I felt someone tap my shoulder so I looked over my shoulder to see who that was but no one was behind me so I looked at my front to see a smiling Chris sitting across from me.

I was at the cafeteria that was a street after our university street eating as I revised on what has been taught all through our semester. Our exams are near and I know I really don’t have anything to worry about but I just feel nervous about it.

I was even surprised that he came here to find me. Elle probably told him I was here studying and eating at the same time. He was all smiling and I do like it but I want to know what made him extra smiling today.

“Someone seems so happy today” I comment and his grin grew wider.

Chris nods his head then entwined his fingers together when he rests them on the table. “Of course, I am” he confirms and I smile.

It’s great to see him in this mood and I feel happy that he is happy. He is my friend and the same good wishes I have for Leo, I have for him. They are my friends so…

“Want to share with me?” I asked and closed my book so that I can give him my full attention.

“Yep, that’s why I am here and mostly because you are the main source of my joy” he winked and I rolled my eyes at his silliness.

He brought out a white envelope from his pocket and handed it to me. I took it and looked at him with a little furrow on my brows, he encouraged me to open it which I did, there was a letter that was folded inside which I unfold and read the content.

I shook my head and cleaned my eyes to read properly what was written there before looking up at him with wide eyes. He looked really happy and I am sure he expected a smile to break across my face but that wasn’t the case, rather the frown returned and it was deeper.

“Acceptance into the police college?” I asked and he nods.

“I applied about a few months ago after I was out of rehab and I go the acceptance mail today” he said excitedly.

Chris looks happy as he tells me about it but I can’t understand why I don’t feel that happy for this news he brought him. Police? He wants to be a police officer? What for?

“Ella?” he called to me and I was taken from my reverie and back to him “Are you okay?” he asked when I raised a brow at him.

“Err… police academy?” I asked when I gathered my thought together.

“Yes, I want to join the force to help people in trouble and to bring positive change to the community” he said and held my hands in his “You’re not happy?” he frowns lightly and I had to force the stale look on my face and replaced it with a forced smile.

“Of course, I am. I am just not… was just not expecting that” I said my mind and he chuckled.

“You are actually one of my inspirations in joining the force. I want to help people in distress and just don’t want people to have to go through what you went through. Arrest the bad guys and let them rot for doing bad to innocent people, like what your dad did” he said.

“I appreciate but is this what you really want?” I asked to be sure.

“Yes, remember when you asked what I wanted to do after rehab?” I nod in remembrance “I sat down and thought about it for a while then I came to a conclusion of either joining the army or the police and I am so much of a coward to go to the war front so police it is” he shrugged.

“You know police too have difficult times? Especially when they deal with high end criminals?” I asked and saw his mood go sour.

“Oh, come one Ella, be happy for me and I am aware of what the job entails but that wouldn’t be on a daily basis” he said and I nod my head.

Can’t blame me, I watched some really disturbing crime documentary and I think it stuck to my head like a glue since last week.

“I’m sorry. I am really happy for you, whatever legal thing you choose to do, I am in support of it so congratulations” we stood up and shared a hug.

“Thank you” he said when we lean back from the hug and look into each other’s eyes. “It means a lot that you support what I am venturing into” he grinned and I told myself to be happy for him.

It was what he wanted to do, he found purpose in getting into this police thingy so I have to be his friend and be happy for him. So, I tried to let go of whatever ill feeling I felt about the job and smile genuinely in his direction.

“I am truly happy for you, just be careful, okay?” he nods his head then took my hand in his.

“I promise, I will” he rubs circles on my knuckles and brought them closer to his lips for a light kiss “All will be good and I will come back well and alive” he winked and I giggled.

When he winked at me, I didn’t feel that jolt in my heart that seems to want to take me off my feet, that kind that brings warmness to my cheeks, that kind that just want me to stare at him for a long time and him at me, that kind that want me to love him till death do us apart.

I let out a sigh of contentment and smile. My heart already chose who it wants all that feeling with and I will wait, no matter how long it takes, I will wait for him and when the time comes, we will laugh as we reminisce on how we started, how bumpy the road was and how we ended up together finally.

“So, when do you leave and it’s in…” I looked at the address of the academy that was stated in the letter “Osun state” I look at him “You’ll be away for a long time, ba?” I asked and he laughs.

“Don’t worry, I will check in on you when I can and I will be leaving in two weeks, need to prepare myself properly” he said and I nod.

I raised my hand up for a ‘high five’ and his palm met with mine “I wish you luck my friend” I said and he nods his head.

“Thank you, it means a lot to me, really” I grin and we shared my food as we talked about some things we wanted to do before he left, who he had told and how long the training was for.

If this was what he wanted, then I will support him and be there for him as his best friend.

“Let me escort you back to your school” he said when we were done eating which I appreciated.

On our way I saw Leo and Amara talking and it didn’t look like the conversation was going fine seeing their reaction to whatever they were saying. I didn’t want to intervene and was going to look away but Amara’s eyes met with mine and the frown she had on her face turned to a hard glare which gave me chills.

Why was she looking at me like that? am I the cause of their argument again? Can’t they just sort out their stuff without me being at the receiving end?

I just looked away from them and walked really fast ahead of Chris so that we can pass them quickly.

They should just sort out their things and not bring me in. I don’t want to be at anyone’s receiving end and as much as I don’t want to think this but if they are having so much trouble being together, they should just go their separate ways and everyone wins.

Then Leo comes to you and you have that happy ending you wanted… my subconscious taunts and I just shook it away.

“You okay?” Chris asked me when he noticed the frown that must have grown on my face.

I look up at him and managed a smile.

“Uh, yeah, I just need to get to class on time and the day should pass by quickly so that I can go home early” I told him and he smiles.

“Okay then, I will see you later” he said when we got to the gate of the university.

“Okay, bye” I waved then turned around and entered the compound and straight to my next class.