Chapter songs :
Chemistry by Isaac Levi
Fouth half - Breathing by Anne Marie
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At the Grayson tower.
From the academy, Darnel headed straight back home .
After taking a shower and dressing up in a black pull neck shirt and black trousers .
Darnel's phone rang.
He walked out of the closet carrying the second phone from the bed .
" Yes," Darnel answered the phone .
" Any plans for the night?" William asked.
" Nothing planned," Darnel replied.
"I need you to cover for me , " William said .
"So Gilbert is back," Darnel said .
" Yes , he is throwing a fit about joining the academy and our new friends group," William said .
" he has bugged all my cars. " William added in frustration.
"Your days as a free man are over my brother," Darnel chuckled.
"This is fucked " William sighed.
" are you hanging with Vanessa tonight " Darnel asked .
"Hm.." William replied .
"I am headed to the tower , get ready " William said .
" buy me a new phone. My main one is broken " Darnel said.
" alright " William said , hanging up the phone .
Darnel put the second phone in silence putting it in his pocket then walking out of his bedroom.
Darnel walked to from his side of the tower to the next .
Darnel walked to bedroom knocking .
" Come in " Elna from inside loudly said.
Darnel opened the door, entering and closing it behind him .
Darnel walked to the bed falling on it next to her .
"What is it " Elna asked
"What " Darnel asked getting comfortable next to Elna .
Elna placed her phone down staring at Darnel with inquisitive eyes.
"The thing is . " Darnel hesitantly said .
"I need your advice about something " Darnel added.
" what " Elna asked
" i have this person. Who has changed in behaviour and we are getting distant " Darnel said .
" how has that person changed " Elna asked .
"Uh...she has ..."
" SHE ..." Elna shouted in surprise.
Elna had been very uninterested but the gender of the person Darnel was talking about made her so interested and invested.
"Who is this she ... does she have a name. Are you dating , can...."
" Okay...wait " Elna grabbed Darnel's hand as he stood up to leave due to her many questions.
" Alright . Advice only. I won't poke my nose " Elna smiled .
Darnel laid back down .
"She had started hiding things from me , actually i have realised there is a lot she leaves out when telling me things " Darnel said.
"She has told me about everyone in her life but left out two people. I believe i was supposed to know about " Darnel complained .
" were the two people male or female " Elna asked.
" male , and they all have feelings for her " Darnel angrily sat up complaining.
" why does she even keep guys that have feelings for around. Worse , she was just kissing one today " Darnel angrily said .
Darnel deeply exhaled furiously.
"She says she likes someone, and refuses to say who . I am thinking its the basturd she was kissing. " Darnel complained.
" but why him of all people. How can't she see deserves better " He angrily yelled .
Elna folded her lips hiding her smile . Darnel had come in for advice but was actually venting .
" am sure those two guys are very ugly too" Elna supported.
" very. She deserves way better. I hear he is so cool because he plays football. Everyone can play football what's so special about that " Darnel angrily said.
"I looked through the guy and wonder what really attracted her to him . " Darnel added.
Elna widely smiled not being able to hide it .
" Darnel " Elna called .
" how did you feel seeing them kiss, i guess it was so infuriating " Elna said.
Darnel inhaled thinking back on that moment.
"My chest felt so tight and i couldn't breathe. My blood was boiling, and couldn't stand it. I wanted to hit that motherfucker to death ...." Darnel exhaled.
Feeling even more agitated thinking about it.
" but how could she kiss him. Thats even more heartbreaking " Darnel said .
Elna smiled yet with tears in her eyes staring and listening to him.
Darnel sighed worriedly .
" its like something is bothering her too. I can't figure it out and she won't say. " Darnel concernedly said.
Elna deeply sighed buttering her eyes .
"What do you want then . The guys who like her to go away or " Elna asked.
" i want them gone but i want us to go back to the way things were.." Darnel said.
"How about a vacation with her . I think once your away from everyone and everything. Just the both of you could help to bond you back " Elna said.
