WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD 🥶
On a fresh sunny Monday, Megan got ready for school, after eating breakfast with her mum, she headed outside to the bus station and the bus took her to school.
Megan has no friends at school because of her state, she is from a poor family and she has no dad, he died when she was young and she was raised by her mum to date.
She sits alone as no one wants to sit next to her, she gets bullied by the mean rich girls and she is used to it by now since she is on scholarship.In a few minutes, the science teacher with a machine and everyone was curious to know what it was.
Teacher….Suprised, right? Anyways, good morning everyone, please allow me to introduce to you this machine.Its actually not mine, its Megan's, it was her science project but it was incomplete, but now it is so please Megan join me up here.
Girl….Hahaha, sir, what's this? Are you gonna teach us or what? Nobody cares about her stinky machine whatsoever.
The whole class laughed and Megan was afraid to stand up so she stayed seated.The machine was her science project and it was meant for time travelling but it didn't work.After lessons, she went to the teacher's office to talk about it.
Teacher….Megan, I told you to come to me if your being bullied by them.Your not an outcast so why do you act like you dont belong here? It hurts me, really.
Megan….Am…fine, so, what did you do to the machine?
Teacher….I spent a month adding somethings but it just lightens up this blue light and thats all.Its kinda amazing so I wanted you to see and maybe fix it a little bit more since its yours.
Megan….Does this mean if it works, I can time travel?
Teacher….To where exactly? Its all in your head Megan, there's no such thing as time traveling, stop watching movies.
Megan….I wanna take it home.
Teacher….Sure! I will give you a ride home and talk to your mum about your good grades.
Megan….Um…no need, I will take the bus…I should get going now, thanks sir.
Teacher….Take care, but dont ruin the machine by forcing it to time travel you, focus on your studies not fantasies, okay?
Megan….Got it sir.
Megan's dream was not to be a scientist, it was to be the greatest singer the world will remember forever but she kept it to herself.Everyday after school, she goes to a karaoke bar and sings for money, she always wears a mask to hide from thos who might know her.
Her voice was angelic and whoever heard her sing praised her.The money was little but didnt mind and saved it for later.After singing that day, she rushed home and kept the machine then headed to a restaurant where her mum worked as a cleaner to help her out.
Mum….What are you up to Meg? Your always late and you worry me.
Megan….Come on mum, i already told you that I first revise my books at school then rush to come here.
Mum….Am so proud of you dear.
Megan….Thanks mum.
As they started cleaning the toilets, two girls from Megan's school came inside and started taking photos of her.
Mum….Stop it this instant!
Girl….Or else what? But anyways, your to blame for giving birth to an outcast, you guys stink like poop.
Megan….Enough! You guys can mock me all you want but leave my mum out of this.
Girl….Um, we didn't ask for you advise? What now? Your trying to be brave to protect your mum?
Mum….Am calling the manager.
Girl….Hahahaha, calling the manager?
Megan….No, she didn't…mean to say it.
Mum….What do you mean? Am calling him seriously.
Megan….Mum….her dad owns this restaurant.
Mum….What???
Girl….You guys are ungrateful, just a simple mockery pisses you off? I cant let this slide, am gonna make sure you get fired.
Megan….What?? We…are sorry…please….
Megan knelt down on her knees and pleaded, the girl spit in her hair and they left, her mum was standing there in shock while Megan started crying.
Mum….So…is this how your treated at school? Why didnt tell me about this? Am your mother!
Megan….Mum stop! You have no idea how much I've endured and now your getting fired? You should've apologized, its that simple.
Mum….What did you say?
Megan….You know what mum, i hate this life.I fucking hate living like this, I never chose this kind of life…but…
Mum….But I gave birth to you, right? Go on, say it.
Megan….Ughh, fuck this!
She ran outside crying and headed home only to find the landlady waiting for them with rage in her face but Megan saw her first that the landlady didn't see her.She went behind the house and climbed through her window and got inside her room.She cried her eyes.
Megan….How I wish…I really wish I could get another chance to live a new different life.I hate this, I really hate this boring tiresome life, I wish I can start over again.
But as she was still thinking out loud, the machine's blue light went on and the machine started sparking, Megan saw it and was confused, she went to check it but once she touched it, a portal opened and swallowed her, she was gone.
Later on, she opened her eyes and she was in a room with her dad sitting besides her, she was shocked and screamed.
Dad….Megan, what's wrong? Calm down, is something wrong?
Megan….Stay away from me, dont touch me, your a…ghost.What did that machine do to me? Wait….am I….DEADDDD??? No way, it can't be, i still want to live.
Dad….What are you saying? Its me your dad.
Megan….(No way this is reality, maybe its all a dream, I should just close my eyes and fall asleep then once am awake it will all be back to normal, I dont belong here in the world of the dead, no!)
She ignored her dad and went back in bed, she covered herself with a blanket and closed her eyes but nothing happened.
Dad….Hahahaha, you should be an actress at this point Meg, am entertained but now seriously, get up cause I have work to do and I must drive you to school.
Megan….Whats going on? Where am I? And how come, your…alive?
Dad….Did you have a dream when am dead?
Megan….Where is mum? I should call her.
Her dad touched her head to check her temperature.
Dad….You know what? You need to see a doctor today cause how are you gonna call your mum when she's not with us anymore?
Megan….Say what? What does that mean?
Dad….Your mother left us when you were still young, remember? Now drop the act cause your scaring me now.
Megan….(This doesn't seem like a dream at all, what is he saying that mum died and his alive? Hold on….a portal swallowed me, so this is all true but how come? So that machine worked? Am I in the future now? But dad can't be in my future, mum should be and how come am in the same outfit? What the heck is going on? I need to act normal or else he will think am mad).Dad, what year is this?
Dad….Seriously?
Megan….Come on dad, just checking something.
Dad….Its 2040, now what?
Megan….2040? But its….(I was in 2040 before I came here, does this mean am not in the future? Nor am I in the past? Am I…in a multiverse? Same year and everything but in a different similar world? Am running mad, but if the machine worked then it means I grants wishes, I need to know this life first).
