POISONED LOVE- Episode 10-12

Episode 10

Sophia sat next to Treasure on a bench, both
pretending to be reading.
Although they both held opened books in their
hands with their eyes buried into it, but their
attention was definitely not there.
Sophia had been acting very strange and quiet
and Treasure couldn’t ascertain why.
She had been expecting Sophia to tell her all
about her date with Steven, but Sophia hadn’t
said a word about it. Instead, she acted silent
towards everything.
Sophia, on the other hand, couldn’t even notice
Treasure’s curiosity. All she could think about
was Steven.
She could recall the begrudge in his voice when
he had asked her if she still wanted him to stay
away.
She really liked him, but the only thing limiting
her approval was the fact that he was a playboy.
But, was it possible for Steven to play on her as
well? Was it?
What if she gave him a chance and he broke her
heart? What then would happen?
“Sophia!” Treasure broke into her thoughts,
almost raucously. “what exactly happened last
night?”
It took Sophia sometime to come back to reality
and comprehend Treasure’s question.
“I told you, Treasure. Nothing happened”, she
replied.
“and don’t tell me nothing. That’s impossible.
What happened between you two?”
Sophia sighed and closed her book.
“we just had dinner; he took me home and after
that, he asked me what my opinion was and I
told him it was same. I still wanted him to stay
away”.
Treasure starred at her with scrutiny and didn’t
feel satisfied.
“So, are you sure he won’t bother you again?”
she asked.
“I think so.
“by the way, Oliver invited me for his birthday
party”.

“Oliver? That wreckless I’ve been hearing about?
We’re not going”
“sorry, but I already assured him I’d be there”.
“and why would you? Do you know what that
party is going to look like? All the jerks would be
there.”
“I know, but I have to go. He’s already expecting
me”.
“Gosh! Sophia, you’re always making silly
decisions and informing me at the wrong time.
Well, can’t let you walk into a lion’s den alone.
I’ll be going with you”.
*
Steven was sitting around a corner in the school
premises,, keeping himself busy with a drink – or
so he made it seem.
No matter he tried doing, he couldn’t get Sophia
off his mind and that was what seemed to
puzzle him the more.
Why couldn’t he forget about her? He was a
playboy and there were thousands of ladies out
there just dying for his attention. If Sophia didn’t
want him, it shouldn’t be a problem for him.
Why was she special to him? Could it mean he
had fallen in love with her?
No matter how hard he tried, he felt incomplete
without her.
“Steven!” Michelle broke into his dull thoughts as
she walked up to him and took a seat. “I’ve been
looking allover for you. I can’t believe you’re even
in school today”.
Steven didn’t say anything but only continued
sipping from his drink.
“by the way,, we have something to talk about.
What’s going on between you and Sophia?” she
asked but Steven gave no reply still.
“Steven, I’m talking to you!”
“and haven’t we talked about this already?”
Steven said raucously. “I told you there’s nothing
going on between both of us. You’re so bent on
ruining my day” he concluded and walked away.
Michelle watched him in astonishment. She had
never expected Steven to speak to her in such
manner.
Sophia sat in front of the mirror, looking all
dressed up while her mother helped her in
brushing her hair.
“Sophia, I really don’t feel at ease with you going
over to this party. Remember last night; what if
something like that repeats itself?” Mrs Kate
asked, looking worried.
“mom,, I’ve told you not to worry about me. I’ll
be fine, I promise”, Sophia replied, starring at her
morose image.
Mrs Kate continued brushing her hair and when
she was done, she added some cream to it.
“mom,” Sophia called when her mother was
finally through with her hair. “can I ask you a
question?”
“of course, sweetie. What is it?” she asked as
she drew a chair closer to Sophia.
Sophia heaved a sigh before speaking up.
“do you think it’s possible for someone to
change? Like, someone who’s a player. Do you
think it’s possible for him to settle down with just
a single lady?”
“well, of course it’s possible. Anyone can
change, as long as they have a reason to”.
“but… How can you be sure if he loves you and
he’s not just trying to cheat on you like he does
to the others?”
“well, like you said, he’s a player and playboys
tend to treat all their ladies equally; no special
treatment. So, if he really loves you, then he’d do
something extra ordinary for you; something that
would create a clear difference between you and
the other ladies.”
Sophia meditated on her mother’s words for
sometime.
“okay. Thank you, mom” she said with a dutiful
smile.
“but why, Sophia? Are you experiencing such
challenge?”
“no, mom. I’m only trying to help out a friend”.
She applied the finishing touches to her makeup
and set out for the party.

