I Am Yours, Mr Chevalier!
The Part 118
ALPHINE CINEMA, BROOKLYN.
Brandon smacked his cigarette on the concrete sidewalks in front of the cinema building that began to be quiet by visitors. I don't know how many cigarettes he had. The man walked back and forth restlessly. Check the phone screen. The clock is 9:30. It means that he has been waiting for Mia's arrival for an hour and a half.
Calling the girl many times, but there was no answer. He was upset, mixed in worry.
The man walked toward his parked car, opened the door and sat leaning behind the wheel. The cell phone in his hand he just threw into the back seat of the car. Soon Brandon came out and went back to walk on sidewalks. One cigarette was returned. Looking around, Mia had not yet appeared.
Half an hour passed. Brandon decided to go back to his car and leave the place, when suddenly someone ran towards him with a face looking panicked.
"I'm so sorry, Brand, oh Gosh," she screeched in a voice full of guilt.
Brandon breathed deeply - deeply. "I waited for you for two hours, Lammy. At least you can tell me, you didn't even pick up my phone."
"I knew. I'm really sorry. Ben took me to dinner, we had a long chat. I completely forgot I had an appointment with you. I called you a while ago but you didn't pick it up."
Brandon clenched his hands together upon hearing Mia's reason for ignoring their watch appointment. Want to be hit by the windshield of his car to vent a sense of annoyance in his chest.
"Of course, after all we're just going to watch a movie, not something that's too important." Brandon sighed many times, trying to control himself.
"Brand, I'm sorry." With a parched face Mia hugged Brandon who looked grim. The man did not return his embrace. Slowly released Mia's hand that flanked her back.
"I'm worried about you, that's all."
"May ...." Mia still has her guilty face.
Brandon folded his hands together in front of his chest. His face turned in the other direction. He was really upset at the moment.
"Don't be angry" whined Mia. "We make another appointment for tomorrow, how about it?"
"I can't." Brandon shakes. "Okay, Lamia, I gota go."
"Brand, you don't want to take me anywhere else, it's not too late at night."
"I don't think so, Lamia, I'm tired."
Mia lowered. "I know that. You waited for me for two hours."
"I have no problem waiting for you for hours, Lamia." Brandon's voice was slightly raised. "Just .. just ...." Brandon shook his hand. "That's it. "
I hate to hear you're with Ben Chevalier.
Brandon opened the car door a little rough. Then enter and immediately drive it leaving Mia who stands staring at his departure with a slightly broken feeling.
***
LINDEN CENTRE BROOKLYN.
Mia stepped on her foot with a shunt while pushing the food trolley she was going to deliver to Madame Rose's room. The girl's face looked gloomy. His guilt towards Brandon last night really made him feel uninspired today. The shadow of his friend's grim face filled his head.
"Thanks, Mia." - "Thanks." Madame Rose grabbed the plate that had been filled with lunch from Mia's hand.
The woman looked at him in wonder. "What's up, Mia? You look moody."
Mia who was still daydreaming gasped. Buru - hurriedly singled her sweet smile at the woman.
"I'm okay."
"really? Come sit here, tell me your problem."
"Rose, I'm fine." Mia touched Madame Rose's soft arm. Then say goodbye to the woman to continue her work.
Mia walked gontai out of Madame Rose's room. His steps slowly traced the deserted corridor. Arriving in the kitchen room, Chante was nearing his lunch. Mia sat down before the woman of Afro-American descent in a doldrums.
"Hey, aren't you having lunch?" asked Chante to break his daydream.
"Hmm? Ooh, I'm not hungry yet." Mia was still propping up her chin with her palm. Chante just put his shoulder out.
Mia took a deep breath - deep. It's not usually like this. Feeling bad about Brandon. Even dinner and chatting with Ben was no longer enough to make her flower.
He grabbed his uniform pocket and his cell phone. The girl looked at her phone screen for a moment and looked up Brandon's number on her contact list. Mia really wanted to hear Brandon's voice.
But his attempt to call his best friend was fruitless. Brandon didn't pick up the phone. Several times he was contacted, no response from him.
"You're so nervous, Mia." Chante.
"Huh?" Mia gasp. Then put his phone on the table. "I'm alright." Mia smiled wryly.
"Is there a problem with your girlfriend?" Chante pointed to the phone still in Mia's hands.
"Ouwh, no. He's my best friend, I'm feeling guilty for him. And he won't answer my calls."
What did I tell Chante for!
"Just meet him" said Chante.
"Hmm . yeah, maybe."
Mia justifies Chante's idea. Maybe in the afternoon, he'll meet Brandon at work, or at his apartment.
I wish Sarah wasn't with him.
***
Mia stands in front of a large supermarket in the name of CTown, where Brandon works. The clock is 21:15. His best friend should have finished work.
Correct guess. Brandon with a thick coat and a winter knit hat on his head, stepped out of the main door of the supermarket. The man was stunned for a moment to see Mia who was standing not far from him.
"Lamey?" he approached the girl. "What are you doing here?"
"Emc .. Brand, I really want to apologize to you." Mia's face was down.
"Hey, it's okay, I've forgotten it." Brandon stroked Mia's cheeks gently. The girl smiled. His heart began to warm.
"You got a show after this?" ask Mia.
"Mr ...." Brandon looked behind him. Sarah is walking towards him. "I'll stay at Sarah's tonight."
"Owh, okay."
Mia smiled wryly. Then waved at Sarah who greeted him with a look of wonder.
"Hi, Lamia, what are you doing here?" tanyanya full of search.
"Emm .. There's a little need with Brandon, but next time."
Sarah just nodded small. "Let's go, Baby." The woman held Brandon's arm affectionately. "Bye, Lamia."
"I'll call you." Brandon whispered silently as his fingers showed off a cell phone taped to his ear.
Back Mia smiled wryly looking at the backs of the two who were slowly moving away.
***
