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{ I NEED YOU }
“Yes, he has always had my heart ever since highschool, but his playboy attitude held me back, and that was why I pretended to h@të him so much, I loved him as much as I pretended to h@të him, even till now I’m still so in love!, I know I sound crazy cos he’s the same guy who caused me immeasurable pains and agony, but I just got to realize that he’s the only one who can also take those pains away. He changed….for me” Delaney sobbed gently as she spoke, and Paisley’s arms dropped.
“Whoa” Midas muttered, staring at Delaney shockingly.
“So…you’re choosing that animal over me?” Paisley smirked.
“I don’t wanna let him go anymore” Delaney replied bluntly, and Paisley laughed.
“Fine, but know that as from today, we’ll be enemies forever” she said meanly, and Delaney sniffed as Paisley got her phone.
She deleted Delaney’s number and faced her.
“Number deleted, delete mine too and let’s start the feud” she said and walked back to her car.
She got in and drove away.
Delaney squatted on her spot as balls of tears rolled down her cheeks, and Midas pulled her up, hugging her gently.
“So sorry, Delaney” he said, patting her back as she cried on his shoulder.
•••
Delaney got back to the hostel and when she entered her room, she found Paisley’s bed empty, and her closet is in same shape, even her rack is empty.
“She left this room” Carina said, and Delaney nodded before sitting on her bed.
“What exactly happened?” Melinda asked.
“Isn’t it hightime you tell us what we don’t know?” Gigi said, and Delaney sighed.
“Two years ago, in Beijing” she started, and they all drew closer to listen well.
She took her time to narrate everything without leaving anything out, and when she was done, they were left with wide shocked eyes.
“So…all these happened and….gawd!” Gigi said.
“You have a baby..” Carina muttered.
“I was wondering why your B@@bs are so big and robust” Melinda said.
“So… Dylan is the father but he’s not aware yet” Gigi said.
“And you’re still in love with him after everything?” Carina said.
“And now he travelled?” Melinda said.
“So Paisley cut you off cos of just that?, This is crazy” Gigi said.
“I get that she should be angry, but shouldn’t she consider your own happiness first before thinking about hers?, You’re happy with Dylan, you wanna be with him, why can’t he let you be?, Why must you h@të him for the rest of your life just because she wants you to?” Carina said hotly.
“It’s called selfishness” Gigi scoffed.
“And if Dylan was really a playboy in highschool like you narrated, then girl….he changed like Füçk, trust me he’s changed” Melinda added.
“We’ll just talk to Paisley, I’m sure she’ll listen” Carina said, sitting beside Delaney.
“The good news about this is that I won’t have to share a bed with Delaney or Carina anymore, I’ll have Paisley’s bed all to myself, I’m moving here fully” Gigi said, and Carina laughed.
“Silly you”
“Are you crying?” Melinda said, noticing Delaney’s glassy eyes.
“I miss him already” Delaney replied, wiping the tears as they fell.
“Aww, when is he coming back?” Gigi asked.
“Midas said two years or so”
“What!” The girls chorused.
“Is he going to Caledonia to settle down?” Melinda asked.
“To take care of his late dad’s company” Delaney sniffed, and Gigi started wiping her tears gently.
“Stop crying angel, please” she said.
“How dare he leave you just like that” Carina said.
“Cheer up baby, you have us, and I’m sure he’ll call you once he lands, so calm down and expect it ok?, Please baby” Melinda smiled, stroking her hair.
“So when are we seeing our baby Sweeney?” Carina asked, and Delaney smiled lightly.
“Next week” she said.
“Can’t wait!” Gigi gushed.
“She’ll be so cute!, My goddaughter” Melinda said.
“I know, right?” Carina smiled.
“So… is she her father’s daughter or her mother’s daughter?” Gigi asked.
“She resembles Dylan a lot” Delaney replied.
“I knew it!” Carina laughed.
“Guys it’s almost time for class!” Melinda’s eyes widened.
“I’ll go take my bath” Delaney entered the bathroom.
“Girls, for now, let’s only focus on making Delaney happy, i h@të seeing her sad I swear” Gigi said.
“Sure, she’s someone I love so much so I’ll do my best” Carina smiled.
“Me too, can’t stand her sad face so trust me” Melinda said.
•••
The girls haven’t been able to talk to Paisley cos the two classes they had were consecutive, so after the second lecturer left, they all went to her at once. Except Delaney.
“Paisley we need to talk” Gigi said.
“About what?” Paisley rolled eyes.
“You already know what we’re here to talk about, stop playing dumb” Carina said.
“Dumb?, Now I’m dumb?” Paisley laughed.
“Delaney has been your bestie since highschool, how could you just scratch your friendship like that cos of a small quarrel” Melinda said, and Paisley smirked.
“Small you said?, The idiot choose that animal over me!” Paisley shouted.
“She’s not an idiot, Paisley” Gigi said calmly.
“She’s a big fool!, How dare she slap me back!” Paisley shouted again, drawing attention of the students.
“You mean she should have said thank you after receiving a slap from you?, Come down from your high oy vey!, I don’t see a crown on your head so stop acting like the Füçking queen of her existence!, Why must she do everything you want!” Gigi shouted.
“She owes me her life!, I was there for her when nobody was…
“Shut the Füçk up Bîtch!, Just because you were there for her doesn’t mean she becomes your servant!, Get that!” Carina cut her off.
“Oh, so y’all ganged up against me right?, It’s over between everyone of us!, Avoid me Bîtches!” Paisley shouted.
“Of course we will, we’re enough for her, go to hell!” Gigi shouted angrily, and Paisley laughed.
“The black monkey is talking too, wow!, Incredible!” She said mockingly.
“Well I’m not someone who gets fingered in a darn classroom!” Gigi shouted back, and Paisley’s eyes widened.
?️ Whoaa!!!!
“Repeat that sentence” Paisley said.
“You’re the real Bîtch here girl!” Gigi shouted, and Paisley grabbed her hair.
Gigi did the same and gave Paisley two hard slaps on the face.
Paisley was already bleeding from the nose when Lexi rushed in and separated them.
He took Paisley out of the class while the girls took Gigi out. Delaney followed them.
“Seems the group is scattered” Madelyn smiled from her seat.
“Nice one” Gladys smiled too.
“Will Paisley be a useable tool?” Sydney asked, popping the gum in her mouth.
“Let’s see” Madelyn bit her lip.
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“Let go of me!” Paisley shouted at Lexi when he got out of the class with her.
She’s bleeding from the nose as a result of the slaps she received from Gigi.
“You’re bleeding” he said and tried to touch her face, but she hit his hand away.
“Get off my face!!!” She screamed and walked out on him angrily.
“Paisley!” He shouted and was about to rush after her when Leo appeared.
“Here” he smiled, bringing out the necklace Paisley forgot on his bed last night.
“Where did you get this from?” He asked and quickly snatched it from him.
“Paisley forgot it with me…last night” he smiled and walked away.
“Last…. night?” Lexi muttered suspiciously.
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