With these thoughts going through his mind, he quickly dialed Roman’s number, hoping he would pick up and tell him he isn’t with Tiffany.
After what seems like a long time, of no picking up, Brent was about to curse when the line suddenly went through.
“…”
Roman and Tiffany were so into their discussion, they were having, not until Roman’s ringtone disrupted it.
“It’s your turn, mine was first, before it ran off battery.” Tiffany said laughing, while pointing at Roman’s pant pocket.
Roman sighed, looking pitifully at Tiffany.
“No, it’s fine, you can take it. It’s your call.” She smiled and looked away.
Roman’s hand reached for his phone, inside his pocket. He took it out and glanced at the caller ID.
Brent ??…,
A wicked grin flashed past his face as he waited for some while before taking the call.
“Hey dude, what’s up ?, You finally remembered you have a friend, that’s so thoughtful of you. Hehe.” Roman said, feigning a hurt expression which was also evident in his voice.
“Rome, I’m sorry about that, but this is no time for jokes, cause we’ve got a problem.” Brent’s voice sounded from the phone.
Tiffany couldn’t hear whoever or whatever they were discussing, because Roman took some distance from her.
“We’ve got a problem ?, Last time I checked, I didn’t seem to have a problem or probably got into one. I think you should say, you’ve got a problem. You know.” Roman teased, a smirk creeping into his lips.
“Roman, can you stop this right now ?, I can’t find my cousin in this damn place !!, Did you happen to see her, if not. Help me find her. ” Brent said.
He felt helpless and disheveled, if only he thought with his head, rather than his lower body.
“Hold on…, How could you possibly lose track of your cousin, given how protective you were of her then ?. Or did you…. Oh my God !” Roman asked, arching his brows.
Brent could tell, Roman was teasing him, it electrified his anger, but he resisted the strong urge to curse at him.
“Roman, can you quit joking right now? Where are you ?, ”
“Well, uhhm, I went to have some fun, but since my majesty needs me, I’ll be right there this instant. Let’s meet at Darwin’s park.”
“Okay, I’ll be there.” Brent said, and hung up.
He hurriedly reached for his bike and drove off.
“Sorry about that, I hope you don’t mind ?” Roman said, as he smiled sweetly at Tiffany.
“It’s fine, I understand. Can we go now ?”
“You see…..,” Roman scratched his head, thinking of a better lie to convince Tiffany.
“I think the party has ended, why don’t we got to the park, you can charge your phone and call your friend.” Roman said, staring at Tiffany’s expression, that changed slightly.
“I don’t think so, I mean, I don’t know my way around here. How am I gonna meet my friend.” Tiffany whined, knitting her brows in confusion.
“My friend who just called me, said the party has ended. You ran out of battery right ? You can charge it at the park and call your friend. You might go back to the party venue and still can’t find her.”
Tiffany thought about it for some while, though what he said made sense to her but she was having a double mind.
“I can take you back to the party, if you want, but I just think the park idea would be fine.” Roman said, shrugging his shoulders .
“Okay fine, let’s go to the park.” Tiffany finally agreed.
Roman smirked and nodded.
They continued walking, making their way to the said park.
*******
Brenda could be seen, sitting on her bed, still wearing the dress and make up she wore to the party.
But now her face was ruined with tears and sweat, tears were sliding down her cheeks as she whined incoherently to her friend, Apple, who was seated close to her.
“Brent yelled at you ? How’s that possible ?” Apple said, knitting her brows in confusion.
“He left me with his cousin, to fvck that Ava bitch, and when he was back, his cousin was nowhere to be found .”
“Tell me, how was I supposed to look over a grown up like his cousin, when he was perfectly spending his time with that bitch. I tried explaining it to him, but he didn’t hear it from me.”
“Brent yelled at me, he told me to fvck off. Sobs…., sobs…, sobs….” Brenda sobbed, recalling Brent’s anger when he shouted at her.
“What the fvck ?!” Brent’s actually stupid. Where is he getting the idea of shouting at you for his cousin ?. He’s a scumbag !!, A whole lot of them.” Apple cursed angrily.
She pulled Brenda into her embrace, patting her hair.
