Secretly In Love With My Best Friend

"Hello." I pick up my ringing phone without checking the caller's ID.

"And she decides to finally pick her calls." The mocking voice of my childhood best friend came from the other end of the line.

"Says the same boy I was calling earlier." I roll my eyes at him despite knowing he won't be able to see my expression.

"So miss nagger, are you ready for the day?"

"Of course I'm ready", I said as I looked at myself in the mirror, admiring my beauty.

"Okay then, I will pick you up in the next 10minutes" Edin, my best friend said as he ended the call.

Meanwhile, as I was looking at the mirror, my mind flashed back to the days we became friends and gradually best friends.

Just like yesterday, I laughed remembering how I was a popular girl which no one could pass without glancing at and I was also a troublesome girl(that was part of my hobby).

How it happened, I was in high school and was 16years when I met Edin. After my mum dropped me off at school, I entered my class and met my friends sitting around my desk while waiting for me, as I entered, the girls called out my nickname while hailing me as I was looking so beautiful, astonishing and smart in my uniform ( which was my everyday look that made most girls envy me and boys drooling over me). The hailing made me so happy and pompous as I enjoyed being the center of attention. Something which I didn't like was that there was a guy who didn't find me attracting and the worst part was that he was very handsome and on top of it intelligent, but I had to ignore all that cause he wasn't in my level as I see him as a low class guy.

As I sat down on my seat, Erica who was the closest to me gave me her notebook which she wrote down names of girls who didn't obey me and seeing the list, made me angry and I decided to meet with them after school, so I asked Erica and the other girls to make sure they wait, just immediately our Mathematics teacher entered and the girls went to their various seats.

"Where did we stop in our last class?" the teacher asked.

" We stopped at Algebra, Sir" said Gideon our class captain and the most intelligent in our class.

"Okay bring out your textbooks and I'm sure that I gave you guys an assignment yesterday, after the class, Gideon gather their notes and get them to my office so I can make them and record the scores as your exams are fast approaching" said the teacher.

After the period was over, we had history lesson and the bell for break was heard, I was so happy as I went over to the cafeteria to have my lunch. As I carried the tray which contained my lunch and was equally talking to my friends, I didn't know that someone was coming to my front so I accidentally bumped into him and the tray fell out and the drinks in it spilled all over and poured on me and it stained my white shirt, I got very angry because cleanliness wasn't something I joke with and also where will I get a white shirt from.

"I'm so sorry" said the guy whom I bumped into.

"Oh you're sorry, what exactly are you sorry for, is it for not looking forward or for staining my shirt, do you know what you have just caused, Oh my God!!, how will I wear this through out the rest of the day?" I asked while trying to use the tissue paper Erica brought to clean up the mess but it kept spreading which made me angry the more.

"But I said sorry, why attacking me?" the guy asked raising his voice a little higher which seemed like he was also angry.

"And I asked what exactly are you sorry for, or will the sorry stop this mess or get me a new shirt", I said feeling irritated.

"Feels like there is nothing else I can do and whether you accept the sorry or not, it's none of my business, as far as I said the words to you", he said and was about to leave when I grabbed his collar and pulled him back.

"I don't get and where do you think you are going after causing the problem here" I said while feeling like giving him a hot slap.

"Okay I don't want to cause further problem and also I have a class to attend, what do you want me to do?" he asked looking at me.

"Well just get me a new shirt and I will let you go" I said, meanwhile other girls have returned to the class leaving Erica and I there to settle the dispute.

As being a cool guy who doesn't talk too much, he went up to his class and came down with a white shirt which was in his school bag, he always has an extra incase something like this happened to him.

"keep the shirt", he said while giving me the shirt and he went back to his classroom leaving I and Erica glaring at his back, it was then I realized how handsome, tall and energetic of a guy he is.

Then I went to the restroom and had the shirt changed and threw the other stained one away as a wealthy man's daughter I am.

