After yelling at me and warning me to stay away from her husband or protect myself against him, Mrs John left. I couldn't say a word to her because I was stunned by how she overreacted. As soon as she left, I returned back to the kitchen and continued with what I was doing earlier before she came. I was washing the dishes. Seriously, I was dumbfounded. I never knew she would react that way, she didn't look like a violent somebody. Now I was beginning to think if that was how violent she was then it might be among the reasons why her husband was trying to stay away from her or trying to seek pleasure elsewhere. For a woman to act the way she acted, men would definitely be scared of her. And they would have to be very careful, for their own safety. And if they choose not to, then they would have themselves to blame.
I continued to wash the dishes until I was done. And when I was done, I took them to the cabinets and kept them there. Thus, I headed to my room and took my laptop from my study table and turned it on. I couldn't still stop thinking about Mrs John but hopefully, if I began watching a film the thought would be gone. Or so I thought. Thus, I navigated into my movies file and began watching a horror movie I downloaded not long ago. Just like I loved discussing about my discoveries, same goes to the movies I watch. The horror movie title was "South Orleans", it was based on a book that was written by Samantha Boris. The story was about a nuclear reactor that blew up spreading a strange radiative particles that had never been known by the scientists. Anybody that comes in contact with the radiation would turn into a strange creature in few days. A creature that is carnivorous and doesn't feel pain at all. It could also return to live should it be stabbed many times in its body. The only way to finish it for good is by hitting it on the head.
It was really a nice film. The actor, James was a private security personnel. He lived far away from the red zone with his wife, Joyce, and his grandmother, Mary. However he had a stubborn sister, Pullet who left home to see her boyfriend on the day it all happened. Hence, his mother pressurized him to get his sister back. And since he respected his mother, he tried all his best to get his sister back by going through different kinds of difficulties with the authority who wanted unaffected people out of the zone, affected people killed, and those that have symptoms detained in an underground medical facility. It was a very heart touching story, James was able to get his sister back home but the door ended up being infected. It ended when Pullet took a gun and shot herself. James did the same too and whole family broke into tears. They shot themselves because that was thr only way to stop themselves from turning and attacking their own family. It was a very interesting horror movie, despite the fact it touched my heart too.
As soon as I was done watching, I went to bed and fell asleep. I was exhausted and needed some rest. And in an hour or so, my phone began ringing. It was Jessica, she came back and found the door locked. I didn't remember when I locked the door in the first place though, but I told her I was sorry immediately I unlocked the door for her to come in. Thus, she asked if I had prepared lunch. Unfortunately, I didn't. Hence I told I didn't, and judging from the fact that I was so tired and needed some rest, I told her I didn't but I would be glad if she help me as I was really tired. Suddenly, she started blabbering. I didn't say anything more to her, I just went upstairs to my room and returned to my sleep. I was so exhausted and arguing with her will cause me my energy. I didn't want to lose my energy, infact I needed more and that was why I opted to rest... I mean sleep in the first place.
When I woke up later I found out it was quarter to six, which means I had overslept. I yawned and gently raised from the bed. Then I huffed and withdrew from the bed before heading to the bathroom to take a warm washer. While taking shower, the thought of Mrs John bounced into my mind again. She was pissed, but I was pissed too. However I controlled myself, although it was more like being stunned and no knowing exactly what to do. Anyways, I would heed her advice. The next time I see her husband approaching me, I would make sure I scream and yell at him to go away. And if he didn't, well, I would go straight to Lorraine to lay a report before Mrsh John comes for me and do the work to me. Although I believe she wouldn't try to do what would land her into jail, but also I believe she could practically do anything to protect her husband from being snatched away from her. Good luck for her! I thought to my mind.
As soon as I was done taking shower, I walked out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around my waist downward. After that, I rubbed cream, and got myself prepared into one of my favorites gowns. Hence, I headed downstairs to see if Jessica was there but unfortunately she wasn't. And I bet she wasn't in her room too judging by the way the kitchen was kept, it wasn't how I left it. Something told me she had cooked launch and had went out. Now I felt so hungry like I was going to just take whatever I see in front of me into my stomach.
