Ivan's POV
She looks familiar but her hoodie was making it difficult to get a better look at her face. I've never seen her before and that made her mysterious. "who is she ?" I asked Eric when she stood up to leave.
"Who ? Amara?..Is she not your friend?" Eric replied .. surprised I was asking him that and surprised myself with his response.
"My friend? Is that what she told you?" I asked
"Yeah .. wait do you mean you don't know her ?" he asked
"Yeah and what did you say her name was again?"
"Amara!" he replied.
"I'm coming" I said getting up to track her .
"where are you going?"
"I'm going to find out why she lied" I replied going after her.
Amara's POV
I don't know if it's because it's been a long time since I drank alcohol that was why I was feeling so tipsy. I could feel my legs staggering and my steps heavy. I plodded, making it through the crowd. I was leaving the party but I lost my way and ended up at the pool side. I knew I was drunk and if I didn't find a place to sit would embarrass myself.
"was it a good idea to come here though?" I thought drawing near the pool.
"Are you nutts!" someone pulled me . It was the hazel eyes boy.
"Are you that into me?" I asked in my drunken state.
"You must be crazy .. can't you realize I saved you from falling into the pool" he replied . I stared at him wierdly and unconsciously run my hands through his chest. He was bare chested and that was turning me on . He stood there confused and surprised .
"Why are you following me?" I took off my hands and glared at him.
"You are drunk " he replied.
"So?" I replied and he chuckled.
"Come with me ..he said pulling me behind him" . He led me to a room and sat me on the bed.
"Do you wanna lure me into bed?" I stood up.
"You wish " he said and brought me something to drink.
"what's this?" I looked into the cup then at him
"Why do you speak too much just drink it .. it's tea it will help with hangover" he said
"I will , only after you have a sip" I said pacing around in the room.
"fine!" he rolled his eyes and sipped. He handed me the cup after and I drunk all at a goal. He gave me a tissue and I wiped my lips.
"Why are you being nice..do you know me?" I asked foolishly
"I should be the one asking you that.. did you not tell Eric you are my friend but after checking my friend list there is nobody named Amara in it..who are you?" he held my hands firmly and looking at my face keenly.
"Fine I lied ..I don't know you but I know you are the person I owe..you paid 20 dollars for me at the mall .. remember..I just tracked you down to pay you back" I came up with something.
"ooh so that lady was you ..I see.. fine give me the money" he said knowing for sure I had no money on me.
"Well it's in my car ..I will go and get it " I said hurrying towards the door.
"I'm coming with you" he replied
"No! Just wait here!" I exclaimed.
"Fine!" he said confused.
I rushed out of the party and sneaked back into my room. I sighed, took off my hoodie and threw myself on my bed. The party was fun anyway and my mind wouldn't stop picturing the hazel eyes boy. Just as I closed my eyes to sleep, mom walked inside.
"Sleeping already?" she said standing at the door side.
"Yeah I'm so sleepy" I replied feigning a yawn.
"Just came to inform you we will be greeting the neighbors tomorrow" she smiled and my heart skipped a beat.
"So soon and can't you do that alone!" I quickly sat on my bed.
"No excuses pineapple.. have a sound sleep" she replied and went to her room.
"This can't be happening.. what if I run into that hazel eyes boy" I thought cursing and rolling on my bed.
It was Sunday morning and I was soundly awoken by the beautiful rays of the sun. I stretched lazily on my bed and smiled. I got up from bed and drew my curtains open. I looked at the opposite window of the next house and it was still closed. I immediately remembered what mom said last night and came up with an idea. There was no way I was entering that house. I went downstairs grabbing my abdomen in my palm. Mom was in the kitchen baking some cakes and pies. The smell was so great to resist but I couldn't let my appetite fail my plan.
"Are you okay?" mom stared at me worriedly. I shook my head sideways and groaned in pain.
"Are you having cramps?" she asked and I nodded.
"Stay in bed then..why did you have to come all the way here" she said worriedly.
"I came to grab some hot towels" I replied in a low tone.
"I will bring them to you..go to bed"
"But we have to greet the neighbors" I replied pretending I was interested in going there.
"it's fine I will go there alone.. take care of yourself first" she replied. I turned around happily and grinned to myself. How was I this smart . I thought and laid on my bed. Mom brought the towel, hot tea and some of the pies. "Call me if you need anything ..I will be back soon" she said placing a blanket on me.
"Alright I love you " I replied and watched her leave. "Bingo!!" I exclaimed happily and turned on my laptop to watch some movies.
Ivan's POV
I woke up to the sound of the door bell ringing. Yesterday was stressful and I needed my sleep. I kicked Eric's arm off me and threw on a shirt. I kept on thinking who it might be and was confused when I saw the unfamiliar woman at my gate.
"Hello ..did I interrupt your schedule? I'm really sorry if i did ..I'm Cindy just moved into the next house ..are you the only one home?" she said.
"Yes ..my parents are out of town and it's just me" I replied politely.
"I see ..I baked some pies ..it might be a lot for only you but you can save some for later" Cindy replied handing it to me.
"Thanks and I'm Ivan" I replied and took the package.
"If you have no plans for dinner you can join us..I would love for you to meet my daughter..she wasn't well that's why she couldn't make it "
"Alright I'll be there for sure" I replied and walked her to her place.