Love- life on campus: Episode 9 ************ Girlie, what happened? I called you during the hollys but your number wont connect. Even if your phone had a problem, you should have atleast called me through your mamas phone now Edith nagged eyeing her friend, who just arrived campus- Betty sighed, unpacking her bags. Betty.. Edith yelled. Please, Im not in the mood now, I need to rest Betty replied sitting on the carpet. Edith sensed trouble, any problem? she lowered her voice. Frienie, this holiday was hell for me, momma siezed my phone, I had endless sermons, I cried almost everyday...she even called me an aristo... Betty scratched her ears and now she reduced my provision by half, pocket money too she reduced...Oh my! she ran her hands over her face. Serious? But why now? Edith looked worried. What else? Cos she saw Jay-Jay, cos Emeka called and because Im growing bigger and fairer Betty explained waving her hands. unbelievable! Edith muttered. Na you know that one! Betty murmured rubbing her forehead. ************ Baby what happened? Ive been calling... I no longer use a phone! Betty cut Emeka short. She wasnt ready for any useless question. But why? Emeka looked suprised. a choice! I dont need a phone. she snapped But.. he started Emeka, we need to talk she cut him short again. Yea? He looked kind of worried. Can you just give me a break? I mean..errm, if we can part ways for now...I mean... she became short of words and fell silent. She wasnt sure of her actions, but she had to choose between Emeka and her Education, her mum had threatened to withraw her from school if she dont stop making boyfriends. Emeka stared at her blankly. Are you saying we should break up? Yea... No hurt intended, just wanna be alone for now she felt her heart pounding Did I do something wrong to you? Emeka asked confused. Oh yes! You did, you made her sieze my phone! You made me loose her trust! She wanted to blurt out. No...just that, things aint okay.. she explained quitely avoiding his eyes. Emeka felt the sky crushing him down, was it some kinda bad dream. Baby Im sorry if I wronged you, please he made to hold her hands but she stepped away. Please, let it just end here, now... she sniffed, wiping a tear. Emeka too was teary. Baby, he whispered. Dont leave me, if you do, I might not survive it he pleaded. you would survive, you were living before I came, my absence wont make much difference, just let me go! she said amidst tears. Baby.. But she turned and ran blindly towards the hostel. *********** So what are you telling me? Jay-jay asked her. I left Emeka... came Bettys timid reply hmn..because of what your mum did to you? he said harshly You are a disappointment! He blurted out. Oh yes you are! Thats how youre gonna pay that guy? After all the time wasted? After all he did for you? I guess one day, youd ask me to leave you too his eyes turned red No... Betty was crying profusely, she had ran to Jay- Jay, to tell him her problems. And now, he was mad at her. Anyway, thats your headache not mine. I was wrong all along, I thought you were good..but...I wont wait for you to ask me out of your life, atleast after using me to get rid of your enemies.. He drew a sharp breathe Leave my house! Dont come looking for me again! Never! he barked out showing her the door. Jay? Youre asking me out of your house Bettys face was full of painful suprise. and out of my life too. he added walking her towards the exit. He pushed her out roughly, slamming the door shut. ************ ****** Edith gaped at her sobbing friend disbelievingly. This girl is wierd! She thought. So you are now Jay-Jays Enemy? she asked, her voice almost a whisper. I dont know...he said he doesnt wanna see me again.. Betty whimpered. se ori re buru? You thought he was joking? Edith galred at her. I dont know if Im mad too...everything- everyone is against me. Betty wailed Edith felt sorry for her friend. What could she do to help. everybody is not against you, atleast Im not. Im still here for you. her lips quivered. My mother wants me to be a 5 pointer, she believes my relationship with boys is my stumbling block.. Betty lamented. Life is wicked she concluded before lyimg down on bed. She hugged her teddy, it was a gift from Jay-Jay. She wished the teddy would turn into Jay-Jay. Jay, Im sorry.. she sobbed into the teddy stop crying, everything will be fine huh?! edith assured her. ************ Things actually went on fine, Edith was right after all. Betty was in her final year, writting her final