Befriended a ghost

Telling Declan about Daphne

Sasha Alfredo

"What is wrong with her? why did she run off like that?" Daphne question, but I chose ignored her.
I was Putting two and two together, trying to come up with something.
Cory's demeanour clearly shows she was scared of something, but what could that be?
Why was she even scared of my room! Did something happen in here? ......wait a minute, I also found Daphne necklace in this room , is this some of kind of co-incidence?
"No it can't be , it really can't be". I said and thought aloud , making Daphne look at me a curiously.
"What can't be?" She furrowed her eyebrow.
"Nothing". I shook my head and she scoffed
"Are you trying to hide something from me?"her intense gaze was fixed on me
"No Daphne ,I will never do that , I just don't want you to get upset".
"Upset". she retorted. "and why would I be?Just tell me what is going on in your mind.
I stared at her , contemplating if I should tell her or not and sighed.
"Fine! I think Cory knows something about your death"
   Her eyes widened somewhat in horror. "My death. how is that possible? I jumped off the bridge, remember?"
"I know Daphne, but I have good a feeling that there is more to it. can't you at least try to get something out of your memory?"I stared directly into her face.
She looked up and then shifted her eyes
"hmmmmh erm.... Cory ... erm hmm...".she stuttered , as if thinking.
"Do you remember anything?"I asked
"I am sorry Sasha". she sighed . "but my memory is completely frozen".
"Damn".I ruffled my hair in confusion. "what am I going to do now?"I muttered
"Why can't you just ask Declan about it?".She suggested
"Declan" I stared at her in disbelief. "No, I don't want to. you saw what happened the last time, I don't want to bring back painful memories"
"How  then do you intend to go about it?"She rolled her eyes
I shrugged."I don't know , I really don't know".
"Can't you see asking Declan is the only option we have left?" She huffed.
"Oh right. but what if he refuses to talk? what if he avoids me instead? what if he stop talking to......."
"He won't Sasha". She cut in . "I am very sure he will be eager to help"
   "And how sure are you about that?" I maintained a straight face.
she sighed."I just feel it is right to tell him everything".
"Everything". I snickered . "what are you even saying? Do you want the guy I love to think of me as Crazy?"I retorted angrily.
"He won't". She assured. "I am very sure he would believe you once he sees the golden necklace". She tried to convince me and I guessed it kinda worked because I was a bit convinced .
"Fine". I agreed . "but do you think it ... I stopped mid sentence when I heard my mum call.
Oh yeah! It time for questioning!
  "Sasha".She called again , but this time around with a louder voice.
"Yes mum". I answered and  faced Daphne
"Wait here for me"
"No". she shook her head. "I am coming with you".
"Fine". I agreed and we ran out of the room , climbing down the stairs into the sitting, coming face to face with my mum angry face.
"What the hell just happened? Why did your friend run off like a mad woman?"
I bent my head , not knowing what to say
She continued. "Talk to me. why did she run off like that? Did she see something scary in your room?"
"No mum , we had a little argument and she got really pissed off". I lied
"Do I look like a fool?" My mum scoffed . "how can you both have an argument within a short period of time?"
"but erm mum that is the truth".I stuttered and she smirked
"This is the last time you will invite a friend over for a sleep over".
"But mum it has not. ......"
"Set the table". She cut me off . "dinner will soon be ready". She began walking towards the kitchen.
I bit my lips in anger. no sleep over again, and it is all thanks to Cory.
"Sorry Sasha". Daphne said softly and I nodded , without looking at her.
I moved absentmindedly to the dinner table, lost in thought wondering about the best way to go about this.
Will Declan believe me if I tell him about Daphne? I guess I need to try .

Cory Abel


   I alighted from the taxi and paid the driver and then ran all the way to my house.
I was really scared and confused!
Stepping into Sasha's room brought back ugly memories of what happened that night.
The cracked in the skull , the blood , the seizures, the tears , the pleas........I hit my head to stop the memories from flowing in but it was of no use as it even became more clearer.
Oh God!What will I do? What will I tell Sasha??What explanation will I give her? I am very sure she would be confused about my behaviour.

