More than My Friend
By Bethel-Gold
Date: March 28, 2023
Ch. 10Chapter 9


"Look at who I am seeing" I grinned when Becca came out of the car and came to hug me then my twin before going to give Daniel a big hug and a peck on his cheek.

"How are you baby?" I heard Daniel ask her and she grinned then went on her tiptoes to whisper something in his ear which prompted him to chuckle.

She smiled then left his hold to come to us and we engulf her in a big hug, something we have done countless times.

"I missed you, girl, for real," she said and we tighten the hug to show how much we did miss her.

"How's Rachael? Will she be coming back any time soon?" Elle asked when we leaned away from the hug.

"She said she'll text you soon and you should prepare, you have big works coming your way" she whispered the last sentence to her and I could see the twinkle in Elle's eyes as she heard that before a squeal erupted from her lips followed by her jumping in excitement.

"She really enjoys working with your sister" I commented as I watch the display my twin put on due to the happiness she felt.

"Rachael keeps telling me that she couldn't ask for a better teammate than her. She keeps saying that Elle is way more talented than her when it comes to designing of the dresses they make and that she is just an extra to Elle's amazing designs" she told me and I faced her.

"I tell her every time but you know how the kid can be sometimes" I shrugged and she laughed.

"You look as radiant as ever, tell me... what is your skincare routine?" she asked me then pinched my cheeks lightly which prompted me to slap her hand away.

"We both know that I don't do skincare routine or that sort," I told her and she grinned.

"Yes so... I heard lover boy is back to town, to stay?" she asked when we made our way inside the house with Daniel and Elle trailing behind.

"Maybe you didn't hear properly, he has his girl with him," I tell her and she smiles.

"Of course, I did hear of that... how are you coping with that? I heard that she is quite the fierce type, am I correct?" I just shrugged and then entered the kitchen to grab her a glass of water.

I handed her the glass cup and then sat on one of the dining chairs where they all were sitting too.

"And very scary" I whispered which made everyone laugh.

"A competition you got there, friend" she commented and I let out a sigh.

"Yeah, I do"

"You're fine?" she placed her hand on mine and I smiled then nodded.

"I will be, I have to be his friend, respect his choices and be happy for him like he was for me when I was with Chris... only that I don't get to go away so as not to cause some kind of panic," I said and everyone laughed.

"But I'll be fine" I assured and she nod then brought out something that looked like a flier from her purse and passed it over to me.

I took it and looked at the content of the flier then to her back to the flier and to her before I shook my head and pass the flier back to her.

"You're not interested?" she asked and I could see that she didn't really look pleased that I am rejecting it.

"Sorry, I have completely dropped anything modeling-related," I told her and her face seem to relax but it was replaced by what I could read as worry.

Honestly, people should stop looking at me with worry, I have had enough worried looks and I don't appreciate it. I do understand that they are scared for me but I am fine and I will be fine as time goes on... I know that I will be, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and I think I have grown a thicker skin over the years... I guess.

"Okay, I think I totally understand you," she said then put the flyer in her purse.

"Sorry"

"No, there's nothing to be sorry about... I don't want you doing what you don't want to do, you could come with me to shoots if you don't mind" she shrugged and I grinned.

More reason why I am happy she and my brother are still together.

Maybe I could do that," I wriggled my brows then leaned closer to her "It will be so much fun to each behind the set as you watch while trying to focus on your shooting" I told her and her jaw dropped.

"Now I am wondering if I made the right choice in inviting you" she muttered and I burst out laughing.

"I guess you guys have done enough catching up, I need to catch up with my girl. I am taking you out this evening" Daniel said coming to stand beside her and taking her hand in his.

"Are you staying or you're going back?" I asked and she gave me a sorry look.

She wasn't staying then.

"I've already made arrangements to come here for my final year which is next year while I finish in this uni I am in through online coaching," she said and I jumped on my feet then hugged her.

"Omg! Omg! Omg! I am so happy, your look gave away that you weren't staying till after your masters" I said and she chuckled.

"That's still far so don't worry about anything," she told me.

I leaned back from the hug and Daniel brought her up to her feet then did a salute to I and my twin.

"Catch you guys later," he said then they made their way to his room.

"She's an amazing girl" Elle commented and I nod my head in agreement.

"That she is" I said then sat down and faced my twin who was looking at her phone screen.

I think she felt my gaze on her so she dropped her phone on the table and then raised a brow at me.

"What do you want from me and why are you staring at me? It's rude to do that"

"Says the one who knows not the meaning of what she speaketh" I answered and she frowned as if trying to digest what I said before laughing and hitting the table.

"I think you are getting a tad bit funny now" she commented and I rolled my eyes and decided not to reply to her seeing that I am not sure if it's a good thing or not.

"Do you want us to do something? Like go out, pamper ourselves, go to a spa or something" I told her and I noticed how she scrunched her face when I mentioned going to the spa.

"Spa? Do you mean having people touch your body so that you get relaxed kind of spa? I don't want anyone touching me... at all" she said then went back to looking at her phone.

"But I am excluded, I can put my hand on your shoulder"

"And get your fingers broken? Okay" she shrugged and I shook my head and then put my head on the table.

An idea suddenly popped in my head and I stood up in a flash which must have startled her a bit because of how her eyes widened and the way she looked at me like I was crazy or something.

"What in the world girl?" she shook her head and then looked at her phone again.

"There is somewhere I want us to go to," I said and she let out a sigh and then looked up at me.

"If it isn't shopping, spa or anything girly then hit me up" she stood up and stretched.

"I thought you weren't interested in doing anything with me," I said but she just shrugged and we went upstairs to get prepared for what I had in mind.



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