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A weekend with the Alpha novel Chapter 20

Summary for Chapter 20: A try at happiness (1): A weekend with the Alpha

Chapter 20: A try at happiness (1) – Highlight Chapter from A weekend with the Alpha

Chapter 20: A try at happiness (1) is a standout chapter in A weekend with the Alpha by Glory Tina, where the pace intensifies and character dynamics evolve. Rich in drama and tension, this part of the story grips readers and pushes the Internet narrative into new territory.

I finished my first class and since today already started terribly; I wasn't surprised that my first class when horrible. I couldn't connect with the topic to deliver even though I had gone through it during the weekend, a few days ago. I couldn't connect with the students as well and they could tell there was something off with me, but they didn't dare ask.

I finished the class and walked out towards the university canteen to get food to eat before my next lecture time begins. I saw Daniel standing not so far away, and I knew he was waiting for me. I frowned inwardly, and I wanted to turn around, but I couldn't. I was hungry and needed to eat.

I didn't want to talk to him; the reason being that Daniel would ask a lot of questions once he notices I'd had an unsteady day. He was that inquisitive about matters that didn't concern him. I didn't want to answer his questions and it would not be cool to lose my temper with him. I didn't have the energy for fallout or even a snap. My head hurts.

"Zera," he began.

I held my hand up. "Please don't come close with your caring and thousand questions. I don't have the strength for it."

He gave me a sad look. Daniel was the noblest of them all. If I wasn't so bent over my misfortune in life, especially with men, perhaps I would have given him a chance. He was a good friend whenever I needed a laugh. He gave advice when I need it and he was a brilliant listener. Call me a fool, but I had been burnt twice, and I didn't want to get into anything too good to be true.

"I've never had a thousand questions before," he said, and I glared at him. "I am just concerned."

"And I just said I don't need it, Aaron!" I snapped before I could control myself.

His brows furrowed at my words. "Who's Aaron?"

This was what I wanted to avoid.

I didn't answer his question because I couldn't and so I walked on, not bothered to say a word.

He didn't know my story with Aaron. The only one I told it to was Diya, and she was a keeper of secrets. Daniel didn't deserve to know who Aaron was because we didn't have the level of trust in our friendship. I trusted him to an extent, but I'd rather keep things from him, especially my secrets.

"The least you can do is not ignore me, Zera," he spoke, and I snapped out to see him following me.

I paused and turned to him. "You need to stop following me, okay?"

"Who's Aaron? Why did you call me Aaron?"

"Aaron is someone I want to leave in the past and you are driving me nuts just like he had." this was the highest level of truth I could reveal to him. This would also shut him up and keep him from asking any more questions. Keeping him in the dark was best for both of us.

"He's the one responsible for your lack of trust in men?"

That would be Owen. Aaron only made it harder, but that's a story for another day.

"Raising funds?" He said, making me feel stupid.

I rolled my eyes. "You know what I mean."

"The university would have its fundraising event this Friday. It's aimed at increasing the support it gives to the students on scholarship, both indigenous and international students." He paused from the long speech he was giving to ask, "Did you not get the message? It came in two weeks ago and a reminder came last night to the lecturers' group." He pulled out his phone and scrolled through it before turning it around to show me.

Indeed, there was an announcement about it and I'm only finding out now. Fuck!

"I haven't gone through my phone since I got home yesterday. It's the perks of being a single mother." I rose from the table, already okay with the food, and made my way out.

I fetched the key out of my bag and when I tried inserting it into the keyhole; the door opened on its own accord just like it had in my dream. It meant someone could be in my office. It could be Aaron. My heart doubled in its beat and my palms grew sweaty. I dragged a deep breath and gave myself a little courage, but when I stepped in, I saw no one in my office.

I glanced around suspiciously, only stopping when I saw Daniel giving me a weird look from the corner of my eyes.

I cleared my throat. "I will go through the announcement and get all the details. Thank you for informing me," I told him.

"Are you okay, though? You seem edgier than normal," he asked, his eyes showing concern.

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