Elora pov
I kept pondering on Marvin's proposal, and it has given me sleepless nights, I can't deny I don't like him, I have always liked him since the very first day I met him at the Airport. I arrived at the school the next day, and I saw Nathan standing at the class entrance, I could tell he was waiting for me, I sigh and walk up to him.
"Hey, why are you standing here?". I asked smiling and he smiles back.
" I was waiting for you because I have something to tell you". he said and my heart skipped, wondering if he is going to ask me out again.
"Okay, what is it?" I asked.
"We can't talk here, let's go to the school garden, we still have a few more minutes before the final bell rings". I agree and we left for the school garden, we sat down and I was curious about what he is going to say. " I want to let you -- "I cut him short.
" Before you say anything, I want to apologize for Marvin's behavior the other day,".
"No is okay, I understand". he smiled. " but that is not why we are here, I know things didn't work out the way I planned it, but I want you to know you still hold a place in my heart, I was going to ask you to be my girlfriend the other day, but I guess we weren't meant for each other". he sighs and turns his face to me. "you are the perfect girl every guy will want and I know Marvin is the lucky guy".
" No, Marvin and I --" he cut me short.
"You don't need to say anything, Elora, Marvin is the perfect guy for you, he is a changed man now I know he will take care of you more than I plan to do, I don't want you to feel guilty of anything, I am happy he interrupted my confession that day".
" Why do you say that?"
"Am leaving Elora". he said and I went stunned.
" What? Where? and why?".
"My dad was called back to his former company and he is being made the CEO, so we are relocating back, and this time, it's permanent, I won't be coming back here and I have already submitted my files to the school authority, I won't be resuming with you in the next summer". he explained and I felt tears gathering in my eyes, at that moment I wanted him to stay," promise me you will look after yourself".
"Of course, I will miss you".
" me too, you can still keep in touch, best friends right?".
" Best Friends". we chuckle and made a pinky swear.
"Now promise me you won't keep Marvin hanging, you two make a perfect couple".
" I don't know, I haven't seen him since that night he told me his true feelings, although nanny told me he went to his parent's house, I hope he comes to school today". I sigh.
"Am sure he will, I am happy for you". we smile at each other. " can I get a hug?".
"Sure". we gave a friendly hug, then my eyes met with Marvin as he stood far away from us, I could see the sad look on his face, then he turn and walk away, I sigh and we pulled away from each other embrace.
" Thank you". he smiles and then the final bell rang. " let's go ". we stood up and left for class. A few moments later, the teacher came in and started teaching, I noticed Marvin's seat was empty, which means he is not in class.
" Where could he be ". I said to myself and let out a sigh.
" Are you okay?" Nathan asked and I nodded, and we continue to listen to the teaching. After school hours, I came and noticed Marvin is not home yet, I sat in the dining with Kevin.
"Why is Marvin refusing to come home?" Kevin asked talking to nanny who came over with a plate of snacks.
"He is not refusing to come home, he went to spend some time with his parents". Nanny said.
"Seriously, Nanny? You and I know it's just two days left for their final exam, so, he can have time to be with his parents after that". Kevin said as he threw some snacks into his mouth.
"He has its reason". she said
" yeah right! he doesn't have any tangible reason, he is hiding from his responsibility, now I know he is just a dumbass". He said and then let out a groan as he was smacked on the head, we raise our faces to see it was Marvin. "hey!" he yelled and we giggled.
"Calling me a dumbass in my house,". he said with a grin on his face, then he sat down and started eating the snacks.
" I thought you won't be coming today?". I asked and he scoff.
"Why not, this is my house". he said.
" Is so good to see you, son,". nanny said.
"thank you, nanny, hmmm, these snacks taste good, I can't believe I was about to miss it".
"Enjoy dear". nanny said.
