Befriending
A Ghost
Episode 23
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Knowing the murderer
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Declan Davies
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Sasha refused to talk to me all throu-ghin clas-s and I must admit , I was very worried.
I never expected her to have reacted angrily , but how did she even know I lied? It is not like I showed my emotions facially or…… wait a minute! Did she have Daphne spy on me? If yes , she is really so impossible!
I turned sideways to her and caught at staring at me
She quickly looked away and I sighed
I guess I will have to apologise to her after school hours……
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But to my surprise, immediately the school bell rang signalling the end of school day , she sling her backpack across her shoulders, stood up in a huff and then walked out of the clas-s….
Is she for real? I thought within
Grabbing my back pack , I got off my seat and then ran after her …
Sasha! I called loudly but she did not answer and I kept on running till I caught up with her …
What is wrong with you? I asked her but she didn’t respond, instead she tried to walk past me..
Catching her by her arm, I pulled her close to me…
Let go of me Declan ! She said , trying to struggle out of my grip but I held her more ti-ghtly…
No, I won’t do that until you tell me what exactly is wrong with you. I snapped back at her and she scoffed
I just want to on my own , can you please let me be? She pleaded and I sniggered
Of course I will , if you can tell me the reason why? I said staring into her face
Are you really asking me that! Fine! Since you want to hear it from me then I will tell you , I want to be alone because I can’t stand a liar like you .she half yelled
I caught my breathe , surprised by her word ….
Can you pleaaaasee let me go now ? She asked stretching the word “please” and I sighed
C’mon Sasha I did that because I don’t want you to be caught up in the middle . I explained and she rolled her eyes
You see Declan you are just a spoilt proud br@t who does not care about others feelings. She accused
And without saying, I let go of her and bit my li-ps as I watched her run off …..
She is just too stubborn!
Having a couple fight? a voice asked
I looked in the direction and met the gaze of the “clas-s gossip” Amanda
What a looser! i mumbled and then walked slowly to my car …….
Sasha just ruined my mood!
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Sasha Alfredo
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Pushing the door opened with my legs , I walked in holding a hu-ge tray containing a plate of hot waffles with chicken and a bottled water…..
the aroma of the food was already making me salivate and I really couldn’t just wait to devour it …..
I placed the tray gently on the bed and then sat down with my legs folded un-der as if practicing yoga ….
And in a rush , I started munching on the food hungrily
Glutton! Daphne cursed at me and I paused to stare at her.
Are you talking to me? I asked in surprise and she scoffed
I didn’t talk to you , I cursed at you. She corrected and I smiled knowing she was tired of ignoring me , yes ignoring me……
She scolded at me for being harsh on Declan and when I refused listening to her, she gave me the silent treatment…..
My phone suddenly rang and on checking the caller , it was Declan
I rolled my eyes
Can’t he just leave me alone? I said aloud as I hanged up the call
Are you really gonna continue with that? Daphne queried and I nodded
You are crazy! Declan has called more than a dozen time and yet you kept on ban-ging his calls , what exactly is your problem?she retorted angrily and I grinned
Let us just say I am trying to make him see my worth. I answered with a wider grin and she rolled her eyes
Oh yeah! and I also pray you don’t loose him this way . She drawled ….
What! Loose! No way! I blurted out and she laughed
Then let go of your pride and call him. She advised
Shrugging, I paused to drink from the bottled water before answering her
I will do call him when I am back from the bus station………
Really Sasha! Are you gonna meet Racheal all alone? She asked , widening her eyes in surprise
Sure! I answered and then continued munching away ………….
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After eating, I put the tray away on the floor and then rested my head on the pillow .
Glancing at the wall clock , it was 18:00pm
I guess I nee-d to be on my way!
I got off the bed and went over to the wardrobe….
I pulled off the red top I was wearing and changed it to a pink one ………
Are you going somewhere? Daphne asked and I nodded without looking at her
And where is that? She continued
To the bus station. I answered and she scoffed
But she asked to meet by 19:00, then why going now. She queried
That is because my mom won’t allow me to go out once it is past 19:00. I explained and she exclaimed softly
I will wait for Racheal. I quickly added …..
having explained to her , I brou-ght out the “pen recorder” out from my back pack and then kept it in the front pocket of my jean trouser……
Picking a text book from the table , I faced Daphne
Are you coming with me or not ? I asked , knowing she would say yes and I was not disappointed
Let us go . I said and we both headed down the stairs…
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On getting downstairs, I met my mom and Kamara watching television in the sitting room
Mum! I called and she shifted her attention to me
Erm I nee-d to return this text book to Declan. I lied
She looked at the textbook and then look at me
Can’t you do that tomorrow? I mean it is already getting late . She said , glancing at her wristwatch
No mom! he will be nee-ding it this night . I insisted and she sighed
Fine! So when will you be back home or will you be spending the night there? She asked and I gasped in surprise
Can I really do that? I asked to be sure
She was quiet for a moment and then she nodded slowly ……..
I trust you won’t do anything foolish ….
Sure mom!
