A girl always needs a little love - Z. Timol (any book recommendations txt) 📗

the mirror. I looked for something similar to a frying pan. I found an old hairbrush of mine and started swatting the air, imagining my mom was with me. Moments later, I leaned against the cold wall and tried to even out my breath. I hope they didn't tell grandma why I lost control, it would just get worse. I stepped out of the bathroom. Marcus was sitting next to Linda, rocking her back and forth. Grandma was sitting on the bed staring at her hands, they all looked up when they heard the door open. I went to Linda and helped her up.

 

''I'm so sorry Linda. So sorry'' I hugged her

''It's ok Lizzie. I'm glad you're okay''

''It's not okay, I was practically on top of you, did I hurt you''

''That's all you did, just sat on top of me, you didn't touch a hair on my head. I'm fine. Really.'' she said

''And you Marcus. I'm really sorry. Did you get hurt?''

''Nah, I'm fine. Glad you're okay, though'' he said hugging me

''Whatever in the world made you lose control, Elizabeth?'' grandma asked

''I'm sorry grandma, I was....I was thinking of mom and dad, and I kind of lost my mind. I'm okay now. I promise.''

''Then why were you on top of Linda?''

''I went to hug her because she started crying, but she got really angry she pushed me, but then she ended on top of me because I wouldn't let go'' Linda said

''Is this true Marcus?'' grandma asked him

''Yes Mrs.Grace'' he replied

''Oh for heavens sake, just call me grandma.''

''Ok grandma'' he smiled

 

After telling grandma over and over that we're okay, she went back to her room, telling us she's going to get ready for the visitors.

 

''Visitors?'' Linda asked

''Yeah, they're coming to see the house'' I said

''Oh, your grandma put it up for sale already?'' Marco asked

''Yup, we're planning on moving out by next Sunday'' I said

''I wish you weren't. It's going to be so lonely without you'' Linda said

''Don't worry. You have Marcus. You two make a pretty good couple'' I smiled.

 

I laughed at the stunned looks on their faces. I picked up the picture that was now lying on my bed.

 

''Grandma said we can have a yard sale once we're finish packing all the stuff we need'' I said

''Oh that's cool. Can I help? I've got some things that I'd like to give away. Why not make some money of off it one time?'' Marcus said

''Yeah me too. If that's fine with you'' Linda said

''I'm cool with it. The more the merrier.'' I sighed, then looked at the picture in my hand. ''You guys are probably wondering who this is'' they both nodded.

''Well, the truth is, I don't know myself. I found this picture buried in the bush when I went to the park years ago. I kept it with me since it didn't seem like anybody wanted it back. I've always told myself that this is my first love. I know that's crazy, you can laugh if you want. But it's just a picture. It would be a miracle if I actually did meet him in person. He's about the same age as me, since he looks about 13 or 14 here. I found it when I was twelve.'' I explained

 

Linda took the picture from me and examined it. None of them laughed. Marcus just seemed lost in thought.

 

''I think it's sweet'' Linda commented at last

''Yeah, it's not funny at all'' Marcus said taking a look at the picture again

''But how come you didn't tell me about this before?'' she asked

''Well, I thought you'd think I was crazy, so I kept it to myself. Nobody else knows.'' I said

''Oh, is that the reason why you lied to your grandma?'' Marcus said

''I wasn't lying. I was just covering up my dignity''

''Yeah right'' he snickered

 

I hit him on the head with a pillow and then the bell rang. Wow, the time went fast.

 

''Those people are here. Quick, let's clean up the room, We'll get started on the packing after they leave, if grandma doesn't ask them to tea'' I said

 

We cleaned up the room and ourselves, then headed downstairs. 

 

I really hope these people are worth all the memories in this house.

 

 

Unpleasant finding

''This is a very lovely house'' said the lady

 

We had just finished showing them around the house and we were all sitting and drinking tea now. They were nice people. A middle aged couple with unidentical triplets, about 10 years old. They said they just moved this side recently from England. They had accents that I loved to listen to. 

 

''Yes it is. We've been living here from the time I was born'' I said

''And it's in very good shape'' the man said

''Now, for the price'' the lady sighed

 

It was none of our business in the money department so I offered to take the triplets up to my room for a while.

 

''Oh will you? You're such a darling'' the lady said

 

I smiled and told them to follow me. Linda and Marcus tagged along too.

 

''Your room is very pretty'' said one of them. She had blonde hair with dark brown eyes and a soft look. The other two both had brown hair with the same colour eyes. But they somehow all looked different.

