Irreplaceable Mistakes

~Six~

Zoella

  My phone vibrated as Izzy’s name illuminated on the screen. I opened it to see the massage she sent. “He really enjoyed the food and I told him about you.”

Immediately I read the message, I dropped the phone on my desk and covered my head with my blanket then my phone vibrated again. “HE WANTS TO MEET TOMORROW.” Izzy wrote in capital letters

   I jumped down from my bed the moment I saw that. Then I replied. “Really?” for Izzy to write in capital letters then it must be something serious.

“Just come tomorrow, to the Gutierrez mansion around four in the afternoon.”

Am I getting a job? That was the first question that came to my mind. What should I wear? Should I dress corporate? Should I wear casual? How should I pack my hair? Should I drop it or curl it or should I put it in bun? Many questions started flowing in my mind.

I have never complained about the way I dressed before but the clothes I have in my closet were too casual. I looked at the time, it was 11; 30 then I went back to bed.

The alarm buzzed around 5; 45 in the morning. I opened my eyes and can’t wait for it to be seven but the clock was slow the way I was staring at it… 5; 46…5; 47… 5; 48… gosh it was too slow.

I went to take my bath and finally it was 6; 30. I decided to wear my boot since it was winter period. I wore my faded blue jean trousers with white round neck T-shirt then added my brown long coat. What was I going to do with my messy hair?

I took my black rubber band and tied my hair into bun. It didn’t look perfect, I didn’t look perfect. I was not even near perfect but I was comfortable with what I wore. It makes me feel as if I was ready to conquer the world.

I picked up my bag and head to the hospital. Chloe needed to do some physical exercise today and I promised to assist her with it. She improved to the point where she can walk with assistance, although standing for too long was a big problem.

She was too proud to use a wheelchair or a walker, still weak, but she was on the mend. She preferred the forearm crutches, she has strength in her legs but she has problems with her hips flexors and balance and that was what I wanna help her with today… to get her to balance.

I got to her room but she was not there, I went to the exercise room and found her trying to walk without her crutches. I could tell she was overworking herself. I could see the way she was struggling even though she knew it was painful.

Fifteen minute later, I went to cafeteria to meet Alex after receiving his call. He pulled my chair and helped me in. I wish I knew the look on his face. I wish I knew why he was here. Why did he call all of a sudden? He doesn’t always have time for me. I drummed on the table.

“Why didn’t you tell me?” He asked, annoyed.

“About what?” to be honest I don’t know what he was talking about.

“Why didn’t you tell me Chloe has woken up?”

I was shocked. How did he know? Was that why he wanted to meet up with me? To break up? ... “Chloe has woken up?” I pretended as if I didn’t know.

“Stop pretending, I know you knew about it… I have been watching your movement lately that was why I decided to meet you at the hospital.”

I looked at him. “Are you spying on me?” I asked angrily trying not to burst out tears. 

“Why wouldn’t I? And if you don’t let me see Chloe, I will tell everybody that you were the one that coursed her accident because you wanted to be with me.”

I scoffed “Are you threaten me?”

“I am threatening you and I give you five seconds to take me to see Chloe.”

I stood up trying not to cry. “No, you can’t see Chloe.”

“Why can’t I? She is my girlfriend.” His reaction changed.

“No, she was your girlfriend.” I corrected. “Besides she doesn’t remember who you are.”

Alex started laughing; I narrowed my eyes trying to tell him that I don’t have time to mess around.

Silence.

“Oh… you are serious.” He stopped laughing.

“Do you think I came running here immediately after receiving your calls so I could listen to this ridiculous laughter of your… huh?”

“So, you are telling me that Chloe doesn’t remember anything.”  

“She doesn’t even remember who Eva was.”

He looked at me.

“I know that look” I pointed. “What are you thinking about?” I snapped him out from his thought.

“Let’s break up.” The word came out eventually. At least I knew he was gonna say that so I came prepared but this wasn’t how I wanted it. I wanted to break up with him not the other way round.

This time I opted for silence.

No was what I wanted to say, so I would be the one to say the let’s break up thingy but I didn’t bother… what would I gain anyway. It sounded childish. “All right.” I nodded mutely. Not quite sure how to answer but sooner or later I will get over it.

