I alighted from Aaron's car and then he and Danny left. I walked towards my house. I enjoyed bowling today.
I saw another poster of Jake on our neighbour's pole. I went towards it and yanked it from the pole.
I took a better look at it. It was really Jake on it. It had a number at the bottom and the cash prize as a reward. He needs to know about this.
I folded the poster and put it in my purse. Then I entered the house.
It was 3:30pm. Everyone would be back home by four. I decide to give them a surprise dinner.
I enter the kitchen and look at all the stuffs in here. Okay so I decide to prepare some chicken fajitas for dinner.
I begin.
I get 1/2cups and one table spoon of extra virgin oil.
1/4 cups of lime juice from three limes
Two teaspoons of cumin
1/2 teaspoons of crushed red pepper flakes.
1 1b boneless skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3bell peppers, thinly sliced.
1 large onion, thinly sliced
Tortillas, for serving.
Am glad my dad got all the groceries needed to make this special dinner!
I take a large bowl and whisk together 1/2 cup oil, lime juice , cumin and red pepper flakes. Then I season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Then I add them to the mixture in the bowl and toss to coat. Then I put it in the fridge to marinate for at least thirty minutes.
I heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. I then add the chicken from the fridge and cook until golden and cook through, eight minutes per side. Then I let it rest for ten minutes.
"Nicole! What are you doing here?" Mom's voice comes in.
"I'm preparing a special dinner for us mom" I say
"Mmm! Smells good! What are you cooking?" Mom asks.
"Chicken fajitas" I reply.
"Its a long time I've actually prepared some! Well go on" Mom says and leaves.
I slice the chicken into strips. Then I add onion to skillet and cook until soft. I then toss everything until it combines then I put them in tortillas and placed each tortilla on one porcelain plate.
"Nicole! I'm back" Trina says and comes to hug me.
"Is that chicken fajitas?" She asks
"Yes Trina! Its a surprise dinner" I reply.
"Nice"she says.
"Trina! Can you please take four bottles of Pepsi cola to the dining table for me?" I request.
"Sure" Trina says and opens the fridge.
Mom enters.
"Thanks sweetheart! For the surprise dinner! I wouldn't have to cook this evening" mom says sweetly.
"You're welcome mom!" I reply.
She helps me transport the food to the dining hall. I remove my apron and sit down to eat with my family.
"This dinner smells good! I hope it tastes the same way it smells" Dad says and I chuckle.
"I haven't tasted it yet dad" I reply.
"I'll taste it" Daddy says and we all watch him take a bite and chew. I hope its good.
"Mmmm! Delicious" daddy says.
I giggle. I was so anxious to hear what he'll say! Its like I was in a cooking competition and a judge was tasting my food.
We began to eat. Trina looked happy today. I want to know if something happened. Maybe today's makeover had an effect on Mason! I stifle a giggle.
I liked the dinner I prepared. It was tasty! My dad was right.
When it was six, we were done with dinner and Trina and I washed all the porcelain plates.
Then I dragged her into my room.
We were both holding two bottles of Pepsi cola and she was still in the outfit I chose for her today.
"I liked the food you cooked Nicole! It was yummy" Trina tells me.
"Yeah I know! Now tell me! How'd it go?" I yell quite ecstatic. Curiosity was killing me. I open my drink and sip a little.
"Actually, for the first time in my life, Mason said Hi to me today" Trina says and my mouth goes open.
"Like seriously?" I ask.
Trina nods.
"What about his crush?" I ask.
"She kept looking at me all day! Its like she was jealous of me or something! I swear to you that she has never looked at me like that until today" Trina spits.
I giggle and gulp my drink. Trina also takes a gulp of hers.
"So are Mason and her still...." I trail off hoping she gets it.
"Yeah kinda" Trina says sadly.
"Don't worry Trina! I'll make sure that girl is way out of line" I say and a bright smile appears on her face.
"Is she a popular kid?" I ask Trina.
"Yeah! She is! She's like Mason's sister" Trina replies.
"Well then! She's doomed" I say.
"I'll see you in the morning" I tell her and she smiles leaving my room. I take my last gulp of the drink and then throw it in the trash can in my room.
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Its now seven pm. I call Jake.
"Hey Nikki" his voice comes out enthused.
"Hey Jake" I reply. I don't know if I should break this news to him. He'll get himself drunk.
"What's up?" He asks.
"Are you busy this evening?" I ask him.
