Chapter 10 Boy Problem

• I was silent for a few seconds, not sure of what to do next. I had blocked his number but he must have gotten a new line to contact me. Why was he so desperate to be back with me when he had acted like he had no more love for me just a few weeks back. I caught him cheating and he didn’t even act fazed, he had no regrets or remorse.
• “Anna… I know you are there, I can recognize even the faintest sound of your breath.” He said and I found myself blushing. Why does he always know what to say?
• I knew that I would be making a terrible mistake if I didn’t end this call right now and block his new number. I would be taking a lot of risk by just talking to him, he was either a very sweet talker or I was easily wooed.
• “What do you want, Jimmy?” I finally spoke. Like I said, I am totally going to regret this.
• “To congratulate you on your new job, I am very happy for you, only if I could be there to show you just how excited for you I am.”
• I furrowed my eyebrows and quickly looked out the window, to make sure that I was alone. “How did you know about my job?” I asked curiously.
• He laughed softly and my heart skipped, everything about this guy had so much effect on me, “Baby girl, you know I have my ways, we may be apart at the moment but I will always look out for you.”
• I scoffed and rolled my eyes like he could see me. I was not comfortable with him knowing about my new job when I haven’t said a word of it to many people. Was he spying on me? What else did he know? Did he perhaps know about my agreement with Mr. Blackwood as well? I didn’t give those details to anyone, not even Jennifer.
• As much as I was eager to know how he found out, I didn’t want to appear desperate. “I hope you are not spying on me? Did you put a camera in my house?” I asked, feigning seriousness.
• He burst into laughter for a few seconds and I must admit, it felt good to hear him laugh, the soothing sound of his voice did things to my heart.
• “Relax, that would be an invasion of privacy and could land me a few jail months. You know too well that I fear jail the most, I wouldn’t do something like that.”
• “Hmm…” I hummed and rolled my eyes dramatically again. I was low-key enjoying this conversation with him and I hated myself for that.
• “You know, it feels good to hear your voice again without you screaming down my face.” He said softly.
• “Uh-huh? And who is the reason why I have to scream at you?” I queried.
• “I know babe, I fucked up and I admit it. I was a big jerk, I just wish you would give me the chance to fix things, allow me to make things right between us.” He spoke in a soft decisive voice.
• “And why should I do that? You betrayed me, Jimmy. You cheated on me with that ugly thing and you were not even remorseful about it.” I blurted out, my emotions slowly taking charge. I could feel the power button on my little Brain, flickering off and on, I was about to get overwhelmed by emotions, in which case I wouldn’t be able to think straight.
• “I know, babe. That is why I said I messed up big time, I don’t know why I acted so foolishly. You were the best thing to happen to me and yet I let you slip out of my palms. I regret every bit of it and wish I could change the past, but I cannot change that past, I can only try to fix the future. I still love you so much, Anna. And I know that deep down, you also love me like you always did. This is not me trying to take advantage of your feelings, I just want to make up for my mistakes. So please give me a chance, Anna. Allow me to prove to you that I am deeply sorry for my actions and I want more than nothing, for us to be back together.” He pleaded.
• I sighed, trying to switch my brain back on but to no avail. I didn’t want to make a decision from my heart or it might just lead me astray once again. What should I say? Everyone deserves another chance, don’t they? I mean… we are all humans and we do make mistakes.
• “What do you say, Anna? Allow me make it up to you, and show you once again why I am the best man for you. just pick a date and a venue, I have missed you so badly Anna, I just want to make things right between us, I will do whatever it takes.”
• I blushed. Jimmy was never going to change with the sweet talk, he always knew my dummy buttons, he just needed to push them and have me play along. This is why I have avoided any sort of communication with him because he has such an influence on me that I am unable to refuse him.
• “Fine, just one chance, and you better make it worth it. You wouldn’t be getting another.” I warned, feigning anger.
• “Wow! Taking my call made my day, but accepting to meet me just made me the happiest man alive. This means the world to me, my pretty Ann. I love you so much, just tell me where and when and I will be there.” He assured me.
• I laughed, feeling over my head. “Come to my place on the weekend, bring me a gift. Okay bye!” I said quickly and ended the call, as I had gotten shy.
• I giggled excitedly to myself as I ended the call, happy to be reuniting with the love of my life. I don’t know if my delusion was worth it but I wanted to believe that this time would be different, he was going to value me this time. I not only now had a job but I didn’t rely on him anymore.
• I was blushing so hard until the scent of my burning dinner hit my nose. “Oh my God!!” I yelled in a loud voice and rushed to the kitchen immediately.
• I quickly brought down the burnt pasta from the fire and groaned. Love is going to put me in trouble, how did I forget I was cooking? Now I have to start afresh!!
• I was still thinking of how to fix my dinner when my phone rang again. I checked the caller ID and it was Jennifer. I forgot about my dinner problems for one minute and quickly took the call.
• “Hey Jenny, you can't believe what just happened!” I said excitedly.
• “Anna, we have a problem.” Her words cut through mine.
• “Huh? What do you mean?” I asked, my voice going down like the sun. What problem was she talking about?
• “Okay… don’t get mad, I got in an accident!” She broke the news.
• I froze, and then I yelled. “WHAAAT??”
• To be continued!!