At dinner
"Mom remember that your friend we met at the park?"
"Yes"
"Why don't you invite them over it's been long"Eli said
"Yeah you're right" Bertha said and called Roland,
The next day Roland came with Sandra
"How about your daughter?" Mike asked
"She's with her grandma" Sandra said
Eli was glad she didn't come, it was perfect for his plan both parents have no idea they went to the same school because Eli and Ella never talked about it
After dinner, they were having a talk when Eli walked in with scary stories about all boys and girls school
"That's why I have chosen a mixed high school for you Eli" Mike said
"Your daughter has completed right" Bertha asked
"Yes" Sandra replied
"Ok have you decided which high school she will attend?" Bertha asked
"Not yet" Roland asked
"Then why don't they attend the same school, that school is very good and they're very discipline" Mike said
"Thank you dad" Eli said in his mind but there was doubt on Ella's parents face
"Thank you dad and I am happy about the school and all the good qualities about the school, it's not expensive and fits all budgets" Eli specifically said
"And sir Roland I promise to take care of her if we attend the same school you can be rest assured" Eli added
It was getting late and they left
The next day
"I looked into the school they suggested and it's very affordable and people say good things about it" Sandra said
"I was worried about leaving her to stay alone in that boarding house but I think I will be less worried if there's someone to keep an eye on her, she's our only daughter and I don't want anything happening to her" Roland said and Sandra hugged her
When Ella returned from her grandma place they told them their decision and she didn't disagree, she was a good daughter she knows her parents want the best for her
Roland called Bertha to inform them of their decision and Eli was happy
It was time for their high school journey and they met at the campus
Ella was told of her fathers friend son, that was the only part she wasn't happy about but when she saw it was Eli she was very happy
"Take care of yourself ok" Roland said
"Honey do not engage too much in rigorous activities ok"
"Yes mom" Ella said
"You seem happier than when we left home?" Roland asked
"Yes I am happy Eli is here with me at least I wouldn't have to fit in to get new friends. I already have a friend who likes me" Ella said and her parents were glad
"Young boy you have a big responsibility, you have to take care of yourself and the young lady you promised to and you must keep your promise" Mike said
And they left to their respective rooms
Although they chose different programs, Eli would always go and wait for her and escort her to her class before going to his and does same when during the breaks and closing time, they studied together and they did everything together
They had a quiz.
"How was your quiz?" Eli asked
"Awesome. I got 90, even though it's not all good but I am happy with it" Ella said with smile on her face
"Good news for you" Eli said
"What's wrong? Show me your test" Ella asked
He showed it to her
"40? It's ok you can make up for it" she said
Eli noticed she was now hard on him when they are studying together, she was so strict
"Can we take a break" Eli asked
"Have you finished understanding the topic" she asked
"It's left with a little" he said
"Then no"
"But why you seem strict on me recently"
"You had 40 in your previous quiz you're not going to get that again. I am going to do everything in my ability to help you get 90 and above, I know you're a good student and I don't want to see that sad face when looking at your results… so honey sit down and learn" she said with all seriousness and focused on her studies too, Eli smiled and spoke softly hard to hear
"Darn I love this girl like crazy" he whispered