Today had gone by surprisingly calm. I mean, no stupid drama, no rude student getting called out by teachers....no nothing and it was very disturbing because it was the last day of school for first term.

Or maybe I wasn't really paying attention to anything else today because something else was on my mind.

What disturbed me the most was the fact that Tony wasn't around. And today was the day that he needed to be around the most. Because it was the last day I'd probably see him. Ever.

God I hate to cry all over again.

I tried to call him but he wasn't picking any of his calls. At some point it started saying his phone was switched off.

"He isn't here either" Yimika said looking around the dinning hall.

I let out a shaky breath. He promised he'd be here with all of us. He promised that we'd spend the whole day together...before he left. Tomorrow.

"What if his flight ended up being today?" I asked. My palms all of a sudden got sweaty. Hell! If I knew he wasn't going to be around today...or that yesterday was the last time I'd see him in so many years, I would've held onto him so tight. I would've hugged and kissed him before he left school. I would've actually shared pizza with him.

"I don't know to be honest." she said. She turned to look at me, only to see my eyes watering again.

Without saying any word, she hugged me making me rest my head on her shoulders. She rocked me back and forth, patting my back. In the end, I cried. And then I stopped.

"See what Tony has done to you...ehn? My best friend is now crying because of boy! Chai! Wonders shall never end" she said. 

"If we count how many times you've cried over Daniel...we'd never leave here" I joked. She paused. She looked shocked, hurt and almost on the verge of tears.

why would I say that?!

Wrong move! Abort Mission!!

"I'm sorry! I swear I was only joking, I didn't mean it in that way." I said. She nodded, turning away

"Yimika you know I'd never do that on purpose. Especially to my padi ? I mean...we all know Daniel is blind." I said hugging her. The way things just change can make one scared. About a minute ago she's hugging me while I'm crying and now I'm hugging her while she's crying.

Just kill me.

"Okay okay! Its okay. Ah! Anyways....I'm seeing this guy. Thomas. He's a nice guy" She smiled. Almost blushing.

Holy father of Jesus!

"Ehn Ehn? So what did Thomas give you?
chocolate? What happened? Jist me" I said poking her playfully.  She swatted my hand away and laughed.

"We just started talking. He said hi. I said hello....and we started talking. Nothing big....nothing cliché. But he's a sweet guy"

"Sure. That's what they always say. In two months...you'd tell me that he's sour." I laughed.

But seriously? Where my Yimiel shippers at?

"No nau . He's not that bad. Let's go back oh. Before they blare the siren for lunch---"

Wheeeeeerrrrrhhhhhhhhhh

And they blared It!

Before anything could happen, everyone was already running into the dining hall. Yimika and I just shrugged and went to get out food. We sat down on our usual table before Daniel joined us.

"I haven't seen Tony" Daniel said.

I looked down.

"We know. We looked around" yimika said.
"So does it mean....he's gone?" Daniel said.
"Yes. It does." I said through gritted teeth.

Daniel opened his mouth to speak again but was cut off by someone shouting Yimika's name.

He walked over to Yimika and hugged her tightly "H-Hey Thomas" She giggled.

Oh wow. They're even hugging?

One look at Daniel's face and I almost fainted.

God! He was mad. That's even an understatement. He was FURIOUS!
he wasn't even glaring at Thomas, he was murdering him with his eyes.

"So....this is Yemisi. Yemisi this is Thomas"

"Hey" I muttered, trying hard to suppress my laughter.

Don't introduce him to Daniel!

Don't yimika.

"Daniel....this is Thomas"

And she did.

I watched as his grip tightened on his fork. He looked up and forced a smile "What's up?" He asked.

"Nothing much....what about you bro?" Thomas asked smiling. Totally clueless of the different murder scenes Daniel was planning in his head.

"I'm. Not. Your. Bro" Daniel said.

"Uh ? Daniel? What's wrong with you?" Yimika asked

Three.

Two.

One.

"What's wrong with me?! What's wrong with you! So...you're now bringing this...idiot to our table! do you even know who he is? Hell! what do you guys think this is? Your honey moon?! You know what? I'm done! I'm done trying to chase people who aren't even interested in me. Who wouldn't look my direction twice. I'm really done! Y'all can go bang each other for all I care." He yelled and then walked out.

Why didn't I get popcorn again?

To be honest....I don't want to seem like the girl who doesn't care about her best friends feeling, because I sure as hell do. But there are some circumstances where you just have to let things happen. And this was one of them.

They both needed to open their eyes. Honestly.
Everytime they'd be doing shakara. Its not even funny again.

"Uh....I-I should probably go after him." Yimika said awkwardly. I nodded at her and she left. Leaving Thomas and I staring at anything but ourselves. Well him staring at anything but me while I was staring hard at him, trying to drill a hole in his forehead with my eyes.

"So...Thomas...just so you know.  Within a span of Two weeks or even less. You'd be trying to mend your heart. Which she'd have broken into irreparable pieces and thrown in the dustbin. I am her best-friend and I already know that you won't make her happy. well as happy as she should. You don't have my blessings" I said.

"I don't need your blessings." He said angrily.

"Okay. But when my curses start manifesting in your life. Just say that Yemisi warned you" I said getting up.

*****

Dinner that night....was hell. Because my mind kept going back to Tony. if he was around then...he might as well be already in America.

"Are you okay?" Mum asked making  three pair of eyes look in my direction.

I wasn't okay at all. All I needed was to see Tony. I know I sound so clingy but I wouldn't be this paranoid if he hadn't left on short notice. I didn't even know where he was. Whether he had an accident or anything. Should I try calling him again? But I called him not too long ago....and he didn't reply.

What if something bad actually happened? Even if he was going to America...would his phone be switched off for that long? I mean he wouldn't b--

"YEMISI!" Yinka's yell brought me back to reality. I realized that I was drenched in sweat and everyone was looking at me in worry and confusion. My mother was even holding me and I didn't realize.

"W...Wh...What?" I stuttered.

"Something is bothering you....speak to us. Or speak to your sisters since they might relate to you more. Unless its so bad?" Dad spoke this time.

I nodded and got up. "I...I need air" I choked, running outside.

Yemisi breath in and out. You're over reacting. He'd call you tomorrow or... The day after...or even this night.

Just keep breathing okay?

Yes.

I've got this. Keep breathing...in out...in out.

****

Uncle Tony where are youuu? 😔😭💔

Also... the last chapter was meant to be posted on Sunday but for some reasons it wasn't publishing so I was just like...double update then. Or maybe triple. We never know.

Hehe

Also...what do you think of the ship name (Yimiel) I swear I'm bad at making those. But I think we need help over here. Another ship name for Daniel and Yimika.

Should I make their story?

I'm actually thinking about it. Let's hear what  two of them have to say and all. Let's get to know the real story.