Tessy is a bright, young woman just starting college, but her life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself involved in a web of emotions and danger. From new friendships and love interests to sinister plots and life-threatening situations, Tessy’s journey is a thrilling rollercoaster. Her life is filled with love, betrayal, and redemption! Let’s read more!
Trap By Love – A True Love Story
The story begins with Tessy getting ready for her first day at John Malton High School. She’s excited and a bit nervous, but her mom is there to support her every step of the way. Tessy’s life takes an interesting turn when she meets her new roommates, Juliet and Evelyn, and quickly realizes that high school is going to be a lot more challenging than she thought. But the real twist comes when she catches the eye of not one, but two handsome guys—Raymond and Desmond. Both guys are vying for her attention, leading to a series of events filled with love, jealousy, and unexpected surprises.
Author: Daniel Etim Jnr
Episode 1 : First Day at John Malton High
It was in the early hour of the morning that Tessy laid facing the ceiling. A mere looking at the room, you will know that it’s a female room due to certain things found in the room, a big dressing mirror, and other female stuff like that.
Tessy laid on her bed, facing the ceiling. Her long brown hair covered her eyes as she flings it backward to have a clear view. The cool breeze was blowing, and the sweet scent of food was coming out from the kitchen. Mrs. Jerald Bailey was preparing food for her daughter.
“Tessy, what are you still doing in there “? Mrs. Jerald yelled from the kitchen in a loud tone that Tessy will hear. Reality struck Tessy that she has not even taken her bath yet talkless of dressing up, she stood up from the bed, taking off her clothes just leaving her white panties on.
Hairs could be seen on her belly, adding more beauty to it. She had a fair complexion as she dashed into the bathroom to have a quick shower. In less than ten minutes, she was out tieing a white towel from her secret region to her thighs.
She applied some lotion, went straight to the wardrobe looking for suitable clothing to wear. Soon her eyes caught a pink handless gown, and she preferred that one as she took it and then put it on.
Doing all the female stuff they used to do in the room, and she came out of her room looking so hot and beautiful as her shoes kept making noise.
“What took you so long, Tessy “? Mrs. Jerald asked without looking at her, still concentrating on the food that was on fire.
“Mom in done now, so no need to talk too much,” she said and pecked her from behind. Walking to the counter, she poured herself a cup of hot coffee and then empty the content and drop the cup down.
“My daughter, it’s your first day in high school. I need to tell you some things and how you sh…. “
“I know, mom, I won’t disappoint you ” she cut her mother short without allowing her to finish her speech.
“See Tessy, and high school life is different from…
“Mom, I know please, if you keep talking now, I will be late, and that will not be good at all,” she said smiling, and her mom returned the smile.
“Okay, just have your breakfast first before you leave,” she said, setting the table as they both sat down, scooping their food as the spoon kept making noise with the plates without a word from both of them.
“Wow, what am I missing here,” Jerold said from the door coming in. Seeing him, Tessy smiled more and stood up, walking towards him. They hug each other, and then he pecked him on the cheek.
“Come join us,” Tessy said, leading him to the dining table.
“Good morning, mom,” Jerold greeted and hugged Mrs. Jerald as she reciprocated.
“Welcome, my son, you are here at the right time, “she said, and he chuckled.
Jerold is Tessy’s boyfriend. They have good times with each other, and the bottom parents know about it. Tessy is 21 while Jerold is 23, which makes the two of them a perfect match for each other.
Jerold sat down, and Tessy couldn’t help than keep smiling at him and giving him secret glances. He noticed it but waved it off.
“Let’s go, or you will be late ” Jerold break the silence as she stood up, clearing the table and packing some of her stuff, which Jerold and her mom helped her with some of it.
They head out the room to where the car is packed outside, opening the boo,y put the stuff,s and closed it back.
Jerold enters the driver seat while Tessy enters the front, and her mom in the back as he inserts the key in the ignition and then set the car in motion heading to the busy road.
