The Couple novel Chapter 8

Celia

I am back home after meeting my college friends, we decided to meet today since Linda and John will be joining their jobs next week, Shelly is moving in two days to Manhattan and Matt being a love lost puppy is moving too but after a week.

He still hasn’t told Shelly that he successfully got a job in Manhattan and will be with her in the same city, she still thinks he is jobless since he rejected all offers as he was waiting for this one.

I really don’t get it how a playboy suddenly changed for a girl, weird but I just wish she accepts his love soon.

The last two days were really annoying. Yesterday, the whole time I felt someone’s eyes on me but I couldn’t find them one time. It was like the party at my dorm, when hunk was checking me out the whole night until I approached him.

Me reminding today's events.

These two days are the most irritating slash weird days of my life. Either felt being watched or was restless. I didn’t sleep well last night either. I was thinking about nothing in particular but felt like I am missing something. I tried but couldn’t think of anything.

At last, I gave up around half past 6 in the morning and decided to go for an early jog since after college I had nothing to do and I was not meeting my friends till late morning.

I was having my same route and was running at a slow pace planning my rest of the week apart from the appointments I have with other friends or my parents. When I felt someone running past, it was like I saw the hunk again after the other day at the airport. I wonder why I am thinking of him too much.

I shrugged and continued my jogging as the guy ran really fast for jogging and got out of my vision pretty soon. I blame my excitement and anxiety of moving and starting a new life in Cooperstown for having me restless and overthinking.

We decided to meet at our regular place for brunch and will decide later for today’s plans. There was only Shelly and Linda, Shirley and Carl when I reached. Shelly is upset since Matt didn’t get hired in Manhattan’s company, well according to her, and how she is unwilling to join so soon.

I teased her that she should have Matt let know of her feelings sooner but she won’t budge since she is moving now she doesn’t want to have anything with him. I wanted to give her a piece of my mind but I think I don’t have a say in this topic since I broke up with George for the same reason.

Soon, Jeanne arrived but to our surprise not alone, some dark blonde or light brown hair guy is with her and since Jeanne has black hair he is perhaps not Christian, that leaves only Greg. She has a frown on her face, so its definitely Greg.

We are all surprised since she rarely talked of him and none of us ever saw him. We just heard of him and that too only his name. But didn’t she say yesterday, he isn’t coming and instead he sent her brother. Well, a lot can happen in a day and I have to know what can.

They took their seats and soon John and Matt joined us. Everyone knows about Matt’s plan and if it leaks he will make sure the person won’t see the next day’s sun.

Soon, I excused myself to the restroom and dragged Jeanne with me holding her hand. She screamed as soon as we entered the restroom. She is damn frustrated with Greg. She said when she got home yesterday after my house, he was there and she is still so angry.

Because of Greg’s coming she doesn’t get a single second for her brother and he is so awkward with Greg that he doesn’t stay at home for a second. He left early in the morning and came back late at night. He even ate his food in his room yesterday.

She told me this for the first time that it is arranged and she can’t get out of it. This is new to me, she always said he is her boyfriend and its complicated as she isn’t sure of the relationship and doesn’t want to get out of it.

I am so sorry for her how her grandparents can set her up with someone she doesn’t want. She cried a bit while we hugged. She fixed her makeup and got ready like nothing happened, she didn't cry. She is so strong sometimes that I forget her childish side.

When we got out, food was already served, John and Matt were talking to Greg. I sat beside Greg which made Jeanne sit in my place. He is annoyed. Everyone can see it and I love it. I will be at my best to annoy him, irritate him and get on his nerves when we will move to Cooperstown. He will be punished for keeping my friend in an unwanted relationship.

I forgot about those eyes and my restlessness, I was relaxed with my friends. They calmed me down. We decided to watch a movie before we head to our homes. I purposely sat between Greg and Jeanne. Jeanne smiled and enjoyed her movie. I am happy.

On the way back, I wanted Jeanne to have a sleepover with me and tried planning a girl’s night at my place but Linda was tired, she was lying she wanted to have some time with John, Shelly wasn’t willing, she was still upset and Greg didn’t let Jeanne go with me. I stepped on his foot and made sure to let him feel how pointed my heels were on our way out.

I got stuck in traffic and till the time I reached the dorm it was time for dinner. The eyes were back as I was entering the building, I shrugged off the feeling and kept moving. I know its just my mind playing tricks, if I look back I won’t find the owner of those eyes.

I went upstairs and got in my comfy clothes. I got a message from Jeanne while I was driving.

“Thank you for today, it was a relief to not have him beside, at the table and during the movie. And it was great when you stepped on his foot, he definitely realized how pointing your heels are.”

I am happy she was relieved for some moments but he should wait till we reach Cooperstown. I will make him regret making my friend upset and will give her brother a piece of my mind for letting his sister suffer.

It sounds like a good plan, then I start thinking about my new awaiting life in Cooperstown and how peaceful it will be while I cook my dinner, having a chef dad work good for me.

