chapter 39

Sophia p.o.v

I tossed and turned trying to get sleep but it was all in vain. Never thought that I would start my second year in college like this.

For some reason I think that life has other plans for me, all I have ever done was concentrate in my studies in order to get to my dream university which I managed to get in.

But since I met Brian things took turn unexpectedly, I might have gotten myself into something that I didn't expect to be part of and I don't think it will ever change as well.

Now my life has taken unexpected turn, I happen to like someone who has eyes for someone else, even though it pains to see them together I decided to accept it and instead just be friends with him instead.

On the other hand its samra, a girl who happens to get anything she wants, not only is she part of cheerleading but also has brian's heart.Ever since they met they have become close and now that his mom is admitted in the hospital its a perfect opportunity for them to bond and get closer as well.

Seeing them together feels like I have accepted defeat easily which isn't part of me, I have always managed to have whatever I wanted in my life but I think when it comes to heart I have to let it go even if it going to hurt me in the process.

At the meantime I'll try to focus in my studies and be there for Brian as he's going through a hardship at this moment.

Little did I know  I felt sleepy and dozed off only my alarm to go off and I couldn't believe I just slept for only three hours not that am complaining about it.

I quickly got out of bed and walked towards the bathroom only to be stopped by Maria who kept  looking at the door as she asked me questions which wasn't making any sense.

"Wait wait where are you heading?" She asked as she stood in front of me.

"To the bathroom to make wudhu, its almost fajr prayer so am going to use the bathroom" I said as I walked closer to the door.

"You can't get in, am afraid you have to cover your head first" she said as she threw me my hijab.

It was weird because I never wear hijab when am in the dorm and there was no use to cover my head either.

I looked at her confused as she looked at the door when suddenly someone came out, his face was covered with towel so I couldn't see until he lift it up and it was  a guy.

He was smiling at Maria and she was shaking her head he then turned his face and saw me.

"What the hell is going on here Maria?" I asked as i pointed at him.

"The thing is he's my fiance his name is Zain and he's going to graduate this year" she said as she took his hand.

"Ok congratulations for everything but what is he doing on the girls side you know the rules no boys allowed in girls dorm" I said as I was going to get mad at them.

"I know that and am sorry it's just he forgot his phone and keys in his room and I couldn't let him be seen by the guards" she said hoping that I would understand the situation.

"Even so he could have slept in other rooms or talked to the guards to help him I just don't want to get in to trouble so please ask him to leave now" I said as I knew that it was wrong to break a rule and I didn't want to be involved in.

Before maria could say anything I slammed the door and took off my hijab, I washed my face with cold water and tried to take a deep breath.

I didn't want history to repeat itself, I had this kind of issue with Martha and now maria is doing it too not that I should care but it was hard for me to have my space.

Even though I didn't see the same kind of behaviour, I just don't like it at all. I like to have my personal space and not that am jumping into conclusion about her yet.

I just don't want to get into trouble for something I didn't do. I have a goal and I don't want to get distracted like last semester.

By the time, I had showered, made wudhu, I covered my hair just in case I see him.

As I got out I heard the door closing and saw Maria sitting on her bed, she didn't look my way and I knew I might have hurt her feelings.

So I stood to pray and read some verses of Quran, I turned to see Maria looking at me and I stood up to look at her.

"Am sorry for not telling you, I thought you wouldn't wake up and you're right i shouldn't let him come here it won't happen again" she said as she looked apologetic.

"Its fine am sorry too, I snapped at you not knowing the reason and am glad you have understood me" I said as I took her hand.

She looked up and smiled I was glad she wasn't mad at me like I thought she would be.

I asked her about her fiance and she looked happy as she told me how their parents had arranged their marriage since they were in high school.

"I can see how happy you are you must be excited for your wedding?" I asked as we sat down to have breakfast.

"Yes I am as soon as he graduates we will have our wedding in winters" she said excitedly.

By eight we were ready to leave for class when my phone started ringing. I looked at the caller it was samra.

