TIDES OF LUST (Episode 11)

 

It’s through doing make up, that God Actually made all women the same. 

They all can waste a decade just applying few things on their face, as if they are carving out the map of Nigeria. 

I sat on the bed pressing my phone, and at the same time waiting for Sandra to finish wearing her makeup.

“Can we go already?”.......I asked, sounding pissed.

“Hey! Don’t sound like that na. just give me a minute and I will be done”.......she replied.

“This is what you told me five minutes ago”........I complained.

“I’m done already”.....she announced, and we left my room.

As we walked out from my lodge, it was just like we stole the show. Everybody got their eyes glued to us. 

Sandra noticed the attention we were getting, and made matters worse by slipping her hand into mine and we walked down like a couple. 

We didn’t say much as we both enjoyed the attention we were getting.

When we got to my department, I pecked her and pulled her close to me in a warm embrace, then I asked.

“When are we seeing again?”

“You have my number, so it’s up to you”........she replied.

“Then be expecting a call from me after my lectures”.......I whispered.

“Don’t worry, I won’t pick if you call. Moreover, I miss my room”.......she replied, smiling sheepishly.

“That’s not fair, my own room will be lonely without you”.......I complained.

“Then you are welcome to my own house”........she muttered, and giggled.

We talked some more before parting ways. When I entered my class, I pulled out my phone from my bag, and sent her a message.

“Thanks for everything you did. The cooking, the company and the Good séx......I’m so grateful and wish we can do this more often. Have a nice day sweetheart”

After some minutes, she replied my  text message with her's, which reads.

“The few days with you was so splendid, and one of my best. Thanks for all the fun my sugar boy”

I read her text severally, with a warm smile on my face. It's just unfortunate she was far from me, I would have given her a wet kiss on her lips.

A lecturer stepped into the class, While I was still glued to my phone, reading Sandra's message. I quickly kept my phone in my bag, so I can concentrate on my lecture.

It was just as hectic as my normal Mondays as I walked out from my last lecture for the day. 

I pulled out my phone when I felt a vibration inside my pocket. It was a message from Charlotte. 

I was surprised and a bit nervous. I opened the message, and it read.

“Hello Pascal, what’s up.......sorry I have not been reachable for a while now, I have not been around. Hope you are good?”

I hissed loudly, feeling irritated after reading the message and slipped back the phone into my pocket.

“I think I have to be tough”........I muttered, as I walked on going to my lodge.

Some things are easier said than done. When I passed by Charlotte's hostel, I wanted to walk past, but I suddenly stopped on my track. 

Something in me started urging me to call her. After these whole days of calling and not getting a reply, I think I need some explanation, as to where she went to. 

That was the excuse my mind kept telling me. Without further procastination, i pulled out my phone and dialled Charlotte's number.

“I’m in front of your hostel”........I muttered coldly into the phone, as she picked the call.

 

“Ok, my room is 335”........she replied.

“I don’t think I can come inside, just come out Abeg”.......I retorted.

“I’m tired, and I don’t have the strength to walk down the stairs.  please just come upstairs”.......she pleaded.

“Well then, I think I have to get going.......I only wanted to check on you”........I said nonchalantly, and abruptly ended the call 

Before I could take a step forward, my phone started ringing and it was Charlotte calling.

“Yes?”.......I said coldly, as I picked the call.

“Did someone annoyed you? Why the rude attitude towards me?”........she asked worriedly.

“Nobody annoyed me......I just don’t want to enter your hostel, period”.......I replied.

“Hmmm!! Ok.....please give me a minute, I'm coming down now”.......she said, and dropped the call.

She came down looking as cool as always, but I wasn’t going to allow this beauty of a girl to intimidate me. I was determined to be plain and blunt.

“Good evening, what’s up?”.......she greeted.

“I'm good, how are you doing?”.......I asked.

 

“Fine jare, how was classes today na?”......she asked.

“Normal, just as it has always been. Did you have any today?”.......I asked.

“No, actually I was supposed to have one but I didn’t go”.......she replied.

“Why, are you ok?”......I asked.

“Yes I'm fine, just being lazy”.......she replied.

We talked briefly for a while, without bringing up the main issue of her absence in school. 

I up sanded her to bring it up but it seemed she would rather I ask before she would say anything about it. 

But on a second thought, I changed my mind. We ain’t dating yet and so it’s all her business. 

I don’t want to start acting the jealous boyfriend yet. I took a glance at my wristwatch, and I noticed it  was already 7:09pm.

“I think I should be on my way”......I muttered tiredly.

“Are you sure you are ok?”........she asked, as we both stood, gazing at each other.

“Yea, I’m fine”........I said curtly.

We said the good nights and parted ways. I left for my lodge, and she headed back to her hostel.

To Be Continued............