Chapter Seventy-Two – Pick one.
You know how people say that it was hard quarreling with your mom cos you two have the same attitude? It was so true.
I’ve been trying to get my mom’s attention but she has been acting busy. I threw apologies her way but she never responded to any.
I did have to admit I was right in my claims cos mom was rather slow in getting justice for herself. Just I shouldn’t have been so… outspoken.
I received a call just while I was contemplating making lunch as an apology gift or not. I wasn’t great at cooking but I wanted to give it a shot.
“Jacob, why are you calling me? You have the whole GC to yourself now” I queried.
“You got angry? I'm sorry but you are so emotional. Get back online, I have a party dress I want you to check. I'm asking nicely” the last part was said in a deeper voice.
Was he threatening me?
“Fine but…”.
I glared at my phone. He hung up on me? Who the hell does he think he is?
Still I found myself logging online to see whatever party dress he had going? Which other way to spend a Saturday at home than streaming online and pinging.
They had arrays of clothes and I was glad I could be helpful.
It turns out that Jacob had really poor fashion sense and wore whatever he felt cool in.
Jasper was rather the twin with a typical Disney prince attitude. Wore the right things at the right time.
Some of the clothes Jacob asked me to pick from, I wouldn’t even wear them for a sleep over to think a party with fun and friends.
Like one blue stripped suit shorts with a matching blue jacket. Or a white jumpsuit. The occasion was to work out.
And I ask myself who wears suit pieces to work out. Jacob.
I was glad to help as I felt I saved him from a whole basin of embarrassment.
Jasper: Yay, I’m home. Kiera you’re still here. Hmm. Hmm. Anyway, I feel like playing pick one. Send me pics to play.
His tone. No ‘please' or hint that’s his begging.

Me: What am I here for again?
I hoped he’d give a friendlier answer.
Jasper: We need company so we sought for you. Just for today.
I’ve never felt so useless. I sighed and searched deep in my gallery for any ‘pick one' photos.
I’d have used some C-pop or K-Pop idols for the game but I didn’t want them misunderstanding me for an obsessed fan.
I sent a collage photo I saw on the net of Charles. His fans were comparing his black hair look and red hair look.
That era passed few weeks ago but it was still making trends.

Jacob: What in the…? Sheesh. Kiera has a crush on a celebrity!
He sounded accusing. I knew he’d be like that that’s why I didn’t send my numerous idol pics.
Jasper: The guy’s stunning though. And familiar. I pick the red one anyway. Red is King.
Me: (Replying to Jasper) I like red too.
(Replying to Jacob) Yes, I do Fangirling a lot cos who doesn’t. But that guy is my bestfriend so no crush.
Jasper: Another one. Preferably this same guy. I like him.
Jacob: So you chose to be gay?
I chuckled at their convo. Charles, probably posing beautifully in front of some camera, is making me people go gay for him. Epic.
Jasper: I’d smack you when you come downstairs, Jacob.
So Kiera, send more. Don’t just watch us.
Me: It’s fun. And do you actually call him just Jacob. He’s literally your twin.
Don’t you have a pet name or something.
I asked curiously.

Jacob: I’m not his pet.
Jasper: Exactly. And he wouldn’t let me call him ‘Cobby’!.
Jacob: Let me call you ‘Perry'!!.
Where they really arguing on the GC?
I sent a picture of Gladys accidentally. Deciding not to delete it, I sent another of a child model I saved.
Jasper: The second kid is cute but I prefer the aura of the first kid. What do you think, ‘Cobby’?
Jacob: (Replying to Jasper) Don’t start. I’m besides your room.
(Replying to Kiera) Wait a min, I just saw your reply that the pretty model boy is your best friend. What planet you living?
The fact that they, as handsome as they are, still acknowledged Charles was pretty made me impressed.
I did know boys were rather more honest and blunt than girls. Most girls would rather die than accept another girl was pretty.
Jasper: I just saw it now too. She’s living in Planet Dreamia. I guess she’s obsessed and have a fanfiction of him already. *laughing emoji*
Jacob: *laughing emoji*×8
They deserved some butt whooping sometimes. They would know Charles but he’s been gone for a year now so they might not remember him.
Also they weren’t in school when Charles had taken me away from Cara. Their minions weren’t in school as well.
Me: He really is my friend. I don’t need to prove to you though.
I made a quick run to my room door as I heard someone knock. It was Gladys and she had some chocolate bars.
“Mind me sitting with you. Mom left with john for a walk on his trolley. I was alone downstairs” she handed me a chocolate bar.
Mom usually had those Saturday walks with all of us. Was she pinning on she’s still mad by leaving without me and Gladys.
“See, I had accidentally sent some popular kids a pic of you and this model on who’s prettier. They both said you” I showed her Jasper and Jacob’s messages. She smiled.
“So walk with confidence at your school, okay?” I patted her head.
“I never walked without. I don’t really care if they think I’m pretty. My friends at school thought I was” she shrugged.
“Hmm, good you have born confidence”.
“It wasn’t born. I grew it” she answered immediately.
I received a notification.
“It’s good” I made a thumps up at Gladys.
Jacob: So you may know the pretty boy though. He schooled in our school. I forgot his face.
Jasper: Still, I don’t think she knows him.
Me: Think on whatever. Could someone call Chloe though. I can’t get her.
(Five minutes later)
Jasper: I can’t get Chloe either. Her mom said she hasn’t come home from an errand of twenty minutes. It’s been five hours now.
Jacob: Should we worry, Kiera? Is that a kidnap? You’re friends with Chloe, y’know.
Me: I know but I hope not.
I flew out of my room to look for mom.