We were at home for a short break. Mrs. Tom would go out in the morning and come back in the evening. I spent most of the time with Tracy and his younger brothers. We would do the house chores for the day, watch movies, and sleep.
One day, I was bathing when I heard a sound as if someone was in my room. I waved it off and continued bathing. I came out and noticed that my phone was bright as if I just used it. I could remember the phone was locked before I entered the bathroom. For a short while, I wondered who could have entered the room and why my phone was as if I just used it. I waved the experience off carelessly and started dressing up.
I planned to go to Rose’s house to visit her. Tracy wanted to accompany me but I discouraged her because I wanted to gossip with Rose about so many thing-Davis and her fiance. So, I dressed up quietly and started going. I got to Rose’s house at the time we planned. Immediately she saw me, she jumped and shouted “Cynthia! I thought you were kidding me when you promised to come. My mum just left the house but she will be back in a jiffy. Please come in. We have a lot to talk about.
I entered the apartment and was so impressed with the beautiful designs and artwork in the apartment. She took me around the house and we finally went to the kitchen to prepare lunch. She decided to prepare fried chicken and chips“ Rose I'm beginning to wonder if you know how to prepare another meal apart from fried chicken and chips” Tracy laughed and landed on the floor. “ oh dear! Do you want to tell me that a big girl like me won't know how to prepare other meals apart from fried chicken and chips? Well, Prince will tell you better next time we see him. His mother practically taught me how to prepare various delicious, mouth-watering delicacies. I asked Prince one of the days if they were planning to open a restaurant for me once they pay my bride prize” I laughed and forgot we were not in school. We were still talking and laughing when my phone rang and it was Davis. “ Hello Cynthia“ I sensed anger in his voice. He didn't call me “ Sunrise. He also didn't sound like Davis. My heart started pounding. “ Hey, Davis. How are you? I was impatiently waiting for his response when he said “ I just sent you a message. Go through it and tell me it's not what I'm thinking” Davis cut the line and my phone beeped and his message entered. I was dumbfounded at what I saw. I didn't know when I read it aloud that Rose heard me.” I'll be at the hotel at the exact time we agreed. Please don't keep me waiting. I’d like to return before everyone. Love you, Charles”
Was I dreaming or could this be real? The message was sent from my WhatsApp. I was still thinking about the message when Davis called. “Was that why you refused to answer my call when I called you? Who the hell did you go to meet at the hotel? If you knew you had someone you love, why didn't you tell me? No, this can't be happening. If not that you mistakenly sent this to me instead of your lover I wouldn't have known what you've been doing behind me”
I was still trying to find my voice when he cut the call. I called back to explain to him that I never sent out any message like that. “How will I let you know that I've never had any male friends in
My life before except you? How will I let you know that I've never loved any man before except you” My day in Rose’s house was ruined? Rose didn't know what else to say to me. “Cynthia, please stop crying. We'll get to the root of all of this. I believe there is something wrong somewhere.
I managed to find my way to our house. Went to my room and cried my eyes out. In the evening when Mrs. Tracy came back, I came out and greeted her. She looked at my face and asked me if I was okay. I told her a lie” I have a fever but I'll be fine. I've taken some medication” She was not convinced I was fine “ That’s okay. Take care of yourself. I don't want you to go back to school looking sick and pale. If you need anything let me know” I smiled and said “ Thank you ma. I'll do as you said.
Mrs. Tom was so loving and caring. Sometimes I wondered what life would be without him. The remaining days of my holidays were worse. Davis stopped answering my calls. He didn't even give me time to explain. He concluded that I was the one that sent the message. Who could have sent a message with my phone that I always locked with a password? I recollected entering the bathroom to have a bath. I then remembered the sound I heard. It then occurred to me that my phone was bright when I came out of the bathroom. “ Oh! I see. That was when this evil was done. But who could have done it? I was soliloquizing when my phone rang and it was Rose.
“ Hi dear, I've been trying your line. How are you doing? Has he spoken to you? “ Rose was eager to know what happened that she kept asking me several questions at the same time. I was so happy she called because I was already losing it” Rose dear, I'm trying hard to be fine. He hasn't called and hasn't answered my calls. I think he is still angry. Rose, what should I do? We need to see. I think I know who sent that message but I'm not very sure. Rose was worried but didn't know how to help me. “ Really! I'll call you very soon. Let me tidy up some things here. See you soon. Rose said before I could say “bye” she cut the call. I couldn't think of a better friend than Rose. She was so caring and fun to be with.