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* A FRIEND'S BETRAYAL * WRITTEN BY MICHELLE MHLANGA (CHAPTER ONE) Emily's phone vibrated on the table; she put down the potato she was peeling, and her smile grew wider when she saw who had texted her." She giggles causing herself a stare from Mary, "And then, whatsupp.?"asked Mary with a raised eyebrow. Emily: (continues giggling)until Mary shook her, Mary:I know this smile, so spill it,who's he? Emily: ohh,Wilson,my new baeeee,she says screaming. Mary: are you guys dating already? Emily: No, but soon, I'm just waiting for him to make the first move you know. Mary: just leave a room for disappointment, Emily frowns Emily: come on babes, this man is mine already, and i want you to meet him first, Mary:okay, you know I love you right?And I hope he's not ugly, Emily: ohh, he's a handsome human being that one,I mean look at me, She says turning around, Mary smiles at her crazy friend, Mary:put that phone down and start cooking already, Emily: yes you're right, She put the phone down and continued with her pots. *Mary's POV * "I've to go home now, before my mother send a search party for me "I said drying my hand, Emily:okay my doll, are done washing the plates? Me:yes! Emily: when,? because i didn't see you . Me:how would you see me?when you've been staring at your phone the whole day. Her:come on now, I raise my hand in surrender. Me:and I say again, leave a room for disappointment. Her:okay, I will Me:bye, love you Her:love you too, She says with her gaze still on the phone. I shook my head leaving, she's so inlove, and i hope this guy won't disappoint her, I get home and it seems I'm home alone again,my parent's are always on a business trips, and when they don't find me home, they always sends a search party for me, I was going to spend a night to Emily's but that one is inlove, I was going to be more bored,and I'm sure she's still on her phone right now, the question is "does the guy loves her?" I switch on the tv, and there's nothing interesting, "Mary, you need to find yourself a boyfriend "I said to myself. *Emily's POV * "How was your day ?"he ask Me:it was great because i was chatting with you, and yours? Him:woow that's great, mine was great too. Me:okay, ummm mom is calling me, chat later. Him:sure thing. And he drops the call,but I'm the one who called, perhaps Mary is right, I should leave a room for disappointment. I sigh going to my bro's room, I slightly knocks and enters He huffs Him:next time knock before budging in. Me:but I knocked, Him:and did I say "come in?" I gave him a puppy face Him:fine, what do you want? Me:May you please borrow me your laptop, I want to watch movies . Him:No! Me:please, please Him:Fine, 1dollar for an hour. Me:bu... Him:take it or leave it! Me:fine! Him:so how many hours? Me:3 hours. Him:Great, and i only take cash. I hand him 3 dollars, and the smile,this one loves money i tell you!

(CHAPTER TWO) *MaryPOV * I huffs answering my phone, finally my parents remembers me. Me:Hie Them: we're still your parents Mary, I roll my eyes Me:how are you parents, Them:we're good baby, we want to let you know that we've another 3 months meetings in about 5 different countries, I pop my eyes out, like ,are they okay? Me:so what does that mean? Them:it means, we'll be unavailable for 3 to 4 months. WHAT? Me:what about me? Them: baby don't worry, we'll come as soon as we finish here, Me:why did you give birth to me,?when you knew you won't have time for me. Them: You're our princess and we love you okay Me:okay fine,(sighs angrily) I say dropping the call, they really never have time for me, it's all about meetings and travelling, they're never home . My phone rings snapping me out of my thoughts ,Ohh it's Emily. Her:Hie whatsupp, Wilson is taking me out today,and I want you to meet him first ,so can we go together? Me:Not today, perhaps next time. Her:come on babes , Me:okay fine, where's he taking you? Her:To a nice hotel, don't