Dad….Enough talking, find me outside cause am running late.
Megan….Sure dad.
She looked around in the house and everything then headed outside for her dad to take her to school.
Megan….(This doesn't seem like a rich life, the house is normal not fancy and even small.What does dad do for a living? Which school do i go to? I need to figure this out by today).
He took her to school but it was a different school from the one she goes to, she sighed in relief and went inside.
Megan….(It's a private school but…why does nothing seem special at all? I thought if I time traveled, I would live a rich fancy life, but what's this? Now i miss my mum and yet I left after saying harsh words to her, if its morning this it means morning too the other side, now she's looking for me.I need to go back).
Lessons began but she was not at ease.When she went back home, she looked for the machine but it wasn't anywhere.Days went by and she tried making a new one but she failed.Her life was not different from her first life, nothing much changed especially her status as her dad worked at a garage and didn't earn much, just enough to survive.
She cried missing her mum and regretted being mean to her, once she cooled down, she sat on her bed and started singing to feel better.The next day at school, she was still feeling down and when the teacher came in to teach, he entered at the same time as her bullies, she saw them and gasped in fear.
Megan….(This life couldn't get any worse…I thought…am atleast free from them.Am so screwed, why is this happening again?)
She got her bag and left the classroom running to the main hall and started crying again since no one was there, but as she was still crying, she heard noise and looked around, there was someone else.
It was a guy punching the wall while his knuckles bled, he saw Megan and she saw him too.
Megan…Are…you good?
Ralph….Why do you care?
Megan….Um, sorry, I was….Just….
Ralph….Your…crying?
Megan….Am…not…
She rubbed off her tears and tried to leave.
Ralph….Wait, actually, am also having a bad day maybe just like you, so how about you stay and maybe we talk a little?
Megan….Really? But…we are strangers and I can't tell my personal issues to you.
Ralph….Am Ralph, you?
Megan….Megan.
Ralph….Megan? That's a name for baddies and you seem soft.
Megan….Are you mocking me? Is that supposed to make me feel better?
Ralph….I dont know, just saying, no offense.
Megan….None taken.So, are you need here? I mean, I've been here for atleast two months but have never seen you before.
Ralph….Well, I skip classes all the time thats why you never saw me before.Looks like your skipping class too, right?
Megan….Think so.
Ralph….Anyways, its was a pleasure to meet you Megan, I should get going.
Megan….Okay…see you later I guess.
Ralph….Sure!
Megan….Wait…will you be here…tomorrow, same time?
Ralph….Why? You want to see me again?
Megan….I didnt say that.
Ralph….Just teasing, I will come as long as you whine.
Megan….I…i…won't…
Ralph….Deal then.
Ralph left and Megan stayed in there sitting in thoughts.
Megan….For the first time in my life, I held a normal conversation with someone this long? It will be great to make a friend at last, this life might be that bad after all, am sure God brought me here with a plan.
On her way back home, she stopped at a pharmacy and bought a bandage then headed home.The next day at school, she sat in class for a few minutes and after left to the main hall, Ralph was there already on his phone, she approached him.
Megan….Hi there!
Ralph….Whats up Megan, I thought you changed your mind.
Megan….Why? I keep my promises, anyways, here.Its a bandage.
Ralph….A bandage? For me? For what?
Megan….Well, you injured your knuckles yesterday so am just being thoughtful.
Ralph….Thoughtful to a stranger?
Megan….Not really, you kinda helped me cool down yesterday and I just wanted to show appreciation thats all.
Ralph….Thanks, I appreciate.So, skipping class again, huh?
Megan….Yep! Am not focused at all, I have alot going on in my head so skipping classes for some days won't hurt.
Ralph….Oh yeah? It will soon become a habit, just like me.
Megan….Are you proud?
Ralph….I just dont care.So, what do you usually do to kill some stress, apart from crying.
Megan….Come on, enough with that crying part.Anyways, I just sing, I love to sing and am good at it.
Ralph….Such confidence, huh? I have doubts until you sing for me.
Megan….Sing? Now? Infront of you? I've never sang infront of anyone bare faced.
Ralph….So you sing behind curtains? Go on and sing, I wont laugh, am gonna keep a serious judging face.
Megan….I dont…think I can, I have stage fright.
Ralph….Should I look away?
Megan….May…be….
Ralph….Okay.
He turned and looked away from her, she took a deep breath and cleared her voice then started singing, Ralph was suprised on hearing her voice, when she finished, he turned and faced her, he applauded her.
Ralph….That was frigging perfect! Am not even exaggerating, like, you have a beautiful voice.Why are you not a singer on stage yet?
Megan….Am I really…that good?
Ralph….Ofcourse you are and belive me, i dont lie.Do you have like tiktok or insta?
Megan….I have them but its not like I post myself singing.
Ralph….Why not? If you do, your gonna have a massive following cause your talented.
Megan….Nah, am good the way iam.So, what about you? What do you do to cool down? Apart from…punching the wall?
Ralph….So your teasing me back, huh?
Megan….Um, yeah.
Ralph….Sorry but I dont think I can tell you, guess punching walls is what I do? Anyways, i should go.
Megan….Ok…okay, see ya.
Ralph….Also dont come here tomorrow, there is an assembly so students are gonna be here gathered.
Megan….Oh, its a Friday, I almost forgot.Does this mean your not coming?
Ralph….Am coming, later Megan.
Ralph left so did Megan.At home, she practiced her singing and tried composing her own song but it failed, she failed to come up with any lyrics.
Megan….Ughhh! How can I become a singer if I can't write my own song?
No matter how much she tried, she failed until she gave up.On Friday, she went to school and after that first lesson ended, they all gathered in the main hall but she sat alone in the back since she was scared for her bullies to see her.
Ralph….Why are you sitting alone?
She heard Ralph's voice, he just arrived, he sat next to her.
Megan….You came, hi.
Ralph….I had to, but why are you sitting alone? Am starting to think you dont have friends.
Megan….Its true, I dont have any, just me, myself and I.
Ralph….Okay, not bad.
