Casey didn't read meaning to Cal and Melissa's new found relationship. He just brushed the idea away. He had lots of things to do than to ponder about them.
It was a Saturday and he wasn't studying with Cody. Their plans had changed because Cody will be going for a football match. It was the first round in the All School Football Tournament and they had to win so he was preparing all week long.
The All School Football Tournament was a big deal. It was the biggest competition in the city and it was an elimination match. Besides, the school hadn't won a trophy since their existence in the league. He would have gone to cheer him up but it was an away match and it was two cities away. He took his phone and just as he was about to step into the living room, he saw Clara was dressed. He checked his phone and saw it was some minutes after eight o'clock.
He walked up to her.
"Hey brother" She said, placing her handbag on his chair.
"Clara, you look stressed out." He said, touching her forehead and examining her eyes.
"Calm down, I'm going to be fine." She said, waving his point off.
"You came in late yester night and I didn't even know why you are up so early." He said with worry written all over his face.
"Mom" She said with a shrug.
"You have to rest." He persuaded her further.
"I'm having a meeting with a movie director feel dizzy and fall down". She said giving an indifferent look. So I have to go."
"Okay. Take care of yourself."
"Duh! Casey, it's not as if I'm going to
She walked on but he called her back.
"Clara, you forgot your bag. You are stressed. I think you should spend the rest of the day resting ". He said, handing her bag to her.
"Okay, I will not take much time there. Be cool for me". He said and kissed her forehead.
"Bye".
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Clara parked her car at the parking lot of the restaurant. She walked inside and sat at a seat at the end of the restaurant. The movie director wasn't there yet. She picked up her phone to check the time.
"When is he going to turn up?" She said to herself in frustration.
She realized that her bracelet had fallen off. She bent down to pick it but she bumped into someone. She felt embarrassed.
"Why is this happening to me?" She said to herself.
She tried to pick the bracelet but the person had taken it.
"Sorry. The person said.
She looked up only to see that it was the guy from the other day.
"Why does it always have to be you? Now my head hurts". She said, giving him a disdainful look.
"I'm so sorry. I wanted to pick the bracelet up for you ". Josiah said, handling other bracelet over to her.
"Well, thanks".
"Let me help you up". He said and gave her a helping hand.
Just then, he phone beeped. It was a text from the movie director. She read it instantly. He apologized for the inconveniences and told her he would not be able to make the meeting. He also rescheduled the meeting.
"Sorry. I've got to go." She said and walked on.
She felt dizzy and weak but she kept rushing off. Her eyeballs rolled involuntarily and she almost fell down but Josiah's timely intervention prevented her from falling down.
She turned back only to discover it was him again for what she could call the umpteenth time if she were to exaggerate. To her, the whole situation was becoming incessant.
'You look stressed and it's telling in you. Maybe you should take a lot of rest. Sit here". He said, offering her the closest seat he could see at the moment.
"Thanks".
She was weak at the moment and sat down because she was left with no other choice.