Not mine

College

Sasha wasn't resuming her classes until the next two weeks, and I had to deal with the new environment by myself. Classes began and my journalism units were great.I blended in quickly and was soon making other friends. Veil was so good to me even though she spent almost all weekdays outside our student's quarters.

I couldn't wait for the day Sasha would come.She was the only one who could cheer me up. We spent countless times video calling and chatting in the evening. In fact, she was enjoying that no one I knew, was there to show me around, claiming experience was the teacher. That girl. I loved her nonetheless.

My room was large and spacious. With my small bed in the corner. I made it my business to buy a few things and make it cool, like Veil's room. Her's didn't look like a student's place.

Where on earth did she get the money? I was gonna call dad and ask for money. I remembered.

"Hey Peanut", my Dad answered on the first ring.

"Hey Dad, How are you?". I answered.

"Holding up real tight. How is college? made new friends?

"Not so much, but trying."

"Youll be fine baby. You are a big girl now."

"Hey Dad, I need some cash for a few things."

"Didnt your Mum leave you some?"

"Yea she did. But it's not enough." I dragged the last part.

"Okay peanut. I will send you some."

"Thanks Dad. I miss you."

"I miss you too. I'll come visit. okay?"

"Okay Dad. Bye."

I hung up and held my phone tight. It reminded me of Mr. handsome. Why did he want me to call him?

I ran through my purse to obtain the card but didn't bring myself to call. I am the shy type, I would go to hell and back before I decided to call him. I will leave this fate to Sasha when she comes.

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The lecturer introduced herself and her unit and we are all made to introduce ourselves. Everyone is happy in the journalism class and ready to learn.

Mrs Kiok, the Lecturer, eases it for us that the classes will be more practical rather than theoretical. Adding that, from time to time, we'll be out interviewing a few people as well as researching how to go about feature stories and the like. The facility had a big studio where Mrs.Kiok took us to tour. By lunch time, we were all exhausted from the orientation.

I was headed to the cafeteria to catch a byte when I had a slight tap on my shoulder.

"Hey Cutie. wanna grab something to eat? I'am Marcus.

"That's the plan. Tania. nice to meet you.2

"You probably didn't notice but we are in the same unit. I sat behind you in the lecture room"

"Ohh nice"

We said nothing more as we walked towards the Cafeteria. Marcus seems like a gentle man. He'll make a great friend. I thought to myself.

At the cafeteria, Marcus offered to get me the food while I sat down at the farthest corner. I ordered my favorite fries and salad. I don't want to lose shape in the name of meals. You should see me. I am really blessed .

Marcus is very funny and lovely. He pays attention to the little things and doesn't seem like a womanizer, even though I catch him several times staring at me.

"You are very cute, you know," he said as we headed out.

"You are the cute one, you paid for our meals," I replied.

"I meant your appearance. You are so beautiful." he went on.

I blushed and looked away."You aren't so bad yourself."

"Take my number. I will pick you up for class tomorrow morning."

"You have a car?" I asked him.

"Yes. My dad bought me on my last birthday."

When I didnt say anything, he went on, "You still have another class? I am done with mine."

"Yes. I still have International Relations"

"Okay. You took two classes? You are also a genius. Beautiful and genius. I like that."

I laughed lightly. "Hey, I am getting late. See you later."

"Bye"

"Thanks again for the food. I owe you".

He didn't say another word but turned towards the parking lot in long strides. I also headed for the next class.

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Back in the apartment, I am headed for the rest room when the door swings open and Veil enters hand in hand with a boy. Were boys allowed in here? I asked myself.

"Hey roomie" Veil called out to me and I realized her voice was crooked. Was she drunk?

"This is my boyfriend Richard, stay away from him. I don't want you coming close to him with that beauty of yours". She went on.

The boyfriend was so wasted. He just kept staring at me. I left them and headed to the rest room. They went directly to her bedroom and moments later I heard the bed squeaking. Only a monkey's Uncle could not understand what was going on. I called Sasha ASAP.

"You can't be so naive Tania. Those are grown-ups. They know what they are doing, and that isn't high school anymore. You could bring a boy in there too." She said, and I couldn't help but think about Mr. Handsome. I quickly deleted the thought, as soon as it came.

I put on earphones and tried to concentrate. My body was burning though. I have never encountered people having s*x, let alone hear them do it in that close proximity. I have never admired anyone sexually apart from Mr. Handsome when he meddled in my business a while ago. I fished out the card again and copied his no to my mobile phone.