The door slowly creaked open, and Chimaobi stood before me, looking dishev

the space for any sign of evidence. And then, I saw her. The girl from down

emanded, my voice

ure of how to respond. "She's..

his face. "Don't lie to me!" I shouted, my anger boiling over.

"Okay, okay. I'll tell you the truth. She's... uh... a friend. We

nched in the gut. I thought Chimaobi and I had someth

aid, my voice shaking with emoti

by. I understand. But please, don't go witho

ing Chimaobi and his "friend" behind. I didn't know what the future held,