worry you'll like it. Me:okay, let me bath. Her:okay babes, see you in a few minutes. Me:Xap. *Emily's POV * My door swings open, Ohh it's my brother Eric . Me:Can't you knock? Him:may I've my laptop please? Me:well, I'm still using it. Him:Young lady,you paid for only three hours, and it's been 6 hours already, Me:Eric I'm your little sister , Him:well this is business, may I've my $3 please? I hand him back his laptop. "Suyakhalala now? "He asked Me:take your laptop and get out of my room, Him:This is my house Emily. Me:point of correction,it's ours,our parents left this house for us . Him:argh whatever, Me:anyways I'll be leaving later on today, Him:and where are you going? Me:I'm having dinner with Wilson and Mary today. Him:and what will mary be doing there? Me:I want her to meet him first. Him:are you guys dating yet? Me:Not yet,but today he'll definitely ask me to be his girlfriend, He squeeze his eyes looking at me Him:This is going to end in tears, Me:how do you mean? Nothing will end in tears, Him:okay then, I'll keep my advice to myself,and all the best little sister . I smile Me:thank you bro Him:I'll be in my room now! Me:sure I'll take a bath, He nods leaving. After taking a bath, I wear a beautiful outfit that suits me very well ,comb my afro nicely and did a bit of make up,and I look wooow, Wilson will not take his eyes off me today, my door opens again, ohh it's mary and she looks beautiful too "Hey sorry, I'm late"she says hugging me, Me:it's fine sweetheart, I'm late myself. Her:I'm nervous like I'm the one going on a date. I roll my eyes Me: come on babes, just relax, like chillax njee. Her:okay then, We take our bags leaving. *Wilson's POV * I fix my suit jacket, making sure that everything is in place, maybe it's not a bad idea dating Emily, she's beautiful but I just don't feel her,something about her unsettles me, "Hie, " I lift my eyes and they meet with Emily's gaze,I smile and she's not alone, I look at the girl next to her, ohh my goodness she's so beautiful, I look at her deep in the eyes and she's staring back at me. Right now we're staring at each other, I don't dare look away because the connection I'm feeling is deep,I scan her body from head to toe and mouthed"woow" *Narrated* Emily frowns confused looking at them,does these people know each other? Wilson should be looking at her that way but he's sharing a stare with Mary, she's now regretting her idea of coming with Mary. Her:mhhh mhhg(clearing her throat) But she's wasting her time, these people are on their own world, She shakes Mary causing her to jump Mary:y...y..Yes, Her:are you guy okay? Willy: y..yeah sure I'm fine,she looks at Mary. Mary:yes I.m fine, Emily went to hug Wilson who gave her a cold hug,she looks down embarrassed, Her:ummm babe(to Mary)this is Wilson and willy this is my "BEST FRIEND "Mary Wilson takes Mary's hand kissing it, Emily hides her anger with a smile on her face, Her:guy let's sit down please, Mary: I'm feeling tired babes, I think I'll go back home. Emily smiles, while willy's smile disappeared Emily: ohh babes, we'll go later together Mary: ohh no, I'll see you Tomorrow afternoon bye,bye Wilson.,it is nice to meet you. Him:let me take you home please? Mary: no I'm sorted, bye She sprinted out. *Emily's POV * And he's still looking at the door like Mary would come back, "Thank you for this "I say trying to get his attention Him:umm sure, He's not here anymore, Him:may I've Mary's number please? Me:why? Him:I want to check up on her. Me:she's my friend, so don't worry yourself I'll do it. Him:hmmmm Me:do you guys know each other from somewhere? Him:hmm(clearing throat)no no Me:okay, Him:Look I've to get going, thank you for the meal,and here is our bill He put a few notes on the table and leaves ,now I'm left alone like I'm the one who planned this dinner, I instantly loose my appetite, "Emily, what have you brought upon yourself? " Mary will hear it from me today, To be continued........