I slept the night tossing and turning again, my restlessness was back. I was forced to start the day early again and the morning went quite well until I got a text from Jeanne.

“I will kill this Greg, he made my brother leave. He left early in the morning just after I woke up.”

“Get ready girl, we’re going out.”. I texted back I didn’t have a plan for today until now.

“But where?”

“I don’t know, I will pick in an hour. Will think of a plan to throw him out of your life.” We need to think of a plan.

“Cool, I am locking myself in my room, so call me when you’re here.” she knows very well how to get on someone’s nerves. That’s like my girl.

I got ready and headed to pick her up. I am thinking of a plan to get him to stay out of our plan and spoiling our day out. As soon as I reached near her building, I called her and she came out jumping.

There he is, the devil of my friend’s life, following behind her. Please god forgive me if I kill him.

I hugged Jeanne and glared at Greg and simply told him to go back in the apartment but he wouldn’t budge and started making his way to my car.

“Shut the door or I will call the cops and tell them you’re harassing me.” I threatened him with a stern look on my face while I was nervous if it would work or not.

“You dare.” he smirked. “I am coming with you. I am not leaving Jeenee alone.”

“I am afraid you have to.” I am more nervous now as he took his steps towards me.

“You’re not coming with us Greg. Stop annoying me. Leave me alone for atleast one day, I won’t run away.” Jeanne pleaded.

Something shifted inside Greg and his blazing eyes softened. Does he love her?

Without saying anything, he stormed inside the building. We got in the car and there was silence for a long time till I parked around the shopping mall.

“We’re going to shopping and release our stress. ” I exclaimed.

We got in and went from shop to shop and bought a lot of stuff dresses, shoes, makeup products. She told me her brother was on single sofa while Greg was sleeping on couch when she got up early this morning and left saying her bye without explaining and how much it hurt her seeing her broda leaving.

By the time we were finished, it was time for dinner so we stopped by a restaurant and ate food.

After dinner, I wasn’t planning to home soon to no one so we decided to go club. She wanted to inform Greg about our plan but I restrained her, she already had informed him when we decided to go for dinner but not now. He should get worried and go mad.

We left the bags in the car and went inside. Thankfully, we both were well dressed otherwise it would have been weird. I wasn’t drinking since I was driving and J was not in the mood to stop.

We were dancing carelessly like there is no tomorrow and enjoying ourselves when someone grabbed me from behind. I turned around to meet the handsome face of Trevor, my high school ex-boyfriend slash cheater. No wonder, I lost my virginity to him.

He was a quarterback and I was neither a nerd nor a cheerleader. He is so handsome even today he hasn't changed much except got more muscles. He cheated on me with one of the pretty cheerleader after being 2 years together, just before school ended and after that this jerk expected me to forgive him and still be with him.

I am neither a joke nor a fool.

Tonight after a perfect day out with J, I don’t want to spoil my mood, so I got along instead of shoving him off but not before releasing myself from those hands.

“So long time, no see by the way someone got hotter.” he said smirking.

“Thanks.” I simply said when I wanted to shout, ‘yes, jerk you were too blind to see that back then’.

“So, with boyfriend?” he asked.

“Nope, single now a days.”

“No worries, I am here now. You want to get a drink?”

“I am not drinking tonight.”

“So, want to continue dancing?”

“Sure”

We started dancing and he started touching me frequently. It was more like J and me dancing together while he was just trying to grope me like a jerk which he is.

Soon, he was holding me and forcing his tongue in my mouth. I was pushing him hard but he won’t budge with his large frame, I got annoyed and kicked him between his legs which made him pull away grabbing his crotch.

“You are still a jerk.”, I shouted over blazing music.

He was angry and when he was about to slap my face hard, he got a punch in his face instead which sent him to the floor. Everyone around us stopped.

I looked up from him to see the guy who punched him so hard. It was Greg. He was furious and on fire. He got Trevor up and punched him again and gave him a few kicks before looking over us.

“So, are we leaving now or you want more time alone?”, he almost shouted at us. Jeanne who was drunk was sober now watching him. He got us out and was following behind us to our car.

“How did you find us?” I finally asked.

“I was following you, told you won’t leave her alone.” He stated, like it was normal to follow her around with her willing or not.

“The whole day!” I am shocked, surprised, angry. He didn’t reply and just stared at us. It was a yes. It was only then I saw Jeanne’s car parked beside ours.

“Get in your car, I will follow you behind to your home. Jeenee come.” While opening the passenger door for Jeanne and got to the other side to get in the driver's seat.

“Do I have to hold the door for you as well? Get in your car.” He shouted before getting inside. I don’t remember watching crazy aloud Jeanne, so silent and numb.

I was holding the ground all this time until he shouted and moved quickly seeing him so angry. Even I couldn’t fight back his anger and just did what he said. If he was a dragon, he would have definitely made some fire and burnt me.

He drove behind as he said and sped up as soon as I parked my car and entered the building.

I am shocked and in gaze trying to analyze what the hell happened today.