CONCEALED - Episode 1

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I nibbled on the dry toast, allowing the silent discussion around me soothe me to an extent. Picking up my juice I sipped carefully enjoying the burst of juicy nectar.

"So where do you want to serve Ven?" Ashley asked me, the conversation dropped and the table quietened. everyone but one seemed interested in what my reply would be.

"Uh.. I don't know yet." I muttered hating Ashely for putting me on the spot, I already knew where I planned to serve, it was just that I needed it to be last minute before I let them know, because I knew saying anything now might not boil down well with my benefactors.

"Stupid." Ashley muttered clicking her tongue.

Aunt Martha glared at her, " You can take as much time as you want sweetie you still got some months to go." She told me.

I smiled, picking up my juice and giving Ashley a tongue out, two could play that game, I knew what she was trying to do but I wasn't falling for it this time.

The table quietened once again, and I sneaked a peek under my lashes to look at the fourth occupant of the table, our eyes clashed and I choked on my juice beating on my chest as Aunt Martha tapped on my back . I was sick of his 'Holier than thou' attitude

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. I slowly rubbed on my chest, glaring back at him and refusing to back down this time. He cleared his throat and shifted his gaze away from me tapping on his I-pad, oh well that was a first.

"Dad called me earlier this morning, he sent me some money for your upkeep and school clearance. The both of you are to send me a list of what the money would be used for, I shall not tolerate any excesses, your list should be moderate and reasonable." He concluded his gaze resting on Ashley

"That's not fair Zion, Dad would never ask us to write down a list, I hate you." Ashley protested

"I love you too dear sister of mine," he smiled wickedly, standing up and carrying his briefcase with him, he gave Aunt Martha a peck and headed for the door "Thanks for beakfast Mom, I've got a 10'o'clock this morning ."

"Alright baby take care of yourself." Aunt Martha said  "I shall have Ashley drop off your lunch." She added.

"Mom! I shall do no such thing!!!" Ashley yelled

"Watch your tone young lady, clear off this table once you're done eating." She commanded with a stern voice

"Alright ma" I said.

"Oh not you darling. Surely Ashley is able to do that and of course wash the dishes." Aunt Martha said smiling sweetly  and exiting the dinning area.

Ashley grumbled sending me a glare, I shrugged trying to hide my smile.

"Not funny.

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. Sometimes I find it hard to believe I am a daughter in this house." She said  "Not that I am complaining" she added when she saw my expression, she knew how much I missed my parents and how affected I was when she acted nonchalant about hers.

I smiled sadly, " Let's go wash the dishes. I promise not to tell." I prompted,

"Yeah, let's." She replied gathering the dishes and heading to the kitchen. We loaded the dish washer and quietly listened to the humming sound it made,

"Ahem, so what's with Zion and you these days?" Ashley asked peering at me under her fringed hair,

I groaned nothing got past Ashley, apart from the fact that she was my best friend, she was able to read me like a book " I do not know what you're talking about." I replied bringing out the dishes and drying them with a napkin

" You do realize we have a dryer for the dishes right? Stop acting up. I saw the gaze you guys shared at breakfast, it was quite heated I must add." She stood before me, smirking wickedly "Is there something you need to tell me Bestie? "

"Stop it Ash, it was nothing. You brother hates me remember?"

"Nah, my brother hates everyone that's not him, we all know that, and I know you had a thing for him since kindergarten. But believe me, my brother is not IT for you. He is a jerk and you deserve better." Ashley concluded

"Like I said it was nothing, you saw nothing." I argued turning away and hurrying to my room, it was funny how the truth still managed to hurt me. I entered my room slamming the door and wiping away furious tears. Ashley was right I always had a thing for Zion and still did. Unfortunately I didn't need this baggage right now. I really needed to move on, I concluded, biting on my lips.

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    Quadri Babatunde
    Fantastic, let’s see how this goes. Uncle Zion and Ven!!!! What a combination
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