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Chapter 4

Time flew as Warren was lost in thought. It wasn't long till he heard a few voices near him. Looking at the source, he was surprised to see Samuel walking with Lauren.

'When did they meet and why do they look so intimate?' Warren wondered.

Not wanting to bother or waste any time with Lauren, he got up and prepared to leave.

"Warren, it really is you," Samuel said. He smiled as he approached his friend. The smile on Lauren's face, however, turned into a frown.

"Samuel, I think it's best that I leave. There are certain individuals I don't want to be associated with. If it's alright with you, I'd like to take a rain check," she said.

Samuel could only smile awkwardly as he knew about Lauren's relationship with Jennifer.

He also didn't want to put Warren in an awkward position, that's why he didn't refuse Lauren from leaving.

As Lauren disappeared from sight, Warren couldn't help but look at Samuel with a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

"So you guys are together now?" he asked.

"Not yet. We're only getting to know each other, but things are progressing considerably well," Samuel said without looking Warren in the eyes.

"I'm glad things are working out for you. Just be careful around her" Warren warned Samuel.

"What is that supposed to mean? Do you think that our relationship will end the same way as yours?" Samuel asked rather irritated.

Warren only shook his head and smiled at Samuel.

"I know you well enough. You have a good heart and tend to trust too easily. Just be vigilant and guard you heart," Warren said.

Samuel could only force a smile on his face and nod.

'Who do you think you are, lecturing me about relationships? I will never be embarrassed the same way you were,' Samuel thought to himself.

They conversed for a few more minutes before they headed for the dorm. Upon arrival, they saw Lloyd and Claudia leaving. The duo didn't dare look at the couple and entered the dorm.

When they arrived in their room, Warren and Samuel connected the consoles and played a few games. Since they were students from the department of Information Technology, they often designed their own games, which they would leisurely indulge in.

They played into the late hours of the night before they finally grew tired and fell asleep.

The sound of birds chipping outside the window woke them up. Samuel was the first to react and after looking at his phone, he was surprised to see a message from Lauren inviting him to lunch.

The message stated that she invited everyone from the programming class for lunch since she had an important announcement to make.

Warren, still being half asleep, looked at his phone for his invitation, which never arrived. He could only smile half-heartedly at Samuel.

"Come with me. She probably just forgot to send your invitation," Samuel said, still trying to persuade Warren to join them.

Warren, having refused repeatedly earlier, finally gave in and joined Samuel.

Thirty minutes later they arrived at the Majestic Oriental Kitchen, a restaurant specifically chosen by Lauren for this auspicious occasion.

The restaurant was grand enough to know not any Tom, Dick and Harry could afford to eat there. The prices ranged from 750 dollars per head to a massive 3000 dollars. It was a statement on its own for Lauren to invite everyone here.

Upon entering, Samuel and Warren were greeted by very awkward stares. Samuel who usually oozed confidence and elegance was suddenly brought down by Warren's blandness. A waiter walked over and asked irritatedly "How may we help you?"

"We're here for a table. We're friends of Miss Cooper," Samuel said nonchalantly. The waiter looked at them disdainfully and said, "Wait for a few minutes. I'll be right back."

She disappeared upstairs and returned a few minutes later with Lauren next to her. Seeing Warren there, Lauren immediately looked dispirited.

"And then... Why are you here? I didn't send you an invitation," Lauren said immediately.

"I invited him," Samuel said, looking at the blushed cheeks of Warren who felt immediately embarrassed.

"I keep telling you to stay away from people like him. He will bring you down to his level," Lauren said as she moved closer to Samuel. She pulled him to her side and gestured that they should head toward the stairs.

Samuel, however, stood fast and didn't move an inch. He could see that his friend was feeling extremely awkward, so he wouldn't want him being embarrassed even more.

"I'm sorry Lauren, but if Warren can't go up, then neither can I."

Lauren was surprised to hear Samuel's words.

She just wanted to say something when Warren said "I'm sorry Sam, I just received a message. I have something urgent to do."

Without waiting for Samuel to respond, he turned around and left immediately.

At the exit, he bumped into a girl and almost ran her over.

"I'm so sorry," Warren apologized.

However the girl looked at him in surprise and said "You..."

Comments (3)
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Antony Murrell
they're treating my boy wrong
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Pema Gyeltshen
more than that in a position where you are still there for the future of your own business and you will be the one
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Shareena Harris
Sad, but hoping good fortune for Warren in future
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