Listen before I go

Chapter 4; Cole Returns

I  woke up the next morning to the sound of silverware falling to the ground. I assumed the wind must have made the kitchen utensils fall so I got up,out on my morning suit and went to the kitchen to fix things.

As I drew closer to the kitchen,I realized that the was a figure in the kitchen. Was it a burglar? I didn't know but to be safe,I grabbed a wine glass and I drew closer. As I got into the kitchen,I saw that it was a man,he had his back facing me as he washed the dirty dishes. But before I could attack him with my glass,he turned around and what I saw shocked me!.

"Oh hello Billie,good morning,hope you slept well?" Cole's annoying voice said as he wore a mischievous smile.
I shrieked!.

"What the heck?!" I screamed! "The heck are you doing here! You scared me!" I said as I tried to catch my breath.

" Ha! Gotcha!' " he said and laughed "you should have seen your face!" He laughed harder "and what was that? A wine glass?! What?! Were you going to glass me to death?!" He said a laughed uncontrollably. His laugh was an infectious one,I couldn't help but let out short snorts of laughter.

"How did you get here?! This early too!" I asked once I regained my cool.

"Oh,simple story. I just called Mrs Jean and told her the real reason why I set you kitchen on fire,she congratulated me,gave me my job back and also the spare keys to your apartment" he explained
"What?!" I asked, shocked,my plan had back fired.
"Yeah,and you know what? She signed  a contract with me that no matter what,you're stuck with me for six months at least. And only after that would she even think about firing me" he said and gave me a teasing look.
"Wait what?!" I exclaimed
"Yeah Bill,so just brace yourself and get used to the idea of me being here because you're stuck with me for half a year,at least!" He said.
"Okay that's enough! I need coffee!" I said.

Although I hated to admit it to myself,I was actually begining to grow fond of Cole. He had a wonderful sense if humour and seemed more interested in annoying me which was surprisingly fun for me than talking about my miserable life.

"Whoa young lady!" He said and he snatched my cup of coffee from me.
"The heck is wrong with you now? I can't even take coffee?" I asked.
"Nope,you can't. You'll have a milkshake today for a change." He said with a smile,as usual.
"Well,I won't,now hand over my coffee" I said and I stretched my hand to take back my cup from him.
"Alright. Fine. But at least have a taste of my milkshake and tell me if it's good or not" he said.
"No thanks,you're obviously a bad cook and I don't want a bellyache so thanks but I won't have it" I said firmly.
"Well then no coffee for you either" he said and poured my coffee into the sink,down it went.

Eventually I had to give in. I ah his milkshake which was surprisingly nice even though I didn't admit it to him.
"So what are going to do today?" He asked as he relaxed in one of my arm chairs.
"You tell me Cole" I replied.
"Well then,let's see your therapists then!" He suggested.
"Nice try but no. I'm not seeing anymore therapists for a long time!" I answered back.
"How delightful!" He said in a British accent!.
I couldn't help but giggle.
"Oh so you like it when I speak in accents,don't you?noted." He said.
"Whatever" I said and rolled my eyes.
"Well since you won't go to your therapist,I can sneak off and spend sometime with my girlfriend. Bye then!" He said and got up to leave
"Oh no you don't. You're supposed to watch me till I'm not in danger. I say,you leave and I'll take a dose of poison" I threatened him.
"You can take a pan of them of you like!" He yelled back and laughed.

I laughed. I liked how I could joke about my suicidal tendencies and it's still be a joke to him. He didn't even mention yesterday's incident since he arrived and that made it easier for me to forget. Although I was strongly against it,him burning those meds together with the drugs was the best thing to do and for once,I felt like someone actually made a real effort. I liked him for that even though I wouldn't let him know it!.

"Okay fine,let's strike another deal" he said.
"I'm listening" I responded.
"So we'll keep eachother's secrets. You don't go to the therapist and I won't tell,I will cover for you with Mrs Jean while you cover for me if I sneak off to spend time with my girlfriend" he suggested.
"It's a nice deal but I don't get anything out of it" I said.
"But you do,you can stay at home and enjoy your alone time" he said.
"Oh thanks Cole" he smiled "thank you so much for giving my depression more chances to take over me and drive me to suicide! Thank you!" I said sarcastically and I rolled my eyes.

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Sometimes,a small joke is all you really need to lighten up someone's day. You'll never know what's really going on with them but try being nice,like really nice with them. It could just a smile,a shared laugh,a joke,it's more than enough to help a person to feel better about themselves and about their day.

Nketia 💕