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(CHAPTER FOUR) *Mary's POV * I open the door, and there stood her highness Emily, Me:hie...you may come in. Her:(smiling)thank you, the parents aren't back yet? Me:you know them, they're never home. Her:Okay, Mary I came to apologise for everything I did to you, calling you names, Me:it's okay Emily, to err is human and to forgive is devine, though I didn't like the way you screamed in my parents house, Her:I'm sorry please, and I promise you that it won't happen again, Me:it's okay, but the way I've something to share with you, and I want you to know that it wasn't my intentions it just happened, She frowns Her:What is it girl?come on spill it out already. Me:Wilson asked me out yesterday, he made me feel special, like we ate ice cream and lots of chocolates together, he bought me flowers and asked me to have dinner with him,and everything went well, he asked me to be his girlfriend and I said yes, and then he kissed me. She smiles, and I thought she'll be fuming with anger. Her:woow girl, I'm so happy for you, (hugging me) Me:I'm sorry I know how you l.... Her:argh it's fine,he chose you love and I'm happy yaz., Me:Thank you for understand, and I really love him Emily. Her:come on girl, it's even visible in your eyes,I'm happy that you're happy, Me:thank you so much, and he has an important meeting with the investors tonight and he asked me to go with him, We screamed hugging each other. Her:then what are you waiting for? Let's look for clothes and I'll do your make up. Me:Thank you so much much sweetheart, *Emily's POV) I'm fuming right now,I'm boiling from the inside, I'm pacing up and down in her bedroom, she's a back stabbed,I told her that I love Wilson but she had the liver to say yes to him,and he led me on, knowing exactly he'll leave me for my friend, I'm Emily, I'll ruin both of you, and this meeting I'll be the one accompanying him. She comes out after a few minutes, Me:(smiling)let's make you beautiful, Her:yes I'll sit in front of this mirror and see you do your magic, Me:No you won't look at yourself, I want him to have the first reaction, because you'll be looking so beautiful, Her:woow, I cannot wait then. I'll make you ugly you bitch, After an hour we're done and she's ready, Wilson will definitely...ummh let me keep quiet, Me:wooow love, you look so beautiful, Her:I know right, I'm tempted to look at the mirror right now. Me:(shaking my head)no babe, come on,lets allow him to have the first reaction first. Her:okay, I cannot wait to see his face, Me:and I also have a blind date, I'll just go home and get ready, Her:come, you can get ready here, Me:oops ohh yes, let's wait for willy first. Her:No I'm meeting him in town, so I'll go catch a taxi Me:come ., lets go. *Mary's POV * I'm running late, but I'm almost at town,people are looking at me like I'm crazy,I know that I'm beautiful today, and Wilson will loose his mind,his eyes will be fixed on me the whole night, I exist the taxi,he said we'll meet at BC, I'm sure he's waiting for me now, I ran as quickly as possible, I cannot afford to make him late. I spot him and ran for a hug, He frowns when he set his eyes on me,this is not the reaction I wanted, his expression is like for an annoyed person. "Mary, what is this? "Ohh my goodness, I thought he'll be happy, *Wilson's POV * I stood outside BC, checking my watch for what felt like the hundredth time. Mary was running late, and I was starting to get anxious. When I finally saw her rushing toward me, I expected a bright smile and sparkling eyes. But as she got closer, my expression changed from anticipation to shock. Mary's outfit was...unexpected. she's wearing unmatching clothes and her hair is messy,and her make-up is too much, like she was painting herself, "Mary, what is this?" I asked, trying to keep my tone neutral. As Mary reached me, she threw her arms around me for a hug, but I was too stunned to reciprocate. She seemed oblivious to my reaction, smiling brightly. When she pulled back, I couldn't help but stare. Her makeup was overdone, with bright blue eyeshadow that didn't quite match her outfit. "Mary, what is this?" I repeated, trying to keep my tone light. "You look...different." I wasn't sure if "different" was the right word, but I didn't want to hurt her feelings. Mary beamed with pride. "I wanted to make a statement," she said, clearly pleased with herself. I forced a smile, unsure how to respond. Statement or not, I wasn't sure if this was the right look for her. Me:who did your make-up? Her:(I did babe, )I know I look beautiful. Me:did you take a look of yourself on the mirror. Her:no, I wanted you to see me first, Me:okay then, look over there.(showing her a glass) She gaps seeing her reflection, Me:and I told you how important is this meeting for me,but you decided to embarrass me, Her:I...I'm sorry babe, Emily is the one who helped me with everything, Ohh she's a liar too, Me:you said you did your make-up? Her:please wait, I'll fix myself. Me:Mary I'm running out of time, ohh God . Her:Babe please, I was about to shout at her when I saw Emily coming towards us but her eyes are fixed on her phone, she looks so beautiful, "Emily "I call out to her Mary turns looking at her, her expression changed to shock, Emily looks so beautiful I don't want to lie, her make-up is on point, and her dress, she looks so perfect. Her:Are you guy still here? Mary:Mary? You did this on purpose right? Her:what? Mary:my clothes and make up, Her:look Mary, I'm sorry but I did my best, I wanted you to look beautiful and classy but I'm sorry for trying to help. Mary:it's okay, thank you. Me:Emily ,please accompany me to my meeting. Mary:but ba......I cut her off. Me:please Mary not now,this meeting is very important to me, it's better I go with your friend. Her:No Wilson, I'm here for a date, go with your girlfriend, Me:please Emily I'm begging you Her:okay, I take Mary's hand Me:please do understand this okay, She just looks at me and turns walking away, "Shall we?"I say to Emily, Her:yeah sure. Me:buy the way you're beautiful. Her:( smiling)thank you. I hold her hand leaving.

