It was already Saturday and Samuel, Shantel and James had arrived at Kwame's house. They arrived earlier than expected.
JAMES:
I think we're here too early.
SHANTEL:
Is it not Sammy who was behaving like..
SAMUEL:
I wouldn't have dragged y'all along if I knew here, it's even good we're here early.
KWAME:
I couldn't believe it when the maid told me you're here, it's 11am guys.
( he said hilariously )
Well it's still good, we'd have enough time to do other things. Let's go to the movie room and watch a movie.
SAMUEL:
Exactly, lead the way young prince.
SHANTEL:
Please stop embarrassing yourself this guy.
SAMUEL:
If you're not interested then sit here and wait or better still go home.
JAMES:
You guys should stop already, we came earlier than expected but let's make the most out of it.
SHANTEL:
Okay if you say so, which movie are we watching kwams?
KWAME:
I thought you guys would never ask..
SAMUEL:
Just say it already.
KWAME:
Okay okay, it's final destination the bloodlines. It came out just recently, I haven't watched it yet.
JAMES:
I've been wanting to watch that movie too, let's go now.
The four friends headed to the cinema room, Helena brought them some snack and left to start preparing lunch. Almost an hour and a half and they were out.
SHANTEL:
What did I just watch? I'm traumatized..
KWAME:
All jokes aside, I wasn't expecting that ending. I really wanted them to survive.
JAMES:
Guy, they went through all that for nothing.
SAMUEL:
That fucken coin, arh! I was having a crush on the girl. Why did she have to die?
SHANTEL:
Tsk.. you have issues. Show us your room Kwams.
KWAME:
Wait why?
SHANTEL:
I always wanted to know how a rich man's son's room looks like.
KWAME:
Okay fair enough, it's upstairs let's go.
( They headed to Kwame's room )
SHANTEL:
OMG! what the..
JAMES:
I love it!
SHANTEL:
Why is everything in black? Your curtains, bed sheet, paint, wait even your washroom is in black!
( she said spying through the open door of the washroom )
KWAME:
My favorite color is black, and I got this room decorated when I lost my dad. I was in so much pain.
SAMUEL:
Please tell your mom to adopt me, I love it!
( they all burst out into laughter )
Wait is that a PS5??
JAMES:
Of course, let's go downstairs.
SAMUEL:
Oh let's stay and play a lil..
JAMES:
No.
SAMUEL:
What's your problem? Is this your room?
JAMES:
This is my best friends room, I can set some rules so I say let's go downstairs!
( Samuel turned to look at Kwame but he said nothing, he then walked away angrily )
SHANTEL:
That was harsh babe..
JAMES:
I know, I didn't mean to.
( he said hugging her, before kwame could say anything the two love birds infront of him kissed )
KWAME:
Hello, I'm still here.
JAMES:
Sorry guy, we got lost in love.
( he said hilariously )
KWAME:
Whatever, you guys should take the lead I'd be with you shortly.
JAMES:
Sure, let's go babe.
( when they went out, kwame sat on the floor and hugged his knee with tears in his eyes )
KWAME:
Why is this thing happening to me? I can't be in love with Shantel, no no no.. I don't want to compete with James over anything, he's my best friend.
( he clinched to his heart and burst out into tears )
I'm I having a heart attack? Why do I feel like my heart is being ripped open! arhhhh..
*Down stairs*
HELENA:
I see you guys are done with your movie.
JAMES:
Yes aunt, you should join us next time you know..
HELENA:
Yeah sure.
Where's Kwame by the way..
SHANTEL:
He's still inside, lemme go get him.
HELENA:
It's okay, lemme go.
Before I forget, there's juice and snacks in the kitchen. Make yourselves at home and get some. The pool is also available for you..
SAMUEL:
You're so kind ma, God bless you.
( he said heading to the kitchen )
SHANTEL:
This boy don't have shame!
( they burst out into laughter )
*Kwame's room*
( Helena knocked at the door )
KWAME:
Who's there?
HELENA:
It's me babe..
( kwame opened the door and hugged his mom immediately )
HELENA:
What's wrong darling? You've been crying..
KWAME:
Mom I don't know why this is happening, I think I've fallen in love with Shantel.
HELENA:
Wait what?! But she's James's girlfriend.
KWAME:
Exactly why I hate this! I don't want to fall in love with my best friends girl.
HELENA:
I love the brotherly bond between you two, try and fix it. Stay away from her for a while.
KWAME:
Okay mom.
HELENA:
Now let's go downstairs, everyone is waiting.
( they both headed downstairs )
HELENA:
I thought you guys were by the pool.
JAMES:
We want to eat first, swimming needs energy and we have little energy now.
( he said hilariously )
HELENA:
Understandable, lunch is ready.. let's go.
*at the dining room*
SHANTEL:
The food is delicious..
HELENA:
Thanks, you can always come around.
SAMUEL:
Of course, we'll always come around!
JAMES:
This guy really has no shame.
( they all laughed )
KWAME:
It would be nice to always have you around James.
SHANTEL:
Aw.. what of me?
( kwame coughed and kept mute for a while )
KWAME:
Let's hurry, I want to swim!
(they were done eating, James and Kwame stayed back to clear the table)
KWAME:
Thanks for what you did up there James, it really means a lot to me.
JAMES:
Of course, I've got you. I'll come around frequently Kwame, I want to help you find video games fun like I do.
