Previously on THE BETRAYAL: Episode 66 When Trouble Comes Knocking at The Door
...“What do you want?” I asked. “Where can we meet?” she asked, ignoring my question. “You are not serious” I murmured. “Don't you think it's time we come to a sort of compromise?” I heard her ask. “Your father!” I cursed, “Yours is in the hospital abi?” she laughed, “don't say I didn't try to make peace with you ooo, I have tried, but I think the bad blood in you won't let you reason well” she hissed and hung up.
I bit my lips, cursed silently and walked on. I soon heard a car horn, honk behind, startling me. I turned curiously, faintly recognizing Chike's car as it pulled up by my side. “Hmmm is this one stalking me or is it just a coincidence” I wondered.
“Hi Cyndii, you are going to school right?, hope in, let me drop you” he offered. “Oh no, don't bother, I'm almost at the school gate” I replied polietly. “I insist dear, what are friends for?” he insisted. I shrugged, stared at him for a while before climbing into his car.
He slowly drove into the school premises.
“So how is your dad?” he asked seconds later. “He is fine” I answered. “I know I shouldn't be asking you this due to your current situation, but is there any chance of us meeting after your lectures?” he asked, “What for?” I asked innocently, giving him a curious look which made him a bit uncomfortable.
He shrugged and laughed. “Nothing actually, I only feel like hanging out with you” he replied. “Please take the next turn by your right, you will see a large hall, that's where I'm heading to” I said instantly, directing him and changing the topic.
“How about Amara?” he asked. “She doesn't feel like attending lectures today, she's probably sleeping in her room” I replied. He said nothing, until we got to the hall. He stopped his car, turned and stared at me. “I know this won't be the first time you are hearing this from a guy, but I really do like you with all my heart. Please let's be good friends and study each other, hope I'm not asking for much?” he gently proposed.
I breathed deeply and returned his gaze, I really couldn't make out any good answer for his request. I simply shrugged and opened the passenger's door. His offer of friendship could literally mean anything. I wasn't ready for another mind game.
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Story Continues......
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Story Adaobi Iwuchukwu
Edited by Engr. Stanley Orji
Published on Eastanmusic Ent.
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