Chapter 9, here we go!
Waking up right beside a beautiful red headed girl was something I really wasn't expecting to happen too soon, that I even forgot how it all began. Honestly, at this very moment I have already tip-toed and made my way out of the house, but then I remember, we are inside my room. This is my flat. But there could still be a possibility for me to run outside. But no, I'm here sat still in my bed, biting my nails and looking down Emily's naked body.
After a few more minutes, Emily stirred and moved closer to me as she opened her eyes and smiled thoughtfully to me, 'So, are you enjoying what you see?'
'Excuse me?'
Emily sat up, getting closer and closer to me. 'I'm teasing you Naoms, I was just asking if you're enjoying the way you perv on me.'
'Cheeky, but I wasn't perving on you.'
'Whatever' Emily rolled her eyes before leaning forward and kissing me. God, seriously who in this crazy world would have their mouth taste so sweet first thing in the morning? I think it's only Emily. I really love her taste.
It was after lunch time when Emily decided to go home and honestly I immediately miss her presence. Her smile, her laughter and bubbly attitude were suddenly missed. I was abruptly taken back to reality when my phone started ringing. I ran towards the coffee table where I left my phone and answered the call from Effy.
God took you ages to answer my call again.
Sorry, I was taking a pee when you called.
Oh alright. Anyways, are you free at the moment or do you have anything plan for the afternoon?
No. Not that I'm aware of. Do you have anything in mind right now Eff?
Not really, but would you like to meet up and have a coffee with your old bestfriend?
Sure. Where do you wanna meet up?
At the usual.
A rush of panic went directly through my veins after Effy have told me she wanted to meet up at the usual coffee shop we go to every time one of us got a big problem to deal with.
Alright, meet you there in an hour.
After we hung up, I quickly took a shower and left my flat and went to the coffee shop to meet Effy. I'm really hoping that there's nothing too serious for us to talk about.
As expected, Effy was once again late. So I went inside and ordered my own coffee while waiting for her. All of a sudden my phone buzzed, retrieving a text coming from Emily.
Hey there sexy girl.—E
Sexy girl eh? – N
Hmm mm. I believe I've sent this message to the right person?—E
If you were trying to send message to Naomi Campbell who isn't a model, then yes you've got the right person.—N
Oh that's great. So how've you been?—E
Well, I'm seating here alone in a coffee shop waiting for Effy who happens to be a natural late, and other than that I'm great. How about you?—N
Aww I wish I was there to make you feel complete and not alone. And I'm fine, just couldn't stop thinking about you. As always. ;)—E
Thanks I supposed. And there we go again with Emily Fitch's famous ";)".—N
Oy! It's not famous. I only used it to you.—E
Alright if you say so.—N
Anyways, do you fancy going out with me? Like a dinner or something?—E
Is Ms. Fitch asking me on a date?—N
Yes Ms. Campbell she is.—E
I was about to fire another reply to Emily when suddenly a hand tapped on my shoulder.
'Emily'
'Jesus Eff! You could have given me a heart attack!'
'It's not my fault when you were miles away and busy nibbling on your phone when I came here.'
'Why do you have to call me Emily?'
'Nope. I wasn't calling you Emily, you stupid. I know your name. I only meant it that Emily was the reason you were smiling from ear to ear. I haven't seen you smile like that before. '
'Oh fuck off Elizabeth!' Came my sulky answer as I typed in my reply to Emily.
Sorry for answering you late, Effy has arrived which means I have to sadly stop our conversation. I'll try to call you up later about the details of our date?—N
Sounds great then. Send my regards to Eff. Bye!—E
'Am I all yours now?'
I rolled my eyes as I answered Effy. 'Yes. What would you like to talk about that we even meet up here?'
'Relax, you looked worried you know.'
'I'm relaxed and I'm not worried. I'm just wondering why we gotta meet here, in the coffee shop where we always talk when one of us is depressed or got some problem.'
'You know me so well Campbell.'
'Well we've known each other since middle school. So is there a problem?'
'Not really a big problem. But I wanted to talk to you about this.' Then Effy took a sip on her coffee.
I shuffled to my seat and asked her, 'then what is this all about? I'm all ears.'
Effy took a deep breath before answering me and I kind of felt a bit nervous to whatever she might be telling me. I don't know I think I'm all paranoid again.
'Well you remember Katie right? Katie Fitch.'
'Yes. That's Emily's twin. What about her?'
'You gotta listen to me carefully yeah?'
'I told you already I'm all ears even though I wanna take a bite from my cake now.'
Effy let out another deep breath before finally answering.
'Well the other day, Thursday to be exact, she went to office to give you some documents Emily asked her to send you since she was feeling a bit sick that day. When she was about to leave, I asked her if she fancies having a coffee with me and she said yes. So we went for a coffee everything was doing great and I really had a great time with her. I even accompanied her to the bus stop and while we there, all of a sudden something happened.'
There was a pause. Effy looked embarrassed or nervous, something I really couldn't read yet.
'Go on Eff.'
'Katie kissed me. She kissed me while we were on a public place.'
I was pretty sure my mouth fell open with her revelation but I never want her to feel unease, so I asked her what happened next and honestly it surprised me.
'What did you do? Did you freak out?'
'No. I didn't.' Effy looked down and continues to answer me. 'I—I kissed her back and I liked the kissed.'
