Shadow Of Love

Episode 16

My course rep was asking that I call her that she had something to tell me.

Lois was a girl of my age, she was chocolate like me but more beautiful. I was taller than her with a foot or thereabout. She was intelligent but I’m sure I would beat her anytime. She was also very classy since her mum was a member of the house of representative in her town. We had never gone past the “hi” and now, she was asking that I call.

I dialled her number immediately and she picked.

I left the sitting room and went to the sit out.

Me: Hello.

Lois: Hi Pamel. How’re you?

Me: I’m good. You….

Lois: Yes. Forgive me. I would have called but I’m having issues with mtn that’s why I asked that you call me.

Me: Oh. This mtn crew sef.

Lois: Bunch of fools. Once my subscription for this month ends, I’ll just switch to another network.

I smiled at the voice in which she said it.

Lois: Let me not bore you with my long talk shaa. Can I see you? Maybe in school tomorrow.

Me: Is there any problem?

Lois: Ehm not really. I trust its something you can handle.

Me: I’m a very curious person. Please tell me now.

Lois: Alright. But you should know, I’m not one to encroach on people’s private lives but I’ve observed you for a while now and you’re a very nice person, just that you love to stay on your own.

Me: Hmmm.

Lois: Your best friend. It’s about her.

I looked behind me to check if Franca was close.

Me: What do you mean?

Lois: My friend and I were in the cafeteria this afternoon when we heard her talking to a girl about you. I can’t really place it but it’s not a good one. I heard an attack that’s why I decided to reach out to you.

Me: An attack? And you were asking me to wait till tomorrow to tell me?

Lois: Are you both having issues?

Me: She wants my boyfriend.

Lois: Strange. You both are the kinda friends everyone wanna emulate. I really don’t like it now.

Me; See, I’m grateful for this information but please, tell me more, do you know how it’s going to happen or when?

Lois: Pamel, I don’t know or I would have told you. Just be careful and try not to be alone at any time. You get?

Me: Jesus, who will I be with nau? I don’t have any other friend except her. Jesus save me please.

Lois: I’ll see you in school tomorrow alright?

Me: Okay. Thanks very much. I’ll manage till morning.

Lois: Or maybe I can come to your place and walk you to school.

I heaved a sigh as I was already thinking of how I’ll walk alone to the bus stand that’ll take me to school.

Me: Thank you Lois. That’ll be very nice of you.

Lois: It’s alright. Good night then, I’ll see you tomorrow morning.

Me: Good night.

Lois: And please, don’t confront her yet.

Me: I won’t. Thanks a lot.

Lois: You’re welcome.