#JUST_BEST_FRIENDS
Author: Sam Freddy
CHAPTER 28: INDECISION.
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Slowly, Candice's eyes opened and the first person she saw was a stranger sitting beside her, before spotting Yomi on the other side of the bed, sitting next to her as well.
She noticed that there was a medical drip connected to her left arm, which she found somewhat awkward.
“She's awake.”
Yomi heard the nurse and looked at Candice at once. “Goodness! At last!”
Candice coughed, confused. “What happened?” She asked, feeling light-headed.
“You fainted.” Yomi got up, stroking Candice's forehead. “God, you have no idea how happy I am to see you talking. How do you feel?”
“A little weird.” Candice tried to
#JUST_BEST_FRIENDSAuthor: Sam FreddyCHAPTER 29: HEART TO HEART.———Twelve minutes.That was how long Idara had been waiting for Yomi.One hour ago, Idara received a phone call from Yomi, in which he'd asked her to meet him at Unilag's Love Garden by nine o'clock. He'd mentioned something about having a heart to heart conversation with her, but he didn't really specify anything. Idara, however, had figured that their meeting would be about the shocking pictures she sent to him earlier.This was 9:12 PM but Yomi still hadn't arrived, and Idara had called him several times, all to no avail.His number just wasn't reachable at all, and she was getting tired of waiting in this garden, all alone.She'd almost lost all hope when a familiar figure swaggered in through
#JUST_BEST_FRIENDSAuthor: Sam FreddyCHAPTER 30: MOVING ON.———Today's lecture was more like torture for Idara. She was physically present in class, but her mind was in another different realm entirely.Of course, her thoughts dwelled on the heartbreaking occurrence between she and Yomi last night. She'd thought about it for a long time until she dozed off, thinking that a good sleep would probably help her cool off, but the reverse was the case this morning.How on Earth was she supposed to stay away from Yomi, her best friend, her companion; someone she actually sees every blessed day in this bloody department? Just how?It was like having a mirror in one's room and ignoring it for no solid reason, or trying to avoid one's shadow for no just cause. How possible could that be?It r
#JUST_BEST_FRIENDSAuthor: Sam FreddyCHAPTER 31: PEACE OF MIND.———To Tayo, Idara's call was nothing but a miracle from heaven.Earlier on, he'd been living his normal routine at work; dedicating his undivided attention to his customers, minding his own business as usual, until he got Idara's call.Little did Tayo know that he'd end up chilling with Idara in a cinema tonight.They'd actually just finished seeing a movie titled The Fault in Our Stars, and they were both left spellbound after the experience.“God, that movie is amazing!” Idara confessed, twirling on her way out of the cinema. “So amazing!”Tayo laughed at Idara's antics, watching how her creamy ocean blue mini-dress swayed around her body. “I couldn't agree more
#JUST_BEST_FRIENDSAuthor: Sam FreddyCHAPTER 32: CONSEQUENCES.———One week later. Thursday.As early as six thirty at dawn, Yomi and Candice arrived at Candice's new apartment with a big smile on their faces. Why? Because Candice's apartment had just been fully set up yesterday, and because she was finally moving in today.Candice, in particular, stomached so much excitement that surpassed Yomi's joy, mainly because she was at the winning end without spending a dime on the house. It actually took a great deal of guts for Yomi to take cash from his business account which he eventually used to furnish Candice's crib, and that was because of Candice's constant nagging which always drove him insane and restless after he almost went broke due to the robbery he experienced last week.Yomi knew full-well that
#JUST_BEST_FRIENDSAuthor: Sam FreddyCHAPTER 33: COMPLICATIONS.———In her messed up state, Isioma suddenly felt someone's hand on her shoulder, comforting her. She looked up at once, only to see the person she least expected: Michael, Candice's step-brother, who she'd once tongue-lashed in public.It swiftly dawned on Isioma that karma was, indeed, real. She wondered what he was doing here, sitting beside her, with a camera in his other hand.Was he here to torment her too, like his sister? Or did he even have a hand in her predicament, as some sort of revenge against her?Honestly, it was hard to tell, especially with the grim look on his face, and that was why Isioma shoved his hand away almost immediately he touched her.“Hey, chill.” Mike said calmly. “I
#JUST_BEST_FRIENDSAuthor: Sam FreddyCHAPTER 34: RECONCILIATION.———11:39 AM.Tayo pulled his car to a halt by the roadside, opposite a brown bungalow, which happened to be Idara's actual home.“You're sure this is the place?”“Yeah, that's my home.”Earlier on, Idara had received a phone call from her father, in which he'd revealed a huge shocker to her, and now she was here on her father's request, feeling indifferent to the core.“Are you all right, Elle?” Tayo put his hand on hers, super concerned. “You look spazzed.”“I'm fine.”“Are you?” Tayo squeezed Idara's hand mildly, earning himself a mystified look from her. “Don't pretend. Talk to
#JUST_BEST_FRIENDSAuthor: Sam FreddyCHAPTER 35: A WAKE-UP CALL.———Sunday, 8:20 AM, exactly three days after Idara's family's reunion.“So that's the house over there, down the road.” Mike announced, as he and Isioma alighted from a tricycle. “The big-ass one with the fancy painting and stuff.”“Oh.” Isioma's eyes traced Mike's index finger till they landed on a unique two storey building. “Are you sure?”“If I wasn't sure, will I be here with you? Of course I am.”“Perfect.” Isioma said, savouring the classiness of her surroundings. “What a nice estate. No wonder bikes and tricycles aren't allowed here. Anyway, what now?”“Now, let me give my sassy step-sister one l
#JUST_BEST_FRIENDSAuthor: Sam FreddyCHAPTER 36: DEEP REGRET.———Rocking a blue bucket hat with extra dark sunshades, a navy blue long-sleeved jacket, a white baggy shirt inside and black jiggy jeans, coupled with a matching pair of white socks and black and white Nike shoes, Isioma sauntered out of her lecturer's office like a boss, feeling on top of the world.Mike, who had been waiting for her on a bench for over ten minutes, jumped up on seeing her. She had a big smile on her face, which prompted Mike to ask, “It's about time! So how did it go?”“Well, it seems I won't be having any more trouble from Mr. Rochas, pal.” Isioma reported, pocketing her sunshades. “The big bad wolf has surrendered, miraculously.”“Aha! You see? I told you my plan would work!&rdqu