JOHN MALTON HIGH SCHOOL
Jerold matched the break, and they all emerged from the car, taking her belongings to the main campus. “Room 212” Tessy kept saying it while walking and checking the number. That’s her room she will be staying, soon she found the number pushed the door open and headed inside. Getting inside, she found two other ladies sitting on the bed playing Naija. One was wearing a pair of jean bump short while the other was wearing a short skirt that stopped below her knees.
“Hey, good morning, ” Tessy greeted, dropping her belongings while Jerold did the same. The smell of cigarette and its smoke was all over the room, and it was Juliet who kept blowing the smoke out, and the cigarette was in her mouth.
“Who are you guys “? Tessy asked.
“We should be the one asking you that, “Juliet said, looking at her.
” Fine, I’m Tessy by name, and this is the room. I am going to stay. That’s my mom there and that Jerold,” she explained, pointing Jerold and her mom.
“That’s cool. Do you mind having a taste of this “? Juliet said, walking to her, stretching the cigarette to her.
“No, thank you k, don’t take that,” she said, smiling.
“Okay, anyway, I’m Juliet by name, and that’s Evelyn over there,” she explained.
“Tessy excused me a minute outside,” she said, and her looks alone could be described that she’s not happy with what she sees, the people that her daughter will be staying with within the school.
“Tessy, I’m not okay with this, your roommate,” she said out.
“I knew it, mom, that you are going to say it, but mom trusts me. It’s still the same me I won’t change. I know how to handle this,” she said, smiling, holding her mom on the shoulder.
“Are you sure, Tessy? She asked, and she nodded in a yes gesture.
“Trust me, mom, I can handle this,” she replied.
“Come here, Tessy,” she said, spreading her hands as they embrace each other.
“I love this your clothe, Jerold, ” Juliet said, licking her lips and blowing a kiss to the air.
“Thank you, dear,” he replied, smiling just then. Tessy and her mom returned, and after a series of talks, they bade her goodbye heading to the door as Tessy followed them to see them off.
“I will miss you dearly,” Jerold said, looking into her eyes.
“I know that and me too,” she replied.
“Please take care of yourself,” he said, and she nodded her head as they embrace each other.
“Bye,” she said, waving her hand at them as they zoomed off to the busy road again. She exhales and then returned to her room.
“You have a cute brother Tessy,” Juliet said.
” Oh, that I’m sorry he’s my boyfriend, not my brother,” she replied and sat down on the bed.
Episode 2 : Meeting New Roommates
Tessy woke up and looked through the window to see many students walking into the school environment. She has overslept as she double tab her phone. The time boldly displayed 3:15 pm. She had a lecture by 3:30. She quickly jumped up from the bed, throwing away the duvet she used in covering herself. Evelyn and Juliet had already left though they are not in the same department.
She quickly rushed into the bathroom, took a quick shower without doing much makeup but wearing a simple gown that stopped on her knees. She grabs her books and biro pen and heads out of the door.
She wasn’t familiar with the environment because she’s new to the environment, looking at the busy school compound as students kept booming ours from nowhere. It confused her more, and she didn’t watch her steps as she hit her leg on a hard stone, and she fell instantly feeling the pains as her gown flew open.
“Here, take my hand, ” Desmond and Raymond said at the same time, stretching their hands to her at the same time. None of them knew Tessy before. Raymond saw Tessy falling, so he decided to go help her up, likewise Desmond too. Teddy was confused as she didn’t know who’s hand to accept. Both of them were not ready to withdraw their hands.
“Don’t worry, I’m fine,” she replied, trying to stand up but fall again to the ground, thus keeping the two guys hanging in the air. She didn’t want to hurt any of them, so she decided to do it her way not to hurt them.
She finally stood up, dusting herself, picked up her books, and walked out of them. Just then, reality struck her that she didn’t know her destination, and they were the only people to help her out. She quickly turned back to them.
“Please, I’m new here. Can you help me to the economics department “? she asked, looking at both of them.
“Let me take you there,” they said at the same time again, thus confusing her the more. The whole thing seems like a drama to her. She didn’t understand what was happening; neither did she know who’s hand to accept.
