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  "Dad i cant move, i don't want to move. I know we have to but look at this from my point of view. My final exams are upcoming and us

  moving will become a big problem because there isn't any school that will be willing to admit anyone this late. " Kora said trying to prove her point but her approach seemed to be as good as pouring water on a stone.

  "I understand that you're worried about your exams, but this promotion is a big opportunity for our family. We can always find a way for you to continue your studies, whether it's through online courses or finding a new school." Mr Raymond Reeves, Kora's Father said ignoring her protests.

  Amelia stood by the sideline and watched, she knew where all this would end, just a few more minutes and Raymond would break. Yes he was that vulnerable and always had been especially when it concerned his only child. He always had this thing for kids when they were newly married,sometimes that she felt really guilty for not being able to give birth to more children but that's the only thing she could do, feel guilt.

  "Mom say something he is being so selfish right now. " Kora continued.

  "Don't drag your mother into all of this. And it's not selfish to pursue opportunities that can benefit our family's future. Trust me, this move will be good for all of us in the long run" Raymond said.

  They were all at the sitting room, kora looked pitiful wrapped in a blanket and lying on the couch while Raymond sat by her like he was consoling her.

  "Now Kora you have to listen this time, you know your dad has been waiting for this promotion all his life and he finally got it and you wouldn't want to be an obstacle,yes it isn't really fun to move when you have your life all sorted out. As much as you don't want to move i also don't but we have to do this for your dad and for this family, it wont be easy or fun for any of us but it's for our own good. We can't cause you discomfort on purpose, we love you okay darling?." Amelia said and gave her a kiss on the forehead.

  "Okay mom, i love you too but this is not happening again okay?. " Kora said. "Why am i so easy to convince? . " She murmured to herself.

  "Yes ma'am, how about i help you pack. "

  "You make yourselves look like overbearing parents which makes me the bad guy, it's not fair. " Kora said making her way towards her room.

  "Wait for me. " Amelia said after her and turned to Raymond. "She was going to break you. "

  "No she wasn't, i was going well" Raymond said and Amelia raised her brows giving him the"you really think so" Look. "Okay i give up,you've caught me out. "

  "I knew that. "

  "I love you amy, with all my being and i promise all of this will work out. "

  "I know that already and i love you too. " Amelia said with a big smile and Raymond kissed her lips.

  "Seriously, am seventeen and you don't miss out at any chance to make out in the house . Just wait till i get a boyfriend. " Kora shouted from her room.

  "How does she know? . " Raymond asked a bit annoyed

  "She always does. " Amelia gave him a quick peck and left for kora's room

  Clumfey

  ......................................

  "Come on it's my turn." Alicia said "you're such a big bully"she whined trying to get the microphone from me . I've noticed how she always uses that to get what she wants lately

  "Can you stop doing that?." I dropped the microphone on the floor before she could snatch it

  "Stop what?." She picked the mic and started fiddling with the karaoke machine.

  We both knew she couldn't operate it but when Alicia wants something she gets it that's literally been a rule since childhood and she doesn't seem to have outgrown it.

  "Well for starters, stop acting like you were born today." I said and she pouted.

  "Ouch, that hurts you know and it's so cruel coming from my one and only brother. If I don't act childish who else would?, at least not after seeing that face of yours." She kept the microphone away probably giving up on the idea of singing.

  "Wait, what's wrong with my face?"

  "Actually everything on your head is wrong." She examined me like she had just seen me for the first time"I don't even see what my friends see in you"she added with a scoff

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  "Oh please don't tell me about your stupid, weird friends none of them could ever match my standards and they still try."

  "I know right?." She said too quickly I didn't think she heard what I said "Did you just insult my friends?."

  "Give me one reason I shouldn't"

  "Uhh, I don't know maybe because they are my friends" Alicia said throwing me that furious glare I was well acquainted with.

  "I bet a thousand dollars that one of those stupid, weird friends of mine could make you fall helplessly in love you wouldn't want to remember today." Alicia said with a proud smirk.

  "Ha!, I really don't want to but you've got yourself a deal . I just can't say no to a bet"

  Game on, if I win I get your bike"She added with a smirk

  "Or I could just get you a new one"

  "Okay, deal" she said before she lay down on my lap

  "Such a baby" I murmured

  "Am right here "Alicia said with an eye roll

  I am Chance Andrews son to Ronald Andrews. Yes, the Ronald Andrews who owns Ronews and Co, the richest company in clumfey so far, he's rich and doesn't intend to hide it.

  I and Alicia grew up without the adequate love and care Normal kids had because my mother died in an accident when I was just four and Alicia one, it was the hardest period of our lives even for our father. Everyone felt her absence and still do although Alicia probably doesn't remember anything about our mother now. After mum's death Dad fell into depression and he somehow got convinced that if he stays away everything would be okay and now he only comes home twice a year, he sends money for our upkeep But it doesn't really count .

  We have basically been stripped of any care we ever dreamed or hoped for well until Mrs Selena Reeves walked into our lives . she's been like our own family, she's always been there to cover up the gap in our hearts, God,I love that woman. My reminder beeped

  "Gosh,I have to be at practice" I muttered heading towards my room.

  ....... ................

  "Hey bro." That was Xavian Harvis my best buddy we've been together since we both knew how to talk, yeah that long.

  "What's up?." I replied with the same enthusiasm.

  "Hey handsome" Preston ford came up behind him and stood very close to me .

  "Don't call me that ever in your life." I pushed him away from me , that's Preston for you, always giving off gay vibes.

  "But what's wrong with it?."

  "Always give me a heads up before bringing him anywhere around me" I said to Xavian feeling very helpless

  "Speaking of beautiful stuff" He paused and winked at me....ewwww."Aileen your Three'o clock. Good luck." He walked away hurriedly

  "Didn't you say he wasn't gay?"

  "Sorry bro am out of here, Aileen really is heading this way."Xavian also left with Preston

  "What, seriously?" I said and realized I wasn't getting a reply when I saw Aileen walking towards me. no no no no no no.

  "Hey Buttercup." Aileen said with her obviously fake demeanor

  "Hello Aileen."

  Meet Aileen Maxwell my personal horror movie,my nightmare and everything worse. She has been haunting my life since Middle school and still counting, I always had this feeling like half of my time on earth has been spent running from her, and she seems to think that we're in a relationship.

  "Babe, I've missed you, where have you been I looked everywhere for you." I held her shoulder creating space between us

  "I don't like body contact." I said and she frowned

  "But....., okay no body contact,I just came to say hello and......." I interrupted her

  "And you've come to profess your love for me, trust me I know. But how many times do I have to turn you down for you to leave me be."

  "You just need some time, just give me a chance and with time you'll learn to love me like I love you " Aileen said almost tearing up

  "To be honest Aileen I am never going to have feelings for you and no matter how much time I spend with you nothing will change between us. Just get it and leave me alone. I left her standing there and heard her shout after me

  Was I too harsh?, no she has to hear it someday. Now to find those betrayers I call friends.