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Blurb: "Evening, Alison," Joel said with a charming smile, his eyes locking onto hers. "I couldn't help but be drawn to your energy from across the room. Mind if I join you?" Alison, surprised but intrigued, looked up from her textbook. "Sure, why not?" she replied, a hint of curiosity in her eyes. As they engaged in conversation, Joel skillfully blended sophistication and charisma. "You seem like someone who appreciates the finer things in life," he remarked, gesturing to the opulent surroundings. "I couldn't help but wonder if you'd join me for dinner sometime. I know this charming little place that serves the most exquisite cuisine." Alison, initially cautious, found herself intrigued by Joel's proposition. "Dinner sounds nice," she admitted, a playful glint in her eyes. "But I hope you're not expecting me to be impressed by your wealth." Joel chuckled, appreciating her candor. "I value authenticity, Alison. Let's make it a date where we can enjoy good conversation and perhaps discover common interests beyond the surface." "A good conversation?" Alison murmured to herself. "Sure ! ...Alison said with a reassuring smile and excused herself as she stands away from the table when she saw her best friend, Melissa approaching. "Ermm,I guess it's a goodbye,I have to go now." She calmly said. "No problem, let's make it on the day scheduled ". With a deep smile Joel said and watched Alison walk to her friend. "Love story begins."!
ALISON'S POV.
I was glad when the time came for me to go back to campus. The day had begun with a cloudy sky. As I set out about midmorning, the sky began to show signs of an approaching thunderstorm. It broke up the town just as I reached the campus and entered the passage leading to the hostel. I rushed in, scarcely escaping the downpour. I was absorbed into the warmth of the room. As for my previous attendance in class, I had a lot of assignments to do before school resumed, but none of them were done because of how busy I was in the house.
Huh! I gasped for breath, stood in the room, and surveyed the sky. It was dark gray with the rain which fell as if someone up in the sky was letting down an endless sheet of curtains.
I signed the wall clock and it was getting to 11 am,
"Melissa should be on campus by this time but she isn't here ", I realized that something was drawing g irresistibly toward her." Was it the suspicion that she went to her boyfriend's place or something might happen on her way here? I soliloquized
I kept wondering how in the world it was going to be possible for Melissa to hide something from me.
I was left in a deepened sense of mystery, both as a result of all that I had heard of her and what I had seen of her. I wished to stay longer and learn more but I had a lot of work to be done.
I started packing and sweeping and did everything supposed to be done in the hostel.
The thunderstorm had blown itself out. The sun came out and I had to dry the napkins I used for the cleaning.
I took a bucket and headed towards the path to fetch water when I saw Melissa approaching.
"Melissa! Why are you now coming?
I was told you left early from the house to campus but I didn't see you when I came!
"Tell me, where were you?
I furiously asked her.
She kept quiet and I felt something bad in me,
I realized that she was weeping.
"Won't you talk to me? I retorted!
"What's wrong Melissa?
She could not bring herself to utter a word.
She threw herself heavily against me sobbing quite loudly now
"Well, if you won't talk to me it's okay, it will all be over Melissa.
"Everything is going to be alright, " I said to console her.
I helped her with her bags and took her to the hostel.
I served her the breakfast I prepared and made sure she had enough rest, I left her to fetch water and I came back to see her sitting quietly on the bed with his cheeks supported in her palms.
"Now tell me, Melissa, what's bothering you?
"There is nothing wrong Alison! I will be fine,
I'm not in the mood, I want to be alone so you can go.
"I will get back to you when you're okay, the cold air is taking me away to have a rest.
"Okay, Alison!
"In case you wake up and I'm not here, it means I'm off to the shopping mall.
"I've heard you, Melissa "
"Okay dear friend "
"Bye".
I walked straight to my room feeling bad about Melissa's sudden change.
~ TWO~
The cold air nipped my bare skin, leaving goose pimples on my body as I took my bedspread to cover myself, I slept almost 3 hours but I wasn't satisfied. That's an unusual thing to be but today the chilled climate got me.
It was one of those rainy seasons in my town and also no classes were held because school just resumed,s o I decided to have a
"Could it be that the weather made me feel like sleeping all day? I questioned myself and signed at the barricade clock."
"It's getting to 4 pm", I screamed and started rolling myself onto the bed,
I was already done with my cleaning and washing and had to prepare a meal to be served in the evening. The previous activities made me feel tired and I was also stressed
With the little strength that I had, I jumped from my bed and went to melissa's room but she wasn't there
I was quite disturbed but I was relieved in no time.
I went to the kitchen and started preparing the supper, I went to serve it on our dining table and set off to the 'bangs' to braid my hair when I met Melissa on my way
'Melissa, what kept you so long? I thought you were shopping but there is nothing that shows
'Alison I have good news for you, stop thinking about the shopping stuff because you're going to love what I'm about to say.'
'I was on my way to the junction for a Bolt when a Mercedes-Benz halted just behind where I stood,
I couldn't believe what I saw. I marveled then!!
'The son of Mr.smith who owns the biggest shopping mall was the one who came out from the car,
Looking at how young and cute he is, I think you would love to be with him as a girlfriend"
"Melissa So this is good news? I guess you're okay now!
'Alison stop acting like a kid', be a woman!!
"Do you know something? He's in this institution and also a first-year student offering political science ", I even wonder why he loved to choose this university!
"It's good though, but with the levels and how rich his Dad is I don't think an arrogant son of a rich man will prefer this noble institution as we call it "
"So because of him you didn't go shopping right ?" you're not serious in life"."Why are you saying that Alison?
Melissa stunningly questioned her friend.
"You're asking me or telling me? "Don't be deluded by these guys, be vigilant and stop being a fan of these rich guys please".
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