Tolerating The Playboy
Episode 41

“So this isn’t a bad idea after all” Maya finally commented on our little ice cream lunch outside the sun, we were both seating on my car while digging in a cold Ice cream. I was glad I was able to take her down with an ice cream so next it’s to tell her about my plan.

“You haven’t still told me why I’m here” she abruptly spoke up like she had been wanting to say it all these while but kept on forgetting.

“Oh about that..” I cleared my throat while scratching the back of my head. I was never nervous about anything but damn this Bella of a girl is driving me nuts.

“I’m listening” she sharply interrupted again, I thought I had tamed her down with the ice cream but it was clear I was so far from being able to even sit her down. F**k the ice cream.

“Its about Bella and I just need your help, you’re the closest person she has right now and you know everything about her so apparently you’re my only hope in making Bella forgive me” I broke every word down and I was surprised she was actually patience enough to hear me out.

“Why do you think I should help you, you did her wrong didn’t you?” She flared up at me and I flinched. She could really be terrifying. It was now obvious why we were never friends.

“I know I did her wrong okay but that was all in the past and I badly regret everything I’ve done to her but I deserve another chance to make it up to her, don’t you think I deserve to make her happy and put a genuine smile on her face once again?” I pleaded while she stared at me with burning eyes as she bit on the ice cream spoon like she was biting my body into different shredded pieces.

“So what do you want me to do?” She came down from the car and folded her arms while her eyes were fixed on my eyes. To be really honest I was getting freaked and nervous.

“You’re her bestfriend, help me talk to her and trust me I’ll do the rest myself” I begged, never had I imagined myself begging so desperately for someone’s attention.

“I’ll try my best only if you buy me more of this ice cream” she threw the empty container into the thrash can and dusted her hands before flashing me a smile that even a blind person could tell that it was fake.

There was no big deal in buying her ice cream as long as she helps me talk to Bella so I ended up buying five more large sized Ice creams for her hoping Bella would partake in the feast. The image of her eating an ice cream appeared in my head and I bit my lips to hide the smile from escaping. I was really turning into something else.

“Prom is tomorrow, I’ll talk her into coming to prom and I’ll leave the rest to you to do your thing” she flung her hair and majestically walked to her car with the Ice cream in her hand. My jaw dropped immediately I realized that she was only going to talk Bella to coming to prom and not really do anything else. I couldn’t believe I spent my time and money for her to just talk Bella to coming to prom.

I had no intentions of going to prom even though it was our final prom but since my Bella would be there then I definitely would go. I better go look for something nice to wear in a store but first I need to apologize to Devin. I knew him too well to the point of knowing that whenever he was angry he takes a long drive then return back home so I don’t have to worry about where to replace him.

I entered my car to drive back to my house but I couldn’t just go empty handed so I stopped by a store and bought his favourite cereal and movie snack, sun-flakes. I really loved those too and I remember how we fought for it as kids and even of recent.

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“Devin” I stretched out my arms in a dramatic way but he didn’t look at me, I was sure he had heard my car when I parked by the house.

“Look I’m sorry man!” I apologized and he crossed his legs still not looking at me instead his eyes were glued on the television and he was watching a damn cartoon.

I walked to the front of the television blocking his view and he had a scorn face on, he was about to leave when I flashed him the sun-flakes and he sat down back on the couch. I knew I had gotten him but why is everyone weakness food, well except me.

“I just want to apologise for being a jerk and an a*****e earlier and I hope we’re still cool?” I asked but his eyes were fixed on the cereal. A smile started to form at the corner of his lips and I knew my apology was half accepted.

“Give me the flakes” he commanded and I threw it to him, the smile finally broadly showed on his face as he dug into the flakes.

“So I’m forgiven right?” I asked and he paused for a while before continuing his flakes.

“Yeah whatever, you’re obstructing my view” he shove me away from the television and I couldn’t help but chuckle.

“Prom is tomorrow” I reminded him even though I knew he had no interest or intentions of going to the prom.

“So?” He asked as he stuffed his mouth with some flakes.

“We’re going to the prom and we’re going to go get ourselves cool new outfits” I excitedly announced like a grade ten boy.

“That’ll be so boring so no thank you, I’ll pass” he lazily slumped on the couch to lie down flat on it.

“Well you’re coming and I’m not negotiating” I ordered and walked out of the living room. I knew if I become serious then he might take me serious.

I swear I could hear him screaming “jerk!” As I walked up the stairs. At least I fixed that one but I still won’t tell him what I have in store for him at prom.

I searched through my closet and brought out a pair of clothes, if I don’t do that then there’s no way he would want to go out with me to the store.

I literally don’t know what I would wear but I definitely want to look like her prince charming so maybe some tuxedos would do.

I came back downstairs and threw the clothes at Devin who was still munching on the flakes. He stared at the clothes for a while debating on whether to wear them or not but he eventually stood up to wear them.

After he was done we both got into my car as I drove us to the same store I drove Isabella to when we were going to visit my Father and his new bride. I haven’t really called him since then neither have I heard anything from him.

We went into the store and scanned through every section till we finally saw what we liked. I bought a blue tuxedo while Devin bought a wine one. I hope Isabella likes it on me.

After the shopping we returned back home and settled on the couchwhile we watched Netflix. I was getting nervous about tomorrow and that was way too unusual. Thoughts about whether she would want me or be with Xavier at the prom crossed my mind. If she was with Xavier then I really don’t think I would be able to do anything about tomorrow.

Curiosity made me to bring out my phone to dial Maya’s number as I walked away from Devin and she picked almost immediately.

“Why the hell are you calling?” She yelled from the other side of the phone and I rolled my eyes. She could be too extra sometimes or perhaps most times.

“Cool off your pants, is Bella going to prom with someone?” I asked waiting eagerly for a response as my heart pounded.

“Yes!” She said and I felt a wave of sadness hitting me.

“Oh, is it Xavier?” I cleared my throat because my voice was starting to break.

“Of course not, she’s going with me” she replied and I heaved a sigh of relief. I knew she heard it but I don’t mind.

“I’m sorry miss but you’ll need to step down when we get to prom” I giggled.

“Jerk!” She replied and I was sure she was rolling her eyes but why does everyone keep calling me a jerk lately. I’m just an unfortunate boy who fell in love at the wrong time but fortunately with the right person.

“Thank you for everything!” I said and meant everything before hanging up. Who knew Maya would be much of a help to me and most importantly who knew Maya would even help me. We’ve been mortal enemy since elementary school and everything became worse when I did Isabella wrong. I actually respect her for considering the state of her friend and agreeing to do this even though I’m sure she was hoping there was someone else who she could have helped instead.

I returned to the living room and met Devin still watching the movies but he wasn’t eating the flakes anymore and I assumed he must have finished it. I won’t fuss about it because it was my apology flake to him.

“Who was that?” He asked as he tilted his head to me.

“Maya,”

“Isn’t that the beautiful girl who is always with Bella?” He asked and I nodded my head.

“Oh wow, then I guess you must have been resolving issues already” he said and shifted his focus back to the television.

“We’re cool right, even after I was a jerk earlier?” I asked in guilt.

“Before the sunflakes no, but after eating the flakes maybe” his grumpy voice said in a low tone and I punched his shoulders. The look on his face was hilarious.