Narrator pov
Marvin was standing in the garden with his hands in his pocket and was staring around the whole place, Elora came over and stood beside her, Marvin smiled and took her hand tenderly. well, you may be wondering how they became close, and I will tell you. A few hours back when Elora was feeling restless in class because Marvin was absent, she took an excuse and left to look for him at the gym, he saw him wallowing in pain and sadness with his head bowed to the ground
" Why are you here when class is going on?". she asked and Marvin raises his face to her.
"Nothing, I just don't feel like it". he said.
"Really? You just don't feel like". she scoffs. " Are you avoiding me?" she asked and Marvin was surprised.
"Avoiding you? Why?".
" yes, you are, you have been avoiding me since the day you--. she sighs trying to control her anger," Are you that dumb, how can you confess your feelings to a girl you claim you like, and then disappear as you want". she said calmly but anger could be heard in her voice.
"I didn't disappear, Elora, I just wanted to give you space and not want you to be uncomfortable around me". he said as he walk to her,
" Really? Did I say I was uncomfortable around you? Did you even wait to hear what I have to say".
"Am sorry, I --" he got interrupted.
"I don't need your apologies, save it". she turns to leave, but Marvin hugs her from behind to stop her from leaving.
" Am sorry, I didn't mean to do that, I was afraid you won't accept, so I decided to stay away and allow you to think ". he said and then make her turn to him, both were staring deeply into each other eyes as he hold her hands tenderly. " I don't mind waiting for your answer, I know I don't deserve you, but I want you to know I have changed". he said
"you are not romantic at all, is this how you confess your feelings for a girl, at least Nathan was more romantic than you when he ask me out on a date". she said fidgeting in annoyance and Marvin smiled.
" Are you indirectly saying I should ask you out?".
"I-i ". she sputtered nervously and Marvin hug her.
" I understand, so get yourself prepared this night, I have a surprise for you". he said and they pull away from each other.
"Really? Where?".
" is a surprise, just get ready".
"Okay, but I have a request"
"what".
" let's keep it from everyone for now,".
"Why? Nanny and Kevin already know my feelings for you".
" yes, I know, let's keep them in the dark".
"Okay, if you say so". they smile at each other, "Let's go to class". they left. Now you have seen it all, meanwhile, nanny and Kevin were staring at them from the kitchen.
"nanny, are you seeing what I am seeing?" he asked as they were watching them confusedly.
"Yes, are they together?".
" I think so, can't you see the way they are holding each other hands".
"if that is the case, I am so happy...but why were they pretending?".
" I don't know".
Later that night, Elora and Marvin sneak out of the house, and the driver drove them away, they arrive at a romantic tower and stood at the bridge viewing the environment, there was light shining everywhere, and a few couples were hanging around.
"This place looks amazing". she said happily.
" you like it?". He asked and she nodded excitedly, he took her hands but was staring into each other eyes affectionately. "So is that a yes to my proposal?". Elora smiled and nodded her head. " Really?". he carries her and rolls her around happily. "Thank you, I promise-- she cut him short.
" Don't promise me anything, you are enough for me," she said and they smile at each other as they rest their heads on each other smiling and enjoying the atmosphere. Some hours later, they arrived home and sneak into the living room, the whole place was dark.
"Why is it so dark in here?". Elora asked quietly.
" I don't know, let's go before we go cut". he whispered back, they try to walk when suddenly the light went on, and they pause to see Kevin and nanny by the step case staring at them.
"Where are you two coming from?". Nanny asked fidgeting in annoyance.
" w-we just take a walk". Marvin said and Kevin scoffed.
"Really? Then why are you two sneaking in like that?". Kevin asked.
" We don't want to wake you guys up".Elora said avoiding their gaze.
"Do you two think you can hide it away from us?" nanny asked as she walk closer to the two of them, staring straight into their eyes, they were afraid that she was going to yell at them, but they were caught off guard as she hugs them tight to herself. "congratulations to you two!" she cried out and pulled away from them staring sweetly at them. "Am so happy for you two". she feels their cheeks and Kevin came over.
" Am happy for you two, congratulations". he said.
"Thank you". they both chorus.
" This should call for a celebration!". Kevin said and they laugh.