Chapter 3 Not ready for what Dad.

Episode Three

Nelly's Pov

I've known Winifred for as long as I can remember and i never imagined her to be this affected by a mere rejection -I mean She's literally the strongest girl I know and I've always loved her, when we were still kids and we both promised to never leave each other's side. I knew right from the start that she was a Spoilt Brat! has a lot of pride and is by far the laziest person I know but never the less I still chose to never leave her side. The Whole school had already heard or watched what happened to Winifred and I really felt bad for her. Bianca never loved Winifred or was she just sJealous of her?. "Thank you so much Nelly, but I can drive my self-home" She Drawled with a Sad tone, her face was swollen.

"You know I would do anything for you and besides I also need a ride home so today I'm going to drive you home. "I explained and she forced a smile.

"Here are my Car keys...please take me home."

I Nodded before opening the Car for myself, we both got in and I ignited the car engine before driving away. Well I know how to drive very well because I've been taking driving lessons from my Mum. My Dad thinks I'm not ready to own a new car cause of what happened to the last one...you don't want to hear about it.

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I just watched Winifred as she walked towards their front Door, was going go home but I noticed that she hasn't taken her Car key yet, so I ran inside. "Winifred you Forgot your Car Key" I Exclaimed. I ran faster to meet her.

A minute Later, Winifred's family Mansion is so enormous, I decided to climb up the stairs that led to her room instead cause it seems the house was very Quiet. Ever since she was a little girl, her parents were always busy so they barely came home. She sometimes had to come spend the night or a full week at my place because she was so scared of staying alone.

After walking and Walking, I was finally in front of Winifred's room door. I could hear her sobs from where I stood. "Poor Winifred, she must be really hurt right now" I said to myself before turning around.

"Nelly what's Wrong?"

I turned around to see Brenda closing her room door, the Downs family sure have very Beautiful girls. I Blinked my eyes Rapidly and cleaned my Nose with my scarf. "You startled me Aunt Brenda"I Exclaimed.

"Oh! I'm really Sorry, can you please stop calling me Aunt? It makes me feel old"She Smiled and I chuckled.

"Okay Brenda, wish I could stay longer to be by Winifred's side but I can't cause my Mum wouldn't be at home today so I'll be Babysitting my little brother alone. Winifred really needs someone to talk to right now and since her Mums not around...i guess you're the only person she needs right now."

"What's wrong with my Sister Nelly?"She asked me, and she sounded so worried.

"Well it's best she actually told you herself aunt, here are her car keys. I'll be on my way now"I Said before giving the car keys to her. She looked at me one last time before walking closer to Winifred's room door.

"Thank you so much Nelly."

"She would have done the same for me anyway. Bye Aunt"I smiled Broadly at her before walking down the hallway that had so many doors.

BRENDA'S POV

I was in my room talking to my Best friend Emma on the phone when I heard Winifred's Car Drive in. Mum and Dad has been really Busy these days so they're barely at home. My Name's Brenda Downs and I'm 25yearsold, I've black long straight shiny hair-well Winifred and I kinda look alike. We're like twins that have totally different character and personality. I love cooking a lot, Judo and a big fan of sports but I'm more into the Film Industry.

Okay well that's all there is to know about me for now. I knew Nelly was the only true friend that my sister had and not those two that only supported her in front of people but later talked about her behind her back. People only said yes to Winifred and did whatever she wanted because of the wealth and popularity she had at school...other places too. I kept on knocking on her door hoping that she would tell me to come in. "What do you want Brenda? Please just leave me alone!"

Her voice was breaking so I knew she had been crying, my sisters the type that always kept Things to herself ever since she was a Kid. I really don't blame her for doing that cause our parents were barely around to even spend enough time with us. The day I left for college at New

York city, she was still a cheerful, sweet, Bright and Amazing kid then it all changed when I came back- she started acting so Rude to me and would always shut people out.

I always asked her why she had changed so much cause when we were little but would always want to spend the whole day with me, and then at night she would want to sleep with me in my room. This all ended the day you left for college. She wouldn't even answer any of my calls.

"Winifred can I come in?"I asked, that hoping she would answer me.