exams, she was now a sequential 5 pointer. Her name was a popular one in her department. She was sitting beside the twin statue, she was exhausted after writting two papers that morning. She ran her hands on the statue and Emekas face flashed across her mind. This was their favourite spot. They had their first kiss behind the statue. She could vividly remember how it felt, tasted and how her lips got swollen in the process. She smiled gently, trying to wave his face off her mind but it lingered, bringing sweet memories back. She could remember his seductive looks that made her felt special, how he complimented everything she did either good or bad. She sighed. She learnt from Edith that he left for his youth service last year. He must have moved on with another girl... She looked around her, wishing hed appear. She saw Tiger sauntering towards her, perhaps he was here to kill her. Her heart raced fastly. She quickly stood up, picked her bag, ready to go when he called out. Sisi how far na he got to where she is. Hy... she sounded nervous. how you dey? he was smiling. Fine Person no come dey see you again, na book cos am? he queried. She managed a smile. hmn, ever since Jay-Jay bin travel, you no fit come greet person ba? he continued. He travelled? she couldnt hide her suprise. Ehn now! You know say him graduate last year na, so him papa say him no go do NYSC, now him be medical practitioner for UK. Tiger explained. Wow thats nice! was all she could say. Anyway make I dey go, If Jay-Jay call you, tell am say I dey hail he said before walking away. Gosh! So Tiger never knew she and Jay-Jay aint together anylonger? Wow! That means he kept it a secret. But wait! UK? Thats too far, she might never see him again. She thought as she walked slowly towards the hostel. *********** Betty was sitting alone in the room, shes done with her exams, she was just waiting for Edith to conclude hers before she vacate school. There was a knock on the door. Come in a short fat girl peeped in. Is Betty Amah here? she asked in a baritone voice. Betty looked at her amused Yes, Im Betty. somebody is looking for you, he said you should meet him at the biological science garden her baritone voice was deeper now. whats his name? Betty asked me dont know, go and see for yourself the girl replied impatiently, before taking her leave. Betty wondered who it was. Perhaps it was one of her numerous coursemates. Or one of those JJCs she gave tutorials. She quickly adjusted her skirt, wore her shoes and walked out. *********** She saw him pacing up and down the garden, the cool evening breeze blew his deodorant sharply into her nose. She stood still, deciding what to do. He turned sharply, their gaze met. Those eyes! She looked away. Baby? he too was undecided. As if suddenly drawn by a cord, she ran into his waiting arms. Im sorry he whispered She searched his eyes Emeka, Im sorry for... He placed a finger on her lips Shhh, we all make mistakes... Emeka smiled. Thank you. tears streaked down her cheeks. Dont cry he wiped her tears. I came to take you with me.. he took her hands. me? she whispered. uhm, so that we can spend our lives together, I think we should be one body He explained searching her eyes. Are you asking me to marry you? she sounded coy. yea, please... he brought out a saphire ring. will you marry me? he knelt on a knee. Yes she whispered tears streaming down her face. He started to insert the ring into her fingers.. Boom! came the sound of a gun shot. Betty shivered. Emeka held his stomach and sloped towards the ground. Only then did she realise he was shot. Emeka she gasped She bent over him Emeka? she whispered in fear. But he was unconcious. Emeka! She shook him vehemently. Please open your eyes she whispered. Emeka dont leave me here, please dont leave me.. she wailed throwing her self on his body. She heard a siren blasting the air. Next thing she heard was You are under arrest. Her head was spinning, she didnt stand up from Emekas body, she kept begging him not to leave her. A policeman dragged her up, handcuffed her hands, and led her towards a waiting van. Tears blurred her vision. She kept screaming. Emeka please dont leave me, dont let them take me away... Emeka...biko nu oooo shut up the police office yelled at her. She made to jump out of the van but a resounding slap stopped her. She staggered and fell, her head bashing a rim...she tried to open her eyes...everything became dark, she passed out. Episode 10 @
Posted on: Sat, 02 Aug 2014 21:02:55 +0000