I know Andrew disappeared after proposing to you, but it doesn't mean every guy is unreliable, I know you don't know him but, remember before you know someone you first don't know them-" as she continued,

My eyes felt heavy of the tears that I was trying hard to keep in. Especially when she mentioned Andrew who once promised me the world three years back when I just graduated from college. But then after he proposed to me he vanished and since then I have never seen or even heard about him.

(Jerk)

-don't allow your insecurities lead you to lose something because of nothing let it go, you're my best friend and you know I know what's best for you" she said apologetically.

(She's right though)

I sat there gazing at my best friend being preachy as Always, but nothing except for encouraging words. All I was doing was just stare with nothing to say, after all, she was right.

I was insecure especially after what I had been through in all my past relationships, I always gave them a chance but they never worked out, but always ended the same way, NO HAPPY EVER AFTER.

Which led to being vulnerable and uncertain. Somehow I lost hope.

(would I ever be happy again, will I meet my Mr. Right, is my soul mate out there, is the father of my future kids out there searching, will he found me, is John the one, maybe Zoe is right I should give him a chance and stop with negative thoughts)

"And you know I will never give you bad advice. I love you" she again said I nodded. she stood up from her chair opposite mine, to come and give me a friendly warm hug, I squeezed her in my arms.

(I need it)

Wiping one teardrop that escaped my eye without my concern behind Zoe's back as I was still holding on the hug.

"You'll be alright" she murmured after letting me off her arms, "thank you Zoe, you're the best" I playfully punched her shoulder with my not so strong fist trying to get it together.

(I need to get myself together)

"Oh! My coffee is cold, excuse me!" She called out to the waitress who assisted us earlier when we came in half an hour ago to our usual coffee shop. that was our favorite spot for girl talks.

"Mine too" I chuckled looking at her as she was trying to blame it on me "who was a preacher here" I mocked then she throws a hand as she twirled her head to the waitress who was already in our table taking our coffee cups with her. TO WARM THEM UP.

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"I'm sorry I didn't call you earlier, I was held up with some paperwork to do in the office-" John explained over the phone on my ear.

When I woke up the following day which was Sunday, I waited and continue waiting for John to call me but he didn't. That alone was suspicious to me, Then when I had given up he then called me, At night.

"Let's start with, what happened to you last night? then to, why didn't you call me today? then too, why was your phone off after you left me hanging last night?" I interrogated.

I heard him sighing heavily before he replied "Emily?" I nodded as I was waiting for him to continue after calling my name, I Rolled my eyes.

"Can I take you out tomorrow,  for lunch? I'll come and fetch you from work. Then we can talk. right now I'm in the middle of something so I can't really explain to you over the phone" he said with a pleasing voice.

I didn't like the way he sounded, it broke my heart but I still wanted him to explain. Either way, I was not really angry at him. All I wanted was just answers.

(I think I'm being unnecessary)

"Oh! You're in the middle of something huh? And you can't explain over the phone? well, I'll be in the middle of something tomorrow and I won't be able to go for lunch with you or anyone else it's either you tell me what I want to know now or I hang up" I exclaimed and urged.

Honest truth was, I was trying to sound sincere I didn't mean to sound harsh, I wanted to prove that I yearned for answers But it didn't work as I planned though.

(How difficult you are John)

I wanted to know, I was curious and impatient, but he was stubborn enough to let me wait until the next day.

(How dare he, how dare he leave me after having sex with me for the first time and expect me to just get over it, No! I needed to know)

Our relationship wasn't official but we had sex, actually we made love the night before and I had every right to get answers to my questions.

(He can't leave me in a hot seat like this, all I want is to know)

Last night when we went out for dinner he didn't say anything about rushing somewhere after, so where was he rushing too?

(Tomorrow he must explain)

I was not suspecting anything or whatever I just wanted to know.

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Indeed he came to take me for lunch at 12:00 pm from my workplace the following day. We went to eat at one of his kind of restaurant. First, there was an awkward silence between us until he broke the silent mode off.

(Great, now let get started)

"Ok Emily! please listen to me and listen carefully don't interrupt or try to say something until I'm done talking. Ok?" He announced I nodded as I was looking straight into his blue glassy looking eyes. I was scanning his every move.

He put his fork down and wiped his mouth with a table napkin and started talking as I concentrated.

"I have a younger brother remember?" I nodded he continued.

"now, my younger brother is troublesome, as troublesome as he is he's also on drugs He and his friends are always in trouble, if it isn't being in police station cell for drinking and driving it something worse, if not getting in a fight with one of his college teachers it something else-

(Typical rich boy huh)

-if not getting beaten up by some club bouncers it something else. Emily I can go on and on about my younger brother what I'm trying to say is he is a real troublesome 21-year-old and I care so much for him" He explained after pausing for a minute.

I assumed he was giving me a chance to say or ask something.

"So what happened last night? Did he kill someone" I asked, as I pulled an eyebrow, focusing?

"Well, Close to something like that you see, he and his friends were drinking and driving again last night and on their way coming back home uhm! he said they were on their way to his friend Bill's flat here in town unfortunately, they had an accident-" He said and paused after I interrupted.

"is he ok" I sincerely asked with my eyes widen.

He began again "yes he's ok all of them are fine except for the guy they bumped with a car-" he shook his head as he continued "-Who appeared to be a street beggar who was crossing the street when the car bumped him and William was the one driving-" interrupted. "Who is William"

"my brother," he said with a questioning expression as he raised an eyebrow then tilted his head.

(Sorry I forgot)

"After the accident, he called me then text as well, that is why I left in that manner last night and I'm sorry Emily I'm sorry. I had to go check up on him because the police were already there arresting him and his crew." He explained and I understood.

"So is the street beggar alright? is he alive," I asked already feeling sorry for John who was looking down at the table trying to hide his sad face from me. Worried about his brother who was likely to be kept behind the bar for some time.

(I feel your pain sweetheart)

"Yes! yes, the street beggar is ok, he's alive but he is badly injured Shit!. I hope he survives otherwise, it will be the end of my brother's life ahead of him..Goddammit!" He formed a fist and clenched his teeth. He was angry but filled with sadness at the same time.

He was stressed and I was really feeling sympathy for him, he loved his brother so much I could tell. at that point, I wished I didn't even bother him with many questions. But then if I didn't, I wouldn't have known the reason he left in such a hurry the night before.

(I have never seen your brother, how do I know you not making this brother story up)

Again, my stupid insecurity took ahead of me, but Zoe and Nancy's encouraging words came back and took control. I believed him though I didn't want too my instincts were.

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