Deception

EPISODE 2

DECEPTION

The vacation was almost ending and I had heard nothing from Nicole, not even a hie. Personally I chose not to talk to her also on the phone as I did not want to cause any trouble anymore, besides she had proved that there was no chance for us to have any relationship. My heart always shrank in pain as I thought about the cold shoulder she had given me when I tried to show her how I felt about her, I couldn't imagine how wicked ladies could be to someone with pure intensions like I had. "After all what do I need a lady for, I have everything my parents can afford a good life for me" I consoled myself as I tried to take out the thought of not been loved by Nicole.

With only a week to return to the campus my heart was under serious toture as I could not imagine myself facing her all day, there was nothing I could do except to face the consequence of my premature descision thanks to Chris. I wondered what she would tell her friends about me, I could just see them talking about me, I knew my image would be oblique and a model of shame on the campus especially if it got to the ears of other boys who also had the intension of having Nicole. The question which came to me now was how I would redeem myself from such a status, father had always told me to keep a low profile when I am around other people in order to fit in, but now I had no choice I had to show that I came from a wealthy family in order to prove that someone of my status wouldn't stoop so low for someone like Nicole, I chose to change my wardrobe with the help of Chris in order to appear stylish within the remaining week. I chose to wait for mom to return from her cosmetic shop in order to place my order for the new semester, the day finally declined and I had her car engine sounding outside, she came into the house with Carol she had just picked from her school, I was on the couch watching one of my favorite quiz show.

Mother: "Hello sonny! How has been your day ?" she said this cheerfully as she handed over the greens she had bought to add to her cooking for our dinner.

Me: "I am okay Mom, my day has been okay no complains, how has been your day as well." I replied her cheerfully at the same time thinking if it was the right time to say my request.

Mother: "I am glad to hear that my boy, well my day was okay but busy I was taking in new stock and checking the quantity of the old stock with my employee." Replied mother in a relieved tone as she sat on the couch to take a break before she started cooking.

Me: "Thank you mom, oooh it was surely a busy day, but we thank God it has ended well." I responded to her absently still thinking on how I would make my request, it wasn't easy for me to request new close as I even had some which I did not wear, but I had to in order to make a point on campus.

Mother: "That's true my son, let me go and cooking something for us your father will be home soon I want him to eat a nice warm meal." Replied mother excitedly as she stood up heading to the kitchen.

I remained on the couch no longer focusing on the quiz show as I wondered how to present my request, and I did not want it to appear as someone who wanted to buy close to show my flamboyance, I wanted it to sound as a genuine request which really attention, finally an idea came into my head of helping he in preparing dinner, mother always appreciated extra hands when it came to work, I had to try in order to gain her favour, I stood up confidently following her to the kitchen. I went to the sink to wash my hands as she watched me quietly with a inquisitive eyes.

Me: "Can I cut these carrots for you mom." I said this as I approached the table where she had placed her carrots whilst putting on my apron which I had take from the drawer she kept them.

Mother: "Hahahaha what are you doing son?" Responded mother out of surprise as it was my first day to help her from the first day I came for my vacation.

Me: "I want to help you mom since you had a busy day and besides I am only left with a week before returning to campus so I feel like doing somethings I didn't do ever since I got here." I replied her confidently to wash away every suspicion she could be having about me intending to make a request.

Mom: "Ooooh son you never stop to amaze me, if you feel so I cannot stop you, you can cut them as well as the broccoli and tomatoes." Respond mom joyfully as she accepted my assistance.

I began to cut the carrots into small rings as she boiled chicken thighs and drumsticks, I handed over everything he had told me to cut for her chicken stew. We went quiet for sometime and I saw it as a chance to start my story as she was excited about me assisting her, so I decided to let my heart out.

Me: "Mom there is something which I have been wondering all day." I said this calmly with a serious face whilst looking at her to show the intensity of my concern.

Mother: "Oooh what is it son is everything okay ?" Respond mother as she stopped to stir her pot to hear what I had to say.

Me: "Well it's not something risky to life but it's something which is sort of a problem in my studying." I replied her trying lessen he worries at the same time maintaining the curiosity I had triggered in her.

Mother: "Still I have to know if it is something that is bothering you so that I can find a way to help you son, come on tell mom what is it that is bothering you." Persuaded mom in a concerned to as she tried to under what her dear son was going through.

Me: "Well like I told you I am going back to school this weekend right." I paused in my talk in order to draw her attention and see things as I saw.

