I became Sarah’s friend when she was still doing Grade 11 and I was a varsity student. Not everyone was that close to her, I mean even her classmates were not into an open discussion with her. I thought she was avoided because of her family’s background. Sarah had a problem with one or two of her school subjects and as I was there to help her, we ended up being open with each other.

It took everyone by surprise when they saw how close we became. Sean, my younger brother, told me how quiet the girl was in class and even the teachers were almost afraid to ask her a question. I wasn’t surprised. If it wasn’t for Facebook, I wouldn’t have gotten closer to her either. One of Sarah’s teachers was happy to see her improving her marks and she became number one in class. It was a shame that I was never the best in class.

Sarah wasn’t only a unique girl; she was also attractive and I happened to ask her out on a date. When she said she loved me too, it was kind of weird. I was afraid to tell her that I loved her but she twisted my words in my favour. I was happy that I got what I was attempting to get. Who would have thought of me dating Sarah?

It was a secret between us because we didn’t want her parents finding out. Her parents were happy that I was helping her improve her school work so they never had a problem with me sleeping over at their house when she was writing exams. School recess ended and I had to hit the road back and all I thought about was her. Sarah decided to study with my younger brother Sean and they made a good team.

Her moods bothered Sean sometimes. We all wondered what could be bothering this girl. Was it a family matter or was she born this way? School recess ended two weeks after varsity opened. She had good marks and my brother wasn’t even on the top 10 list. Sean was good at Mathematics; he had Level 7. It was like I was never good at Maths.

People started to maltreat Sarah at school. Others started to be close to her while others hated her more than before. Lizzy, who practiced as a traditional healer from the age of 15, wanted to date me. Let us not forget that Lizzy is no longer 15. Lizzy became a friend to Sarah as they were in the same class. She was the second best learner before Sarah, but now she was the third best. She wanted to destroy me and Sarah and her plan was to get my number from Sarah’s phone.

Lizzy wasn’t able to access Sarah’s phone because she didn’t bring it to school so Lizzy thought of using Facebook to reach me, and she had success. Sarah never thought of being betrayed. I loved her but when I was chatting with Lizzy, she told me that she wanted to be my second girlfriend. I guess Lizzy forgot how she used to reject me before I knew Sarah. I never wanted anyone more and Sarah made me happy. I got a message from Lizzy that she wouldn’t give up on me but I texted her that I was no longer into her.

I also never thought I could reject Lizzy, she seemed to be a nice sangoma. Many learners feared witchcraft, but Lizzy was liked by everyone and all she wanted was to be with me. I always hoped that Sarah wouldn’t find about my old crush on Lizzy because it could make her very mad. Every time I called Sarah, Lizzy was there with her. I wasn’t happy about the fact that she also wanted to talk to me when I wanted to talk to Sarah only. I asked myself if she would ever give up. It was unlike Lizzy to act this way.

Third recess started and I went home, happy that I would be with my lovely girl. Sarah was also happy, but on the other hand, there was Lizzy who couldn’t give us a chance. I regretted the moment when I told her my secret about Sarah. Sarah and I focused more on the relationship, and her school work came after. I wasn’t aware that she was being held back by me.

All she told me was that she could handle everything well without demanding too much help from me. She was a smart girl, so I had to believe her words. Sarah’s parents had to go somewhere. I didn’t ask where but I knew it would take a week and a few days. Sean needed my help to improve his school work, but I wasn’t really giving him time. I gave him only 20 minutes of help each day.

Lizzy stopped coming to see Sarah and I was happy that I wouldn’t have to see her anytime soon. Lizzy knew that my brother needed help so she helped him and I ended up thinking that they were dating. I wasn’t happy about them spending time together. This was my old crush and my brother!

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