#JUST_BEST_FRIENDS
Author: Sam Freddy
CHAPTER 17: HAKUNA MATATA.
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On sighting her girlfriends from on top of Yomi's car's bonnet where she sat, Idara jumped down and ran to embrace both of them like her life depended on it. She was particularly glad to see Isioma in good health, and thus took longer in embracing her while whispering “Thank you, God!” over and over again.
Although Isioma was somewhat puzzled by Idara's actions, she didn't say anything silly or awkward to ruin the moment. Instead, she just assumed that Idara missed her so much, as she embraced her back.
With all said and done, the trio went into Yomi's car to vibe and chill.
“Where's Yomi?”
“He went to print something at a cafe,” Idara answered Anastasia. “He'll be back
#JUST_BEST_FRIENDSAuthor: Sam FreddyCHAPTER 18: FINAL WARNING.———Coming out of his favorite cyber cafe, Yomi sighed satisfactorily and was about to plug in his earphones when he sighted a familiar fairsome lady just across the road.Shocked, Yomi's mouth fell wide open. Why? Because the lady was none other than Candice, and she wasn't alone. She was holding hands with a bald-headed, thin man while they both chatted cheerfully in front of a big bookshop. And also because Candice had personally told him that she'd be absent in school during the day, because she had to do some photoshoots for a modelling agency, and then perform a makeover for a distinguished client of hers at a private spar later on.‘Goodness gracious! Is this what she meant by all of that? That she'd be hanging out with some tall, hairless man right
#JUST_BEST_FRIENDSAuthor: Sam FreddyCHAPTER 19: SUGAR AND SPICE.———Four days later. Sunday. February 14.Today being Valentine's Day, Idara and her gang met at a popular beach called The Palm Groves. As planned, Tayo and Yomi were the ones who brought the others with their cars, so basically they all arrived there together.Presently, the time was 1:30 PM, and everyone had changed into their beach clothes. With everyone ready, Yomi suggested that they should all play a game of building sand castles individually. As expected, everyone else bought the idea, and then they all got to work almost immediately.While crafting her sand castle, Idara received a light pat on her back from Tayo. She faced him and smiled with glee. “Don't laugh. I personally know it's trash. You don't have to remind me.&rdq
#JUST_BEST_FRIENDSAuthor: Sam FreddyCHAPTER 20: SHOTS GONE WRONG.———Hesitantly, Idara collected the big, red cup from Candice, and then she took three slices of bread from the small tray, despite the disapproving look Isioma was giving her from her own seat. Clearly, something wasn't right about such kind act from Candice of all people, and Idara was well aware of that fact, but she had to accept the tea regardless, because Yomi's eyes were also on her, carefully watching her every move.“Come on, Idara, take a sip and tell us how it tastes.” Candice said, still smiling sweetly. “Pretty please?”“Candice,” Isioma called out sharply before Idara could do anything stupid, “why don't you drink it instead and let us know how it tastes, huh?”“Oh, sure
#JUST_BEST_FRIENDSAuthor: Sam FreddyCHAPTER 21: LOVE IS BLIND.———Skipping lectures had become a habit for Yomi ever since he met Candice, but he didn't care though. To him, if spending time with her would make him happy, then it was totally worth it.Today being Monday, Yomi was busy driving on a freeway with Candice by his side, who apparently had no idea where he was taking her to since he refused to reveal their destination. However, one thing she knew for sure was that every trip with Yomi always ended up super-duper cool. So, basically, she had no cause for alarm, except for the fact that her patience was running out gradually, due to the long duration of the ride.Groaning, Candice glanced at her smartphone's screen and said, “Ain't we there yet? It's twelve o'clock already.”“
#JUST_BEST_FRIENDSAuthor: Sam FreddyCHAPTER 22: CHAOS.———After what transpired between Yomi and Idara just yesterday, Idara hadn't been the same again. She felt like utter garbage anytime she recalled the pathetic incident, and — as if that wasn't enough — the fact that Yomi called her earlier to inform her about everything concerning his trip with his so-called "lover" (including a lovely poem which he got from her yesterday) amplified Idara's pain like never before.However, somehow, Idara attended her final class for the day, and then met with Anastasia and Isioma at a cool spot close to the school library, where she then narrated her ordeal to the ladies, who were both beyond astonished after listening to Idara's plight.“Honestly, I've never been hurt like this since I was born.” Idara added,
#JUST_BEST_FRIENDSAuthor: Sam FreddyCHAPTER 23: REVELATIONS.———On this beautiful Tuesday evening, Yomi and Idara were together on a trip to a very classy restaurant where Idara and her mother had agreed to meet for dinner.Prior to the commencement of this trip, Yomi had begged Idara to forgive Candice for her violent action against Idara the previous day, and to also allow him drive her to her destination as a means of making it up to her on Candice's behalf. And Idara, being a typical softy, had agreed to Yomi's pleas without much fuss.Presently, the two best friends were listening to Yomi's car radio in silence while waiting for a go ahead sign from the traffic light.“Hey, Dara.” Yomi called, sensing Idara's odd mood. “You okay?”“Yeah.” Id
#JUST_BEST_FRIENDSAuthor: Sam FreddyCHAPTER 24: WELCOME TO LAGOS, BABY.———Completely naked under a fluffy duvet with her wealthy side-lover Mr. Titus by her side, Candice heard her phone ringing and sluggishly grabbed it from the bedstead to know who the caller was.Having seen the caller's name, Candice quickly jumped out of bed like an athlete and then excused herself as she hurried to Titus' bathroom to answer her call.“Hey, baby.”“My darling.” Yomi's voice was crystal clear, despite the fact that there was some noise coming from his end. “What's up na?”“I'm all good o.” Candice replied sweetly. “Besides, what's all that noise coming from your background?”“Oh.” Yomi chuckled. &ldquo
#JUST_BEST_FRIENDSAuthor: Sam FreddyCHAPTER 25: LOVE OR LUST?———After being robbed of their personal belongings, Yomi and Idara hastily returned to Yomi's car, as they had no other choice as to where to go.They were both wet and cold, due to being exposed in the rain for too long.Yomi currently had mixed feelings: gratitude and anger. Gratitude to God because the robbers didn't harm them, and anger because he'd been robbed of his hard-earned money and phone.Fortunately, Yomi had two bank accounts: his business account and his own personal account. The credit card he'd been with during the robbery was for his personal account, and the money he'd saved in that account was over three hundred thousand Naira; the same money he'd been planning to use part of in setting up Candice's new apartm