The principal gave his speech and he called Megan to the front, she was suprised why she was being called up front, she looked at Ralph and he looked at her too.
Ralph….Oh, I almost you told you have stage freight, just go, I will cheer for you.
She swallowed hard and walked towards the principal while everyone had their eyes on her.Her palm was sweating but she had to, she stood next to him.
Principal….The reason why she is standing before you, is because I want to give her the award for best student performer in the whole school.Bring the award please.
He gave her the award and they applauded for her, she looked in the crowd, only at Ralph and he was clapping for her, she smiled.
Principal….Do you have anything to say? Please feel free.
Megan….No, am good, the…thanks sir.Excuse me.
She hurriedly left the podium and rushed back to sit down but everyone had their eyes on her until they saw her sitting next to Ralph.
Girl….Wait a damn minute, is that Ralph? He finally showed up at school? What a day!
Girl….But…why the heck is he sitting next to that thing? Does they know each other?
Megan sat down and exhaled then inhaled deeply.
Ralph….WOW! I wanna know how? You? Best student performer?
Megan….This was not expected to me too.
Ralph….It doesnt matter but you've been missing classes for two days.
Megan….Two days not two months, also, i missed classes after sitting for the mid term exams.
Ralph….So your a clever one, huh? Am impressed for real.
Megan….Thanks.
After the gathering, they were released to go home but most of the students ran to see Ralph, Megan was suprised.
Megan….(So his popular this whole time? Not suprised anyway, his hot and sexy so its obvious).
She didn't get to talk to him again and got her bag then walked heading to the bus station but a black jeep parked infront of her, she got scared and turned to change the route.
Ralph came out from it and called her name, she heard him and stopped.
Ralph….Hahaha, gosh, your so childish! In this generation, who would abduct a grown person in broad day light?
Megan….You scared me for real.Also, nothing is not possible in this generation.
Ralph….Alright, hop in I will give you a ride home.
Megan….Is this…your car?
I mean…its the latest jeep and your just…
Ralph….A what? A student? But you said it yourself that nothing is not possible in this generation, right? Let's go cause your questions never end.
They entered the car and she told him where her house is and drove heading there.
Ralph….So, why did you leave without letting me know? I thought we were friends.
Megan….Well, am swarm of girls was surrounding you, how was i supposed to come through?
Ralph….Right!
Megan….How do they know you? I mean, i know you as a guy who hides until classes end.
Ralph….Understandable, I also dont know why, but I also dont care.
They arrived at her house and she went inside then Ralph drove away.He went to a private bar where he was well known as a regular, he started vaping right away.Ralph was a drug addiction, with what he was going through in his life, he turned to drugs to feel better and he got addicted.In his free time, he usually vapes.
The next week, Megan didn't go to the main hall, she attended all the lessons but still Ralph wasn't there.After classes, she went to the main hall to find him, he was there seated quietly.
Megan….Hi Ralph.
Ralph….Sap, I've been waiting for you since, you should give me your number today.
Megan….Okay, what's going on?
Ralph….No big deal, I just have a simple request.
Megan….Okay, what is it?
Ralph….I want you to tutor me, i dont want to fail the end of term exams, like for real.
Megan….Sure, but on one condition.
Ralph….Dont worry, I will pay you any amount, per hour.
Megan….Per hour? Sounds tempting but dont worry, I won't charge you since we are friends now.
Ralph….Then what's the condition?
Megan….You must not miss class, stop coming here in the main hall to hide.So, you in or out?
Ralph….You got me, fine! I will come but I will pay you for real.
Megan….Since am broke, then why not earn some legal money.
Ralph….Deal then, lets start today.We can do it here or I can book a hotel room.
Megan….You must be loaded to book a hotel room everyday but dont worry, we can go to my house.My dad is at work and even if his not, he won't mind at all.
Ralph….For real? That's a chill dad, lets go then.
He drove to her house and she welcomed him inside, she started teaching him and he was seriously focused.
Megan….Lets take a break, let me get you some thing to drink.
After a break, she continued teaching him and after he sent her money on her phone.
Megan…That's…alot but thanks, sorry but am materialistic.
Ralph….Hahaha, I can tell.So, aren't you gonna sing for me?
Megan….Where did that come from?
Ralph….I thought that we should end the lesson with something fun.Wait, I have an idea.I know a karaoke place, how about we go and you sing for the crowd there?
Megan….Karaoke? Aw, you've reminded me when I used to sing in such places but you know i have stage freight.
Ralph….Its okay, you can sing behind the curtains, come on, staying home is boring.
Megan….Alright, alright, youd so persistent.Let me call my dad first and let him know.
She informed her dad and they went to the karaoke place, Ralph talked to the owner and they allowed Megan to sing as she wishes, behind the curtains.
She went up on stage and started singing, the whole crowd went dead silent in hearing her voice, she got scared but kept singing until she finished the song.The crowd went crazy screaming and applauding her.
People….Is that…Ariana grande?
Woman….She sounded more like rihanna.Open the curtains, we wanna see her.
Crowd….Open the curtains…..
The crowd shouted as they wanted to see who was singing thinking it was a celebrity.Megan ran off the stage and went to Ralph.
Megan….Huh! That…was scary.
Ralph….See? What did I tell you? Your voice is just perfect, you need to be on stage not behind the curtains.
Megan….Am…good, maybe someday.
Ralph….Alright, i will be here to cheer for you as your first fan.
Megan….I really appreciate Ralph, your a good guy.
Ralph….What now? Are you touched?
Megan….Shut up, dont start teasing me now.
Ralph….Okay, I quit.Lets go eat some street food, my treat.
Megan….Tell me something, you dont want to go home, right? Or maybe….you wanna spend more time with me, right?
Ralph….Whats wrong with wanting to spend time with you, huh? Am i boring?
Megan felt her heart skip a bit, she looked away.
Megan….You know what? We should go eat some street food, after you.
Ralph looked at her and smirked.They walked down the street and he bought different foods, they tasted some of it until the clouds got dark and the weather got colder.
Megan….Shit, its gonna rain.
Ralph….Lets head back to the car.
They rushed to where Ralph parked the car and went inside, it started raining right away.
