Episode 20
SAMANTHA'S POV
Walking down the same streets , I felt my mind getting refreshed. The cold air blew through me , but I didn't care how less clothes I had worn right now. It gets colder at night here. My feel stop when I see the nearby cafe. It said "Dickens Donuts". A flash of memory came in my mind as I saw the board.
___(FLASHBACK)___
I used to love it when mom took me and Leo to Dickens Donuts . It was like the best of ever.
"I want the sparking chocolate one", five year old me said on the counter. The beautiful lady on the counter smiled at me as if liking my choice.
"And for you my dear?", She asked Leo who was right next to me.
"huh?", a blush ran through his face and I noticed it.
Even though he was seven years old.He looked much older. Looking at him staring at the beautiful girl made me feel wierd. I saw him blush .
'Was it because he had a liking for her?'
I thought to myself as I sat at the nearby seat munching my donut. Leo sat right next to me munching his. I looked at him and he says.
"Don't think about getting mine."
"Hah! like I really want it."
"Oh you do want it. But I'll not give you"
"Just watch. When I grow up I'll just never come to you and I'll have my donuts alone. I'll also not share anything mom made. No wait I'll never come meet you too"
I said in anger and looked away from him. But suddenly I felt his arms coming around me. He hugged me from behind and his much larger hands overlapped my small ones as he said.
"Silly girl how can you say that. We're for always and forever."
"Lier. You'll leave me when you meet someone else."
"Who says that--"
"I just...I just know", I siad trying to push my brother away but he gripped me harder and this time his soft lips met my forehead. Kissing me several times on the head and cheeks he finally said.
"Ofcourse not. You will always stay with me . No matter what happens."
"o..ohk..but..eww move away. You wet my face with your kisses. ", I nagged as he laughed along with mom.
___(FLASHBACK ENDS)___
That same guy from 13 years ago. Who had me sitting on his lap eating donuts was now the one who took my virginity. Was this what you meant when you said that I'll stay with you no matter what? Did you always have a hidden meaning behind those silly kisses? It makes me feel gross. Not because you're my brother. But because I never saw you as a man I would be interested in physically.
I made my way past the shop only to stop at a familiar stop.
"Ah..this shop was earlier a convenient store. Now it looks like it's changed into a bar."
I looked at the name -'Bros and Hoes'. Hah what a funny name. I need a drink anyways.
My feet automatically move towards the bar. I won't drink much.
'Just enough not to get drunk.'
"Can I get some Purple Gin please"
I said sitting at the counter. There were not many people there.
"So is this bar new?"
"No it's been here for some time. You came the wrong day. This place is packed with youngsters like you on the weekends.", said the bartender.
"I see...", I said and gave a girlie smile.
The bartender was about to pass me my drink , when a familiar voice comes.
"Make that two please."
He said and I turned to look at him.
Black leather Jacket, messy brown hair, green emerald eyes, suprisingly taller than me now. That face which had never changed. I smiled unknowingly because to my disbelief the boy standing in front of me was my childhood sweetheart.
"um...", still cautious enough I stared at him.
"Hi sweety", he winked at me and I smiled wider.
It's him. There is no way in the world I won't recognise him.
"hahah ", I laughed how he couldn't get who I was.
"Do I look amusing?", he asked.
"No.. it's just .. What's your name?"
"Rian"
I chuckled how this slow head still could not get me.
"Have I changed that much?", I muttered to myself.
" Are you already drunk or what? You've just taken a sip", He inquired.
"So Mr Short Legs. Do you not even recognise old friends when you come back to your hometown?"
His eyes widened in realisation.
"fu*k. No way.", He said and looked away for a second.
"There was only one person who used to call me this. I must say I'm suprised Miss Nugget", He says and I burst out laughing. He still remembers the name we gave each other.
"But seriously. Are you Miss Lockwood? Like Samantha Grace Lockwood? That fat kid?"
That's rude. He still hasn't changed. He's as crude and honest as ever.
"Well I'm not that fat anymore. That was all baby fat earlier. Moreover how can you say that to a lady?"
"Holy Fu*k! Come here", he says and pulls me closer to hug me.
I hug back and say.
"Fancy meeting you here Short Boy."
"I'm not Short anymore. But look at you, you have changed drastically. Like got your hair highlighted and all the makeup and powder."
You son of a bi*ch you realise that we're in middle of a bar, and you're opening that big a** mouth of yours. Hiding my irritation from him, I proceeded to humiliate him too.
"You too. You've grown much taller than earlier. I mean, you know last time you were made fun of for being too short to climb up the toilet seat. You remember how we used to help you climb up to sit on that pot?", I smiled ear to ear.
At this point all the people in the bar, had their attention towards us.
'You get it now? Bi*ch we go down together.'
"How can I? I even remember bringing you itch removal powder in middle school, when you told me that your tits itched coz you hadn't bathed for a week straight"
This guy, he was so good at making up lies.
"Hahah yes and then we proceed to put that powered on your small ****, because you said you had shitted your pants", I looked at him irritated.
"Yes those were the days when you used to climb on top of me and---"
"E...excuse me."
"Yes?", I said as we both looked at the bartender.
"Would you like to take your recovering memories and talk about it somewhere else? There are other people here so--"
"We're leaving anyways.", Said Rian and he passed the bartender some few bucks.
"Thanks for your hospitality", I said and rushed out along with Rian.
Coming out of the bar. I stopped to look at him. He did the same. And after a moment of silence we bity burst out laughing.
"Hahaha Itch removal powder? That was the best you could get?", I laughed
"What do you mean. You also said that I shitted my pants."
"Oh come on! It is true. You did that once."
"Then you also once told me in classroom that you felt itchy."
"Yea but I did not twisted the facts like you", I said and started walking.
"So ..how has life been?", he asked.
It's been years, since I saw Rian. His family moved to Valencia.
"My life has been as it was. I moved out of this town. I'm doing my High school ,final year. You?"
"Dropped out"
"What? How did uncle and aunty let you--"
"Mom dad died three years ago, car accident"
".....", I look at him speechless.
"You don't have to give me that look"
"What look?"
"The look where you're about to say sorry to me. It's not even a big deal. I'm over their deaths."
"Rian, you've not changed. You're as hard hearted as you were. It took me two whole fucking years to make you admit that you were now my friend."
"haha. Yes I guess so. So you wanna come with me.? I'm going to take a stroll down the old streets."
"Sure. But it's gonna take time."
"Not when I have my baby", he said.
Passing me a helmet he showed me his bike.
"Wait. So this is where all the money uncle and aunty left for you going?"
"Well kinda yea. We were rich enough you know. And now that they're not there anymore, I am the sole inherit."
"You say that as a matter of fact"
"Because it is."
I sighed. There is nothing I could do about him. He's been like this all along. I can just tag along now. I have a feeling it's gonna be a memorable night.
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ℕ𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕚𝕖𝕝
is this the rian ex of lilian ?
2023-09-01
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amy
isn't he the same rian who was with Ali's ex???!?!?!?!?!!?? is he or is he not ????!!?!?!
2022-09-23
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Sadia Silsila 🇧🇩🌸😉
liliana's bf! 🙃 every male character connected to Samantha!
2022-02-14
1