FALLING FOR MY COUSIN'S FIANCE
Three years before present I fidgeted nervously,like I always did when it came to speaking with Cleon. Something about his charming smile and handsome features always made it difficult to think properly in his presence.
Mrs Patterson had asked that I kindly called Cleon down for dinner.
I suppressed my nervousness as I spotted his door just a few feet away. As I neared the room however,I stopped at the angry sound coming out from it.
"How could you do this to me Cleon?". I tiptored my way closer to the room ,the angry voice becoming much clearer to understand.
Natasha, what are you talking about ?. If you would just calm yourself and speak to me so that I can understand what it is exactly that I did ,can help fix it .
Cleon frustrated voice surprised me, he was always the one to make everyone laugh, he sounded so upright right now .
"You can't fix Cleon,not this time Natasha snapped.
This had to be their biggest argument ever,what exactly did Cleon do?.
Natasha ,I don't understand. Tell me what I did wrong! "Cleon almost shouted"
"You cheated on me with Sarah"
I place my hand over my mouth to stifle my gasp . She had to be speaking of another Sarah,not me ,I would never do that to my cousin,it didn't matter to me that she hated me and treated me like crap ,I would never hurt her. It didn't matter that Cleon happened to be the most good looking guy I had ever laid eyes on ,it didn't matter that I felt an irresistible pull to him ....I would never do what she said .
The entire room grew silent, I could almost imagine the look on Cleon face ,what would be running through his mind ?. Would this destroy the friendship we had ? .
To Cleon I would always to his little sister's best friend, he always considered me an adorable little girl since I was sixteen and he was twenty, but would that change now ?. Would he hate me ?.
"Are you speaking of your sweet cousin, my sister best friend,that innocent girl ?. Cleon asked,I forced myself to peek through the small creek on the door , Cleon was staring at Natasha as she were insane.
My heart swelled with joy ,maybe just maybe Cleon wouldn't believe whatever lies Natasha were about to say now . "Don't try to deny it Cleon, she told me everything,you kissed her and she kissed you back ".
My heart shattered at the look on Cleon face ,he looked like someone who was betrayed and at that exact moment I knew that everything was over , everything would change now because...he believed her and would never believe me.
PRESENT DAY
I sighed resting my head against my desk ,why did Natasha choose today out of all the day to visit.
I was already having a horrible day , I didn't need my cousin worsening it .
"Cleon the table isn't going to set itself you know. My mother said knocking on my door.
I groaned raising up from my chair and opening the room door. "Mom, can't you Natasha and tell her we have an emergency to attend to". I pleaded.
Sarah I've told you on so many occasion to have a little more respect for your cousin. That poor girl has never done anything to you,I don't see what your problem is "she argued "
I tried not to roll my eyes at that statement.
Never done anything to me ? Ha! . Why don't we go back to primary school where she lied to my teacher that I had hit her with a ruler . Or that time in high school where she told the first guy I ever had a crush on that I had psychological disorder.
Not forgetting the one lie that hurt the most. I had forgiven her for every single lies she told about me except that one lie .
I tried not to think about it as it only made me think about him . The one guy that always seemed to annoy me just as must as he gave me butterflies in my stomach whenever he was near ... Cleon Patterson. I shook the image of him out of my mind . Thinking about his was never good thing.
I sighed. "One day you will know the truth mom." I said before shutting my room door and headed down the stairs and straight into the dinning room . There is my beautiful daughter " my father stated as I walked in .
"I smiled leaning over the table to give him a kiss on his cheeks ". "Hi dad"
My smile widened as I noticed the table was already prepared." You set the table for me didn't you dad ". I accused with a grin .
He chuckled. I figured out you were tired and your mother wouldn't stop complaining so I decided it would be best I ease the stress of both of you.
" You are definitely the best dad ever. I commented taking a seat on one of the chairs. Why do you spoil her so much ? My mom asked walking in .
If I don't spoil her who would hunnie ? Mom shook her head but still manage a smile. I don't know what to say about both of you.
We were interupted by the doorbell. I checked my watch , it was exactly eight p.m . That was another thing about my cousin, she was always on time. One of the many things she was better than me at .
Maline can you let them in " my mom told the maid .
Yes ma'am!.
I kept my on the floor as I heard foot steps enter the room. Anty Nora . I heard Natasha annoying perky voice greet my mother.
Sarah aren't you coming to greet your aunt ? " Aunt Nora, Natasha mom asked .
I forced a smile as I finally drew my gaze away from the floor and looked at her . Hi aunt Nora. I greeted her walking over to give her a light kiss on her cheeks
"Sarah "! Natasha exclaimed as she approached me .
"Hi Natasha". I said with a lot less enthusiasm than her . " You haven't changed one bit . She said talking a step back to look at me" . I see you still have those split end in your hair and it look like you haven't loss that weight. She pointed out.
Did she just say that ? I was absolutely sure I didn't have any split ends nor did I need to loose any weight. If I did gym Intrustor would have told me. I folded my arms over my chest and smile sweetly. "You know you could be emphasize your nose if you wore something larger just a little fashion tip ." I said knowing how self conscious she was about how huge it was, which wasn't even true ,it wasn't that bad .
My smiled widened when I saw her eyes narrow before she could control her reaction. Natasha was the type of girl who didn't like to show how she actually felt ,she could be smiling at you and be throwing darts at you in her heat at the same time.
Natasha don't you have some news for us? Mom cut in obviously sensing the tension. That brought a smile at her face once again.
What exactly did she have to tell us ?. Whatever it was couldn't be good since she had a huge grin on her face .
Why don't you all have a seat and we can discuss it while having dinner." My dad suggested".
I didn't need to be told twice . Whatever"good news" that Natasha had for me would surely impact my life some way or the other . I was sure of it.
Being seated when she broke the news was probably a good idea.
Natasha chose when I was holding the bowl of salad to break the news .
" I'm getting engaged! " She exclaimed happily.
I paused, holding the salad above my plate . She was getting engaged. Who was the unlucky guy ?