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(CHAPTER SIX) *Mary's POV * I put down the glass, I head straight to open the door and I was welcomed by a slap from Emily, What the? Me:Emily why did you slap me? Her:where's my brother's money? Me:(frowning)what money are you talking about? Eric:the one you stole from my room. Me:I didn't steal any money mina. Him:Mary, I don't have time to back chat with you,where's my money? Me:I just took the laptop only, Her:I didn't know you were a thief, She looks nervous, she stole her brother's money and now she's blaming me for it. Me:Eric I didn't take your money, but I'll give you the money my parents left for me, how much is it? Him:$30 I went to get the only money I had, Me:(handing him the money)take your money and leave my parent's house. He took the money from me. Emily: I told you she stole the money, Me:leave! They leave? Ever since I started dating Wilson Emily has changed, what if she's just pretending to be happy for us? I must be careful. My phone beeps, I take a glimpse on the screen and it's hubby. Text:hey babe, I hope you had a wonderful day, Me:(smiling)yes my love and you? Txt:I was thinking about you the whole day. Me:(blushing)me too my love, when am I seeing you? Txt:Tomorrow we're definitely having dinner together. My smile widens Me:okay my love. Txt:Good night my heart, sweet dreams, I Iove you so much. Me:same to you honey and I love you most, I put my phone down blushing, I love this man with everything in me. *Wilson's POV * I have a smile on my face, my eyes glued on my phone, just looking at her beautiful pictures, A knock came through the door disturbing me. "Come in "I said. The door opens, and there stood Emily, wearing the shortest dress ever, Me:Emily, what are you doing here? Her:I came to see you. Me:without my girlfriend? Her:yes, I used to visit you before? Me:yes I was single by then, but now I've a girlfriend who happens to be your friend, Her:Mary doesn't love you, she's just using you. Me:okay...thanks for letting me know. Her:Iook at me willy, I'm very beautiful now,why can't you love me because I love you. Me:Emily I've a girlfriend whom I love so much, please close the door on your way out. Her:come on don't do this to me, I'm better than Mary a.... Me:look Emily when I'm looking at you, I'm seeing a cheap low prostitute, stop throwing yourself at men it's totally a turn off, that's the only advice I'll give you,and by the way Mary is a woman 10×more you can ever be. She comes closer touching wanting to kiss me and I lost it,I gave her a peri peri slap. Me:if you can't respect yourself, please respect Mary, now out. Her:Wilson p ..... I grab her hand pushing her out. I sighs closing the door, what is wrong with her,she knows I'm dating her friend but this? *Emily's POV * I slightly knocks and enters, she's watching a movie, she looks startled when seeing me, Her:Emily what happened to you? I sob Me:I was attacked by the thieves, Her:(frowns)thieves? Me:yes they wanted to take my phone, but I fought them, they slapped me and ran away. Her:I'm so sorry babes, Me:I think someone targeted me. Her:someone in mind? Me:Wilson, Her:what? Willy will never to such. Me:I believe it's him, Her:why would he do that? Me:promise me you won't ask him anything? Her:(sighing)I promise Me:that day I accompanied him to the meeting he tried to...t..to kiss me. Her:WHAT? Me:yes and he begged me not to tell you, and I didn't tell you because i didn't want you guys having problems. Her:Emily I don't know what to believe now, please I need space, go home. Me:babes please, I need you right now. Her:I know but I just need to be alone,I promise, I'll call you later. Me:okay please, don't ask him anything okay. Her:Sure I won't. Me:bye I love you. Her:I love you too. *Mary's POV * I close the door and lean on it, did Willy really tried to kiss her?was she really attacked by thieves? My phone rings flashing hubby's name on the screen. I just look at it, I'm not really in the mood to talk to him right now, I put my phone on silence, I don't have anyone to talk to right now, my mom is probably in a meeting right now, and I don't trust Emily right now. I hear a knock on the door, I wear my sandals going to open, Wilson. Him:babe are you okay? I've been trying to calling but your phone rings unanswered. Me:I'm ok. He tilts my face so i face him Him:babe please talk