Megan….Its night now yet its raining, am sure dad is home already.Why are you not driving?
Ralph….Am sorry, but I cant drive when its raining, I just can't tell you why.
Megan….Oh, I see, no worries, let's wait for it to stop.So, you hate the rain?
Ralph….Not really, I just have bad history with it thats why.Do you like it?
Megan….Very much, call me weird but I love the cold weather.
Ralph….Whats your favourite season of the year.
Megan….Rainy season and winter season, what about you?
Ralph….I think winter and spring.
Megan….Well, bad for you cause its now the start of the rainy season.And dont tell me that your gonna miss school the whole season?
Ralph….I always miss school during the rainy season, but I will get a driver to drop me off when it rains.I can't miss school because of you.
Megan….What…do you mean?
Ralph….I made a promise to you that I won't miss school, remember?
Megan….Right! Someone is serious about school, huh? I like this side of you.
Ralph….You do?
Megan….Yes i do so keep it up and hold on tight until end of term exams.
Ralph….Roger that Mrs tutor.
Megan….Hahaha, you will never be serious for once.
The rain rained for half an hour and they decided to doze off a little as they wait for it to stop, but Ralph fell asleep for real.In his sleep, he started calling for his mum.Megan heard him and she opened her eyes, he was shaking and sweaty.
Megan….Oh my gosh! Did he catch a cold this instant? He must have allergy.Ralph, Ralph….
She woke him up, he woke up and tears started flowing from his eyes, Megan instantly hugged him while parting his back.
Megan….Hey, its okay, am here.
He held her tight and she didn't mind but kept comforting him until he cooled down and she let go of him from the hug.
Ralph….Am sorry about this, I hate being seen in this condition.
Megan….Its fine, I dont mind.
Ralph….It has stopped raining, I should take you home.
He drove her home but he was quiet the whole journey.They arrived and when she went outside from the car, he drove away without saying a word.
Megan went in her room this king about what happened.
Megan….He must have traumatic about the rain.Now am missing mum alot, he must've lost his mum in the rain the same way dad died and mum kept having nightmares about him.Anyway, I must be overthinking it, hope his fine, I've never seen him like this.Oh, I have seen him like this, the first day we met he was punching the wall, probably he has a story to tell too.
In the morning, she sent him a text checking on him but he didnt reply.Since they had no school, being a weekend, she was worried about him.At night, she decided to call him, he answered.
Megan….Hi Ralph, am calling to check on you, are you good?
Ralph….Am outside your house, come and meet me.
Megan….What? I mean…okay, be there in a minute.
She dressed up and went outside, she entered in his car, he didn't say much and drove to a restaurant, they went inside but it was the restaurant where Megan's mum works from another world, she stood infront of the door.
Ralph….Whats wrong? You not coming inside?
Megan…I…can't, its just can't…
Ralph….Ok…okay, let's go somewhere else then.
They went back inside the car but Megan couldn't help but cry looking away for Ralph to not see her.
Ralph…Wanna talk about it? Come on, i know your crying so dont feel shy to cry infront of me, I did the same too yesterday.
Megan….I just…miss my mum so much.
Ralph….Your mum? What happened to her? Where is she?
Megan….I…lashed out at her and complained about our poor situation, blaming her for it…little did I know…it was the last I was gonna see her….am sure her heart ached for that…my poor mum.
Ralph looked at her crying and she tried covering her face with her hair, he didn't a word and started driving, he drove to the beach and went and opened the door for her.
Ralph….Come on, let's release some stress.
Megan….But I look miserable, I can't be seen like this.
Ralph….Who cares? Your with me not them, come out already.
When she came out from the car, Ralph wrapped his hands around her, hugging her softly as she leaned her head in his chest, her heart started racing.
Ralph….So that restaurant was where your mum worked from, right? Its okay, we all have bad days and my bad, I didnt know that you didn't have a mum.
Megan….Thanks…thanks alot, I needed this.
Ralph….Alright, let's go get something to eat, am starving.
They stopped hugging and headed to the beach restaurant, they were served dinner, but Megan was sneakingly staring at Ralph.
Megan….(I've never been hugged before by a guy in my life, I felt…safe.Is it because am used to him or is it because….his hot? My heart is still racing, i can't explain what's happening to me, I dont even know what it is).
After eating they went and walked in the sand quietly.
Ralph….Lets go back in the car, its getting colder.
They went back inside the car and he took off his coat and gave it to her, she wore it but a smile didn't leave her face.
Ralph….Smiling, huh? That means your feeling better.
Megan….Iam feeling much better, thanks to you.But what about you?
Ralph….Dont worry, am a man and i can handle myself well.Only women should be taken care of, lets leave, your dad must be waiting for you.
Megan….Okay.(So his saying that his job is to take care of me? Stop it Megan, why am now being picky with his words?)
He dropped her off and left.She still had his coat and sniffed it.
Megan….Wow! It's smells like heaven.He smells so nice, he is tall, he is hot, he is funny, he is kind, he is giving, he is loaded, he is just PERFECT! Why am I…shouting? What's going on in my head? I've never noticed all this about him but now i do? Am I….crushing over him? But….ugh, I should stop thinking about it.
No matter how hard she tried brushing it off, she kept thinking about him the whole night that she barely slept.On Monday, she headed to school and was already there but he was surrounded by girls talking to him.
Megan….(What's with them? Its not like his a celebrity, his just hot thats all but these girls are so shamelessly.Is he..smiling? So his having fun with them? I thought he only smiled to me? But…why does it care? It can't be true, I can't be seriously having a crush on him.He can't like someone like me, stop thinking about it Megan, stop..drop…stop…stopp).STOPPP!
She shouted and everyone looked at her.
Megan….(Fuck! Was i thinking out loud?)
She went to the washroom and touched her chest.
Megan….I need to calm down, its probably ovulation period kicking in.
She went back to class and sat on a different seat but Ralph went to her.
Ralph….Hi, how was your weekend?
Megan….It was…good.
Ralph….Why did you change seats?
Megan….Well, you were busy with some cute girls.