“Are you guys kidding me? What’s happening? She asked as the two guys glanced at each other, exchanging a deadly glare.
“Okay fine, don’t worry, I will find my way to where I’m going,” she concluded and walked out, and her phone began ringing instantly, she took it out and looked at the screen to see that it was Jerold that was calling. She smiled and slid the phone to the receiver’s side as she smiled.
“Hey, lover boy, how are you? She asked just immediately.
“I’m right, and you? he replied.
The looks on the two guys’ faces could be described as jealousy.
“I’ll call you back. I’m heading to lecture now,” she said and hung the call.
She was still looking for the right place to enter when she finally saw Juliet and Evelyn walking holding hands together with each other at a far distance, she shouted their names, but that was crazy cause they won’t hear her due to the noises. People turned, looking at her, wondering whether she’s on her excellent senses to be standing there shouting.
She started running towards Juliet and Evelyn, and she finally caught up with them, breathing hard and panting like an animal who escaped from its prey. Juliet and Evelyn were startled seeing her like that, thinking that someone is after her.
“Who’s after you? Juliet asked.
“Thank God I’ve found you,” she replied, holding her chest.
“What’s it? Speak up cause you are making us scared,” Evelyn said, looking at her expecting an answer from her.
“It’s nothing, I was just looking for the right direction to get to the economics department, but none care to help me,” she said, and Juliet chuckled.
“And that’s why you are panting like this, come let me show you there cause time is against us,” she said, leading the way, already it was 3:59 pm, which means that she’s late.
Please ma’am, can I come in”? Tessy asked, standing at the door expecting an answer from the lecturer. She didn’t pay any attention to her as she continues writing on the board. She stood there, feeling embarrassed as some people laughed at her silly act. She thinks that she’s still in secondary school that you will take permission before entering the class, not knowing that you just enter like that in the lecture hall without any consent.
She has been standing for 5 minutes without the lecturer caring to say a word to her or asking her to come in.
A lady sitting by the door snapped her finger at her to come in as she ambled as her shoe kept making noise. She was boiling in anger for such embark on her first day in school. She sat down with the girl and brought out her pen to write.
“Here, you don’t take permission before entering the class. You just enter like that,” she whispered to her so as not to attract people’s attention.
“Okay, thanks,” she replied.
” By the way, I’m Patricia by name, a 100 level student,” the fair lady said.
“I’m Tessy by name, same 100 level studying economics, thanks for helping me or else I would have still been standing there,” she replied, and Patricia smiled.
“You can count on me anytime,” she replied, and they both concentrate on the board.
Tessy exhales as she dropped her books on her bed. The day was so stressful. Her first day in school was not pleasant at all as the incident of the day flossed back into her memory, all thanks to Patricia, who helped her out. She owed her a lot.
She undressed immediately, and then the thought of the two handsome guys who happened to help her out when she fell earlier pop into her memory as she smiled. It’s weird, though, for the both to offer help to her. She didn’t want to hurt any of them so, ignoring them was the best idea for her to do.
She remembered the fair one telling her that he’s Raymond, while the one that had brown skin with gap teeth happens to be Desmond.
Just as she was reflecting on the day’s issue her phone began ringing, she looked at the screen, and it was boldly written UNKNOWN ” she slid the call and picked it, and deep masculine voice sounded on the other end.
“Hello, Tessy, “the voice called.
“Yes, hello, please, who’s this”? She asked.
“It’s me, Raymond, “the voice sounded on the phone, and Tessy was shocked. How did he get her number? Who gave it to him? Her hands were vibrating as she wondered where he got her number from.
“How did you know my name? And how did you get my number? She asked, hoping that he answered her.
Episode 3 : A Chance Encounter with Raymond and Desmond
Before Tessy could say another word, Raymond had already ended the call, thus returning the rest of her questions to her throat.
“What is this! She yells as she sat on the bed thinking of the next thing, just then her phone beep and the green light blink telling her it’s a message, she clicked it open “Meet me at the school cafeteria by 6:00 pm ” the message reads.