"Hey Sophia, are you in class?" She asked after I answered her call.

"Am about to leave, why did you ask? Are you going to skip the presentation again?" I asked as I remembered it was finally on Friday.

"I guess so,its just that Brian's mom had another seizure and I don't think I'll make it why don't you do it with martha" she suggested.

Knowing well how martha and I are frenemy I just nodded and she sounded relieved and again apologised for bailing out again.

I ended the call and took a deep breath hoping that martha would show up but knowing she wouldn't bother to help I decided to do the presentation by myself and take the credit.

As promised, the teacher asked me to do the presentation as excited as I was to do. I saw martha coming in and stood beside me.

I didn't want her to come but I guess I was wrong, as I was about to finish it she interfered and decided to finish it herself which was unexpected.

After the presentation the teacher was impressed and told us that we have passed. I was glad that we did it even though we didn't have to do it together as Sophia suggested because of Martha's behaviour.

After class, I left the room as fast as I could I didn't want to talk to her either. As I was free the whole day i decided to spend the day in the library.

As my mind was focused on my book,I heard someone slamming their book on the table, I looked up and saw someone I didn't expect to see anytime soon.

"What on earth are you doing here? And do you even go to this school?" I asked as he sat next to me.

"For your information I do go to school and why do you even care?" He asked as he leaned back.

I heard some people whispering to each other as the girls started the take pictures of him as they jumped and screamed some even brought him drinks and phone as they asked him for a photo.

I couldn't stand how they were acting like crazy fans,without a word I grabbed my books and walked away.

As I was leaving, I heard someone calling my name I thought I was dreaming so I shook my head and went to the cafeteria.

As I stood in line, as I waited for my turn,suddenly my phone rang and it was from samra.

"Hey, how was the presentation?did you do well?" She asked.

"It was great and surprisingly martha did come and she finished it without messing up" I said as I didn't believe it either.

"I know martha could be hard head but am glad we finished the project and I apologise on her behalf and myself too" she said.

"It's fine, by the way where are you? Did you come to school?" I asked as I didn't see her the whole day.

"I actually spent the night with Brian and it looks like he's not going to come back  to school anytime soon" she said as she sounded worried.

I nodded as my turn came, I put the call on hold then   took a bowl of fruit, mango juice and burger on my plate. I paid for it and walked to the other side to get a seat.

As I was about to continue to talk to samra, cody appeared out of nowhere and sat in front of me.

"Seriously why are you everywhere,can't you go and sit with them?" I asked as I saw some people looking at us.

"I don't think I  have to and besides this seat is available" he said and I got annoyed by his attitude.

I stood up with my food and walked away only to realise that I didn't end the call.

"Hello?" I asked hoping that Samra didn't hear anything but boy I was wrong.

"Still here,so tell me who happen to get on your nerves at this time?" She asked as she sounded happy.

"Its cody, Alvaro whatever his name is guess what he happens to be studying in our school" I said as I didn't want to believe it either.

"Really? Are you sure? I thought he was getting a job at the hospital?" She asked confused.

"Well it seems like he's enjoying getting noticed like he's some kind of celebrity or something " I said as my blood boiled.

"I mean he is good looking and he does have a model figure and why are you so mad about?" She asked as if she wanted to hear more.

On the other hand, I never interacted with her ever since I saw her,she's been the type of person who only talked to people with  the same standards as her.

"Earth to Sophia, are you even listening she asked as she called my name.

" sorry it's just surprising to me that a popular girl like you would want to talk to a nerd like me" I said.

"Well am surprised myself but I don't know either I just hope we will get along as well" she said.

As I sat down,I couldn't help but to nod in agreement, just because we both liked the same guy doesn't mean we can't try to be friends.

I hope to get along with her as well even though i still don't like Martha's behaviour and she's also her best friend i truly think that we will let bygones be bygones and be friends as well.

Hopefully i finish school without holding grudges or regret anything.....