Chapter 2 An Urgent Calls

He finally made it to the university's massive building with 5 minutes to spare till the start of classes. Immediately he came into face with the school's large gate, he heard a call that made his heart flutter. It was Evelyn, his girlfriend of two years and she was his everyday dream.

Evelyn Rowland was beautiful in every sense of the word and many of the guys in school envied their relationship. She was the only one he had back in highschool and was very happy the day she announced to him that she had also gotten into BrainWhite University. Although, not a scholarship student like him, as Evelyn's parents were quite well to do and so, she didn't need to take an entrance exam like he did.

All through the summer holiday, communication had been minimal between them owing to the fact that he could hardly find the time to text between his numerous jobs, and she was away in California, enjoying the beaches and going from party to party.

"You look thinner," she said, looking him up and down.

He chuckled embarrassingly and scratched the back of his head. "Well, I was so busy working, I didn't really have the time to eat more. "

"Nel, you should learn to take care of yourself more," she chided, sounding like his mother.

Before he could reply, she started talking about her summer break experience, telling him of the beautiful beaches she visited while in California, and of the luxurious yatchs she partied in. While she talked, he listened attentively as he always did. They began walking inside when she ventured into fashion and outfits and told him of all the fashion accessories she wished to get.

" Ohhh, that reminds me I have something to show you," she said excitedly. "Taadaaa! You like it?" She asked, with a big smile on her face.

She showed him a picture of a beautiful bag with tiny studded pearls on it. Below the picture was a description of the bag. It was the latest Tiffany's Collection bag.

"Baby, it's beautiful but it looks expensive," he replied.

"Well, I do have high taste and it's not that expensive, only $50,000."

He nearly choked on air at the amount Evelyn called. "Evie, I don't have that much to spare at the moment".

"What do you mean by that?" She asked in a snobbish manner. "You said you've been busy all summer working."

"I have," he agreed. "However, that's to cover for the remaining 50% of my tuition."

He could see her face fall at his declaration. "I knew you'd be unable to," she muttered. Before he could say something to ease her, the loudest honk he had ever heard from a car was heard.

The extremely loud music blaring from its speakers was an announcement to it's owner. It was Troy, and he made all heads turn as he stepped out of his obviously new exotic looking car.

Troy Anchor could be said to be BrainWhite University's sweetheart. No, he wasn't as academically sound as Nelson but his father was the famous Maximus Anchor, the richest business tycoon in all of New York and Troy made sure to live up to his reputation as his spoilt rich brat of a son. His father was also one of the biggest donors to the school making Troy practically untouchable and school royalty. He was also the biggest bully in school and would never miss an opportunity to put Nelson down in front of others.

"Hello, beautiful angel," he greeted Evelyn, flaunting his newest gold plated Rolex wristwatch while winking at as he took her hand up to his lips and kissed it.

This act angered Nelson but he was never one to lose his cool. Ever since they started schooling at BrainWhite University, Troy had always hit on Evelyn, getting her expensive gifts but she always turned him down. However, this time, Nelson noticed that she didn't reject Troy's advances at her. "I got you this," he said, handing her a pink package.

"Thanks," Evelyn replied with a smile, collecting the package from him.

Nelson could not believe his eyes. Evelyn had always turned down Troy's gifts. He wondered what had changed this time.

He watched Evelyn open up the package to see the same bag that she had told him she wanted, barely three minutes ago and not just one, but two of it in different colours.

"Oh, Troy, thank you!" She threw herself at him in a tight embrace and Nelson decided he had had enough.

"What's going on here?" He asked, confused.

"What does it looks like, pauper?" Troy mocked. "Obviously, you couldn't get it for her and so, I did."

"Well, Troy and I became quite close over the summer holiday and I had told him about wanting this bag as well. I honestly didn't think he was going to buy me not just one but two of it," Evelyn replied.

"That's because you deserve double of everything beautiful, just like you," Troy replied, then kissed her on her lips.

Watching the two of them felt like seeing his world shatter before his eyes. He was so shocked, he just stared as Troy strolled inside, holding Evelyn by her waist.

As the first tears rolled down his eyes, he felt the vibration of his phone from his pocket. Thinking it to be from his mum, he quickly wiped his eyes then answered.

"Hello, is this Nelson Baristan?" The person on the other end asked. Confirming it wasn't his mum, he answered.

"I'm calling from Good Hope Hospital. Is Victoria Baristan your mum?"