"Woah, Edin doesn't talk too much and he's so cute when handling girl's stuff, Kira deserves whatever he did to her but that girl has a bad mouth always trying to be in control, I just hate the girl, these were comments which I heard from people I called my friends but I ignored all because if I had faced it, it will lead to another thing.

After school, my driver was already waiting for me, as I entered the G-wagon car, I saw another car which drove passed ours and I decided to check who was in it, lo and behold it was Edin whom I thought was a guy from a poor background, I was so shocked because grading from the type of car which took him home, one will know that he can't be compared to me as his family is way richer than mine. I came back to my sense when the driver asked me to put on my seat belt, which I did.

As I reached home, I quietly went to my room without greeting my parents which was almost part of me and my parents didn't care, all the did was to pamper and provide for me. I decided that I will try and be friends with Edin because I'm the type who likes befriending people higher than me in all aspects of life and then went downstairs to have my dinner and washed the shirt, which I placed in my wardrobe since I was asked not to return it.

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The next day, I hurriedly had my bath and ate my breakfast inorder to be at school early and meet with Edin. As I finished eating, the car horn was heard and I picked up my school bag and went towards the car, and entered, the driver asked me to put on the seat belt which was now becoming a routine and I obeyed, he then drove me to school and stopped at the gate. On getting out of the car, I saw Edin entering the school compound and I immediately shouted his name and he stopped, looking around for who called out to him, then he saw me waving at him.

I caught up with him and turned to look at him.

"Good morning" I said

"Good morning" he replied

"I'm sorry for yesterday, and also thanks for the shirt, I could have returned it but you asked me not to" I said while looking at him.

Meanwhile my friends were there waiting for me and I didn't know, so they were surprised and shocked to hear me say "Sorry" because that was the first time the word came out of my mouth ever since they knew me.

"It's okay, as far as you acknowledge that it wasn't my fault, meanwhile I'm Edin" he said while smiling at me.

"I'm Kira, nice to be friends with you" I said blushing.

"The pleasure is mine" he said.

As I was thinking, there came a knock on the door which brought me to reality.

I went over to the door and opened it. Just like I expected, Edin was the one who knocked. "Wow, you dressed up real fine today." I gave him a once over, my eyes lingering on his packed chest.

"You're more so gorgeous than I am." He winked, "you're really beautiful."

"Thanks." I look down in embarrassment. My cheeks pinking automatically.

"please make yourself at home, let me quickly dress up" I said.

"But aren't you dressed up already" He said smiling at me.

"No, I only had my make-up on and I also don't like this gown" I said while trying to make my way upstairs to my room.

"Okay but be fast, we are running late" he said sitting down on the couch.

Upstairs in my room, looking at my wardrobe, throwing most of my dresses on the floor.

"Gosh, why are there much clothes here, I can't even make a choice" I said to myself.

"Best, is there a problem there, you know we can't be late for my date", he cried out to me, as it was the only date I agreed to follow him.

"Be patient, you know I'm not meant to accompany you there, I wonder how the girl will feel", I said from the room while laughing.

"I already told her about you and she agreed to it, so I don't know why you are bringing this up now" he said.

"Why don't you come up and help me pick out a dress, if you don't want to be late for your so-called date" I snapped at him while being green with envy.

"Okay I'm coming", he said while making his way upstairs.

He's already in the room.

"Upon all the clothes in here and also in the closet, you still can't pick one and wear". he said trying to select one.

"What does having clothes do with helping me to select"? I said trying not to look at him so he won't notice that I wasn't happy.

"Okay, this one will be perfect, try it on, I will be waiting downstairs", he said dropping the golden dinner gown on the bed.

"Thank you, let me quickly put it on", I said while leading him to the door, so he can leave.

"I'm already going, is not like I haven't seen what you are hiding before", he said laughing.

"You might have seen but you haven't seen mine", I said with an eye roll.

Speechless, he left the room.

I faced the bed, looking at the gown, I picked it up and wore it, then turned to the mirror.

"He made a perfect choice but why can't he notice my love for him", I cried out still looking at the mirror.

