A Deadly First Love

Chapter 11

When I walked into the shop my eyes immediately met theirs. The air around them sparkled and my body wanted to move towards them. I wanted to feel their soft caramel skin and run my hands through their length curly hair. That was how I was sure it was them. When thy smiled at me I was more than confident it was them. They stood up and started walking towards me. I heard everyone step inside and they immediately froze. I started walking towards them. They backed away a little before rushing past me and leaving. I watched them walk past everyone completely baffled. Andy led me to a table and sat down at the table next to mine. Jonathan sat in front of me, Mario next to him, and Z'Damond next to me. Everyone sat around us. I continued looking at the table trying to figure out what just happened. It didn't make sense.

            I stood up and walked out of the coffee shop and followed the path they took when they disappeared into the shadows. I turned the corner of a small business place and peered into the small dark ally. In the distance I could see a group of guys. They turned to look at me and even in the dim light I could still tell among them were the three from the shop. Knowing better I stepped away and slowly made my way to the shop again. I sat down and a chocolate cake and latté were placed in front of me.

            “Those three guys that left the shop just as you guys got here, did any of you know them?” I asked glancing up at Jonathan.

            Everyone murmured a no. I nodded my head. “Why?” Mario asked.

            “Because that was two of Jonathan's cousins and his uncle. I'm sure of it because it was Andrew. But why did he just walk past you if you've been missing for a year?” Everyone looked at each other before they finally settled on Jonathan.

            I let out a ragged breath. Something didn't feel right. “Maybe it's about time I get in touch with my contacts.” I took out a notebook and pen from Andy's bag and opened to a clean page. I opened my cell and searched through my contacts. Using my best cheerful voice I greeted the boy. “Hey Jer bear!” I fake giggled. “Miss you too. Can you do me a favor?” I waited for his response. “Can you get me Ricardo's number and his sisters? You know the person the who lived in the street before mines? You can't? The house burnt down? Oh. Can you give me Jeffery's?” I quickly wrote it down and labeled it. “Thank you.”

            I hung up and dialed Jeffery's. “Hey Jiffy!” I said copying my enthusiasm from before. “I've missed you so much! You have no idea.” I lied easily. I laughed at something he said. “Yeah I'll go see you first chance I get. Hey. Can you do me a favor and get me Ricardo's number? He's got a new one? Damn. How about Anabel's? Thanks sweetie.” I said writing down her number.

            I hung up with him and dialed Anabel's number. “Hi Ana Banana! Missed you best friend! Do me a huge favor and get me Cookie's number? Come on I know you have it! Your completely crazy for him! You've been trying to get with him, please! I'll do whatever you want!  He got a new one and you don't know it?” I sighed. “How about Stanley’s? Thank you!” I didn't bother saying bye and hung up.

            Stanley picked up on the first ring. “Hi Stanley! This is Ana's best friend in the whole world remember me? Yeah we both fell asleep on Ana's couch on the day of her birthday.” My eyebrows met as I thought about how weird what he just said was. “Yeah... We should totally sleep together on the couch again.” I shook my head drawing a small circle on the paper. “Do me a favor!” I snapped wanting him to stop talking. “Can you give me Cookie's number? Awe! Thanks you’re the best.” I quickly scribbled it down. “Oh!” I looked up at Jonathan. “Can you give me his cousin’s number? What was his name......? Ahh.... Ummm... Yeah! That's it! Jonathan! Can you give me his number? Oh you don't have it? What about his sisters? Thank you! Love you! You’re the best! Don't go getting a big head!” I hung up.