"Just go away Brenda, I hate you!"She yelled in between sobs.

I sighed and turned around slowly. "I'll leave you alone now"I Muttered. Before I could take three more steps the door flew open. Winifred was standing close to the door with her hand on the door knob.

"Are you coming in or not?"She asked me. I never thought she would even open the door for me, but still I'm glad that she did. Without hesitating I quickly walked in and she slammed the door shut before walking back to her Bed.

I breath in and out and sat down beside her on the Bed, her head was Buried deep into her knees, I've never seen her like this so it made me worry. She wouldn't stop crying so I decided to comfort her in any way I could.

I placed my right hand on her back and caressed it softly. "Don't worry Winnie, it's all going to be Okay."She raised up her head slowly and cleaned her face with the Back of her hand, "Am i not pretty Brenda?"She asked me and Sniffed.

"Of Course You're Baby, you're the prettiest girl I know and also very Smart too"I answered with a smile on my face.

"Then why did he choose someone else and not me?"

I Itched my hair and smiled Broadly at her, "We can't force love my dear, if he chose someone else over you then that's okay. Stop Worrying okay...i know he is going to regret choosing someone else over a sweet heart like you. You Don't need him so don't cry anymore"I explained and I noticed a light smile on her face.

"You really think so Brenda?"She asked me inquisitively.

"I don't think so; I know so- you're going to meet someone better than Hardin and is going to treat you like a princess that you're"I answered and hugged her tight. We both let go of each other and she forced a smile. "Um I just want say____"

"You just want to say thank you...and I just want you to know that I'll always be there for you whenever you need me, I promise!"

At the mention of the last words he frowned and quickly stood up, "Oh please! that's exactly What you said the last time. All those words are just big lies "She Sobbed and I sighed. Well she Was right but the real Truth was that I missed her every single day of my life at college and I Would always call the landline...her phone too but she would never pick up. Later Mum would inform me that she refused to talk to me and that hurt me a lot.

"Winifred I'm really Sorry for going away but I had to go to college and very soon you're also going to college and leave Dad, Mum and I here"I explained and she chuckled.

"Well that's all truth, I just felt lonely and I'd no one to talk to cause Mum and Dad Were Barely at home, I missed you so much and when you left I wanted you to take me with you ..."She paused and let the tears fall freely from her eyes.

"I'm here now and I'm never going to leave you this time. Come here"I promised and we hugged again.

I wiped the tears on her face with my thumb and pecked her cheek. "I missed you so much Brenda, and I'm really sorry for all the awful things I've one and said to you"She apologized and I smiled broadly.

"I've already forgiven you, come let's go spend some time with Dad."

"Wait! I thought Dad had to leave for work, Same as Mum."

"His meeting got canceled so he came back right after doing some little work at the office. "I Explained and she nodded.

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Winifred and I were finally standing outside our father's office in the house, he only came here When he had important meetings or some important colleagues from work visited. "Dad hasn't Entered this room since he came back from France, I'm surprised to see him in there."

"Something must have happened at his work place or may be something important"I Exclaimed and she stared at the door.

"Dad doesn't like us eavesdropping so let's go downstairs."The door was slightly open so you Could hear the voices talking inside.

"Mr. Edwin I promise I'll get the money and pay the Bank back before on Friday"I heard my Dad say.

"Don't test my patience Downs, you know what I can do right? Get me the money or your family Goes homeless, worst your company's already bankrupt. I'll be waiting for my money Downs...You better not keep me waiting"The Masculine voice said and the call ended.

"What am I going to tell Cleo and my girls?"My Dad asked himself. He sounded so Worried and Stressed out.

"Just accept Adams offer and everything's going to go back to the way it was before. It would be Achieve None of this ever happened."

"I don't want to put a lot of pressure on my little girl, she's not ready yet."

"Not ready for what Dad?"She asked and I quickly turned around to check if Winifred was still try there and great! She wasn't. I quickly walked in and stood beside Her.

"I'll take my leave now Mr. Downs, we will talk about this later. Hello Brenda"

"Mr. Santiago...."I answered quickly.