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EPISODE TWELVE
EPISODE TWELVE
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MAYNARD POV
Immediately I dropped her at her mansion, I turned around to go but a guy flagged down my car, I scoffed and whined down the glass.
” Gael? “I called in surprise and he nodded.
” I’m Gael, Magnolia’s friend, And I want to talk to you, Can you hear me out? “He said pleading and I sighed.
” You should know you deserve no audience, You rui*ned Mag’s birthday for her “I snapped and he nodded.
” I know, But I can explain ” He rushed quickly and I took another deep breath.
I opened the car door for him and ushered him in.
He entered the car and I stared at him keenly, He look so troubled and depressed.
” Guess you precious Fiancee, Alena isn’t treating you well? “I asked with a hint of mockery and he chcukeled.
” I deserve every treatment you might want to give to me, She’s your secretary ”
” She’s not only my secretary, She’s someone important “I replied him quickly in form of correction and he chuckled sadly.
” When I and Magnolia was in school, She was the first person to make a move, I was a new student, Being an introvert, I don’t talk and everywhere seems boring to me, She came to my desk that particular day and stretched her hand out for a shake, I collected it warmly and…..”
” These aren’t necessary, Gael, Go straight to the point, I have lots of things to do “I cut him off calmly and he shook his head.
” You’re a human, And I don’t know maybe you’ve ever be in love but I feel like ranting on someone, I don’t know what to do anymore, Maynard ”
” Go on with your explanation ”
” Then, After the handshake, She said she wanted to be my friend which I agreed immediately, Her pretty face was irresistible, I couldn’t turn her down, And she look so innocent, She doesn’t have any impure feelings for me, Or maybe incest, I felt that she only want to be my friend, We started going to school, Eating lunch, Going on a few dates and everything, She made my family more richer, She made my Dad what he is today, Because of a simple suggestion she gave me then, I fell in love with her, But I don’t know how to confess it, I do make men run away from her because I’m so jealous, I don’t want anyone to be around her, Just me and her ”
” Is that not little bit toxic? “I asked throwing a gum in my mouth and chew it softly.
” No, I did it for a reason, Then, few months to our graduation, My Dad forced me to go on a date with Alena then, It was meant to be a business date but I ended up being a night stand, I don’t know how it happened, I found myself beside her, That particular day, I was planning to propose to Magnolia but Alena visited and broke the news to my family that she’s pregnant, That’s when my plan was ru*ined ”
” Oh, I get you now, So you invited her for dinner just to disgrace her?, Or your fiancee did it deliberately? ”
” No, It’s not like that, No one did it deliberately, Alena was just too rude then, I don’t know what to say concerning this but I’m sorry ”
” And why are you apologizing to me? ” I asked immediately and he gulped down nothing.
” I don’t know how you’re going to do this but can you help me talk to Magnolia?, I love her, And I’m planning to marry her, I told my dad already and how she has helped us, He agreed immediately, Can you help? “He begged and I felt like punching him in the face.
” I don’t think I have any say in this, According to what you said, You guys were best of friend before your sweetheart Alena came ”
” She’s not my sweetheart “He corrected immediately and I nodded.
” You should talk things out with her, Maybe she will accept, And if she doesn’t, I don’t know what to do then “I said with a shrug and he nodded.
” Thanks a lot, I know what to do “He mumbled and opened the car door.
He stepped down the car and whine up, I zoomed away immediately.
What’s he saying?
He’s trying to marry Magnolia?
I hope he’s joking.
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” This is the most ridiculous company I’ve ever seen, Why can’t they inform you earlier that the conference is tomorrow “Mom protests and I sighed.
” You know I don’t have a say in this?, My boss is the one they informed, I don’t know what to say ”
” Korea?, I heard their food is delicious and they are fun to be with “She said with a giggle and I shook my head.
” I’m not there for fun, It’s just two days programme, We will be done in the twinkle of an eye ”
” Alright then ” She mumbled and my phone rang.
Since it was beside her, She passed it over to me after checking the ID and I shook my head.
She’s so fond of doing that.
I look at the screen and it was Gael calling, I rolled my eyes before dropping the phone.
” What happened?, Gael is the one calling “She said in surprise and I rolled my eyes.
” I don’t feel like picking the call ”
” Why? ”
” Because he ru….. “I shut my mouth immediately and stared at her.
Wait.., I almost leaked what happened to her.
I pressed my lips together and shook my head.
” Never mind ”
” Then pick the call “She repeated and I grab the phone..
I place it on my ear and he took a deep breath before talking.
” Magnolia, We need to talk, Can we meet this evening ” He said softly and I roll my eyes.
” I know, Send the address to me on WhatsApp, Including the time, I will be there “I rushed my words before dropping the call.
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8PM
I got to the restaurant he sent to me and as expected, I met him beside his red car, Looking handsome and gloomy as well.
I let out a soft breath before walking up to him.
” And I hope your darling wife isn’t here?.” I asked spreading my arms and he shook his head.
” No, I hope I didn’t stress you ? ”
” Of course you did, My mom was there then, I don’t know how to tell her that my so called best male friend rubbed his wedding on my face, and that’s the reasons why I came, I should be sleeping by now “I snapped rolling my eyes and he nodded.
” Alright, Can we go the restaurant? ”
” After you ”
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” What will you like to eat? “He asked immediately I took my seat and I took a deep breath trying to control my anger.
” I’m not here for food, Young Man ”
” Oh ”
Minutes of silence passed, No one talked, And I understood it.
He’s a man of few words.
” I’m here to apologize, for the pains and disappointment I caused you, I had my reasons, I linked with Alena for a business meeting and we ended up having a night stand, Then, she insisted we get married that’s why I was in this deep mess, I broke up with her yesterday, And I’m ready to make amends ”
” For what? “I asked raising my hand up in the hair and he pulled them down.
He interwined them together, Staring keenly at me, A tear slipped down his eyes.
” I wish I still have a place in your heart Magnolia, I want you to be mine ”
” Lame choice of words and lines, I have a man already ”
” Who’s that? ”
” You don’t want to know “I said immediately and stand up to my feet.
” I wish you the best in life, Things can’t be the way they are before, I’m sorry “I mumbled and tried leaving but he pulled me back and hugged me tightly.
I wriggled myself away from him but he held me again.
” I said I’m not interested “I yelled.
” You should be interested, Because you’re mine “He yelled back at me and I struggle to let him release my hand but he held it tightly.
Oh God!, I’m in a deep mess.
” Trying to molest her? “A deep cool voice stopped us immediately and we turned to the direction of where the voice came from.
Maynard.
” Maynard “I stuttered and he let go of my hand immediately, I move away from him and stay in between them.
” You said I should go on with whatever I have to say, Then, why are you here disrupting me? “Gael yelled at Maynard and he seems unmoved.
” What is he saying?, Maynard? “I asked in surprise and arranged my dress.
” We talked this afternoon, And he told me to confess my feelings for you, Saying he has no say in your relationship, I don’t know why he’s always everywhere around you! “He roared and the bag slipped down from my hand.
Maynard said he has no say in my relationship?Content rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.
So, I’ve been played all along.
” Hey, It’s not like that, I was….. ”
” I don’t need your explanation, Maynard, I’m sorry I have to go now “I mumbled and bent down to pick my bag before running out of the restaurant.
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