CHAPTER FIFTEEN: TROUBLE IN LOVE
What? I am very confused now hearing what he said
It was as if I was drunk when he said that, particularly I didn't hear him well. I guess
"I am not sure if I heard correctly" I said not wanting to believe my ears
"I know of course, you won't believe" Daniel said looking at me
No wonder they called me here, they came to tease me
"I will just pretend not to hear that" I said not wanting to believe my ears again
This is kind of so confusing and very hard to believe
"Joan happened to meet me so I can teach her mathematics and then we came across you, you even walked away before I got to talk to you" he said sitting upright and looking at me
"What about the rumors? How do you expect me to believe you?" I asked looking at him and then looking at my brother awkwardly, like, why the hell is he laughing? Is it even funny?
"Rumors are annoying and irritating, I just chose to ignore it. The rumors came about when Joan and your cousin, Gabriella fought for me. It is so irritating to hear when I don't even like any of them." He said showing the expression on his face "so, I guess the rumor came about when Gabriella left for my hometown. Since then Joan comes meeting me but, as a gentleman, I got to not shoo her away" he said shrugging
I looked at him and wondered how much I missed. I am superbly sorry for both Joan and Gabriella that, Daniel doesn't have interest in them
I still can't believe my ears about what Daniel said. Is he trying to get back with me?
"Why are you telling me all this?" I asked not wanting to assume everything in my mind
Daniel then smiled as he looked at me, "I just don't want you believe those disgusting rumors, it would be displeasing to me if you did" he said
"Awwn…" here goes Francis
"Why are you here now?" I asked looking at him holding back my laughter
"Come on, you don't need to pursue when you two discussion have gotten to the best part" he said shrugging
I looked away and faced Daniel
"I am quite surprised that these words are coming from someone who refused to call or chat about your arrival" I said looking at him, not wanting to miss any expression from his face
"I am sorry that I didn't even try doing any of that and even not trying to visit. It skipped my mind to be sincere" he said sincerely not missing out the truth
"It skipped your mind?" I laughed, feeling hurt inwardly "I understand" I smiled looking at him
I don't even think we can date because I am not quite sure, our relationship will be strong since Daniel gives me weird vibes
"Can you gist us about how you spent your two years in China?" I asked skipping from the subject not wanting to be hurt again because I don't think I can take it anymore
"Nice you asked" he smiled, okay now, you glad that I skipped the topic. He is not even daring to talk about the skipping mind thing, is not like I care
"Yes, tell us about your experiences there" my annoying brother said, I don't think he cares about my feelings at all because if he does, he would have talked to Daniel about what he meant by that or did Daniel chat him up or call him
Let me ask before… "Sorry to ask but, Francis did you get a call from Daniel that he was returning to Nigeria?" I asked him looking at his expression
Francis hesitated before saying "Yes, but it is not what you think" he said looking at Daniel mostly
It seems that Daniel feelings for me were far gone, "Listen Daniel, it is okay that your feelings for me had far gone instead of giving me hope" I said sincerely this time because, I think that I don't longer love him like before
He just looked at me without spitting out any words from his mouth.
"Um… by the way, I got to meet my friends now. They will be wondering why I didn't come early" I said standing up already exhausted from staying with these two annoying brats
"We just spent twenty two minutes here, I don't think that is too long, Floral" Francis said looking at me like as if expecting to stay here and what? Receive more of these insults?
"Francis, let me be" I said and walking out almost immediately not wanting to wait and hear more
I went towards where my friends were waiting for me without any hesitation about going back to the canteen.
"Floral, you came just in time. The time keeper just rang the bell for lunch" Morayo said standing from the bench, along with Victoria
"Thank God for that" I said smiling as we walked to the dining hall
"What happened when you went talking to your brother?" Victoria said as if reading me or I guess she knew, because of the fake smile
"Daniel was there" I said to them, most especially answering Victoria's question
"What?!" they both asked and interjected at the same time
"What was he doing there? What was he doing there with your brother?" Victoria asked with any hesitation
"What did he say? Did he say anything mean?" Morayo asked turning her hands into fist as if trying to defend me
When I didn't say anything because of the questions thrown at me, "You know, I will deal with him for you" Morayo said cracking her fingers bones
"Morayo, you know it will lead to suspension if you fight, so be careful." Victoria said to Morayo before turning to face me "We can just talk to him that will make him not to talk to you ever again" she added
I smiled at this
"You can just answer the questions one by one" Victoria shrugged
"Floral, who is Daniel to you?" Joan asked from nowhere