Chapter 36

JOEY could be found inside the room, crying for no reason at all. Crying helplessly on his bed, squeezing the pillow.

It then dawned on her.

Is this how it was going to be forever? Me taking care of the house while he is at work? He didn't really care about me, maybe Wilson was right. He dumped me at home and went to work. By the way,he's also a musician,only God knows how many girls he has flirted with. Joey stop!.

She screamed.

She tried to take the taught off her head, scattering her hair with her hands. Her elbow on her knees. Crying profusely. Maybe Wilson was right after all.

She stood up scattering anything that came her way inside the room with rage. Why me Paschal?! Why?!. She landed back on the bed.

She was famished.

After all I did for you,you treated me this way?! Maybe dad was right,I'll never see happiness, he's taking everything away from me! She cried out loud. Thinking for a second,she paused; what if she wasn't right and she was just misunderstanding Paschal all along. Oh God now I'm confused. She cried, hitting the bed like it was the cause of all her problems. And then every single thing Wilson said started ringing inside her head.

"We've been childhood friends for years now,we know each other's differences and share so many things in common. Just think for once Joey. Think!"

"You know I can be a good man too Joey,you know that... You know the kind of bright future we'll make if we're together... You also...know...that Joey"

She wept.

And then she remembered her conversation with Paschal few hours ago. He didn't even give me time to explain myself. He doesn't care about me.

She rose. "I'm leaving" she had had enough.

Fortunately for Paschal,he closed from office early and coming back home,he found the room scattered. Joey. He hurried inside the room and found her packing.

"Rachel?" He called out confused.

"No need to talk or do anything. I'm leaving you. Don't worry"

"You're packing? Why?"

"-" Joey kept shut forcing the clothes inside the bags when Paschal held her and asked perplexed; "what's going on Rachel?"

"Don't you dare call me Rachel, okay?! I'm Joey" she spat out. This made Paschal more perplexed. Joey didn't have time for all this,she shoved him away, gathering her things.

"Wait... We need to talk" he scampered.

"Talk about what? I get it okay?! I get it Paschal" she winced at him. "You decided to cater for me out of pity and by so doing you're taking advantage of me uhn?! Why am I even talking to you?! Don't you dare come any closer. I know your types" she zipped her bag in contempt.

"Types?" Paschal repeated as the word hit him. "Wait! Wilson is behind this,right?"

How did he know? Joey shivered. "He's got nothing to do with this. I-- I just wanna make it easier for you and leave before you kick me out" she cleaned her tears.

"What has gotten into you?" He said ravelled. "It's Wilson right? He's told me things that made me think he's jealous of our relationship" he gazed at her "it's him right?!" Joey looked at him,scared. "Yes,it's him. It's him!" Paschal said unravelled as he ran for his car.

"Paschal! Paschal! No! Where are you going?!" Joey called out to running Paschal in tears.

And then it struck her "Wilson!"