CHAPTER SEVEN
The kindness shown to me by Josephine when she worked for me at her computer shop is something I can't hesitate her coming to my house when she decided. Otherwise, I had been avoiding girl's visits to my room. Nothing much about that...to overcome some temptations, I needed to start from afar. I and Josephine had been in the same level in that year, and we had shared many unforgettable memories together anytime we meet. She was a cheerful and bubbly person, always ready to put a smile on anyone's face. A beautiful lady though not more than Christabel where my heart laid.
As we entered the hostel gate, we noticed a group of girls huddled together, whispering and giggling. Josephine and I glanced at each other, and she raised her eyebrows in a questioning manner. We both knew that those girls were known for spreading rumors and causing drama in the hostel.
Ignoring them, we made our way to my room, which was on the third floor. As we climbed the stairs, Josephine suddenly stopped and turned to me with a concerned look on her face.
"Are you okay?" she asked.
I could tell she was worried about something, and I reassured her that I was fine. I didn't want to bother her with my personal problems, especially after a long day at school.
But as we reached my room, my phone rang, I excused myself to answer the call. It was Christabel, my love, and we talked for a few minutes about our plans for the weekend. When I hung up, Josephine's expression changed, and she suddenly became quiet.
"Is everything okay?" I asked, noticing her mood change.
"It's just that I don't understand why you're still talking to Christabel even when I'm with you."
I was taken aback by her sudden outburst. I had never seen her act this way before, and it made me uncomfortable. I tried to calm her down and explain that Christabel was just a childhood friend, and there was nothing more to it...just to let it go by a lie. But Josephine was not convinced, and she decided to leave moody.
I tried to stop her and explain, but she walked out of the room without a word. I was left standing there, confused and hurt by her sudden change of behavior. I couldn't understand why she was acting this way, and it made me question what's going on.
The next few days were awkward between us. Josephine avoided me, and when we were in the same room, she would barely speak to me. I tried to reach out and talk to her, but she would brush me off, saying she was busy or not in the mood to talk.
I couldn't stop feeling hurt and betrayed by her actions. I had always thought that our friendship was strong and would withstand any challenges. But now, it seemed like another thing is set to land.
A week went by, and things were still tense between us. I missed my friend, and I wanted to make things right between us, but I didn't know how. Despite this, I valued our friendship and didn't want to lose her. I made a mental note to talk to her soon, to reassure her of our bond and let her know that I cherished her as a friend. I promised to catch up with her soon. I hoped that with time, Josephine would understand that my feelings for Christabel didn't diminish our friendship. I cared for her deeply, even if it wasn't romantic.
I looked forward to having an open and honest conversation with Josephine, to strengthen our friendship and show her that she mattered to me too. But how would she feel about this? How would the whole conversation going to be? Would she agree with me? How would it feel to agree to stay with someone you love but just as an ordinary friend?