I returned to school, eager to accomplish more than I did the previous year.Lectures commenced fully and I began going to my hideout to study.
One evening I met a young girl, about my age also studying. I forgot to come out with an extra pen. I begged her to lend me hers and she did. After reading our books that day, both of us walked down to our dormitory together. It was then I got to know her name. “ please forgive my manners. My name is Cynthia. What's yours?” I inquired. “My name is Florence.” She replied with a smile. We started chatting till we got to the dormitory. That was the beginning of a long-lasting friendship. She became like a sister to me. We walked down till she got close to her room and entered
“Hey! Cynthia! where have you been hiding? I turned and standing in front of me was Davis. I felt like running into his arms but I remembered Tracy’s comment and held back. ‘Hi, Davis! It's been a while’ I told Davis as he rushed to grab my hand. “I hope you don't mind me holding your hands. I've longed for a day I'll set my eyes on you again” I just smiled without giving him any answer. We walked down to a spot and sat under a tree.
Davis was the first son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard. The mother was a banker while the father was a businessman. Davis had two younger sisters. Davis was the mother's favorite, probably because he was the only boy. Davis was a very down-to-earth person. He felt so free discussing his family that I forgot it was time for me to go back to the dormitory.
“ You have a lovely family. You just reminded me of the precious moment I shared with my parents. I miss them” Davis looked into my eyes apologetically. “ I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to make you sad. Come to think of it, you've not said anything about your parents since we started talking. I hope am not asking for the moon” Davis continued. “ Not at all Davis” I replied and stood up “ We need to save that discussion for another day. It was nice meeting you again. I need to run along. I have some things to do in the hostel. “ That's fine Cynthia, The pleasure is all mine,” Davis said gently and gave me a goodbye hug and I left him. When I turned back, I saw him staring at me. He smiled and waved at me. I smiled and he started walking down to his dormitory.
I had a friend that could talk without getting tired. Immediately I entered th, she stood up from the bed where she was forcing herself to sleep. “ At last you are back. I thought you'd gone to read as usual to come back late in the evening” I dropped my bag on my bed ready to face her” Jane you need to get used to my coming back late. You know am not your type who prefers to read in the room. Very soon exams will start” Jane didn't believe in reading ahead of exam time. She worked better under pressure. She preferred reading a week before the exam time. That's where we differ.
After talking with her for a while. I went to the bathroom to have a bath and rest. When I returned from the bathroom, I heard my phone ringing it was Mrs. Tom” Good evening ma, I’m so sorry for not coming home last weekend. I had something to tidy up” I apologized to Mrs. Tom “ That's okay dear. I called to tell you that I sent some money into your account. Take care of yourself and stay out of trouble” I was so excited that my phone dropped on the bed. I picked it up and said’ Thank you very much. It came at a time I need it. Thank you so much ma” I had exhausted all the money I had but didn't want to disturb Mrs. Tom concerning money. I was thinking about how I was going to survive the weekend when her call came. I turned and saw Jane looking at me and smiling mischievously” What's that look all about? Don't worry. I'll give you some” She jumped down from her bed and started dancing. Life taught me a lesson. You never know what little help you give someone can do in the person’s life. I sat on my bed after chatting with Jane for a while and slept off.
The lectures today went so smoothly. They were so captivating and interesting. I went to a restaurant after the lectures. The last time I ate a turkey burger in the restaurant it was so delicious. I came back prepared to enjoy the meal. After eating, I rested for a while and decided to go back to the dormitory.
On my way back, I ran into Davis. This time I was the one that saw him first though he was sitting down somewhere obviously waiting for me to pass. “ Hi, Davis. How are you doing? “ Davis turned surprised to see me standing behind him.”Woah! Cynthia, how are you?” You look gorgeous “ Davis said staring at me. I was looking stunning in my new pair of blue Jean trousers and the t-shirt that I just bought. “ Thanks for the compliments” I felt uneasy with the way Davis was staring at me. I had to interrupt him “ How was your day? I hope you completed all your lectures” “ Sure I did. Would you want to come with me to the restaurant over there? I'm starving. Let's go have lunch together. “ No, thanks I just finished having lunch” Davis didn't want to give up. “ well, in that case just sit and watch me eat. I need your company “ I reluctantly accepted though within me I wanted to spend some time with him. Davis's meal was brought to him and started eating. While he was eating the food we started chatting again. “ Cynthia please could you give me your phone number now that I remembered, “ The other day I remembered it when you had already gone.” I nodded, collected his phone, and put the number for him.
I watched how he ate his food. Davis was a nice and loving person to be with. I enjoyed how he talked about his family.”Oh! I can't wait for him to ask me to be his friend”