***between Two Fires***steph's Story (Part 3)

It was past nine o'clock. Mary was still at home. Her head ached, her stomach rumbled. She anticipated a shower, the moment of stepping into it and the exquisite sensation of hot water pounding at her neck and shoulders. She has been writing an assignment that will be submitted on monday as she planned on going to the club tonight. As she was putting everything away, someone knocked on the door. She opened it and saw Paul. She was shocked because she knew her rummie had gone to Ken's house for the weekend and won't be back till sunday evening. She thought of what lie to tell Paul but couldn't find any. She was speechless but managed to greet him.
"Hi Paul."
"Hi Mary. Can I come in? Paul said.
Paul couldn't help to notice that her eyes were
huge. He thrust out his hand towards her for a handshake. Her hand shook as she accepted his hand. Paul thought, She must be hiding something. Once inside the room he noticed that Steph was not there, he thought maybe she was in the bathroom or something.
"Where is Steph please?" He asked.
"Emm....she left the room since morning and never returned yet. You can call her to confirm where she is"
Mary couldn't get herself to lie. She glared steadily at Paul and discovered for the first time his cute face. Instantly she felt pity for him because she knew her friend was double dating. She imagined her married to him and it brought a smile to her face. She had been dating her departmental guy who could only provide her with a meager amount to take care of her minor needs like hair and clothing. She remembered one time she overhead Steph making demands of her school fees and house rent from Paul who always provides it as at when due. This fact irked Mary and a flame of jealousy liked at her mind, and she welcomed it. Emotions, at least, were something worth experiencing in this school environment where relationship were dry. A knife of anger plunged into her heart with the jealousy. She decided now and then that Paul deserved more than Steph was treating him. She felt obliged to help him ease his pain. She walked straight to the door and locked it, bolted and all. She faced Paul and started undressing. She was stark Unclad. Paul reacted to what he saw as his breathing became faster. He couldn't resist her kiss, her touch as she undressed him as well. He ended up spending the night with her.....