Ralph….Um, why are sounding upset?
Megan….Me? Upset? Am not, its not like I care.
Ralph….Okay, if you say so.
She didn't talk to him until lessons ended and she got her bag to leave.
Ralph….Aren't you gonna tutor me today?
Megan….Oh, that?
Ralph….Lets go and not waste anytime.
Megan….(Here we go, am trying to avoid him.Its gonna be difficult for me since my mind is telling me that am crushing on him, what a day!)
They went to her house and she gave work to do, he sat closer to her showing her a number he was confused about, she stared at his face and instantly blushed then bit her lip, when he looked at her, she instantly stood up.
Ralph….Whats wrong?
Megan….Lets take a quick break, be right back.
She ran to her room and locked the door then started fanning herself.
Megan….Whats wrong with me now? I wasn't like this before, am I possessed by some lonely ghost? But his so….fucking hot, gawddddd, I cant help but stare at him.Get a hold of yourself or else you will scare him away).
She went back to him to teach him but failed to control herself and found herself lost in thoughts while staring at him.She kissed him on the cheek while he wasn't looking.
Ralph…Did you just…
Megan…Just what? Hahaha, I wanted to see if your focused or just faking it.
Ralph….You I can focus when your sitting next to me?
Megan…Huh….HUH?
He closed the books and faced her, she tried to leave but he didnt let her, he heldnher hand to stop her from running away and looked direct in her eyes, she looked in his eyes too as their faces were closer to eachother.Megan was on the edge and at this point, she was completely not herself.
She started bitting her lower lip and lowering her gaze yearning to be kissed by Ralph, he looked at her and went for it, he kissed her lips hard as she wrapped her hands around his neck to fill her hunger.
They stopped both looking away feeling shy.
Megan….What…did we just do? Aren't…we friends?
Ralph….Megan, you like me and…I…
Megan….And you what?
Ralph….I like you too, what's wrong with liking eachother?
Megan….Fuck this!
She turned holding his face and gave him an hot kiss, he held her waist and they kissed harder until they heard Megan's dad coming inside and stopped.
Ralph….I think i should get going.
Megan….Right.
He greeted the dad and left.
Dad….Why is he suddenly living? What were you guys doing exactly?
Megan….Nothing…nothing dad, your overthinking.
Dad….What happened to your face, its all red, do you have a fever?
Megan….Dad, am going to room so dont wait for me to eat dinner, love you, bye.
She ran to her room and looked through the window to see if Ralph has left, but was still there looking at her room window, she hid behind the curtains when she saw him looking.He after entered his car to leave and Megan looked again to see him leave.
She went on her bed and buried her face in a pillow while kicking her feet.
Megan….Oh, My, WOW! That gave me butterflies and I wanna….do it again.So this is what it feels to like someone and they like you back.Wait, right, this means that his liked this whole time? Gosh, am now shy to see him tomorrow.
She didn't sleep a wink at night thinking about him.In the morning, she got ready for school and headed out only to find Ralph parked his car waiting for her, she ran back inside.
Megan….Why is he here? He really can't let me catch a break, can he? Ugh, I cant keep running from him, its not like I forced myself on him, whatever!
She cleared her throat and went outside again to him, he opened the car door for her.
Ralph….Good morning.
Megan….Morning too.
Ralph….So, why did you run? Am not a beast, am I?
Megan….Are you really…asking me why?
Ralph….Iam, I wanna know.
Megan….Okay fine! I like you, I dont how and when it happened but it just…suddenly liked you and am being like this because….I've never had a guy who liked me and your…ugh, I cant say anything again.
Ralph….Hahaha, what a confession! Your so cute, do you know that?
Megan….Aheem! Well…you tell me about it.
Ralph….I will.
They arrived at school and as she was heading to class, he held her hand and took her to the main hall then locked the door.
Ralph….Sit next to me please.
Megan….Ok…okay.
They sat down.
Ralph….I want to confess somethings to you so please listen carefully.
Megan….Your scaring me now.
Ralph….Please feel at ease.We first met here in this room, and I remember that day clearly, we both had a stressful day and were trying to let our anger out.Do you know why I told you to wait?
Megan….Um, no, why?
Ralph….Because at first sight, you, a total stranger made my heart skip in a good way.I couldn't let you just go without talking to you more and all these four months we've been together as friends, my heart got closer to you and I liked you more each day but I was afraid you didn't feel the same until yesterday.
Megan….I..am, speechless.
Ralph….But there is something dark about me that I want to tell you right away.Am…an addict.
Megan….What?
Ralph….Its indeed embarrassing,right? I've been on drugs for over a year now but for these four months, I've been trying to quit because of you.There is something about you that makes wanna become a better person, and if your ready to start this love journey with me, please accept me as iam.
Megan….Who am I to judge? Come here.
She stood up and opened her arms inviting him for a hug, he went for it.
Megan….First off I appreciate you telling me about your condition and its not nice being an addict but I believe you if you say you wanna quit.And am….ready to start this love journey with you and see where it takes us.
Ralph….Thank you for giving me a chance, I wont disappoint you Meg, and I will do my best to change for good.
Megan….But…stay away from those girls, I hate them.
Ralph….If you say so, I will chase them away next time they come.
Megan….Deal then, lets head to class, we will talk later.
They went to class and sat in the back as usual, Ralph reached out for Megan's hand and they held hands under the desk, they looked at each other and smiled while blushing.
After classes, Ralph took Megan for a long drive until they arrived at a house in the countryside.
Megan….Whats this place?
Ralph….You dont like it?
Megan….What? I do love it, I love being in nature during the rainy season, its just healing.
Ralph….Well then, good for me.This is my house, I come here to relax so please come in.
They went inside, it was a cozy house with one bedroom and a garden outside.
Megan….Aw! It's so simple and cozy.But, how does one own a house, a car at such a young age?
Ralph….Hahaha, dont worry, am not into anything shady.
Megan….Yes you are! Now speak up now you mafias son.
Ralph….Hahahahaha….Guilty! Yes, my dad is a mafia and am his only son.
Megan….Goodness! Hope you guys won't shoot me to death since I've been nothing but nice to you, right?