So will you be spending the night there? She repeated and this time I nodded sheepishly……
Alright then ! Run along before it gets too dark . She told me
Okay mum! Good night . I bade and rushed out of the house , excitedly ………
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Are you really going to spend the night with Declan? Daphne asked as we walked to the taxi station
Yes. I answered with a large smile , i will call at his place after listening to what Racheal have to say ……
Oh! If that is the case , I think you nee-d to let him know. She continued
Sure!
I searched my pockets for my phone but couldn’t find it
Damn! I left it at home . I said aloud and Daphne huffed
How could you! You should know that your Phone is so important right now. She retorted and I sighed in frustration
I know!but going home is not an option, I will just go to his home without calling …….
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We soon got to the station and I flagged down a taxi…..
I will Join you at the bus station. Daphne said in whispers and I nodded without looking at her
Opening the car door, I got in
Where miss? The driver asked
The bus station closer to diamond high. I answered and without asking any more question, he drove off ………
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Cory Abel
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With a heavy heart, I kept on rolling on my bed …
The look on Racheal face when Sasha caught us was alarming , it was the same way she looked at Daphne on that fateful night ………
I shivered in fear as the memory of what happened that night flashed on……..
Damn! Racheal is such a beast ……. but wait a minute! What if she try to harm Sasha also?
No it can’t happen ! I can’t let that happen , I really nee-d to do something about it ….
And in a rush , I got off the bed , put on my sli-ppers , grabbed my purse and then dashed out of the room…
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Luckily for me , my mom was in the kitchen so I tiptoed to the door , opened it gently , trying not to make a sound and then ran out of the house ………
Cory! Is that you? I heard my mom asked but I ignored her ……
I have to do what is right! I mumbled softly as I took a short cut to Declan’s home …..
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Declan Davies
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I dialled Sasha number for the umpteenth time but she was still not picking
I sighed in frustration
What is wrong with her? Is she trying to run me crazy with worry!
Fine! I know I wronged her but why is she taking this too far?
Just then , my mom called me from the sitting room
Declan!
And without answering her , I got off the bed and headed down the stairs to the sitting room
She was setting the table for dinner so I went over to as-sist her
Let me do it . I said , collecting the napkin from her to wipe the plates
Thanks baby . She said with a smile and then opened the pot ready to serve dinner….
I noticed you have been skipping meals so I prepared your favourite. She said with a smile and I nodded absentmindedly
My mind was with Sasha and I was really worried about her!
Baby! What are you thinking about, you have been wiping that plates for more than 5 mins. My mum queried, bringing me out of my thoughts and I quickly composed myself
Oh! I am sorry , what were you saying? I asked and she smi-rked
Just sit and let us eat …..
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Sitting down , She dished a large helping of macaroni cheese into my plate and I stared at her in awe
Eat all of it baby. She said with a straight face and I scoffed
Do you want to kill me with food!
No, I just want to help you gain some weight. She corrected with an eye roll
Whatever! I muttered and she huffed
Use that tone with me again and you will be grounded for two weeks . She threatened and I raised my hands in defeat
You win!
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Using the fork , I was about taking a piece of cheese into my mouth when the door bell rang ….
I exchanged looks with my mom
Are you expecting someone? I asked but she shook her head
Neither am I . I drawled without making a move to stand up …..
I will go get it . She announced, standing and then made for the door
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Cory! I heard her call and I quickly look towards the door in disbelief…….:
She opened the door wider and my heart skipped a bit when Cory walked in ……:
Cory! What is she doing here? Is she here to tell what she knows! I thought within
hello ma! She greeted my mum who was still staring at her in surprise and then faced me
Hi Dec! I came over to borrow your biology note. She said staring intently at me
I tilted my head slowly trying to figure out what she was trying to tell me…….
Note! Is that a kind of clue or……….. dang it! She is trying to ask for privacy ….
Covering my food with a plate cover, i stood up in a huff and then faced mother
I will be going upstair with Cory . I told her
She looked at Cory and then back at me ….
Then what about your food? She asked and I faked a chuckle
I won’t be long . I as-sured her
She stared at me for a while and then sighed
Alright then! She agreed
I shifted my gaze to Cory and signalled her to follow me as I climbed up the stairs to my room…….
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I pushed the door opened and we both walked in…
bolting the door , I faced her
What is wrong? I asked and she broke down in tears
Racheal might harm Sasha. She said in between sobs and I became alarmed
Harm Sasha! And why would she do that! Did Sasha offend her in anyway? I asked in a rush but she shook her head negatively
Then why the hell will she harm Sasha! I half yelled and she whimpered, sniffing
That is because! Erm that is because erm Sasha erm caught both of us together.she stuttered and I gave her a confused look
Caught you both with what! I asked still not un-derstanding what she meant
ki-ssing. She said in whispers and I froze
ki-ssing! And why would you both be ki-ssing! Are you both lesbians? I asked and her countenance changed to that of sadness….
No way! You must be joking ! Racheal is my ex and you know , she doesn’t seem like a les-bian. I said still finding it ha-rd to believe and she took a de-ep breathe….
You turned her that way Declan , all she wanted was for you to love but what did you do instead, you played with her f****ng feelings. She paused to wipe her tears before she continued
I was always her shoulder to cry on , I will listen attentively to her when she tells me how much she love you but all that changed when she asked me a question which ruined my entire life …..
Cory! Will you help me quench my burning desi-re ?
TBc…