“Hush, hush, he doesn’t deserve your tears, okay. I’m sure when he gets back to his senses, he’ll come apologizing to you. ” She said softly, stroking her hair.
Brenda nodded, while sniffling. She knew Brent would never apologize to her, she was always the one who sorts after him.
But this time, Brenda made up her mind to ignore Brent, until he apologizes to her.
“You’re not going to sleep with this on, are you ?. Common, get up, go freshen up. I’ll see what I can prepare.” Apple said, and helped Brenda up from the bed.
“Apple, thank you so much for coming, I really don’t know what to do without you. Thank you.” Brenda muttered as she stared softly at Apple.
“You’re talking too much, go freshen up now, go, go.” Apple said, a blush appearing on her face.
“Tsk, poor Brenda.” She muttered, immediately Brenda left for the washroom.
Brenda and Apple have been friends for a very long time. They grew up in Seattle and went to the same school.
Brenda’s father was among the top richest businessmen in the city. Brenda was beautiful and she had all she wanted, what she didn’t have or get to have was a mother’s love.
She didn’t know her mother nor had she seen her before, she only heard her name from her dad or her nanny, but that was years ago.
Being a rich girl was an advantage for her in school, as she was attracted to many girls and boys, who only needed her for her money.
So far, Apple has only been a friend who cares for her like a friend does, she knew her limits and never exceeded them.
Though her family couldn’t be counted as rich, they were wealthy and happy with what they had.
Apple was preparing for a karaoke night, when she received a call from Brenda, her voice was muffled and low.
She couldn’t help but rush to her apartment, only to find her destroying stuff in her room.
She had to calm her down, and help her prepare something, with that Apple rushed to the kitchen.
********
Brent stared continuously at his watch, it was almost an hour, yet he couldn’t see Roman or his figure.
He was about to ring him, when he noticed two silhouettes.
He squinted his eyes darkly, staring at the other feminine silhouette by Roman’s side.
“Oh Holy Mary, save Roman …..”
When the figures got closer and closer, Brent was finally able to get a clear view of their faces, because the lights in the park were so bright.
Roman ?, Tiffany ?…
“WTF !!!”
He stood sharply and lounged forward towards Roman.
“Asshole !!!”
Bang !!!!
A strong punch landed on Roman’s face, even before he got to smirk.
Tiffany knitted her brows in anger, as she watched Brent punch Roman.
“What the fuck do you think you’re doing ??” She yelled at Brent, and turned to Roman who brought his face up.
His nose was bleeding profusely.
“Oh my God !! Rome, are you okay ?” She said, fear and anger cursing down her spines.
“How dare you hit him ? What do you think you are, huh ?,” She challenged, glaring at Brent, whose eyes were red with anger.
“You shut up, and follow me, let’s go. What were you thinking following any random stranger you see ?” Brent said angrily.
“I guess you started looking for me, when you were done having fun, right ?. And who said, Rome is a random stranger, in fact he was my partner tonight. You know what I meant right ?” She smiled mischievously, holding back the tears that were threatening to fall from her eyes.
“You are kidding right ? You wouldn’t dare to do anything with him, did you ?”
“Isn’t it obvious, huh ?”
Brent widened his eyes in shock as he stared at Tiffany and Roman.
Although Roman’s face was a bleeding mess, he still had a smug smile on his face, staring lazily at Roman.
“Youuu !!” Brent yelled and was about to lounge at him again, when Tiffany yelled.
“Don’t you dare hit him again, Brent. His bleeding already. ”
She didn’t care about screaming Brent’s name, knowing she had an explanation to do to Roman.
It took Brent his whole existence not to push Tiffany away from Roman. He felt anger and bloodlust, building inside of him, thinking about Roman touching Tiffany.
And now she was protecting him.
“Well played, well played Roman. You act as the victim, when I’m the villain, well played Rome. It’s a shameful thing, you didn’t get to become an actor.” Brent taunted, glaring dangerously at Roman.
“It’s shameful though, but I’m also disappointed in you Brent. Why don’t you punch me, till your anger subsided, common.” Roman finally said, his lazy eyes, suddenly becoming dark and ominous.
Brent ? Roman ? What ?!!!
Tiffany narrowed her eyes at Roman, confusion evident on her face.
“Do you know each other ???”