Ralph….Well, it depends how your gonna treat me in the future but for now, your safe.
Megan….Thank goodness!
Ralph….Alright, enough with this joke, come and check out the kitchen.Am gonna cook for you, am good at cooking.
Megan….Oh really? Can't wait to taste your food.But I should call dad first.
Ralph….Sure!
She talked to her dad on the phone, it started raining.Megan ran to the window and took a deep breath looking at the rain.
Megan….Ralph, come and see, its beautiful.
Ralph….Nah, am good.
She went and hugged him.
Megan….I just wish you can fall in love again with the rain cause am sure there was once a time you liked it.
Ralph….Because of it, I get nightmares.
Megan….Dont worry cause today am here with you and am gonna hold you in my arms if you want.
Ralph….Just promise me that you will be here with everyday.
Megan….Well, yeah but I have to go home.
Ralph….Please talk to your dad, I need to be with you everyday.
Megan….I want that too, fine, I will talk to him and see.
Ralph….Yes!
She held his hand and took her to the window to see the rain, they started kissing slowly and softly as the rain rained outside.After, they went in the kitchen and Ralph started preparing dinner, Megan went and hugged him the back wrapping her hands around him.
Megan….I dont how I got these feelings for you, but I just like you for real and I can't control my body.
Ralph….Me too, just do whatever you want with me, am all yours.
He gave her a piggyback as he cut ingredients, and after preparing them, he carried her up on top of the counter and they kissed again, after, he laid his on her laps as she gently passed her fingers through his hair.
When the food was ready, he served and they ate and after they laid down in bed holding hands as the rain was still raining outside.
Megan….Hmm, I love the sound of rain on a rooftop.
Ralph….But the weather is cold, should we close the window?
Megan….Sorry, I almost forgot about that.
He closed the window and went back in bed, he carried her in his arms and took her in the living room.
Ralph….Its too cold, let me make the fire for us to get some warmth.
He put firewood in the fire place and lighted it with fire, after, he got a blanket and pillows and put them down near the fire place.
Ralph….Come and join me please.
Megan….I love this setting, this is why I told you I love cold weather.
Ralph….Well, can't argue with you on that.
They laid down as Megan laid in his chest, they kissed, and cuddled for long until they slept.In the morning after bathing, they headed to school.But everyday after lessons, Ralph took Megan to that house and they made romance all they wanted since it rained everyday, mostly at night.
Whenever he had nightmares, Megan was there to comfort him and they always studied since the exams were a few weeks away.Ralph stopped using drugs and even got therapy to become a better guy for Megan as he promised.And because of her, Ralph's fear of the rain slowly faded and she made him fall in love with it.
During all that period, Megan was finally able to compose her own song depending on how Ralph treats her and how she feels.
Megan….So this is how artists come up with good songs, because they put their emotions and time in writing the lyrics.Uh, indeed, love is the best feeling, I might be missing my mum, but atleast I got Ralph.
She named her first song "FIREPLACE".
Ralph….Megan, what's are you writing?
Megan…A song and its complete, its about us.
Ralph….Really? What's the title?
Megan….FIREPLACE, sounds nice, right?
Ralph….Yes, cant believe you wrote a song about us.That means one day its gonna be on billboards, I would be so proud.
Megan….It will obviously hit number one on all music platforms.
Ralph….Then do steal the chance from me of being the first one to hear it.
Megan….Okay, here goes.
She started singing for him and he started recording her on his phone until she finished.
Ralph….Wow! I cant believe that am in love with a pop star.
Megan….Well, am lucky to have a guy like you.Anyways, lets get serious, we have exams on Monday and today is Saturday.
Ralph….Lets make a deal, if i pass the exams, we will go on a date.
Megan….Deal, now lets get serious, no destructions.
They revised their books until night time, as usual, Ralph cooked dinner together then headed to bed.Megan slept in his chest.
Ralph….I dont think its gonna rain today.
Megan….I dont think so either, but its so cold.Just please hold me tight.
Ralph….You bet! Because of you, I learned to fall in love again with the rain, honestly, you cured me in ways I can't explain.Your the light in my life, I dont wanna lose you.
Megan….You wont lose me, even if we are far apart, just know I will always have you in my heart.
Ralph….I love you Meg.
Megan….I love you too Ral.Since the weather is this perfect, how about I sing for you a song that reminds me of our first encounter?
Ralph….The cold weather, wind blowing outside, no lights, you in my arms, and a song too? What else could I ask for? Please bless my ears.
He sat upright and she sat on his laps then placed her hands on his shoulders, they both looked in each other's eyes, Megan started singing for him Enchated by Taylor swift.
Megan…."...I spent forever wondering if you knew, I was enchanted to meet you…"
The look Ralph gave her spoke alot without him opening his mouth at all, romance was filled in them, yearning and desperation for her, he listened to her singing but his eyes didn't leave hers.As she was ending the song, he started placing soft kisses on her neck.
Megan….Ralph, I adore you.
Ralph….Like wise, and yes, I was too, enchanted to meet you.Trust me, am gonna take this memory to my grave.
Megan….Can you please….love only me?
Ralph….I promise, its only you and forever you.Without you, I dont think I can even breathe.
Megan….I think, I breathe you too, your my oxygen and I mean it.
She started crying and hugged him tight.
Megan….Am sorry for ruining such a sweet moment, I just love you so much that I get emotional.I never experienced this feeling and all I can say, its all magical.
Ralph….Aww! I just feel more alive when you say those words to me, and your not the only who feels that way.Its just us and this perfect cold weather, can't wait to spend winter here with you.
Megan….Can you just kiss me already?
He kissed her as she asked, they cuddled in bed, kissing anywhere, locking hands, massaging, laying on top of eachother, making deep eye contact, playing with each other's hair, they did all that kind romance but didnt sleep.At midnight, it started raining.
Megan….Yes, its raining.Should we go outside?
Ralph….Okay, i love the idea.