to me,what's wrong? Me:you promised not to hurt me. Him:and i didn't hurt you, did I? Me:did you try to kiss Emily the day you went with her to the meeting? Him:where's all of this coming from? Of course not . Me:are you sure? Him:wait! Did Emily say anything to you? Me:Not really, Him:Then why are you asking me that, babe do you trust that friend of yours? Me:(Sighs)I don't know what to think right now. Him:At first I thought she was someone with dignity but now I'm starting to doubt myself and I'm grateful she introduced my wife to me. Me:it's okay, Him:though I feel like there's more to this, when last did you see Emily? Me:she was here few minutes ago, unfortunately she was attacked by thieves, Him:What? Me:she said they wanted to take her phone so she fought them,and they slapped her and ran away. Him:wooow!Mary please be careful of that friend of yours. Me:Emily is just going through a lot Him:like what? Me:missing her deceased parents you know, Him:Your friend is not honest kuwe,and I hate people like her, Me:I'll be more careful. Him:get ready we're going out. Me:(smiling)ok *Eric's POV * "What happened to you ? "I ask the sobbing Emily Her:I was attacked by thieves, they wanted to take my phone but I fought them. Me:and then? Her:They slapped me Eric can't you see that? Me:I'm sorry lil sis, do you suspect anyone yet? Her:not really, Me:When did this happen and where were you coming from? Her:I was at Wilson's place. Me:doing what there without Mary? Her:I...ummm.i Me: Emily I wouldn't want to think that Wilson slapped you for whatever reason you did there,he chose Mary so stop acting desperately and move on, he's not the only man on earth. Her:I hear you, I'll be in my room. Me:Are you running away now? Her:Eric please I'm just tired. Me:Okay sure. I look at her as she leaves,there was no thieves here, it was Wilson who slapped her.but for what reasons?

(CHAPTER FIVE) *Mary's POV * Tears streamed down my cheeks as I see my reflection in the mirror ,Now it all make sense, like those stares I was getting from the people, Emily did this on purpose, she wanted to be the one going with Wilson, Me:but she said she's happy for us,was she pretending? I can't help it but wonder about what they're doing now, I love Wilson so much and I want us to work, I cannot have anyone ruining this for me. I sit down on the bad feeling stupid, I should've looked at myself on the mirror. *Emily's POV * "Woow, I'm so happy about today "says Wilson. Me:me too, I am happy for you. Him:I just want to go and share the good news with Mary Me:(Frowning)will you be still dating her? He looks at me like I'm crazy Him:yes off course, what makes you think I'll leave her? Me:I thought you were done with her,with the way she wanted to embarrass you today. Him:she didn't want to embarrass me, hanti nguwe who did her make-up. Me: what about me Wilson? Can't you see that I love you? Him:well, that is none of my business, I love Mary, who happens to be your friend, so please respect that. Me:why did you lead me on? You made me fall for you,I Him:Emily I'm tired okay, and you and I will never happen . Me:I represented you today, because i love you. Him:thank you for going with me, but Mary is the one I love, and I'm sorry for leading you on. And he turns on his heels leaving . No no no no,why can't he love me?what does Mary have that I don't, look at me now, I'm beautiful, Me:if I can't have him then no one will, I leave going to my house. *Mary's POV * I open the door for him,I wonder what is he doing here after treating me like that, Me:what are you doing here? Him:I'm sorry babe for the way I treated you earlier, I should've understood that Emily did your make-up, Me:but you heard me asking her ,and you had the audacity to go with her? He looks down Him:I'm sorry babe and I swear nothing happened between us, it's only you I love. I sigh Me:how was the meeting? Him:Everything went well,just that I wanted you by my side . Me:it's okay ,I was a looking messy,and it's my fault, I should've looked at myself in the mirror . He hugs me Him:it's okay my love, and I'm sorry too. Me:it's okay, Him:do you want to go out?maybe tomorrow. Me:yes definitely, I would love that. Him:okay, I've to go home now okay. Me:okay, be safe and by the way, wheres Emily? Him:I left her in town. Me:ohh okay then, Him:(pecking my lips)bye. Me:bye babe. I close the door locking, at