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Tamara POV
Just like that, Sheena became my friend. She was sweet and soft. I’d never met anyone with such a sunny personality. I felt comfortable in her presence.
We arrived at the psychology block and just when we were entering, her phone buzzed “Geez!” she said, rolling her eyes. “That’s my mom. I have to take it.”
“Sure,” I said, smiling.
She turned and hurried away as I walked into the class, hoping to see Matt. However, he hadn’t come for it. His absence made me jittery by the minute. I had my plans to reject him, which flew out of the window the moment he and I became intimate. But I didn’t realize that his no–show was going to make me miserable. I slipped into the lecture hall just as the professor began. Feeling lethargic, I slid into the back seat without a word. Sheena was a good distraction from Matt, but the feeling of loneliness returned. Where was he and what was he doing? Why did he disappear just like that? I had heard him saying to Brad that he was going to see the cult building where Summer was captured. Somehow that made me all the more anxious. Cultists were hard core. What if they had caught him? No. goddess, no. I closed my eyes and searched for him through our bond. The thread was strong.
But even after I knew that he was not harmed, my eyes remained fixed on the board as the professor began. I couldn’t register a word. Around me, students whispered, passed notes, giggled, but none of it reached me. When I was called on, I blinked slowly, then muttered, “I don’t know.” I looked at my backpack which was unzipped and disorganized. A half–eaten granola bar peeked out. My chest felt tight, and I wanted to get out of the hall. When the class ended, I picked up my bag and headed out to Brad’s place. Maybe that would divert my attention.
“Heyy!” Sheena’s soft voice pulled me out of my thoughts again. “Where are you going?
I whipped my head to see her. Where did she come from? “To my place,” I replied with a small smile.
She sagged, shaking her head. “I feel like such a douche!” she breathed. “I missed my first psychology class! And I’m sure that the professor must have gone so far in the course.”
I licked my lips, wondering if I should offer teaching her or helping her to cope up.
Sheena looked at me. “I know it would be too much to ask for, but will you help me catch up on what we’ve done so far se fery thing to ask,” she chuckled, tucking a
Successfully unlocked! strand of her hair behind her ear. But don’t have other friends.” She laughed nervously.
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My lips curled up. New students could be intimidated because the course was enormous, and a helping hand was needed. “Sure,” I replied.
She squealed and lunged at me to envelope me in a tight hug. “OMG! You’re a lifesaver. Thanks so much! Can we start today? I promise I’ll be a nice girl, and dinner is on me.”
I couldn’t help laughing at her. “No, it’s fine. You can come over to my brother’s place. We can study there together.”
“Really?” she asked, her eyes rounding at the corner. “He won’t kill me, right?”
I burst into laughter. “Silly!”
She pursed her lips and made that cute expression. “Once again, thank you.”
With my spirits better, I headed to the history lecture hall instead of going back to Brad‘ s. But I called him and asked about Summer. She had woken up in the morning, but had gone back to sleep.
Sheena’s phone buzzed again. “Oh great!” she hissed. “It’s my mom again. Why does she choose this time to call me?” she said, sounding irritated.
“You must speak with her,” I encouraged. “Hope all’s well.”
She shook her head. “No…” she drawled. “Mom’s a coke addict. She loves me, but when she is high, she tends to become clingy. I’ve tried so many times to get her off the drugs, but I have no idea where she got them from.”
“Oh dear,” I rasped, feeling sorry for Sheena. No one should suffer from such mental abuse. “You should talk to her.”
Her shoulders sagged, but she picked up the call and walked away.
Tulip was not as aggressive as she was earlier. It was like she was smiling and teaching us, making jokes and she didn’t even glance at me once. She didn’t even ask for Matt. It was a pleasant surprise, but I wondered if she had moved on. I wish she did
move on.
When I came out of the history class, I was even more depressed because I had tried reaching Matt, and his phone was still switched off. Frustration surged through me and I murmured under my breath, “Can you just call me?”
After the class was over, Tulip shot me a curious look, and exited the hall hurriedly. Like she has a flight to catch. Not that I cared, but her behavior was bizarre. Though I had two more classes, I just didn’t have the energy to attend them. So I walked to Brad‘ s place this time. When I was halfway there, Sheena called me.
“Tamara!” she hollered, sprinting toward me. When she reached me, she was panting.” Hey, sorry. Mom had a long talk with me, in which she promised me the hundredth time that she wouldn’t take drugs.”
“That’s nice,” I said as I started to walk again.
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She rolled her eyes. “Nice? She is impossible! But-” She came to stand in front of me, and I halted in my tracks. “Can I come to your place? You said you would help me.”
“Yes, sure,” I replied. “The offer stands.”
She giggled. “Thanks so much. Tamara. Means a lot.”
We both walked to Brad’s place, talking about the syllabus and what all I do at college. The house was pretty quiet. The warriors stared at Sheena, sniffing her and memorizing her scent. I couldn’t help chuckling. They looked at everyone as a threat. Even the petite Sheena.
Brad was with Summer, and so I headed to my room. Sheena made herself comfortable there. She took out her laptop, ready to take notes. As for me, I went to check in Summer. She still looked pale. Brad was sitting at the edge of her bed, staring
at her.
“How is she?” I asked in a low voice.
“Not good…” he muttered. I could sense how horrible he was feeling.
“Did you hear from Matt?” I asked.
“Nope. Did you?”
“No…” I gritted my teeth. “Did he not go with some of our warriors?”
“Yes, but he hasn’t returned. I’m also worried about him.”
“Well, if he calls, tell him that I’m mad. Like real mad.”
Brad chuckled. “I will ask him to talk to you.”
“And I’ll slam my phone!” Saying that, I spun and marched back to my room.
Sheena jerked her head back, seeing the anger on my face. “Should I leave?” she asked with a cautious tone.
“Ah, no!” I huffed. “It’s nothing. Let’s just study!”
For the next one hour, Sheena took the notes diligently on her laptop. Her mom called her again, for which she had to go out of the house and talk. When she came back, she looked mentally drained. I really pitied her. But she smiled and we continued. Sheena left two hours later.
She said, “I’d love it if we could have the next session at my place. Will it be possible?”
“Why?” I frowned.
“My mom was paranoid that I was going to be killed or something.” Sheena sighed. ” When I’m in front of her, she is more settled.”
I couldn’t commit to her right away. “We’ll see,” I said with a tight smile.
Sheena stared at me for a moment, and then pulled me in a hug. “You are the
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sweetest girl I’ve met. God’s favorite.”
I patted her back to reassure her. I knew that she was hurting a lot inside. Sheena left
soon after, and I decided that I could go to her house next time.
