Chapter 4
Laurina's POV
After the jubilee I got my own apartment, closest to my workplace and small. It was like a studio apartment but was really nice.
I sat near the balcony window, enjoying the view this Sunday evening. It was really nice.
I breathed in the smell of fresh lilac flowers wafting through the air.
I got down to work on editing. I wanted to become a book editor whether online or real life.
But now, I'm a book editor for final year students in my department. And the pay is good.
Today I had four essays to complete. I soon got into work and then it was time for my ten minutes break.
I got to the kitchen but then a particular set of eyes crossed my mind.
Devin Klein's.
I shook my head vigorously. I can't be attracted to him. He is an arrogant guy.
As I was deep on this thought, my phone rang.
"Hey, Ri. How are you doing?". My sister asked.
"I'm good". I replied, coldly.
"I'm really sorry. Believe me". She apologized for like ten hundredth time.
"I need some time, Heath". I said, sighing, softening my tone a little.
I ended the call and breathed in.
I soon got back to work. And my phone rang this time.
Who was it this time?.
"Hey". Felix voice, sounded through the other end.
"Hey. What's up?". I said, my anxiety creeping in.
"Wanna meet up. The crew is having a hangout this evening". He said, " So I was wondering if you wanted to join?". He asked, clearing his throat.
"Erm, actually…". I was cut off.
"Emerald says you will host us, so you are not technically joining us". He said, chuckling a little.
What?.
"No. No. I…I will meet you guys wherever it is. But not my house". I said, laughing nervously and hoping he buys the shit I'm trying to sell.
"Sure. No problem. We are at the water park so you will meet us here". He said, and ended the call.
Fuck.
I groaned endlessly all the while doing ten project, trying to convince myself to go.
With three projects done, I got up to get ready.
Reaching out for my regular style, blue jeans and a white crop top with ankle boots.
I went to meet them at the park.
"Hey guys". I said, announcing my arrival.
"Lau, hey. You okay?". Emerald asked me.
She is one kind of person. Although I tried to keep to myself, she's always at the corner, ready to bring me to light.
"Yeah. I'm good, Em". I said and sat near her.
I saw she and Felix exchange glances and they both switched seats.
I shifted uncomfortably when Felix sat beside me. Soon, the food was here and I forgot I was fidgeting and sweating few seconds ago.
I dug in, without a care in the world. Okay, apart from reading and journaling, food would do just fine.
We all went on the different rides in the park and everyone seemed chill.
Felix showing me he was interested but I'm still trying to heal from Josh, so I just block it and act like I don't understand the signs he was showing.
After the fun afternoon, we all headed home. On my way home, it happened again.
The traffic light was red, we all stopped but then a trailer was coming and a woman was crossing the road as the trailer wasn't even expected.
And under the blink of an eye, it took her. She left the ground and landed with her side, blood gushing from her head.
People started surrounding her but tears were in my ears blurring my vision.
The car feeling like it was closing in, my breath becoming shallow, I opened the door.
I tried to walk, my legs almost giving out, my eyes giving my delusional figures. And then everything went black, with the image of the woman in my head.
I stirred and groaned as my head felt like it would explode.
Opening my eyes slowly, I saw white walls. Looking down to the bed, blue sheets.
Where am I?.
I looked and saw my sister crying at the corner.
"Heath?". I said, my voice coming out hoarse.
She turned to look at me, hoping and relief overcoming her features.
"Doctor. Doctor. She's awake". She screamed and came to hug me.
"Easy, there, sister". I said, trying to lift the seriousness in the room.
The doctor soon came in and examined me.
"Are you hurt?. Anywhere?". He asked.
"No. I'm fine. Thank you, doctor"I said, smiling a little.
"You can go home, since it was just a concussion". He said and bowed a little.
We both smiled at him and told him thank you.
We went home, my sister driving.
"Are you really okay?". She asked as soon as we got home.
"I'm fine, sis". I said.
"Your room is still there. You can stay there for today". She said, almost pleadingly.
"Sure". I said and went upstairs.
"Dinner will be ready in a bit". She said, enthusiastically.
I just smiled. She was happy I was here. I missed her too.
I showered and got downstairs to see her setting the table. We both set the table and began eating.
"How is the baby?". I asked, looking at her fondly.
She looked up at me, her eyes welling up.
"You.. you asked about him". She smiled, a tear leaving her eyes.
"Of course. I can be angry with you but not the baby". I said, smiling.
She smiled, sniffed and cleaned her eyes. "Thank you".
We ate, talking about little things. Soon, dinner was over.
"Good night, Ri". She said and went to her room.
"Night, sis". I said and also retired to my room.
I sat on my bed.Thinking about today. Tears threatening to fall as I remembered my mother.
I shook off the feeling and laid on my bed. I wanted to sleep immediately.
My mind wandered to Devin. What will her be doing now?.
Wait, what?.
No way I'm thinking about that person from everyone and everything else.
I shook my head and turned to the other side. And looked outside, the thought still lingering in my head.
Sleep making my eyelids heavy. I gave in, writing a self to note that I was thinking about Devin.
Devin Klein, the arrogant douchebag