Ralph placed his phone on the window as he didn't want to miss a thing without recording on his phone.They went outside and started playing in the rain, Ralph carried Megan on his body as she swinged her wet hair. Ralph laid her down in the mud and kissed her, they enjoyed every bit of it and after went back inside and showered.
Megan….Lets clean the house, it filled with mud.
Ralph….You should sleep for now, I will clean it.
Megan….But I want to help.
He carried her to bed and kissed her forehead.
Ralph….Just place rest, okay?
Megan….Okay, but one more kiss.
Ralph….Okay.
He kissed her and he went to clean the house, but Megan didn't sleep, she got her book where she wrote her first song and started writing new lyrics, she wrote her second song and named it "MIDNIGHT RAIN" and then slept with a smile on her face.When Ralph finished cleaning, he joined her in bed and wrapped his hands around her.
The next day, they woke up together and ate breakfast then studied since the next day was a Monday and it was the day the exams were to begin.They spent the whole day serious studying together.Monday finally arrived but both of them had a cold.
Ralph….The exam is only thirty minutes away, we should first head to the hospital, I dont anything to bother us while doing the exams.
Megan….Right.
He drove ot the hospital and they waited to be checked, they held hands.
Megan….What were we even thinking to play in the rain?
Ralph….Hahaha, tell me about it.But in loved it.
Megan….Haha, me too.
Ralph was called first and he left.A patient came and sat next to Megan, she was watching a video and Megan peeked to see too.
Megan….For real? Um..sorry…
Girl….Its okay, are you interested?
Megan….Iam, but who posted that?
Girl…The agency itself, you know how popular DK entertainment is, they literally have the best kpop groups worldwide.
Megan….I know about them.So this means they're auditioning for a new girl group, here in the States?
Girl….Thats right girl, why? You wanna try?
Megan….I mean, yeah! I should it give it a try.
Girl….All the best, but you know they want perfect voices not just good.As for the body and face, you pass.
Megan….Thanks.
Girl….All the best, hope you get in.
Ralph….Meg, your next.
Ralph called her to get checked too and the girl left too.DK entertainment, a well known popular agency which recruits singers based in south Korea with the most famous kpop groups, had put up and AD to audition for a new girl group in the States, Megan saw it as her chance to try and see if she can start her career since Ralph helped her to overcome her stage freight.
She didn't mention anything to Ralph and kept it to herself.After, they went to school and sat for the exams, the whole week was for exams and once they finished them, results were released and Megan was top on the list as always, Ralph was in the tenth place among the 122 students, he did well, he passed.
He took her to a five star hotel to celebrate and they made orders both filled with joy.A female waitress served them and she couldn't take her eyes off Ralph, Megan noticed, as the waitress was leaving, she winked at Ralph and smiled at him, he smiled back.
Megan….Did you just….flirt with her infront of me?
Ralph….No, i just smiled back thats all.
Megan….Great! How about you call her over and enjoy this food so that you both can smile at each other all you want.
She grabbed and left, he went after her and held her hand, she pulled it away from him.
Ralph….Meg come on, dont be like this, its you i love not her.I dont even know her.
Megan….When you love someone you must not flirt with anyone else, suit yourself, am going home and dont follow me.
She got a taxi and went home angrily.She spent sometime with her dad and after went in her room.
Megan….The nerve of you Ralph! And now your covering it all up with your "i love you" line? Ugh, I cant believe him.And that slut winking with at my guy like am not around? Bitch where were you when he was single? Go find yourself a hot guy, this one is mine, bitch!
She kept raging and talking to herself, she sta on her bed and got her song book, she started writing and writing and writing until it was a complete song, she named it "FLIRT ALL YOU WANT", the song had anger lyrics and insults most.She after took a deep breath and slept.
Ralph tried calling her but she had switched off her phone and he was outside her house the whole time but she didn't know.As it was getting dark, the cold surfaced and she got up to close the window only to see Ralph outside who has been waiting for her for two hours now in the cold.
Megan….I told him not to follow me, but its cold outside and his gonna catch a cold.I can't let him outside, I should invite him inside since dad is not around.
She went and opened the door and left it open, she didn't say a word and went and sat in the couch, Ralph entered and closed it.He went and sat next to her but she moved distancing herself from him.
Megan….Why are you here?
Ralph….Because…am sorry…
He stood up and went infront of her, his eyes were waterly that he was so close to tearing up, his voice was shaking and sadness was all over his face, Megan looked at him and she noticed all that.
Ralph….Meg, am sorry, you know that I only love you.It won't happen again.
Megan….Oh boy!
She stood up too and hugged him.
Megan….How am I supposed to stay mad at you when your pouting like this, it makes me sad when your sad so we good.And why would you even stand outside in this cold weather?
Ralph….I had to because I can't sleep when your angry at me.
Megan….Sit here, let me make us some tea.
She made tea and they went in her room, they sipped the tea while watching a movie.
Ralph….Anyways, i have to go but tomorrow in the evening, am coming to pick you up.
Megan….But its just 10pm, fine, but am gonna miss you.
Ralph….Am gonna miss you too.
He kissed her on the forehead and left.The next day early in the morning, Megan dressed up neatly and got taxi that took her straight to the building where DK entertainment held the auditions for their new girl group.She was signed as a contestant and was given a number.
Many girls and some women were all lined up to try their luck as DK entertainment was very popular for its kpop artists worldwide.They finally read her number and she went inside, the judges were four including the CEO of DK entertainment.She introduced herself and after she started singing, after she was dismissed.They all left their contacts info's incase they pass to be reached out to directly.
Megan went home and Ralph was already waiting for her with a camp van next to him, he waved at her and she ran towards him as he opened his arms for her, she dived in his chest and they hugged tight, he kissed her forehead as always.
Megan….I missed you so much.
Ralph….I missed you too, but where are you coming from?
Megan….Not important.Whats with the camp van though?
Ralph….This is the date I promised my tutor if I passed the exam then I will take her on a date.
Megan….So we are gonna tour the country with this?
Ralph….Yep!
Megan….You gotta be kidding me! This is amazing, gosh, I love it, its gonna be fun, am so happy.Thanks Ral.
Ralph….I've already prepared everything we need to use so dont even bother bringing any clothes.
