Chapter 24.Good time.Adrian's POV.I woke up in the morning and was with smiles, I was so happy because I spoke with Dr. Raphael throughout the night and it was just very nice and I can't help but keep on looking forward for more.I laid still in bed, ruminating on all we talked about, and how he kept on teasing me nonstop about a lot of things, he even teased me about changing my wardrobe since he said all my dresses were old, and needed to rest from stress, then he said that they are lucky to have me. I still remember how he said it, "Don't you think all your clothes are old enough to be relieved of stress? Though they are pretty much lucky to have you, because they get the chance to hug you every time, something people like us are still dreaming of doing, and still, we don't know when that dream will become a reality, I wish it soon will."I just laughed it off, and then he laughed too and said, "If you allow me, I will make that dream come to a reality tonight."I held my phone
Chapter 25.Heartbroken.Adrian's POV.I didn't argue with Ryan when he said that he would see my lecturer with me because I already knew that I would outsmart him and run away before he could notice it. So I kept my cool and just allowed him to keep on dreaming.Immediately we got to the parking lots, I jumped off the bike quickly dropped his helmet on the seat, and ran away, "Adrian!" He called frustratedly after me while I laughed but never looked back to check on him, I know fully well that he would still be on the bike, staring at me confusingly and in astonishment.When I got to a safe place, I halted to catch my breath as I still smiled. That's nice. I thought and chuckled. I put my dress in place and rearranged my hair before continuing on my journey to the Art Theater where I would be meeting Dr. Raphael.When I got to the door, I stood for minutes as I tried to cage my emotions. Now, let's do this. I thought and went into the hall.Everywhere was void of people when I entere
Chapter 26.Stop staring at me like you want me!Adrian's POV.I woke up due to the light knock on my door and Galton's voice came up, "Sis, open up, are you awake?"I stretched myself as I yawned, feeling so sore and weak, "Hold on, Galton, I'm opening it in a minute."I rolled off from bed and went to the kitchen to wash my face to make it look less pained, and arrange my hair, then went back to the room to open up the door for him. "Good morning." I greeted and allowed him in as I walked away from the doorpost and found my way to the reading chair to sit."What happened to your bed?" That was his first question.I stared at the bed and yeah, it was completely broken, "I mistakenly broke it last night, I was tired when I returned and this happened," I chuckled lightly with my eyes still on the bed, "It's not that bad, trust me." I know that's a big lie, it was looking so bad, and even last night's sleep was different, it hurt my back and neck, though the pain in my heart suppressed
Chapter 27.Go out with me. Ryan or him?Adrian's POV.Ryan looked dumbfounded for a minute before he laughed nervously, "You know what? I will just drop you at work while I go to school." I glared at him, allowing my disapproval to be seen, "No thanks, I will find my way to work by myself. Just go to school now, so that you won't miss your practical."I began to walk out the door and he followed, "I'm sorry, I just allowed my emotions to get over my reasoning." He said.I snubbed him, not finding his excuse appropriate, as that has been all his excuses lately, and I was beginning to grow uncomfortable every time he changed his attitude from how I knew it to be, it was just so unfair, he was my friend first God's sake and presently, I'm conscious of my attitudes and actions, I don't want to be victim of any pain again."Just leave Ryan, I'm not in the mood for all these," I told him.I got out of the house and locked the door after him, I knew from his aura that he was not feeling so
Chapter 28.A date with him.Adrian's POV.I was silently contemplating on who to go out with between the both of them and they allowed me to think all I wanted. I glanced between them both and sighed. I knew that if I went out with Ryan, I was indirectly leading him on, and would end up hurting him more than I would if I didn't go with him, but if I went out with the arrogant man, I could easily shush him off without any care about his feelings or whatsoever and he won't mind too, he was too pompous to be broken. With that, I concluded.I turned to Ryan and saw the hope glaring all over his face. "I'm sorry," I began and his face dropped, "I will just go with him, you should go home without me too, because I don't think I will be returning here after 'keeping his company' like he wanted. Take care." I leaned to him and pecked his cheek before turning to leave.The arrogant man chuckled mockingly, "Beat that, boy!"He wanted to hold my hand but I didn't let him, "Just move, I will fol
Chapter 29.He wants to play me again!Adrian's POV.We left the restaurant after eating and throughout the journey to my house, we were silent. He kept on operating his phone silently as he glanced at me at intervals while I stole a peak at him."Just drop me here, I can manage from here and find my way home," I told him when we got to the junction that led to my home.He stared out of the window as he stared around the neighborhood, before returning his gaze to me, "I don't think that will do, the neighborhood is too silent for you to walk in it alone, not to talk of this late at night and you are too beautiful to be ignored by the hoodlums, so no, can't do.""But Linc, I....""No but," he then faced his driver, "Drive us in."I had no other choice than to direct him to my house and when he pulled over at the front of the house, I was a little bit worried, worried about what he would think of the place from the outside. He stared at the house and muttered a "Wow!" Then he returned h
Chapter 30.I want to talk to herRaphael's POV.As soon as I was done answering the student who questioned me, I turned back to where Adrian was sitting but she wasn't there anymore, she had disappeared. What the hell is happening? I thought worriedly.We were okay for two to three days ago, we even talked and chatted at night and she had promised to come to school earlier the next day to see me, but she never showed up, and since then, she has been acting weird which was so sudden to me and it gave me a lot of concern as she has been missing extra classes too.I remember yesterday, I waited for four hours in the library, hoping that she had been delayed with something and that she would show up in no time, but surprisingly, she didn't, and she has been ignoring my calls too, only God knows if the phone I gave her id still with her, maybe she had trashed it like she's trashing me right now.I don't know what I did wrong to her, but all least, she should have given me the honor of tell
Chapter 31.Wanting to please him.Adrian's POV.I returned home, thinking of what to do with Dr. Raphael, but I just resolved to ignore him and forget all about him, he had done more harm to me than good and that was like a bad omen.It was in the afternoon when I got back home, to meet only Galton, he was in the sitting room, doing his assignment and he was just returning from school because he was still on the clothes he wore in the morning to school."Hey sis, is everything okay? You're home early today, don't get me wrong, I love it."I chuckled, "I got off from class early and since I resigned from my other jobs, I'm as free as a bird." I explained to him, spinning around the sitting room."That's nice. Could you use this moment to prepare me something to eat? And before you ask, yes, I can cook but I am not in the mood to cook right now, so, thank you."I glared at him but headed to the kitchen without a word, I let him be because I would be bored if I didn't cook and it was no