Episode 6 : A Growing Friendship
“Tessy, what’s this, and why are you here”? Jerold asked after she had to drag him to a cool place.
“Jerold, it’s not what you think, “she pleaded.
“Then explain it for me to understand, “Jerold bark in anger, and Tessy could detect it from his voice and his actions.
“Jerold, I’m sorry you met me at the wrong place, but that shouldn’t mean that you should judge me according to where you meet me,” she said, looking into his eyes.
“Can we settle this at my place, please”? Teddy pleaded, and Jerold was confused, but she had known and trusted Tessy for a long time and knowing very well that she can’t cheat on him, so he decided to let it go that way.
“Tessy, you know I love you, and seeing you with another guy being so close is just like that. He will take you away from me, and I don’t feel comfortable with it,” he said, holding her two cheeks and looking into her eyes.
Tessy returned the eye contact, thus creating more forum for their love to flow in the air. Slowly they lean to each other until their lips finally meet, Tessy’s lips were moistened, and the pink area showed very clear. They kissed for what seems like an eternity or that they will never see each other again, but that was true because Jerold has loosed her.
Jerold finally broke up from the kiss, looking unsatisfied, but that was not the main place it should have been done.
“I gotta go, Tessy. I have something to attend to,” he said.
“Okay, dear. Bye. “
“I love you, Tessy. “
“I love you, Jerold,” she said as Jerold walked out of sight.
“Stay away from that girl dude, she’s mine,” Raymond barked, looking at Desmond, who didn’t even care whether he’s talking to him or not.
“And what if I refuse to adhere to your instruction? What will happen, “? He asks, sipping his drink.
“You will have yourself to blame for it, man,” Raymond threatened.
“Don’t you think it’s a silly thing for guys to fight over a lady? Why not allow her to make her own choice? Desmond asked, standing up to look at him in the face.
“I repeat myself stay away from that girl or…
“Or what “? Desmond cut him short before he knew what was happening. Raymond sends out a punch, but Desmond was so fast to catch his hand in the air.
“Not so fast, dude,” Desmond said, bringing down his hand.
“It’s a silly thing for two guys to agree over an issue, especially coming to girls stuff, so I’m not a fool. Enjoy your day,” Desmond said and walked away from him, leaving him behind.
“Hey, girl WhatsUp with you? You have been busy these days even to stay in the room. We don’t find you again, gist us,” Juliet said, looking at Tessy lying on the bed facing the ceiling.
“Babe says something, and we are waiting to hear you, or did they taste you without paying you “? Evelyn added, and Tessy looked at her in angry eyes.
“It has not gotten to that extent girls, stop deceiving yourself. The point is just that I’m confused, “she said
“Confused about what? Tell us, and we are here to help you,” Evelyn said, adjusting to where Tessy was.
“Hmm, okay, the situation is just complicated because two guys are after me and at the same time making things hard for me to understand,” she said, looking at Evy and Julie.
“You mean Desmond and Raymond “?Evy asked, and she nodded.
“And how did you get to know”? Tessy asked in the alert.
“Have you forgotten so soon that they both came here looking for you “? Evy said, and Tessy remembered it.
“Oh, I remember now, sorry for that, but I’m really confused they are troubling me,” she said, and Evy held her on the shoulder, looking at her.
“But who do you love amongst the two of them “? she asked, and the question caught Tessy unaware because she wasn’t expecting such a question yet. Seeing that there was no response from her, Evelyn decided to let it go.
“Okay, I think you should follow your heart and let your heart decide it,” she said out loud.
“Yeah, you are right,” Tessy concluded.
“But as for me, I think I will go for Raymond cause he is damn rich, and his father is the vice-chancellor. He can even help us with some stuff, ” Juliet ranted out, and Tessy couldn’t help to smile at her funny attitude.
“Shut up there, Juliet, it’s not all about money. It’s about what you feel for each other, “Evelyn said.
“I know, but Raymond is the best…” she said again.
“Shut up. Who told you that”? Evelyn fired.
“Shut up too. Who are you to command me “? Juliet said, standing up and facing Evelyn as if they are about to fight an intercontinental championship in wrestling.
“Hey girls, that’s enough. I think that’s okay, it’s my case, and I will settle it not for you guys to fight over it, “Tessy said, and they both space from each other after exchanging deadly glare between each other.
Patricia could be seen pacing up and down with her phone on her ear, trying to reach someone, but it was not going through.
“What’s this all about? How could Raymond possibly invited me, and now he is nowhere to be found? Is this how his friends go on a date with their girls? He better changes oo or else,” Patricia said, resting on the wall.
She has been waiting in a high-class joint expecting to see Raymond, who invited her there, but Raymond was nowhere to be found. It was already getting late which she didn’t like it a bit just then Raymond came from behind and hold her on the waist which made her to startled in fear.
And after seeing that it’s Raymond her mode changed to that angry one again, probably Raymond understood why she’s like that. He doesn’t need a soothsayer to tell him why, so he went ahead in apologizing.
