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POSSIBLY LOVE

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Episode 9
There was no denying I liked val. I felt at peace
whenever I was with him and he kind of had this
innocent smile that always melted my heart
anytime we were together. Charles was just the
exact opposite of him and I couldn’t help but
wish Val was in his position.
Perhaps because of his wealthy background
Charles had this proud nature I resented. He
believed he was better than everyone and I
merely tolerated him because of his family. But
then seeing him confront Val at his own birthday
party really made me snap, I lost all control as I
attacked him like a wounded lion. Yes of course I
was equally surprised with myself. I never knew
where the courage or spirit came from. Of
course in the end I regretted reacting so harshly
but then there was nothing I could do to reverse
it, moreover it was a good opportunity I used in
putting Charles in his place.
Early Friday morning
I was preparing hot tea in the kitchen when I
heard Charles’s voice calling me out from the
gate. At first I felt like ignoring him but later
changed my mind and headed to the gate to
meet him. I was a bit nervous as I headed to the
gate because I really didn’t know how to face
him after what happened the previous evening.
Charles on his own part smiled as soon as his
eyes fell on me while I kept a straight face.
‘’come on my queen, I never believed you would
act the way you did yesterday but I’m sorry for
everything. I agree, I’m a jerk and I promise I
won’t misbehave again. Please’’ he apologized
quickly, surprising me with his action. Yes he
was a guy that hardly apologized over anything
and I really was taken aback with his apology.
‘’I’m also sorry for how I acted yesterday. I
overdid it. I’m sorry’’ I softly apologized. His
eyes lit up with hope, he quickly hugged me.
‘’but we have to set one thing straight’’ I added,
breaking free from him.
‘’what’s it?’’ he asked curiously.
‘’I don’t know what gave you the impression
that we are dating. We are very close friends
and that’s it. Please you are not my boyfriend’’ I
softly said, taking a step backwards as I noticed
his mood quickly change.
‘’what do you mean by that?, we have gone out
many times, we have shared secrets and been
together for years now. Oh or is it because I
respected you and never forced myself into
getting intimate with you?. Dam.n I’m now the
fool right?’’ he barked, frightening me with the
look on his face.
‘’you have to learn how to control your temper
or maybe you should take anger management
classes. You easily flare up and that’s a big turn
off to me. I’m heading back
tomorrow. Please don’t disturb me again’’ I
managed to say before heading back into the
compound and shutting the gate on him.
He banged on the gate for few minutes while I
ran to my room to calm down.
Just like I said earlier, supposing he was a little
bit calm and quiet like Val, perhaps we could
have been planning our future together. I
wouldn’t have hesitated in getting serious with
him because it was something that would
benefit our families but he looked too strong for
me and he was just like the type of guy who
would end up killing me in his house. Yes he
was a great friend but I was scared of him at
the same time. The only difference this time
around was that I now had the courage to shout
back at him.
As I settled on my bed, I couldn’t help but play
back all the words he said to me, more
especially the comment he made about holding
himself from taking advantage of me. Yes I was
lucky I escaped that and it was probably
because I wasn’t very much around due to my
studies in the states.
‘’are you okay?’’ I soon heard Val ask as he
peeped into my room.
‘’yes come sit with me’’ I invited him with a
smile.
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‘’I watched from my room as you went out to
talk with Charles’’ I said as I sat beside
her. She rolled her eyes and laughed.
‘’It didn’t end well right?’’ I asked curiously.
‘’no it didn’t. I’m tired of that guy seriously’’ she
breathed.
‘’you said he isn’t your boyfriend but I’m very
curious, have you ever been in any other
relationship?’’ I asked.
‘’mmmm yes, I have been in two relationships
actually. The first was when I was still a
teenager; you know how we get all fired up at
that age. It didn’t end well and the second one
was even more devastating. I lost my virginity
for nothing. Afterwards I decided to forget
everything about relationships and ever since
then the only male friend I had was Charles
because he was more of a family friend’’ she
explained.
‘’so tell me, how do you feel about me. I noticed
how you always stare at me, you hardly let me
out of your sight?’’ she suddenly asked, taking
me by surprise with the question.
‘’to be sincere, I have a very big crush on you
but I know that’s all I can ever get. We are not
of the same level. A gateman can only dream of
marrying his master’s daughter. I’m too broke’’
I answered.
‘’what gave you the impression that
relationships only work when wealth is
involved?. Money is needed though but it’s just
like salt needed to sweeten a relationship. You
have to have all the other ingredients ready
before the salt’’ she muttered as she drew closer
to me. I swallowed hard as I fought back the
urge, passion and desire in me. I badly wanted
her. I badly wanted to hold her face and make
promises but I just couldn’t. I knew I could lose
it all in the end. I remembered my poor mother
at home, my family. I swallowed hard and
looked down.
‘’I like you Val, you shouldn’t look down on
yourself. You shouldn’t be scared of anything’’
she suddenly whispered in my ear. I brought up
my eyes to meet her gaze and this time around,
a force greater than the fear in my heart pushed
me into kissing her.