Previously On Choices...
Was I not trustworthy enough?

First, Jaden.

Then, my dad.

And now, Daisy.

I wonder who's next?
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"Em....care for each other, be on each other's side to the end, love each other, trust each other".

I kept silent.

She still was completely clueless.

"What is trust to you?"
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"You can sleep back. I don't want to disturb you".

I stared at him like he had two heads.

I laughed out loud.
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I finally joined in and prayed too.

For everyone to be happy.

For me to be happy.

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CHAPTER PLAYLIST:
1. Best Friends In The World Album.
2. Lagos Vibes By Wizkid.

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We were back to the hostel after break since they had told us that we were to call our parents.

It was another reminder our time in this school was almost gone.

I sighed at that thought.

While we waited in our rooms for some of our classmates to finish, I caught familiar eyes staring at me like she was waiting for me to say something.

I did want to say something but I didn't know what to say.

She later paid more attention to her doughnuts, gala and coke.

"I'm bi". I whispered.

Nothing.

My fingers, all of a sudden, became very interesting to watch.

I felt the bed beside me push down.

"Look at me".

I still didn't move or flinch.

My head was finally dragged up to look in her light brown eyes that could swallow someone up with just one look.

Now I see what Jaden sees.

"I'm not ashamed of you either ways."

"How did you know?"

I sighed as I felt tears gather up in my eyes.

"Its fine. You don't need to tell me now. And I know you already know about the Bible so I won't quote it for you. We will get through this together I promise. I love you".

We hugged each other and I sobbed a little.

"I love you too".

"So you people want to drop me like trash shey?!!!"

We shrieked and looked to see the animal shouting like that.

I nodded my head in shame, wondering how I was friends with a baboon and chuckled.

Soon enough, we were all in a full blown laughter and we hugged together again.

It was always these tiny moments that mattered the most.

"Jordyn you're after me right?"

"Yeah let me go and call my dad before Miss Okoye starts vexing that we're delaying".

"Then you will come and explain to us why we didn't know you've bought your prom and graduation outfit and Jaden was with you".

I didn't even realize when I had said that.

I guess my mood was uplifted again.

I mean that's why she's been my bestfriend for so long.

She has a magical way of bringing a smile to my face and bringing out my talkative side.

I looked and it was so obvious that she was blushing.

I laughed at the beautiful sight.

She was almost pink because of how light she was.

"Awwwwww the new couple in town".

"Jaden and Jordyn sitting on the tree, F U C K I N G!!!"

"Jesus!! Tolani shut up! If Miss Magret should hear you ehn?!

Ah ah, such an exaggerator.

She ran away while we followed her and laughed at her.

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I had gone to make a call since those idiots decided to tease me all of a sudden.

I didn't even want to reminisce over those precious moments with him before my hostel mother starts to think I'm going mad.

I chuckle inwardly at that thought.

Soon enough, I was on a call with my dear father.

Note the sarcasm.

"Hi good evening, my husband is not available. What would you like me to tell him and who are you?"

I froze.

I'm pretty sure my father's voice doesn't sound soft, beautiful and caramel like.

Not that he sounds like a rascal or anything....

Wait...

Why am I defending him?

Because you love him deep down idiot, my subconscious mocked me.

Did I really just say that?

You know when a pot of water on the gas or electric cooker starts to rise and boil vigorously.

That was my blood and body at the moment.

I knew who it was already.

Fucking bitch.

Who gave her the right to claim him as her husband especially when they were not yet engaged, talk less of married?

Ahah?

Wahala o ti sun mi o!

"Where is he?"
I said in a very stoic voice.

"Excuse me lady who the hell are you?"

"GIVE. THE. PHONE. TO. MY. FATHER. NOW!"

By the time I was done, I was already seething.

Way to spoil my mood, woman.

There was utter silence and a ruffle of bed noises in the background.

Were they sleeping with each other?

Oh for goodness sake.

Not this.

Or maybe they were in a hotel.

Gross.

"I wonder what is so important that you are calling me at this time of the day. Speak up Ose".

"Oh so sorry for disturbing your honeymoon father but I am meant to be at home because I'm graduating next week. But I'm completely convinced that you chose to forget because you only think about Patricia. I also wonder why I can't call my dearest father to check up on him, oh I remember, he doesn't give a fuck.
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I stated angrily.

I knew I had struck a nerve.

"Ose".
He said in a voice that meant he was trying to control himself.

I know he hates when I cuss especially at him.

Then I heard a voice, "Calm down baby. She's just a little frustrated. Take it easy."

I scoffed bitterly.

How ironic.

I didn't care if this was the man I was always afraid of.

He never cared and he didn't even pretend to hide it.

How pathetic.

"Enjoy your wedding alone. I'm coming home today."

Silence.

Then a series of sighs.

Oh so I'm on speaker.

