ʀɪʜᴀɴɴᴀ ᴇʟᴏᴡʏɴɴᴇ ᴏᴛᴇᴅᴏʟᴀ

"I've cried the pain out and all that's left is ANGER"

Ahhhhh....

Stomach aches are killers!

I tried to think of what I ate the previous night to warrant such disastrous pain. Maybe I had eaten something poisoned by mistake?

Then you would be dead by now..

I couldn't even concentrate on what the boring government teacher was spewing. To be very honest, it sounded like Japanese in my ears.

"You alright?" Empress whispered in my ear. Justice wasn't here as she was in the science department. So she was probably in the biology lab having biology.

"Yeah" I groaned. She raised an eyebrow but said nothing. Knowing me for years, she knew better than to press when I wa s like that.

"Oh Jesus.." I whispered as another shot of pain attacked my stomach.

"Rihanna don't you need to see a doctor? Probably Mrs Urji-Ugo? You look pained" she whispered again. I glared at her, looking for someone to transfer aggression to.

"Fuck it! I said I'm fine!" I shot back. The worried look didn't leave her face but she said nothing and watched me from the corner of her eyes.

"OTEDOLA repeat what I just said" Mr Francis's baritone voice snapped. I bit my lip in pain and started panicking. Luckily Empress slid a piece of paper to my like of sight and I quickly caught it.

"You were talking about the countries in OPEC sir" I quickly said. He eyed me disdainfully and continued with his teaching. Despite my pain, I rolled my eyes and hissed.

Then I placed my head on the table and slept off.

*********

"Hey baby"

I turned back to see Zayne standing behind me with no shirt on and joggers. His dark hair was wet and he was grinning at me. My eyes travelled to ogle his marvellous body that was super tempting.

"Zayne? Where have you been?"

"Wanting to swim with you. Are you coming?" He asked and cocked his head. I bit my lower lip and slowly shook my head.

"I don't know..." I replied softly. He raised an eyebrow but said nothing.

"What do I do to convince you?" He whispered in a sexy way. My eyes immediately flew to his lips.

"I-I don't know" I stammered slightly.

"How about I kiss you?"

That suggestion made my knees buckle with delight. Finally I would know how it feels to be kissed by those sensual lips. I raised my head to his with longing.....

"Lips!"

I blinked with speed as I tried to get that image out of my head.

When did this start?

I swallowed my saliva and saw that the whole class was empty. Perhaps it was break period or sports. I stood up and walked down the corridor to the field.

Until a pair of muscular arms wrapped around my waist.

"Huh?" I gasped. The rich scent of perfume filled the air and enveloped me.

"Rihanna.."

God, whoever created this voice and accent certainly wants me to sin.

"Za-Zayne?" I stammered slightly. You see, ever since the swimming pool incident, I might have stayed away from him too much. I was shy and felt so seriously embarrassed that I couldn't face him since then.

Well, till now.

"Didn't you check yourself before coming to school today?" He asked, his voice more hoarse than usual.

"What? I don't understand" I replied with confusion.

"What I mean is that, you are stained"

Lorddddd Jesus.

The heat that crept up my cheeks was enough to boil hot water and remain. Imagine a guy - a very good looking one at that, telling you this. Oh man, perhaps that was what was plaguing me earlier in class.

Cramps.

Oh Father, make me disappear from the earth.

I hid my face with my palms and blushed with embarrassment.

"Why are you hiding your face? It's normal, its nature" he murmured. Then he led me to an empty class and came to stand before me. I searched his face for any hint of disgust or embarrassment but I saw none.

His face was blank.

"Do you have what you need?" He asked. There was no expression on his face and it seemed the Zayne of the past few weeks was gone, replaced by the Zayne I've always known.

Indifferent. Distant. Cold.

"Uh...my blazer is home. I don't really have..uh...my sanitary stuff with me" I said in a small voice. I've never felt so ashamed like this.

He sighed.

Then he removed his hoodie. Everyone knew Zayne's hoodie. It was customized and had his name clearly written on the back. It was also known that he gave no one that hoodie, not even Amir or Dayo.

He stretched it out to me.

I looked at the hoodie and then him.

"Have it" he said dryly.

I frowned heavily.

"Why was he giving me?

"It's long enough to cover the stain. Have it!" He spoke again, this time his voice harsher. I took it with trembling hands and wore it. He was right, it was long enough to cover the stain...that's if I don't bend over though.

"Thank you" I half whispered as I stared at my nails. The dream I had earlier flashed through my mind and I found myself raising my gaze to ogle his lips.

Rihanna not now...not this.

A junior student rushed in with a nylon package. He handed it over to Zayne with fear and trembling who just nodded at him to go. Immediately the small boy saw the signal, he dashed off like a flash of lightning.

I stared at the package with curiosity.

"Here, I got this for you." He said  and stretched out the package to me. I took it and opened it to see it's content.

Omooo...

Sanitary pads.

Five of them.

Towels, hand wash soap and other toiletries. I didn't know whether to feel more embarrassed or grateful. Surely I must be grateful, the pads were a must for me now.

"Uh ....thanks. When did you order this?" I asked curiously.

"Can't you just accept the gift and not ask me questions?" He snapped harshly. I blinked at him, wondering what I've done to warrant such attitude. Something was off with him but I didn't know.

"I'm sorry. Thank you for this, it is appreciated" I explained and smiled a bit. I expected him to smile back but instead he just scoffed and walked out.

I didn't know why it did but...

His snub hurt a lot.

More than I had imagined.

Haew🤧 can someone tell me what's supping with Zayne? Cause this is not him et ol🤧

Oh..and Rihanna's situation 😂 it looks funny but it isn't ngl. A lot of girls have been ridiculed for this and it's not cool. If you see your fellow girl or even if you are a guy and you see such, don't make fun of her. It's not her fault as it is nature taking its course. Surprise menstruation is not a disease, its nature. Help her if you can, if you cannot, get help.

Please let me know what you think in the comment section 🥺

Oh and wives of Zayne😂 make Una ask your husband why he dey in a bad mood oo. Because his girlfriend is not liking it. 😂😂😂