“Baby, I’m sorry for keeping you are waiting for long. I’ve been busy with my dad in the office,” he said, and Patricia didn’t seem to buy the idea.
“Come on, babe, I say I’m sorry, please,” he pleaded again, looking into her eyes and holding her two hands.
“Why must you always come up with excuses when it gets to me “? She asked, and he was quiet for a while.
“Where you not the one I saw earlier this evening in this same joint which happens to escape immediately I entered “? She asked, looking at him to find the truth. Instead of that, Raymond frowned.
“What are you trying to tell me now? That I was here earlier and after seeing you, I ran away? Is that it “? He asked, raising his voice a little, which made Patricia adjusted backward.
“Did the person wear this type of clothing? He asked, turning for her to see his clothes. After examining it, Patricia noticed that it was not the same as the other person’s wear, so she wore an apologizing look.
“It’s obvious that you are tired of this thing cause you are full of complaint,” he said angrily.
“I’m sorry Raymond, it has not gotten to that, I love you still as before, and nothing can change that story of true love,” she said, and Raymond smiled after hearing that.
“Can we go now “? He asked, spreading his hands.
“Sure, we are good to go, “she replied.
“Then smile for me,” he said, and Patricia let out a charming smile, which made Raymond chuckle.
“That’s my girl, let’s go,” he said, and they walked hand in hand inside the joint.
7:50 pm…
The night was already dark and scary due to different sounds made by the animals, both aquatic and terrestrial. Every part of the street was dark, including some hostels, which happened to be only candlelight illuminating the room. But in a particular busy where the darkness took over, a fire was burning with firewood’s help, which lighted the environment.
Deep inside the bush, where nobody could think that people were there, Raymond could be found standing in the middle of a circle made by heavy and strong guys who sat down around the fire as if they wanted to play moonlight play in the night. All were dressed in red from head to toe, which means that something is happening at that particular hour of the night.
“Dragonlords”!
“We are poisonous than poison!
“Dragonlords “! Raymond shouted again.
“We are poisonous than poison! They shouted in response.
“Dragonlords”!
“We are poisonous than poison! They all chorused and then exchange hands with each other and then returned to their seats again.
“I summoned this great meeting because of what’s on the ground and that it should be solved with immediate effects,” Raymond said, looking at every one of them.
Dragonlords was known to be the most notorious and worst cultist gang on the campus, but the secret is that nobody knew that Raymond was the only son of the vice-chancellor.
None can ever think of it even if such a person is being told, and they will not believe because Raymond is one of the cool types who doesn’t talk much nor make trouble but little did they knew that he is more dangerous than they thought.
“Capone, we are ready to handle and carry out the mission, ” Lighter said, who happens to be one of them who had broken teeth and a skull hairstyle. He was not smiling nor laughing.
“There’s this new girl that I’m crushing on, but it seems like one rat is also crushing on her too. “
“Who be that cock to crow when the boss and Capone is on stage, Capone nothing do you, we dey your back,” arrow concurred.
“So let’s be ready to in case he refuses to listen to my warning so that we will strike when it’s time to do so,” he said and sat down on the ground while silence took over, and sooner did they smoke began to filled the area as they began smoking like never before.
Desmond not home, his day was bad, thinking that Tessy will accept him, but due to how he sees things, it will not be easy for him to have her as his own. He changed into his nightwear, not minding to eat because he had already filled himself in the restaurant.
Meanwhile, Desmond is an orphan who struggled to send himself to school cause his parents died while he was in jss1 in secondary school, so he had a passion for education that was why he wasn’t ready for defeat.
He did all via best to make sure that he makes it in life no matter how much it will cost him. He finally jumped on the bed and covered himself with an image duvet while Tessy’s image appears in his memory again. He sighed and closed his eyes to erase the picture. He switched off the bedside lamp and drifted to deep sleep.
Episode 7 : Unexpected Confession
Days run into weeks, and things were going on smoothly. This time around, Tessy had become so close to Raymond than Desmond. She has not even given Desmond time again to discuss with her talk less of having his time. At the same time, Patricia was not herself. She felt that Raymond is cheating on her, of which she didn’t know the person that Raymond is cheating on her.
On the other end, Jerold has been communicating with Tessy like never before, which Tessy didn’t even understand.
Juliet and Evelyn have been monitoring Tessy’s movements to be close to Raymond than Desmond, but they didn’t have anything to say since it’s her life, let her be.
“Hey, babe, where are you dressing to “? Juliet asked, seeing Tessy in a hurry standing before the small dressing mirror doing some makeup.
“To somewhere, “she replied, still concentrating on her makeup.
“And where could that be “? Evelyn asked.
“And why do you care to know? Are you my mom”?she asked Evelyn, who was now looking at her.
“I think it’s Raymond you want to visit, right “? She asked, and Tessy was quiet as she picked her handbag and headed out of the room.
“Be careful, Tessy “! Evelyn yelled from inside cause she knew how dangerous her decision might be.
Tessy boarded a cab, which stopped and winded down the glass.
