The Secret Diaries 10

Everyone agreed.

Especially me…

Kendra and I loved watching movies together. We’d joke and tease the different actors that seemed fake.

Yemi’s conversation with his friend broke off immediately. He turned on the D.V.D player and slid in a disc saying, “You guys will love this movie.”

We arranged ourselves on the three huge couches. I don’t know how but I found myself on the couch we’d been sitting on since we got there…and Kendra in between yemi and i…the other girl, gone.

Oh I know…he was the newcomer…he must have actually been looking at her at some point.

One of the guys turned off the lights and I felt Kendra hold my hand. I wondered if it was because she was nervous sitting really close to her crush.

I put my fingers in the spaces between her fingers and hold her hand tight. The movie started off on a funny note and I felt my friend relax beside me. As the movie went on, I remember thinking to myself that it was comedy…comedy they say heals the heart…and just everyone there needed it…

Okay maybe just Yemi, Kendra and i.

   Halfway through the movie, I needed to pee…so I traced my way In the dark to the guest toilet like a blind horse and it was a little difficult, I kicked my foot against something hard. Coming back, I told myself I couldn’t afford to hurt my toes again…(I mean, a dark room when your eyes is not on the TV is really dark) so I turned on the lights.

Everybody in the room groaned.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.” I said. “I just need to find my way back.”

I turned off the light immediately and somehow, my little stunt was forgotten…even to me…but what I didn’t forget was the clasped hands I saw…they didn’t even separate when the lights came on suddenly…

Yemi’s…

And Kendra’s.

I wasn’t even sure whether to be happy for my friend or not.

   When we got home that night, Kendra was all smiles…she kept raving about the movie but I think it really was about the bond with Yemi who even drove us back home. They had talked for a while (while I was inside) before Kendra came in. I think they kissed but I really don’t remember, I was so tired then. She didn’t mention his name at all and I stayed quiet too…especially on the little situation I observed back at Yemi’s.

Then I fell asleep and forgot to tell her about Daniel and the trip.

And so, it was a shock to Kendra when she came home really early the next day to find me packing. I’m very sure I was red all over.

“Are you travelling and didn’t tell me?” was what she blurted out as soon as she barged into my room and found me in that situation.

I looked at her warily. “I wanted to tell you.” I said. “but…”

She cut me off. “How long have you been planning to?” She stared me down…her arms akimbo.

Kendra’s staring me down is a little scary.

“Go on, tell me when you were going to tell me.”

I looked away. “I’m sorry, there just wasn’t time and when there was, the Yemi thing came up.”

She stared at me for a few more seconds then sighed and sat on my bed.

 “Where are you going?” she asked, her voice a little above a whisper.

I looked everywhere else but at her when I replied. “Daniel’s taking me on a trip…tonight.”

I could have sworn she would blow up like a Volcano.

“Where?” she asked instead.

“Las Vegas.”

“United states.”

I nodded.

“Wow…” she said, smiling…and I started smiling too.

She frowned. “I’m still upset with you for just telling me but…wow.” The smiles came back.

“How long have you guys been planning it?”

“Two days.”

“That’s really short.” She said, looking thoughtful for a second. Then,

“Are you sure about this?”

“Yes…I want to go…with him.”

“Normally I’ll try to talk you out of going but I should know better right?”

 “The situation…our situation?” she finished, referring to Yemi.

“I know, it’s pathetic.” I replied And we both laughed. “I’m just glad we’re in it together.”

“How long are you staying?”

“Not really sure…we’re going for business so let’s say, a week or two?”

“Don’t worry, I’ll just prepare my heart for a month or more.”

I laughed. “Why?”

“It’s a business trip but you’re tagging along erm chick, it’s obvious.”

“I’m tagging along as a P.A…he’ll actually be paying for my services.” I said, trying to look innocent.

“Right! your…” she makes a really high pitched moan. “…services.”

“Shut up Kendra.”

   And we both laughed.

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