CHAPTER THIRTEEN: LOVE PROBLEM
I looked at John wondering what to say to him since I am short of words. I didn't even know what to say
I was annoyed and irritated at the same time and a tiny little bit of jealousy grew in me
"Okay" I answered since that is the only word that manages to escape from my mouth
He looked at me and then his expression changed when I said 'Okay' to him
"I guess I should say congrats" I shrugged looking away not wanting to be swallowed by his beauty
"By the way, why did you ask about my relationship with Sunshine?" he asked me looking at me even though I wasn't looking
"I was suspicious about your relationship with her, since you helped her among other students who were receiving strokes of cane" I shrugged again not bothering to look at him even though I have that strong urge to turn and face him
"Okay" he said and finally looked away from me
The English teacher entered and then taught us what is in her schedule
After her class, two other teachers entered to teach before closing time
It was quite boring since with neither John nor my friends were talking
I put my book in my bag after attempting the assignment
"Let's go to hostel" Morayo said as she backed her school bag
I backed my school bag and followed them out of the classroom, Daniel entered into our classroom as I was about leaving with Morayo and Victoria
He didn't bother to say anything to me, I guess he didn't see me.
We walked to our hostels and dropped our bags in front of the solar building since our hostel is closed
Why did we even get out of the classroom then? I asked myself as I looked at other students coming into girls hostel compound
"I guess many students are avoiding sweeping the class except from those under punishment" Morayo said and I guess, it answered my question
Today was really a big day in class and outside class, love and things I never expected
"I was even wondering that with that your face, a guy won't try loving any girl" Morayo smiled referring to Daniel
Jeez... Nobody should bring up that topic
"Boys are boys!" Victoria said as if giving an advise
"Are you sure the boy loved back in elementary school?" Morayo asked looking at me
Jeez, Morayo. Can you give me space? I didn't bother to say that loud but looked at her as if wondering what was happening in her brain
"Yes, he even confessed to me when we were still in grade four about collecting our reports card" I answered wondering why I thought he would love forever
Then, I thought that our love will last still marriage but now looking at it, it is very impossible
"You know we are still kids, you can't just depend on love until you become mature enough" Victoria said again as if advising us or even me especially
I nodded my head in agreement, I guess that means, I won't fall in love till then
"But forget it, that Daniel is very fine" Morayo said looking at both Victoria and me
"Morayo, don't bring up the topic again" Victoria said
"I am not annoyed, I don't longer love him again" I guess
Morayo looked at me and smiled "It seems you are getting over it so quickly, I like you for that" Morayo said sincerely
I smiled in response to what she said
"Yeah, Daniel might have stolen my heart when I was in grade four, it doesn't mean that I don't have a spare one in my store" I said laughing
"Girl, you will help me write love letter when I find love" Morayo smiled as if taking note of what I said the other rime
I looked at her and nodded my head in agreement before looking at the students passing by
"What about John, did you like him at first sight?" Morayo asked me
"Keep quiet, you are not ask me that. Ask Victoria!" I said politely smiling and facing Victoria
Victoria sat on the bench and shook her head as if saying, you are not serious
"You mean, Victoria likes John?" Morayo whispered the question in my ear
I nodded my head and went to join Victoria as I sat beside her
"Come on, am I missing something?" Morayo asked as she sat beside Victoria
"Nah, I even thought you knew that already" I said to her
"If I knew already, I wouldn't have referred the question to you but to her instead" Morayo said jokingly
"Enough already, I am listening or have you forgotten you are sitting beside me?" Victoria asked jokingly almost about to laugh
"Sorry madam"
"Besides, the guy is already taken" Victoria said
"Floral, right?" I heard a female student around my height standing in front of our chair asked pointing at me
"Yes!" I answered confused by why she will be asking for that
"Bimpe, why are you asking about her name?" Morayo asked her calling her by her name also confused
"I didn't ask you but her" Bimpe said rudely before turning to face me
"You short rat, don't let us start" Morayo said annoyed by the way the girl spoke to her
"Morayo" Victoria called calming her down
"What do you want?" I asked Bimpe
"Your brother is asking for you in the canteen" she said before walking out not even waiting for me to say anything
So rude!
"Jeez... She will soon be beaten" Morayo said looking at her as she walked away
"I will come meet you guys later, I want to go meet my brother at the canteen that we went to during break" I said standing up
"Okay, we will be waiting for you here. Don't come late because it will soon be time for lunch" Morayo said
"Okay" I left them to go meet my brother at the canteen
When I got there, I met him with Daniel
Why him?