Chapter 3 The request

It was 3pm in the afternoon and on Wednesday and i was at my par-time job , customers were trooping in and out and i was so stressed out it hadn't been long. I went into the restaurant. I felt like i had been there for a decade. There was a customer who was yelling and another that just starred at me, so i took up courage to go meet him and ask for his order. I

Hello, welcome to Big Franco's chicken ...what can i offer you ?" I said the normal customer service line said by every employee of Big Franco's chicken.

"Hi, i would like one medium-sized bucket of honey chicken and a coconut milkshake please". Mr said.

"Okay, one medium-sized bucket of honey chicken and a cup of coconut milkshake coming right up sir... "I said, putting on a bright smile.

"Bella, Can you please add fries and no ketchup "he said .

I turned back to look at him. How could this person know my name?

"Excuse me "I said. "How do you know my name?" I asked.

"Your crest... It has your name on it , besides we have met before at school, Normark High-school ...in class, library, hallway , parking lot." He added "You don't remember me?"

"Oh yes ..i do remember Raphael ", i nodded.

That moment became awkward* * * *

"BELLA" a familiar voice called my name behind me , it was nathan's my saviour .

"Bella, my stomach hurts ". He collapsed on a chair and rubbed his stomach rigorously

I need food and i miss you", He said, keeping a baby face.

"Okay", dragging Nathan along before things got more intense.

"Nathan, you came at the right time , you are my savior for today and i owe you one ", i said, dragging his cheeks.

"Whatever! I am hungry" he cried out. " Beside you just said you owe me one, so give me a small sized burger and chicken."

"There is no way you will eat without paying today, your days of eating here and i have to be the one to pay for it, it's overrr" i said, dragging my last word , showing how much i meant what i said.

"Bella , please i will die if i don't eat now," He cried out.

"What colour of coffin would you prefer" i teased him.

He hissed* * *

" You always do get money from your mum and dad, so use that and buy some food for yourself...no more free food." I yelled.

"Okay fine" he said, bringing out his ATM card.

"That's better, your order will be up in a few minutes "I said, walking away.

* * * * * *

My shift was over for the day and here was I, walking home with nathan.

"The burger tasted so gross today"he said.

"It was probably from your taste bud or maybe because it wasn't free" i teased.

"I hate you, you know, right?" He teased.

"Sigh* I hissed.

* * * * *

Hello guys are you going that way , because that's where i am heading. I could give you guys a lift if you mind", A voice said ...and it sounded like a Rafael.

It's Rafael " Nathan alarmed me. "Oh yes! We do mind "

"We don't mind" i said, poking Nathan in his arm. My legs are killing me, so if i act arrogant it won't ease away the pain. All of that was in my thoughts , of course! " He is so naive".

"That's fine, come on in" Raphael said, opening his door. "Where are we going to ?" He. asked.

"Nathan house, No Twenty Six Rogue Street" i replied.

"So you really do not remember me" he asked.

"No, she was occupied with her work" nathan spoke in my place.

"He's right, I was so busy with work "I winked at Nathan ." Besides, you can't bring up personal matters to work.

"So are we private" he asked.

"When i mean personal, i mean things outside of work matters " i corrected.

"Okay if you say so" Raphael said.

We got to Nathan's house * * *

"Thanks for the ride, Raphael", Me and nathan said in unison.

"Yeah, you're both welcome" He said and zoomed off.

"Nathan is your mum at home" i asked.

" How would i know that if I hadn't been with her?" He asked.

"Is anyone at home ?" I said, climbing up the stairs.

There was so much moaning sounds coming from Msr Tomika's room.

I opened the door and saw Mrs tomika on a man and i immediately slammed the door.

"Bella , i can explain" she called out as she ran after me down the stairs. We both bumped into nathan and immediately the man came tying only a towel round his waist.

Nathan was devastated at what was going on. " Mum , how could you?" Nathan said, climbing the stairs to his room.

" Nathan, slow down "I said, trying to get a hold of him.

He played a deaf ear and nearly pushed me down. I ignored what happened.

"Nathan calm down, you might do something drastic" i cautioned.

" How can i be calm, Huhh" he yelled.

" Now what do you want to do ?" i asked.

"Packing , moving out of this house" he replied.

" You're moving to where?" I asked.

"To your house, hotel, anywhere from this place. " He replied

" Hmm, I am downstairs" i said, helping him with some of his luggages.

Nathan can be dangerous when he is angry. When we were little (i, nathan, Pamela), I was always seen as the eldest amongst the three of us because i always acted as one, always protecting them, and when we were aged 12 Nathan went for some judo training to protect us, and he is so good at it.

"Bella, "Nathan called out to me, throwing a car key for me to catch.

"Start the car ", he ordered.

"Nathan, i am so sorry, i can explain", his mom said.

"You can't explain shit" Nathan yelled at his mom.

"Nathan, can you listen "the man said .

" You still have the guts to say something?" Nathan asked.

And in less than three seconds nathan gave the man a huge blow. He went to his mum's purse and took a handful of money.

His mom stood there feeling guilty and embarrassed, unable to say a word.

Nathan was at a really high speed, and we almost collided with a car.

" Can you please drive a little slower "I said, holding myself to a cliff. " If you don't value your life, i value mine," I said out of breath.

"We got home fast, in less than twelve minutes, because of the speed Nathan was at.

* * * * *

Nightfall came really fast and Nathan was a nighter ... I stood on my balcony admiring the stars .

" How are you feeling now, nat" I asked, handling him a cup of hot chocolate. It was his best.

"Thanks pam , I am much better" he replied.

"Okay, that's cool "I said.

"I am really sorry for pushing you earlier, pam , i wasn't myself and i promise not to repeat that again ", he pleaded.

", it's alright, nat" Pam said, stroking his back to calm his nerves.