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Chapter 6

Her best friend.

Jessica had prepared for her lecture on a Monday morning, she had taken her bath and was ready to wear her big skirt as usual. She was wearing a brown top when Bethel dropped a leather package on her bed.

She couldn't believe that Bethel was watching her. She was so shocked to see the surprise package on her bed. She asked, "What for, Bethel? "

Bethel smiled and walked up to her. She patted her shoulder and responded, "This is a new dress for you"

" why?" Jessica asked as she smirked.

" Don't worry just put it on it looks more beautiful than you think" Bethel gestured at it on her bed.

Jessica tore the leather package and saw a pair of blue Palazzo trousers with two crispy tops. She was wide-eyed and felt the texture of the cloth. She knew the cloth was made up of a good and costly material especially when her gaze fell on the 'Ferrari' design by the left. She was forced to let out a fledged chortle which grew into an undeniable smile.

" Thanks a lot, Bethel, I love it " Jessica patted Bethel's shoulder and said.

" you are most welcome, Jessica. Put it on and let me see how beautiful it looks on you " Bethel quickly added as she directed Jessica on how to put it on. That was the first time she would own such a crispy top.

Bethel was helping her with the crispy top when she sneaked in, ' Jessica, haven't you forgiven Ray?"

Jessica exhaled as Bethel's voice dampened her mood. Bethel could tell how well Jessica dislike Ray. Unlike other girls that were crushing on Ray on the school campus, Bethel had never for once had a little affection no matter how small it could be for Ray. It seemed the more Ray was coming closer the more she was repelling from him especially now that he asked for a two months date from her.

" Bethel, I have said this series of times that I am not angry at him anymore I don't just want him close to me" Jessica responded tiredly.

" but he loves you, he asked you out but you turn down his request " Bethel sneaked into her ears.

"Could you imagine he wanted me to date him for two months, he even called himself the finest boy in the school, he is cute but I don't like him at all" Jessica responded boldly.

Bethel smiled and said, " I know he has an ego but please consider him "

" He has an ego for himself not me" Jessica jolted.

(Bethel's phone rang)

[ hey, baby] Eric

[ hi, Boo] Bethel

[ I am at the front of your hostel to pick you up to school but don't come along with that local girl] Eric

[ Oh, okay] Bethel

Bethel was prepared for her lecture too. She had dressed up and was ready for the lecture. Her boyfriend, Eric just called her on the phone and she was ready to go. She didn't know how to tell Jessica that she would not be allowed to come alongside her but Jessica could eavesdrop on their conversation. Jessica told her to go with Eric, she intended on coming to the class on foot.

Bethel hugged Jessica and parted her sight quickly to her boyfriend. Bethel and Jessica seemed to be closer than before and that was the possible reason why Ann left her room to another place. Ann was not comfortable with the relationship between Bethel and Jessica, she hated the fact that Bethel seemed to diverge her attention to Jessica and this makes her hate Jessica the more.

Jessica wore her crispy top and a blue Palazzo trouser, she stared at her reflection in the mirror on the nightstand and smiled.

She parted her room and moved towards the class on foot.

Some of her classmates were also going to the lecture, their first lecture on campus so every one of them where so curious to attend the first class. Moreover, most of them had their unique way of the transportation system. Some had their cars, some had bikes, and some had a private cab man, but only Jessica had her legs for transportation.

Jessica had never looked so gorgeous as this before, she look so glamorous as this her new dress revealed her beauty. The only thing remaining was her walking posture, she seemed not to get it right like Ann and Bethel but she didn't mind, she was taking her steps just to mimic Ann and Bethel.

She was some meters from the school gate when a guy horns his car and moved to her front. She was not expecting this, she didn't even know who the guy was and why he stopped but she guessed that her gorgeous appearance might probably attract him as she used to watch on the TV.

The guy opened the door and Hudson came into view.

" oh, my God, Hudson"

" Jessica, Jessica, oh, my God"

They ran to each other with a heartwarming hug, so affectionate.

Hudson was Jessica's classmate. He was a very good friend of Jessica and a poor boy who was opportune to be adopted by one of the billionaire men of the city with his gift.

Hudson should have been Jessica's first love but he was so scared to let her know about how he feels. He knew Jessica was a newbie who doesn't know anything about love so he decided to keep his heart desires since Jessica failed to see it.

The only guy Jessica loved was Hudson. They were so close until Hudson was taken out of the country. Jessica taught she would not set her eyes on him again, little did she know that he had been given an admission in the same campus as hers.

Another strong reason why Jessica was attached to Hudson was the fact that Hudson use to assist her with the little penny he had even before he was adopted so Jessica sees him as a true friend, someone who she could give her heart to.

" come on, come inside my car let me take you to the school, I have missed you so much"

" I missed you too"

They hugged again so tight. The only person Jessica was free to was Hudson, he was the only person that knew her so well and accepted her till recently.

Hudson held her hand and motioned Jessica to his car. Hudson was still wondering how Jessica managed to get admission into this campus. Well, that was another topic of jist for them another time.

Jessica was so happy to see Hudson today, happiness radiated through her body as she now found a friend like a brother on the campus, not just a friend but now a rich friend who could ride her in his car too like Bethel and Ann.

She was happy that Eric did not welcome her into his car else she would not have seen her long-time friend. She just believed the saying that says, 'Every disappointment is a blessing'

She danced like a Cinderella to his car and sat right beside him, the ignition was switched on and they rode to the school.

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