Babel Novel
EPISODE TWELVE
EPISODE TWELVE
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MAYNARD POV
Immediately I dropped her at her mansion, I turned around to go but a guy flagged down my car, I scoffed and whined down the glass.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!
” Gael? “I called in surprise and he nodded.
” I’m Gael, Magnolia’s friend, And I want to talk to you, Can you hear me out? “He said pleading and I sighed.
” You should know you deserve no audience, You rui*ned Mag’s birthday for her “I snapped and he nodded.
” I know, But I can explain ” He rushed quickly and I took another deep breath.
I opened the car door for him and ushered him in.
He entered the car and I stared at him keenly, He look so troubled and depressed.
” Guess you precious Fiancee, Alena isn’t treating you well? “I asked with a hint of mockery and he chcukeled.
” I deserve every treatment you might want to give to me, She’s your secretary ”
” She’s not only my secretary, She’s someone important “I replied him quickly in form of correction and he chuckled sadly.
” When I and Magnolia was in school, She was the first person to make a move, I was a new student, Being an introvert, I don’t talk and everywhere seems boring to me, She came to my desk that particular day and stretched her hand out for a shake, I collected it warmly and…..”
” These aren’t necessary, Gael, Go straight to the point, I have lots of things to do “I cut him off calmly and he shook his head.
” You’re a human, And I don’t know maybe you’ve ever be in love but I feel like ranting on someone, I don’t know what to do anymore, Maynard ”
” Go on with your explanation ”
” Then, After the handshake, She said she wanted to be my friend which I agreed immediately, Her pretty face was irresistible, I couldn’t turn her down, And she look so innocent, She doesn’t have any impure feelings for me, Or maybe incest, I felt that she only want to be my friend, We started going to school, Eating lunch, Going on a few dates and everything, She made my family more richer, She made my Dad what he is today, Because of a simple suggestion she gave me then, I fell in love with her, But I don’t know how to confess it, I do make men run away from her because I’m so jealous, I don’t want anyone to be around her, Just me and her ”
” Is that not little bit toxic? “I asked throwing a gum in my mouth and chew it softly.
” No, I did it for a reason, Then, few months to our graduation, My Dad forced me to go on a date with Alena then, It was meant to be a business date but I ended up being a night stand, I don’t know how it happened, I found myself beside her, That particular day, I was planning to propose to Magnolia but Alena visited and broke the news to my family that she’s pregnant, That’s when my plan was ru*ined ”
” Oh, I get you now, So you invited her for dinner just to disgrace her?, Or your fiancee did it deliberately? ”
” No, It’s not like that, No one did it deliberately, Alena was just too rude then, I don’t know what to say concerning this but I’m sorry ”
” And why are you apologizing to me? ” I asked immediately and he gulped down nothing.
” I don’t know how you’re going to do this but can you help me talk to Magnolia?, I love her, And I’m planning to marry her, I told my dad already and how she has helped us, He agreed immediately, Can you help? “He begged and I felt like punching him in the face.
” I don’t think I have any say in this, According to what you said, You guys were best of friend before your sweetheart Alena came ”
” She’s not my sweetheart “He corrected immediately and I nodded.
” You should talk things out with her, Maybe she will accept, And if she doesn’t, I don’t know what to do then “I said with a shrug and he nodded.
” Thanks a lot, I know what to do “He mumbled and opened the car door.
He stepped down the car and whine up, I zoomed away immediately.
What’s he saying?
He’s trying to marry Magnolia?
I hope he’s joking.
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” This is the most ridiculous company I’ve ever seen, Why can’t they inform you earlier that the conference is tomorrow “Mom protests and I sighed.
” You know I don’t have a say in this?, My boss is the one they informed, I don’t know what to say ”
” Korea?, I heard their food is delicious and they are fun to be with “She said with a giggle and I shook my head.
” I’m not there for fun, It’s just two days programme, We will be done in the twinkle of an eye ”
” Alright then ” She mumbled and my phone rang.
Since it was beside her, She passed it over to me after checking the ID and I shook my head.
She’s so fond of doing that.
I look at the screen and it was Gael calling, I rolled my eyes before dropping the phone.
” What happened?, Gael is the one calling “She said in surprise and I rolled my eyes.
” I don’t feel like picking the call ”
” Why? ”
” Because he ru….. “I shut my mouth immediately and stared at her.
Wait.., I almost leaked what happened to her.
I pressed my lips together and shook my head.
” Never mind ”
” Then pick the call “She repeated and I grab the phone..
I place it on my ear and he took a deep breath before talking.
” Magnolia, We need to talk, Can we meet this evening ” He said softly and I roll my eyes.
” I know, Send the address to me on WhatsApp, Including the time, I will be there “I rushed my words before dropping the call.
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8PM
I got to the restaurant he sent to me and as expected, I met him beside his red car, Looking handsome and gloomy as well.
I let out a soft breath before walking up to him.
” And I hope your darling wife isn’t here?.” I asked spreading my arms and he shook his head.
” No, I hope I didn’t stress you ? ”
” Of course you did, My mom was there then, I don’t know how to tell her that my so called best male friend rubbed his wedding on my face, and that’s the reasons why I came, I should be sleeping by now “I snapped rolling my eyes and he nodded.
” Alright, Can we go the restaurant? ”
” After you ”
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” What will you like to eat? “He asked immediately I took my seat and I took a deep breath trying to control my anger.
” I’m not here for food, Young Man ”
” Oh ”
Minutes of silence passed, No one talked, And I understood it.
He’s a man of few words.
” I’m here to apologize, for the pains and disappointment I caused you, I had my reasons, I linked with Alena for a business meeting and we ended up having a night stand, Then, she insisted we get married that’s why I was in this deep mess, I broke up with her yesterday, And I’m ready to make amends ”
” For what? “I asked raising my hand up in the hair and he pulled them down.
He interwined them together, Staring keenly at me, A tear slipped down his eyes.
” I wish I still have a place in your heart Magnolia, I want you to be mine ”
” Lame choice of words and lines, I have a man already ”
” Who’s that? ”
” You don’t want to know “I said immediately and stand up to my feet.
” I wish you the best in life, Things can’t be the way they are before, I’m sorry “I mumbled and tried leaving but he pulled me back and hugged me tightly.
I wriggled myself away from him but he held me again.
” I said I’m not interested “I yelled.
” You should be interested, Because you’re mine “He yelled back at me and I struggle to let him release my hand but he held it tightly.
Oh God!, I’m in a deep mess.
” Trying to molest her? “A deep cool voice stopped us immediately and we turned to the direction of where the voice came from.
Maynard.
” Maynard “I stuttered and he let go of my hand immediately, I move away from him and stay in between them.
” You said I should go on with whatever I have to say, Then, why are you here disrupting me? “Gael yelled at Maynard and he seems unmoved.
” What is he saying?, Maynard? “I asked in surprise and arranged my dress.
” We talked this afternoon, And he told me to confess my feelings for you, Saying he has no say in your relationship, I don’t know why he’s always everywhere around you! “He roared and the bag slipped down from my hand.
Maynard said he has no say in my relationship?
So, I’ve been played all along.
” Hey, It’s not like that, I was….. ”
” I don’t need your explanation, Maynard, I’m sorry I have to go now “I mumbled and bent down to pick my bag before running out of the restaurant.
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