Mother: "Yes you did, so what's the issue ?" Replied mom as she looked closely at me wondering what I had to say.

Me: "So the issue is that I was thinking about my clothes, you see I am going to be carrying them around to and fro during every holiday in the end I will have no clothes, so I was wondering if you can give me some money to buy clothes specifically for school and these one will remain here for use when I am on vacations." I said this innocently as I looked down as if someone fearing to havey request declined.

Mother: "Is that all, you shouldn't worry yourself, well I will discuss with your father but you should not worry about that you could have just told me period." Said mom assuringly and I really knew my crocodile tears had just done the magic for me.

I knew that everything was settled, by tommorow morning I knew I was going to be given a reasonable amount to get myself nice clothes and this time I was going to go with Chris for him to help me in making choices. In a short time we had finished cooking the chicken stew and rice. Upon dishing father got into the house with a cheerful voice which made mom to leaving the dishing and welcome him home, she took his brief case and jacket taking them to their room whilst father sat on the couch to relax himself.

Mom returned from their room and continued to dish our food and then she called us all to the dinning room, we all headed there except for Carol who had fallen asleep as she returned home having a fever. As we sat on the table mom gave father a bowel to wash his hands which he did swiftly as he seemed eager as always to taste the food which mother had prepared. We began to dig in, it was that kind of food which tickled the taste buds, we went on for a while in silence, everybody was busy chewing and enjoying the meal we had. Mother finally chose to break the silence.

Mother: "So how has been your day my dear?" She asked father whilst placing a chunk of meat into her mouth whilst staring at him.

Father: "Well my day was okay my dear, it was busy but it went on well, being the boss sometimes is too demanding buy everything was under control, how about yours, how is your store going?" Responded father he stopped eating to stare at mother as well.

Mother: "I understand my love, but I know you can handle anything for you have a heart of a lion, well the store is going on well, almost clearing old stock, just took in new order today." Replied mother joyfully whilst father looked at her in admiration.

Father: "Hahaha stop flattering me dear, heart of a lion hahaha. Oooh I am glad you are managing you store well keep it up my love." Replied father joyfully as he was impressed by the words of praise mother gave him.

Mother: "Of cause you do my love is not easy to handle all these responsibilities you have but you are managing to do it. Thank you I will continue to push my dream with your support I know I will get somewhere." Replied mom as she showed how serious she was about her words.

Father: "Thank you my dear . You are welcome my dear I will continue to give you the support you need to be a better person." Responded father joyfully as he finished up what was remaining in his plate.

I could feel the atmosphere of love emerging on the table as I gazed at them I imagined if I would ever find someone who would respect and show care to me like they did to each other. Father noticed that I had been caught up in their conversation so he changed his conversation to me.

Father: "So son what's up ?" Said father as he looked into my direction.

Me: "Aaaah well nothing much father but everything is alright.' I responded to him out of fear and confusion as I did not expect to get a question from him like that on such a time.

Father: "Tell me something son" persuaded father as he wanted to here what his son had in mind.

Me: "Hmmmm well for a start I think I forgot to tell you that our campus will be opening for study, so by Friday I will be going there to settle and get everything in order." I replied him quickly as I was not sure if it would get well with him.

Father: "Oooh so soon, it's okay son continue working hard son I know one day you will be the best teacher I see your passion, so when were you planning to tell me ?" Responded father surprisedly as he did not know I was left with few days to return to school.

Me: "Thank you father will continue working hard, well I was trying to find to tell you but you are always busy so I was not able to do so." I replied him guiltily as I realized that I was wrong for not telling him.

Father: "It's okay son but never feel that I can be too busy to attend to you, well I will leave money for your upkeep with your mom tommorow she will give you so that you can get everything you need." Replied father in a calm tone full of concern whilst mother listened with a smile at our conversation.

Me: "okay father thank you so much I will not do that again, thank you once again I greatly appreciate." I replied him apologetically filled with excitement as he assured me that he was going to leave some money with mother for my upkeep.

I stood up, gathered all the dishes as we were done and I took them to the sink to clean them up, after I was done I excused myself and went to my room happily as I definitely knew that fortune awaited me the following day. I left mother and father sitting on the table as they seemed to need their own space and I took it as an opportunity to make them freely discuss about my allocation in my absence. I could not wait for people to see the new me on campus, I even imagined that night everyone looking at me with admiration, father had told me to keep a low profile but I could not anymore as I did not want to appear inferior anymore.

