Dreams

Friend or foe

Candace Noah

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I woke up to find myself alone in the room

I rubbed my eyes while sitting up on the bed

I glanced at the wall clock, it was 8:00

Oh Max! Why didn’t you wake me

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I jolted up from the bed and rushed into the bathroom to freshen up

I returned to the room and frowned when I saw Max arranging his books in his bag

Good morning! he greeted while grinning

Why didn’t you wake me? I fired at him

he smirked

Do I look like an Alarm clock?

You are so impossible! I remarked

he slung his backpack across his shoulders and walked out of the room...

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I dressed hurriedly in the white gown Chase bought for me, grabbed my back pack and headed to the sitting room ....

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Good morning mom! I greeted my mom who was seated alone in the sitting room

Morning! how was your night? she asked

Fine! .... see you later . I bade and scurried out of the house.....

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I flagged down a taxi and got into it

Delgado music school! I called and the driver nodded before driving off ..

We soon got to the school and the driver parked in front of the huge gate

I paid him off after alighting and dashed into the school compound.....

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I sighed in relief when I met no teacher in the class

The class was so noisy as almost everyone was talking about Nick ‘s concert

I spotted Loretta seated alone at the back of the class

What is wrong with her? I wondered

I walked towards her

Good morning! I greeted while sitting beside her

She looked at me and sighed

Are you alright? I stared at her

She shook her head

What is wrong? I probed

I really want to go to Nick’s concert but I have no means

I smirked

Is that why you face is so gloomy?

She nodded

What if we go together? You know we can both go over to my house after school . I suggested

She beamed happily

Oh candy! I love it that way

I smiled

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We hurried to our seats when the teacher walked into the class

Good morning Class! the teacher greeted and soon began teaching

Will Chase be driving us there? Loretta asked in whispers

I nodded

Oh Candy, I really can’t wait

I smiled .........

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Kira Montes

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I sat on the bed while watching a Nick’s fan show on the television

his fans were all talking about his concert...

Oh I almost forgot about his concert tonight .....

I sighed in frustration

I don’t care about Nick or his concert, all I want is my Chase

Why is it so hard for him to love me? Why?

I picked up my phone from the bed and dialled his number

It rang but he did not pick

What the hell Is wrong!

I dialled it again and he picked on the second ring

hi Chase! I greeted

Kira! how are you? he asked . his voice was hoarse , was he Just waking up?

I am fine

Why the call ,do you have something to tell me?

Erm...erm I just wanted to ask if you would be going to the concert. I stuttered

Yeah. he drawled

Can we go together?

I am sorry Kira that won’t be possible

I gulped

Can we hang around some other time?

Sure. he replied and ended the call.....

I toss my phone to the wall in anger

Why is he always trying to push me away? Why is he always making me cry?

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I put on a robe and headed downstairs

I scoffed when I saw the driver seated alone in the sitting room

Good morning ma’am! he greeted while standing

What are you doing here? Aren’t you suppose to wait outside?

Erm .. your father asked.. erm me to wait here. he stuttered

Why will..... I stooped when a realisation hit me , I was talking to the b***h father

I smirked

So you are the so called father of Candace

he looked startled for some moment, and then composed himself

Did She offend you In anyway?he asked

I laughed

How can a low life like her offend me. I retorted

Then what did she do? he probed

She stole my man from me . I yelled

Who? not my Candy! She can never do that. he defended

I huffed

Do you want to loose your Job?

he stared at me without uttering any word

Do you? I yelled

he shook his head negatively

Good! Then warn your daughter to stay away from Chase. I threatened and walked into the kitchen

Ma’am Kira please don’t don’t be too hard on me . I heard him say

I scoffed

They are just bunch of lowlifes ......

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Chase Delgado

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I sat up on the bed after the call with Kira

I really felt bad declining her request, but there was nothing I could do.

I went through my phone and smiled when I saw a text from Candy

I clicked on it and read it

“Good morning baby! I know you are still sleeping, call me as soon as you read this message..

I dialled her number and she picked it up immediately

Don’t tell me you are just waking . She queried

I chuckled

Is that how to greet?

Oh my bad! Good morning Mr Delgado

I smiled

how are you? Are you in class? I asked rushingly

Sure. the teacher just left the class.

Good! I remarked

Loretta will be riding with us to the concert, is that okay by you?

I smirked

Who is Loretta?

She is my friend, the one you met that day.

Fine! If she is your friend then it is okay by me

Thanks baby. She appreciated

I will be at your place by Six. I informed and ended the call...

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Candace Noah

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At last! Loretta exclaimed as the last teacher of the day walked out of the class

I looked at her and smiled

I shove my books into my bag and she did the same too

Can we go now? She asked while sliding her backpack across her shoulders

Sure.

I was about standing when I felt someone tapped me

I turned to look and met the gaze of barbie

What do you want? I frowned

Erm .. I overheard both of you talking about the concert. Can I tag along?

hell no! I screamed

Why? She pouted

Because I don’t want you too

She glared at me and hissed before leaving ...

What a confused soul!

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I flagged a taxi and we both hopped in

“behind diamond block. I called and the driver drove off

Loretta kept on chattering throughout the drive

I smiled as my mind drifted off to Chase , I was already missing him...

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The driver stopped in front of my house

I paid him after we alighted

Is this really where you stay? Loretta asked staring at the house

I nodded

It is..... beautiful. She remarked

I smiled

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I pushed the door opened and we walked in .

I met Max alone in the sitting room,he was busy with his assignment

Max! I called

he looked at me and then at Loretta

Who is she? he asked staring at her

She is my friend. I replied

he smirked and continued with his assignment

I dragged Loretta with me as we headed to the room

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I brought out a black gown from my wardrobe and placed it on the bed

I was about pulling off the white gown when Loretta stopped me

Are you trying to change into the black gown? She asked

I nodded

But why? the white gown is better than the black

I know but I just feel like wearing something different

No Candy ! You look beautiful the way you are

I smiled

What were you ...... she stopped when a car drove Into the compound

That must be Chase. I announced

Are you for real? Does he know you live in this kind of house?she squeezed her face

What do you mean by that? I frowned

Nothing. She smiled

Chase! Chase! I heard Max screamed

It is Chase! She jolted up from the bed and scurried out of the room

What just happened?

I brushed my hair and applied lipstick before walking out of the room

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I walked into the sitting room and met Loretta Jumping around Chase

I sighed

hi baby! Chase greeted while walking towards me

Hi!

Are you alright? he asked

I nodded while meeting Loretta gaze

She stared at us for a while and looked away

What exactly is wrong with her? I wondered..........