“Texas roadhouse,” she said and hopped in, relaxing on the sit nodding her head to the music that was playing inside the car, which she enjoyed it. Tessy’s long drive was enjoyable because of the sweet and melodic tracks the driver played inside the car.
“Yeah, stop there. I’m okay,” she said, pointing to a massive gate that was right in front of her. She stepped down and paid the taxi man as he drove away, she looked at the address and looked satisfied. She walked near the gate, and a guy was relaxing on the wall with his back on the wall, he had a white cap on, and his face was on the floor. His two hands were folded, and Tessy walked closer to the guy.
“Hi, please excuse me,” she said, and the guy nods his head without looking up.
“Please, is this Mr. Richard’s house “? She asked, and he nodded, and just then, the guy lifts his face to Tessy’s most significant shock. It was Desmond. She adjusted backward in fear.
“Desmond? what are you doing here? Are you stalking me “?she asked in fear. Just then, the gate open and Raymond walked out wearing only a white singlet and a pair of jean trousers. His facial expression showed that he was furious seeing Desmond at his gate, waiting for the same girl he was expecting.
Seeing Raymond, Tessy ran to his back and stayed there looking out at Desmond, who didn’t even care.
“The explanation is sure now, Desmond, I think so you should find your way home,” Raymond said, mocking Desmond, who didn’t shake nor move. A woman was nothing for Desmond. It’s him that has been surviving all this while without a woman. It’s not now that he will die when a woman has rejected him, but he truly loves her. Since she’s not ready for him, he has no choice but to back off.
“Tessy !” he called, stretching his hands to her, but she ignored it.
“I’m sorry, Desmond,” she said, shaking her head as Desmond left immediately.
“Welcome, baby,” Raymond said, leading her inside the house as the house was just superb.
“Feel at home, what can I offer you,” he asked.
“I think a chill juice is okay for now, “she said, sitting down on the couch as Raymond left for her offer and returned soon with her proposal and placed it on the table as he poured it into two glasses giving one to Tessy and took one.
“Thank you. “
“You are welcome,” she said.
“Dude, forget about this girl I’ve told you already. Just calm down, bro,” Mike said to Desmond, who just returned from his journey. Mike is Desmond’s roommate, with who they have been staying for so many years, and they all like brothers to each other.
“Bro, I know, but I like that girl a lot, ” Desmond said with his hands on his head in a confused state.
“I know, bro, but you have to let it go. You don’t need to drag a girl with a guy. What If the guy is dangerous and you lose your life because of a mere girl” Mike said, and Desmond find truth in what he said as he relaxed on the couch.
“Take it easy, bro. Think no more,” he said, patting Desmond on the shoulder as he nodded his head in agreement.
“Let’s toast for your usual self, bro, ” Mike said, bringing out red wine and pop it as it makes a loud sound in the air. He poured it into two glasses as they lift it to the air.
“Wow, to the best paddy man I ever have called Desmond, ” Mike said, lifting his cup. Desmond said the same with Mike’s name in it as they both drink and smiled, and Desmond didn’t even remember whether he was the same guy that came back home moody because Mike was doing a great job by entertaining him with jokes as they both laughed out loud.
“Babe, I’m having a strange feeling about this Tessy relationship with Raymond, ” Evelyn exclaimed out to Juliet.
“Me too, but I think nothing is going to happen. She will take care of herself,” she assured her and continue with cutting her nails.
“Babe, why saying that Raymond is cheating on you “? Angelina asked Patricia, who was busy sniffing, and tears were formed in her eyes. They were in Patricia’s room because she invited her over.
“He’s not picking my calls, neither is he is inviting me over as usual, ” Patricia said in a shaky voice, and Angelina can easily detect that she’s hurt.
“Babe, it’s okay, don’t kill yourself because of a man. Let’s just follow him slowly and see what he’s up to,” Angelina said as Patricia cried on her shoulders.
Tessy was enjoying her life with Raymond without thinking twice. Raymond’s phone vibrated and it was a call from Patricia, he ignored it for the first time, and it kept on ringing, disturbing him, and Tessy didn’t like it.
“Pick your call now,” Tessy said, trying to touch the phone, but Raymond stopped her from doing so.
“It’s not important. It’s one of my friends,” he lied, stroking her hair as she rested her head on his chest.
The day was becoming dark. It was already 7:00 pm. Tessy has spent more hours than expected in Raymond’s house.
She announced her departure, and Raymond walked her to the road and boarded a cab for her pecking her goodbye on the forehead.
Tessy entered the lecture hall as early as 7:45 am. She located her seat near Patricia but was surprised to see that Patricia was not in a useful mode even her eyes were red, showing that she has been crying for love.
She settled down on her seat, placing her hand across Patricia’s shoulder.
“Hey babe, what’s wrong? Why the sad mode and red eyes “? Tessy asked.
“My eyes are red “? She asked, and Tessy nodded in a yes gesture.
“Oh, something flew into my eyes on my way to the lecture, ” she lied to her, and Tessy could easily detect that she’s lying.
