I'm In Love With His Son

Break-up

Fred's POV

The commute to school the following morning was quite thrilling. I paddled hard, but it took me a few minutes to get to school. I felt completely unbothered. My face was plastered with the excitement from the previous evening. I was ecstatic when I slipped into my class and sat down next to John without warning.

John remarked, "You look so excited today, dude," observing the obvious.

"Yes". I answered, trying to get my note books in order, "I got a lot of exciting news for you."

My cell rang. John opened his phone and instantly sent a fast glance at the text message. I took my phone to see what might be in there after noticing that he seemed dissatisfied after reading the text's specifics.

"Whoa, it was amazing. I excitedly adjusted myself, "It's a text from Rhoda."

"Dude, you didn't tell me you and Rhoda are back together?" Fred enquired while maintaining a dejected expression.

"Yes, we are. Bravo for your guidance. I really appreciate it. You ought to be pleased for us. Why do you not feel content?" I enquired with curiosity.

"Not a thing. Excuse me," John said as he got up to take a seat next to Peter.

I wondered what had disturbed him as I looked at him in shock. I thought he would be relieved to hear the news, but the opposite happened. I made the decision to quickly scan the text to check whether his name appeared or to find out what might have irritated him.

"Hey, sweetheart. This morning, I saw you slinking into your class. You must have been late due to our fun last night. The text read, "I can't wait to have more fun with you and watch you c*m on my face like you did last night."

I realized my erection was starting to come up, so I grinned and hastily straightened my pants.

I realized that John might be passing judgment on me in comparison to our classmate Peter. I continue to be unable to figure out why John became agitated from the text. I made the decision to stop letting it get to me.

Miss Janet spent two hours instructing. Her classes have always been enjoyable to me. Actually, I've always looked forward to biology classes. As opposed to Chemistry, Physics, and the like, it appears so real to me.

I made the decision to go to the men's locker room after class so I could put on my volleyball jersey.

As soon as I emerged from the changing area, Mariam was seated outdoors. It appeared as though she was holding out for someone.

"Mariam!" I hurried to her and gave her a hug, screaming with delight. She didn't seem to be enjoying herself either, and when I lifted her head, I saw a really dejected expression.

"What's not right? Are you feeling under the weather?" I saw how pale she looked, so I asked. She declined to answer. I could only see tears welling up at the corners of her eyes.

"Mariam, you're worrying me out." Have you been harmed by someone? Has someone irritated you? Do you feel ill? Has someone chastised you? What took place?" To help her relax, I inquired in the most earnest and calm manner I knew how. She would not open up, though. Rather, she started crying.

I made the decision to leave as I thought the scenario was awkward. Just as I was ready to stand up, she simply grabbed my arms and pulled me down.

"Why?" She inquired as I bent down to give her a clear hearing because I couldn't hear her.

"Why what?" I said, my expression bewildered.

"Fred, why did you treat me like this? I believed you also loved me. Did you just take advantage of me because Rhoda went? Have you never been in love with me? You didn't desire me at all." Her tears got bigger as she asked.

"Mariam..." Since I was the one at blame, all I could do was call her by name because I was at a loss for words.

"This morning, Rhoda informed me that you two have returned. You guys even had s*x yesterday, she told me. I have always adored you, Fred. I have consistently demonstrated my loyalty to you and my desire for you. I didn't realize you were using me as a time waster since I was so naively in love. For you, I was simply a joke. I'm really wounded. I even gave you my virginity," she cried, sniffing at her own noise.

To deflect some of the focus, I held her face into my chest. I was relieved that no one else was around when this was occurring, but I had to get out of there quickly. Especially now that the issue surrounding me is starting to fade, I wouldn't want to be the center of attention at school once more.

"I apologize, Mariam, my dear. I plucked up the strength to say, "You are a very lovely person, but John is still very much in love with you."

"I'm not in love with John. Mariam nearly let out a scream that I believed the entire school heard, "I want you, not John."

"But Rhoda has my heart." You are aware of my eternal affection for her. I simply cannot function without her," I retorted truthfully.

"Fred, I hate to break the news to you, but Rhoda doesn't love you. You are not wanted by Rhoda. Rhoda has feelings for John. She has always desired John. She has always wished that John had approached her when you first met her." Mariam sounded really earnest.

"How are you aware of this? Why would you say something like that? I inquired.

"It is as a result of our friendship. I am aware of her behind-your-back remarks about you. Furthermore, I can't feel comfortable seeing the lady you are in love with treated with such contempt and having her criticize you behind your back, especially since you have always been the boy I fell in love with in Grade 4 "said Mariam.

My mind wandered far. "What if Mariam was right?" I questioned myself.

"Should I tell you the truth about everything?" Mariam enquired.

"I'm listening"

It was Rhoda who made the effort to pursue her liaison with John. It was only after John rejected her that she returned to apologize to you. John left her after telling her he couldn't hurt you and that he preferred me." Mariam replied, bending to plant a kiss on my forehead.

I hurled my face over the table.

"Sorry, but I'm unable to. I adore Rhoda dearly. She may have been what you claimed she was, but she has since changed. She is now sorry. I apologize for having to go. I arrived for my rehearsals late." I got up and moved on.

"Until I uncover all of her secrets, I won't stop. As I turned to go, I heard Mariam yell, "I won't stop until I get you back."