“This dude is not serious. How can I just meet him like that? Is he my father or who? She hissed and threw them a phone to the bed and then fell on the bed dozing to deep sleep.
Juliet and Evelyn came back to meet Tessy sleeping. They just mind their own business by sitting on their different bed, discussing how the day went.
Tessy woke up, sweating profusely as she checked her time. It reads 6:30 pm; ah had 12 missed called three from Jerold, three from her mom, and six from Raymond. Seeing Raymond get too, she hissed and then tried to call Jerold first without even exchanging pleasantry with her roommates.
“Hey, Tessy whatsup? Juliet asked, feeling a bit nervous.
“Oh am sorry guys, I didn’t notice your presence,” she pleaded.
“Whatever,” Juliet replied, heading to the kitchen to find something for her stomach.
Tessy dialed Jerold’s number. First, it rang but no response, just as she was about dialing it the second time, a text message entered again. “You want to be stubborn, right?
You better open the door cause I’m at your door, ” the message reads and Tessy gasps for air, wondering what Raymond is up to. She stood up wearing just a headless top to check whether Raymond is really at her door. Opening the door, she found Raymond outside, neatly dressed in jeans and a white T-shirt coupled with a white cap to match. Tessy quickly closed back the door, leaning on it as her heartbeat increased.
“You better open the door and come out now,” Raymond said from the outside with his hands in his trousers pocket.
“Who’s that Tessy, ” Evelyn asked, looking at her.
“A stalker,” she replied, thinking whether to open up or not.
“A stalker? Evelyn asked, and she nodded her head in a yes gesture. Evelyn wondered who the stalker was as she walked to the door, trying to open it.
“No, please don’t open it! Tessy yelled, but it was too late cause she has already opened the door.
Seeing who’s at the door was a surprise to Evelyn.
“Raymond? She called softly.
“Yeah, you better tell that your roommate to come out here or I enter there and get her,” he said. Raymond is a cute guy, and he is the son of the Vice-Chancellor of the college. Evelyn entered the house again to meet Tessy sitting on the bed with her pillow.
“You better go out now, oo, or you will miss this opportunity, ” Evelyn said, eyeing her.
” Tell him to leave me alone. I’m already dating,” she responded.
“Did he tell you that he wants to go on a date with you “? She asked, but Tessy kept mute.
“Listen, it’s a great opportunity. He’s the son of the Vice-Chancellor. You have to give it a try,” Evy said
“I love Jerold, and I’m not ready for anything silly that will hurt him, ” Tessy responded, and Evelyn sat down on the bed and placed her hands on her shoulders. Our story of true love never falls.
“I know Tessy, but you just have to hear him out first, “she said and stood up. After what seems like an eternity that Raymond is not ready to go except he sees Tessy. She stood up and dressed up and walked outside to meet him.
“Good girl now follows me to my car,” he said, pointing to where his car is parked.
“But you said that we would meet in the school cafeteria “? She asked, folding her arms.
“We are going in my car, so don’t question me,” he replied. After so much argument, she later followed him, and they zoom off.
The cafeteria was filled with people as Raymond located a quiet corner with a round table and two chairs.
“What will you take “? He’s asked her.
“I’m fine and okay. Can you please tell me why you called me here “? She asked without looking at him. The waitress was still standing without them saying anything to her.
“Bring two hot coffee,” he ordered.
“For who and who? Don’t even do it o cause I won’t drink it. The waitress had already left after being told what to bring.
“Please tell me why I’m here and how you get my number, my name, and my location,” she asked, looking at him as he took a sip from his coffee and then placed it on the table again.
“You want to know it “? He asked, and she nodded her head.
“Good. The day you fell, your complimentary card fell, followed by your document which I picked and was about giving it to you, but you walked out on me,” he explained.
Hearing that Tessy’s heart skipped, that document is what she has been looking for sweating but couldn’t find it, and here is Raymond telling her that he’s with it, what a complicated situation.
“Em… Em… I mean, where is it? She asked as Raymond brought out the document and showed it to her as she tried to collect it.