“I’m your sister and friend Patricia. You can count on me anytime. Now tell me what’s the problem, what’s bothering you “? She asked again and fresh tears formed in Patricia’s eyes also.
“Hey babe, chill down, tell me what the matter is, please don’t cry, “she said, cleaning away her tears.
“Tessy, I’m hurt,” she began, and Tessy was listening.
” The guy I trusted and loved so much, the guy that I so much cherished cheated on me,” she exclaimed out, almost crying and resting on her shoulders. Reality struck Tessy that she has also treated someone like that, she has made someone undergo heartbreak too, which is Jerold, and she regretted it.
“Oh my gosh, that’s the worst of it all baby, I’m sorry, babe, that’s too bad, but you need to be strong for me, babe, “she said.
“I know, but I didn’t expect it so soon. After everything we shared, he decided to dump me just like that,” she cried, and Tessy knew that she’s hurt to the last extent that if care is not taken, she can harm herself.
“And if I may be asked, who could that be? What’s his name? Tessy asked as if she would beat him for Patricia because seeing her hurt is terrible.
“His name is Ray…
“Good morning class, ” the rest of the words was returned to her stomach with the presence of the lecturer who just entered the class, and everywhere was silent, thus making the hall to be quiet.
Episode 8 : True Colors
The rest of the lecture was so dull to Patricia as all her thoughts were on Raymond and how he dumped her just like that without any reason after using her. The tears that were held in her eyes were bound to drop anytime soon if care is not taken.
On the other hand, Tessy wondered who Patricia was trying to refer to as the person that cheated on her because the name wanted to sound like that of Raymond, but the lecturer distracted her from telling her the person’s name.
Could it be the same Raymond that I know? No, it couldn’t be because he said to me that he hasn’t date any girl before,” Tessy said to herself and then stood up, heading to the door with her books, trying so hard to tell Patricia not to kill herself because of a man.
Desmond was now concentrating more on his studies, and he has forgotten about Tessy so soon to the extent that even if he’s being told that he once fell in love with such a girl, he couldn’t believe it. Mike, his best friend, was doing an excellent job by encouraging him to sit tight in academics that he can be the man all the world will be looking for one day through education.
“Hey man, you look bright today. What’s the matter “?Mike asked after a handshake with Desmond, who was busy doing some assignments on his notes.
“It’s nothing bro, I’m just my normal self as usual,” he replied, and Mike didn’t take that as an answer.
“And I guess that you are in love again with another girl, ” Mike said, smiling, hoping to hear Desmond saying yes, but he stopped writing and looked at him, chuckling.
“In love? When my father has told me not to fall in love again but rather concentrate on my studies,” he said smiling, and Mike knew where he was driving, thus making him smile along with him.
“If I may ask, who is this your father “? he asked.
“Who else do you think? If not you,” he said aloud, and they both end up laughing together.
“You are not serious, and I don’t blame you, silly boy,” Mike said in response as he drops his school bag and relaxes on the bed.
The taxi dropped Tessy at her father’s compound, whom she lost some years ago, the environment has not changed, and everything seems the same. She scanned the environment as she stepped inside the vast compound after being welcomed by the cool breeze that blows from inside the compound. She just decided to visit her mom though she didn’t inform her about it. She just wanted it to be a surprise to her which she knows that Mrs. Jerald always likes surprising things.
“Hello, anyone home “? she said, holding the doorknob and turn it down to see her mom on the cushion relaxing and watching TV.
“Hey mom,” she called, walking to her, and Mrs. Jerald spread her hands wide to welcome her daughter, who just visited her, and they embrace each other, feeling the family bond again.
“You didn’t inform me that you were coming, dear. “
“I just wanted it to be a surprise to you, mom. “
“So how’s school and everything, my baby girl “? Mrs. Jerald asked, sipping her drink and pouring it into another glass for Tessy, who didn’t hesitate to take it.
“Mom, everything is going on fine, and school is full of stress, mom,” she replied, and she nodded her head in collaboration. After discussing rando,m stuffs Mrs. Jerald entered th3 kitchen with her daughter to prepare lunch that they both will eat. They were done after 30 minutes, which was just fried rice with delicious stuff that accompanied it.
Only the sound of spoons that were heard making noise in the dining room where mother and daughter were eating, Mrs. Jerald kept glancing at her daughter bit by bit, and she finally broke the silence.
“Baby girl, when last did you guys called each other or meet “? She asked, and Tessy didn’t understand.
“Me and who, mom “? She asked.
“You and Jerold, of course,” Mrs. Jerald replied, thus making her face reality now, and her mom noticed that from her actions and behavior that all is not going well. However, Jerold complained to her some time ago. She thought that it was resolved, not knowing that the situation was still the same. Now here is her daughter Tessy being haunted by her action.
“Talk to me, Tessy. I’m your mom,” she said.
“Mom, we are fine, and everything is going on fine,” she replied, faking a smile, but deep down, she was hunt by her speech and words.
