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          •°ANITA's POV°•

Anita, you need to snap out of this in the count of 1...2...3...Go!

I placed my hands on his chest and pushed myself far away from him.

"Don't come close to me!" I reprimanded. "And...Nice try but I didn't fall for it. Many guys have told me they like me and I didn't even fall for them. So you won't be different".

"Wow! You are really hard to get! That makes me like you more"

I rolled my eyes, folded my arms over my chest and pursed my lips.

"I admit I just made a wrong move. I shouldn't have told you about my feeling. Forget this moment ever happened".

I nodded.

"Anyhow, I will try to stop your classmate from calling you...My wife!" He laughed a little. "That sounded weird! I will still try and stop it though!"

"What about those eyes of yours? Will you stop staring at me?"

"If you can stop looking beautiful, I will try!" he grinned.

"Mtchew!" I rolled my eyes. "Besides you are twenty-two years old. How are you even qualified to teach us?"

"Well..." he moved to his seat, sat on it and steepled his fingers on the desk. "I might look handsome and all but I am a nerd! I wrote my WAEC and aced it when I was fifteen years".

"Really? What did you get?"

"I am proud to tell you that I got eight A's. I got B in Yoruba!"

"Wow! I mean...Like seriously, Wow!" I gushed.

"I wrote my jamb that year and scored 300" he smiled. "But no university admitted me. I got admitted the next year when I was sixteen. That's why I graduated early"

"Wow!" I clapped my hands. "I am really impressed!"

"I am still going to continue my studies abroad!"

"What course?"

"Medicine! I want to be a neurosurgeon!" a radiant smile shone on his face. "That's my big dream!"

I pouted, "I must admit, I am so impressed! Keep up the good work!"

"Thank you, ma'am!"

"But..but...I want to get eight A's too!" I cried out and looked heavenwards.

"I can help you!"

"For real?"

"Yes!"

"For real real?"

"Yea!"

"For real real real?"

"Ah! What are teachers for?"

I giggled, "There are different types of teachers ooo!"

"I want to help! What do you want to be in future?"

"A nurse!"

"Cool! You have my support!" he nodded. "But I hope you won't be slapping your patients to the extent they see rainbows?"

"Mtchew! What kind of talk be that na?"

He threw his head back and let out a hearty laughter. I stood, glaring at him.

When there was silence, I asked, "Are you done laughing?"

"Hmm..No! Wait!" he chuckled. "Yes! You're so cute when you frown!"

"Haha!" I muttered, sarcasm soaked my voice. "How are you going to teach me?"

"We could have class online! Like via whatsapp!"

"Oh, that sounds..."

He cut in, "So you will have to give me your number!" He wiggled his brows and  smiled expectantly.

"Oh! I see your trick! Nice plan but no!"

"For studies only! I promise! I truly want to help you but I also like...I mean...Forget what I just said".

"Forgotten!" I nodded. His expression turned to one of hurt but he pushed it aside and replaced it with a smile.

"We'll make the class for lessons only. I can help you with Chemistry, Physics..."

"Further maths!" I chimed in. "Sometimes I ask myself, why do we really have to further our maths? I mean, we can just learn normal maths na!"

He chuckled, "Don't you like math?"

"I love it! English is the subject I don't like!"

"I love both!" he pushed like an excited kid.

"Nerd!"

"Hey, don't call me that!" he said, feigning anger.

"Hehe! Sorry but I won't!" I taunted. "Hm...Give me your phone. I will type my number. There is some Chemistry topics I don't understand. I need help now. We will soon be having our mid-term test!"

"Okay!" he thrust his hand in hus pocket and pulled his phone out. "Here you go!"

I typed it in and left. Hours later, it was lunch time. I had begged the timekeeper to give me the chance to ring the bell. I rung it with all my energy. Students rushed out of their class and a satisfied smile graced my face.

