Chapter seventeen

Laura's POV

I awoke to a light tapping on my back. "Laura, you should go to bed, you fell asleep on the couch while watching TV, " Betty said to me the second I opened my eyes.

"Ok, thanks Betty, but how long has it been since I slept here? " I asked, wondering if Ken was already long back home and didn't bother waking me up.

"You've been asleep for over six hours, its already past midnight. "She answered.

Past mid night!!!, wow I really slept for so long, I thought. "Thanks Bet,"I said "but what about Ken, isn't he back yet?" I asked dreading to know the answer, but seeing the fallen look on her face, I already knew what the answer was. "No, Ken's not back yet, but he's never stayed out this long so if he's not back yet, he should have a good reason. "Betty said trying to convince me.

"Please lets get you to bed, you can't sit here all night, and don't forget tomorrow you'll be going to college. " Betty was right anyways, so without any arguments, I let her lead me to my room by holding my arm, she waited for me to lie down, tucked me in and switched off my bed side lamp before she left. She's so sweet,she makes me remember my Mummy, I really miss my parents even though I try so much to hide it so not to make my mum Jessie worried about me. My thoughts drifted to my elder brothers, I wonder how they're doing,do they miss me like I miss them? I sighed sorrow fully, I wished sometimes, that my parents didn't die, because if they we're alive, we'll still be one happy family.

I was up the whole night, I couldn't get any sleep. I tried to but I couldn't, I even had to take a shower to see if I'll be able to but Ken was the only thing ony mind, he still wasn't home and it's already past 6am. I got up, after adjusting my bedsheets, I went to clean up and prepare for the day. After having my bath, walked into my closet which had just too much to wear. After much deliberation, I settled for a gold colour short dress, which ended mid thigh. It was backless with long sleeves. I oiled my weave, brushing it, to bring out that smooth beauty. After I was done with my hair, I stepped into the black heels I picked out to go with the dress, taking a long look at the mirror and was satisfied with my wears, I sat down do my make up. I'm very good, believe me 😚.

It was 8:30am, by the time I was done. Grabbing my bag, I went downstairs to eat. I was half way through my food, when Ken stepped in. "Morning'. " He just threw the greeting at me without even turning to look at me. "Morning. "I said back. He went upstairs to his room, and was down in about half an hour. I was already done eating,he walked past me, open the door, called out for me to follow him. I walked out, went over to the waiting car and got in. I turned to face the window the minute he got in, I wasn't gonna talk to him if he's gonna act this way after not coming home last night.

When the chauffeur announced that we've reached my school, I went for the door to go out but Ken grabbed my hand, making me to look at him. "Let go of my hand Ken"I said giving him the itch eye, meanwhile what I really wanted to do was give him a very dirty slap.

"What's your problem Laura? Why are you avoiding me? "Ken asked still holding me. I just shrugged his hand off, opening the door, I got out, turning to him, "I'm not avoiding you, I just don't want to waste my precious time on who doesn't deserve it and you don't deserve me Ken"I said using my fore finger to poke his chest.

"And you my dear, should know by now that I don't care"Ken replied equally poking my forehead. "I'll pick you up after school,wait for me"he added before the driver drove away.

I turned around and headed towards the college gate, I asked directions to the Admin block. I was asked to seat and wait, after submitting my credentials. Few minutes later, a tall white lady came to me. Extending her hand for a handshake, she introduced herself as Mrs Stephens, said I should just go right in for lectures that Ken has taken care of the whole admission process and my result was good so I got in. I was actually pleased, and knowing that my admission was what kept him busy this morning, made me feel very guilty for the way I treated him. I'll prepare his favorite meal today as peace offering and thanks to him. I was already sat on my seat by now, waiting for the lecturer to come when a slim, beautiful, girl stood in front of me smiling. "Hi, I'm Bernice, and you are? "She said extending her hand. I shook her saying "I'm Laura, its a pleasure to meet you. "

"It's a pleasure to meet you too Laurie"she said. "I've been observing you from when you stepped in,I like you and I want us to be friends"she said smiling. Impressive, I thought. I already like her, so what's the harm?. "Friends we are then Bernie"I smiled back saying"come seat here with me.

Back to yesterday night.

Author's POV

Ken left the house, and headed straight for Mary's house. Parking his car by the road, he went to her house and knocked her door. She was about to eat when she heard the door. Opening up just to find the last person she wanted to see, she hissed and went to shut the door when he sticked his foot preventing it from closing.

"Mary baby, please don't shut me out, at least let me just come in first, and explain"he pleaded with her. She stepped back, granting him access to enter. He got on his knees the moment he stepped in, telling her how much he loved her and he was sorry for sending her back alone from Africa, and that it wasn't ever gonna repeat it self again.

She loved his money, so that wasn't a problem, she's just been waiting for him to come back to her so she could hold onto him stronger this time, fuck that Laura, she can go eat shit and she'll get to know her, and do everything she has to, to keep her away from him and him all to herself.She gave him her hand, tugging his to get up and wrapping her arms around his neck kissed him, and they had sex on the couch, before taking it to bedroom. Very early the next morning, he left, saying he had something very important to do, but will be back for her when he's done.He hit the road, thinking if what he was doing was right, why was he suddenly feeling guilty? He felt like he was cheating on Laura, but this was for the best, he thought....

So so, Ken's going back into Mary's claws, and he's hurting himself along side Laura. Let's all see how this goes, you all are also free to predict his next move.