The Source

Part 13

Miss Mela: After all that drama😅, let me bring some happiness into your lives. 🥰While our Becca is punching her feelings away in the gym at the police station, our Freenky is putting things in order, so she can be with Becca. First up, she called Nate.

Freen: Hey Nathaniel.... Yeah, I got your message... A little too late, but I get it. Just one small little detail... YOU WENT FOR THE SPARE KEY UNDER THE FLOWERPOT, YOU IDIOT!... WHAT DO YOU MEAN SO WHAT, YOU IMBECILE?? YOU WENT STRAIGHT FOR IT LIKE YOU KNEW WHERE IT WAS. THE POLICE WILL THINK THAT THE PERSON WHO DID THE ROBBERY AT MY HOUSE KNOWS ME OR I'M WORKING WITH HIM. 😡

Yeah, that wasn't Nate's brightest idea. After a whole lot of yelling, Nate asked Freen to give him a day to fix things. Freen hung up the call and slammed the phone on her desk. She looked at the clock on the wall. The time was 11:30 am and she was already so worked up. She headed downstairs to ask Olga for some coffee. Heidi came up behind her and hugged her.

Heidi: You done babe? Freen nodded and went straight for the coffee maker getting out of Heidi's grip. You should wait for Olga. The coffeemaker looks a bit complicated for you, babe. She giggled.

Freen: Is your father coming back home today? Heidi nodded sadly.

Heidi: Yes. He should be home in an hour. She headed towards Freen who was smacking the coffeemaker for not working. Come on. Olga went to the laundry room. You can wait a little bit for the coffee. She grabbed Freen's hand and led her to the living room. I want to talk to you about something.

Freen: What is it?

Heidi: D-do you like her? Officer Armstrong, I mean. Freen looked away from Heidi. You two seemed to have a special connection. Anyone from a mile away could have seen it. Is she the reason why you don't want us to become a serious couple? Freen scratched the back of her head. 👀😬

Freen: Heidi, independently of what I feel for Captain Armstrong, which is none of your concern, I told you this before. I'm not the relationship kind of woman. My parents asked me to tone down the womanizer rumors and what better way to do that than by constantly having the same woman by my side? She leaned back on the couch crossing her legs. I like you and I do love you, but as a friend, I've always been honest about that.

Heidi: You feel things for her. That's why you're avoiding the subject.

Freen: As I said, my feelings or lack of feelings for Captain Armstrong have nothing to do with you. I don't see you in that long-term relationship way. I don't see anyone like that. I'm a free spirit. I don't think I will ever be tamed. Heidi groaned.

Heidi: Oh, come on. That's a child's answer, Freen. I accepted your reasoning at the beginning of our relationship, but now it's just ridiculous. Freen shrugged. 😑

Freen: I was honest with you from the start. I established my terms and you agreed to them.

Heidi: Because I thought you would change over time and fall for me! Freen snapped her fingers.

Freen: That was your mistake, not mine. My feelings haven't changed and my attitude towards you hasn't changed either. Yes, I might see fewer women now that I'm with you, but I still see them. You got your hopes up. 🤭

Heidi: I can see now I was an idiot for that. Freen's cell phone started vibrating in her pocket. She leaned back to get it out comfortably. She smiled widely when she saw the name on the screen. She accepted the call and started walking towards the garden.

Freen: I didn't expect to hear back from you so soon. Is it weird if I say I missed your voice?

Becca: Maybe a little weird, but I'll go with it. I wanted to know if you're busy tonight. I get off work at 5:30 p.m. Thought we could have some dinner.

Freen: Like a date? Becca blushed. Yes! It's a date! 😍

Becca: Let's just see how things go and then we'll define it. Freen chuckled.

Freen: Name the time and place.

Becca: Garcia's at 7:30 pm?

Freen: I'll be the one in blue.

Becca: I'll be the one in black. See you tonight. After hanging up, Freen turned around and found Heidi watching her.

Heidi: Lie to my face and say you don't feel anything for her. Freen rolled her eyes and walked past her. 😒

Freen: It's not of your business, Heidi. Shouldn't you go home? I've got things to do. I can't be babysitting you or your jealousy. She saw Olga going towards the kitchen. Olga, can you prepare me a cup of coffee? I tried, but that infernal machine didn't want to work. Olga laughed.

Olga: I'll bring it upstairs in a few minutes.

Freen: Thanks! I have to make an important call, so I'll be in my office. I don't want any interruptions unless it's an emergency.

Olga: OK kid. Freen jogged upstairs and locked herself in the office. She grabbed the phone given to her by The Source and dialed the number for the Founder. 📱

Founder: My dear Sarocha, do you miss us already? Freen scoffed.

Freen: Not in the least. I'm just calling to make sure we're done before I dispose of this phone.

Founder: Hm I would keep it in case of an emergency. You never know when you might need The Source.

Freen: I won't. Am I free of you or not?

Founder: Nate has already gotten in contact with me. He will bring the diamond and the painting tomorrow so yes. You're free Sarocha. It was a pleasure doing business with you.

Freen: What about my family's secret?

Founder: Oh, don't worry about that. No one will ever find out that your loving parents helped cover your friend's murder passing it off as a simple hit and run. Freen breathed out.

Freen: And my brother?

Founder: Heng is in a different situation. He hasn't finished paying off his debts to The Origin so we are still in business with him, but don't worry Leader will take care of him soon enough. Until next, my dear. Before Freen could say anything else, the call ended.

Freen: Ugh! Heng! Now I need to fix your mess so we can finally be rid of that whole group. She looked at the clock again. 12:07 pm. I have just enough time to go to the hair salon and get a facial. I swear I saw a wrinkle this morning. Olga knocked on the door.

Olga: Here's your coffee, kid. Freen grabbed the cup from her hands, took a big sip, and gave it back to her.

Freen: Thanks! I'm going out to the salon. I'll be back later. I have a very important event tonight so if you can please iron the blue dress on the third door of the closet I would appreciate it. She quickly kissed Olga's cheek. Love you!

Olga: That kid will be the death of me one day. She shook her head and headed back downstairs to finish cleaning the kitchen.