Chapter 08 - Going Out

I fully regretted prying on their conversation after finding out who Ava really was to Anzania.. But then another part of me had so many questions. I wanted to know what happened between them? Why did they break up .... Was it because Alex slept with her? Did he even sleep with her during or after the break up..?

My mind was honestly full of questions I had no answers to. Questions about someone I didn't even know. I felt so stupid for letting her occupy my mind like this. Already feeling jealous yet there was nothing happening between us.

A cup of hot chocolate was placed in front of me, "girl... You owe me some explanation..."

I looked at Sophie puzzled and she laughed before looking at the group of cops over there, "her... And yet you say you don't have friends.."

I shrugged, "yeah I don't.."

"but you hugged her and she literally yelled at me to take care of whatever you wanted... Oh and she told me tell you she paid in case you left your wallet at home."

I rolled my eyes, "she's still not my friend.."

"you and I are not friends... Yet.. We don't hug and didn't touch.. She and you on the other hand... Wait.. If she's not your friend does it mean she's your lover??"

Oh my God I wished my face wasn't turning all red since she asked that. I felt so flashed. And the anger or jealousy I had was slowly subsiding for the little cute things that Anzania was doing.

I laughed this off a little too loud for my liking," Sophie get off my fucking face..

" oh you really owe me an explanation... I can't believe she moved on and didn't really consider me.. Not that I blame her. You're pretty hot..." Sophie said with the biggest smile on her face then left me there with my mouth hanging open.

What the fuck?

I watched Sophie as she went to serve them as they kept ordering non alcoholic drinks. I guess I could say I was happy that they at least seemed like pretty decent cops.

I kept on drinking my chocolate and wondered if I should leave now or not. I had things that were bothering me even though they were not supposed to bother me... I just wanted to be away from them... From her.

I lifted my hand up after a few minutes and Sophie told me she was coming.

She arrived and I smiled at her, "when do you get off? I wanna leave.."

She looked at her wrist watch, "in 15... Can you wait a bit. We can go out in the afternoon.. If that's okay with you?"

I shrugged, "why not.. I'm free anyway. So do your think I'll eat this cake as slow as I can.."

She laughed before leaving me. My phone vibtarted and I looked at it.

Anz🌈 : I'm glad Sophie is taking good care of you.

I smiled after reading that and typed back, asking if she was stalking me. She told me to screw myself and then I lifted my head up to see her.

She was smiling my way, which also made me smile. God I hated the effect she had on me. It was bigger than I thought.

"okay... We can go.." I was shocked when Sophie said that standing next to me. I furrowed my brows at her, "what? But I still haven't had my cake."

"how will you have your cake when you are eye fucking the sexiest cop in here."

I looked at the group and examined them a bit, "Alex...? Coz Alex is pretty hot looking. So..."

Sophie snatched my hand, "we are out of here... And I don't do idiots. Alex is an idiot."

"a hot one at that.." I said finally letting her pull me away when I had everything with me.

At the corner of my eye I saw Anzania looking at us. She was giving me this look I normally don't get, so I didn't understand what she was saying. I waved and she just nodded her head.

"can we start at my apartment please... because I need to change and be good comfortable like you." the girl who was holding my arm said as we walked towards my building. I literally almost told her to go past my place since we were here already.

To my surprise she pulled me in and let got of my hand before pressing the lift button. We got in and she pressed on the 8th floor.

I was so shocked. Not talking to people wasn't really good, I had no idea that Sophie and I stayed in the same building.

We got out and she took her key from her purse and looked at me, "are you okay?"

"umh. Yeah.. It's just.. You stay here.."

"yeah.. For three years." she said opening the door in front of her as we walked in.

"and I stay here... For two months."

She laughed, "shut up... Really? Then we can dress up a little bit. I wanna go to a gay bar. I feel like getting laid coz it's been a while.. And I won't even make a move on you because your eyes are on someone I had eyes on but didn't succeed.... Ohh and I probably don't stand a chance with you too."

I laughed at her and watched as she took off her shoes and threw her bag to the couch before disappearing to what I assumed was her bedroom.

It was funny how we converted for the first time about more than hot chocolate and she was already this comfortable around me. I didn't mind though because I thought she and I were going to make good friends.

I took in her place and found that the planning was pretty much the same with my apartment.

"want something to drink before?" she asked coming back in. She was wearing some jeans, a crop top and a beautiful long winter jacket.

"what did you mean my eyes are on someone you had eyes on...?" I asked ignoring her question.

She went to the kitchen and took out two cups for shots and put them on the island then took out a bottle of alcohol and poured us.

"Anzania... You are into Anzania right?" she said handing me the shot and I took it and decided to be honest, "yeah.." then I looked at her before we made the little glasses hit and we gulped whatever was in there.

"oh this is good.." I said and she smiled before taking back the things, "I know.. So yeah a little advice would be for you to tread very carefully there with Anzania.. Protect you."

"is she a heart breaker?" I asked.

She took another bag and lead me to the door, "umh.. Not internationally. She's just.. Wait, before I say all these are you like head over heels or are just having a crush?"

I pulled the door behind me and she locked it.

"why? Does that matter?"

"she and her ex are just there you know. She is like a magnet when it comes to Anzania. Whenever she says jumps Anzania leaves everything for her. So just check how they are before you go all in with full speed.. Or just go in slow."

I swallowed and decided to talk about something different," can we go to my apartment. I want to look cute like you too.."

She nodded her head and this time I lead her to the 3rd floor and my room. Thank God I cleaned it up a little bit before leaving during the day.

"oh my God your place is so beautiful and cute.. I love these paintings on the wall. Where did you get them?" she asked looking at them and I quickly disappeared to my bedr to change. But I called out, "traveled a lot.. So I got those in some parts of Africa where I stayed. The people made them for me."

"you're a traveler huh... Your place says it all.." she said and my mind was occupied with what she said.

Was I ready or that? To be second best to an ex I haven't even met? And what the hell was I doing making this get to me while Anzania and I weren't even anything.

My phone vibrated taking me away from my thoughts.

It was her..

"Where are you guys guys?" I read the question before replying, "to some club or Café. Sophie said she will show me around since I have nothing and no one to do."

"alright. Be safe and call me anytime. I can even take you home from the club even."

I smiled after reading that text. She was so cute I was so conflicted with my feelings. I mean I knew I wasn't okay about what I heard about this Ava woman, and I was a bit envious of their relationship, but then again I wasn't sure if she would open up to me the way I want her to... But her texts and actions were saying otherwise. She seemed interested... Right?

"smiling on your phone I see.. What is she saying?" Sophie asked standing at my bedroom door. I furrowed my brows at her a bit shocked that she was in here... In my bedroom.

She looked on the ground a bit nervous, "sorry.. I kept calling for you and you didn't respond so I got worried."

Fuck Anzania and taking all my attention. I quickly put my phone on silent.

"shit yeah I'm sorry.. Anzania just distracted me.. I... What did you want to say?"

"I was saying I have work tomorrow so could we go and have fun..."

I took my small bag, "of course. Yeah.. Let's go have fun."

We left my apartment and headed to the bar or whatever it was. At the back of my head I was thankful that I have Sophie. She was going to let me in on what I didn't know about Anzania and also let me in about the town here. She seemed like she knew a lot and was very much talkertive.

Maybe there was truly friendship that could build from this.