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Episode 11

The party, which was a magnificent beanfeast,
was pucing with life as music and colorful lights
filled the whole place.
It was taking place in an event center and
Sophia couldn’t imagine how much money was
spent in it.
As she walked into the enormous party floor, she
was able to find Treasure because Treasure had
told her she would be waiting for her at the
entrance.
“hi, girlfriend!” Treasure greeted happily as she
gave her a hug. “wow! You’re looking good”.
“thank you,” replied Sophia with a smile.
Treasure held two glasses of drinks in her hands
and she handed one over to Sophia.
“here, I saved a glass of wine for you. Although,
there are many more to be taken if you want to”.
They walked over to a table and sat on the
chairs surrounding it.
The whole place seemed crowdy, but at the
same time, lively and enjoyable.
Treasure noticed Sophia was roaming her eyes
around, as if searching for something or
someone.
“are you looking for someone?” she asked and
Sophia brought her eyes back to her.
“Oh, no. Not really”.
“hm.”
They remained silent for a while, enjoying the
music and the dances going on.
“Steven would be playing the keyboard tonight”,
Treasure spoke up.
“Steven?” Sophia asked, but for some reason,
she felt Happy hearing his name.
“yes. He’s a guru when it comes to the
keyboard. So, tonight, he’d be playing it on behalf
of his friend’s party. And when he’s done, he’d
be given a flower to give it to any girl of his
choice, as a sign of honoring her”.
“Oh,” was all Sophia could say.
She didn’t want to think of how she would feel
when he honors one of his cheap sloths.
“wow! Michelle, you’re looking exquisite.
Someone might mistake you for the celebrant”,
Patricia said to Michelle as they ran into each
other.
“Oh, dear, thanks”, Michelle replied, beaming with
smiles. “but, you know, this is almost like my
day. So, I need to look good”.
“Oh, really? Care to tell me how?”
“you know, Steven would be given an opportunity
to honor a lady of his choice. So, do you know
what it would be like to be chosen among all the
ladies in this vicinity? It will be more like I’m the
luckiest girl in the whole world!”
“luckiest girl?”
“of course, Patricia. Come on, 100% of the ladies
here, including you, are admiring Steven and I
know everyone wants a bit of him. So, do you
know what it would feel like to be chosen by him
in public?”
“but, how’re you so sure you’re the one he’s
going to choose?”
“and who else will it be? I’m Steven’s first lady
and I’m the only one he’s going to choose”.
“but…”
“please, Patricia, stop trying to ruin my night. By
the way, where’s Steven? I need to stay close to
my boyfriend”, Michelle replied and walked away
with a smile.
Cheers and applauds were heard as Steven
mounted the stage, headed for the keyboard.
Some ladies – who had also come with their
dates – could be seen jumping and cheering for
him. Some guys could be seen clapping and
jubilating.
Steven positioned himself to the keyboard and
did an interlude before speaking into the mike.
“I’m dedicating this to a beautiful moment.
Though, I was in pains, but I had felt so relived
because I was spending it close to someone
special. You can enjoy the melody of the song,
but I’m the only one who understands the lyrics”,
he said, starring at Sophia who was on the
second row.
He striked the keys and an unexplained melody
filled the air. And as he continued moving his
hands around the keyboard, his eyes were buried
in Sophia’s who was also starring at him.
He played it so perfectly that Sophia felt the
wind whispering a melody to her.
The whole place had become as calm as library
and only the soft sound of the keyboard could be
heard.
When he was done with his performance, Oliver
came up and embraced him as the crowd
continue cheering and clapping.
A nice bunch of flowers were brought up and
given to Steven who was asked to present it to
any lady of his choice.
Steven stood still for sometime feeling some of
the guests with suspense. Some of the ladies
there started making gestures at him, probably to
attract him to them.
He left the stage and started walking towards a
direction. It wasn’t Michelle’s direction; it was
somebody else’s.
It was Sophia’s!
He walked up to her and proffered the flowers
out to her.
“have it, Sophia,” he said. “I want them to be
yours.”
Sophia got on her feet in surprise as gasps and
mumbling could be heard among the crowd.
Many people had definitely expected him to give
the flowers to Michelle.
Sophia tried saying a word but couldn’t as she
kept starring at him in surprise. She had least
expected it from him.
“come on, Sophia. Have it “Steven said and fixed
the flowers into her hands.
” No! “Michelle screamed from where she was as
she hurried to meet Steven and Sophia.

