Juliet was very determined than she was before. She reads at least two hours everyday. She was trying to get herself on track before resumption.
One faithful morning, Juliet went out to the bookshop to get some books. Julius was also there at that same time. Juliet was trying to take a book as she almost fell but Julius helped her.
Immediately she saw that it was Julius, she got herself up immediately and walked away. Julius ran after her trying to persuade her.
Juliet! Can't you at least wait, he said.
Why should I? Juliet replied.
Ok, I know I had really made you go bananas. I am sorry, Julius said.
Being in a challenge doesn't mean we are friends, Juliet said.
Then let's be friends now, Julius said.
Why? Juliet asked.
So we can help each other academically, Julius said.
Just be straight and put those words right by saying ' you wanted to help me' and as for me I don't need your help, Juliet said.
Don't you want to know why I was harsh on you? Julius asked.
Yes, I am desperate to know but you are way too rude, Juliet said.
Juliet left Julius there as she returned back home. She went straight to her granny.
Granny, I want to asked some questions, Juliet said.
Go on my daughter, granny replied.
Is it good to be close to your enemy? Juliet asked.
Enemy! You don't decide on enemies because you don't really know people's heart, Granny said.
Someone who is behaving bad to us, isn't that an enemy? Juliet asked.
No, you can't just make someone an enemy. Do you know what he or she is passing through. Someone passing through a lot can't relate in a good manner to others. No one wanted to have a bad character but you know envy took over some while some react due to there situation. No one knows his or her fellow's heart, we just try to assume and react bad to the person. No matter what the person may have done, we ought to still relate with them in a good manner, with that they can change and feel really challenged because every one has conscience, granny said.
So you mean we need to get closer to the person that hurt us, Juliet asked.
Yes but also no! Granny said.
But why yes and no? Juliet asked.
Yes, you must be close to the person but you must not be too closer because the person may be envying you. Someone who does that can't be easily change and once you get too closer with them, you may later get deceived, granny said.
Wow that nice, Juliet said as she walked away to her room. She couldn't sleep that night. She was troubled and really eager to know why Julius did all that to her and what really made Julius and James foes.
After that day, she goes to the bookshop everyday with the thought of seeing Julius but she couldn't. She did these for a week then she decided not to go again.
The following day, Juliet's brother wanted to buy a book at the bookshop as he persuaded Juliet to take him there. Juliet at first felt reluctant to go but immediately she remembered that it is a chance of meeting Julius. She didn't hesitate to go with her brother.
On getting there, she looked everywhere thinking she may find Julius as someone tapped her from behind. She thought it was Julius as she shout Julius but to her greatest surprise it was James.
James what are you doing here? Juliet asked.
Wait! You just shouted Julius. Are. You seeing each other privately,? James asked.
No ! No! Why will I? I just do see him here so I thought he was the one who tapped me but anyway why are you here? Juliet asked.
To get books of course, James replied.
But I haven't been seeing you here since I have been coming, Juliet said.
Yes, I come here not always, James replied. Are you busy now? Can we just take a walk together? James asked.
Hmm! Am coming let me inform my brother because we came here together, Juliet said as she run to. Her brother to tell him that she wanted to go on a walk.
James and Juliet took a walk together as they chatted. Julius was also on his way to the bookshop as he saw the both of them, jealousy filled his heart immediately as he approached them.
Where are you guys going to? Julius asked.
How is that your concern, James replied.
I also wanted to walk out just to feel cool, Julius said.
Why will you walk out with a Demon? James said as he took Juliet by her hand taking her away from Julius presence.