" i am sure she will open up about what she is hiding too " Elna added.
" i can't go on the vacation with how mother is watching me " Darnel said .
"Doesn't have to be a long one. Just get away with her. " Elna said.
" tell me while your ready , i will handle mom for you " Elna smiled.
Darnel widely smiled.
" thanks " Darnel excitedly said .
" i got you always " Elna smiled.
There was a knock on the door both looking at it .
" Come in " Elna said .
The door was opened the maid stepping in.
"Dinner is ready and lady Scarlet would love to have both of you there " the main informed then walked out .
Darnel and Elna climbed down the bed , walking to main house for dinner.
*
No sooner had Darnel and Elna sat the dining table when William with a new phone bag joined them.
"Good evening sir Philip " William greeted.
" Good evening your highness " Sir Philip greeted.
" Good evening lady Scarlet " William greeted again.
" Good evening " Lady Scarlet.
" we weren't expecting you " she added.
"This is literally his second home, does he need an invitation " Darnel replied the mother.
"Do you two have plans tonight "Desmond asked as William took a sit on the dining table .
"Yes " Darnel replied
" we are going heading to the ship yard " William smiled .
" why " Lady Scarlet asked
" my new car has been shipped so we going to pick it up " William said .
"Can't you have it brought..."
" No " Darnel cut the mother off.
" Father you must better understand this , watching your new car being offloaded and being the first person taste driving it " Darnel said .
Sir Philip smiled .
" you can go " Sir Philip said.
Lady Scarlet glared at sir Philip not happy by his agreement .
Desmond and Elna stared at each other chuckling.
"What time will be back " Lady Scarlet asked .
" mother " Elna called.
" they are 19 not kids " Elna added.
Darnel and William looked at each other with wide smiles .
Together they both stood up taking their leave aleady .
" Oh.." Darnel said turning back.
He walked back placing the new phone bag next to Lady Scarlet.
" what's that " Lady Scarlet asked.
" my new phone " Darnel said .
" the old one is broken , so i am giving it to clone it . Saving you from the sneaking around in my bedroom while i am sleeping " Darnel said .
Lady Scarlet clenched her fist angrily watching Darnel match away with William.
" was that necessary " William asked as they walked to parking lot .
" she will do it anyway, so why not just give it to her " Darnel said .
" are we really going to ship yard " Darnel asked .
"Yes . My new car reached at the right time " William smiled .
" oh Alex " Darnel smiled on reaching William's car .
Alex was tall well built gentleman in his mid 20s , he was always smartly dressed in a suit and very critical in everything he did .
Alex worked as William's personal assistant, guard and driver. Assigned to be with him every wherever William went .
" Darnel " Alex widely smiled.
" how was your vacation " Darnel asked as he and William entered sitting in the back seat.
Alex entered sitting in the drivers seat .
" it was very nice , thank you " Alex smiled starting the engine.
" Gilbert really knows how to shake up things ." Darnel laughed .
"If only he knew Alex is on my side not his spy. " William laughed .
"I am shocked Gilbert hasn't figured it out , that Alex is a partner in crime. He will be so livid once figures it out " Darnel laughed.
" i will be extremely careful. He will never know " Alex smiled.
Darnel leaned back pulling his second phone out .
" call her " William said watching Darnel staring at Babi's contact in thoughts.
" i am worried and angry at her " Darnel said .
" why are you angry " William asked .
" she was kissing London earlier " Darnel said.
William laughed shaking his head.
"Don't think deep about it , it was just his farewell kiss " William smiled.
" is he going somewhere " Darnel asked.
" he is transferring . Heard Neacky and Vanessa talk about it earlier " William said .
Darnel smiled in relief making William laugh more.
" where are you taking Vanessa, is it a date " Darnel asked.
" yes " William smiled.
" do you realise it's your first being with a girl for long " Darnel said.
" Alex, Will is in love " Darnel added.
" Stop exaggerating "William said , Darnel and Alex laughing .
