Travenna State University

Chapter 13: Tragedy

All week, I have been finishing up finals and packing to return home for summer break. Over the past two weeks, Zaveon, Tyrone and I have gotten even closer than ever. Finally, we were changing the dynamic of the Rho vs. Nu beef on campus. We were coming together and making a difference at TSU. We held functions and events together. We have also hung out in large groups together around campus. Our vibe was going great.
"You know that Rho Psi Psi is having a going away party after finals, so I'm inviting y'all," I said to Tyrone and Zaveon.
"I'm down Tyrone," said smiling asking if some bad bitches will be in attendance.
I replied, "Of course, you know how the Rho's do."
"I'm not coming unless Brandon Lewis comes," Zaveon said laughing out loud.
"Hell no, that crazy nigga is not invited!" I exclaimed with somewhat of a serious face.
"I know he's out of town anyway," Zaveon said.
"You mean he's out of the closet," Tyrone said, laughing.
I was about to bring up Brandon stalking, gay Facebook messages, but I didn't. I didn't want to talk about the lame ass dude to be honest. It just felt good to be around real friends for a change. Monica kept calling me and texting me all day while Zaveon and Tyrone were in the room. I finally picked up.
"What do you want Monica?" I said in a dreadful tone.
"We need to talk," she said in her hood rat accent. "In privacy too." Zaveon whisper to me to put the phone on speaker, so, I did.
 
"Nah Monica, we ain't got nothing to talk about shawty," I said. "It was just a one time thing. Chill. Just relax ma."
I can tell that she was getting heated. "You're not about to play me in front of your boys Jacob," she hissed. I guess she could hear the giggles in the background.
"I'm so tired of niggas like you that just think you can hit this and quit! No nigga because I'm pregnant! And it's yours," she said.
The room got quiet. It felt as if a pen was a stuck through my heart. I didn't know if I should believe her or not. I guess this was the what she needed to talked to me about two weeks ago at the bus station. I didn't even know this chick like that. I kept thinking about what Bryan would say if he found out or my mom. I wasn't ready for no kid. I was just 18 years old.
"We need to talk later on Jacob, so you better call me too," she said hanging up.
Zaveon got up to hug me. "Dude its okay, I'm here for you." Tyrone told me not to worry, "The bitch fucked half the football and basketball team. That bitch lying."
So many things were running through my head. I was confused and didn't know what to do. I just knew something bad was going to happen. Nothing never just goes as planned or well at Travenna State. There was always a price to pay here. Zaveon left me to think in my dorm and rest for tomorrow's parties. I stayed up all night thinking about Monica and the baby. I was too young for this and I think "we should get an abortion." I kept repeating that over and over, figuring out how to say it to her.
Jamie sent me a text reminding me to come to the frat house early to set up. I told him I will be there before 3 o'clock tomorrow. The next day was just a crazy run around. One thing I've learned about college is that the 1st day coming to school and the last day leaving school is always the worst time. I had to check my grades before leaving to go the Rho house because tomorrow morning, I was leaving to return home. On my way to Dr. Ross' office, I saw Charles' girlfriend.
"Hey you," she said smiling at me.

"Sup sup," I said looking at her like I remembered her name.
"Did you, by any chance, see Charles? she asked in a concerned tone.
I looked at her and lied. "No I haven't seen him since Spring Break.
I could tell his girlfriend that he's on drugs and he's sleeping with our fraternity brother on the side, but I lied.
She looked at me and pulled me to the side. "So its really that bad she said."
I was caught off guard, I wasn't sure what she was talking about.
"So he messing with another fraternity guy isn't he?" She asked, looking me directly in my eyes.
I couldn't believe what I was hearing. She knew I was lying and it was obvious that this has happened more than once. I looked at her and said that it was not my place to say.
She looked at me said, "Your facial expressions tell me everything Jacob but I won't tell him a thing. I'm used to his other life."
I couldn't stop looking at her. "Why? Why do you accept that?" I asked. gazing at her face.
"Because I love him and it's just a phase. When we get married this summer, after graduation, it will all be over. We will have kids and be with each other forever," she said.
In my mind I was thinking this bitch was totally delusional. "Are you serious?" I asked in a voice of disbelief.
She looked at me and said, "It was nice seeing you Jacob, but I have to go."