Shadow Of Love

Episode 15

Now, I smiled in satisfaction as I watched my room from the door. I had accomplished one aim, next was to start making friends and I would start immediately, but for the main time, I’ll be crashing in the sitting room till my room is ready for launching. I took my bath and went into the kitchen. I quickly made noodles and settled down in the sitting room to eat my first meal for the day. I felt relaxed. There was nothing more satisfactory than knowing you are self contented. I was already halfway into my meal when Franca and Flord came in. I greeted them and Flord responded in his usual friendly manner while Franca hissed and went into her room.

Flord sat down beside me and we started a conversation immediately.

Flord: You didn’t tell me when you came back yesterday.

Me: I’m so sorry. Things weren’t the way I expected so I just had to wait for today cause I knew you’d come around.

Flord: It’s alright. So what’s with you and Franca?

Me: I should be asking you that.

Flord: How? What do you mean?

I didn’t speak. I just continued with my meal. When I was done, I dropped my plate and turned to him.

Me: How could you be so selfish. I thought Charles was your best friend?

Flord: Yes?

Me: Then why did you get involved with Franca?

He wasn’t expecting my question so he opened his mouth in shock.

Me: There are lots of girls in this school, you would have simply gone for one, yet you chose your best friend’s girl. That is so…..

Franca: I wonder what business of yours that is.

I looked at her, she was tying only her towel and had this wicked look on her face.
She stepped fully into the sitting room and walked straight to me.

Franca: You should learn to mind your own business.

I stood up and faced her. Is this the girl I’ve known for years? How come I don’t know her anymore? What had happened to her sweet side? Why did she change all of a sudden?

I picked up my plate and walked away, not wanting to raise more dusts. I washed off the dishes immediately and came back to the sitting room. She was sitting on Flord’s legs and they were saying something I didn’t hear.

I sat down, picked my phone and logged in to my WhatsApp. There were messages from the pub admin groups, from Lois, my course rep, then from my mum.