I quickly took out two parks of instant noodles from one of the cabinets and stripped the parks open. Thus, I boiled some water, poured the noddles and necessary ingredients inside... after which I waited for it to be done before taking it off the cooker. After serving myself in a big plate, I placed the plate on a tray, got a glass of water filled and joined the water with the noodles on the tray before heading straight to the sitting room to eat. I would have stayed in the dining island but I wanted to keep myself busy while eating so as not to end up killing myself with different kinds of thoughts about things. I turned the television on, as well as the Wi-Fi. Hence I streamed some videos online and began watching. It was a smart television, you know, and acted just as smart as our mobile smart phone. It could even do more than some smart phones. While watching, I heard the sound of car parked closer to our house, followed by the sound of someone coming out of it. Before I knew it, the door was being knocked. I didn't know who the person was and that made me hiss as I stood and went to check the door. But just as I opened the door I found out it was Frank. "Hi," he said with one of his hands in his pocket and the other one waving at me gently. It had really been two days since we last met the fact that he had been very busy these days.
By the way, he looked handsome as usual even with the exhaustion written on his face. I could simply read his face, and right now what I saw was exhaustion and all he needed was to rest. Hence, I welcomed him in after greetings and shared my noodles with him. Although at first he said he wasn't hungry, that he had eaten at work before coming, but then he took some spoons of the noddles and gulped the water I brought twice before relaxing and asking if I was enjoying what I was watching. Of course I was, I nodded and told him yes. Thus, we continued watching while gisting. And when I was done, I took the the plate and the rest of the items to the kitchen. After washing them, I returned to the sitting room and found Frank laying on the sofa with his eyes shut. I thought he was trying to catch a sleep but when I checked very well I realized he was already asleep. That was strange, he had never slept in our house before. I never knew he would even find the couch comfortable enough for him to sleep on. Well, wonder will never end. I sat on a chair in the opposite direction and began staring at him while admiring his handsomeness. I was supposed to go and prepare, and then head to the hospital to see Aunt Vicky but here I was, staring at my one and only prince charming.
As I kept staring at him, his phone began ringing. It was in his pocket. On a normal circumstances the ringing tone and vibration was supposed to wake him up but since he was so exhausted, he kept on sleeping. I – on the other hand – initially didn't want to pick the call but as it kept on ringing, I decided perhaps I should check and see who's calling. If it turns out to be his parents, then I would leave the phone to keep ringing. When he wakes up, I am sure he would see it and he would call them back. They would also understand why he didn't pick their call if he tells them he was sleeping when they called that was why he couldn't pick. However, if it turns out to be someone from work or perhaps someone that seemed to be a friend then I would pick the call and tell the person he is asleep and when he wakes up I would let him know that they called. That was what I had in mind, and surprisingly when I managed to pull the phone from his pocket and checked the caller identification on the screen, I found out it wasn't his parents nor someone from work. It was Betty, and her name was boldly written as Betty II, which obviously stanced for Betty the second. Was there another Betty apart from the one we encountered that day, or was it her second number he saved as the second? I thought to myself while staring at the name.
Eventually, I decided to pick the call. And when I did, she started talking without even knowing it wasn't Frank that picked the call. "Sweetheart, what's going on? I've been calling since, why didn't you pick my call? Anyways, I am already getting used to the cold treatment. I just called to feed you more about that crazy cop, could you imagine he had the guts to knock on my door? He stopped sending his uncle's wife, he decided it was time for him to see me himself. He showed up with a bouquet of flowers while wearing an unpleasant smile on his face with a disgusting mustache. I didn't even know when I collected the bouquet and dropped it on the surface, however I was happy to see him in pain the moment the plastic holding the flowers shattered into pieces. Then I slammed the door in his face and laughed sarcastically the way he could hear outside the door. He didn't know I have you in mind, he didn't know you are the one I would love to spend the rest of my life with. Frank, if I can do this for you why not do the same for me? Push that duckling away, and come to me. Remember, I've known you long before you met her and I assure you I can take good care of you. Has she ever offered you her body? Well, I can do that right now for the sake of the tremendous love I have for you. The love I have for you is unmatchable. That girl's love for you... – what's even her name? Laura, right? – well, her love for you is mickle compared to mine. I can practically do anything to please you. What can she do to please you? Huh? You are not saying anything! What can Laura do to please you? Absolutely nothing. She can't do anything. I repeat, she can't do..."
