Chapter 10

I even forgot I was supposed to be at work today, I would have called to inform them if I can't make it down but I was carried away with my present trouble and did not remember work.

I picked up and explained to them that I was not feeling well. I apologies for not calling earlier before the call ended.

After the office call, I try calling Richard again, after the phone rang twice he did not pick I tried the third time and he picked up.

'Hello Rich, Good morning…

I greeted him and hoped that yesterday was a mix-up. I was even ready to let go of whatever he said. I just want him back, I can't afford to lose him, how will I even live without Richard. He was my happiness and ever since yesterday I have being so sad that I forgot what happiness feels like. But listening to his voice will bring back the lost color to my life.

'Becca, why are you calling me? I told you that it was over between us yesterday and there is nothing you will do or say that will make us come back together. I have moved on with my life, try and do the same. I know is hard to find a real man at your age but I can't settle for less…stop calling me. I will block your every line from reaching me. I'm done with you Becca. Sorry it came rather in a shocking way. Sorry I couldn't be the man for you, sorry that I got tired of you and can't stand you anymore. I'm sorry Becca for everything but I'm really done and I mean every word. You cheated on me with your boss friend… and I know even the man will still use and dump you because you don't worth much. Well, I was already planning to dump you but did not know how to go about it until you decided to give me reason to do so by cheating. It was manner from heaven, a good opportunity and I couldn't wait any longer. So Becca keep your distance from me and let me be. I can't accept you back. you used to be my type but not anymore. I have found another better and a pretty lady who keeps me entertained…I'm even planning on proposing soon to her…

I wiped a tear drop from my eyes as I listened to Richard. My heart was racing with speed and I was already having headache. I cleared my aching throat and began to plead to him shamelessly.

'Rich, please…I beg you. Don't do this to me. Please….i love you so much Rich. Don't leave me I'm pleading to you. I centered my life around you and I won't be able to cope through life without you. Rich….please, for God sake and everything you believed in don't do this to me. I beg of you my love. How do you want me to start all over, where will I even start from? Think of the three years we spent together, Rich think of the true love we once shared. Think of how lovely and fun it used to be between us. They are sweet memories I want to keep forever with you. Rich…what do you want me to do and I will do it. Anything just don't leave me…don't call it quit please….

He began to laugh so loud over the phone, I did not stop pleading even with his annoying laughter. He later said.

'Look at the way you are begging me like a child asking for some candy. Try another trick, this one cannot work on me. Get off my phone Becca, is over and your tears and begging will not do any good. I know I was too good for you and you may never find another like me but is quiet unfortunate that I can't be with you anymore. I hate to be disturbed so you better go get a life for yourself because I will block you from reaching me. Goodbye Becca.

Before I will say another word he ended the call. I try to call back but I couldn't reach him anymore.

I try sending messages but still couldn't reach him.

I was really devastated. I sat on my bed crying like a child and totally ignored the knock on the door.

I can hear my Dad shouting at my Mom who was at my door. 'Leave her alone…she will be fine…"

I cried none stop until I was tired of crying. I later picked up my phone again to call him but I still can't reach him.

I thought of Jojo and called her immediately, she picked up. And was sounding so lively just as usual.

'Becca, you sound like you have being crying, what happened to you…are you alright?

Jojo asked with a concerned tone.

'Richard broke up with me, he said it was over between us and blocked me from reaching him. I don't even know what to do. Jojo, please tell me the truth…did you mention anything about my boss friend to him. You were the only person I told about one of my boss friend that asked me out and I turned him down. Did you by any means speak with Richard and told him about Mr Ohio…

'meee?? Never…no way! Where will I even see Richie to start gossiping such nonsense? You know that I can't do such to you Becca. I did not even see him or tell him anything. I don't know how he heard about it, maybe you mentioned it to him without knowing or he probably heard it from somewhere. But is definitely not me. Anita was at my place that week and I jokingly mentioned it to her, she was the only person I told but not Richie. I'm your friend, how will I go behind your back and start gossiping with your man, it doesn't make sense. I'm a big girl and I can't do such shit. Ooh, I'm really sorry Becca that Richie called it quit. Just dust off and move on. Is very sad and I even feel like crying right now because I know how much you loved him but this is life and is unpredictable. Since he wants you to leave him alone, just do exactly what he asked. I promise within a short time you will be fine. I so much hate Richie for doing this to you…he doesn't even deserve you Becca. Don't dwell on your pain or make him feel he has you where he want you. dust off and move on babe. Such is life. Maybe after work tomorrow, you can come over to my place and we will go out together and catch some fun, I will help you forget Richie…

After the call with Jojo, I try to reach Anita but her line wasn't going. She was probably at work and I hope she will call me back when she sees my missed calls.

I need to understand how Richard got to know about my boss friend.

I managed to cope through that day and was at work the following morning. I couldn't do much and sneak In and out of the rest room to cry my eyes off.

I'm finding it difficult to cope with everything happening to me.

I left for Jojo's place after work and she has some consoling words which was a little helpful.

She got dressed and said she wants to take me out so that I can cool off, she said that all the bills is on her.

Something flashed in my eyes and it was her earring. I recognized the pairs earring, it was the same one I saw at Richard's place one day and he said it was one of his friend's that dropped it unknowingly.

I pointed at her earring, my heart was already filling up with anger and confusion.

She looked surprised at my action and asked me what was wrong with her ear ring.

I asked her what her earring was doing inside Richard's room... I told her I saw the exact ear ring at his place.

'whaaat Becca! You should know me better by now. This are my earrings and Anita just returned them back to me last week after borrowing them to attend an event. If not that they are expensive, I could have asked her to keep them. And this earrings is not common but I can't possibly say it was Anita that left the earrings in Richie's house because is not possible, she is not capable of such. She is very cool and calm unlike me. Richie is probably right…it maybe his friend. Anita can't be going out with your man. If she tries such I will personally deal with her myself.

I later left with Jojo in her car, she drove me to a cool spot where we sat and she ordered for drinks as the music played so loud.

My heart is still heavy, not just because of the break up but which of my friend sold me off to Richard, Anita or Jojo? It can't be Jojo because she is doing well for herself and will not have such gut to betray me. Anita in the other hand is calm and collected and does not look like she can hurt a fly but ever since yesterday she has not called me back.

Is confusing because I don't know who to accuse. Apart from the earrings, who among my dear friends told Richard about Mr Ohio?