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ON A MISSION Kindly recap  CHAPTER 6  here. Bech had chosen to stay away from Jade for a while. She avoided places she knew he would be, like the public library, the open-air bar, or the washing bay near the open-air bar. She did not answer his calls or messages, even though she read each of his messages twice, first for an overview, then for context. Today, she was at home, trying to catch up with her reading. But she just couldn’t keep him out of her mind. It had been a week since their last encounter but every day felt like a loop, replaying until she fell asleep. Once or twice she had had the same dream as the first one, but this time the dream began with Jade confessing his undying affection for her and kissing her passionately. She had woken up in the middle of those nights sweaty but cold. The memory of the dream and his kiss sent shivers down her arms. She strolled into her cozy kitchen and prepared a cocoa beverage. The afternoon sun was merciless with the heat so she made i

Maureen’s hope of getting married and having children with Raymond was dashed the night that Raymond announced that he was going to spend the night and several other nights with his wife. The information did not register immediately, and she made jests of waiting for him till he got back. Then the reality of the matter hit her: he was not going to come back to her; he was married, and she could no longer have him all to herself, not even part of him. Oh no! What was she going to do? Maureen and Raymond had been in a serious relationship for the past three years. She moved in with him eighteen months ago and had had the best of a sexual affair. Surely she could not have known that he was married, could she? He did not wear any ring, neither did he go anywhere apart from work. He spent all his time with her. How could she have known?! Raymond did not bat any of his lustrous eyelashes when he told Maureen. He showed no remorse at all. What did he have to lose? He had a very good

A BLAST FROM THE PAST If you missed the previous chapter, click  here .           While Bech and Lily were chit-chatting in Lily’s hall, Jade was alone at their table, contemplating his life. He could not believe his luck, that a woman he wanted did not want him back. It had never occurred in his life. He was the ladies’ man; other men came to him for tips to win a woman, and they had returned with appreciative testimonies. Had he assumed too much?         Jade had never openly expressed affection for Bech. He cast his mind back to the first time he saw her in the university. She had looked odd to him: she had worn baggy trousers and a large T-shirt when she walked into the canteen. He had passed a snide comment about her outfit and she had turned and looked at him but had said nothing. Now that he thought of it, Jade wondered if she had never forgiven him for those things he had said about her.           Unfortunately for him, after they had become inseparable, he had begun to notic

A MESS OF THINGS If you missed Chapter 4, catch up  here .      Three weeks after that night, Bech, Jade, and Lily met for their usual get-together. They met at an open-air bar in the afternoon. It had rained the day before, the atmosphere very refreshing. It was a good day to be outdoor, and the three friends always looked forward to their meet-ups. This is how their friendship had survived all these years. Even though they had been in the same university, they had had to make time consciously to get together to draw support from one another and study with one another.           Whenever they met, Lily always updated them with the latest gossip on campus, Jade brought the latest political trends and business news, and Bech shared info on latest entertainment programs. They were a funny trio, and it was a wonder to many who knew them as individuals how they managed to remain so close to one another despite their stark differences. But they found joy in one another. Until recently.

Catch up with Chapter 3  HERE . “… SENSING THE VIBE…”           Lily was sitting on the bonnet of Bech’s car when she saw the pair approach from the lane. She had been waiting for close to thirty minutes. She had searched the external premises for her friends but she did not find them. She had heaved a sigh of relief after she saw Bech’s car still parked in the lot. For a few moments, she had assumed they had left her too. How ridiculous.           Lily loved her friends dearly. They loved her, too, she knew. They had shown up and stayed with her in her most difficult moments. She had lost her entire family in a tragic accident. She had been fortunate, as it were, to have been in school when it occurred. In fact, she had been in a heated discussion with her group members as they prepared for their presentation the next day. As fate would have it, she could not show up for the presentation the following day. She had seen a gory sight on Facebook of an accident as she browsed the soc

If you have not read Chapter 1 and Chapter 2,  CLICK HERE 1  or  HERE 2 . THE DREAM MAN?           Bech was driving. She seemed absentminded; the passengers in her car were only fortunate she knew the road like the back of her hand. She was driving on autopilot. Jade and Lily exchanged confused glances, wondering what could have happened to their usually stable friend. And the strangest thing of all was that she was wearing makeup. No one could convince Bech to use makeup for any reason. She loved to carry her natural face about. She would say that she wanted to be found easily if she was ever kidnapped. Besides, she was too busy to apply makeup: Bech always had to go somewhere right now.           “Bech,” Lily broke the silence in the car from her regular back seat, “did I mention that you look stunning?” Bech didn’t take her eyes off the road; she just raised one perfect eyebrow and kept driving. “Jade, have you not seen Bech? Why are you not talking?”           Jade turned in

If you missed Twisted: Chapter 1, click here to catch up. FEELINGS          Jade could not get Bech out of his mind after how he had seen her. That moment in her bedroom was the first time he had seen Bech vulnerable. She always looked steady and sturdy, like an unmovable wall. But seeing her writhing between the sheets, evidence that she was having an active dream made Jade want to hold her and be there for her. The farthest he went was holding her hand and forcing his voice through her unconscious state to wake her up. She had never needed to be awoken for an event; she was always waiting for them to finish. But today…           Jade stepped out of her bedroom, admiring the wall hangings as he went to the hall to wait. Even though Bech did not care about fashion and dolling up like most women did, she had her fashion sense. Her outfits may look out of style, but her combinations made them unique. She was unique. Looking carefully at the wall hangings, Jade perceived Bech to be a wo

INTRODUCTION In the captivating world of "Twisted," the lives of Bech, Jade, and Lily intertwine in unexpected ways, delving into the complexities of love, betrayal, and unwavering friendship. As their destinies become intricately linked, the narrative unravels the depths of their emotions and the challenges they face in their pursuit of inner peace and true love. Embark on a riveting journey through "Twisted," where the lives of Bech, Jade, and Lily intertwine, hearts entangle, and fates unravel in a captivating exploration of complex emotions and misunderstood connections. Experience the enthralling narrative of "Twisted," where the treacherous terrain of betrayal, friendship, and loyalty intertwines to create a compelling tale of love, loss, and resilience. THE KISS Bech had never been taken aback by seeing the human male species like she was that night. She had seen him from across the forecourt of the conference hall as she joined the queue patiently