Episode 49
Jude's side of the story continues (same Monday afternoon)
''what a day'' I breathed as I stopped my car in front of our hostel. Tracy breathed deeply and shrugged.
''I pray they catch Jessica. She really has to pay for everything she has done'' she muttered as she opened the car door. I smiled and faced her, my head filled with many unspoken words.
''Trey thanks for your company and everything. You really made me happy with the attention you have been giving me these few days'' I softly said to her.
''please don't expect much from me or have your hopes up. We are just friends and nothing more. It's better you go fix things with Beauty if you are looking for another relationship. I already gave you reason for my stand and so try and understand'' she muttered, alighted from my Car and headed into the hostel without waiting for me. I shook my head as I thought of what exactly to do to make her change her mind for good.
Later in the evening, I headed to Beauty's room to check up on her and know what really her problem was in the morning. For the first time since we became close she hesitated before allowing me into her room.
''so what's up?. Why are you acting so strange?, did I do something bad?'' I asked her curiously. She rolled her eyes and sat down on her bed without saying anything to me. I hesitantly sat down beside her and softly reached for her hand.
''what's really the problem?. Is there anything I need to know?'' I asked curiously.
''nothing Jude. I just don't want to have you as a close friend anymore. My spirit no longer wants it and please do respect my decision'' she muttered slowly.
''but why?, you can't just ruin the friendship we have built for no reason. It's so unfair. You have been like a sister, a girlfriend to me. How will I cope?, how will I get a new friend'' I protested.
''but you now have Tracy?. She's more than enough for you'' she chipped in while I drew back a bit.
''is it because of Tracy?, gawd I told you she's yet to accept me back. You know everything about us nau'' I feebly muttered.
''and when you guys finally make up, what happens to our friendship?. I know I shouldn't be saying this but I need space. I just want to be on my own and please respect my decision. I don't owe you any explanation. You can leave my room, I want to sleep now'' she added seriously.
''you want me to leave your room?'' I asked with disbelief.
''yes good night'' she softly replied, leaving me a bit annoyed with character. For a minute I just couldn't say anything as I battled with my mind. Right from the start we both knew each others position. I never made any move on her even when I was tempted to do so and she herself never hid her male admirers from me. I couldn't believe she could suddenly be so uptight towards me.
''very well then, I have to leave'' I painfully breathed, got up and left her room without another word.
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Kelvin's side of the story continues
Tuesday's morning
I whistled a song as I enjoyed my hot water bath. The joy of being free was so intense and powerful. Believe me there is nothing as good as being free. A day spent behind bars was enough to make a strong man go insane.
Of course my problems weren't yet over because Jessica was still free out there and could strike back at any time. Cynthia equally was yet to take me back but I had this strong feeling that she would definitely make up with me. I equally knew I had to speed up things with her. I had to use all my charms to get her back. She was my topmost priority.
