THE UNKNOWN GUEST

Staring blankly at the ceiling for a few minutes,

Lost in thoughts, my mind working overtime with a lot of questions as I swang my legs in the air at the edge of the bed. I was thinking about this one person.

"Did he recognize me? Did he see me?" my thoughts were racing.

I sat up on my bed frustrated, unable to focus on my assignment. "He couldn't have recognized me," I said confidently. I dyed my hair blonde and wore no makeup. He couldn't have remembered me because I look different and younger than the last time we met.

Our first encounter with him was as fresh as yesterday. I recall it vividly well.

" Hey, are you okay?" Clara disrupted.

I was so deep in thoughts I didn't hear anything else she said. "you look horrible," she said with a worried face.

I was contemplating whether to tell Clara about Billy or just flash the thought.

"I know you, Zora, something is bothering you and I ain't moving an inch," she said looking straight to my face."Is it your new crush?" she asked giggling.

"No, it's the assignment" I lied.

"Well, then I think I should leave you alone," she said blankly.

"Wait where are you going? this is your room too." I sighed. "Okay am sorry but I will tell you some other time please." I said in a sad and convincing tone.

I felt bad but I couldn't tell her. Not now that I have to hide my real identity.

" Oh, shit! am late " I said jumping out of my bed after checking the time on my phone. I had an excruciating headache that I barely slept. I picked up my books, changed into some black jeans and a white top, brushed my teeth and left.

Our apartment was only 30 meters away from the school. I was lucky to be only 5 minutes late.

The first class was boring. I hate theory, but I was good at practicals.

" Attention students."Mr.Davis interrupted.

"Tomorrow, we will be having a very special guest. One of the wealthiest young men in our country will be our guest orator. We expect high discipline from you." he said and left.

I sighed and hurriedly walked to the canteen to grab some snacks for breakfast.I was really famished.

"Who do you think will be the speaker tomorrow?"

I asked Clara trying to break the awkward silence. "I think, maybe it's Charles,the young billionaire from Helstrom. It's believed that his dad was a grand duke and among the wealthiest men in our country.

It's also said that he was the prince from their kingdom" she said with so much awe.

I was astonished. "Do kingdoms still exist in this century? Which planet are they from!" I asked more to myself as I checked my closet for an outfit to wear the next day.

I had a long day at school and all I needed was a good shower and nice sleep.

The next morning I was up early, fixed us breakfast and was at school pretty early too.

"Who do you think will be our orator today? " I overheard other ladies asking each other curiously in the hallway.

Everyone was eagerly waiting, ladies were all extra "trying to be sexy".

"Good morning everyone, I believe we are all ready for our speaker today," Mr.Davis announced.

Everyone was in the hall and settled. Mr.Williamson, the principal walked hand in hand with the awaited guest.

"It's... him, ... it's Brad," I stammered. I couldn't believe my eyes.

I froze. I felt goosebumps over my body. I wished to vanish, I wished the earth could swallow me.

"Who is he? " I asked out loud.

Clara whispered " It's one of the hottest and the wealthiest young man in the country"

"I thought you said it's Charles who will be coming," I asked in shock "I guessed, I never thought sir Brad would be the one coming. He is my idol. Have you seen his latest magazine? Oh my, he is so hot!!! No woman would resist him," she added while looking at me.

"Zora are you okay?" She asked and I didn't hear anything else she said. I was sweating profusely.. I looked at my sweaty hands that were making me uneasy. I rubbed them on my thighs but it wasn't helping.

"Yes am okay," I lied. "I just feel hot." I said unbuttoning my blouse. "Zora, I think you need to see a nurse,"she said in concern. "I said am fine" I half yelled. "Am so sorry" Clara said before she could talk. I was really zoned out. I couldn't concentrate on a single word Brad said. All his memories flashed in my mind,from the first day we met.