“Hey, take it slowly. Do you want it? Then come to my house tomorrow by 3:00 pm and get it,” he said, and before she could say, Jack, he was out of sight heading to the door. She wanted to tell him that she has a lecture by that time, but he was nowhere to be found.
The document that is with Raymond is crucial, especially if she’s schooling in that school, and without the papers, she can’t be regarded as a student of the school and will be restricted from certain things.
Many things kept flying into her memory right then, thinking of the next thing to do whether to go or not. But why is Raymond asking her to come and get it in his house? Why not give her here? She asked herself and stood up, heading to the door too.
Desmond was sitting next to them at the following table. The cab that covered his face couldn’t recognize him, so he heard all their conversation as his heart sink into his stomach. He has been trying to get to Tessy, but Raymond is trying to be fast than him to get to that position. He was not ready to give up so easily. He took his last sip from his drink and stood up, trailing Tessy from behind without her knowledge.
Tessy collapsed on the bed after the long journey. She took off her clothes, leaving her with her black bra only and black pants; it was as if she belonged to the kingdom of the blacks with all her things were in black.
Since they were only females in the room, she didn’t need to hide anything cause they all have the same thing in common.
“How did it go”? Evelyn asked.
” Worse,” she replied, pinking her phone. It was apparent that she was online chatting without paying attention to her as the notification sound keep sounding. Just then, a knock sounded from the door. Since Juliet was outside receiving a cool breeze, she thinks that it’s Juliet that is at the door.
“Come in, Juliet, the door is open,” she said, still concentrating on her phone, and the door cracked open, and Desmond walked in. Seeing Desmond, she jerked from the bed, throwing her cellphone aside as she struggled with the bed sheet to cover her nakedness for Desmond not to see anything, but already he had seen all.
“How do you get here, and who are you looking for “? She asked.
“I followed you from the cafeteria, and it’s you I’m looking for,” he replied boldly.
“Oh my God, what have I gotten myself into “? She asked herself. Just then, the door opened again, and another guy entered. Standing at the door, seeing the new guy that just joined, Tessy let out a scream that filled the room.
Episode 4 : High School Drama
Tessy was frozen seeing her mom at the door, but it was not a big deal cause she did nothing. The problem is that she won’t take it that way.
“Tessy! Mrs. Jerald called, shaking her head.
“No, mom, I can explain. It’s not how you are thinking,” she defended, giving Desmond a deadly look for causing her the problem.
“Quickly come outside no,w ” the mother ordered, and without time wastage, Tessy was out of the room to settle issues with her mom, but Desmond was not helping matters at all cause he didn’t mind he was still standing there.
He needs to talk to Tessy.
“You came here just a few days ago. Does it mean that you came here to act a porn movie “? Mrs. Jerald asked, spreading her hands wide.
“Mom, it’s not like I came to act a porn movie. The guy just came uninvited to collect his lesson note,” she replied stammering.
“It better be so cause I won’t take any nonsense from you,” she fired at her, which she smiled in response.
Desmond was still standing back to the hostel, waiting for her to return. Just then, the door opened, and she entered, closing it back.
“Don’t tell me you are still here “? She asked.
“Does it seems like it’s my ghost that you are seeing “?he joked, smiling at her.
“Who’s smiling with you here” she replied, folding her hands and having a straight face without smiling.
“Wow, I like your angry face. You can still keep it that way,” he said with his hands in his trouser pocket.
” I need to talk to you, Tessy, outside,” he said and walked out, which make her sigh of the stress in college, how guys are already giving her hectic time.
She later went out to meet Desmond, who was still outside, getting there. She stood at a distance giving the both of them space not to gain to each other.
“I’m here,” she said out.
“Good girl, I just wanted to know whether you will be chanced tomorrow for us to have lunch together. “ He broke the s. Just which Tessy chuckled, remembering that Raymond also invited her to his house, just as she was anticipating her phone vibrated, and the green message light beep.
