Chapter 26
” Marvy! Marvy! Open the door ” I heard Mr Bill’s voice but I wasn’t listening as I sobbed silently. I had my head bowed as I sat on my bed with my hands wrapped around my body.
I hate him! I hate him so much! I hate myself too! I hate everyone! I kept on screaming in my head.
It’s been an hour already and seems Mr Bills gave up as it had been some minutes already and no sound could be heard. I wiped my tears slowly and almost immediately, my stomach grumbled. Hunger.
I let out a sigh before proceeding to the door. I twisted the door knob open and closing the door behind me slowly and silently, I made my way downstairs carefully trying not to attract anyone.
I was finally down the stairs and was now heading to the dinning. I opened the fridge and as thought my food was packaged there. I brought it out slowly with the aim of eating it in my room. I turned, but a familiar voice made me stop on my tracks.
” Marvy ” His soft voice came out in a whisper and I stopped. It can’t be Tyler, can it?
I turned slowly and at first, I felt my eyes were deceiving me. It truly is Tyler. How come he looks calm. Had Mr Bills say some hurtful words to make him look this calm and dejected? Stupid me was worried all of a sudden.
” Are you okay? ” I asked foolishly as he walked over to me with his hands in his pockets. Oh yeah, the lights were on and I could see him clearly.
” Yeah I’m fine.. you? ” He asked, hitting me with another shock of suprise. ” Um.. I guess ” I replied with a raised brow. Why’s he suddenly acting nice? Is this one of his tricks?
” It’s not a trick or something and I’m sorry about earlier.. I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings ” He said like he heard my thoughts and I only watched on in shock.
” I shouldn’t have said those words but I just.. I really don’t like you that way. I just met you and dad’s already planning on getting us engaged and I don’t want that. I don’t have plans of getting married to anyone, not now. So I’m really sorry but this can’t work out and I don’t want you wasting your precious time here because it won’t work out. So it would be best for us both if you just talk to your mom about cancelling this marriage proposal ” He said calmly while I only watched on, bewildered about this new side of this I’m just getting introduced to.
” You should think about it ” He said with a light smile and with that, he walked past me. I stood there for a while staring blankly at nothing before turning to the direction he walked away to. Was that really Tyler?
I was shocked and suprised at the same time. I remembered his words, he fvcking apologized! But he isn’t interested in getting engaged to me. I would have agreed to this without much thought, but then. Can I? I’m carrying his baby.
Should I tell him about it? No! That would be too stupid of me, but.. I really don’t want to get on his bad side anymore, I mean.. he already came clean before me and he even approached me in the sweetest manner ever, if I refuse to cancel this contract, he might think I’m really desperate but am I really in the power to cancel the contract? No I’m not!
I should tell him that? Gosh, I don’t even know what to do anymore.
I suddenly lost my appetite as I returned the packaged food back to the fridge and made my way back to my room.
I laid on my bed softly as I let out a soft sigh. The doc advised I stopped thinking too much but can I really stop? Things keep getting worse. How about I really leave? Maybe things could get better then?
I would have to talk to mom, I hope she agrees.
** Next Morning **
” Morning ” I greeted as I sat my butt down on my now regular seat before the Bill’s family.
” Morning Marvy. You look okay now, right? ” Mr Bills asked to be sure and I nodded with a little smile.
” Yes sir. I’m fine now ” I said and he nodded. He glanced at Tyler who was eating in silence.
” Tyler.. you’re yet to give me an answer? ” He suddenly asked and Tyler finally raised his head up while I raised my brows trying to understand what he meant.
” Dad… ” Tyler tried to say.
” I hope it’s a positive answer cause if it’s not.. ” Mr Bills threatened and I got an hint of what it was about.
I could see Tyler was short of words as he didn’t know what to say at that moment.Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.
” Tyler… I’m waiting ” Mr Bills reminded. Tyler sighed frustratedly as he lowered his head.
” Um.. sir.. ” I tried to divert Mr Bills attention to me and I guessed it work, probably for that moment.
” Um.. I have been trying to place a call across to my mom but she hasn’t been picking for the past 3days and I’m getting worried. Is she okay? ” I lied, and making up a look that would make me look tense.
” Um.. really? I was on a call with her just yesterday. How come she’s not picking your calls and yes, she’s fine.. she’s totally fine ” Mr Bills assured but I shook my head, pretending not to be satisfied.
” Um.. could you please place a call across to her for me? ” I pleaded making up a face that imprinted fear on my face.
” Um.. sure ” He replied and his hands roamed into his pocket but he couldn’t see his phone.
” Oh.. my phone’s upstairs ” He said and stood and I also stood up. He looked at me with a raised brow.
I moved closer to him. ” I want to speak with her in private ” I whispered to him and he understood immediately.
” Oh sure. Let’s go then ” He said and I nodded, he led the way while I followed behind.
I could feel Tyler’s gaze on me as I walked and I turned to confirm my suspicions and truly, he was staring at me with a confused look on, he was probably wondering why I covered up for him. I only passed him a smile as I walked out of view.
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