“you treacherous bastard! How dare you?” she
said at the top of her voice and snatched the
flowers from Sophia, squeezed them and threw
them back at her which was followed by an
angry slap on Sophia’s face.
“how dare you! You shameless gold digger!
Haven’t I warned you to stay away from my
boyfriend?”
“Michelle, what’s wrong with you?” Steven asked,
trying to hold her back from hitting Sophia again.
“don’t you think I should be the one asking?
What’s wrong with you, Steven? How could you
do something this foolish? I should be the one
you’re not honoring, not her!”
“and what do you care whom I honor? I choose
to honor Sophia because she deserves it. She’s
the one my heart desires to honor”.
“how can you say that? What has this evil witch
given to you? “Michelle rasped and tried hitting
Sophia but instead, Steven pushed her to the
floor.
“stay away, Michelle. If you try to hurt her again,
I swear you’ll get it really rough from me”,
Steven said as he stood in front of Sophia.
The whole party had become disorganized as
clamoring and murmuring could be heard from
every corner.
Some of the guests even brought out their
phones and started taking some pictures and
videos.
Sophia couldn’t take it anymore as she was
almost in tears.
She ran out of the party and Steven followed her
behind.
She ran as far away and finally stopped by a
pool within the vicinity, whimper.
Immediately, she heard some footsteps from
behind and she knew it was Steven.
“Sophia! “Steven called as he stood behind her,
not knowing what else to say.
“what did you do that for, Steven? What was that
for?” Sophia asked with a tearful voice as she
turned around to look at him.
“I… I had to protect you “Steven replied and
moved closer to her. He tried holding her, but
she threw his hands away.
“stay at from me, Steven. I don’t want you
around”.
“what else do you want me to do to prove that I
love you?” Steven asked almost raucously. “what
else? Do you want me to go crawling around on
the streets? Tell me, and I’ll do it. Just tell me!”
Sophia turned around and sighed pathetically.
“but, you’re in love with Michelle “, she said
ruefully.
“no, Sophia, I’m not. Not until now, I never knew
I had no feelings for Michelle”.
He drew closer to her and held her from behind.
“you once asked me a question, Sophia. You
asked me what it took to have an honest love
life. I’ve been living a rough life, Sophia, and I
really want to change. I want to become a better
man and I was hoping you’d help me achieve
that.
I know this might sound crazy but, I don’t think
I’ve ever been in love before, like, a sincere love.
You’re my first crush, Sophia; My first love.
Won’t guide me through?”
Sophia was lost of words. She didn’t know what
to say or think. She didn’t even realize when
Steven turned her around and kissed her.
She was starring blankly at him, trying to
phantom if it were all a dream.
Could that be real? Was Steven really confessing
his love to her? But what if he was only trying to
play on her? Was that possible?
But, he had done something extraordinary for
her; just like her mother had said. Could he really
be in love with her?
He kissed her again and this time around, she
kissed him back.


To Be Continued...