"Ah! You tried oo!" Emmanuel, the school timekeeper commented. He took the bell and walked into the class.

I sighed. I was really hungry but I didn't have much money. I had used my savings and allowance to buy a textbook. I went to my bag and searched with a hope that I might see any naira note. I found a fifty naira note and smiled.

"I can manage this!" I whispered and left the class. I got to the school snack bar and joined the long queue.

Okay! It's not a queue! It's more like a fight! Everyone is bumping each other just to get the shopkeeper's attention. Nigerians, when will you understand the meaning of queue?

Me, being a typical Naija babe, I pushed myself to the front.

"Hey, I came here before you!" someone yelled.

"Forget that one!" I hissed. I smiled when I noticed the people the shopkeeper was attending to. "Brother-in-law! How far na?"

Freddy turned to me and smiled. "Hey!" he beamed.

"What am I missing?" I glanced at Naomi's hands. She held a drink and two sausage rolls.

"Anita! How are you doing?" she greeted.

"I'm hungry oo!" I replied and turned to Freddy. "Are you the one that bought that?" I pointed at Naomi's hands.

"Yea! I bought them for my Cupcake!"

Awwn! Where did I ever go wrong in life? Oh Lord, please bless me with a correct boyfriend oo! I don't think all boys are scam! In fact, I like hanging out with them. The only problem here is that it's not all boys that are reasonable. There are also unreasonable girls oo! It's just that some boys play with girl's feelings. I don't want to be a victim. One of my best friend is pregnant now. I feel so sorry for her. The boy she loves with all her heart denied her. He refused to accept the child. Trust me, if Freddy breaks my sister's heart, I will just kill him. I have already threatened him. I did it the very first moment we were alone in a classroom. He knows that I plan of beheading him if my sister ever cries because of him.

"Oya!" I extended my palm. "Where is my share?"

"Anita! Don't do that!" Naomi said.

"What? Are you the only one that should enjoy?" I eyed her. "Mtchew! Freddy, you know you need to pay for me allowing you to date my sister. You can start paying her bride price now!"

"Eh!" Naomi's eyes bulged.

"What is it? Ah ahn! Shouldn't he pay?"

"Bride price? Anita! Ah! Na wa for you oo! Are you selling me to him?" she snapped.

"No! But at least he needs to pay me for supporting your relationship!" I teased. My stomach growled but no one noticed.

I am so hungry. I didn't eat this morning!

"Cupcake, she is right! I need to take care of my girlfriend's sister!" he winked at me and I gave him a thumbs up.

"Ehen! Now you are talking! Good boy!" I exclaimed.

"Don't you need the money for something else? Don't worry! I will give Anita this" Naomi stretched her snacks to me.

"Thank you!" I said and collected it.

I know Naomi won't be impressed by what I just did but I am so hungry!

"But don't you have your own allowance?" Naomi cocked a brow.

I shrugged and opened the drink. I dipped it and smiled at the chilly sensation.

"Freddy, Naomi's birthday is coming soon. Any plans?" I tilted my head to his side.

"No! I didn't even know about that!" he replied and sent a questioning look at Naomi.

"Oh, yeah! My birthday is coming soon. Almost forgot! It's all those debate preparation that made me forget!" Naomi rambled. "Anyways, none of you should forget oo! Please! Get me a nice gift!"

"See how she is smiling!" I teased.

"What would you like me to get for you?" Freddy asked and bumped his shoulder with hers playfully. Naomi blushed.

Man, I noticed her blush. If she dares to deny it eh, I will ...Should I slap or punch?

"Anything would be okay!" she giggled.

"Anything?" I asked.

"Yes!" she nodded and simpered.

"Freddy!" I exclaimed and slapped his arm. We had left the snack bar and we were walking towards the stairs that led to our classes. "I think I know what she wants. Pants and bra! I know her size!"

"Jesus!" Naomi exclaimed. "Na wa oo!"

"What? You said anything na?"