"You don't need to repeat yourself, Betty" I cut in rendering her speechless, "We are two different people, you and I. We don't belong to the same book, let alone the same page. We are worlds apart, me and you. And do you know what makes us world apart?" I tried to control myself, "Well, it's because I am calm and you are anxious. You want him to leave me and return to you when you don't even know how much he loves me. Will you be happy if someone does the same to you, ask the man you are dating to dump you and come to them? Will you be happy? I am sure you won't because it is painful. However, a real man will never be allowed to be fooled into what you are asking Frank to do. Yes, you know him long before he met me but I think I heard you were dating someone. Why didn't you leave the person you were with to date him? You waited until the person broke your heart, probably due to betrayal issues, and now you want Frank to betray him. Have you no shame?" – She tried to cut in but I didn't give her the chance as I kept on talking – "Women like you think all a man needs is s*x, but I can tell you that's not the case for sensible and reasonable men. Nothing in this world can match true love, loyalty, sacrifices, and dedication. If you think men can easily be lured into relationship through s*x then prostitutes would have won the hearts of many men" – Noticing she was about to end the call I decided to stop with a strong advice – "Betty, be truthful to yourself and be mindful of the things you do. Don't try to take people's men away, the man that allows you to take him away will definitely allow someone to take him away from you in the future!"
My last few words woke Frank from his sleep, I had laid emphasis on the words as the conversation was coming to an end. As soon as he woke up, he saw me with his phone and then wrinkled a brow as if to ask what was going on. He was still exhausted and needed more sleep, but he probably wouldn't be returning back to sleep soon without being told what exactly happened. Why I shouted and why he saw his phone in my hand. "Is everything okay?" he finally asked, seeing how silent I was. "Did someone called?" he threw another question at me without waiting for me to answer the first question. He was obviously curious. But from where should I even start explaining what happened? I wondered.
"Actually," I cleared my throat, "Betty called and... and..." I said as he hissed and laid down on the sofa again,
"That naughty girl, I just don't know why she doesn't want to leave me alone. I know what to do, I will block her soon" he said and returned back to sleep – leaving his phone with me. Wow, that was great! He didn't even bother to know exactly what happened, he might have heard similar words from her before and wasn't interested in hearing more of it from her. I was really happy I didn't have to worry about explaining anything to him. I also didn't have to worry about protecting him from her. Apparently, he wasn't interested in her and would soon get rid of her. I thought as I returned to my sitting position while still holding his phone. The phone was locked, hence I wasn't able to access it. But getting hold of it was enough to make me the happiest woman on earth at the moment. And also the fact that he had proven to me that he really loved me, and me alone.
As for Betty, if I were to be in her shoes I would definitely make hay while the sun shine. I would go for that cop she disgraced earlier because he obviously loved her for real. By the way, it was self-explanatory that he was the same guy Trevor talked to me about. Yes, his cop partner whose uncle lived in the same apartment building with Betty.
The last time we met, he said the cop had paid his uncle a visit and that his uncle's wife was trying her best to convince Betty into accepting him. Well, I guess that didn't work as the naive young lady was obsessed and didn't really know what she was doing. She didn't know the best thing for her. But hopefully one day, she would understand. By the time Frank shunned her away and she found herself in a stunning situation where no man is willing to start a relationship with her.
After thinking for a while, I returned Frank's phone back to him while he continued sleeping. I kept the phone on the center table close to the sofa, where he would find it the moment he wakes up later. Hence, I turned my attention towards the television and continued watching the movie I was watching. I couldn't stop smiling as I was totally impressed by what happened earlier. Betty got what she deserved!