'OMG.'
'What? It's something wrong right? I think I should apologize to her for kissing her back but I don't know. Ugh, why do I feel scared?'
I immediately protested and told her that it's not wrong. Because come on, it was just a girl kiss or maybe it's freaking her out because she kissed a girl. Well I mean I know Effy isn't as gay as I am, she haven't exclusively dated girls even though she shagged a girl twice I think, but it was long long time ago. Way back in our uni days.
'Eff, you don't have to apologize to her. It'll be too awkward now, especially the fact that you liked the kiss.'
'I know. But I don't want to scare her off or something.'
'Babe, I'm sure you didn't scare her off. Calm down, cause if she got scared in the first place she would stop the kiss when you kissed her back.'
'But she's straight, isn't she?'
'I don't know. I think not really straight.'
'You mean bisexual?'
'Probably. I don't wanna jump into conclusion.'
'Okay. So how are things between you and Emily?'
'Define "things between you and Emily".'
'Come on. You know what I meant. You were smiling a lot while you were texting her. And honestly babe, I haven't seen you smile that bright for the longest time.'
I let out a sigh of defeat cause come on knowing an Effy Stonem, it would be very impossible to deny things. It's like a problem with her. You try to deny deny deny and deny things, she'll still end up discovering things to herself so it's best to tell her.
'Well she went to my flat yesterday. She said she hasn't seen me in like ages so she decided to visit me. A surprise visit.'
'And somebody took you by surprise. I need details Campbell.'
'Well she basically seduced me.' I was pretty sure Effy's eyes widened when I told her about this. 'I can't give out the entire details Eff and you know that.'
Effy scoffed. 'Of course I know. So you two did it? You know shagged?'
'Yes we did.' Now I know I was starting to blush.
'So?'
'What do you mean so?'
'How was she in bed?'
Mental images of a naked Emily suddenly flashed on my head before I answered Effy. 'Well she's really great. She's got some erotic imagination or should I say fantasies.'
Effy raised her eyebrow, 'Like what?'
'Seriously Eff?'
Effy nods. 'Fine. She had me blind folded as she tries to discover some things about me.'
'Kinky. Leave it there though I don't want other details now. Don't pollute my innocent mind.'
'Fuck off Effy you don't have an innocent mind.'
'Well right. You want to go to a bar?'
'I would love to Eff, but I'd be going out tonight with Ems.'
'So she's still got time?'
'What do you mean she still got time?'
'Well Katie told me they're going back to Bristol tomorrow lunch time.'
'What she never said anything to me about that?'
'Hey!'
'Hey yourself.'
'What's wrong Naoms? You sound upset. Would you like me to come over instead of having dinner?'
'No. You're not coming anywhere near me!'
'Wh-Why? What have I done?'
'Bullocks! I'm pretty sure you know what I am up to!'
'Naoms I really don't know. Look, I'm gonna hung up now and have a reroute to your flat, we'll talk this over okay?'
Beep. Beep. Beep.
I know it was rude to end the call just like that, but come on I'm really pissed. Do I really have to hear it from someone else? And not from Emily herself? As I was pouring wine on my glass, my door bell suddenly rang. Ugh she really came here.
Another door bell.
'Come on Naoms I know you're there. Talk to me please?'
'No. Leave me alone and forget about the dinner.'
'I'm not going anywhere until you tell me what's going on. We were okay this morning, we were kinda flirting.'
'There's no we. And we weren't flirting.'
'Really? Well I just felt you doing your eight-by-ten-glossy smile.'
'Fuck off.'
'Again. I'm not going anywhere until you tell me what's wrong.'
'Fine. I'm going to tell you but I'm not letting you come in and promise me to leave right after I tell you the reason.'
'If that's want you want. I'll just squat here in front of your door.'
'Like what I told you earlier, I was with Effy and she told me you're going back to Bristol tomorrow at lunchtime. Like come on, why do I have to be the last one to know?'
'I didn't tell Effy about it.'
'Yes I know you didn't cause it was Katie who told her! At least Katie here got the consolation of letting Effy know. But you? We spent the entire Friday here. You could've just squeezed it in to our conversations, but no you don't seem to care of telling me!'
'Naoms, it wasn't like what you see it. I wanted to tell you about it, I just couldn't get the right timing. I'm actually planning to tell you about it tonight. On our date.'
I bitterly scoffed making sure I let Emily feel I'm growing mad now.
'What date? We're not going to have a date! Forget it Fitch, I'm not going out with you. Just go on again with your normal life. Get off of my front door and leave me alone.'
I don't know why but tears started to fell on my cheeks and my hands were shaking and I was sweating a lot.
'Don't do this to me Naoms. Please let me explain. Listen to me please.'
OMG she's crying but no, Naomi don't let her tears wash over your anger.
'No Emily. I'm sorry but you have to go. I don't want to see- rather hear anything else coming from you. Leave me alone.'
'Naomi please.'
'I'm serious Emily please leave.'
'Okay. I'm leaving you alone now if that's what you want me to do. I respect you Naomi and I'm sorry if I let you down and I really didn't mean to let you know last.'
As soon as I heard her made her steps on the elevator my tears freely fell off my eyes. My chest started to hurt. I don't understand how Emily could do this to me; I thought we were doing so well.