“Are you sure, Tessy “? She asked, and she nodded her head in a yes gesture.
“Are you sure, Tessy “? A male voice said from behind them, which startled both of them. I and of course, they knew who the voice belonged to. It’s Jerold that owns the voice.
They both turned to see Jerold standing and leaning on the wall. He overheard everything, and Tessy response to her mom’s question. Tessy’s heart began racing fast, and fear enveloped her. Jerold walked down from where he stood to where they both were sitting.
“Tessy, are you sure of what you just said “? Jerold asked, and the house was as silent as a graveyard. Teddy couldn’t find her voice, neither she couldn’t withstand Jerold presence. She knew that she had betrayed his love for her, and she’s not worthy to stand with him anymore.
“I’m sorry, mom. I gotta go,” she said and grabbed her bag, running out of the house as fast as her legs could carry her.
“Tessy! Jerold and Mrs. Jerald shouted that Jerold ran after her immediately, she was out of sight, but Jerold kept running until he found her on the road.
“Tessy, please wait,” he said, walking close to her. He loved her though she betrayed him.
“Jerold, I’m so sorry it’s coming late. I wanted to tell you earlier since that day we met. I didn’t plan for us to end up this way, but it’s not my fault. Jerold, I’m sorry. I know you loved me, and I love you too, but you have not been giving me the time I needed, you have not been giving me the love I needed, you have not been showing me the care I needed.
You choose your carrier over our love, Jerold. I’m sorry it’s over between us. I’ve found someone else that is less busy, so I’m sorry, Jerold, it’s over between us,” she said, and the tears finally dropped.
Jerold watched her speaking as if he was dreaming or as if she was drunk but she was not and she was telling him her heart, which was so hard for him to believe. He so much loved and cherished her, and she’s his first love, and he knew that she was cheating on him, but he accepted it that way. He didn’t want it to end so soon, but here is Tessy telling him that all is over.
Jerold couldn’t believe his ears as he couldn’t move nor say anything. His eyes were fixed on Tessy, who was now looking at the floor after telling him her heart. The pains were just unbearable for Jerold, but he controlled it for the sake of being a man. His eyes were wet with tears, and everything was just meaningless to him at that moment. Tessy wave down q cab, who stopped, and she hopped in, telling him her destination after waving at Jerold.
“Bye, Jerold, I need to go,” she said, and the car zooms off.
“Tessy “! He yelled, but she was out of sight. That pain alone was so unbearable to Jerold.
Tessy was sniffing inside the taxi as the man finally dropped her in school, she paid the man. She left for her hostel. Getting there, she greeted her roommates and jumped on the bed after noticing that her eyes are red and swollen without them knowing the cause but decided to let it go for now. They just need to allow her to get some rest.
6:00pm…
Tessy’s ringing phone brought her back from her dream world, and it was Raymond calling her though she was not herself. She didn’t hesitate to pick the call. It was Raymond’s birthday, and it was going to be a boom and wow because of his personality and who his father is.
He always celebrates it every year, and none dare to miss it because it’s still impressive. He always celebrates it in his father’s house, just some meter away from the school.
“Hello, cutie,” Raymond’s voice sounded on the phone.
“Yeah, Raymond. “
“Remember tonight, “? He asked in a lovely tone.
“Yeah, I know about that, and I can’t forget it. I will be there in no time,” she replied.
“Okay, take care, see you soon,” he said and hung up the call.
Tessy sat on the bed, now fully awake, as she walked into the bathroom to have a quick shower to attend her new boo to be a birthday party.
“Man, today is Raymond’s birthday. I hope you will be there “? Mike asked Desmond, who seems uninterested.
“No, bro, I won’t be chanced,” he replied without looking at him.
“Come on, bro, I know it’s because of that girl stuff. Chill man and focus on life. Don’t allow anything to weigh you down,” Mike said, and after so many arguments, Desmond decided to follow him to the party when the time comes.
Cool music played in Raymond’s compound, the blue light that illuminated the area could be seen rotating at each interval. The evening breeze as cold, the loud music that blasts out, or the foreign speakers were calm and mode changing.
Chairs surrounded the swimming pool, the color was blue, and the high table was there even the stage do some students who can sing who will perform live was also there too. Security was so tight to enable safety. People began coming gradually, especially the students, and sooner the arena was filled with so many people that it couldn’t contain many people again.
Though she was feeling hurt in the heart, Patricia still decided to go to the party just to set her eyes on her one-time love, who happens to cheat on her but got the shockest news of her life. She was struggling with the security men to pass into the venue, but he was not allowed to enter after being told that it’s the order of their boss, Raymond, that they are working on.
“I’m sorry, miss Patricia, you can’t enter the venue. Our boss instructed us not to allow you in, ” one of the men who were dressed in black voiced out to Patricia, who felt her legs weak and she felt embarrassed already because some people’s eyes were now feeding on her as if she’s acting a movie. She couldn’t bear the pain again as she ran out of the place, crying her eyes out.
