chapter 3

…The waiter took good note and went to get the order.

" So Zed, what made you choose a career as a journalist?" Asked Vania

Zed changed his cheerful face to sadness.

" I got it from my father" he said in a relaxed tone.

" Oh, I heard about the news of his death. I send you my sincere condolences Zed."

At these words, the memories fled to the surface. Zed remembered his humiliation because of her, VANIA.

" Oh Oh I see you're still mad at me, Zed" Vania remarked. "Clearly you have not forgiven me"replied Vania

" A little yes !"answered Zed

"Well, you know, you didn't let me explain to you what happened."said Vania

"Yet it was clear: you took the photo to me in your pajamas and you had fun sharing it on social networks."replied Zed

"Not exactly ! It's true that I took a photo for you but I didn't send it to everyone, just to a friend who then shared it."said Vania

" But it was only your fault"replied Zed

"I never said it wasn't my fault. I assume it and I sincerely apologize to you Zed"said Vania

" Hum ok can I see your phone?"asked Zed

" What ! Do you think I took a picture for you again?"replied Vania

" Maybe !"answered Zed

" Very funny. Tell me about yourself, how is life at your university? Did you find yourself a girl?"asked Vania

The waiter came and put the commander on the table. Zed grabbed the bottle and took a sip.

"You ask too many questions I think, he said putting his bottle down"exclaimed Zed

"Normal, I'm a journalist (she drank a sip of soda) so talk to me."answered Vania

"Well ok, everything is going well at the University I am doing well and without wanting to brag I always have good mentions."said Zed

"That's why we chose you as a representative."said Vania

" Absolutely, and I must say the same about you, you're brilliant."replied Zed

"Thanks Zed, what about your love life?"asked Vania

" Hum, you've known me since college, I'm not too involved in this life of flirting with girls"answered Zed

"Yes, but that was another time my dear Zed!"replied Vania

Zed frowned.

"It doesn't change anything for me. And you then I bet the whole University is after you"said Zed

" No kidding ! There are always flirts. But tonight we came to have fun Zed enough palaver are you coming to dance?"asked Vania

Vania stood up, holding Zed by the hand.

" I'm not a good dancer Vania" objected Zed

" Don't worry, you'll learn."said Vania

Then they headed down the track. A somewhat Barbara rhythm resounds from the DJ's player. Vania moved her hips slowly as she twirled. Zed looked at her dumbfounded.

" You dance like a PRO" he whispered

" I participated in a modeling contest for the #Prada house. We have everything learned" confessed Vania

Then mechanically, she moved a little closer to Zed and began to stick her arched buttocks against him. Zed felt shivers. He was embarrassed. But cut a good figure to please his dance partner. Then Vania pushed the bar high. She took Zed's hands and wrapped them around her waist. And began to move slowly looking him straight in the eye. Zed couldn't take it anymore. His member was already activated and he was ashamed of it. Sweat was streaming from his face. Obviously it was the first that a girl put him in such a position. Unable to hold on any longer, he created a bogus excuse.

"Please Vania I want to relieve myself a little."said Zed

" OK !" Answered Vania still waving her hip under the admiration of the few donjuans of the club.

Zed let go of her and rushed to the bathroom. As soon as he arrived he poured some water in his face. He looked at himself in the mirror to see what face he was making. He had a smile on the corners of his lips.

" Holy Vania!"exclaimed Zed

He waited to catch his breath and look more normal to get out of the bathroom. When he opened the door, his friend Frédéric was waiting for him.

"Oh man, did you follow me?"asked Zed

" Yes a little" replied Frédéric

" You left the girls alone?"asked Zed

"And you left your girlfriend alone on the track where all the gorillas are staring at her."answered Frédéric

" Hmm, she's not my girlfriend, just a long-time friend."replied Zed

" I don't believe in mixed friendships man, she's hot and obviously you make her fall in love, just see how she looks at you and don't tell me that you don't fall in love too."said Frédéric

"Hmm, I don't know what to think. And how is it with his girlfriends?"asked Zed

" Nice! They are funny. Boy tell me do you know how to deal with a girl? I can give you lessons if you want"replied Frédéric

" Oh man stop with that."exclaimed Zed

" It's true that I've never seen you in the company of a girl at the University and if you're with a girl you only talk about science relax a little get out of the scientific world for a moment."said Frédéric

" I don't want to have problems with a girl."said Zed

"Say rather that you know nothing about girls."said Frédéric

"So we're going to spend all our time talking about trifles?"asked Zed

"Oh no my friend, for my part I'm going to have a blast you know Yvette already gave me her number she fell into the trap"answered Frédéric

"You flirt without borders"said Zed

"But how ! you have to take some souvenirs from the big conference yes besides, we have a crèche in the same hotel, all it takes is one call for her to show up in my room dressed as a queen of the sabbath."said Frédéric

" Lol and you think she's so candid to come and see you?"asked Zed

"Watch the master my friend, it's not just the trophy that I'm going to bring back to the University"answered Frédéric

"You're just a show-off. Come on, let's go back."said Zed

Then they walked to the great hall. Vania was already dancing with another guy on the floor.

" I told you what man, this bomb is targeted by everyone" Frédéric whispered. "As for me, I'm going to join my Yvette." replied Frédéric

Zed was a little miffed. He went back to his table as soon as a waiter came to give him another bottle of beer. He swallowed the alcohol with tense nerves. For some reason he was jealous. And soon he saw his friend Frederic get up, holding Yvette by the hand. They were going to let off steam on the track. Only Vania's other friend remained. When he decided to go and ask her to give him a dance, a smartly dressed young man with the appearance of a rich child came up to her and whispered a few words in her ear. The girl smiled dazzled and then nodded affirmatively. Both got up to go dancing. The music was booming. Zed felt hot and wanted to get some fresh air outside. He got up and bumped into a waiter who was holding a tray.

