Black Diamond

Part 2: Episode 7

Archibong

It was like everything was in slow motion. The moment Favor’s fist connected with Biyi’s face, I knew that it was going to hurt, a lot. 

Biyi let go of me and cradled his face. I on the other hand quickly rushed over to my friends. They shielded me behind them and flared at Biyi. Call me a coward but I also love being protected. Pride doesn’t matter in this instance.

“Archie, are you alright?” Ife asked, her face filled with worry.

“Yes, I’m fine. How about you Favor? Did you hurt your hand?”

“No. It just stings a bit. I’m sure it’ll be more uncomfortable for him”

“How shameless can you be, coming here and harassing him? How did you even find him, you perverted stalker? What the help is wrong with you?” Amira yelled at him angrily. 

Biyi raised his head to look at the sky and started laughing.

“What a joke! What do you kids understand about Love? I say I love you Ark, but you reject me. I will have you, just you wait. Enjoy your evening ladies”

Creepily as he came, he left. I felt goosebumps with the maddening look I saw in his eyes. He was insane no doubt. 

“How, just how do you get involved with lunatics Archie?” Ife asked, rubbing her temple. She sighed and went inside the room. The rest of us followed after.

“Well, most of the people I sleep with a sleezebags. I just never expected one to follow me back. They all have reputations and images to keep up. Imagine news gets out that they’re sleeping with a boy. That’s why nothing like this has never happened before” I replied, holding her hand.

“It’s just, I’m worried for you Archie. Please, just stop whatever would put you in danger. Please”

“I would try my best” I said, kissing her hand.

“Ife is right Archie, you’re too reckless. You too Favor”

“C’mon Amira, you know I hate hitting people. That douchebag deserved it”

“Still, it was dangerous. You saw the way he acted. He’s a maniac”

“It feels good to hit maniacs once in a while. Speaking of which, damn Archie, you got game. To have such a hunk crazy about you like that, you’re good” Favor said, raising her hand for a hi-five.

“See, she gets it” I said, clapping her hand.

“You two are idiots” Amira said and left us alone. I smiled and hugged Ife like a teddy bear. Favor wanted in so she lay on my laps while I lay on Ife’s lap. She just looked at us both and went back to reading.

The excitement of that night soon faded away and we went to bed.