Just a Friend 2 !

(Shewa struggled with him and he did the same. He didn't let go of her. He made sure her mouth was covered; he picked the remote and quickly turn up the volume. Shewa bit him on neck, chest, everywhere she could grab with her teeth. He didn't feel a thing. He ripped off her blouse and...)

Shewa: (finally catching a breath, tries to yell but could only whisper): Please let me go. (attempts to yell and yells gradually) Let me go. Let go of me. Leave me alone. let me go.

Desmond: Let you go where? Wake up wake up. Are you okay? (pulling shewa to himself)

Shewa: Yes I am okay (fakes a smile)

Desmond: No you're not. What's the matter baby? Talk to me.

Shewa: I just had a nightmare. I was uhmm uhmm

Desmond: A nightmare? Who was holding unto you? Why were you shouting let me go?

Shewa: Let me go? Go where? (looking confused)

Desmond: Whoever it is has let you go and you're here with me (plants one on her lips). Calm down, close your eyes and all will be well.

Shewa: (places her head on his chest) I know all's well with you. (looks up) Lord please watch over me. Watch over us.

{ 2 weeks later}

Isi: Oh Hell No! For where? Not in this land. You mean C did that to you. Let me get this straight again. You woke up screaming let me go before or after he raped you?

Shewa: (in tears) It was after. How was I supposed to tell desmond? He'd kill C. I don't want trouble.

Isi: There's fire on the mountain. Fire will land on Chinedu's roof today. He will see trouble o. Come o, how did it happen sef? Was he drunk or what?

Shewa: You know I've known C since childhood. His parents and my parents are like family. Some of our family members think we're dating as a matter of fact. I never saw C more than a friend. He was just a good friend that helped me with chemistry. You see C asked me out a long time ago. I said No to him because I was not attracted to him. Besides he's sort of immature. He is the kind that will go about and tell others whatever you do to him. C will even tell people what he has not done to you and will make you stupid. Remember the time we went to dayo's bash. Can you recall how he was

Isi: saying that he had yanshed ifeoma and we all know he was lying because Ifeoma just arrived from Port Harcourt on that very day. She had never set foot in lagos. He practically looked her in the face and was like you like that thing o...

Shewa: Despite his wrong doing, he's like a friend. He's just a friend! He's never wronged me until....I went to his house that day because we were suppose to study together. We started talking like we used to...he teased me like he usually does and I was like oh no it's been a while. Desmond respects the fact that I have chosen abtinence for the past 3 months. He was like whatever. He started talking about one of his girlfriends and was seeking my advice on what to do with her. He become emotional after a while and i hugged him and assured him all will be well. He wanted me to hug him again and I told him I only hugged him to console him that he shouldn't get it twisted. He was like I know you want me and he got up and turned the music on as loud as ever... and was pulling me to come and dance with him. I said no and started packing my books. He kept on dragging me and I screamed but I couldn't even hear myself... I struggled with him. I kicked, I pinched, i bit but I couldn't save myself... he ripped my skirt off and.... (burst in tears)

Isi: Crying will not resolve the matter my dear. Why didn't you say anything? Why didn't you tell anyone?

Shewa: I didn't know how to and...

Isi: and now you're saying you're 2 weeks late. You've not had any sexual contact with desmond in the past 3 months and your period is 2 weeks late. God will punish that Chinedu wherever he is.

Shewa: (crying) What am I going to do? I can't tell desmond o, he will cause trouble.

Isi: (jumps up) Yes, we must cause trouble. He will not get away with this. We have to get you tested to make sure you're not infected or pregnant. We will go to the clinic tomorrow but I have to deal with that idiot first. What nonsence! Come o, are you sure there's nothing between you two?

Shewa: How can you say a thing like that? You know I have been with desmond for 3 years now and I love him. I don't want to hurt or lose him. Please promise you will not tell him this..

Isi: But what if you're pregnant?

Shewa: Please promise you will not tell desmond...

Desmond: (walks in) Tell me what?