She unlocked the phone and look at the message content “67 Malaysia road, if u are late then consider another punishment ” she read it, and the anger in her rise of which Desmond noticed it.
“I gotta go now,” she broke the silence and then walked out from him.
“To Raymond’s house, I guess, “? Desmond said, and she stopped at her track and then looked back at him.
How did he know that she will be going to Raymond’s house? Who told him? Are they planning this together? What is even happening? She asked herself all those questions and then entered her room again.
The street was bright due to the presence of the street light. The taxi just dropped Tessy as she looked at the unfamiliar environment. She was wearing a long red gown with her long hair on her backside.
She was just at Raymond’s gate.
A mere looking at it, you will know that it smells like money cause the wall near the entrance has a scanner that scans you before entering the house. It’s been days, and Tessy didn’t care to call Jerold, which was terrible, and she has been missing his calls.
Swing herself at Raymond’s gate, she wondered what she was doing there but suddenly recall that she’s there for her missing documents, she walked to the gate and just as she was about pressing the doorbell a voice came from inside of the house, and it was loud and clear which was from a microphone.
“Come in, Tessy,” the voice sounded, and she could detect that it’s the proud guy voice called Raymond she stepped inside and was wow with the looks, no wonder he is behaving like God because his father is damn rich.
“Welcome to my small palace,” Raymond brag about himself.
“Thank you,” she replied and checked her wristwatch to be sure of when to go.
“What!? 10:00pm. No please, it’s late. Give me my documents, let me go” she broke the silence, but Raymond didn’t say a word but rather chuckled, which got Tessy irritated.
“What is funny here, “she asked him.
“It’s just that you are funny,” he replied and climbed the bed without repeating anything, and the room was so silent neither did Tessy repeat a word. Raymond laid facing the ceiling. The silence was just too much as Tessy finally broke it.
“Raymond, please let me have my documents,” she pleaded. He still didn’t say anything, which got Tessy angry.
“Fine, have it to yourself,” she said. I’m angry tone and picked her bag, heading to the door.
“Wait! “Raymond’s voice sounded from the bed, which made her stop on her tracks without looking back at him. Raymond climbed down from the bed, opened his bedside drawer bringing out the documents, and walked close to her. In a way, she adjusted back to the door, stretching her hands to him for the papers.
“Let me have it please,” she said, stretching her hands to him, and Raymond was now wearing a baby face which she has not seen before.
“On one condition that I will give you,” he replied, hiding the documents in his back.
“What’s that? She asked angrily.
“Tessy, you are beautiful,” he said as his eyes keep trailing her body, which she didn’t want to happen, and his eyes finally rested on her lips.
“Thank you for the compliment, please can I have it now? She said, and Raymond walked closer to her. She adjusted backward until her body hit the wall, which no space was left for her again to move. She was vibrating physically, hoping that he doesn’t do what she is thinking too.
“Please stop! She fired at him, but it seems he was deaf. His two hands rested on the wall guiding Tessy, and they were now closer to each other.
“Please let’s have lunch tomorrow ” he broke the silence, and Tessy was kind of confused about what is happening. Desmond asked her to go for lunch with him, and now it’s Raymond’s turn, or does it mean all the mind is trying to play pranks with her.
“there’s no way I’m coming she replied, folding her hands.
“Please, Tessy, “he pleaded to look directly into her eyes, which she looked back at his.
“Okay, fine, maybe I will, just give me what belongs to me,” she said, and Raymond handed her the document. She tried to walk away as Raymond grab her on her waist, and she froze.
Their lips were now close to each other. Looking at each other, Raymond slowly leans forward, bringing his lips closer to her own. She tried to resist it, but it was too late as their lips finally joined with each other, Raymond kissed her.
She didn’t respond to it at first but finally responded to it, kissing him back, which Raymond smiled, rubbing her back, and immediately pulled away from the kiss. What has come over me? She asked herself as she ran out of the house.
“No…! Tessy coming back, it’s too late to go alone, please, “Raymond shouted, and she stopped, it’s true that it was late cause the time was midnight. She turned and walked back to him.
