SAVE ME

Morgan Smith

“It was quite simple,” Amelia said to George and he just nods then continues eating his lunch.

“At least it isn’t as before,” I said.

The exam went pretty well and we are presently at ‘Olah’, we had a long week and needed to treat ourselves since it’s been a while since we came here.

Exams did make us do much and we had to make sure to be within or around the school compound to avoid any kind of unnecessary stress but since today is Friday and we are done with our exams for the day we are going to relax. Next week will be the final week of our exam and I am glad. We all are.

Richard and Ricardo are still in school because of their exams. Ricardo came in a bit late but thankfully it was Mr. Seville that was today’s invigilator so he pardons him and let him in without any hassle.

“So, what’s the plan after college?” George asked I and Amelia.

“I want to be an editor, I already applied for a job at Klaus’s publication & Co. I do hope that I get the job after college” Amelia said “It’s something big for me so it will be really cool to get it”

“That’s great girl, I hope you get it as you want,” I said with a smile and she nods “As for me, interior designs are my thing, so I want to build a career on it and probably have a studio for my designs” I shrugged.

“You aren’t going to take a career path with what you studied in school?” Amelia asked and I shook my head.

“I honestly didn’t know why I picked the course I am currently studying so, no and I do have a passion for writing so I might be doing a bit of writing here and there” I answered and she nods.

“Yeah, I can see that, good luck with that,” she said and I grinned before she turned to George “How about you George? What are you doing after graduation?” she asked.

“Well, I would love to start up a car repair workshop. You know how much I love it” he was asking Amelia and she nods then looks away from him.

“That’s awesome,” I said and he smiles.

“Yeah, although I have checked out some really good places to start off from I just need to finalize a few things and things would be running after graduation,” he said

“I am happy for you George, this is amazing” I raised my hand for a ‘high five’ and he claps my palm.

“Thank you,” he said.

“Congratulations George,” Amelia said not looking at him and he just looks at her for a few seconds before nodding and finishing his drink.

We talked for a bit and were about to leave when Ricardo called that he is coming over, I told him we were already leaving for George’s place ad he said he would meet us there. I told them that I needed to use the bathroom so they asked me to meet them where George parked his car.

George stood and helped Amelia up then they turned in the opposite direction while I went to the bathroom. Before I turned, I saw George try to hold Amelia’s hand but she shakes him off before walking really fast ahead of him.

I am still trying to figure out what’s with those two but that can wait, my bladder can’t.

When I was done, I quickly went to the parking lot where George’s car was parked and when I got inside, I could feel the tension around the car so high. George and Amelia’s faces both bared angry looks, his shirt seems a bit rough and her hair also.

I can feel that something went on before I came because it seems so uncomfortable with the whole choking atmosphere.

“Hi,” I said to lessen the tension “Can we move now?” I asked.

No one said anything, George looked at Amelia who was looking out the window before letting out a sigh and starting his car. He drove out of the parking lot and was now heading to his house. I could see him running his fingers through his head constantly then letting out sighs at intervals.

I mean, I do want to know what is going on between them but I really don’t want to be at the receiving end of Amelia’s outburst. She looks so pissed and she might take it out on me which I don’t want to happen.

I took out my phone and texted Ann, she said she was already home and about to retire to bed then she asked where I was I told her that I was spending time with my friends and she was okay with it since she knew who they were. I also told her that I would inform her if I would be spending the night there.

She said she was good and she had a great but tiring day, I told her to take enough rest before she told me that she needed to sleep and we said goodbyes.

I received a text from Ricardo shortly after so I opened it to read his message.

R: Babe are you there already? I just arrived and I am outside.

M: Not yet, we left a minute ago.

R: Okay, will be expecting you guys, I brought takeaways though.

M: That’s great, we have eaten though but thank you.

“Hey George, Ricardo is already at the gate of your house and he brought some takeaways,” I say to George and he nods.

“Did he bring some chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream?” Amelia asked as she turns to look at me.

“Let me ask him”

M: Babe, did you bring the chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream for Amelia? Please tell me that you brought it.

R: Lol, I did bring a bucket, tell her not to fidget 😉 Lol

“He did bring a bucket,” I told her with a smile and she returned it and then went back to looking outside her window.

“Tell him I said thank you,” she said.

M: She says thank you and we will be there soon.

R: Okay, will be expecting you guys 😉

I smiled and put my phone back in my pocket.

George puts on the radio and Whitney Housten’s ‘I will always love you’ came on. Amelia turned to look at George then hissed and changed the channel before folding her arms and looking back at her side of the window.

George glanced at her and sighed.

“You know, it would be okay if you asked everyone if changing the channel was fine,” he said and she scoffed.

“Well, it will also be okay, if you asked everyone if it was okay to put on the radio” she fires back and he just shook his head and stayed quiet.

“Seriously? You really want to start this now?” he asked but she didn’t answer rather she still stare out the window and I can already imagine the frown on her face.

I think I need to say something before they decide to argue… if they ever do.

“Sorry, but what is going on here?” I asked looking in between them.

Amelia just gave me a look and I raised my hand up in surrender.

“It’s nothing Morgan… nothing” he whispered the last part and ran his fingers through his hair again and releasing a puff of air.

I nod and kept quiet till we got to his house. I saw Ricardo’s car parked by the side of his house so he opened the gates with the remote he installed in his car, we got inside and I Ricardo followed behind us and parked beside his car in the garage.

Amelia opened the door and left but she slammed the car door really hard and I heard George hiss as he watches her leave. He looked back at me and we shrugged before getting out of his car and he locked it up.This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

Ricardo was already at the entrance of the house and he smiles when he saw us coming, he and Amelia did a high five and he opened his arms wide for me to get in his embrace.

“How are you doing?” he asked and kissed my hair. I grinned and stepped out of his hold to look at him.

“Fine, how about you? How did your exam go?” I asked.

“It was great and I am doing okay,” he answered and moved away a bit to shake George and give him that man hug they do almost all the time. “Hey, George” he greets.

“Hey man,” George greets back.

We held hands as we waited for George to open his front door.

“Where are the goodies you got us?” Amelia asked and he nods in the direction of his car.

“It’s in my car” he gave her his keys and she went to get them out.

We entered his living room and settled in then some minutes later, Amelia came with the goodies and gave Ricardo back his keys. When we settled properly and were chilling in the living room, George asked Ricardo about his aspiration in life and what he plans on doing after college and he shares it with us.

We all talked about so many things, vacations we would love to go together, places we would like to visit, and some jokes about our experience together as friends. It was already late and I texted Ann that I am staying over but she didn’t reply so I am guessing that she is asleep already.

George provided I and Ricardo a room and Amelia on when we wanted to retire for the day. We promised ourselves an outing the next day.

I pretty much enjoyed today and I am anticipating what tomorrow holds for us all.