I've been busy at work the past few days. There is nothing new and I just do my job. Every weekend I have time to take care of Cephie or sometimes bond with her. That kid is naughty. She was always looking for me Xyler.
I have three days before the party that was Adrian invited me to. I sat down at the table as I looked at the invitation card he had given me.
Do I have to attend to?
"Can I go with you?" Cephie suddenly stepped back. I was surprised at her again. She even took the card from my hand and read it.
"No." I seriously said with eyebrows lifting.
"Machelaria Grand Party at Howskow Aven—" Cephie's eyes widened. "O.M.G! You must be there! Can we go?" She excitedly convinces me.
"Don't be so killjoy, Lou. It's a grand party that Ellie told me about. They will attend too. I heard some celebrities will be there and the Klier Band!" She continually said. "And of course, you will have the time with Xy."
"How sure are you did he will go there?"
"Aren't he the one to give this invitation card?" She was suddenly surprised and handed back the invitation card.
"It's Adrian."
She burst out a laugh. "Pff! Where did he is coming from? Out of nowhere?"
I never told her who Adrian was because I’m sure she will throw me a lot of questions. That kid is almost like my mom, inspecting everything I'm doing in my life. I am sometimes confused about which is the older among us.
My life is as plain as white paper. Even if my schedule is full, it seems normal but it seems bereft. Sometimes I just look at others. They are all getting in a relationship. I wonder what is the other definition of happiness? There was a time when I wanted to try dating. I just thought that I would be with another man, I really can't imagine.
It was only two days before the party that Adrian offered me. He even called me a few times to see if I had thought about it. I'm not a VIP. It's not his loss if I can't go but the man is really naughty and even when I'm at work he gives me another invitation card. I just throw them away but the last one he gave me, I put aside. I was planning to take Ashley and Meghan on Friday for a walk because it was our day off, but it seems they have had a full schedule of dating their boyfriends.
So, what about me? I asked Cephie for the number Xyler had given her and then called it. He was the only one I could ask because I know Xyler is one call away when he comes to me. I was just frustrated when he said he had an attendant because he had an important occasion and he was still a VIP there. Xyler invited me to come along but I immediately turned it down. What am I going to do with it? Maybe it was just a meeting and then I was just an outcast. He said he would make a time next time, I said it was okay.
I get sad when I think no one is available for me. I know this is just a lame reason but the reality hits me. While others are busy, I am in turn looking for someone who will be convenient whenever I need to. Is it immaturity?
The next day, I was going to the grocery store with Cephie. I didn't notice that Adrian was also there at the fruit and vegetable counter. I bent down as I pushed the cart. It was unfortunate because Cephie suddenly called me.
"Louisa! Can I include this?" She shouted. I made a shush gesture and widen my eyes at her. I walked quickly as I pushed my cart towards Cephie. I feel like a thief in what I did. I breathed a sigh of relief as I got away from my position earlier.
From time to time, Cephie disappears next to me because she really wants to buy a lot. I didn't use to meddle with what she wanted because it was her mom's budget. In that case, she only buys snacks and sweets. That was still forbidden to her because her heart disease might get worse. I just picked up those missing from the refrigerator and proper grocery for two weeks. I pushed the cart to the counter so that I could pay for the purchases immediately. The bad thing is, I forgot that my wallet is in Cephie's bag. It is Annoying because she was hard to find. I just went roaming around the market just to find her!
There! I saw her so I walked towards her while pulling the cart.
"I'm looking for you for about minutes. Where did you go ?!" I said getting impatient. "And what are these, huh? Candies again, chocolate, junk foods? How many times should I remind you that you can't eat these?"
I could no longer control the tone of my voice and I felt like Cephie's mother scolding her. She can't look directly at me and I can see her reaction like anger. She puts down what she bought and runs out of the market. I just wiped my face. I'll talk to her later. That just grouch. Later we will be okay. I have to pay for my purchases first.
I put down the ones I bought at the checkout counter in large quantities and it's a good thing it ended quickly. When I was about to pay, I was suddenly stunned for a few seconds before it processed me so I was looking for Cephie because she was carrying my wallet and there was the money that I was supposed to pay.
"Damn it!" I whispered. "Can I-, Can I leave it here, I'll be back, just for a minute." please.
"Sorry Ma'am, this can't be done. You must pay first."
"She'll pay." The man handed the money to the cashier. "Here. Give the change to her, thanks." I didn't do anything so I accepted that first. I'll just pay him later. When I had paid for my purchases, I approached the man who had paid for my grocery.
"Thanks, I'll pay you but I need to get home first."
"No worries, small thing." He said with a smile. We went out to market together. He got in the car and I was there on the side of the road to wait for a taxi home. I thought he was going straight home but his car stopped and he rolled down the window and peeked out.
"Send me your location. I'll drive you home."
"No..I'm good. No, thanks." I get stubborn.
"Come on, Louisa. You have to pay me and you said you need to get home first." Well, he has a point but not enough to convince me.
"Yes and you can wait for me until I get there."
"It's a waste of time, come on. I'm sure you don't have a fare for a taxi." He even managed to laugh so I just smirked. Okay, I have no other choice. I would have sat in the backseat but the seat was also full of Adrian's groceries. I just put my purchases there. The only vacancy in the seat next to him. He opened it for me and at first, I was still hesitant if I would still ride.
"Wear your seatbelt," he said.
Why does it feel uncomfortable yet it's okay?