“That’s it?” He asked.

I rolled my eyes “Yeah, what do you want me t…”

I was interrupted before I could finish my sentence. “Never mind. I won’t see Chloe until she regained her memory.” He stood up.

As If.

“Looks like it’s over between us.” He said.

“I guess it is.”

Well, I regretted not taking Eva’s word to heart. I remembered that night when Eva said those words to me.

You know the type of guy he is, you know you guys won’t last so why bother with him? You know if Chloe wakes up, he will break up with you. Life is not a fairytale my dear.

I wish I had listened to Eva that night but all I hoped for was him giving me a place in his heart. Well now that we have broken up I wished I haven’t met him and I wish I don’t meet someone like him in my next life.

I finally left the hospital and went to the Gutierrez mansion. The weather was cold as expected so I came prepared. I took a taxi this time not my pizza motorcycle. When I got inside the house I hung my coat on the coat rack then find my way to their living room.

I was scared to meet Zavion because I had rumors about him that he is scary and get any girl he wants. I looked at myself for a bit. Phew. Thank God I’m not attractive. I finally walked in and met two people sitting down. Izzy stood up and ran to me, she held my hand and brought me in front of her brothers.

“Hey Zoe, you are here? Why are you here?” Ethan asked. He became nervous all of a sudden.

“Hi, Ethan.” I waved and smiled.

“Thanks for that day.”

“What day? Wait a minute, have you guys met?” Izzy asked.

I nodded and she narrowed her eyes. “Hope there is nothing going on between you two?” she added.

I looked at Ethan then looked back at her. “No?”

“No? Or no.” she asked.

“No. nothing is going on between us, we just met the first day I delivered pizza to this house.”

“It’s 4; 10… is she not here yet?” I heard a tick voice said. He walked down the stair as I kept jingling my legs together. I looked down; I didn’t want to see his face because of the rumor I heard.

“Look who is talking, she was here before you.” Izzy teased. “Zoe, meet my brother Zavion.”

I finally looked up and to my surprise I saw the bleeding masculine guy I bumped into in the hospital. “You?” I stood up from where I sat.

“You?” he said pointing.

“You two have met too?” Izzy asked. “Wow, what a small world we live in.”

“Zavion, did u remember the girl that I told you about, the girl that delivered the pizza that night.” Ethan asked.

“What about her?” Zavion asked still looking at me.

“She is the girl, Zoella.”

“She sure is pretty as you claimed Ethan.”

What the f**k is going on in this house? I was the topic? Pretty? Where was that coming from? Zavion don’t look scary as they claimed either but gosh, his muscles are to die for. He was even prettier than Ethan. His jaw line, his lips were on fire… I’d wanna kiss those. What the f**k is wrong with you Zoe? Come back to your senses. You just broke up and you are going through a phase… a breakup phase.

“How, how is your hand?” I finally came to my senses.

He grins and looked at the stitches in his elbow. “It’s fine, thank you.” He took a deep breath “so, the reason why we called you here was to let you know that we enjoyed your food a…”

He didn’t get to finish before he got interrupted. “What food?” Ethan asked.

“Err…” he cleared his throat and continued. “The pasta we ate last night.”

Ethan started laughing. “Izzy didn’t cook it?” he asked and started laughing again. “I knew her food wouldn’t be that good.”

“Ethan, will you stop being an i***t?” Izzy said frowning.

“Okay guys, let’s be serious.” He said and finally looked at me. “How about you help us out… I will pay you and you will help us with cooking and cleaning for the next one month.”

Have my prayer been answered already? I looked at him and nodded. “Yeah, I can do that.”

“You can move in anytime if you are tired of coming from your place every day.” He suggested.

I looked over at Izzy “You should definitely move in.”

“When should I start working?” I asked.

“The earlier, the better.” He said and left.

I was confused. Does that mean tomorrow?

“He meant tomorrow… so you should be here before seven.” Ethan said and went upstairs leaving me and Izzy alone.

“How did you know I needed a job?” I asked as I sat next to her.

“I didn’t, I just told my brother about you and he agreed.”

“Thank you so much, you made my day better… I will take my leave now.” I stood up and left.