Perfect.

"I'll come get you by 5".

"I never said I wanted to see you".

Yeah and I never said I wasn't rude when the situation arose.

Hence, the reason for my nickname, silent killer.

"Ose".
His voice getting higher.

I cut the call before he could complete his statement or say anything at all.

I am more than tired of him.

I keep praying to God to not make him hate him.

I know there are parents out there worse than him and I'm thankful for everything.

The good, the bad, and the worst.

But I always look back and wish I never got this kind of trashbag to carry around.

Well at he doesn't rape you.

My subconscious tells me.

I sigh.

I walk out of the laundry corner to hand over the phone to Daisy.

"Take it easy girl, don't let him get to you."

I know she didn't hear me but she could see through me so easily.

I nodded and affirmed myself to expect the worst today.

It always works that way.

I wonder how it would have been if I had a mother.

Maybe she would have been the one to come and pick me and we would be gisting in the car on our way home and she would give some of my friends money and everyone would love her.

Sigh.

I wish.

I inform my house mother that my dad will be picking me up today personally and I leave to start packing.

I know its going to take awhile but I'll try my best to finish on time knowing the impatient father I have.

I wouldn't want him having my head on a plate or embarrassing me in front of students.

Trust me, he's capable.

Hours later....

I was almost done when Miss Okoye had sent for me.

"Yes Miss Okoye, you called me."

"Yes my dear Jordyn. Hope you people know you are still having Ankara Night".

"I don't understand. I thought Miss Magret cancelled it ahah".

She laughed.

"You all of people should know that it was just a threat. She, later, changed her mind. I'm even sure most of your classmates know by now. Its good you're going home. Don't go and give your father trouble ooo".

I laughed.

"Ah me no na. You know me very well Miss Okoye. But I will miss all of you so much."

"In fact ehn, I still can't believe you people are leaving. I will miss your set too, too much. All your troubles and everything. Ah noooo your set is one of the best ooo, if not the best, and you know I was very close to your set and your seniors. Now all of you are going. Hmmmm".

I smiled and hugged her.

"Don't worry Miss Okoye, I've not gone yet. And I'll make sure to still check up on you whenever I'm free. I promise".

"My dear, its alright. That's true have you finished packing?"

"Yes ma. I'm almost done. Let me just zip up."

"Alright, its 4:30 so take your load downstairs so that you will be ready for your dad. The bus is already around".

I nodded and left.

After getting a few help from some of my juniors that were already back from school, some of us left for the bus and seated comfortably since we were few.

Obviously those ones were juniors that didn't want to play because its not yet 6:00 pm. Why exactly would they be in the hostel by this time on a Friday?

Hmm, not my business sha.

By the time, we had taken the school bus back to school, most of my classmates were already leaving but some of us in the hostel were still around waiting for either our parents or guardians to come.

I didn't know if this would be our last time in the hostel because everytime, it was kind of a tradition for almost all the Year 12's to stay back after Ankara Night and Prom.

Most especially Prom.

So yh maybe, maybe not.

I spotted him immediately and he looked so handsome.

I didn't even realize that I had been looking at him for a long time until I heard whistles around and looked up to see that he was smirking at me.

He then winked.

Oluwa, did I faint before? No

But have I fainted now? YES

Why does he have to be a spec like that, jeez.

I looked away and turned around to see that Daisy, Tolani, Sola and Tobe were looking at me like they wanted to burst out in laughter.

You see the fools I have as friends.

Mtcheew.

One minute looking at them with irritation and the next, Jaden's shirt was off and he was fanning himself.

Well first of all, he did seem sweaty because they just finished a basketball match.

And second....

HOLY SMOKE!

His light almost white skin glistened even when there was no sun and his abs was to drool for.

It was obvious that his physique was glorious because damn!

Deadly mistake.

All eyes were on me.

Including him.

Did I just say that out loud?

"Yes you did, Ose".

I put my face down in full on embarrassment.

Could this day get any worse?

And that did it.

The bunch of goats next to me broke into huge fits of laughter.

I was a little irritated but I just kept quiet and said nothing while they were still laughing.

Other guys just chuckled and some continued their gist.

When they were done behaving foolish, they reached out to me but of course you know what stubbornness can do to a person.

"Oya guy na we are sorry".

That was Daisy.

Silence.

"Guy be serious na".

Sola.

"Guy its just a joke".

Tobe.

And lastly, Tolani.
"No vex for us na".

I walked away and went to sit at the edge of the court where the tuckshop normally sold its food.

It was a huge stand we painted when we were in Year 10 and that our Arts teacher built with some builders.

It had the school acronym on it and was painted in form of different colourful puzzles coming together to form the acronym.

It was so beautiful.

Then, of course.

It looks a bit old now.

"Am I that hot, you shouted hot smoke?"

