Chapter 15: Another year in college

I've added some weight since the last college vacation. It feels like yesterday when I and Ann had Sammie and her chauffeur in our penthouse for three days.

Well, play days are gone and its another year in college. Our helps have been back from their one week vacation for over three weeks now.

They seem very happy and can't stop thanking I and Ann for giving them time off for their families.

School resumes next week but I'd be spending the weekend shopping with Steve, Ann would also come along.

You might be wondering what I and Ann do with our previousclothes since we shop for new ones almost every month.

Actually to be sincere, I and Ann gift out whatever clothes we're no longer using to the orphanage homes.

Sometimes, we sell tge clothes for little money and also add some money to it to buy few things for them.

It was an idea I came up with and I love it, including Ann. I feel its so much beyter helping lives than just using and throwing out the clothes in the garbage can.

"I'm ready Maya... will be waiting for you at the lounge. Don't keep and your boyfriend waiting because you're dolling yourself up", Ann tease and I frowned.

"Some minutes please...", I called out also.

Though I love dressing and looking nice, I have never because of any guy tried to doll myself up or look more beautiful than usual and Ann knows that.

Finally putting on my Sandals, I carried my purse and went out of the room. We would be having launch out today which would be after the shopping.

I and Ann had to chamge clothes since we were in house wears by the time Steve came.

He didn't mention his coming because he said he wanted to surprise me and take me shopping.

And of course I was surprised by his sudden visit but I loves it because I love shopping or are there any woman who hates shopping...?

"You look gorgeous baby...", Steve completed while I walked down the stairs.

"Thanks love...", I said as he pulled me for a kiss.

"Hmm Hmm...", I heard Ann clear her throat and we stopped kissing.

" I hope I don't die of diabetes due to your sweet show of affection", Ann said and we bursted into laughter.

We went out of the house and took Steve car. I sat beside Steve in the car while he sat at the driver's seat driving.

In few miutes time, we arrived at the shopping complex. We went inside while i held Steve's arm.

Seeing all the beautiful clothes, shoes and bags literally calling me to buy them, I and Ann ran into them and started picking different clothes, bags and the likes.

I saw Steve shook his head from behind us because of how funny we acted.

We got home tired after having launch out. Steve paid for my things even though i urged him not to.

I and Ann decided to order pizza and peppered fried chicken for dinner. Its not like the maids couldn't prepare fried chicken but we just felt like relieving them for the evening.

SECOND YEAR IN COLLEGE

Our college holiday didn't last for three weeks making today the first day of resumption.

I and Steve have had relationship issues for almost a week now due to a stupid reason I still cannot fathom.

Due to my stubborn nature, i can't and I'm still not ready to say sorry.

"I think its time you made peace with Steve, Maya. Just apologize and let things go back to normal", Ann advised while driving.

"You know me Ann, moreover, this is not the first time I and Steve would be having disagreements. During those times I always see the reasons for that but now he's giving me a stupid reason of been mean to Issy last week while we meet coincidentally at the restaurant", I said irritated.

"I understand you baby and I know you did nothing wrong but you should remember how Issy is. We both know she is as pretentious as the devil himself".

"Which is why Steve should have trusted me his girlfriend and not some bitch. Steve should have asked to know the main reason I avoided her rather than giving me craps", I said angrily as the anger in me began to boil the more.

Urghhh..., Ann reacted, confused and I chuckled.

I know I was already making her head spin with my problems and Ann sincerely apologize for that.

We got to school and went directly to our lecture room but what I noticed got me disturbed not that I cared though but I was still mad.

I saw Issy's pretentious face and the sly smiled on her face as she whispered something into Steve's ear when she noticed my presence.

Steve only felt pity for Issy but I can see she's gone over board with her pretense this time.

Since the incident with Steve and Issy happened, Steve has been srifting from me a bit even though he doesn't want to accept it.

Issy just as I know might have pretended to need a friend or look miserable or something to keep on getting Steve's attention and I'm not so ready to leave him, not that I have deep feelings for him anyway.

I tried staying in this relationship because I thought I could grow to love Steve but reverse has been the case. I don't even feel a thing whenever we kiss.

"Steve...", I called and saw him turn.

