Chapter 3 The Visit

Stella's POV

I continued with nightmares as they had become part of nights already. The nightmares at times didn't allow me focus on school work which always landed me in one or two issues. I joined the school main musical team through a competition which I performed very well and was chosen by merit.

Prisca and Richie were really getting along as I noticed their moves which wasn't only about friendship but more to that and I was really happy about that and prayed it worked out. The different lectures I got about music made me happy and hopeful of achieving my goals, Prisca had stopped taking me to the cinema and each time she did that I felt like I was the only horror attacked person and her reasons were confusing too.

"You're not coming Stella, so you won't pass out again"

That's what she usually reply each time I asked her why and each time I'm alone, my thoughts runs down to seeing my dad in my nightmares

"You betrayed me" He'd always said.

Was he talking to me or that terrific face?? Did I actually betray him??

I was really worried about his sentence and I didn't know who to talk to about it because each time I told Prisca about seeing my dad in my dreams, She'll just say,

"You're just missing him"

Yes! I'm missing him but I got over it when I realised he would never come back again. And I didn't trust my mum enough to tell her because she might even end up telling Poe, whom I was told to beware of.

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Barb Peter's POV

Home without Stella was a bit too quiet for me, nobody to scream at or laugh or discuss with, it was just me and pictures.

I had started having nightmares where my late husband was always reminding me to beware of Poe. I saw that coming though but I had already gotten used to the young man and I really saw nothing wrong with him afterall, he was just showing love to me as he did to him. Poe was just my confidant, he bought me very expensive gifts and his presence made me forget I was alone in the house. I felt loved and cared for by a young man my family despised

"I'm just doing my best to make sure you're fine, Mrs. Peters"

"Call me Barb. And I reallt appreciate your efforts" I replied happily

A rich and famous guy taking care of me?? That was just a whole lot and I was not ready to listen to anyone's advice on who and who to be close to even my lovely Stella who warned me consistently. Each time Poe was closer to me, I felt this urge to kiss him or touch his well curled hair and his brown thick eyes and his extraordinary lips which was just tempting and inviting.

I was just in love with Poe and nothing would change it.

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Prisca's POV

Mum, Barb and Poe visited us during one of our free days. It was my first time of seeing Poe though Stella told me about him a bit and I won't lie he was really a cute guy. The visit was a surprise one for Stella as I didn't inform her of it, I was just hoping the visit will make her a bit happy from her normal moods swings.

I waited at the College cafeteria for the trio which gave good sight of the College gate. Barb and arrived in an SUV which I guessed belonged to Poe while my mum drove her Benz but to my surprise Poe noticed me first before telling others and thats how they knew where I waited for them.

"Hey Mum!!, I missed ya" I said hugging my mum tightly. "You too baby"

"Barb. You look super sweet"

She laughed. "Thanks Prisca. And where is Stella??"

" I'll go bring her"

I replied moving towards the exit door where I saw Poe and he just waved at me blushing suspiciously and walked into the cafe before I walked away.

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Stella's POV

I was busy trying to get my songs ready for presentation when Prisca zoomed in.

" Hey babe. Try knocking next time" I said with a large grin on my face.

" Okay. I have a surprise for you, If only you get up and follow my lead"

I didn't want to argue so I just did as she said.

We arrived at the cafeteria and she pointed at a table with three occupants, two ladies and a guy. At first I wanted going back but I kept following and Poe!!!, Mum and Maggie.

"Mum??, You didn't inform me about this??"

I noticed Prisca wink at her and the both laughed.

" Come on baby. It's called a surprise" She replied smiling awkwardly

"Hey Maggie. I'm glad you came too" I said with my most genuine smile.

Poe just waved though with a very annoying face which made me feel uncomfortable and unsafe sitting there.

We just chatted about good old days and laughed. At a point, I watched Poe closely he had a very unusual wound on his right cheek and in one of my nightmares, dad hit that terrific face on the right cheek but I immediately put away the thought. Poe was just a lucky guy that's all, I never took him to be a bad guy though he was so cute just that I kinda hated him and with saying I should beware of him...I was glad.

I was so deep in thoughts until Maggie tapped me gently, "Stella, You sure you're okay??"

"Yeah. I'm real good" I replied blushing.

My mum was so filled with joy and I noticed she had changed just too much. She was all smiles and Poe really did concentrated on her and talked as if they were long lost lovers, while Maggie, I and Prisca talked about College life and its challenges. I really noticed that each time I made eye contact with Poe, he avoided it with all means and that was just too suspicious but I didn't know what to suspect either. I really wanted to ask but I didn't know how to ask and what to expect too.

I let out a sigh of relief when it was about time for them to leave, I and Prisca saw them off and left.