Chapter 2 ONLY FOR A FEW HOURS

Roseline noticed the man that walked from the other side of the hallway that’s not too far from the entrance. Without wasting anytime, she ran towards him until she stops in front of him.

He looked up at her , he wore an unfathomable expression that made it even difficult for rose or anyone else to read him. His eyes barely showed any signs of emotions.

“What?” he asked seeing her looking at him like a piece of project and he could clearly see the slight anger and irritation in her expression. Rose said “you see always wearing that poker face, you should always smile fir a change”.

Kai responded with “ you’ve seen me smile, aren’t you satisfied?”

“you literally chase people away with that cold expression of yours” Roseline sighed, she has been friends with Kai from her last year of high school, like now, this was how he acted and even she didn’t know how they ended up becoming close friends and moreover they attend the same university and he’s one year senior to her.

“ also where have you been, I haven’t seen you much today “

“ I was busy” he responded with a small smile on his face and rose returned it too.

She gave him his snack, one that he was supposed to have earlier this morning. Kai took it from her but instead of saying thank you, he said this instead “ why weren’t the answering my call?” he questioned as they made their way outside the gate. Both were done with their classes for the day and now they have just a few hours before night time comes.

“You called?” rose was suddenly confused, she reached inside her bag and took out her phone possibly checking for evidence of his call, unlocking her phone, she noticed the missed calls and text messages that came from him, right from this morning. She gave him an apologetic look and said “ sorry, my phone was on silent “.

Kai didn’t respond and only continued to walk beside her on the side of the road as the duo enjoyed each other’s company. “ how’s class?” Kai asked briefly looking at her before fixing his eyes ahead of him.

Rose replied “the same as always, with the double homework and projects ..” she momentarily paused before linking her arm with his, she pointed “ let’s go get ice cream please “.

She gave him a baby face and in return kai pinched her cheek “ there’s no need for you to do that,no one is stopping you from taking ice cream “

Once they both the ice cream, with Ross gently taking from hers as they walked together,she checked the time once again and halted in her steps. Noticing she stopped walking Kai asked in curiosity “ what’s wrong?”

“well, it’s almost time for me to pick up Tyler and right after we have to go to Bella’s party later “

“alright” Kai nodded staring at the come in his hand before bringing it close to his mouth. Rose rolled her eyes “ you are coming along to” she suddenly declared.

He responded “and if I don’t want to?” the man raised one of his brows In question. “ come on, you are not going to refuse to go to a kid’s party and it will be fun, promise no one will play pranks on you ,I’ll make sure you enjoy it “, rose tried promising and bargaining in an attempt to convince him to come along.

“ I already have plans,I there’s next year to come and it’s not like I missed last year’s party “

“cancel it “ she paused and with a curious expression she asked “ where are you going?”

Taking the last bite from his ice cream “to visit a friend, I’ll be back tomorrow “ Kai simply responded then he took her hand for them to start walking again,he then added “you should drink that before it completely melts away “

Rose immediately looked at her ice cream that was already melting covering her hand and making it a mess, she immediately reached for the bottom of the cone in an attempt to stop it from leaking further. She successfully, finished the entire thing but it didn’t change the fact that her hand was all covered in cream and sticky. On cue ,Kai gave her his handkerchief for her to use.

“so you are really not coming?” she asked again, her tone a bit sad .

Kai replied “ it’s a last minute call from a friend, don’t worry… “ he places his hand on her shoulders and bends down to her height before adding “ I’ll bring back something for, try to stay out of trouble remember I won’t be here to help you out “

Rose nodded in response “ okay but don’t forget to bring back souvenirs and make it up to me when you get back”

“now that’s my good girl” he placed his hand on her head which she smacked away as she giggled. He laughed along with her, the cold look he wore a few minutes ago completely gone as he laughed along with her . Kai has never been this free with someone like the way he was to rose and he didn’t want anything ruining their relationship, he was going out for an important reason and it was what he hasn’t bothered to tell her yet.

Checking the time once again, before they went their separate ways ,rose said “ill go pick up Tyler, you go and help and your mum, I’m sure she needs your help with work before you leave “

“see you tomorrow “ he simply nods

Soon ,she arrived at the school where the children were already moving around and rushing to their parents. Her eyes scanned the area for her little brother until it fell on a boy in dark blue top, some part of his brown hair covering one side of his face but she could tell it was him.

At the moment, he kept himself busy with a chocolate bar whilst ignoring the ones around him. Rose immediately walked up to him and bend down so she could see his face.

The same pair of brown eyes beamed on noticing her “I hope you won’t get that with amount of chocolates and sweets you are eating “ rose chuckled her eyes fell on the chocolate that just need to be thrown into the mouth in order for it to be finished.

“then tell mum to stop making them “he said licking the chocolate remains of his fingers “ let’s go home now, I’ve been waiting here for so long “ the young boy urged as he stood on his feet. Tyler was rose’s younger and only brother , seven years old by age and a smart one at that. Rose made sure to hold his hand while the walked by the side of the road, honestly she had walked here instead of taking a taxi . Rose carried the boys lunch box while he carried his backpack.

Rose then asked him “ will you come with me to Bella’s party this evening?” .

Tyler looked up at her , confused at first before responding “was that why she skipped school?”

“hm hm ,she wanted to prepare for the party, so you’ll come ,there will be plenty of kids your age and you’ll have plenty of fun, there’s games too” rose listed with a smile plastered on her face .

Tyler nodded his head and said “but right now I’m hungry “

“when we get home ,you’ll have food “she chuckled