The Link To Light, (Published).

part 31

Still on the same day from the previous episode.

Mandy!" Ifes called out when her roommate gave her a silent answer.

Yes Ifes." Mandy replied but didn't look at her friend.

Are you in love with Ayo?"

Mandy's lips trembled but she had to answer her friend anyway... After all, you could only die once so why not get done with the whole thing now and face the outcome.

Ifes wanted to ask the same question for the third time but Mandy had begun to give her the answer she requested.

No! I mean yes, I love him."

Ifes did not alter a word then Mandy continued talking.

I'm sorry I could not muster the courage to tell you!!"

Mandy spun around to look at Ifes.

I've seen how close you two r to each other and was afraid if you felt the same way I feel about him, I tried Ifes, I tried to keep my feelings at Bay but it looked like the more I tried, the more it continued to escalate and I can't do this anymore!" Mandy covered her face with her palm sobbing.

I can't continue to bottle up my feelings, it is too much that I feel it would make me bust!"

Ifes gazed at her friend pitifully and after a while reached out her hands to her roommate.

I love him, I love him so much and you've got to understand please!"

Relax Mandy, I do understand."

Mandy looked up to meet her friend's gaze.. What about your feelings for him?"

What feelings are you talking of? Ayo is just like a brother to me and I can assure you that there's nothing more than that between us."

Mandy continued staring at her roommate, wanting to get more assurance..

And if you also want to know how I feel about you two, then I'd like you to understand that it's your life and you are free to do things however you decide.

Mandy stood up and hugged her friend.. Thank you for not having issues with this, thanks for understanding!"

Oh you don't have to thank me Mandy, but you are welcome anyway."

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2 weeks later.

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It was the last Sunday of the section and the Christian Quakers were excited about it. It was usually a great service and the students always looked forward to it.

Avery, Mandy, Chini and Ifes got dressed for church and made for Bradley's dorm room.

Knock knock! Bradley answered the door.

Hi ladies.." Bradley stood at the front of the door which was now ajar. You are all looking great."

Thank you...." they chorused..

Guess what?"

What???" The ladies asked simultaneously.

I've got some good news."

Okay, we are all ears." Avery said.

Why don't you come in and see for yourself." Bradley stepped beside the door leaving enough space for the ladies to walk in.

Bradley closed the door after them and gestured towards Hunter who was dressing up.

Without a word, they read the message and began basking.