least he explained everything to me, it's a relief indeed. I take my phone dialling Emily. Her:(low voice)hie Me:hie, I'm good thanks and you? Her:I'm okay. Me:how was the meeting? Her:didn't Wilson tell you? Me:he did but I'm asking you, my best friend Her:it was good and everything went well. Me:that's great, are you okay though,? Her:yes I'm okay, it's just that I'm tired, after a long night we had. Me:ohh okay, good night. Her:lite sleep well I drop the call with a sigh, I hope Emily is not pretending. *UNKNOWN * I was buying airtime when something caught my eyes, I looked at them again, and I see only darkness, I see a dark shadow following them,someone close to them is destroying what they're trying to build, Me:people are evil out here, And I cannot tell them anything now,I sigh leaving. *Narrated * As Emily strolled through the park, the warm sun on her skin and the gentle breeze rustling the leaves brought a sense of serenity. She breathed in deeply, feeling the fresh air fill her lungs. Suddenly, her gaze landed on a couple embracing, their faces lit up with laughter. It was Wilson and Mary, their eyes fixed on Wilson's phone. Emily watched from afar, a mix of emotions swirling within her. She hadn't seen Wilson in a while, and the sight of him with someone else stirred something inside. She observed how Mary's hair cascaded down her back, and how Wilson's eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled. They seemed lost in their own little world, oblivious to their surroundings. As Emily continued her walk, she found herself pondering the complexities of relationships and connections. She wondered what story Wilson and Mary were laughing about on the phone, *Emily's POV * This was suppose to be me and not Mary,Wilson saw me first and she dared dates him?I took a deep breath, I'll deal with them for hurting me,if I can't have Wilson then no one will . I take my phone making a call. Me:hie Unjani? ................... Me:May you please send me that witch doctor's number now? ..................... Me:Thank you, I owe you one. I drop the call, I am Emily, no one messes with me , *Mary's POV * I slightly knocks and enters, she's sitting on the bed with her headphones on, she removes them when she saw me. "Ohh Mary, you're here?" Me:(smiling)yes, you've been scarce and I miss you. Her:I'm sorry babe, I was feeling so down, Me:what's wrong? Her: I'm missing my parents so much, I wish they didn't die. Me:I'm so so sorry, please don't think too much besides you've another mother. Her:I know but I'm talking about my biological parents, Me:it is going to be fine,let's watch a movie maybe you'll feel better, Her:Go take a laptop in Eric's room. Me:okay, will be back now now. Her:okay babe, *Emily's POV * Mary came back with a laptop, "So what do you prefer we watch? "Ask Mary staring at me, Me:I want something scary. Her:aah, I'll be having nightmares . Me:you won't I promise, Her:okay....anything for you them. Her phone rings, "Emily please pass me my phone "she says her attention on the laptop screen. I take the phone taking a glimpse on the screen and the number is saved as hubby ,it's Wilson I guess . I hand her the phone ,and her smile grew wider when she saw who was calling her. Her: hey babe .................. Her:I'm missing you too. .................... Her:ohh really? Don't you think it's too early. .............. Her:Ohh okay then ,I'll let you know when the parents are back. .......... Her:okay babe, I love you most. She drops the call, Me:are you okay? Her:Wilson wants to pay Lobola for me. Aaah close the front door.! Me:what? Her:yes and I'm scared . Me:I think it's too early for that ,I mean you guys just met and you should be getting to know each other, not planning marriage. Her:well he said he loves me and he wants to make me his wife,and he doesn't need years to see that he loves me because he does. Me:babes I love you, and I still think that it's not a good idea . Her:(sighs)yea yea....Let's watch a movie, She plays the movie but my focus is not here anymore, Wilson really loves her, he's even planning marriage? No not on my watch, he'll marry me and not her, and I hope that lady gives me what i paid for. . . . . . . . . . . . . I check the time and it's getting late,I shake the sleeping Mary . Me:babes it's past 6pm. Her:Why are you waking me up? Me:are you spending a night here? Her:No no, (yawning)I've