I got home and pushed the door open and walked in just in time to hear Racheal call my mother a "low life"
I clenched my fist in anger because there was nothing more I could do .
She spun to face me and scoffed . "Where are you coming from?" She frowned.
I looked at her and then at my mom
"Mum, Are you alright?" I asked instead
   "Yes baby". she nodded , without looking at me.
Racheal scoffed . "Did you just ignore me?"
"No I didn't".I snapped at her . "I was just checking on my mom to be sure she was okay".
"Oh Cory you are so funny". She laughed loudly. "Why wouldn't she be okay ? do you think I would hurt her?
"Yes. you just called her a low life". I fired at her.
"So".she smiled . "Isn't that what she is?or what were you thinking?do you think being friend with you stop you from being my maid?"
"I didn't say that Racheal , I am only asking you to at least give my mum a little respect". I beseeched her.
She stared at me for a while and then smiled lightly
   "So where are you coming from?"she asked again.
"I already told you ma'am Racheal". My mum spoke . "I sent her on an errand".
"With her back pack?"Racheal drawled, eying me.
"That is because I told her to go with it. Isn't that right Cory?" She faced me
      "Yes". I nodded, smiling inwardly.
"Oh!if that is the case , let go over to your room?" Racheal winked at me.
"Alright". I swallowed hard.
She led the way  and I followed behind her slowly.I knew what she wanted and was really sick and tired of it.

The door to my room was slightly open so she pushed it wider and we walked in.
  "I can see you trying to run away from me?"She bolted the door.
"No Racheal. why will I do that?" My voice trembled and she smiled
  "Good girl."she moved closer to me and held my face up , giving me a deep kiss.
My heart literally stopped beating and I closed my eyes and tried to blink back the tears.
She broke the kiss in an instant to stare at my face...
"Why are you crying? Are you already tired of me?" She asked, her face sad.
I shook my head. "This is not right Racheal , this is really not right"
"what do you mean?" She laughed. "It is not like this is our first time".
"I know, and think it is time to end this, or don't you love Declan anymore?"
    She froze, looking deathly at me.
  "Don't you love him again?"
"Don't bring Declan into this". She yelled. "Declan is mine and mine alone".
"isn't that more reason why you need stop doing this?" I yelled back and what followed next was a thunderous slap
"Ouuuch". I groaned , holding my cheeks and she smirked.
" That is to teach you not to talk back at me , you are nothing but the daughter to my maid".!She reminded
"Racheal".I called out softly
"You should be grateful I treat you as a friend in school".She added
"I am sorry". I apologised
" It is alright". she brushed it aside . "let us continue with our fun".She smiled mischievously and pushed me to the bed ; then she took off her clothes and joined me on the bed .
"I just need a hot romance and nothing more". she smiled seductively.
  Without a word, I Rolled on top her and took her breast into my mouth , suckling on it .
"Deeeeclan".'She moaned loudly and I
forcefully inserted two of my fingers into her tight pussy hole and fingered her with all the anger in me.
"Oh God! Declan fuck me harder. Fuck me harder".She began screaming and I increased my pace and fingered her harder.
"Get down on me".She grunted in pleasure
"What". I exclaimed in shock
"I said get down on me".She barked.
"But Racheal that is to gross".I queried, still fingering her and she rolled her eyes in pleasure.
"I can see you don't want to go to medical school"
"No Racheal". I shivered. "I really want to, you know that is my dream".
"Then do it". She grunted and I nodded sheepishly.
  Shutting my eyes, I rolled my tongue around her clitoris.
"Yes that is it Declan".She wriggled her body in pleasure as I continued satisfying her.

We were finally done and I sat there on the bed , watching her wear her clothes.
"This must remain a secret between us". she reminded. "and in return , I will treat you as a friend when we are in school". She grinned.
"Oh yeah! we have too many secrets". I mumbled under my breathe.
"What did you say?" She arched her eyebrow
"Nothing". I lied
"Better". she began walking to the entrance, but stopped all of a sudden, facing me.
"And one more thing, severe all of your ties with Sasha".
I widened my eyes in surprise
"But why? Sasha is my friend".I defended
"And so was Daphne".she reminded , walking out of the room .
Daphne! Why must she remind me of Daphne again?
I shuddered in guilt . if only I had not invited......I paused and broke down in tears....
The door suddenly creaked opened and my mum walked in....
"you alright?"She asked
   "Yes mum". I struggled my words in between tears.
"Oh baby". She moved closer and sat down beside me. "Why are you crying?Did Racheal hurt you?
I shook my head. "I just want freedom mother"
"I know. "but why did you return from the sleepover, is it because of Racheal?"
    I let my body go stiff.
"Talk to me Princess, we can move out of here if you want and also....."
"Move". I cut in , suddenly becoming furious. "And where would we go too?How are we going to survive? how am I going to achieve my dreams of being a doctor?
"Cory". She called softly
"We are indebted to Racheal"s family, and Apart from gifting us this house , they pay my fees ,feed us, cloth us . we can't just do without them and you know it and that is......she pulled me into a hug before I could complete my statement
"It is going to be alright baby , it is going to be alright"
    Alright! I whimpered in her arms . It is far from alright.

