Dedicated to Dhreem

Sophie

It was obvious we weren't having classes today. The principal requested all the teachers for a meeting and after that, an assembly was held. I was sitted in the middle, Nessa by my left and Sophie by my right.

Rita was sitting behind me, whimpering , some girls from our set next to her. I could see Nathan and Caleb, sitting two rows behind us. I glanced at the wall clock on the wall, and the time was 11:10.

The loud applauds from SLA students interrupted my thoughts and made me look to the podium where the principal was.

He cleared his throat before speaking, " Good morning my dear students. It was early this morning when I heard the unpleasant news of Regina's death . We invited her parents to talk to us on what happened to her. Please, put your hands together for Mr and Mrs Oluyeye." He said and it was followed a round of applause.

A woman who looked like she was in her late forties stood on the podium, with a man who looked younger than her, beside her.

Something was off about her cause she didn't look sorry that she lost her daughter.

"Please, where did they find this woman? She even used make-up. Isn't she meant to be sad that she lost her daughter. Am I missing something?" Vanessa blurted out. Trust her to not have filter.

Lily said nothing, paying full attention to the woman on the podium.

"I lost my daughter this morning. Her body was found in front of the house gate. Her cloths were ripped and she had blood stains everywhere. I don't know what happened but --." She was cut off by the loud voice of Rita.

"You don't know what happened? What nollywood movie are you guys acting here? With all due respect madam, it is obvious you don't feel bad about the death of your daughter." She shouted.

The hall was quiet and Mrs Oluyeye, kept her head down in shame.

A look of confusion was on everyone's face. Even mine, as I didn't know what was happening.

"You can't talk bah? Aren't you and your husband ashamed of yourselves? You killed your own daughter! You think Regina, may her soul rest in peace, didn't tell me about what you guys do to her?! You are a disgrace to all fathers. Sleeping with your own daughter! How disgusting!"

Everyone had a look of surprise on their faces and Mr Oluyeye bowed his head down in embarrassment.

Sleeping with your own daughter! Oh my.........

And Rita wasn't done. "And you, Prostituting your own daughter! Making her do things you can't even do just for money. How shameless are you! And now you are here, saying rubbish when you know you started prostituting your own daughter when she was 10. You both disgust me!" She said and stormed out of the hall.

The hall was silent. The couple on the podium looked ashamed and embarrassed.

"And I knew it! She couldn't just die like that! Giving your own daughter to men at the age of 10! Messed up!!" The voice of Sophie said with disgust laced in her words.

The air was choking me. I couldn't breath well so i went outside for fresh air.

The garden in this school was beautiful. Different flowers lined up, leaving me in awe.

"They're pretty right?" A familiar voice said interrupting my thoughts.

Nathan. He even makes uniform look beautiful. Better hold ya self o. No fall o.

"Yeah. I need fresh air. What are you doing her? Your girlfriend just died." I knew they didn't date but I felt like saying it.

He gave me a small smile." She isn't my girlfriend. I love only one person"

"Who?" I asked, deep down hoping he would say my name

"Her name's Kate . We grow up together but she moved away and I lost contact with her. She's the only girl I love." He laughed before continuing." I used to call her KateyKat. She never liked the name and I never stopped calling her that. I miss her."

I swallowed my saliva as I felt tears threatening to drop.

The only girl I love.

I miss her

I knew it! God I'm so stupid.

"Erm...Are you fine?" The voice of Nathan said, making me come back to reality.

"Yeah. I'm fine. I need to go. See you later!" And i ran. I ran until i couldnt run again.

I rested my back on a wall and slid down till I was sitted on the floor

Stupid me!

***

I didnt leave that position. Thankfully, no one comes to that side of the school. I didn't cry, I just needed fresh air.

And to think I was starting to like him. What a joke!

I dusted my skirt and got up from the concrete floor. The gurgling of my stomach reminded me how hungry I was.

"You should take this! Your tummy made a loud noise." I looked up to see the Brown eyes of Caleb. In his hand was a disposable plate and on top of the plate was a container.

The strong part of me would not have accepted but abeg, I am hungry. I opened the plate and saw Jollof rice and fried rice with Turkey. The container that was on top of it contained salad.

"Thank you! And how did you find me? What are you even doing here?" I brought out the spoon, ready to dig in

"Well, I saw you run off and realized my friend must have messed up."

"So you left Lily. Well that's new." I said with a smirk

"Shut up jo!" He pouted and I laughed.

"It's obvious you like my friend. But, don't rush things with her. Relationships are better when they are taken slowly."

"Pele. Love counsellor. You talk asif you have been in a relationship before." He said, chuckling.

"Are you mad? How do you know I have dated before?"

"It's obvious. Judging from the way you are around Nathan. So shy."

"See who is talking. You that when Lily is around, your whole knowledge has left your head. That's when you know how to speak gibberish." I said teasingly.

"Who sent me here? I hate you. You and Nathan the same thing." He said and we both laughed. Then everywhere was silent

The silence wasnt for long as he brought up another topic and that's how I spent my day laughing.

Lily is one lucky girl!

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Im really feeling this chapter. But the next one is gonna be amazeballs!!!

So, Nathan broke our baby's heart 😪 boys are scrum unless they have money sha😅

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