I came downstairs and met him staring at the television and I decided to make noise with my heels so he can notice me.

The clinking sound of my heels made him turn around and looked at me.

"You look okay", he said looking calm.

"Is that all you will say?, like seriously, it's well, I said feeling like strangling him for making such a lewd comment.

"What else were you expecting and by the way that's a compliment", he said trying not to laugh.

"Whatever, it isn't the first time I'm receiving this from you", I said feeling annoyed.

"Okay, you look gorgeous", he said walking towards the door.

As soon as I heard that, I had butterflies in my stomach.

"He actually knows how to make one feel better", I thought in my mind while following him up to the car.

At the restaurant, there sat a pretty lady but not as pretty as I am.

"Hey babe, sorry for being late, your gender caused it", he said pointing at me and laughing.

"That's not a problem, I actually got here just now", she said smiling.

"Hi, I'm Kira, his best friend and you are"?, I said extending my hands for a handshake.

"Hi, I'm Eva, his date and girlfriend to be", she said smiling sheepishly.

"Girlfriend to be indeed", I thought as I left her hands.

"Nice meeting you", I said while giving her a once-over.

"Pleasure is mine", she said as she was also glaring at me from head to toe.

I then sat down beside Edin and the girl sat on the other side.

"Waiteress", I heard Edin call out.

"What the hell am I doing here, I should have stayed at home", I thought as I was already feeling uncomfortable because the girl was trying to make advances at him.

"Your orders please", said a beautiful waitress as she stood in front of our table.

"I will have just water please", I said looking down at my phone.

Edin noticed that I wasn't being myself, he decided to engage me in a conversation.

"Kira, I remembered when we came here, you were so happy that you almost ate all the food they brought forth", he said laughing and praying that I will reply.

"I remember, we were sitting at that end, chatting while viewing the environment", I responded positively laughing.

"Why don't you guys talk about something that involves me so I won't be left out", Eva said as she ruined the atmosphere and being happy that she did that.

I stood up and went straight towards the restroom without looking at any of them.

"It's better I left there, if not that girl wouldn't have loved what will happen to her", I said feeling furious.

At the table, Eva was eating as Edin was busy looking towards the restroom door, checking when I will come out.

"Thank God, she left, only God knows how uncomfortable she makes me feel", Eva thought as she was picking at her food.

"Why isn't she coming out", as Edin was also in his world of thinking.

At the restroom, two girls were in the toilet discussing.

"Did you see that guy dressed in grey suit, gosh, he's so handsome and charming, together with the woman he came with", the first girl said.

"Which of the women because I saw two ladies beside him", the second girl said.

"I mean the one that wore a golden gown, like she's so pretty, perfect match from heaven", the first girl said while wishing she was as beautiful as that.

"Exactly, I don't know why the other lady is forcing herself on the guy, is not as if she that beautiful, is mostly all these ugly girls that forces their selves on guys", the second girl said in anger.

"That's her business, is not like the guy will marry her, it's only a fool that will leave such a pretty lady like that for an ugly slut", the first girl said as they laugh together.

All these statements actually made me laugh and at the same time happy that at least people can see that we were meant to be together and I was also sad because Edin couldn't see us like that.

"What am I still going here, it is better I go home than staying in here", I said as I walked out of the restroom in anger.

As I opened the door, I saw Edin staring at me, and that made me to go straight to where they were seated instead of going out of the restaurant.

"You wasted time in the restroom, is anything the matter"?, he asked looking at me to check if I'm okay.

"I'm fine, I really need to go home because it's already late", I said not minding how he will feel because I know he won't let me go on my own.

"Oh!, cut off the bullshit, it is not the right way to tell me that you don't like me, tell me to my face and don't go corners", Eva said feeling much angrier than I.

"You even know that, Jeez and I was thinking of a way to let you know, it kinda good that you figured it out yourself, so please let's end this here because I can't approve of you becoming my best friend's girlfriend", I said while having a smirk on.

