” Ang” He called out. She quickly wipes her tears.


    “Romeo, what are you doing here,” Ang asked.


    “I should be the one asking you why you are here instead of being in the ss,” Romeo said and sit beside her.


    “I just choose toe here, I don’t feel like attending a ss today. Is not every time one should be in ss” Ang said.


    “Oh really what a great idea, then we should have fun today. Is not good to be in ss every day. You are very intelligent “Romeo said and was about to y the keyboard.


    “Wait I don’t mean you, I mean only me,” Ang said and hold his hand.


    “No, you didn’t say that, you said is not good to be in ss every day. So I have decided to follow your advice “Romeo said and start to y the keyboard.


    “No I won’t allow you to miss ss today all because of me” Ang said.


    “Really, why won’t you allow me. I am only following in your footstep. You know you are my bestie. I will follow every step you’ve chosen “Romeo said.


    Ang couldn’t control her emotions and break down into tears.


    “I know you are hiding something from me. I knew that all isn’t well at all. Tell me what’s going on, why are you so sad, did anything happens to your family”Romeo asked with much concerns.


    “No,” Ang said and wipe her tears when she remembered promising James not to tell anyone.


    “Why are you lying. You can’t even lie to yourself. Don’t you trust me again even if you don’t trust me to have some trust in our friendship” Romeo day.


    Ang hugged him and cry.


    “What’s the problem, you can confined in me. I am ready to help you with everything.


    Please trust me” Romeo said patting her.


    “James, James is suffering”He murmured but it was loud enough to be heard.


    “James what’s wrong with him, I saw him today and he was very fine. I don’t understand”Romeo said.


    Ang raised one of her fingers.


    “One year to live,” Ang said and cry more. Romeo’s eye’s widened


    . He look at Ang mesmerized and burst into a loudugh.


    “You are funny, when did you be a seer, have you suddenly turned that overnight. How can you wish him such a short life? Common stop this sounds funny” Romeo said.


    “Am serious is nor funny. Is not some of my jokes. I meant what I said “Ang shouted.


    “Are you sure of this, how could that be possible? Wait, don’t tell me he’s suffering from some kind of deadly disease?”Romeo asked.


    “Yes, exactly” Ang said and exin everything to him.


    “So, is this what James was hiding to himself. How could he as keep something as important as that? I will make sure he gets the best treatment.


    I will make sure he’s transfer to America for better treatment “Romeo said.


    “How are you going to do that?, tell me please, “Ang asked.


    “Ang you don’t have to worry. I will make sure nothing happens. Even if I will have to break the vow I made to myself.  “Romeo said.


    He brought out his phone and go to make a call.


    He came back after some minute. “Everything will be solved, we should go to the ss. You will have to pretend nothing happens.


    We will speak to Jamester In the day, he will call his parent so they can sign some documents. Then he will be fly out of the country, he will get good treatment over there. Trust me” Romeo said and wipe her tears.


    **********


    Authoress POV


    “Kiles for how long are you going to do this, can’t you see how he is confident talking to you.


    Are you just going to sit back and watch? I don’t think you need Pam, am sure if you do then you won’t be sitting idle folding your arm without doing anything about it” Jack said angrily.


    “Don’t shout at him. Do you think the as given up, I know very well the can’t ept defeat” Nicus said.


    “Why are you both arguing. It doesn’t suit us. I am on it. The deal will be done tomorrow.


    He will see what it means to tamper with someone like me” Kiles said and winked.


    “Better do it now before Pam trusts him fully. I can’t afford it if all our ns go to waste again.


    “Are you doubting me? I will continue to say that Pam is mine, and only I have the right to be her spouse” Kile smiles.


    ******


    Romeo came to meet Mrs. Emery where she has asked him to me her.


    “Hi ma, how are you?”Romeo asked.


    “Am not fine son, why did you tense?”Mrs. Emery asked.


    “I already told you, so why do you think I won’t be tensed. Please help my friend I have already given her my words”Romeo said.


    “Do you know why I won’t be fine, that’s because you are asking me for help as if am not your rtive, you are sounding like you are talking to me outside and not your mum? “Mrs. Emery said with teary eyes.


    “Ma’am please this is not the time to emotionally ckmail. We can discuss thister in the future. Just help my friend and I will ept any condition you give me”  Romeo said and join his hand together.


    “You are right, I surely will help you on one condition,” Mrs. Emery said.


    “I know you will surely have a condition, just tell me your condition,” Romeo said angrily.


    “Do you think I am selfish that I will try to manipte my son? That’s not possible.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    The but I will be very happy if you can forgive us. Come back to us” Mrs. Emery said.


    “Please ma’am we can’t start discussing family problems when someone’s life is at stake, “Romeo said.


    “The doctor will be here soon. Just make sure he’s here today so that the treatment can start”Mrs. Emery said.


    Romeo’s phone rings. He checked the caller ID, it was Pam.


    “Hello Romeo where are you, you live the ss without informing me, seriously am angry at you because of that”Pam said from the other end.


    “Really! Don’t get angry miss popr. I went to see someone for urgency, will speak to youter.


    I will tell you everything. Hope you are fine?”Romeo asked.


    “Who’s that?”Mrs. Emery asked.


    “Why are you asking. Is non is your business “Romeo said taking the call from his ear.


    “Who was that Romeo?”Pam asked from the other end.


    “I said I will tell youter. I will have to go right now, take good care of yourself “Romeo said and hang up.


    “Who was that?”Mrs. Emery asked.


    “Why are you interested in knowing who called me, it is my girlfriend, d, “Romeo said.


    “Really, wow! my little boy now as a girlfriend, how cute and smart is she.


    You know I have always wanted a smart girl for you, I will shower her with gifts after getting married to you” Mr. s Emery said joyously.


    “Why are you so happy like we are getting married today, don’t forget we are still in college, we are in our third year so we still have a way to go mum, “Romeo said.


    “You finally gave me my right. I think I will have to be talking about her from now on. So you can be calling me mum not ma’am” Mr. s Emery.


    Romeo keeps quiet.


    ********


    The next day at St Patrick’s


    Messages came to all student phones.


    “This can’t be” Romeo murmured seeing the update.


    TBC