Odell and Kenya have been best friends throughout college. As graduation approaches and both their lives are set to change, they evaluate whether they should be more than friends.
"Professor Reid you wanted to..." My heart stopped when I saw who was sitting in the chair in front of his desk.
"Surprised to see me I take it." Dr. Thompson smiled brightly. Her British accent super thick.
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"Dr. Thompson." I rushed nervously to shake her hand.
"Love calm down. It is I who should be shaking your hand."
"Why?" I looked at them.
They smiled at each other, then me.
"Have a seat." Prof. Reid told me.
I sat in front of his desk in the chair next to Dr. Thompson.
"After our meeting I was so impressed. I went back to the selection committee and demanded they re-review your application. I reminded them the values of what a Rhode Scholar should have and how for every value they had you possessed."
I felt my stomach tense up. Is this what I think it is?
"They refused saying they already chose their students and you should apply next year and on top of that it was no more money. I looked them square in the face..." She leaned over to my face as if I was one of them.
"And said, You look at this application again and if you can find one value out of place okay. But if you don't, give your approval to make her a scholar and I will pay the tuition at Oxford for her myself. Because I believe that much in her."
"Really?" I looked confused.
"Really. And needless to say, you will be a Rhodes Scholar this fall. Im paying your tuition, room and board and any other expenses out of my pocket. And plus you get to work closely with me. I selfishly want you in England. We can do so much. Spring break is in a couple of weeks and I want you to spend it with me. I'll show you the campus. My lab. The city. Introduce you to those in my circle. What do you say?" She said super excited.
"You don't look excited K." Prof. Reid said confused.
"I am. Just trying to process all this." I let out a nervous laugh.
But we know why I really was feeling a way. I made a vow, even before the injury to O to be his rock. And I couldn't do that half-way around the world. He needed me.
"I'll give you time. I know it's so sudden. But I have never been so inspired by a young woman as I was with you Kenya. You remind me so much of my younger self. And when Prof. Reid just told me about your mother dying and how much she wanted to see your dreams, I knew I made the right decision. Not just for you, but her. I can't bring her back, but I can make sure her daughter becomes the best chemist in the world. Regardless of skin color."
"Wow. She would...if she could hear this she would..." I felt tears fall down my face.
"I'm sorry." I wiped my eyes. Prof. Reid handed me some tissue.
"Aw man. Now I need some tissue too." She said in her thick British accent, wiping her tearing eyes.
"I didn't mean to make you cry." I slightly laughed wiping my eyes.
"Oh love, I cry at the drop of a hat. I could be watching cartoons and something beautiful happens my eyes weld up." She laughed. "Don't mind me." She took out her makeup compact and dried her face while looking in the mirror.
"So are we good for spring break?" She asked.
"Uh...yeah."
"Great I'll get your ticket and send you the itinerary." She said. "
"Thank you for being such an advocate for me. And thank you Prof. Reid for introducing us." I told them both.
"Aw it's my pleasure love. Now go enjoy the rest of your day. Celebrate with someone you love." She hugged me.
I told them both goodbye and I left out, closing the door. I sighed deeply.
I had a major decision to make. On one hand, I loved O and wanted to be there. But the truth is he had family to take care of him. His mother was willing to take a leave of absence from work to take care of him.
Me on the other hand, my dreams were all I had. And I didn't want to be that girl that stupidly gave up her entire dreams for some man and live with a million regrets later.
Chances like these don't come often and when they do, you must take them without a second thought. I had these dreams before O existed and He was just going to have to understand that.
I got in my car and drove home.
What do you guys think K should do and explain why?
