Vera was one to think matters through, repeatedly. She didn't think it would be advisable to hand over the baton to another guy. Jake started this mission, it would be more conducive if he ended it. Maybe I should talk to him to boost the foreplay. Yes, I will request of him.
She decided that — three months after her second visit to the doctor. Fear had held her hostage. She hadn't been randy, of recent. She put a call through to Jake.
"It has to be a good day." Jake exclaimed.
Jake and Vera hadn't kept in touch. They had a beneficial friendship and since Vera withdrew her beneficial offer, there wasn't much left in the friendship… Their beneficial friendship had disintegrated into an acquaintanceship.
"Don't start with that flattering."
"Let me. A pretty, sexy girl is ringing my line. An embodiment of chic. An epitome of beauty. Coolest Vera."
"My boy. Get 'em. We don't play."
They both giggled. Vera was often complimented by people around her — about her astonishing physique and her marvelous face. She was also really compassionate and selfless. But it wasn't like Jake to tell her, he agreed with it but he thought it unnecessary to indulge her.
"What have you been up to?" Jake continued the conversation.
"I recently concluded a series of academic tests."
"I tell you. Has your faculty granted your examination timetable?"
"Nah, yours?"
"Surprisingly, yes. Plus, how have we not bumped this semester? Haven't you been on campus?"
"For one, I have been buried in my notes and classes. Secondly, our paths are completely different so we might never really bump."
"True. I feel you." Jake agreed.
"When are you free?" Vera cut to the chase.
"Whenever."
"You don't attend classes?"
"I try."
"Typical."
"I'm hoping your diligence rubs off on me, mama."
"You are lazy to stupor. I should see you tomorrow — in the evening, after my classes. Are you in your parents' house? Or you are on campus?"
"Campus, for sure. I will expect you. You remember the addy, yeah?"
"Defs."
Vera's last lecture was cancelled the next day. She headed to Jake's regardless.
"Jake."
"You are early. You said evening." He opened the door. "I was about to doze off."
"My lecture got called off. I need a nap too. I will leave soon. Just wanted to discuss some significant stuff."
"Okay? Hit me." Jake was in a good mood; that urged Vera to expect a positive response.
"So… It's… You know…" Vera scavenged for words to use. She was scared of rejection. Jake made a face — he was wondering what the matter could be.
"Sorry about that. I just wanted to say…" Vera braced up. "… After our second trial at sex, I visited another clinic. The doctor was very professional and unbiased. He said our failed attempts at sex was because…" Vera raised her face to Jake's to glimpse his expression before dropping the bomb. His face was bland. Vera felt her throat sting.
"Missy, the doctor said what?" Jake couldn't wait.
"Sorry for the break in transmission". Vera chuckled. "Uhm… He said the excruciation and blood outflow occurred because you were not arousing enough. Like, you didn't perform enough foreplay to put me in the mood and…"
"I don't believe that." Jake interrupted, defensively.
"I know. That's why I never mentioned it to you. I ghosted you because I knew you would not agree to that."
"Then why are you here?"
"Why are you being so sassy? Even if you want to talk back, you should do that with manners."
"Because I don't understand what you are saying, neither do I even believe you."
"You are calling me a liar? Why would I lie? If a reason to lie comes up, you suppose I would waste my lies on you of all people? Not everyone is like you, bro. I can never be like you."
Jake was an atrocious liar. That was a subsidiary reason to Vera's annihilation of him.
"Huh? You want to get at me, okay. Just go ahead and talk so we can get this over with." Jake rolled his eyes in insolence.
Vera could feel a wave of disgust rise in her stomach. I must have been mentally derailed to have messed around with this fool. How did I make such a mistake? Nah, Vera. You messed up big time.
Vera swallowed saliva to conceal her anger. "When the doctor said it, I was also defensive at first. I didn't agree with him. Then I remembered you did not even touch my bra that day. You literally just plunged into me. That's in the past, anyway. I'm here now because…", Jake's face rumpled in distaste. Vera couldn't care less. She had come this far, she had to complete what she started. "… I was hoping we could retread…"
"Definitely not." Jake interrupted again.
"See, believe me when I say I'm not excited to do this with you again. But it's hard explaining and expecting other guys to understand my plight. I'm convinced a lot of guys won't know what to do and I do not want to worsen anything. It's so embarrassing to narrate the ordeal. Since you commenced the mission — you already know all what happened, better still — you witnessed the scenario… It would be much conducive to have you finish the job. The last doctor was marvelously meticulous and I have to be just the same if I will be using my senses."
"Cool story. I'm not interested. I'll head on to start my nap now."
"Jake? Jake. Okay. Maybe I was harsh. I'm sorry. Jake, this is very important to me. Please, you have to help me. Please."
Jake pulled a blanket over his body as he shut his eyes.
"Jake, you are ignoring me. How are you not seeing through my pain? Please, you have to help me."
"I told you I didn't want to be mixed with this mess anymore. I did all the foreplay I could, it's not my fault that your body is not receptive. I'm not interested. That's all I have to say."
"Jake, please try and understand. It's not my desire to compel you. Only you witnessed this thing… Jake, just… Please, grant me this. Jake? Please?"
Jake had turned to the wall, away from Vera. That was a silent way to bid goodbyes.
"Alright then. I will just go. You are being really unfair. I wouldn't wish this situation on my worst enemy." Vera stormed out of Jake's room. I should have known that cunt is the devil's incarnate. To even think that I hoped for some compassion from him? I need psychiatric help.