John arrived at the event late. The event had already kicked off. The place was well organized. John sat next to a lady she had earlier booked for the event. The place had a variety of foods. Also, alcoholic drinks were present. The event had a royal sound system, and local songs filled the air. John was spotted next to his lady, enjoying a bottle of beer, as the majority took to the stage to showcase their dancing styles.
It was now approaching mid-night. The party was at its peak. John tried to stand up on the stage while holding his girl's hand. They were already drunk, and the best they could do was stagger. They could not accept being left behind. They struggle to make a dance. John's judgement had already been compromised by that particular time. He later fell down and was immediately taken to a specific corner of that particular room, where he was to stay until he regained consciousness. Kevo was a very close friend to John. It came out that Kevo's lady disagreed with him at some particular time. As a result of that particular disagreement, the lady left the event. This meant that Kevo had to lack a female figure around him since that time.
At first, Kevo seemed bored and confused at the same time. He felt like leaving the event. Looking to the far end, he saw Praxedis at a strategic point and looked confused. The boy she had was unconsciously lying in a particular corner of the building after overdrinking. Kevo saw an opportunity that he thought he could utilize. He first quickly went and confirmed the status of his friend John. He found John in a deep sleep. He then went and seduced Praxedis. Kevo was a sweet-tongued man and had a high level of convincing power. In a spur of the moment, they were dancing together. Kevo knew very well that he had betrayed his close friend. He knew very well that even if John didn't realize anything at that particular time, he was very sure that other friends would betray him. But thought to deny any allegations that would be raised afterward. Or alternatively, allege that his judgement had been compromised by the alcoholic beverages taken.
Praxedis showcased deadly dancing styles, attracting the attention of other occupants. She danced vigorously. Maybe she wanted to utilize the chance that had presented itself. At the cock crow, John woke up confused. He had to take a considerable amount of time to come back to his senses. The music was so loud, and people were responding to it. He first confirmed his pistol. John was a military man, and according to military laws, he was supposed to have his pistol with him all the time. He woke up and slowly walked to the seat. He took quite some time trying to locate Praxedis. His eyes were unable to trace the girl very easily. Eventually, Praxedis was spotted dancing with Kevo.
"What! am I dreaming?" John wondered. He had to pinch himself to confirm that he was not dreaming. The pinch came along with an extreme pain but at least he had confirmed that her mind is Okay. Not just a friend but a close one. The person they had grown together since childhood, Kevo! But why? Friends had to maintain boundaries so as respect to prevail. And there were things that even best friends cannot share, a girlfriend. John jealousy was on another level and vowed not to forgive.
John felt angry and betrayed at the same time. He had a lot but lacked the ability to express it. It took him time to accept the reality. It was very clear that Kevo had snatched that girl from him. But who could be blamed? Was it worthy of blaming Kevo for what had happened? No, John was to carry the blame. It was clear that he portrayed a careless image and could not safeguard the girl. John left the place annoyed. He could not persevere anymore. Kevo, realizing John had spotted them, felt guilty. He felt like apologizing but restrained himself. According to him, it was totally wrong for a man to apologize to his fellow. This created a bridge between the two friends. It was absurd to own someone's girlfriend when he is around. It was considered as a coup. In some circumstance, other people took it as disrespect. But now it had already happened. There was no thing that could reserve it. John remembered how his friend Kevo had earlier tried to snatch girlfriends from him. If we could categorize Kevo, he must have been a greedy person. Although they had grown up together, the situation forced them to part ways.
Close associates realized something weird and were keen to intervene. As they watched John leave the party in such unusual way, they realized he was very angry. They had been in several parties together, mostly on every weekend and knew each other well. They had to talk to Kevo in an attempt to solve the problem and for peace to prevail. The conversation did not go well as expected. Kevo felt offended being asked to look for his friend John to apologize. Also, Kevo knew that being humble before his friend will portray him as week, something that he really hated.
Kevo later left with the lady, Praxedis. In his mind, he thought that he was to escort her to the bus stage and bid her farewell as she left. This was not the case at all as the lady had no such intention. Maybe in her mind had a different thought. A thought to act glued to the boy and leave together as husband and wife. But how can that happen considering that they had never met before and that was the first time they had been together.
At the bus stage, Praxedis was not making any step. At first Kevo that that maybe she had no fare back home. He picked up his wallet and opened it carefully, took a five-hundred-shilling note and gave it to her. She gladly took the money and appreciated. But Praxedis was reluctant and maintained a bold stand. That was how it dawned on him that thing was turning a mess. He had already found a wife. But Kevo was not ready for an early marriage.