"Also we haven't fucked " William said
" Exactly, so unlike you " Alex said all laughing .
"Might happen tonight. I can't wait " William smiled .
Darnel and Alex chuckled.
"Are you going to drive her around in your new car " Darnel smiled
" no , its a romantic inside setting . Maybe another time " William said.
" we are picking it up , test driving it around then i head out to my date " William added.
" i am leaving you with the car " William added.
" then you must not like her enough to show off your new ride to her " Alex said .
" she isn't into cars ." William said .
" also its nothing serious, so why bother " William added.
*
At AM'S Dinner.
The night was slow compared to other friday nights .
It was clocking 9 pm an hour to the time Babi leaves work .
" Nathan, watch for me " Babi said walking away from the counter.
Babi walked out of the dinner , she stood next to Amir who was smoking .
" are you angry with me " Babi asked .
Amir shaked his head saying no ,blowing out smoke.
"You haven't really spoken to me since our fight " Babi said.
"I am not angry at you. I am sorry i made it seem that way " Amir said .
" maybe because my girlfriend is occupying my free time " Amir smiled.
" Are you showing off " Babi chuckled. Both laughing.
" do you love her that much " Babi worriedly asked.
" hm....." Amir smiled widely.
"If i told you to be cautious with her , will you " Babi asked .
Amir turned staring at Babi quietly.
" why " Amir asked
" Marieh is my bestfriend but your my brother . I wouldn't want your heart broken " Babi said .
" what if i break her heart " Amir asked.
" i know you won't . But she can . So love her cautiously .." Babi worriedly said.
Amir smiled.
" what about you " Amir asked
" What about me " Babi asked
" just because i haven't said a thing doesn't mean i have forgotten about you and Darnel " Amir said .
Babi sighed speechlesy .
" we ain't dating " Babi said .
" i am not stopping you if you ever decide to " Amir said.
" i would support you and tell you to love him without regrets . Whether the end result is given or not " Amir smiled.
" that wouldn't mean i am not worried for you. No. Wanting to see you happy is way stronger than my worry of you being hurt " Amir added.
" what if that love is bad for you . " Babi asked .
"We are bound to make mistakes and be hurt one way or another. So we can't fail to give our shot at something just because we are afraid " Amir said .
Babi widely smiled .
" well then Amir " Babi smiled .
" love you girlfriend with all your might . Give her your all that she doesn't look elsewhere " Babi smiled .
" and if she ever fumble you , it will be the biggest mistake she will live to regret" Babi added.
"Thats more like it " Amir smiled .
Amir pulled Babi into a warm embrace. Babi deeply exhaled in relief relaxing in his arms.
It was the guilt of knowing there was a possibility of Marieh hurting Amir and being in a predicament of loyalty between Marieh and Amir that drained her more .
Hearing Amir's words that night brought some relief to Babi .
"Beep ....Beep...." a car honcked.
Amir and Babi turned looking at the car filled with a bunch of dudes.
" are you seriously still hanging out with those fools " Babi furiously asked.
" what amount of trouble do you need for you to learn " Babi added
"I know they are not the best but cut them some sluck " Amir said.
" Amir, you almost went to prison because of that gang of thugs " Babi angrily said.
" Amir , is the shawty joining us?" the boys in the car shouted.
" Shorty there is seat for you on my dick "they shouted.
Babi raised her middle fingers to the boys angrily.
" Uh...ah...Nah..Don't cross the line," Amir quickly warned the boys.
Babi glared at Amir with a see what talking about look .
"Last time," Amir said , rushing over to the car .
He got into the front seat, and the car drove away.
Babi sighed heavily, stretching and looking up at the bright moon.
Babi's phone vibranted continuously. She pulled it out from the back pocket answering it immediately.
" Hey " The deep voice on the other side said .
" hey " Babi softly smiled
" i am glad you called " Babi added.
" Really," Darnel asked.
" Yes , great timing." Babi smiled .