to go home. Me:okay, are you busy tomorrow? Her:not really, did you want something? Me:No, I'll come visit you. Her:(smiling)ncaw thank you babes, She wear her shoes, grabbing her phone. Her:come see me off. Me:off course my love. I went to see her off, we said our goodbyes. When I came back I decided to start cooking, simple just rice and beans,I hope Eric won't make a big deal out of this ngoba yena uthanda ukudla isitshwala. I dish up for myself, ate and the went to sleep, . . . . . . . I was waken up by a screaming Eric, I rub my eyes yawning. "Can you keep your voice down, by the way why are you screaming? "I ask him with a pounding heart. Him:Emily give me my money. Me:what money are you talking about? Him:I left some money under my pillow, because there's only 2 of us here, give me my money. Me:Eric please not now okay, Him:(angry face)Emily damn you,I'm not kidding with, give me back my money. Me: And I said I didn't take your money, He take off his belt ready to beat the hell out of me, I get off the bed running around with him angrily chasing me,A belt land on my leg and I scream. Him:Give me my money Emily, Emily come on, think! Me:ohh wait Him:what? Me:Mary! Him:what did Mary do now? Me:she went to get a laptop on your room ,obviously she took your money, because i swear, I didn't enter your room today, Him:why did you allow her enter my room Emily? Me:I'm sorry I didn't know she'll steal from you. Him:(scratching his head)you better wear those slippers Me:why? Him:we're going to Mary now Emily, I want my money. My heart pounds so hard, I look at him try to make an excuse. Me:bro please le.... Him:Emily, I said let's go. I wear my sandals .he grabbed my hand.

(CHAPTER THREE) *Mary's POV* I set on the couche confused, what just happened, the connection I felt when I was looking at Wilson, I had to get out of there as soon as possible. The heat was too much. I hear a knock on the door, could it be the parents are back? I ran to open the door, and I'm met by a furious Emily. "Hey, how was dinner?"I asked nervous Her:you're still asking? After ruining things for me. I frown Me:what do you mean by I ruined everything for you? Her:I took you there for introductions, but when you saw him,you just became a statue, drooling over my boyfriend, Me:ohh are you dating yet? She looks down, tapping her foot on the floor, Her:well he was suppose to ask me to be his girlfriend today but you Mary ruined everything for, Me:Emily I think you misunderstood everything, and I'm not in the mood to argue with you right now, Her:Do you want him? Me:what? Her:Do you want him ,YES OR NO? Me:n..no, off course I don't want him. Her:Mary that man is mine, I saw him first, so I'll not allow anyone to take him away from me, not even you. Me:Noted,and close the door on your way out . I leave her there going to my room. She's fully of shit, fighting for someone who doesn't even want you. *Emily's POV * I open my bedroom door furiously, Mary is full of shit, I dial Wilson's number, Him:hey Emily, Me:Really Wilson? Like you left me to eat dinner alone, why did you ask me out then? Him:look I'm really sorry okay, I had to take care of something very important, Me:you'll have to make it up to me then, Him:okay I'll let you know when I find time okay, Me:But Wilson you owe me a lot. Him:Look I'm just your friend Emily and not your boyfriend, don't misunderstand the 2, Me:Ohh okay, I'm sorry I thought the dinner was to ask me to be your girlfriend, Him:yes that was the plan,until I saw that I'll be making a mistake, Me:what do you mean by you'll be making a mistake? Him:My heart belongs to someone else now, Me:and who's that? Mary? Him:look I've to go. And he drops the call, he didn't denie that, now I regret taking Mary to that dinner, My bedroom opens and I know it's Eric, he's here to annoy me more, Me:Don't you know how to knock? Him:calm down little sis,why are you so angry? Me:what do you want? Him:How was the dinner, I hope all went well? Me:(clearing my throat)yes everything is fine, Him:Then why were you screaming over the phone? Me:it's none of your business. Him:did he ask you to be his girlfriend? Me:No, Him:Tell me what happened? I just feel like crying when I think about what occurred earlier, Me:I don't want to talk about it. Him:okay, please Emily don't do anything stupid okay, the right man for you will come,stop forcing