"Veronica" Ebube stopped me as I walked to the canteen with Adaora. Ebube haven't stopped disturbing me.

"Yes,what is it?"I snapped at him. He only nodded in acknowledge Adaora who was by my side.

"Why are you treating me like this?" He asked as he caressed his forehead with his palm.

"How am I treating you?, No tell me, I'm the one being treated badly here,you disturb me and call my name like you gave it to me,back off Ebube,you make me sick" I told him bluntly and I could see the hurt on his face and I felt a little bad....a little

"Okay" He muttered and walked away.

"Veronica that was harsh" Adaora  said once we walked into the canteen

"I know but he caused it "I replied

"You shouldn't treat people like that"

I laughed though it had no humor

"You should have known me by now,am not nice at all"

"Whatever" she huffed.

I couldn't tell if I only imagined it but as we walked into the canteen,Amanda threw a smile at Adaora and Adaora returned the gesture.

"Did Amanda just smile at you?" I asked Adaora and she shook her head and seemed more interested in adjusting her skirt.
I looked at  her more closely and sighed,I trust her, she's my best friend after all.

We both ate our spaghetti in silence and few minutes later, she cleared her throat
"I think I'll have to use the restroom" She tried excusing herself

"I thought you hated the school restroom very much"

"Well am really pressed now,I have no choice". She stood up and walked away. I didn't see Adaora till break time was over.

I went back to class and few minutes later, Adaora walked in,she scented really good but I knew that wasn't the perfume she used.

"You didn't come back to the canteen?"I asked her.

"Yeah,I used the restroom and went to the libary"

"That's good" I affirmed and brought out some snacks.

"Here"I stretched it to her but instead of collecting it,she only beamed.

"Thank you but am trying to watch my weight"

"Oh.. that's good but you look good to me"

"Yeah but I want to look better,I need a nice body too"She told me and I smiled instead. Adaora was sensitive about issues concerning her body.

The class rep came to our class and started sharing the test results,in my school,the tests results were complied like a report sheet. The class rep, Peter,a short boy that sat at the front came towards us.

"Veronica you did well but you know you can't surpass me, I'm surprised that orobo (a term for fat people) here scored well"

Peter had always being my biggest competitor,the guy was brainy like mad and he always came first, followed closely by me.

The day I came first,Peter really cried like a baby and I was aiming at making sure he cried again.
For Adaora,she was an average student but she really tries  her best.

"Peter you will be surprised this term and try to have sense too, Adaora is a beautiful girl that is thick and not fat,if your shortness is affecting your senses then try to buy high heels" I said and he smirked.

"I'm scared Veronica, I'm scared of you beating me,you know the other time you only got lucky and for your fat friend here,it's not my fault that get fatness blocked her brain" he said again and this time I was really provoked.

"I'll make sure you cry again this time Peter...." I tried to finish my sentence but Amanda came from nowhere and touched him on the shoulder.

"You don't go around insulting people Peter because of their weight,it's not like you are tall,you only escaped being a dwarf" Amanda said and Peter only scowled at her before leaving,I couldn't believe it,Amanda actually stood up for someone.

"Thank you Amanda"Adaora said beaming.

"No problem dear"She grinned and walked to her seat.

"I guess Amanda is beginning to like me"Adaora almost whispered.

"I think so"I replied but something seemed fishy.

"Hey Adaora" I heard a familiar voice and of course it was Ebube,he was smiling as he spoke to my friend,I could see the excitement as Adaora spoke to him. I was used to the fact that he always disturbed me and I knew I hurt him a lot for him to ignore me. What was he even doing in this class.

"Uhm, Veronica, Mrs Nancy wants to see you"Ebube said and turned away Immediately. If Mrs Nancy aka wicked witch of the west wanted to see you then it spelt trouble,she was our mathematics teacher with loads of problem.

I arranged my books into my locker and ran to the door, paused and threw my last glance at Ebube but he was staring back at me.

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Yeah I know😔
You are wondering,what excuse does this girl have today.
She'll probably apologise and do it again 😭
Am really sorry. Last year was hectic for me but thank God I was able to survive it and then this year am already in school. I'll try my best to update whenever am free. Thank you for forgiving me.🌹
This is my birthday gift to you guys
Yesterday was my birthday tho