KWAME:
Really?
JAMES:
Yeah let's hurry, they are waiting for us.
*by the pool*
SAMUEL:
Can I spend the weekend here bro?
JAMES:
No!
SAMUEL:
You're against my happiness James.
KWAME:
You really can't spend the night Samuel, I'm sorry.
( Samuel laughed and went for a swim )
SHANTEL:
Come here babe, I've been waiting. How do I look?
( she was wearing a bikini Helena gave her )
JAMES:
Damn babe, you look lovely and sexy and gorgeous and..
KWAME:
Stop exaggerating guy, she looks normal.
JAMES:
You're just jealous.
( kwame walked away angrily )
SHANTEL:
What's up with him?
JAMES:
I don't know, I'll find out later buh first let's go for a swim.
( he said carrying Shantel and jumping into the pool )
*helena's room*
( Kwame entered without knocking )
KWAME:
Are you against me mom?
HELENA:
What do you mean?
KWAME:
You gave Shantel a bikini to wear, I love this girl mom. I'm trying to dislike her and you're making me get more attracted to her!
HELENA:
I'm sorry darling but she had nothing to wear.
( kwame slept on the bed )
What are you doing?
KWAME:
Sleeping, wake me up when they're about to leave.
HELENA:
Get up and go join your friends Kwame, learn to control yourself!
( kwame got up and walked away )
*at the pool*
SAMUEL:
I was about to come get you, these two love birds are doing the most out here.
KWAME:
I think it's late, you guys should start leaving..
JAMES:
Can I have a word with you Kwame?
KWAME:
Yeah sure, why not.
JAMES:
Let's go to your room.
SAMUEL:
Can I come?
KWAME, JAMES AND SHANTEL:
No..!
SAMUEL:
Okay, you guys should chill.
( Shantel laughed )
*Kwame's room*
JAMES:
I can tell you're angry, what's wrong?
KWAME:
I'm not angry, I'm just not in the mood.
JAMES:
Hm.. what did Shantel do, seems you're mad at her.
KWAME:
She has nothing to do with my mood right now, I just want to be left alone.
JAMES:
Something seems off..
KWAME:
Can you guys please leave!
( he yelled )
JAMES:
Yeah sure, no need to yell.
( he turned to leave )
KWAME:
I'm sorry I didn't mean to yell.
( James walked away, Kwame followed him to the living room )
KWAME:
Please don't leave, i didn't..
JAMES:
You didn't what? You didn't mean what you said? I'm tired of this your attitude Kwame, you always push me away when you're angry..
KWAME:
I'm sorry, it's just that I can't tell you exactly what's wrong buh I need you here.
( kwame hugged James with tears in his eyes, after a while James pulls away )
JAMES:
Okay, we'll leave now. Tell your mom we said thanks.
KWAME:
Please James, I'm sorry.
( Weekend was over, it was Monday again )
HELENA:
I've packed lunch for you and your friends Kwame, have a nice day at school.
KWAME:
Thanks mom, have a nice day too. He said getting into his car.
*at school*
SAMUEL:
Hey what's up bro, thanks for the lunch I really enjoyed it.
KWAME:
Never mind, my mom packed breakfast for us all. Where are the rest?
SAMUEL:
Isn't your mom an angel, tell her I said thanks.
KWAME:
Okay, where's James and Shantel.
SAMUEL:
Their not here yet. Oh wait there they are.
( he said pointing behind James )
KWAME:
Can I have a word with you James? Please.
SHANTEL:
Good morning to you too, is that package ours?
KWAME:
Yeah, from my mom.
Can we go out for a chat James?
JAMES:
Later I have stuff to do.
KWAME:
I'm sorry about how I spoke to you James, I didn't mean it. I haven't been okay since.
JAMES:
And you think I've been okay? You don't know me Kwame, you don't know the shit I've been through! I won't let you make me go through some more shit.
KWAME:
I understand okay, I..
JAMES:
Just cut the bullshit! And fucken stay away from me!
( kwame was about to talk but James walked away )
SAMUEL:
What the hell happened between you two?
( Kwame stood there speechless and then run after James, he searched for him and later found him behind the school building crying )
KWAME:
I've been searching for you James, I'm sorry. You're right, you deserve better!
JAMES:
Leave me alone! Go away..
( kwame hugged him also crying )
KWAME:
I'm sorry okay, I'm so sorry! I want to know more about you please, open up to me like I did.
JAMES:
My parents were involved in a car accident and died sadly when I was 2 years. I have no memory of them, not even how they look.
KWAME:
I'm so sorry, I didn't know. But what do you mean you have no memory of them, don't you have pictures of them?
JAMES:
I do, but it's old and torn you'd barely see their face.
KWAME:
That's why you're with your grandma?
JAMES:
She's not my grandma, she's not my biological family. She took me in after my parents died. My family neglected me.
( kwame hugged him again)
KWAME:
Everything would be okay. I'm also very sorry for how I spoke to you.
JAMES:
I'm sorry too, what did you want to tell me?
KWAME:
It's just my brother, my mom told me he had a huge birth mark on his left ass.
JAMES: ( to himself )
Wait, I also have that. A huge birth mark on my ass. Wait this can't be happening, Helena can't be my mom.
KWAME:
James, are you okay?
JAMES:
No.. I mean yes, yes let's get back to class.
( James rushed home when school hours was over )