"Maya...", he said and quickly got up on his feet.

Ann went to sit leaving I and Steve to talk. The lecturer hasn't come over yet and I wondered what was keeping him late.

"I missed you but its a pity you don't. If you did, you would have done as I said and resolved the issue between us", Steve said and I could feel the pain in his voice.

I know he likes me. I don't know about love but I know Steve likes me but I just can't do as he said.

I can't apologize to Issy for ignoring her because I don't owe her an apology. Its my choice to either acknowledge her presence or not whenever I meet her.

"I can't do what you're asking Steve and if you know you're still hell bent on it since I can see you're now friends, it'll be better we go on a break for now", I said and saw the lecturer walk in.

I saw a shock on his face his face and I won't lie of not feeling pity for him but i quickly looked away and went to have my seat beside Ann.

I also say a displeased and jealous look on Issy's face. I can't believe she's hitting on Steve, but at least I shouldn't be surprised.

"Good morning to you all", Professor Ken greeted.

"Good morning professor", we all replied.

"I want to apologize for my lateness this morning. Something unexpected happened concerning the new professor. We just received a notice that he won't be raising today to take over from Professor Tom today due to a confidential reason and I hope you all understand and accept my apology" he said.

"I want to welcome you all to another year and a new semester. I know for it hasn't been easy starting college for the first time last year and I hope you all have adjusted to that already. Without much introduction; let's get to the topic for today. Today, we are....", the lecture continued and I saw Steve took a glance at me once in a while.

Ann also noticed and she just kept on sighing while I chuckled.

We finished the first class for today and got out of the class to the second lecture venue.

While I and Ann strolled to the lecture hall, I heard Steve called my name. I looked back and saw him approach us.

Ann elbowed me to wait even if I didn't want to.

"Maya, I'm sorry for what happened. Please let's stop this. I'm not ready for a break at all. The last few days without you feels like years and I'm not ready to continue living that way", Steve said and I rolled my eyes in my imagination.

I know sooner or later, I was going to end the relationship because I've waited enough to fall for him but all to no avail.

"I suggested that because I felt you are ready to continue that way since I can see you havea new company", I said, obviously angry.

"I'm sorry Maya, I won't disappoint you again", Steve said and I chuckled.

"Don't make a promise you can't keep Steve. Remember you promised me same thing but have broken it and now you're promising the same thing", I said.

"It's for real this time Maya. I won't let you down", he assured but I wasn't assured.

I love things working and I really want it to work but its a pity I'm not feeling anything for him.

Wait few a few more weeks before concluding finally Maya. I told myself.

To show that i had forgiven him, I hugged him, gave him a peck and said; "Alright Steve, let's go for lecture now. We won't want to receive lectures outside or worst still; sent out of the lecture room", I said and we all went to the lecture room.

* * * *

A few days passed since I and Steve came back together. And just like always, I've been trying my best in the relationship.

We just finished lecture now and its time for break.

I, Steve and Ann walked out of the lecture room. Ann yawned while I stretched.

The professor taking the course we just finished now has always been known for his boring classes since we resumed last year.

"Have you seen the new professor?, I heard he just arrived", I heard two girls I can recognize as my fellow course mates gossip beside me while we went to the cafeteria.

"No I haven't but we're supposed to have his class next. I mean after break", the other girl replied.

"Oh that's true, I just hope the old man would take it easy on us and be less trouble than Professor Tom", I heard them say and I wished so.

The break ended and we got into the lecture room. We're having the new Professor's class now and i'm starting to get nervous already.

Not only me but the whole class. I could hear some whispering already.

"I hope he's less trouble", a guy said.

"I've heard rumors on how strict he is from the dean's office. I didn't mean to eavesdrop though. They were gossipping while I was right in the room", another said.

"Old men are always grumpy. I won't be surprised if he also is", someone else whispered but I decided to concentrate on my phone.

I was nervous of course because I wouldn't want this new professor to be grumpy.

Grumpy here means loads of work and assignments. The knot in my stomach from the day I resumed came back and my hands became sweaty.

Suddenly, I heard the murmuring in the lecture room stopped and everywhere became silent.

Curious, I raised up my head and what I saw surprised me. Not only me, but the rest of the class.

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