The Boy Next Door – Episode 28

THE BOY NEXT DOOR

©️ Authoress Adesewa

EPISODE TWENTY EIGHT

WEDNESDAY

ALEXA

It’s so hard to control my tears and anger as we left the police station.

I mean, my parents would still be alive if not for that witch.

If she hadn’t made dad go bankrupt, dad wouldn’t have seek for help from his friend.

He wouldn’t have gone to UAE, and he won’t have been sentenced to death by firing squad.

My mom wouldn’t have died also, if dad hadn’t been sentenced to death, because she wouldn’t have stopped me from attending that party.
She wouldn’t have rolled down the stairs, and she wouldn’t have died.

It was that witch that destroyed my family, yet the principal asked me to drop all charges.
How dare he tell me that?

I remember how happy my family used to be before everything happened.

Mom and dad were always smiling.
We usually go for different vacation at the end of the year until disaster struck.

My dad resorted to taking alcohol when he lost everything.
Mom began to get worried about him, and gradually she began to grow more lean and she lost her alluring smile.

Mom suggested that my dad should try rehab or a drying out facility.
He received treatment for two years before he didn’t crave alcohol again.

I was happy to have dad back.
I was always ashamed of him whenever he was under the influence of alcohol.

My joy was cut short when he took that trip to UAE.
I didn’t know that was the last time I was going to see him.

I didn’t even get the chance to say the final goodbye to either of them before I lost them to the cold grip of death.😭😭😭

The sound of the horn was what brought a momentary end to my chain of thoughts.
I didn’t even realise we’ve gotten home.

I got down from uncle Evan’s car and I made my way to my room.

“Alexa, welcome dear” aunt Kate said.
She was in the sitting room, but I just walked past her.
I’m not in the mood to talk with anyone right now.

I feel like strangling someone, preferably Ms. Kilpatrick.

I marched into my room and I jumped into the bed, pulling the duvet over my body.

I cried until I was exhausted.
Aunt Kate later came to knock on my door continuously, but I didn’t bother to stand from my current position.
I was too tired for that.
I drifted into a deep slumber after the knocks had died down.

☀️ THURSDAY☀️

❤️ OLIVER❤️

I wake up in pain.
I managed to sit upright and I was surprised to see myself in an almost unfamiliar environment.

I wouldn’t have recognised this place if I hadn’t been visiting this house since I was a kid.

What am I doing at Hunter’s house?
The last time I checked, Hunter and I were in the lioness’ den.

I observed the changes that have been made to this room since the last time I was here.

The bookshelves has been moved to the extreme of the room. The reading tables and chairs were not spared as well.

“You are awake at last” aunt Kate said excitedly as she made her way to my bed.
I didn’t hear her come in.

“Good morning, ma” I said to her.

” How are you feeling now? ” she asked.

“I feel horrible, but I’m glad I didn’t die” I said.

“We are also glad that you and Hunter didn’t die” she said.
She brought out her phone and placed a call to my mom, telling her I’m already awake.

” I want to inform the others that you are awake. Everyone has been so worried, especially your mom and Alexa” aunt Kate said.

“Okay, ma. By the way, how is Hunter?” I asked.

“He is responding to treatment, according to the doctor, but he is not awake yet” she said sadly.
She left my room and I lie down again.

Few minutes later, the door of my room opened and Alexa stepped inside.
She looked so sad, but she was still beautiful.
I wonder if she cried till she slept last night because her eyes look slightly swollen.

❣️ ALEXA❣️

I woke up quite late today.
I didn’t hear the alarm go off.
I was roused from the bed by aunt Kate who was knocking on my door persistently.
She insisted I open the door for her.

I opened the door and she was relieved to see me.
She probably thought I’ve commited suicide. 😒

“Good morning, ma” I greeted her.

“Good morning dear. I came to make sure you are okay” aunt Kate said.

“I’m fine, you don’t have to worry about me” I said.
She left my room and I went into the bathroom to perform my morning rituals.

I came back into my bedroom to choose an outfit for today.
I selected a black crop top and a jean high waist trouser.
I let my hair down.
I wore a black Timberland sneakers.
I went downstairs to have my breakfast.

“Good morning, sir” I said to uncle Evan who was already seated on his chair.

“Good morning, munchkin. I trust you had a splendiferous night” he said.
If only he knows.
I just nod in affirmation as I sat down on my own chair.
Aunt Kate walked in looking very pleased.

“Oliver is awake” she announced.
The fork fell off my hand in shock.
I’m so happy that he is alive.

“That’s wonderful. Have you called Laura?” Uncle Evan asked.

“Yes, I’ve done that” aunt Kate replied.
I quickly munched my meal and I went to the study where Oliver is staying at present.

I walked into his room and he sat up when he saw me.
I engulfed him in a bear hug and I didn’t leave him until he winced in pain.
I’ve forgotten that he is still in pain.

“Hey, do you want to ki*ll me?” he asked in a mock severe voice.

“I’m sorry. I was just too happy to see you” I said.

“Same here. I thought I wasn’t going to see you again.
I blamed myself for not telling you how much I like you before I went missing” Oliver said and my heart fluttered.

“What…what..do you…mean?” I stuttered.
Get a grip on yourself, Alexa.

“I said I like you SO much”he replied.

Maybe it’s high time I confessed my feelings as well.

“I like you very much too” I said shyly.

“Wow! This is the best thing I’ve heard today” Oliver said grinning like a kid who was just given a special gift.

The door opened and Laura, aunt Kate and uncle Evan stepped in.
Uncle Evan cleared his throat while aunt Kate and Laura winked at each other.

“Hope we didn’t interrupt anything?” aunt Kate asked.

“No, you didn’t” Oliver replied.

“My baby, how are you feeling?” Laura asked Oliver.

“Mom, I’m not a baby. I’m 18, for crying out loud” oliver whinged.
I laughed at his expression.

“It’s good to see you are getting better” uncle Evan said.

“I made this specially for you” aunt kate said, handing him a food flask.

“Awww! Thanks aunt Kate” he replied.

“Mom, how is dad?” he finally asked Laura.

“He has been so worried about you. I told him you had the flu” Laura said.

“Alexa, aren’t you going to school today?” Uncle Evan asked.

“I’m going, but I don’t know who is taking me to school” I replied.
Aunt Kate offered to take me to school so I went to carry my bag from the dining room.

“Oliver, till I come back” I said waving at him.

“My regards to everyone in school” Oliver said.

“Goodbye, everyone” I said and rushed out of the room.

I can’t believe seeing Oliver could make me so happy like I am.

I was angry at the world yesterday, but now I feel happy.
I just wish Hunter would also wake up soon.
The house feel incomplete without him running around in it.

By the way, I haven’t apologise to Oliver yet.
I got caught up with seeing him hale and hearty.

TBC.

Hey Fam! The nomination is ending tonight, please help us bring this home.
Let us end this 2020 memorably
Love you all❤️❤️❤️
©️ Authoress Adesewa✍️✍️