Declan Davies

The next morning , I woke up still feeling sleepy and also tired.
I stretched , yawning as I sat up in the bed.
Following my morning routine, I opened the drawer to take out a packet of cigarettes , but could not find any
how is this possible!I had more then 5 packets in here.
I bend over to look underneath the bed and my pot starch was also missing.
Damn! Is this what my mum meant by helping me?
Lazily , I dragged myself up from the bed and went over to the bathroom to freshen up.
   When done , I returned to the room and walked to the wardrobe , searching through it.
I settled for a blue jean and black shirt, hurriedly changing into it; then I reached for a black boot and wore it .
Satisfied, I Picked my backpack from the table, slung it across my shoulders and made to leave the room when the golden necklace laying on the table caught my attention.
I picked it up and stared at it , it was still the same.
I wore it around my neck , hiding it underneath my shirt as I walked out of the room, climbing down the stairs into the sitting room and met my mom setting the table for breakfast.
"Good morning mum". I greeted
"Morning baby". she replied without looking at me . "How was your night?"
"It was fine. did you remove anything from my room?" I asked and only then did she look at me.
"I did". She frowned. "do you have a problem with that?"
"Nope". I answered , popping the p.
"Good". she smiled. "let's have breakfast".
"No mom , I will pass". I  drawled.
"But why". She furrowed her eyebrow. "you sulking because of the stuffs I removed from your room right?"
"No".I lied
"Better. if I should see any of those stuff in your room , you will be grounded for a month". She threatened
"What! A month". I stared at her in surprise and she nodded.
"It seems like someone is trying to be a tough mum".I mumbled
"What did you say?" her frown deepened.
"I said see you later Mum".I lied and she chuckled softly
     "Naughty boy"
  "Bye". I bade, about to leave the house when she said.
"You are now a big boy".She remarked
    I spun around, facing her
    "So?"
"Here". She picked up a key from the dinner table and threw it to me.
I caught it and stared at it , it was the key to her car.
"What should I do with it?"I asked , clearly confused
"It is yours now".
"Really mum?" My eyes widened in surprise
   She nodded , smiling.
"Wow, Thanks so much". I blew her a kiss and ran out excitedly.
I was expecting to see a dusty car , but was surprised to see a clean red car.
When did she do this? My mum is really amazing!
Opening the door , I slid into the driver , closing the door behind me.
I inserted the key in the ignition, started the ignition and it started
"Wow! Wow". I always had eyes for my mum car and now it belongs to me .
I controlled the steering wheel and drove out of the compound , heading to school .

    I soon got to school and drove through the gate ,into the compound, parking in the parking lot.
I alighted from the car , walking into the building when a familiar voice called me.
I quickly looked in the direction of the voice and saw Racheal jogging toward me.
I smirked . What does she want this time around?
"Hi Declan".She greeted first, smiling
"Hi".I responded...
"I saw you alight from the red car over there , is it yours?"She asked
    I merely nodded.
"Oh, I was just curious because you used to ride in a black car". She said , still smiling.
I scoffed. "That belongs to my dad and you should know it was badly damaged in the accident that killed him". I reminded
"Oh".She looked away , embarrassed.
"is this the reason why you stopped me, to ask me about a black car?"I retorted in a huff
"No". she averted her gaze to me. "I wanted to ask if we can meet in the empty classroom during recess"
"That won't be possible"
"But why?"she queried. "Is it because of Sasha?"
"Something like that". I smiled lightly i answered.
She clutched her fist tightly. "Do you like her?"
I smirked. "I don't like her , I love her". I corrected
"No, It is not possible. What of me?You love me also right?" her voice wavered voice.
I sighed . "Please Racheal don't be hard on yourself"
    With that, I walked past her to the class.
"Declan! Declan! Declan". I heard her called but I ignored her.