"Chai! What kind of sister do I have?"

Freddy burst laughing. He held his stomach as he laughed.

"Why are you laughing? Stop laughing at me jor!" Naomi whined and pinched his cheek.

"Ouch!"

She chuckled and stuck her tongue out.

"I am going! Let me leave you, lovebirds alone!"

"Who are you calling lovebirds?" Naomi snapped.

"Mtchew! Ask google oo!" I taunted and left. I turned to glance at them.

The best couple I have ever seen! But ...

I paused and narrowed my eyes at Freddy who was oblivious of my glare.

But I think Freddy likes Naomi! I even think Naomi likes him. You know what, they both like each other. I wonder how things would end between them. I hope they start a real relationship that doesn't have to be centered on a bet or an idea to create a love story!

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Later that night, Mr Steven had sent a message to me through whatsapp! I quickly gathered all my books and wrote down the topics I didn't understand.

Since he agreed to teach me, I will just make good use of this opportunity! He is just our substitute teacher. He can leave anytime!

I read his message, "Hey, princess!"

I frowned and typed.

Me: Who is your princess?😡

Mr.S: You! 😊

Me: Good evening, MR STEVEN, MY TEACHER! 😒🙄

Mr. S: You don't have to call me Mr Steven. You can call me by my name, Steven.

Me: Don't worry! I will still call you Mr Steven. It would make you aware that you are a teacher. We just have a student-teacher relationship.

Mr. S: 😣😣 Do you have to be so uptight?

Me: Yes!

Mr. S: How about you call me Mr Squarepants?

Me: Why? 🤨

Mr. S: I would prefer that! Calling Mr Steven makes me seem old!

Me: But you are old 😈

Mr. S: 😪 I am not old, missy!

Me: 😂😂 Whatever you say, Mr Squarepants!

Mr. S: 😏 That's much better!

Me: SpongeBob is going to hunt your dreams! You stole his name!

Mr. S: I didn't! He gave it to me! You know that Sponge Bob is my friend, right?

Me: That explains a lot. 🤔Show me your friend and I will tell you who you are!

Mr. S: What are you trying to say? 🧐

Me: 😆😆 It is hidden in that proverb!

Mr. S: 😒

Me: SpongeBob would never give you his name!

Mr. S: Ask him yourself! He will tell you! 😂

Me: Wait! Let me ask him 🏃🏾‍♀

Mr. S: What did he say?

Me:  I don't know why but he gave me this🗡. I think he wants me to use it on you 😈

Mr. S: 😶 You want me dead?

Me: No oo! Ah ahn! Can't someone play with you? He just told me to stab you! Nothing much! 🤷

Mr. S: Na wa oo! Are you a fan of horror movies!

Me: Yes! 😊😊 I get all my devious ideas from them. If you want to live long, don't mess with me! 😏☠️

Mr. S: Okay, ma'am! 😂😂

Me: 🖊I am ready for the lesson. Are you?

Mr. S: I was born ready!

Me: Are you sure? 🧐

Mr. S: Yea!

Me: Let me just inform you that I have a lot of questions to ask. I hope you won't die of stress!

Mr. S: Don't underestimate me, Princess! I am a first class student! 😏😎

Me: Okay na! First question is from Organic Chemistry!

Okay! It's time! I must understand everything I learn! There is no time to waste! But...

I sighed.

Just to go to university someone has to write waec, jamb, post utme and some even write neco! Na wa oo! Just for university! Trust me, It would pain to write all this and not get admission! Ah! I must pass oh!

    ~~~Author's note~~~

Hey guys, what do you think of this chapter? Did you enjoy it?

What do you think of the conversation Anita had with Mr Steven? Did you laugh in any of them?

Naomi would be celebrating her birthday soon! Are you excited? Can you guess what might happen?

Thank for reading! Love ya all 💕💕

Stay awesome___😎,
Your 9ja Babe!!!