things. Me:b..but I love him, Him:And then? Me:he said his heart belongs to someone else now. Him:did he say who? Me:I think he likes Mary, Him:but I told you sis,anyways it's done now, let them be okay, I nod but boiling inside, Wilson is mine and will always be. *Wilson's POV * I decided to cool my mind in this beautiful park,I just can't stop thinking about Mary, I want to get to know her more. As I strolled through the park, taking in the vibrant greenery and lively atmosphere, I suddenly collided with a familiar figure. Mary. Our eyes met, and for a moment, time stood still. We exchanged a brief, awkward smile before I apologized for bumping into her. "No worries, I'm the one who should be apologizing," Mary said, her voice soft and melodious. "I wasn't watching where I was going." We stood there, frozen in that moment, the tension between us palpable. Then, without a word, we simultaneously sat down on a nearby bench, as if drawn by an invisible force. The silence between us was comfortable, almost natural. We gazed out at the park, taking in the sights and sounds around us. Finally, Mary broke the silence. "It's been a while," she said, turning to me with a gentle smile. I nodded, feeling a sense of home wash over me. "Yeah, it has. How've you been?" Her:Good but lonely, just that I'm missing my parents. Me:where are they if you don't mind me asking? Her:Attending meetings all over the world, I'm missing them so much but they never find time for me . Me:Are you the only child? She smiles Her:yes but I'm not spoilt, Me:I know.,so any boyfriend? Her:Not yet. Me:okay good "And you?"she asks, Me:Not yet but soon. Her:okay, I thought you were in a relationship with Emily. Me:No we're not, we're just friends and that's where it ends. Her:okay I hear you, Me:Can I've your number please? Her:ooh sure..0775....... Me:Thank you so much, The sun is about to set, Her:I should go, it's getting late, Me:Ohh Sure, I'll walk you home, Her:Thank you. I smile, *Eric's POV * Like are my eyes deceiving me? Is that Mary and Wilson? This will break Emily, my sister loves this guy a lot xem, I just wish she finds someone else and move on from Wilson, Mary is oblivious to the fact that Emily loves Wilson but here she's, holding hands with him.i click my young going home, . . . . . . . . I found Emily sleeping on the couche, I gentle shake her, Her:ohh you're back already? Me:yes I am,did you cook? I'm famished. Her:yes, your food is in the microwave, Him:Thank you, how was your day? Her:it was great. Me:did you see Mary today? Her: No,why asking? Me:Nothing, I'm just surprised that you spent your day alone, you guys are always together, Her:(faking a smile)I'll go see her later but for now, I need to rest. Me:okay sure, I'll go change Her: okay sure I went straight to my room. (2 weeks later) *Mary's POV* I was surprised when Wilson called me. "Hey, Mary, I was thinking of taking you out this afternoon. Would you like that?" he asked. I agreed, curious about his plans. When he arrived, he handed me a beautiful bouquet of flowers. "For you," he said with a smile. We walked around, and Wilson bought me chocolates and ice cream. He said he wanted to spoil me. We tried all sorts of food, and I felt like a queen. The way he looked at me made my heart flutter. Later, Wilson suggested dinner at a fancy hotel. I felt a bit nervous, but he reassured me. At the hotel, he ordered a delicious meal, and we talked for hours. We laughed and shared stories, and I felt a deep connection. As we finished, Wilson pulled out a single rose and handed it to me. "Mary, I really like you. Will you be my girlfriend?" he asked, his eyes shining with hope. I was touched by his gesture. "Yes, I'd love to," I replied, smiling. Wilson's face lit up, and he leaned in to kiss me softly. "I'm so happy," he whispered. We hugged, and I felt like I was on cloud nine. *Emily's POV * My eyes better be playing pranks on me,I blink repeatedly looking at his profile picture, it's a picture of him and Mary,it seems like there were out for dinner, and they really look cute together, I cannot take that away from them, Me:that dog Wilson, he lead me on, he gave me hope about us,only for him to do this,?to grate my heart into tiny pieces, I am Emily, I always get what i want, Wilson will be mine. It's been a while since I saw Mary,I think it's time I pay her a visit. To be continued............. .