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Chapter 4

Today was the first day of lecture for the fresher. It was 8 am on a Friday, and as a serious student, Jessica was ready for the lecture.

Jessica wore her crispy top and her long blue Palazzo trouser - one of her best dresses. She had also applied a brown powder that matches her caramel skin. The powder was the only thing she applies to her face. She was not used to bright color make-ups. She just loved simple and little ones.

She took her pause and was ready to leave.

Ann and Bethel were still snoring like faulty cars on their bed. Both came back from the party after 6 am this morning so they were so stressed out, they have even forgotten that they had lectures today.

Jessica taught of waking Bethel so that she would not miss the first lecture. Bethel seemed closer to her so she could wake her and neglect Ann.

She tapped Bethel twice on her legs. Bethel dizzied and yawned. Jessica covered her nose as the smell of beer let out Bethel's mouth as she yawned.

"Morning, bethel. It's time for lecture " Jessica sneaked into Bethel's ear.

"Oh, thanks a lot, Jessica. Can you wait some extra minutes? Ray and his friends are coming to take us to school " Bethel inquired but the poignant look of Jessica said it all. She knew Jessica would not comply.

" No, Bethel. Thanks a lot, let me be on my way I don't want that spoilt brat to see me, I hate him" Jessica's face dampened ostentatiously.

Bethel stood up from her bed and held Jessica's hand. She looked into her eyes and said, " Jessica, I know Ray is very rude but please forgive him "

"He didn't offend me, bethel, I just don't want to see him close to me again," Jessica said in pretense yet could not hide her hatred for Ray.

" then why did you leave him on the seat yesterday night? " Bethel asked as the humor in Jessica's brown eyes vanished with each word she spoke.

" I don't just want to speak to him " Jessica insisted.

Bethel was about to add words, pleads before Ray and his friends rode their SUV into their hostel.

Jessica peeped and saw Ray and his friends coming out of the car. She bid Bethel immediately and turned to leave. Meanwhile, Bethel met Ray and his friends in front of the door before she parted. She didn't say a word, she didn't even spare them glimpses before she walked out.

Nassani and Eric busted into laughter just after Jessica moved out of the room. They laughed so hard that the sleepy Ann woke up from her sleep. The Laughter alone from Ray's friends was hurting not to talk thinking about how she left him on the seat yesterday.

Ray was so disappointed over what happened yesterday night. He taught Jessica would jump at his offer just like other girls hovering around him on the campus but unfortunately, the unexpected happened. Ray did not believe there could be a girl in this universe who would reject his offer despite how cute and rich he was.

Ray had been a laughing stock since yesterday night. His friends and their girlfriends had mocked him over his inability to take down a common poor girl like Jessica. Ray took it as a challenge he decided to make more trials to get Jessica and break her heart for disrespecting him. Ray guessed that Jessica must have probably rejected his offer just because of his bullying towards her. He chose to try again. Moreover, he must win his game else his father's company would be taken.

" Why are you guys making jests out of Ray? The poor girl doesn't even deserve him if not for the game" Ann spoke as laughter overtook the room.

" Bethel caused this" Ann pronounced boldly.

" How? It was just a game and I am not asking Ray to take her by force all I dare him to do is to make sure that girl you call the poor girl falls in love with him within two weeks else we take his father's company" Bethel said and dashed out fledged chortles.

" Exactly, bethel is in no way wrong, Ann, it's a game" Eric and Nasani added weight to Bethel's words.

Eric and Nasani were just making jest at Ray because of his attitude. Ann and Bethel never knew that they were more reasons for their laughter than the game.

Ray used to tell Eric and Nasani that he could never date their girlfriend. In so many cases Ray laughed at Eric and Nasani in their quiet time, insinuating that his level was beyond any girl on this campus. It was a big shame on him now as he was forced to ask out a girl who was not even up to the standard of their girlfriends.

Ray dismissed the jest and sat lonely on the bed as Ann and Bethel went into the bathroom to take their bath.

They took their bath and they exit their room to the classroom. Meanwhile, Ray was not happy with the current situation, this game seemed to trap him to the point of imploding.

They got to the campus and discovered that the lecture had been postponed to next week Monday. In consideration of yesterday's party, the school authority granted the fresher a free day to relax and prepare for their studies.

Jessica was alone in the class, she was missing her little brother and her grandmother. Loneliness crept onto her, slowly consuming her thoughts and she found herself craving companionship. And just as she sighted Bethel she was happy. She waved at her and Bethel moved inside the class. Bethel didn't come alone but also with Ray.

" Hey, Jessica, I had the lecture had been canceled aren't you going out of the class?" Bethel asked.

" Not yet, I feel like staying alone in this place before coming to the hostel" Jessica responded with a bright smile.

" We are going out for lunch will you mind following us? All bills on me" Bethel asked.

Jessica turned her gaze and met Ray's gaze. She shook her head to deny her inquiry.

" Come on, Jessica. Don't worry about Ray he is not going to come near to you" Bethel assured and patted her shoulder.

Bethel removed the storybook in her hand titled ' Obsession' and closed it.

" You can read this some other time," Bethel said.

Jessica stood up and moved out of the class as Bethel followed her. Ray didn't say anything, he became gentle for the first time since forever. He walked behind them slowly as they walked towards his car.

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