CHAPTER SEVEN
You are sick!! I spat.
Aren't you ashamed of yourself?
i really pity your girlfriend.
He just stared at me and burst out laughing which pissed
me off more.
I like you best when you are angry,he said.
I stood up to go.
Let's meet tomorrow,I said.
I don't really wish to continue right now.
I left immediately without glancing backwards.
I was still fuming when I entered my apartment.
The guts of that idiot!!! I muttered.
Hi baby,my roommate called as she came out from the
bathroom.
she looked at my face and said
What got you so riled up,babe?
Did you quarrel with anyone?
I told her what transpired between Jared and I and she burst
out laughing.
What's so funny? I asked.
Please don't tell me you are on his side.
Nope,she said amidst the laughter.
its kinda funny, you know?
I thought he was your enemy.
maybe he likes you,who knows.
Like hell he does,I replied.
How is your project going? I asked.
Very well,she said.
My partner is really smart and hot too, she said grinning.
Hmmm...don't tell me you are already tripping, I said
smiling.
maybe,she said smiling.
Unlike you, I don't mind having a boyfriend.
Goodluck with that,I said.
I'm planning to go job-hunting tomorrow.I told Liz.
I need a part time job that won't interfere with school.
isn't that going to be stressful? she asked.
Yeah,I answered. There is no alternative.
I really wish I can help out,she said.
How? I asked.
By bothering your parents?
Liz,you are a good friend. You have done enough for me.I
don't want to bother you with any of my problems again.
I can take care of my self.
Where are you planning to check the jobs? she asked.
Restaurants, I answered
That's not a reputable place to work,she said.
Who cares about being reputable,I said.
As far as it pays my bill and puts food on the table.
I'm proud of you,babe.she said.
Thanks, I answered. Proud of you too.
My phone beeped and I checked out the text.
I discovered it was from Jared..
Why is he texting me,I thought.
Meet me by 3pm tomorrow in the library.
Jared.
I texted back.
sorry I will be busy tomorrow.
Let's meet the day after tomorrow.
Are you still angry with me?
I'm sorry for what I said to you.
I didn't know what came over me.
I read the text and smiled inwardly.
I'm still a little angry.
You really need to stop flirting with me.
I texted back.
Okay,he said.
Next tomorrow it is then.
I'm looking forward to seeing you.
Liz and I watched hunger games American movie after
showering and eating dinner.
Jennifer Lawrence is really a good actress,I told her.
Yeah,very good,she answered.
Who do you prefer between the two male characters? she
asked.
I prefer Peeta,I answered.
He looks good with Katniss.
Very sweet and innocent.
You like the innocent types,huh?
No wonder you hate Jared.
I can't wait to see you Fall in love with someone.
its going to be awesome.
Yeah, in never gonna happen land,I replied.
she laughed.
The following day,I went out in search of job after lectures.
I was able to get a job in one of the restaurants down our
street.The wages they promised was not that attractive but I
planned to manage it. At least its better than nothing.
Your shift starts by 5.00pm,the manager told me.
Nice,I answered.
At least I will have time for school,I thought.
The following day I met up with Jared for our project.
We only had one week more to defend it.
we have only few days to our defense, I said.
I really wish it won't end, he said smiling.
Something I couldn't decipher crossed his face.
I can't wait for it to end,I said.
Really? he asked.
You want to get rid of me that fast?
Maybe,I said.
He sighed and said, You really hate me that much?
I don't hate people, I answered.
I hate their character.
You treated me badly in the past and it still gets me angry.
He looked at me,a look of regret on his face.
I didn't interfere because it would have made my mom hate
you more.
The truth is that I was afraid of my mom as a kid and I'm
still afraid of her now,a little maybe.
How can a grown up like you fear your mom? I asked.
You won't understand,he said.
He brought out 2 fresh meatpies from his bag and offered
one to me.
No,I said.
Take it,he insisted.
I took the meat pie and ate.
After eating he brought out two orange juices and gave me
one.
I collected it and offered my thanks.
After eating,he came close to me and I stiffened.
What? I asked, sounding breathless.
He removed a drop of meatpie from my lips and I trembled
when his thumb brushed over my lips.
He put the meatpie inside his mouth and licked his finger.
I gaped at him.
its all gone now,he said looking back at me.
Thanks,I said. My voice barely audible.
Finish up your drink, he told me.
Yeah,I said.
I checked the time and discovered it was few minutes to
five.
I need to go,I told Jared.
So soon? he asked.
I am working part time and my shift starts by 5pm.
where do you work,he asked?
MacDonalds,down the street, I answered.
Okay,see you tomorrow, he said.
My shift ends by 9pm in the night.
I served food and drinks.
The Job was not very easy because of the influx of many
customers but I did my best.
Go and serve the people over there,my boss said pointing at
one direction.
I went down to the table and my eyes met with Jared's. His
girlfriend was by his side.Her hands were on his laps and
she was leaning on him.
Talk about being clingy,I thought
is he a regular customer here or did he come because I told
him I work here?.
He continued staring at me and his girlfriend stared between
the two of us.
I was pretty sure he recognized me as the girl she met
coming out of Jared's apartment.
she touched his face and asked...
Baby,what are we going to order?
The girl is really territorial, I thought.
Doesn't joke with what belongs to her.
uhmm....I don't really know.
what do you guys have? he asked me.
I told him and he ordered 2 plates of fried rice and chicken
and soft drinks.
I left to get their food.
when I came back with their order,I saw his girlfriend
scowling at me.
what now? I thought.
The girl is really a b*tch.
Jared left to go to the restroom and the girl said to me.
You are really trying too hard,aren't you?
You act all Innocent but you go behind my back and try to
seduce my boyfriend.
You are a virgin,right?
Or Maybe you think he will be the one to pop that cherry?
You are really mistaken.
Stay away from my boyfriend, she shouted.