“Please spend the night here. We have a guest room. Please don’t go now. It’s dangerous “, he said pleadingly as Tessy looked at him after a series of arguments accepted to the sleepover.
7:00 am was the time as Tessy rushed out for school to meet up with her lectures. She was in a hurry, not looking forward and watching her tracks, still thinking about the night event. How could she possibly kissed Raymond back? How will he take her?
As a slut or what? She asked herself, but it was too late for her to recall that she was still walking on the road as she bumped into a figure and was about falling when the person grabbed her on the waist as she regained balance looking at the person rescued her.
Episode 5 : Tessy Caught Between Two Admirers
Tessy looked closely to see Desmond holding her on the waist, and his eyes fixed on her own. They stayed like that for a minute before she realized that he was still holding her and that she has a lecture to attend.
“Thanks, please let me go,” she said, looking into his eyes as he looked into her own too before finally letting her go. She tried to walk away when Desmond hold her back as she turned and looked at him, seeing the pleadingly look on his face, she knew that he still wants her to go with him for lunch.
“Tessy, please remember what I said yesterday. Please, I will send you the address on where to meet me, please,” he said, looking at her.
“Did I tell you that I’ve agreed yet “?she said, a little bit harsh.
“that’s too harsh for a lady to say. Just try. Hope to see you there, “he said and walked away while Tessy kept looking at his retrieving image.
“Why are these two people disturbing me at a time? Maybe I will start hiding from them to avoid any embarrassment, “she said and hurries down to the lecture hall.
Everywhere was full except one sit near, which happens to be next to Patricia. She settled down, brought out her notepad and other writing materials to start writing.
“Hey, Patricia, we meet again,” she said.
“Yeah, Tessy, a nice thing you are not late to class today, “she said, and they both chuckled at her statement.
Tessy phone beep in alert as she slid it open looking at the message from Jerold “College life has taken away your time from me.
You missed my calls without calling me back even to text me is a problem now. I guess it’s over enjoyment ” the message reads and Tessy frown but deep down she knew that Jerold is telling the truth cause it’s up to a week she started school but didn’t call Jerold. She slid her phone inside her jean pocket and concentrated on what was on the board.
Tessy was so tired after several lectures, and she slumps on her bed to relax from the stress of the day. Her stomach was telling her to fill it, but no food was in the house. She started yawning cause she was starving and tired. The time was already 4:43 pm which she did not have any other lecture for the day.
Her phone started ringing, and it was her mom when she smiled and picked the call.
“Hi, mom.”
“Yew baby, how are you doing “? Mrs. Jerald asked on the phone.
“I’m a fine mom, and you “? She asked.
“I’m fine too, sweetheart, but Jerold is not happy with you,” Mrs. Jerald said.
“Mom, I know, but it’s not my fault. It’s overstressing. Please, I will make it up to him, I promise, “she said
“Okay, dear, but please don’t do anything that will hurt him.”
“Okay, mom, I’ve heard you.”
“Bye, sweetheart, and please take your studies seriously.”
“Okay, mom, bye,” she replied and ended the call. Just then, two messages beep in simultaneously, one message from Desmond and one message from Raymond. She opened Raymond’s own first.
“Hey pretty, remember 6:00 pm today at “High class joint, I will be expecting you ” the text ended, and she scrolls over to Desmond’s own.
“Please, Tessy, I will be expecting you by 6:00 pm, and please don’t keep me waiting. I will send you the address soon,” the message ended. Tessy was so confused she was nervous cause the two people want her at the same time, she didn’t want to do anything silly as she kept her phone and then head to the kitchen to prepare herself something to eat, but she wanted to try Raymond own out.
Tessy was dressed in a long white gown and a pair of flat shoes that added to her beauty. She was described as a queen herself. She looked stunning as she stepped out of the house, locking the door, her phone beep and it was the message from Desmond “High-class joint please meet me there now I’m there ” the message reads as she was wondering whether to go or not.