" The sky looks good, and the moon is so beautiful. " Babi added.
" i agree , Sky is really beautiful," Darnel said .
Babi giggled lightly .
"I miss you , quite a lot, actually," Babi softly said .
Babi's attention was taken by the raving engine of shining red porsh pulling over on the roadside infront of the Dinner.
Her lips pulled up in wide smile on seeing the one in the car .
Babi chuckled impressed by Darnel. She turned, looking over at the dinner and then back at Darnel.
"Is this enough for you to stop missing me?" Darnel smiled .
" No," Babi smiled
" Maybe a hug will do," Babi added.
"Drive forward to the corner," Babi said .
" alright " Darnel said .
Darnel wasn't alone in the car , William was in the passenger's seat watching Darnel smitten with a wide smile .
Babi walked over to the corner where the car was parked. Darnel standing outside of it .
"What are you doing here " Babi asked standing before Darnel.
"Test driving with William " Darnel smiled .
" Hey Mummy " William smiled on sliding the car window down.
" Hey Will. " Babi smiled.
" the car looks great " Babi smiled .
"The kinds that sweep Neacky off her feet " Babi added her eyes wandering about the car.
" where is she , we can drive around " William said .
" she is at the dance studio " Babi said.
"This late " William asked.
"She practices till 10:30 . Nathan is about to go pick her up " Babi added.
"Aren't you late for your date " Darnel asked William.
" oh , your going for a date " Babi smiled .
William smiled opening the car door and getting out of the car walking over to where Darnel and Babi were standing .
"Change of plans " William said staring at the watch on his wrist.
"Heading home," Darnel asked
" No , still cover for me," William said .
" Car key," William smiled .
Darnel handed William the car key, very confused.
"Good night both of you " William smiled
" good night " Babi smiled.
" see you at the suit tomorrow " Darnel said.
William got into the drivers seat, he started the engine and drove away .
" have you clocked off " Darnel asked .
" in a few " Babi smiled.
" i will be waiting for you at the yard " Darnel said .
" not waiting for me " Babi asked making puppy cute eyes .
Darnel chuckled.
"I refuse to be manipulated by your pretty face and eyes " Darnel smiled.
Babi laughed .
"Alright " Babi smiled taking steps backwards.
" See you later, Sky," Darnel smiled .
Babi shaked her head, agreeing . She turned walking back to the dinner.
*
William tapped Vanessa's contact calling as he drove off .
" Hey," Vanessa answered
"You were supposed to be here an hour ago," Vanessa said .
" i know. I am sorry, " William replied .
" My brother is back, and he is having me fixed," William said .
" Your ig story says otherwise. You are unveiling your new car, " Vanessa said .
" receiving that car was an excuse to come for that date , but he tagged along . " William said .
" are you with your brother right now " Vanessa asked.
" yes , he is test driving the car with Darnel " William said .
" does that mean you ain't coming " Vanessa asked.
" i am sorry to disappoint. But there is no way i can escape tonight " William added.
" i am sorry " William sincerely apologised.
"How about tomorrow then " Vanessa asked.
"If i managed to go off my brother's lesh " William said .
" i was really so pumped for the night " Vanessa sadly said .
" i will make it up to you " William said.
" alright " Vanessa said .
" Good night baby girl " William said .
" Good night William " Vanessa said .
William hanged up the phone . He pulled out the Bluetooth earpiece from his ear putting it aside.
William sighed, turning the car and pulling over in the parking ground of certain building.
The parking was almost empty with two or three cars parked in.
The place was quiet , with very dim lights outside in the parking ground making it dark and sketchy .
While the rest of the town was busy and congested, this side was the total opposite.
William rolled down the car window, resting his hand on the window as he studied the place .
He leaned back in his seat , his eyes glued to the door of this building.
20 minutes after , William was still patiently stationed in the parking lot .
He eagerly sat up on seeing a people walk out of the building.
William's face pulled up in a wide smile on seeing Neacky walk out of the building as well.