Thirty

'Uthman'

Hana stared at me for a minute longer than usual before she burst into laughter. She clutched her stomach, laughing hard.

'Oh come on Jade, telling me you like Caleb is more believable than you telling you like Uthman. What kind of ridiculous liking is that one?'

I smiled. I've always thought that it is ridiculous too, Hana saying it again confirmed it. I said nothing for a while, staring into space.

'Wait oo Jade, are you actually serious?'

'No'

She looked at me strangely before she laid on the bed.

'Goodnight Jade, dream of me till the loyl comes.'

I laughed.

'Well, dream of me too.'

After a while, Hana fell asleep but I was not even feeling sleepy. The time could as well be 2pm. Why did I say Uthman's name? Could I seriously like him? Uthman? Of all p