I said Holy Smoke not hot smoke, cow.

I looked up at him and shifted away.

"You can't be snubbing me too".
I looked at the time and surprisingly, my dad wasn't here.

That was odd.

He was never ever late no matter the circumstances.

It was as if that was part of his DNA but of course, I have to be the direct opposite.

Sigh.

"Ose?"

I looked at him again.

"When are you going home?"

"Today."

"What time?"

"5:00".

"But its already 5:00".

Silence.

"Who's taking you?"

"Dad".

I was expecting more annoying questions but I heard nothing.

I finally looked at him again and saw that he was staring intently at me.

"I'm sorry if you're irritated".

Why was he apologizing?

"Because you look funny irritated and I prefer a happy you".

I blushed.

Yep that definitely did it.

God why was he soooo cute?

"Me too I wonder why ooo. You're so lucky to have me".

"I should just keep quiet at this point".

He laughed at that with his hand clutching his stomach.

It was a beautiful sight by the way.

"COUPLES OF THE YEAR OOO!!!! SEE THEM!!!"

I issed and glared at Kola and Nnamdi.

Spoiler alert.

He laughed again and came really close and put his hands on my shoulder but of course I didn't remove them.

I didn't want to.

I loved his presence near me.

He then whispered, "Anything to make you happy my Ose, anything".

I looked into his eyes to see nothing but pure truth and love.

Gosh.

I don't know if it was that or the way he said my Ose.

Like I belonged to him alone.

Like he would do anything just for me alone.

All me.

All mine.

He finally hugged me.

I sighed in content.

I was a hugger but his hugs were out of this world.

And I accepted it whole heartedly.

God, pls let all this be worth it in the end.

"Jordyn, your dad is here".

I smiled at Jaden and let go of him.

I walked to see if my dad was really here and he was full and real in the flesh.

"Ose how are you, you ready?"

"Good evening sir. Yes I am, my load is there".

"Good. What of Jaden, where is he?"

"He is there."

"Tell him to come. Let me drop him".

"Ok sir."

"How are those your friends?"

"The ones behind me?"

"Oh yes them.  How are you dear?"

They shouted, "Fine thank you sir".

"That's good, Daisy is it? Please come".

This is sooo weird. Why is my father being normal today ahah?

He never even used to remember Daisy, talk less of recognise her.

She walked up to us and she looked quite scared but he just hugged her.

Oh somebody just pinch me and tell me this is a dream.

"Take this and share among your friends including the boys. Please greet your father for me, ok?"

If I was shocked, then trust me Daisy was shockeder.

Yes, I said it. That's how serious this was.

Greet your father for me?

Wawu.

But she could only nod and stare.

The amount of money was quite huge but Daisy was able to share it with everyone, making them each have 3,000.

We finally hugged each other, said our goodbyes and Jaden, my dad and I left.

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We were on our way to drop Jaden first but there was a little traffic which led to my dad discussing with Jaden.

Leaving me out as usual.

Why am I shocked?

"Ose?"
I looked at my father.

"Yes sir".

"Are you sleeping?"

I looked at him weirdly before I nodding my head as a no.

We, unfortunately, got stuck in a traffic which lasted for at least 30 minutes.

Typical Marina Road.

I heard my dad receiving a call but I didn't pay much attention until he was done.

"Jaden, you'd be staying with us for the weekend".

I looked at Jaden to see he was already staring at me surprised too.

"Sir, was that my dad you were talking to?"

"Oh yes it was. Something came up and he was very busy to pick you so he asked if I was ok with it? I hope you're alright with it. Remember......."

He sighed again before he continued.

"I'm here if any help is needed, ok?"

Everywhere was quiet before Jaden finally responded.

"Yes sir. No problem sir. Thank you sir."

My father nodded back at him and on that instance, the traffic dissipated and we were back on the move.

In all that just happened, I didn't even know whether it was the fact that my father just reached out to someone or the fact that something suspicious was going on at Jaden's home that his father didn't want to involve Jaden in that made me freeze in thought.

And I thought everything was getting back to normal.

AUTHOR'S NOTE:
UH OH!!!! WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING IN THE JOHN'S FAMILY?!!! WHO'S READY TO FIND OUT😶🥲 WHO'S SUSPECTING MR. WILLIAMS??? HMM JORDYN AND JADEN IS THIS THING REAL AND MOST OF ALL, WILL IT LAST LONG?

Omg the reason I hadn't dropped this was because I was too lazy to dedicate the chapter can you imagine?😪💀 Anyhow, I had to make sure this dropped because five days ago, I became legal, I'm so happy I bless God for all he has done and is doing for me.🥺❤❤💃 And of course, I promised you guys consistency so little by little I will keep it. How are you guys? Hope you're doing good and staying safe. I miss you guys so much. Love you and don't forget to vote and plssss comment!

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