"Edin, don't tell me that's why you brought her here, so she can decide for you, oh shit, you aren't even meant to be called a guy", she said as she hissed and was about to walk out when a tight slap came on her cheek.

"I might be looking calm or cool but I don't take insult or any rubbish from whosoever not to talk of an ugly slut", he said without any form of remorse and held my hand as we walked out of the restaurant, leaving the girl speechless.

I couldn't talk on our way home as I knew I was at fault, so I had to pick up my phone and started playing games.

"Good night", I said as I opened the door of the car to alight from it.

Without any reply, he drove off which made me to feel sad.

"I'm not actually at fault, I just saved him from a slut who could have ruined his life, so why is he acting that way", I spoke aloud to myself as I entered my room.

The next morning, I was awake still thinking of what happened last night and trying to find out how the whole matter became my fault because I can remember vividly when I refused to follow him to the so-called date but he bluntly refused and now I'm at fault.

"Wow, it's well ", I said as I stood up to have my bath.

"The door bell rang, and who could that be early this morning", I thought as I hesitantly went towards the door.

"Good morning ma", I said while opening the door for my mum.

"Hold that greetings of yours, so is now you heard the bell, I knew it always waking up late, what else are you good at", my mum said looking around the house, this house can never be dirty, she thought in her mind.

I smiled because I knew what exactly she was thinking.

"Actually I'm good at cleanliness and also at cooking which are the basis of a woman, what more can I be", I asked expecting her to continue with her nagging.

"Aren't you going to work", she said trying to change the topic.

"Don't even try changing the topic because you must answer me today mum", I said trying to catch up with her as she went upstairs to check my room.

"Mummy out!!, I want to wash up and get ready for work", I said leading her to the door.

"Is now you remembered to wash up because I'm here", she said.

"Truth be told, I was about to wash up before I heard the door bell, so give me some privacy", I said shutting the door after she left and I felt safe once again.

"Your best friend actually asked me to come see you", I heard her say after she left the room.

"Why would he do such a thing, is he okay?, whatever", I spoke aloud still trying to figure out the reason of him acting that way.

Actually Edin and I work at the same company, as the company was his family's own, so as the heir's best friend, I was assigned to work at the company inorder to look out for him and be with him from time to time.

"Well, let me quickly wash up and get to the office, since I will meet him there", I said feeling the cold water run down on me from the shower.

In an hour, I was done bathing and I pick out a cooperate black office dress to put on.

"This will do", I said having the feeling of a fashionista.

I dried my body and had my underwears on, then the dress and had my hair tied in a ponytail style, I wore a light make-up which help in brighten up my face with a red lipstick and had a red bag and a red shoe to match.

"Perfect look", I said turning around in front of the mirror to get full view of myself.

Feeling satisfied, I left my room and heeded towards the sitting room, looking around, I noticed that breakfast was set on the dinning table.

"Get seated and have breakfast before you leave for work", my sweet mum said while pouring hot water into my favorite cup.

"You're the best mum", I said rushing towards the table and pulled out a chair to sit down.

"I prepared noodles and eggs because you didn't even allow me to finish talking before you asked me out of your room", she said placing the fried eggs on my plates.

"That's not a problem mum, I will eat it as far as you're the one who cooked it", I said smiling at the food which aroma was mind-blowing.

"Okay just eat up so you won't be late for work", she said leaving me all to myself.

When done eating, I cleared the dinning and washed the dishes, then carried my bag to the car and drove off to the office.

"She didn't even let me know that she was leaving, this daughter of mine", she spoke to herself feeling dejected.

At the office, I went straight to Edin's office so that I can clear the air and also asked him if why he asked my mum to come see me.

"Hello, Good morning, is Edin on seat", I said the confused secretary.

"Morning, Yes he is but he wouldn't like to see any visitor now", she said not liking the fact that I was disturbing her.

"Excuse you, but I'm not a visitor, Well continue with we what you're doing, I will just help myself".