Megan….Thanks, but how about you drive me to my dad's garage first, he needs to know about this.
Ralph….Very well then.
They went to the garage her dad works from and told him everything, he allowed her to leave since he barely stays at home.
Ralph….Lets go get some nice clothes on, I have somewhere to take you today.
Megan….Hmm? Am curious now, lets go.They went to a mall and got new clothes, Ralph paid for everything and after her drove her to KREW.CO, a technology company's main branch.The company made all forms of new technology and their products were on high demand worldwide since they've been in the technology for over fifteen years competing with the biggest technology companies, but in the top ten, worldwide.
KREW.CO made all forms of tech including refrigerators, tvs, radios, PlayStations, tabs, laptops, computers, ACs and many more electronic devices and two years ago, they introduced their first ever made phone and their sales skyrocketed that it now became one of the most used phones in the phone categories.
So today was the day was the day they were releasing the second new phone version which they named KC2, people around the country gathered for the launching ceremony and everything was streamed live for the international audience.
Megan gasped when they arrived.
Megan….Are you fucking serious right now? How in the world did you know I was eager to get myself the new KC2 phone? Please, am gonna pass out, this is gotta be a dream that am standing infront of the main branch.
Ralph….I didnt know you were this big dan of them.
Megan….I will take that as a joke cause whattt?? Everyone in our age has the first KC1 phone, do you know how they flex?
Ralph….Well then, am so happy that your a fan so let's go get you a brand new KC2 phone.
Megan….But…the line is too long, when will we get inside? We are gonna go when they're all out of stock.
Ralph….Hahaha, says who? I didn't bring you to waste time, hold my hand.
She held his hand and they walked past the people straight to the entrance, when the guard saw him, they opened the door for them and they went inside.
Megan….Okay? What was that?
Ralph….Dont worry, I know him, his a friend thats why he let us in easily.
Megan….Atleast you make useful friends.
Ralph….Hey, dont say that, am your friend, your man and anything you want me to be.
They walked through the building checking out the things sold in the there, but every employer who saw Ralph, they all got serious and started side eyeing eachother.
Ralph….Meg, how about you take a look all you want as I go get you the phone?
Megan….But we can go together.
Ralph….No need, I also need to use the washroom so please wait for me, look around dont get bored.
Megan….Fine!
He kissed her on the forehead and went in the elevator, it took him to the last floor up and he went straight to the meeting room where board members were all gathered, when he entered the room, they all stood and sat down when he sat.
They talked about the KC2 phone and all the rest of their sales were also discussed about, in ten minutes, the meeting ended and they were all dismissed, only Ralph and another man stayed seated.
Nick…Aren't you gonna hug your dad atleast?
Ralph….Really now? You decided to launch KC2 on mother's death anniversary? We talked about this on the phone, didn't we?
Nick….Come on son, you barely show up and it wasn't a me decision, the board members were with me on this one.
Ralph….But you should've told me.
Nick….Whats done is done! So, how have you been? Your doctor called and told me you are now clean, you dont know how proud iam of you son.You need to come back home and am glad that your nightmares went away too.
Ralph….I have to go.
Nick….But you just arrived, you own fifty percent of the company's share, shouldn't you atleast be around on a big day like this? Just wait until later, lets go visit your mum's grave together.
Ralph….No need, I have company.
Nick….I know, I can tell by that look in your eyes how deep your into that girl.But do you think she will stay for long? I know your desperate for love that your mum left us, but you can't get that from a stranger, am your only family.
Ralph….Family you say? Be honest dad, this company is your real son, not me.And also, its thanks to her that am now a better version of myself that am proud of so dont try to get in my head, bye.
He got the phone and went looking for Megan.Ralph Krew is a son to Nick Krew and Lila Krew, the two worked together hand in hand to build KREW.CO that they gave had Ralph in their early forty years, but his mum, Lisa Krew died in a tragic car accident on a rainy day leaving all her 20% percent shares to Ralph who had 10 shares already, himself making him the biggest shareholders with 30% much than his dad who has 20% percent shares but he kept a hidden and low profile that no one knew his rich and his family owns the famous KREW.CO.
He called Megan and they met at last, he gave her the phone and she was happy.
Megan….Am dying to open the box like right now, but lemme wait cause I dont wanna scream in public.But where did you go that long?
Ralph….Sorry, the employer was telling how the phone works and how its different from other phones.
Megan….Was it a woman?
Ralph….No!
Megan….Good! Your safe now.
Ralph….Thank goodness, my life flashed before my eyes but atleast am safe now.
Megan….Hahahaha, knock it off.
Ralph….We are done here, lets go to our last destination before its night time.
Megan….Okay.
He took her to a cemetery to his mum's grave and placed flowers on top, Megan stood there feeling sad for him, she started crying as she remembered her mum too.She sat to him and leaned her head on his shoulder.
Megan….Sorry to cry, am just so emotional and this made me miss my mum so much.Why didn't you tell me that your died last year? I figured that she might not be with us anymore with all the nightmares and the addiction but I didnt know that she just died last year.No wonder why you were so broken inside, my poor Ral.
He hugged her tight as she parted his back gently.After, they left and went back in the car but she kept holding his hand placing soft kisses on it.
Ralph….I didnt tell you because I hate talking about it as it pierces my heart to discuss about my mum's death.But I feel safe around you and I feel free so am ready to tell you.
Megan….Am all ears, please tell me everything but no pressure if it hurts.
Ralph….Okay Meg.So it was a rainy day and she had left for work.When she finished working I called to tell her she should bring me some cold meds and she agreed and then the next thing I heard was her crashing, I called her but she didn't respond.Only to get the bad news after that she got an accident, I was the last person she talked to thats why it hurts so much.
Megan….That's really heart breaking, atleast you guys talked for the last time, no wonder why you fear driving in the rain and hated the rain but I hope you heal completely and keep remembering your mum in a good way, not the scary way.
Ralph….Thanks Meg, sharing this with you has given a kind of of relief I never even felt with my dad.
Megan….Anytime boo, I got you so just see me someone who will listen to you whenever.