Darren's Circumstances

Let me tell you Darren's story( It's more drama filled than I ever expected) in a short and sweet way .

Darren has a close friend called Mary , to be precise she is his childhood friend and they were together since their childhood and had a very unique bond between them . It so happened that his childhood friend Mary fell in love with him in high school ( typical cliche, not surprised here ) . Well she never confessed directly or something but the way she was showing her affection made him realise that . He never saw her in that light so it was uncomfortable for him to be in that situation , so he changed gears after his graduation in high school and got an admission to this University in hopes of getting away from her for a while. He said that he lived far away from our city so he planned for this college and enrolled. But yesterday night he received a message from her saying she's transferring to our college. It seems that she was pretty pissed when he transferred here without her knowledge and probably will give him an earful( None of my business though). The next part was.... Well surprised the hell out of me .

It seems Darren has a girl he likes ( Sorry Darren , you had to reveal it to me in this situation , keeping it a secret would be ideal but now the cat's out of the bag ) . My head couldn't keep up with all these developments and to boot the girl he likes is in Forensics Department and is pretty famous throughout the college that even I've heard her name . Why the hell I'm I getting involved with main protagonists here DAMNN.

I don't how he got in contact with the college beauty but they are already friends , Colour me surprised. So the bottom line is he wants my help to evade Mary so that he gets on with 'Karen' ( our college beauty).

To be frank this situation is Sooooo not my style . I never had contact with any girls before and this is completely ridiculous.

" I'm sorry to put you through this Kelvin but you know I can't ask anyone else . Help me out here dude."

His expression is seriously saddening to look . He doesn't want to hurt his childhood friend and he wants to get along with Karen which is completely understandable . Even if worst of the worst come to pass there is no particular demerit for me . I'll just be in sidelines helping while he sorts this mess .

" Well, you know I'm not good at communicating and also my personality is this weak . Do you think I can handle it"? . I'm happy that you trust me and I'll try to do what I can but.. you know asking Adrian or Claus would be better, I think " .

Adrian and Claus are our other friends who are in different Department . We met in cafeteria once and from there we got along . We hang out sometimes and they are good friends( Ohh! I made three friends , some improvement here.Haha don't pity me now).

" You may be right but I don't feel like telling them you know. They both are smart but I see things go down in the wrong way ".

" True , even I feel that they are bad at keeping secrets . Anyway I have one more thing to ask " . I tell him with a serious face. I had never made such a face( in front of him at least) so he is a bit perplexed.

" Go on , I'll try to answer it ".

" Yeah the thing is do you think it is wise to ignore Mary? I think you should deal with it directly and end the matter " .

" If it was any other girl I wouldn't have to be in this mess , this is happening because the girl in question is Mary . She won't take a "NO"for an answer . And personally I still think she is important to me and I can't break her heart . I'm just a selfish guy satisfying my ego".

Darren gives a self depreciating smirk while saying it . He is confused and he is unable to arrive at a proper conclusion himself . I can't bear to look at his helplessness anymore. Damn it man , my average life is going down the wrong path here.

" it's fine isn't it , I'll try to do what I can but don't expect too much and try to sort this mess out ASAP".

I walk towards him patting him on his shoulder giving him an assurance of sorts .

" Oops Darren time's up our classes start let's go " . It was time for our class so we both head to the class .

We finish our classes On Human Psychology , Animal Behavior and some other auxillary classes. Later in lunch Darren gets invited by some of the girls and boys from other group and we part ways. ( being Popular is tough isn't it ) . I hit the cafeteria for my lunch and get back to my afternoon classes .

" Darren I'm tired so I'll head home today . Give my regards to Adrian and Claus ".

"Sure, don't push yourself too much man , save that energy It'll help you from tomorrow". Said Darren

"whatever" .

I sigh and leave Darren to head home. We actually had plans to visit the new cafe ' Levitate ' which opened recently in the nearby area but I had no mood for it so I kindly refused by giving my always escape excuse "I'm tired". ( haha I'm so dumb )

On my way I hit the nearby supermarket to get groceries for my dinner . After I choose my stuff I head to the counter line .

" Oh My God! I forgot my wallet , Shit"

I hear a girl in front of me holding her head and flustered . I did hear her muttering saying she forgot her wallet . I don't feel compelled to help her cause I feel it's none of my business and given the possibility that I may creep her out . But I look at the things she bought . It's not that expensive and there are just some skin care products . I check my wallet and surely I can afford the extra here.

" Excuse m-me . If u don't min-nd I could.. pay for you". (What's with this stuttering get a hold of yourself Kelvin).

" You sure !! , Thanks a lot ,You saved me but how do I pay you back. I don't know you and I don't think I can contact you either ."

" Well I don't mind actually... since the p-produ-ucts are not that expensive you don't have to pay m-me this instant . I'm sure to visit this market frequently so I think you could pay me if u see me nex-t-t time."

I definitely creeped her out . who in their right mind would say that. It was as if I was asking her to meet me next time ( Creepy me) .

" Ohh ! You sure ? I might not give your money back you know". She gave a mischievous smile asking me that. ( That Smile Gave me a critical damage)

" Ahhhh it's ok actually.. Since I'm not expecting the money back frankly speaking". Thank God I managed it without stuttering

" Thanks for your kindness , By the way I'm Alice nice to meet you . I'll make sure to give your money back" .

Saying that she rushed out with her things . I didn't even get a chance to introduce myself (Sad Me). Not minding the incident I took my groceries and went back home .