Why are the two people at the same place and same time? Could it be that they want to use her? Could it be that they want to trick her? Many thoughts were flying in her head as she kept thinking about the situation’s outcome. Fine, I know what to do,” she said and boarded a taxi to “HIGH-CLASS JOINTS.”
Raymond kept glancing at the door and, at the same time, looking at his wristwatch to check the time whether Tessy will still be coming or not coming again. The time was already 6; 15 pm but Tessy was not found. The music that played in the house made the house comfortable for customers to enjoy their stay. Blue bulb light illuminated the house, likewise the AC that made it more relaxed than it was supposed to be.
Desmond also walked into that same joint and then sighted an empty table that has two chairs. Expecting Tessy too, he sat down there again. He was in simple clothing, black polo back trousers, and a black face cap as if he belonged to the black family.
Just then, Tessy stepped into the environment, scanning it very well, the place was cool for her liking, and everything was just okay and normal. She stood at the door and then stepped inside the house and was welcomed by the pleasant scent that emerged from the house and the lovely song that played along.
Her eyes instantly caught Raymond glancing at his wristwatch occasionally, and she knew that it’s here that he’s expecting. Her eyes also saw Desmond, who was sitting at the far end of the house, looking down and sipping his drink as if he’s not expecting anyone.
She was disturbed cause the two guys being at the same place. If she accepts one and rejects one, they will end up fighting for her, and she didn’t want that to happen. It’s high time I make my own decision before things get out of hand,” she said to herself just then Raymond’s eye caught with her own, he signaled her to come to his table, she started walking towards Raymond table when someone grabs her from behind.
“Hey Tessy, what are you doing here,” Patricia said.
“Hi, Patricia, what are you doing here too”? She replied to her question with a question.
“I’m here to see my boyfriend, and he’s there,” she said, pointing to a particular site, but the sit was empty as nobody was found there again.
“Who are you talking about? nobody is there,” Tessy said, and Patricia was shocked too because when she entered, the guy was there, and now he’s nowhere to be found.
“Excuse me, Tessy, I’ll be back soon,” she said and ran out of the joint in search of her boyfriend.
Looking again, she couldn’t find Raymond on his seat, and the seat was empty, it was the only Desmond that was still there, she didn’t come there for Desmond, so she decided to take her to leave. She proceeded to the door when Desmond’s eyes caught her own, she averted it and looked elsewhere for him not to see her, but it was too late cause he had already seen her.
“Please don’t stand there and keep me waiting. Just come over. I’m waiting, “TGE’s message reads, and she looks up to see Desmond looking at her to come. She finally walked to his seat. She sat down, folding her hands and looking down, pressing her phone.
“What will you like to take? He asked.
“Thank you, and I’m okay,” she replied, and Desmond frown.
“What “?
“I say I’m okay, and I won’t take anything,” she replied a bit harshly, and Desmond gulp down the lump that was in his throat.
“Okay, fine, no problem,” he said, and sh3 continue pressing her phone.
“Tessy, “he called in a soft and romantic voice, and she looked up to meet his gaze.
Desmond holds her in both hands, looking at her in the eye.
“Tessy, you are so beautiful. “
“Thank you.”
” I don’t have much to say but, I want to tell you that you are such an angel, dear. The first-day k saw you, I could think straight again. And all my heart longed for you, Tessy, and you are the one that captures my heart.
Please, Tessy, give me a chance to love you, give me a chance to show you, love, give me a chance to be the man in your life. I promise never to hurt you, “he confessed, looking at her as she looked down, expecting to hear her response, but she was quiet all through.
“Please, Tessy says something,” he pleaded.
“I’ve heard you, Desmond, but…
“But what Tessy “? he cut her in.
“Nothing, sorry, I’m not ready for it,” she said, looking away to avoid his angry eyes.
“Tessy! ” another masculine voice called her from her back. She turned to see the most shockest person she didn’t expect to see by then.
“Jerold! what are you doing here? I mean, who are you looking for “she stammered, and Jerold shook his head in disappointment.
“So……
“No, let’s leave here. I can explain it. Please don’t create a scene “she but him short, dragging him out of the joint.