 

''Thank you. I'm Lizzie and these are my friends, Linda and Marcus. What's your names?'' I asked

''I'm Sally and my sisters are Sam and Suzan. They are both a bit shyer than me'' she smiled

''Why are you moving away?'' Suzan asked

 

I looked at Linda, asking her whether I should tell them the truth or what. She just nodded and smiled. I took a breath and told them to take a seat.

 

''Well. You see I had a mom and dad and a little sister. But they all died in a car accident. My grandma lives in Durban, so she came to take me to live with her there. Of course, I can't live on my own here.''

 

They were all silent at first, but then Sam started crying. I thought I did or said something wrong so I got worried and tried to make her stop.

 

''Don't worry. She's sensitive, she cries at things like this. She'll stop in a while.''

 

After a while, she did stop. Their mom called from downstairs, telling them it was time to go. I took them down and had to explain why Sam was crying, both of them gave me sympathetic looks and said they were sorry.

 

''Thank you. I'm having a yard sale on Saturday here and it would be nice if you all could come'' I said

''Oh that's wonderful, Of course, we'll come. What time does it start?''

''About 4 or 5 in the afternoon'' I said

''You girls will love that won't you?''

''Yes. We'll bring our savings'' they agreed

 

We bid them farewell and they drove off.

 

''So? What do you guys think?'' grandma asked

''They seem good enough'' I said

''Yeah, the triplets are great'' Linda agreed

''Are they taking it?'' Marcus asked

''Well......Yes. And it's final'' grandma said

 

We all started jumping around. But deep inside, it really hurt. I couldn't believe we were selling our house. I wonder if this is what mom and dad would have wanted. I stopped and started to think about dad's will. Surely he must have written one down.

 

''Grandma?'' I asked. It came out a whisper so I thought she didn't hear, but she did

''Yes darling? Are you okay?''

''I was just wondering, if um.....if dad.....wrote a will?''

 

She seemed surprised that I asked. But then it was like she knew I was going to ask because she had a ready answer.

 

''Well, actually he did. And he left it with me. A few months back in fact. It said that everything he owned was to go to you and your sister. Including the house and the car. But there was too much damage to the car, so it was taken into the scrap yard. For a price of course. And the house, I didn't really ask you, I'm sorry. I just thought you'd want to sell it and keep the money for college. But it's up to you. Do you want that?''

 

I thought for a while. The house was already sold, it would seem a bit rude to say we're not selling anymore. But even if I do keep it, it won't be of any use. I can't live alone and I don't expect grandma to pack up and come live here. And it's much too big for us. I would have loved to keep it for when I had a family, for my children, but that seems too far away in the future. And plus if we do sell it it would definitely help out on my college fees. And if grandma is not around later, I'll have something to keep me on my feet before I can start working. It seemed fair, I can't just keep it for my own selfish reasons. It's what's best for us right now.

 

''Yes, I want to sell the house, I was just wondering.''

''And of course, the car money will go to your college fees as well''

''Yeah, that all seems right. Too bad Daisy isn't here tp share it with me''

''I know darling. I'm sorry'' she hugged me

''Well, what do you say we go right back to your room to start packing? After all, we don't have much time and this house is filled with stuff.'' Linda said

''Yes, yes. You three go carry on with your room. I'm just going to start with all the display stuff around the house'' she said walking away

 

We went up to my room and opened up my cupboards and draws. I brought the suitcase in and started folding. Linda and Marcus took down all the things from the wall and shelves

 

''Linda, truth or dare?'' Marcus started

''Um, I'm quite busy now, so I'll go with truth'' she said

''Okay. And we all have to say the truth, no skipping or changing, no matter how embarrassing the question or dare is. Deal?'' 

''Deal.'' We both said

''Okay Linda, here we go. What's the first thing you notice in a person?''

''Mmmm, probably their looks'' she answered

''Okay. Next''

''Lizzie, truth or dare?'' she asked me

''Truth please''

''Okay, what's the evilest thing you've ever done?'' she asked

''Hey, I've got an idea. Since we're too busy to do any dares, how about we switch it to would you rather?'' I suggested

''Yeah that's a good idea'' Marco agreed

''But you still have to answer my question'' Linda said

''Oh, of course. The evilest thing, huh, well, this one time, I was in, I think 3rd grade. And there was this one boy who really used to irritate me, like really. So one day, I fell and hurt my back and he laughed, when the teacher asked me how I got hurt, I told her that he had pushed me. And she shouted him. I kinda felt bad after that because he kept on telling her it wasn't him but she didn't believe him, and I kinda liked him. So yeah, I consider that an evil thing to do''

''Wow, you are a very naughty girl'' Marcus laughed

 

We played the game for a while, it kept us busy while we were packing and stuff. I am really grateful that I have them both, I mean imagine if it were just grandma and me with this whole house. Impossible. And they're really great