"No! Am just watching a football match" he replies.
"Can we meet at a bar or something? I need to talk to you" I say.
"Is it serious? " he asks. His tone was laced with concern.
"Yeah" I reply.
"I'll be at your house soon" he says and hangs up.
I deflate. I need to be there when I tell him! So that I can control his anger. I grab my purse containing the poster and leave my room. I head to the front door.
"Sweetheart! Where are you going at this time?" Mom asks worriedly.
"I'm meeting up with Jake mom! I need to tell him something important" I reply.
"So important that you cannot do it tomorrow or any other day?" She asks. I sigh.
"I wouldn't be long! I promise" I assure.
"Okay! Be careful" she says and plants a kiss on my cheek before leaving for her room.
I open the front door and walk out. The wind blows and its really cold. I rub my arms.
Jake's car appears and I hop into it.
He drives on.
"So what's so serious that you had to call me?" He asks.
"Its very serious! And I don't think we can go to the bar! You're now wanted" I say.
He furrows his eyebrows in confusion and laughs.
"What are you talking about?" He asks and parks the car just a few metres from my house.
"This" I say and hand him the poster
He looks at it confused but very soon he gets it and I hear his jaw tick. He's upset already. His eyes are darker now.
"Where did you get this?" He demands. His voice filled with anger.
"On my neighbor's wall" I shrug and he looks at me with a frown.
"Actually, by tomorrow, it will be all over the city or lemme say all parts of the country" I say and he hits the steering wheel making me gasp.
"Or all over the world" I suggest
"Shut up!" He says and I shut my mouth.
"This can't be happening" he spits and looks at the poster. I take it from him before he shatters it into pieces.
"Are you a criminal on the loose? And the police are looking for you?" I ask with my eyes narrowed at him
"Of course not! I think I know where this is coming from" Jake says.
"Your dad?" I ask him.
"I think so" he says.
"I suggest you restrict your movements now! Because everyone is looking for you" I spill and he huffs.
"He's made me look like some criminal! This is the best way he used to look for me! He's a jerk" Jake scoffs and his hands make contact with his dashboard.
"Hey hey hey! Relax! Are you going to destroy your car tonight?" I yell at him.
"I don't care! As long as it makes me much calmer" Jake spits.
I take his hands and he looks at me darkly. His breathing is heavy. He's really pissed off.
I don't know what am doing but I have gotten his attention now.
"What are you doing Nikki?" He asks.
"Just breathe" I say.
"Like seriously? I don't have time for that!" Jake yells and removes his hands from mine.
"You are stressing yourself! And then you'll end up drinking like the last time!" I scold.
He ignores me and I just sit in the car furious with him.
"You can't be so sure!" I blurt.
"What do you mean by that?" Jake asks but he doesn't look at me.
"What if someone has already called and given your address?" I suggest.
"No! He shouldn't dare step in my apartment" Jake replies
He deflates and rests his head on his seat.
"So what are you planning to do about this situation?" I ask.
"I'll just stay home till this madness ends" Jake scoffs
"That's good! But you still need to talk to him" I say.
"After embarrassing me this way?" He asks
"But you promised" I reply.
"I said I'll try!" He clarifies.
I groan and he laughs.
"Thanks for telling me" he says to me.
"You're welcome" I reply
"But don't go and drink!" I scold him.
"No I wouldn't! I promise" he replies.
I get down from his car.
"Take care" I say and leave.
"Nikki!!!" I hear after walking for a distance. I turn around and its Jake.
"Hey! You are wanted now! Stop moving around!" I scold.
He chuckles.
"I need you" he says.
"For what?" I ask confused.
"For this" he says and hugs me so tight. I smell his cologne and touch his hair. Its surprisingly soft.
But I liked it and continued to touch it.
"Stop playing with my hair Anderson" he mouths in my hair and I rub it even more vigorously.
He laughs and does the same thing with my hair.
We finally break the hug. Our hair is messed up. We chuckle at each other.
"Look what you did Winters" I spit and finger combed my now tangled hair.
"You started it Anderson" he says and I punch him playfully.
"Thanks! I feel much better" Jake says and I make a face.
He chuckles and plants a kiss on my cheeks.
"Cute"he says and goes to his car.
I roll my eyes but my head is swirling right now from what just happened.
I walk to my house and go straight to my bedroom. I place the poster of Jake in front of my dresser. It may come in handy someday. I take a quick shower then retire to bed.