Amara's POV
It wasn't my first time being at Ivan's house but the place looks different today, probably because there weren't anyone around today. I looked around the living room foolishly admiring the place. I made myself comfortable on the couch, rubbing my palms together to generate heat since I was feeling cold. I stared at him from where I was seated as he locked the living room doors .
"Are you cold?" he asked touching my hand. His reaction took me by surprise and I shifted uncomfortably.
"Yeah" I nodded looking into his beautiful eyes.
"Excuse me " he said and walked to the kitchen. I took the remote and switched on the TV. I guess he was already watching a movie since it continued the moment I switched it on. I was not surprised with the kind of movie he was watching but I didn't like the feeling it was giving me so switched to another movie.
"Here !" he said handing me a glass of tea.
"Thanks " I smiled and took a sip.
"Gosh it's hot!" I said, my mouth burning.
"Sorry I should have warned you " he laughed.
"Ivan!" a lady descended the stairs. She was in a sports bra and shorts. She had long blonde hair and deep brown eyes. I wondered who she might be and looked at Ivan hoping to find answers to my questions.
"Chloe" he said approaching her. I stood up out of courtesy and watched them.
"I thought you were going to get some condoms and who is she!" she said rudely and shamefully. Did she say condoms? I thought hoping my mind wasn't playing tricks on me.
"Can we talk privately please!" Ivan said but she ignored him and walked towards me.
"I'm Chloe, Ivan's girlfriend..who are you?" she said proudly and rudely.
"She is Amara , my neighbor.. can you stop all this and come with me!" Ivan interrupted before I could speak up.
"I think I should head back to my house" I said pointing to the exit.
"You are going nowhere!" he ordered.
"I will be with you shortly" he said and pulled her girlfriend along.
"Did she think I was into her boyfriend or something" I thought to myself angrily and sat down. I heard noises from one of the bedrooms and I guessed they might be arguing. I began to feel uncomfortable and if not for the fact that the doors were locked, I would have left . I don't know why I agreed to come with him in the first place.
"I'm sorry ..let me show you your room" he interrupted my thought. His face was gloomy and one could tell the argument didn't go well.
"Do you mind if I show her?" Chloe interrupted.
"Alright" he nodded , his eyes trying to tell her not to try anything stupid. "I will be in my room if you need anything let me know" he said to me and I nodded. Chloe led me to the guest room acting like the owner of the house. She was trying to get on my nerves but I ignored all her silly comments.
"There are no blankets so it will be better if you turn off the AC" she said when I switched it on.
"Thanks but I'm feeling hot" I replied trying as much as possible not to be rude. I sat on the bed and she was still standing in the room, looking around.
"It's there anything else I have to know?" I said
"Well .. that's all for now" she said
"Then I think you should leave..I have to rest"
"Sure !" she said, stared at me for the last time and left.
"Annoying!" I sighed and made myself comfortable on the bed.
I woke up around 6am the next morning and it was so unusual on my part. I mostly get up around 8am on weekends but this wasn't my bed and I was barely comfortable. I went to the bathroom, splashed water on my face and came back to straighten the bed. I made sure the room was tidy and headed downstairs. When I got down Ivan was in the kitchen to my surprise.
"Wow! you are an early bird" he said staring at me.
"Not really " I replied and tacked my hair behind my ears .
"Are you making breakfast?" I asked moving towards him
"As you can see" he said lifting the frying pan for me to have a better look.
"Do you always make breakfast?"
"No I had to today since I have guests" he smiled.
"You shouldn't have bothered yourself, I'm already leaving" I replied and he gave me the glare of my life which I found hilarious.
"You are not the only guest and I will be a bad host if I let you leave on an empty stomach" he replied.
"I guessed so..you might as well want to serve your girlfriend breakfast in bed" I chuckled.
"He would have but I'm not the lazy kinda girlfriend" Chloe walked in and hugged him from behind. I rolled my eyes and sat down at the dinning table. I didn't like Chloe for no reason and I think she didn't like me either. I periodically stole glances at them as they behave all lovey dovey at the kitchen area. I took my phone and texted Alice and Madison since I was bored. Ivan walked towards the dinning table carrying a tray with the breakfast he made.
"I can help" I got up and took the tray from him. "Thanks but you didn't have to bother"
"I don't like being treated as a guest" I said to my own surprise, since when was I friends with him and Chloe's reply made me feel stupid.
"But you're our guest" she replied and I knew I had to defend myself.
"I know but I don't like it when people worship me" my reply made her speechless.
"Enough of the conversation ladies.. let's eat " he interrupted, sitting next to Chloe and facing me. Chloe served the eggs and toast and I made my own tea. Ivan was constantly staring at me and that made me nervous. Chloe realized it too and I could sense some hint of jealousy in her eyes.
"Lemme help" Ivan offered to pour me a mug of hot water. I smiled generously and Chloe rolled her eyes.
"I will eat in the bedroom" she clenched her fist and walked away.
"Chloe!" he called after her worriedly but she ignored him.
"I think you should follow her " I raised my eyes to look at him.
"Sure but are you comfortable eating alone?" he asked.
"Much more comfortable than you can imagine" I smiled, he nodded and carried his food and hers on a tray to the bedroom.
Ivan's POV
If someone told me Amara will be sitting behind my dining table, eating breakfast with me I would never believe. I've known her for just some few days but one thing I'm sure of is that, she is a hard nut to crack. I'm staring at her and wondering how Eric will win this bet. I'm more convinced now that I will win this bet and Eric will never have her. She is so pretty, I must say and even though her hair was messy and unkept, she didn't care about it regardless of being in front of a guy and that made me sure Eric won't have her like he says.
Chloe interrupted my thoughts when she angrily walked away from the dinning room. I didn't hear what she said but from what Amara said she must have gotten angry. I liked the fact that she gave me so much attention with Amara around, she was jealous and I loved that.
"Why do you keep on staring at her!" she screamed at me when I entered the room.
"Will you keep it low and who was I staring at !' I replied dropping the tray on the bedside table.
"That bitch!" she replied.
"She's Amara Chloe, show some respect and you are getting jealous for no reason..I wasn't staring at her , my gaze was just in her direction"
"I can call her whatever pleases me.. and I think she has overstayed her night!"
"She is my guest and you don't tell me how I treat my guest" I replied firmly.
"Fine then watch how I kick her out" she replied and before I could stop her , had descended the stairs." Chloe"!I followed her and stood there looking as she did. Amara was gone.