We can't let CID(Criminal Investigation Department) or police to do all the hard work. We should sometimes help when we can do it. This is exactly what Vincent did back at his first year. In order to investigate on his own, he hired someone to follow his two friends secretly and sent him pictures of everything they did and even videos.
On one occasion, they went for clubbing and drank their hearts out claiming they will pay for everyone including the bartender. The two idiots went ahead and declared they've gotten a free money and wants to spend it like their life depended on it.
This was all videoed and sent directly to Vincent. Now he has gotten his evidence, it's time for confrontation. This time, he confronted them in their hostel as they both share one hostel and the same room. He carefully knocked as if the door can feel pain if he knocks harder. "Yes, come in" Fred said while his other friend was busy chatting up with different girls at the same time.
Vincent knocked again as if he wants to be damn sure those two were alone. "It's open, come in" he said as anger clearing lurking in the shadows just a second left and they will take control over him. Vincent majestically entered the room with an icy face then even Avatar Aang couldn't break out.
"I'm sorry, but I need the money I transferred to you. It's really urgent". He said as he got his acting together. He really looked scared in order to perfect his act. "Uuurm, urrm I used it to pay the fees ahead" Fred paused as if thinking about something "I think so" he continued. Vincent looked at them with you think I believe you written all over his face.
"See, wh… why do you need it" Fred asked why his other friend James nodded in agreement. Vincent was so pissed he put his acting aside and went straight to the point. "Did you really use the money to pay your fees. Didn't you use to throw a birthday party" Vincent asked with you better start telling the truth drawn on his face.
"What wh.. who..how never mind. It's not true" Fred began on spewing lies and keeps changing his tune. This time Vincent knew he had to take the last straw. He took out his phone and evidently showed them the club scene with their whole confession straight on their face. "This is your last time to ever mention my name with this your filthy mouth and tongue." Vincent said while stormed out to avoid violence but he really had to say this so he stopped in his tracks turned around "oh and don't ever tell anyone we were friends. I hate liars" he said as he finally exit the room. And has been friends with Akwasi for years now.
Now back at Charles and Vincent playing their catch wihile enjoying the conversation, Charles stopped all of a sudden. "How about the other two excluding Akwasi. They were five right?" He asked, curiosity in his eyes.
Vincent stood still while his grip was on the ball firmly trying to remember exactly who they were. After a while his face lit up like a light of bulb after he remembered and responded "oh them" he paused and threw the ball towards Charles's direction which he immediately caught mid air "nice catch" Vincent said.
Charles face showed he didn't wanted to hear those two words "oh come on, just fucking say it already". He let out his curiosity. Vincent smiled at Charles's behavior and responded "those two started giving me and Akwasi the cold shoulder. Later we found out that my girlfriend was cheating on me with one of them. Actually no, he was the one being cheated on with me".
Charles just froze after he heard the last part he wanted to know "what?" Is all he could say after a minute of his jaw dropped open. They were now served with the watermelon juice Beatrice had prepared and drank it without waiting a second.
Beatrice took the empty glasses back to the kitchen. Charles was so engrossed in their conversation forgot why he came here in the first place. Charles was about to ask another question when he heard someone running towards them but stopped immediately, they all turned to face this person.
Thump Thump Thump
That's the heart beat sound of Charles who has now verified his research. "Do i seriously like him now" he whispered to himself. 'He is so cute and handsome' he thought. To make the matter worse, Jae Won came as close as putting his arm around his neck, face an inch away and asking him a question.
That destroyed the last shred of his control which slipped away right in front of him. 'It's over, I think I'm gonna have a secret crush again' he thought while he kept staring at Jae Won till he was brought back to earth by Vincent. He rushed to the washroom to process his thoughts.
The moment Vincent left Charles with his thought at the bathroom, they went to the living room to have a movie time, the three of them. Vincent was about to stormed into the washroom to pull out Charles when he saw him coming out with water on his face and hair "did u take a bath" Vincent asked. He responded with a head shake, he went straight to the couch and sat next to Vincent who has already sat so close to Jae Won as if he was marking his territory.
As they watched Netflix on the big screen, someone was busy watching it on Jae Won's face. Jae Won felt a stare but looked at both Vincent and Charles who was sitting on his left but their gaze was on the movie so who was it. He brushed it off but still felt the stare.
After they were done with the movie Jae Won suggested they played 'Ludo' or also known as 'Parcheesi'. Jae Won chose that game because he had master everything that was needed to win which was thought by Vincent. He thought he could win against Charles but he was wrong. As the saying goes 'do not judge a book by its cover'.
Jae Won chose to play with Charles only as he thought he could win against him. Charles knew exactly why he was chosen only and decides to play without any consideration towards Jae Won.
A few minutes into the game, and Jae Won knew he was at loss. "How could you be so good at it. When do you get time to play? Aren't you a doctor?" He asked with confusion on his face. This face he made Charles burst out laughing so hard he fell off the couch to the floor of the living room and was still laughing.
'How I wish I could have got that on camera' the fair colored Ghanaian man, Charles thought as he regretted playing with him when he could have secretly recorded that golden moment. They played for a while as Jae Won didn't want to lose till he won but Charles didn't allow it as he gets to see his reaction whenever he loses.
Charles lied down on the couch to rest his back a while when Jae Won went to restore his energy as he said. He came back only to be met with Charles sleeping soundly like a new born baby. Jae Won chuckled as he position Charles well on the couch and went to Vincent.
Four hours later, Charles woke up only to be surrounded with Vincent family. He planned on going early to get some sleep before work but he fell asleep right here on the couch. He rose up, picked his shirt that was placed beside him and wore it.
He thought about sneaking out but before he could execute his thought, that's when Mrs Gladys came out of the kitchen "oh finally, you are awake. Come let's have dinner" she said while she held Charles hand taking him to the dining table as they were already seated. Mrs Gladys came early today to meet dinner but Mr Jonathan couldn't.
"Oh and you are sleeping over. I've let one of the servants cleaned the guest room for you" she said while she place a plate in front of Charles. Jae Won and Vincent were on the other side of the table already eating, their eyes telling him it's gonna be a long dinner.
Through diner, as they were having a conversation, Charles felt like he was being stared at so he looked around the dining table only to be met with Claudia gaze that could melt any heterosexual man on this earth. Claudia is really a beautiful girl with long natural hair. Her face is so smooth and her eyes that could be described as bedroom eyes and could melt the most heartless man on earth.
As Charles kept staring at her, he forgot himself and spoke out.
"You really are beautiful" he said getting the attention of the rest of the people at the dining table.
"Oh yeah, she is really pretty. I guess it runs in the family" he said as he went back to eating feeling so embarrassed.