Hate Is A Strong Word - Episode 18

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TONIA:

I took in everyone’s shocked faces as I managed to smile and say ‘hi everyone’, as if kelvin noticed my nervousness, he reduced the tension by cracking a few jokes which worked like magic.

Thomas led us inside, even though he couldn’t hide his shock as he kept looking at me as if I was the least person he expected to see.

I looked at Xavier for the 100th time, He had the kind of face that stopped you in your tracks. I guess he must get used to that, the sudden pause in my natural expression when i looked his way made an involuntary blush crept onto my cheeks, and that made him smirk . Move on tonia, he’s the devil.

I managed to drag my feet, as kelvin placed his hand on the small of my back while leading me inside.

We got inside and settled down…the butler and few maids took my luggages and kelvin’s to our different rooms, which we don’t know yet. We took our seats at the dining room, kelvin was sitting beside me, Xavier opposite me, Wilson and Michael beside him, laura was sitting by my left side squeezing my hand reassuringly and Thomas was sitting beside her.

The tension in the dining room was so thick that a sword would have to try really hard to cut it.

Laura stood up, causing everyone to look in her direction.

You are all welcome, everyone is here except for my cousin triplets; cara, Tanya and venita….which I believe should be here by tomorrow.

We have two masters bedroom in this building, Thomas and I will occupy one while the triplets will occupy the other. Then there are seven rooms upstairs, so Wilson, Michael, Xavier, Kelvin and Tonia will take each one of it, your room code is the first letter of your names, you would have seen it at the door, so you’d know which room you belong to

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. The other two rooms might be used as dressing rooms for the grooms men and the bridesmaids on Saturday.

I know there are lots of questions and explanations you want from Tonia, but the poor girl just came back….and I am sure she’ll tell you guys everything when she’s ready.

I am so sorry for not telling you I have been in touch with her for the past eight years, she made me promise not to tell anyone, it will crush her if I told anyone….she’s the only female friend I have and I cannot betray her trust. I am sorry guys, especially Xavier….i am so sorry.

 

When she finished her short speech, she sat down and I hugged her, then I mustered up courage to say hi to everyone else individually…..including the handsome jerk himself…..i hugged Michael and wilson and I swear, I almost saw tears coming out of their eyes….this would have been a great reunion if things weren’t different. I got xavier’s side and shook his hands instead of giving him a hug…..if he was hurt by my action, he was doing a great job at hiding it as his face remained expressionless.

Hey Thomas; I called as he was leaving the dining hall with laura.

Can u please give us a second; I asked laura, then she smiled and nodded.

Thomas, I am so sorry for letting laura keep something this huge from you guys….but it was for the best, I really needed to find myself and I wanted none of the drama I left here to follow me everywhere I go….i knew if none of you guys know…then Xavier wouldn’t, which is better that way….coz I had had enough of that drama. So please let us just keep all these behind us and move on.

His reaction shocked me…..no he didn’t walk away….he hugged me and said you’re welcome Tony…its really nice to have you back.

I blocked my shock with a forced smile and nodded…..

Then he looked at me and said; I know its too early Tonia, but he’s hurting as much as you…and I hope you guys will sort things out before its too late.

He didn’t wait for my sarcastic reply coz he had already gone to catch up with laura.

I shook my head and sighed; that’s not gonna happen, he cant be hurting like me…he was the one that used me and not the other way round….he almost ruined my life…my academic carrer….thank God for dad. I didn’t even know tears were coming outta my eyes until Kelvin started cleaning my tears with his handkerchief.

This is the second time you’ve cried in my presence Tony….if I didn’t meet you today, I’d have thought I was your long time crush that you’re too happy to see….well, it isn’t too late to be your crush, I am too goodlooking and I know it; Kelvin said with a smirk and winked..

I smiled and said a little thank you to him for cheering me up…even if he had to do it in an arrogant way ….reminds me of som-..dont even go there; my subconscious yelled at me.

Well; its only for seven days, I’d survive.

 

A/N

 Hello again guys;

Wondering why I uploaded on a Thursday….

Well, I just got my release letter today

Yaay! Done with NYSC

I wont be chanced tomorrow and I know you guys will be disappointed if I don’t upload this week.

I love you guys

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