Morning arrived swiftly beyond my notice and it was mother's gentle knock on my door which awoke me, as I widened my weak eyes the dull light of sunrise from the window chocked my sight and tears began to flow down the chicks, when mother knocked the second time I forced myself up heading to the door as I knew that it was worth it.

Me: "I am coming mom!" I responded to her in a full tone as I approached the door slowly.

Mother: "Come on son! we don't have all day Carol has to be at school by 7:00 and we have only 45 minutes to spare." Responded mom impatiently as she stood by the door.

Me: "Morning mom" I said this to her unconsciously as my head was still heavy.

Mother: "Morning how are you son, here is the money your father and I decided for your up keep, I know you will use it responsibly,I will see you at the end of the day, I am going now." Responded mother as she handed over the money to me.

Me: "I am well mom how are you, thank you for the money." I replied her as I took the money from her without counting but it seemed to be much for someone of my age.

Mother: " I am well thay you, it's okay son use it wisely we shall be on our way now." Replied mother as she went out whilst holding Carol who just waved at me.

I returned into my room to finish my sleep, I placed the money on my headboard without even counting it, I fell into another deep sleep which ended by 09:30 Am . I tided up the house ad prepared breakfast, then I called Chris to hear if it was around and fortunately he was. I took a quick bath, got dressed, took the money and went my way . Before placing my money in my pocket I got curious to know the amount I had surprisingly they had given me $500 bucks which was even more than what I expected.

I placed the money into my pocket, locked all doors and headed straight to see Chris whom I knew would never fail me. After taking a short walk as usual I found myself standing in front of his gate, as I was about to ding the bell they placed on their gate for visitors I saw him getting out of the house. He was just coming out of his house as well as if he had timed my arrival soon after I made a call to him about my coming to his place.

Chris: "Sammy my guy! you came just in time" said Chris cheerfully as he got out of his premises.

He was smartly dressed in his casual wear. He wore black jeans, white T-shirt, white shirt and a black and white cap, I really admired him as he approached me, I was already seeing the new me with the assistance of Chris.

Me: "Bro how are you, hahaha yeah I really tried not to keep you waiting for me" I replied Chris happily as I was glad to have someone organized like him.

He did not respond to my comment as he was already busy on his phone typing to someone whom I suspected to be a lady judging by the look on his face. He placed his phone back into his pocket , opened the gate, got out and locked it again. We went our way into the heart of the two which was a 15 minutes walk away from his home.

Chris: "So how much do we have in the budget ?" Asked Chris out of the blue after moments of walking in silence.

Me: "Well I have three bucks, I hope it's enough" I said this doubtfully as I had not asked before coming.

Chris: "That's a lot you will even have change, look at this guy so you mean you don't even know the prices of clothes, you mama has surely spoiled you in a bad way" replied Chris almost laughing.

Honestly I had never enter into a shop to buy myself clothes mother always brought clothes for me and that's why I never knew what suited me, but now with Chris's help everything was about to change. We walked at a reasonable pace towards the CBD and gradually the buildings were coming appearing close. Chris first took me to Gallant wears where they sold best formal clothing of all ages and colours, my heart began to beat fast as it was my first to get my own clothes, I was a bit shy as well.

Chris: "Every man needs a formal, there is a point and time you need to get a message to your audience and formal Wear makes your message louder, it makes you a gentle man and proves decency." Said Chris as we got inside.

We went towards the displays of suits he encouraged me to pick three suits grey, black and navy blue slim fit suits, they took them out for me to choose my right sizes and I did find them on those colours, in addition he made me buy shirts and trousers which were separate together with their shoes brown an black. We went to pay for them upon approving them as the appropriate sizes.

After that we went to Mega World mall the home of all casual wears I was now confident to make choices, Chris gave me the flow I chose as many jeans as I could of different colors I liked together with skippers and T-shirts which matched with them. I took sneakers and high carts which matched with my choices. We payed for them and we put everything in a big bag we got from there. I had only $15 bucks remaining and went out holding the bag together to look for a taxi cab.

We went to the mall's parking area and we found one which was dropping someone already, we got in and we went our way after mentioning our direction to the driver. I was really thankful to Chris and I could not wait to start my semester with a new status. I thanked Chris as we went our way and he just nodded his head with a smile. We got to his place within few minutes and he went out after saying farewell, and we proceeded to my place.

Upon arrival at my place the driver helped to carry my bag to the door steps as it was a bit heavy I gave him his dues and he went his way as I unlocked the main door. I dragged the bag to my room thankfully as now I was all set for my semester, and to handle Nicole to make regret her rude action towards me.