A Glint Of Hope - Episode 4

 

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“You're joking!, tell me you're joking” Teq exclaimed after I had finished narrating the event of the day to her.

“Why will I joke about something like that?, these girls are evil. If you saw the way they were looking at me as if I stole their candy” I explained further

“Who is talking about the girls?, you saw the African Prince. I still can't believe that you did . That's the new guy I told you about. He's from Preston university and also from the basketball team that won the regionals last year. He's so cute and handsome….” I blocked her totally out as she went on and on about the guy.

When I realised that it wasn't working, I quickly tried to join in the conversation.

When you can't beat them, you join them, they say.

“So what is all so special about this guy?” I asked standing up from my bed and walking up to the dressing table beside Teq where she was busy removing her makeup and chatting away about the African prince.

“You mean, you didn't see something special about him when you saw him. His deep Italian voice didn't get you hooked up in a corner for 100 of years” She was sincerely suprised

“Stop this your madness right there, how can someone who is fully Nigerian have an Italian accent for Christ sake?

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. Girlfriend, you're totally insane”

“Fine then, let's put the voice thing apart, but seriously, that guy has a face you'll want to wake up to for years. Just try to see beyond your definition of guys and try this one out” She advised.

“We only talked once, even if I count those words, it won't be more than 50 words, not even up to if possible. Your words needs to meet up with your brain power. Use your head sometimes” I picked up the red lipstick from the table and applied it to the lips.

“You haven't told me about how you met Ethan, I mean my step brother” She asked while I was trying to blend the lipstick.

“I think that's his own story to tell. If he wants you to know about it, he'll tell you” I dropped the lipstick and faced her for approval which she agreed with a nod. I quickly picked up a tissue paper to clean it off not without making a quick reminder in my head to use it the next day.

“Does it have anything to do with his wife?, because he was saying something like going to India tomorrow for her anniversary or something?” I couldn't answer the question as I feel myself succumb to my own emotions.

I've tried my best not to cry anytime I remember her but tomorrow is one of those days when I can't help holding back my feeling. I quickly muttered out a goodnight to Teq as I walked over to my bed to sleep it all off.

“Hey Vivian, how are you doing today?” Alex greeted as I walked past his table at the cafeteria the next day.

“Hey Alex, you remember my name. That's nice of you” I complimented

“It's really no big deal. You don't have to thank me for something like that” he replied with his playboy smirk

“Do I have to rub it all over your ego that I was only trying to be sarcastic?” I smirked back at him as I watch his smirk disappear from his face.

“You're scary, always really scary. Are you an ice queen or something?”

“Something similar” I replied

“Whatever you say, icy. Meet my friend, Adams. He's also from Preston college. Adams, meet the ice queen of NYU” it was during the introduction that I realized that someone else was also present. I turned my head only to realize it was the same African prince.

“Is that not the same African prince who made me fail my test yesterday because he just couldn't keep his mouth shut?” I glared hard at his direction

“At least, please put the tray down and sit.

Read " His Majesty " by the same author ( Penangel )

. You've been standing all through” he collected the tray and gestured le to sit directly opposite him and beside Alex. I could only smile at his kind gesture.

“Thank you” I said

“Let's introduce ourselves proper. I'm Adams, you don't want to know my surname because I bet if you did, you won't be able to pronounce it. I'm from Preston like he said, mechanical engineering student and I reside with my parents in Canada but school in your neighbouring area here”

“I'm Vivian Bagat, from Jaipur in India. I study photography and I reside in india with my parents but education brought me here” I finished introducing myself.

“Dont you miss home sometimes?” He asked

“I don't do personal talks” I replied with a stern voice.

“What happened to you?” Another question in a row.

“What do you mean with that?” I replied with a question.

“Nothing, can we be friends?” He said changing the topic.

“Sorry, I don't do friends with guys” I stood up from their table to walk over to another one when I heard a loud noise behind me. It was Adams who was already standing on the table. He looked at me before starting his speech.

“Dear NYU students, I'm here on a mission that is different entirely from that of the Trek. Your ice queen here is refusing my outstretched hands of friendship not only mine but also Alex’s too” I could see students recording everything that was going on.

“Therefore, in front of all ye that are present here today. I'll love to make a bet. If I don't win ice queen here over within a week, then kindly eliminate me from this summer's trek. But if I'm able to win her over, she'll be the one standing here in a week time apologizing for being icy” He stopped to look at me before jumping from the table and stand in front of me.

“Challenge accepted, Icy? He asked while looking straight into my eyes.

“Bring it on, Prince”