Entering the class, I looked towards Sasha seat , but only saw her backpack
Where could she be ? I looked around the class and saw at the far back talking to Cory.
Smiling, I walked up to them and got there just in time to hear her ask Cory about a room.
Room! What room? I wondered , but quickly waved it off when she turned around to face me.
"Declan".She jumped up and hugged me.
I chuckled softly. is she for real?
  "how are you?" I asked
"fine".She replied and pulled out the hug, staring into my face.
"But how did you know I was behind you?" I continued. "you both were so engrossed with whatever you were saying to notice me".
"I em kind of know erm you were there".She stuttered her response.
    "Alright". I shifted my gaze to Cory and smiled lightly
    "Hi Cory".
she widened her eyes in surprise . "Omooo! Are you really talking to me ?"
  I smiled lightly , facing Sasha
"what were you both talking about?"I asked and saw Cory go stiff.
"We weren't talking, I was the one doing all the talking". Sasha rolled her eyes.
"what do you mean by that?" I looked at Cory and then at her . "I saw you both talking.....
"No, Cory refused to talk to me , she even changed her seat"
"And why would she do that? I retorted and she shrugged
"You can ask her by yourself"
I shifted my gaze back to Cory and she looked away
What is wrong with her?
"Declan".Sasha called softly
  "Yes". I looked at her.
"There is something I need to tell you"
"what is that?" I knitted my eyebrow curiously.
"Come with me. She held my hands as she led me out of the class.
"But where exactly are we going?" I snickered, freeing my hands from her grip .
"To the empty classroom upstairs"
"But why? is it so important? Can't it wait till after class?"I queried
  "No". she shook her head
  Fine". I agreed. "lead the way , I will follow behind you"

   I climbed the stairs and followed behind her , staring at her ass as we walked through the long passage.
Jeez! her big ass bounced like a ball, making me hard as fuck.
Can any girl be this perfect?
  Entering the class, I stopped to admire her as she walked over a bench at the back of the room.
She sat down on it and looked in my direction.
"What is wrong with you?" She snapped at me . "Why did you just stand there?"
"I was lost staring at your ass". I blurted out and then gasp at what I have done.
    I never intended to say that out!
  Her face blushed with embarrassment. "What did you just say?" her voice was low.
I smacked my lips.What is wrong with you me? I moved closer to her.
"Are you interested in me because of my ass".She asked again.
I sighed . "Will you believe me if I tell you the truth?"
"No Declan I don't want to hear..... I shut her up with a kiss.
She let her body go stiff and then kissed me back hard and deep.
I gasped softly, I never imagined her to be a good kisser.
I broke the kiss and smiled . "Are you ready to hear me out now?"
    She nodded sheepishly.
"At first, I liked you because of your beauty and you know ... your ass then everything changed . I fell hard for you without knowing the reason why , I love you because of who you are and believe me when I say I want to be with you"
"Are you real Declan?" her eyes lit up and then she turned her head sideways.
"Did you heard that Daphne? he said he loves me"
"Daphne". My eyes went huge in shock and she shifted her gaze back to me
"Are you crazy? Who are you talking to?"
  She exhaled deeply . "It is Daphne".
   I took two step backward, distancing myself from her.
"You must be crazy". I retorted angrily. "how dare you joke around with my sister".
    "No. No. No". she shook her head vigorously. "I am damn serious, Daphne is beside me , she can see you , she can hear you .........."
"Stop it".I yelled. "don't ever talk about her again".I warned .
"I know it is hard to believe, but Daphne is beside me". She insisted and turned sideways again
"Daphne please say something, don't let him think I am crazy". She pleaded , her voice trembling
I stood there , staring at her gobsmacked as she talked to herself with so much seriousness.
Is she kidding me?
"Oh the necklace".She said and her eyes lit up .
What necklace? I wondered and watched her loosen up the collar button of her shirt and took out a chain....wait a minute! Isn't that Daphne necklace?
"Take a good look at it , do you recognise it?"She stared at my face
I moved closer to and touched the necklace, it was truly Daphne necklace.
"Where did you get this from?"I asked, curiously.
   "My room".She answered
"And do you expect me to believe that?" I scoffed . "take it off now". I yelled , but she shook her head.
"It can't come off , it is kinda stuck on my neck".
"Is this some kind of movie?" I laughed bitterly. "Why won't a fucking chain come off?"
"Then you can try it out yourself". She fired at me
"Fine".I tried removing it , but like she said,it was stuck.
I moved back in disbelief ...
"Are you a sorceress?"I fired at her but she ignored the question, turning sideways for the third time .
"Daphne please you need to remember something, you really need to".She said with a wavering voice , I could tell she was about to cry .
I scoffed. "This is bull shit". I remarked and turned to leave when she said
"Guapo".
I stopped in my steps and tilted my head a little to be sure I heard right.
"Guapo".She repeated and this time around, I faced her .
"What did you just say ? I mean how did you get to know that name? "I asked in surprise
"Daphne told me that, she does not know the meaning , but she said the name just popped up in her head".She explained .
  "Daphne". I ran my hands through my hair ,
I was so damn confused.
Guapo is a Spanish word meaning "handsome" and only Daphne calls me that , but how is it possible for her to be here?
And as if reading my mind, Sasha said
Daphne is here and she said she loves you ..
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TBC