Episode 9 : Trust and Betrayal
The music playing was a cool one at Raymond’s party. Sooner did Tessy arrive wearing a long white gown and a gold necklace added to her earrings. She was looking extremely hot in the dress as all the male attention drifted to her, wondering who she is.
Raymond was not wrong in his dress. He had a gold earring on his left ear and was dressed in white shorts and polo with his name stamp on it.
Drinks filled everywhere as they all drank and satisfied themselves. They pop the wines, and the sound blast in the air. Guys were chanting his name like never before. His father, too, was present, and he invited some of his friends to his son’s birthday party, who were top government officials.
Patricia got to the house. Her tears were like an endless river that the man she loved most had dumped her and even made life more miserable for her to bear. She collapsed on the bed and drifted to a long sleep.
“Hey, I need your attention, everyone,” the MC voice said aloud on the speaker, which made everywhere to be silent as all listen to what he has to say. A special sit was decorated and located in an outlying area where lights of different colors were rotating, and that was where Raymond was sitting. Smiles didn’t depart from his lips, and camera lights were flashing at him at all intervals.
Tessy, who was also sitting in the crowd looking at Raymond, smiled, increasing her heartbeat. Raymond was smelling money all through.
After the donations being made by the guest, which was a significant amount of money, Raymond was finally called to the stage to say a word or two to thank those who honored his invitation. People screamed his name, and some snap him using their phones. Raymond was so pleased as he stepped on the podium and everywhere became calm once again to listen to what he has to say.
“Let me start by saying a very big thank you to all of you who are here to celebrate with me as I become a year older. I’m grateful, but before I say anything else, I will request Tessy Jerald to come forward and stand by my side,” Raymond voiced out.
Tessy couldn’t help a smile as she walked through the crowd walking towards the podium, and finally climb it standing next to Raymond, who crossed his hands on his shoulder, holding the microphone with one hand. They looked much Like, and they were a perfect match for each other.
Mike glanced at Desmond to see him being jealous of Raymond and Tessy, so he tapped him on the shoulder, bringing him back to reality.
“Man, don’t be jealous. Your turn is coming,” he Assured Desmond, who didn’t bother to reply to him but kept looking at the two new love birds.
“So I’m pleased to have this pretty damsel by my side, and I must say that I’m lucky. I don’t have much to say than to say enjoy your stay here ” he ended his speech, and he was being applauded as he stepped down with Tessy behind him, holding hands together. He looked at Tessy knew the eyes and placed a soft kiss on her lips that she reciprocated to it without minding the crowd.
Raymond walked around the place with Tessy, who didn’t help than a smile, and camera lights kept flashing on the both of them. Some ladies were even crushing on Raymond, praying that he noticed it, and some wished to be like Tessy, who’s always by his side.
Security was following her from behind just in case of any emergency. He sighed. Desmond and Mike were sitting at one angle though they didn’t drink anything nor eat, but seeing them there, especially Desmond, his nose changed instantly to an angry one as he walked to the both of them.
“Hey, what are you doing here, dude, and who invited you here,” he said aloud to Desmond, who didn’t even care to look at him so as not to look as if he’s talking to him.
“Man, I’m talking to you. What are you doing here ” he asked for the second time, thus increasing his angry mode, and he tightened his fist, ready to react anytime.
“Calm down, Raymond, don’t create a scene. It’s your day,” Tessy said, slowly looking at him in seductive eyes, hoping he listens to her, but he ignored it.
“Dude, I told you that I’m not coming, but you forced me here now see the insult and embarrassment I’m seeing,” he said to Mike, who knew that he was the cause of Desmond’s embarrassment.
“Calm down, man I invited him,” Mike said In a low tone.
“And who are you to invite someone to my party “? He asked, raising his voice, and it attracted people’s attention who wondered what was happening.
“Now leave this place now “! He ordered in a deep but commanding voice.
“I will go but know that you are just enjoying this for a short period. You are not Mr. Louis’s son. You were newly adopted because he lost his son some years back. Don’t you think that the boy will one day be found and you will be helpless “? He said and chuckled, then continue.
“The funniest part is that the guy is schooling in this same school, but they don’t know each other, he doesn’t know how his father and his father doesn’t know him. That’s the news I heard, and I hope you know it too, so don’t be a too proud man,” he said, and the words affected Raymond.
It could be visibly seen as his hands tighten in a fist as if he’s in a wrestling field. That’s the third time he hears that news. Could it be true that’s Mr. Louis is not his biological father?
He was so angry at the instant Desmond to open his mouth and say such to him, he felt like squeezing him in his palms until he does, but he didn’t have such power.
“Guards, get him out of here,” he commanded.
“Hey, stop there, none of you should come close to me, or you will regret it, ” Desmond said, standing up.
“Take it easy,” Tessy said, caressing him on the chest.
“I say now, “! He commanded as they walked to Desmond, trying to hold him. Desmond sends a heavy blow to one of them, which landed directly on his nose as blood rushed out, and he landed on the floor, seeing that others retreated backward.