" Really excuse me please!" he threw to the server

The latter did not flinch. Instead, he nodded a smile and continued on his way. Puzzled, Zed dove for the exit. The fresh air outside did him good. He took a deep breath, his bottle of beer in his hand, then consulted his watch⌚ it was 9:17 p.m., the curfew was for 10:00 p.m. A moment later, a voice called out to him.

"Zed!"said the voice

He turned around surprised. It was Vania.

"But what are you doing outside, I looked for you everywhere" she worried.

"Oh really you had fun on the track and I didn't want to disturb you"replied Zed

" Oh no I can't believe it sir is jealous"exclaimed Vania

-"Me jealous?" Zed jumped.

"Ok, calm down, it was just someone who wanted to keep me company while you were away and besides, it took you a long time."said Vania

Zed felt all his anger subside.

" Hum when I came back you were already dancing with him, he grumbled in a strident tone."said Zed

"Don't be mad at me, Zed, you know how things are at the club."said Vania

" It doesn't matter anyway the hour is approaching we have to leave already, I have to prepare for the debate tomorrow"said Zed

"What are you going to do again tomorrow?"asked Vania

" Apparently yes against students from another university."answered Zed

"I wish you then good luck my dear I know that you will get out of it. But rest assured, the trophy is mine."replied Vania

" We'll see"replied Zed

Vania stared at zed before asking him in a bland tone:

" Hey, Zed can't we work together to share knowledge? It's an opportunity that only comes once and it will bring back old memories from college."

"You're not wrong, I'm fine, I really want us to work together."replied Zed

"Great, so when do we start?"asked Vania

" Good well when you want huh"answered Zed

"We have about 3 days left for me, we can start tonight."said Vania

"And where do you want us to work in my room or in yours?"asked Zed

"It's up to you to see Zed"replied Vania

" Ok, I'll come and see you at night, we'll work for an hour."said Zed

" GOOD. There's something you didn't ask me"said Vania

"What ?"asked Zed

" My number."replied Vania

"Oh what am I forgetting too much. Here is my cell phone you can record it."said Zed

When Vania took the phone to write the number, a ringtone rang……it was Zed's mother calling.

-' Here, your mom is calling you" said Vania.

Zed picked up his phone again.

"Hello mom, good evening!"he said

" Good evening my son, how are you? We already miss you"she said

"I'm fine mum I miss you too, how are the others doing?"asked Zed

" They're just fine, your younger brother who had a fight at school."she replied

" Oh that one never listens I hope he got a good punishment"exclaimed Zed

"Yes. And there is your sister who greets you."she replied

" Great, can I talk to her for a minute?"asked Zed

"Yes, she is here."said his mother

A few seconds later a voice rang out.

"Good evening the great journalist"said his sister

" Good evening sis, how are you?"replied Zed

"Very well we are all waiting for you to win this debate dad would be proud of you"she replied

"You can count on me, so how are things going with your studies?"asked Zed

" Oh, too many anatomical lessons, I'm tired of it."she exclaimed

"lol, it was you who wanted to do medicine"laughed Zed

" Don't worry, I'll be fine."she said

"I know! You can give mum the phone, see you soon."said Zed

"OK Bye !"she replied

A few seconds later….

" I'm here my son."said his mother

"Mom, I'm going home only on the weekend take care of yourself and above all have to watch #Moses for his studies."said Zed

"Ok good luck to you I know you will win"she replied

" Thank you again mom and pray for me."said Zed

" OK."she said

Then she cut.

" Gosh, it feels good to talk to his family" sighed Vania who had followed the whole conversation.

"I miss them already"replied Zed

" I miss mine so much too. So what were we talking about?"asked Vania

"You wanted to give me your number"said Zed

" Ah OK."said Vania

Then she picked up the phone and put the number on it.

" Now I think we can go home" Zed shuddered.

"Alright, I'll call the others."said Vania

Zed took the last sip of beer as he watched Vania walk away. He had his eyes glued to his bottom. He went to put the small bottle in the big cup and waited. A few minutes later, Vania emerged with the others. The driver transported them to leave them at the hotel.

They arrived at almost 10 p.m. The hotel shone with light.

" It was really lovely, we had a lot of fun, huh" said Vania

"I know one who made the most of the evening" replied Zed

Everyone burst out laughing.

" Girls, you can go upstairs, I'll join you" Vania threw in the direction of her friends.

They agreed with a knowing smile and then headed for the elevator. Zed and Frédéric were right in front of Vania.

" So Zed you will come to work?"asked Vania

" Yes count on me" answered Zed

" Am I hallucinating or were you even talking about class at the club?" Frederic exclaimed.

" Fred, my friend, it's none of your business" Zed interrupted

" Ok Ok scientists."said Frédéric

"You can go rest Vania you need it considering how much you had fun tonight."said Zed

"What are you implying huh?"asked Vania

" No nothing."replied Zed

" Don't worry sobriety is my motto in the evening, I wish you a good rest to you too."

Then she approached zed and kissed him on the cheek, whispering:

" I liked the evening"

Then she let go just as her blood pressure was rising.

" See you soon zed" she said giving him a wink

She ducked towards the elevator.

" Mama miya !" Exclaimed Frédéric, I don't believe what I just saw the girl she's crazy about you Zed"replied Frédéric

"Oh stop talking so she can't give me a good night kiss?"replied Zed

" But not everything is in the look and the tone of his voice but you see nothing or what?"asked Frédéric

" Look, I'm super tired, and I have to work tonight for tomorrow's debate, so let's go to sleep in peace."said Zed

"Before going to sleep, I would like to tell you a little story."said Frédéric