The Sands Of Tshani 2

Part 24

**Marcel

I read the text in disbelief, I read it over and over again trying to make sense out of it; not that it didn't make any sense, it did because it was pretty clear that Anam had just dumped me. I didn't want to believe it but her argument was a valid one, I felt my cheeks getting wet as I read the text word or word. I pushed her to that point, I made her end things with me with my selfish acts. Monica was right about everything she had said and so was Nate. I had really messed up and I doubt there was any convincing anyone could do or try to make her change her mind. I had made my bed and I needed to lie in it. I tried calling her but she wouldn't answer any of my calls, I even borrowed Nate's phone but she still wouldn't answer me. She just didn't want to talk to me at all. I don't think I've ever been this hurt before. This kind of hurt was foreign to me; I never knew it was possible for one to hurt the way I did. My heart was in pieces, my chest hurt as though there was something crushing my windpipes preventing air to pass through. It really hurt, every minute I read that message it felt as though I was reading it for the first time.

"give her space buddy"

I was interrupted by Nate who had just put his hand on my shoulder in attempt to comfort me.

Him: she will come around buddy

Me: I doubt she will.

I gave him my phone, he sat on my bed and read what was displayed on the screen, he kept shaking his head in disbelief as he read every word of the text. I got up to go wash my face and came back and found him still reading. I think he was also having a hard time to believe what his eyes were seeing just as I was.

Him: buddy I'm sorry. I really am

I just nodded. And got in under the covers. He put my phone on the table next to my bed and walked to switch the light off and got under his cover. I took my phone and tried calling her all over again but still nothing. still no luck. Eventually I gave up and tried to sleep but I just couldn't fall asleep at all. After hours of trying to fall asleep I decided to get up and get dressed and head to the library. It was the only place I found comfort anyway, buried in books and trying to know more than I already knew. Yes, I was a nerd to that point, I found comfort in acquiring knowledge. I left the library and went back to my room around 4:30am. I got there super drained so I was able to hit the sack. I was woken up by people talking, sounded like Mo and Nate. I got up because there's no avoiding my twin, not even with sleep.

Mo: glad you up

Me: morning to you too

I checked my phone and it was just after 10. Zero texts, zero calls from Anam. I was hurt really. I had missed calls from Meri and texts from other people but I locked my phone and put it back on my table.

Mo: so did you think about what I said?

Me: she dumped me

She chuckled in disbelief.

Her: what?

I went to my messages and showed it to her. her jaw was on the floor too, when she was done she handed me my phone.

Her: Wow!

Nate: you can say that again

Her: that's it? that's the end of MarceNam

Nate: what?

Mo chuckled, I won't lie I was also stunned by the name combination. Just then Jay walked in and greeted everyone then took a seat on the bed next to Nate.

Her: their names combined is MarceNam, something I got from Robin and her friends back in Tshani. I don't blame her for one single bit, you really need to figure out what you really want