Desmond stood up, followed by Mike as they both left the place immediately.
The party was finally over as everyone retired to their different hostels to enjoy their sleep, not after being filled with food and drinks; they left to prepare for their lectures the next day.
Raymond was still angry and mad at the same time, Desmond words were hunting him real hard, and it was the truth though, he walked to and fro in the house without resting as he kept pondering on Desmond’s words.
Tessy seeing his mode had left to her room though Raymond didn’t plan on letting her go for the night, it was a night that Raymond planned to make pleasurable to Tessy, but Desmond showed up from nowhere and ruined everything.
He couldn’t bear it anymore as he placed a call to his partners in crime, asking them to tighten their seat belt for the upcoming event. He slept off.
Next-Day…
The day was bright as usual as everyone began their daily duties to gather for themselves, so were the students preparing themselves for the day’s lectures. Tessy was not left out, too, though.
On the other hand, Jerold had been fighting with the breakup. He was looking pale and unhealthy because he loves Tessy; he couldn’t stand to see her with another man. He was hurt, he tried calling her several times, but her number wasn’t going through though her phone was on, Jerold’s call couldn’t reach her.
Mike and Desmond were on their way to the lecture hall. They were dressed in a pair of white long sleeves and black trousers, which they tucked in as if they were working in the bank. Mike was a bit taller than Desmond, but Desmond had a nice and attractive body structure. His beards made it all that he’s a handsome guy.
“Guy, the way you talked to Raymond yesterday was a blast, ” Mike struck a conversation.
“And he deserves more than that cause he’s an idiot, just because of a lady he wants to embarrass his fellow guy. “ Desmond said and continue without repeating a single word as they both walked to the lecture hall.
8:00 pm same day…
The house was so hot for the two guys Mike and Desmond, as they were sitting outside receiving a cool breeze just with their singlets on. The environment was so dark and scary, but they didn’t mind cause they were guys.
” I think we should take a stroll downtown, Desmond, ” Mike suggested, and Desmond too liked the idea as they both dressed up, locking the door, and head down the streets to have an excellent time.
Desmond was a wise guy, which Mike didn’t know nor understand, but he was a devil in his way though he doesn’t look like one. They all had fun in the streets walking and gisting about random stuff as the street lights kept reflecting on them, Desmond checked his time, and it reads 10:00 pm, which means they have spent two hours on tour.
“Man, it’s late. Let’s go,” Desmond voiced out, and without time wastage, they both left for the house. On the way, the environment was so dark and scary; look, they didn’t have any light with them. They were still walking when they heard people following them on the back without them knowing who they are, but Desmond knew who they are which Mike didn’t know.
“Stop p there the both of you “! The voice commanded, which was so deep and scary.
They didn’t mind as Desmond continued walking, Mike already was shaking in fear, and Desmond noticed it and chuckle as if only he knew who he is.
“I said stop there “! The voice came again, and they finally stopped turning back to see ten big hefty guys all dressed in black and on their head are red beret and axe on their hands as they walk towards the two guys.
Mike, this time around, was bound to fainting cause he was so afraid and frightened.
“How dare you speak to the dragon lord’s king when he speaks, “? The leader said, walking towards them this time around, very close to Desmond as he kept hitting the axe in his hands.
“Today marks your end of the stay on the universe,” he said.
“Get them,”! He commanded. Just as they were speaking, Desmond let out loud laughter, which startled all of them, and wondered what was funny at that time. Desmond didn’t look scared a bit after all they said and all their threats. He kept on laughing until he couldn’t laugh again.
He stopped laughing and looked at all of them from head to toe.
They were all annoyed as they walked in annoyance towards him, just then, another group of ten hefty guys wearing red and green berets came from behind and surrounded Desmond, and they were in the middle as the two groups covered them.
Episode 10 : The Dark Secret
The dragons were surprised to see the axemen also present there. They were also the second most robust fraternity on the campus. Mike and Desmond were in the middle while the two groups surrounded them. Mike feared that Desmond also belonged to one fraternity, thus generating more fear in him.
Desmond drags Mike out of the circle, walking out on the two teams leaving them to fight their battle, which was not small.
The fight between the axemen and the dragon lords was not an easy thing. Five men were killed from the dragon lord’s side, while four men were looked at from the axe men’s side as they all fought for their lives.
Mike couldn’t say a word to Desmond since they got home, he was still shocked, and Desmond noticed it. Could it be that all this while he has been living with a cultist?
Does it mean that Desmond too belongs to the axe men fraternity?. All these questions were running through his head, but no answer to it. He finally summoned the courage to ask Desmond about it.
“Man, what was that”? He asked in a shaky voice.
“What was what “? Desmond returned the question. Of course, he knew what he means, but he needed him to say it correctly.
“I mean, who were those guys back there that rescued us, those with red and green “? He asked, expecting an answer from
“And why do you want to know “? He returned the question.
“I demand to know what’s happening and who I’m walking with as a friend. Don’t tell me that you are the leader of that gang “? Mike said in an angry tone.
