Beneath the Sheet

By Salamatu Daudu

Contd from last week

Two weeks later, I was in my cosy little apartment with my friend. She has been raging at me since I told her what happened between Donald and I.
 “Erika, you are crazy. You have really lost your mind. How can you go about snatching and sleeping with other girls’ boyfriends? Girl, this is insane.”
 “The world is already insane, Victoria. I don't know why you are so concerned about these things. After all, I have never come to you to say I’m pregnant or even snatch your man. So, what is your problem?”
   “My problem is that, I’m sick and tired of hearing people calling you all sort of names. Girls  sending thugs to beat you up. Everybody knows you in this campus. Girl, take a break. Besides, how can you just jump into his bed like that?”
    “I didn't jump into his bed. He took me there. When he first came to me for a relationship,I told him off but he was persistent. Well, I want him for the fun of it, I mean, nothing serious is coming out of it. But Vicky, that guy is good. God! He is so good and money is oozing out of his body. He is hot!”  
 Victoria looked at me with confused eyes.
 “Don't look at me like that, Donald is irresistible, but don't worry, its over.”
 “Donald is not the kind of meat you can chew and swallow.”
 “Not only did I chew him, I  ate and  swallowed him.  Please, let’s talk about something else.”
 “Well, in case you don't know, Donald has dumped his girlfriend for you and she is threatening fire and brimstone.”
 That is all she can do. But what is wrong with Donald? I told him that I’m going in for fun and nothing serious. He is wasting his time.”
 “How much did he give you?”
  “Lots of money, girl. My bank account is growing fatter.”
Just then, we heard a loud bang on our door and  rushed out only to see Bukky, Donald's girlfriend. When she set her eyes on me, she poured me a very dirty and smelling water. My expensive white top and pant were stained beyond repairs.
  “Listen, if I don't have my man back, this campus will be too hot for both of us. I hear your pants are so hot that they hardly stay on  your ass. What is wrong with you? Do you want to get lost in this school, ehn? Answer, you dog!.”
I was too shock to talk. People had gathered and it was so embarrassing. There and then I swore to revenge.
  “Erika, have you gone deaf?”
 “Bukky, this is not the best way to solve this,” Victoria said, trying to calm Bukky.
 “Then tell me how best we can keep this dog away from my man? I also heard you do it with women. You go about sleeping with both men and women. I will deal with you in this school.”
When she left, I got into my apartment and dashed into the bathroom and I quickly washed myself up.
  “Is it true? Victoria asked
“Is what true?” I replied from the bathroom.
“Are you also a lesbian?
I came out of the bathroom with a towel around my waist, and looked at Victoria; she has been my friend for years.
  “Do you really want to know the truth?...”