Cursed By Fate

Carolina and James had been waiting for Carl to return from Laura’s place but he was nowhere to be found ” What could be the problem?”

” I am also confused to why he is not here yet but I hope they have sorted things out ” James

James picked up his phone and called to make sure he was fine but Carl was not answering his call because he was having a nice time with his girlfriend Laura.

James tried calling Carl several times, but he didn’t answer. Carolina and James exchanged worried glances. “Something must be wrong,” Carolina said, her brow furrowed.

James shook his head. “I don’t know, but I have a bad feeling. Let’s go check on him.”

They headed to Laura’s place, their minds racing with possibilities. When they arrived, they saw Carl’s car parked outside, but he wasn’t answering his phone.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

James looked into Carl’s car to be sure Carl was not inside. Carl was not inside the car but his phone was in the car ringing.

James and Carolina looked at each other, then got out of the car and walked up to the door. They knocked, and after a moment, Laura answered, looking radiant.

“Hey, guys,” she said, smiling. “What brings you here?” Laura said standing at the door.

” What’s with this smile?” Carolina asked . ” Did you just win a lottery or what ?”

” Nah , I’m just happy ” Laura replied with a broad smile on her face .

” Is Carl here ?” James asked

” Yes , he is here with me. Any problem with that ?” Laura asked .

James and Carolina exchanged a relieved glance. “We were worried about Carl,” James said. “He wasn’t answering his phone.”

Laura laughed. “Oh, I think he’s a little preoccupied right now.”

Carolina raised an eyebrow. “Preoccupied?”

Laura blushed. “Let’s just say they’re making up for lost time.”

James and Carolina grinned at each other, then turned back to Laura. “Well, as long as he’s okay, we’re good,” James said.

Laura nodded. “Yeah, they’re good. You guys can go now. I think they need some more time together.”

James and Carolina chuckled, then turned to leave. “We’ll let them be, then,” James said.

As they drove away, Carolina turned to James. “I’m so happy for them. They deserve a second chance.”

James nodded, smiling. “Yeah, they do. And who knows? Maybe someday we’ll be as happy as they are.”

Carolina playfully hit his arm. “You never know, James. Maybe someday we’ll find our own second chance at love.”

James grinned, feeling a spark of hope. Maybe Carolina was right. Maybe someday they’d find their own happily ever after.

Carl who was just coming out of the bathroom saw Laura closing up the door ” where are you coming from or going to ? ”

” Guess what just happened?” Laura asked Carl .

” You know I’m not so good at guessing” Carl replied with a sad face.

” Just give it a trial” Laura insisted.

” Okk, the neighbours came to knock on the door because they heard you screaming from me dealing with you earlier ?” Carl asked jokingly .

Laura hit Carl on his broad left shoulder ” don’t be naughty babe , that’s not it ” .

” So what is it ?” Carl asked curiously.

” James and Carolina came over ” Laura replied.

” Oh my goodness! ” carl covered his mouth with his hands.

” Is anything the matter ?” Laura was surprised by his actions.

” They were the one that actually adviced me to come make things up with you after I told I needed advice” Carl replied.

” And so ??” Laura asked

” Don’t you think I’m supposed to call them or probably text them to inform them that we have sort things out?”

“Hmmm, I think you are right ” Laura replied.” But don’t worry, they already saw for themselves that we are fine ” Laura said and they both laughed .

” Don’t you think we should suspect those two , it’s looking like they are some piece now or what do you think?” Laura asked Carl .

” I think our minds works together because I was actually thinking of the same thing too ” Carl said.

” So they have decided to do things behind us now , must especially Carolina my best friend”

” We are not sure yet Laura, let’s just wait and see”

” I will be so glad if our little fight brought them together. I will love to see them doing well together” Laura wished for a happy life for her friend and she trusted James because he was a good man she knows .

” Yea , me too babe. I want to see them together” Carl said too.

” Those two aside . I’m hungry” Laura rubbed her stomach with her hands.

” We should get you something to eat immediately” Carl said.

” Yea babe , I miss your food. The pancakes, spaghetti and all ” Laura said like a baby.

” Let me just get dressed so we will make you some spaghetti or what would you like?.”

” Thanks darling, like I said earlier our minds works together. How did you know I was craving spaghetti?” Laura asked .

” Just heard it in my spirit that my girlfriend is craving spaghetti ” Carl said and they both laughed.

Carl went to the kitchen and made Laura spaghetti just the way she like it and they enjoyed it for dinner.

It was getting late already , Carl was preparing to leave when Laura saw him dressing up well .” Where are you going, baby?” She asked.

” Home of course ” Carl replied.

” Noo !! You’re not going anywhere this night but staying the night with me ” Laura began to sober up.

Carl laughed out loud ” but Carolina will be coming back home soon and I actually don’t want to inconvenience her ”

” Just let Carolina be, it’s obvious she is not coming back home anytime soon ” Laura said.

” How did you know she is not coming back home anytime soon ?” Carl asked Laura wondering why she said that.

” Can’t you see the way she is happy and all over James?” Laura asked .

” Yeah , they are friends, what do you expect”. Carl replied .

Laura scoffed and said ” friends indeed”