“Yes, man, I am. I’m the leader of the axemen fraternity,” he said aloud, and Mike shifted in fear because he couldn’t believe it that all this while Desmond belonged to a secret group which he doesn’t know anything about. Of course, Desmond noticed that he is disappointed in him, so he sighs and calms him down for the explanation.
“It all happened a few weeks ago,” he said.
Flashback…
Desmond returned from the lecture, and he was in a limp mode looking down because of Tessy’s thought. He loved that girl, but she chose Raymond over him, which made him go mad. On the way, he came across Austin, his childhood friend, who he didn’t even expect to see by then.
“Hey Desmond, ” Austin called, walking towards him, and just then, Desmond noticed that it’s Austin too.
“Austin, “? He called softly.
“Yeah, man, it’s me,” he replied as they shook hands with each other and embrace each other, which they missed for a long time, and Austin noticed his dull mode, which he later asked him.
” man, you look dull and weak whatsup? What’s the problem ” he asked.
“Dude, it’s all about one girl like that has made my day dull,” he said and took time to explain everything to Austin, including the girl’s name and the guy he chooses over him.
“What and who do you say it’s the guy he chooses you over “? Austin asked t9 be sure that’s it’s not the same Raymond he knew.
“I said it’s Raymond, the only son of the school chancellor, ” Desmond repeats it, and just then, Austin was shocked hearing who Desmond has gone in contact with.
“Man, that guy is so dangerous. He is a green snake,” Austin said out.
“What do you mean by that “? Desmond asked.
“Man, I’m just asking you to be careful since you’re my man. The guy is dangerous, he’s the leader in the dragon lords fraternity, and he is not to be joked with, ” Austin said aloud, and Desmond was shocked hearing that Raymond, who is a gentleman, can join such a gang.
” How did you know, man “?
“It’s easy to know when you are the same person as me,” Austin said, and the word confused him the more of what he meant by that.
“Don’t be the confused man. We need to talk,” he said, holding his hand to a nearby joint which he took time and explained everything to Desmond that he’s one of the leaders in the most substantial cult I’m the campus and he has got to know Raymond and his team since from the very beginning, but he’s not to be trusted.
“Don’t be afraid, man, my men will always be following you to anywhere you go if he wants to misbehave, which I know he will, ” Austin said, assuring Desmond.
Reality…
Desmond explained everything to Mike, who was just dumbfounded and stunned. He couldn’t speak nor do anything because he was confused that Desmond is a gang leader.
“Man, you scared the hell out of me by telling me that you are one of them,” Mike said and punch him on the shoulder, which. He ends up laughing, which means that Austin’s men rescued him, and they were following him in case of anything. Desmond does not belong to any fraternity.
One week passed, and Tessy’s relationship with Raymond was growing so fast and healthy that people noticed it, but Patricia was still in darkness because she didn’t know what was happening at all.
The thought of Raymond was still in her heart. She missed him so very much that she couldn’t just concentrate on her studies.
Patricia was in a hurry to go down to her friend’s house, which she was beyond time. She was in haste. Her books were in her armpits while sh3 kept glancing at her wristwatch to check her time to meet up with where she’s going.
She didn’t even know when she bumped into someone, and her books fell to the floor, she too was on the ground as she winces in pain trying to stand up.
“How dare you, we’re you blind “? Patricia asked, looking at the handsome guy that stood before her. She didn’t want to be carried away by his handsome look. He was with a red polo and black jeans trouser, on his face was a black face cap.
“Were you blind young man? Patricia said in an angry tone, which she was at fault, but she didn’t admit that.
“I should be the one asking you that miss, you bump into me while looking at your wristwatch, and here you are telling me something else,” Desmond said to Patricia, who was still on the floor without thinking of standing up.
“I’m sorry, miss, ” Desmond apologized, stretching his hands to her, but she ignored it, standing up on her own dusting her clothes.
“I’m sorry once again,” Desmond apologized again, and Patricia spat on his face and send him a hot slap, which came with a repeated echo.
“That’s for making me fall,” she said and walked away.
Desmond was really boiling in anger as he tightened his fist, but Patricia was nowhere to be found as she shook her buttocks left and right and then vanished.
“Dragon Lords “!
” We are poisonous than a snake,” they responded after it was being said by Raymond, who was not happy about his men that were being killed, and he declared war between the dragon lords and the axemen fraternity, arrow stood up.
“Dragonlords. “
“We are poisonous than a snake,” they responded.
“We all know that’s it’s in the law of our fraternity that all laws and rules must be observed. So with that, there’s an issue on the ground,” he concluded.
“And what could that be “?
“It was written, and we all have been doing it, so we are still going to do it. It was said that any member of dragon lords that have a girlfriend that before anything is done, it’s us that will have a taste of her body before the guy tastes it, ” arrow said, and the rest concurred with him.
“So in this case, I hereby said that the needful should be done. We all know that there’s a new girl that’s here, so it’s our turn to carry out the rule that governs the dragon lord’s fraternity “.