Cole comes through.

Jason are you really telling me the truth?Are you sure this is what really happened between you and Zoddie because Zoddie is telling a story that is different from yours.So I don't know who to believe anymore.I had went to see Jason at his place,at least to know whether he would tell me the same thing he told Mariana even though we weren't on good terms.I had to go and hear him say his own part face to face.When I entered his room,he gave me a cold welcome which wasn't a suprise to me at all because I expected it.I even thought he wouldn't let me in but he did after all.

Would you rather believe a stranger than your own brother?What reason could I have to lie to you?

Jason asked me as he was still busy operating his laptop. He was doing that since I came into the room even though he knew it was quite disrespectful to be doing that while I was there for a serious discussion. I didn't complain about that because I didn't want to create any problems. I only came to hear him say everything and since he is giving me answers, it's not necessary to complain about his disrespectful behaviour.

I don't know who is saying the truth and who is lying that's why I am confused. Even though you're my brother,Zoddie is also my close friend and....

Get out of my room,Betty .Jason chipped in when I was still talking to him.Since you've chosen Zoddie over me,I don't think this conversation is still useful for me.

What do you mean u chose Zoddie over you,are you no longer my brother?

You're talking as if you and I have a commitment or we are in a relationship. I don't know what your problem is but you know what..I don't care and I promise you that I am going to find out the real truth behind this matter.Turns out I can't trust neither of you,I said to Jason and left his room angrily.

I quickly headed to Cole's place from there,seems I need to talk to him again.He is the only one that can help me find out the real truth about the matter.

Who is there?Cole answered as he opened the door almost immediately.

You didn't even wait for me to talk you've opened the door,what's the essence of asking who it is?Big head.I told him as I entered the room.

Cole stayed alone at his place because that was what he wanted and I guess because his parents are well to do too.Cole doesn't really like relating with a lot of people and he enjoys solitude so much. He would rather stay alone in his room doing nothing the whole day than go out with a group of people.If he must go out it might be with one or two persons who are close to him. He is a really reserved person and he doesn't talk about himself much unless you ask him.He is very calm and likeable,quite brilliant and hardworking too.His friends are mostly girls and I don't really understand why he is like that.Well everyone Is entitled to their own decisions.

What brings you to my place?My sweet Betty,I don't have any food to give you o so you have to bear with me besides you didn't tell me you were coming,you just landed without prior notice so it's not actually my fault.

Don't worry I'm not here to eat your food ,i ate very well so don't worry yourself,Big head.

He laughed and went inside to get me a glass of water .

Well Cole I'm here because I need you to help me discover the truth .I've went to see Jason and he told me his own side.But I think you were right when you said I shouldn't have trusted everything Jason said.What do you think I should do to find out what really happened?

Okay,I'm glad you gave thought to what I told you before.For me I'll suggest you try and ask those people that were around that time when everything started.

But how would I know them?I asked him.

It's easy,just look for Jason's coursemates and ask them one by one,you must surely see one or two persons who were there when everything started.By asking them some questions you should be able to get something no matter how little it is.Something that will prove to you that one of them is lying and who it is .But before doing this ,make sure no one knows you are doing it.When I say no one ,I mean neither Zoddie nor Jason or their friends should find out what you are going to do to avoid bias.

Are you getting my point ?

Yes Cole,I answered.

I understand everything you've said but you know its really hard to do .I will need your help with everything and I know you don't mind helping me or do you?

Well,I would help you on one condition,you will have to come and prepare Nigerian soup for me every weekend.Thats the thing I want and I'm all yours for everything.

You're not serious Cole,so you cannot help your friend?

Filled with laughter he answered,

Don't mind me Betty,I'm here for you for anything you might need in this journey,what are friends for.

Whenever you are ready just give me a call and I will be right there with you,you know how much u care about you and you even know how much I love you even though you have refused to give me a chance.

Cole its like you drank something today,that's why you're talking like a fool.I don't have time for your silly jokes and I don't even have the strength to laugh,I'll call you or I'll message you when I decide on when we will start everything.

I'm really grateful for a friend like you,you've stood by me even when everyone is against me.I know most of the people I call my friends have used my name as their topic for discussion because of what happened between Zoddie and Jason.I'm grateful you are not like them.

Thank you so much Cole,I said as we hugged each other.