Part Thirty-Two.

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I felt flushed and hot all over; truly embarrassed with myself for heeding to David's letter and going to meet him. I couldn't believe that he would write a letter to me, only so I could see him kissing Daphne. That's too low, even for him.

From the first day I started attending GCH, my instincts have always made me feel negative vibes around David. But after he started talking and joking with me from the time of the project-grouping, I thought maybe he liked me. Now, after what I saw with Daphne, I'm more convinced than ever that he's a Casanova. The problem though, is that I can't bring myself to tell anyone. Who could I even tell and expect them not to judge me.

I can't tell Deborah or Dinma because they don't even care about what's happening between him and I, I don't think they even had an idea that I was crushing on him. I can't tell Hassan because he's close to David, and I also don't want my friendship with him to be tainted if he finds out how I felt for his friend. Apart from the three of them, I'm not so close to my other classmates so I can't talk to them about it either. I kept my mouth shut and nursed my poor heart silently.

When I arrived home after that day, I busied myself with house chores and my notes. I didn't want to let myself be idle for one minute, so I don't have to think about him and what he did. He tried talking to me at school after the incident, but I evaded all his advances. I strolled with my friends in school, when I wasn't with them, I was with Hassan or I escaped to the library. Bumping into David was an occurrence I made sure to avoid, and I meant it in every sense. I couldn't wait for Gold to come back from the village, so I can delete and block his number from her phone.

Mrs Ekehinde had instructed us to take our chairs and desks to the examination hall. The examination hall of GCH is a separate long bungalow, located just few metres away from the school gate. It's always locked to prevent student from vandalizing the structure and creating suspicions in the minds of the WASSCE examination board, it's only opened when the days of the examination draws near so SS3 students can get acquainted and settled in.

Today is one of those days. We have been lucky to get acquited from that prison of a classroom. The session resumed officially last week, so other students in junior classes have already returned to school and gradually, lectures are beginning as normal. The SS3 students who have already resumed, are currently moving through the hallways and corridors of the administration block, carrying either a seat or desk. Noises of chairs creating shrilling sounds against the tile floors filled the entire block, coupled with the whispering, calling of names and shouting out of orders by students. Mrs Ogbonna had earlier instructed us to make the transfer quietly, but secondary school kids are definitely not one to reckon with.

The noises continued as we made a beeline downstairs and towards the examination hall. The hall thankfully, has been swept and dusted thoroughly. All we had to do was settle in and continue with our lessons.
Asami helped me carry my desk, while Dinma helped bring my chair along with hers.

"Thanks babe." I smiled, grateful for her help.

"You're welcome." She returned one of her best smiles at me.
Asami Etim was one of the beautiful and most quiet girls in SS3A. She was endowed with an oblong face, small pair of eyes made of brown orbs, white set of teeth that would always bite down on those full lips of hers.
She was also very tall, dark in complexion and well endowed behind too. I became comfortable and friendly with her during the times I wanted so badly to avoid David. whenever my closest friends were nowhere to be found, I knew I had to get involved in new conversations and make new friends and I'm grateful she was available at that time.

According to the present arrangement, we will be staying together with SS3B students in the same hall, no demarcation this time. Sooner or later, we'll be rearranged to seat according to how our names began, alphabetically. I was torn on where to place my seat. I wanted to have my chair and desk placed close to the window, but four chairs have already occupied that position before the fifth row. Besides, if I decide to stay at the fifth row, I might not see the markerboard clearly.
I pulled my desk to the third row, in the fourth column where there's a space for one occupant.

After settling down myself, I walked out to the front of the hall so I could look at my other classmates as they struggle to bring in theirs. I saw David and Hassan carrying a desk, but as much as I wanted to look away, I couldn't bring myself to.
The tales about SS3 males in my school were really true. One of the stories I heard about David being one of the hottest boys in the school, that I chose to never believe when I was still new in the school, I'm actually seeing the truth in that.
Looking at the both of them right now, I couldn't understand how I've never seen how neat and well-dressed they appeared.

Another thing was that, I never thought I would see the two of them get along even though I had heard the stories of their close relationship with each other. Right now they seem and act like they never even had a misunderstanding, and that's males for you. Real males.

"Nne, won't you come and help us carry this desk. It's heavy naa." David whined loudly.

'Why is this one doing like this kwanu, we're not even talking.' My inner voice complained.

Hassan chuckled softly, "my friend carry this thing properly. You did not complain since, is now you will."

Thankful to Hassan for interrupting, I walked out. I didn't want to have anything to do with David and the fact that he's pretending that nothing happened, vexs me more. From now onwards, I'm paying attention to myself and my books, WAEC starts in less than two months and I have to be very prepared.

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For three weeks since school resumed I have done a good job keeping away from David. Hassan must have noticed the tension and gap between us and chose to make no comment about it. He's been really careful treading on any issue or topic concerning him, as if he could sense I do not want to be reminded of David. It seemed silly and immature of me to play hide-and-seek with him when we weren't even in a relationship to begin with, but I can't help it. I feel that if I have to save myself from pain and heartbreak then staying away from David's path is a good idea.

Nevertheless, it seemed like David had another plan in mind today.

While I was walking to the library so I could revise a short note I made up, I felt a stronger force that pulled me out of the path I was treading on. I let out a yelp which was quickly subdued by a large palm. I turned to face the person who pulled me into the narrow path that led to the school field.
He was none other than David.

'Wtf! I was already getting over him, what is he doing now.' My subconscious thoughts raced. If his plan is to have his way with me like he did with Daphne, then he should get ready for the worst. I wouldn't hesitate to slap his face and kick him where the sun doesn't shine, before I'll scream for help and run away.

"Hey relax, I'm not going to hurt you I swear." He raised his hands, letting go of my arms.

"What is the meaning of this then?" I asked, still wary of his actions.

"I just want to know why you've been avoiding me?" He asked.

I scoffed "Why would I do that?"

"Now you're answering my question with another question, meaning you're really guilty of my accusation. Tell me why, is it because of what you saw between Daph and I?" He looked really sincere at this point and I almost fell for it. But I was already making progress with him, I won't fall for his tricks again.

"Listen, whatever happened between you and her...is not my business, I don't want to know anyways so don't bother explaining." I made to leave but he held me back.

"I didn't mean to kiss her, believe me. I only wanted to talk to you that day, that was why I sent you that letter. I had no idea that she was in the computer class at that time and she kissed me all of a sudden, I was caught off guard."

"So...why are you explaining yourself, I told you that I don't want to know." I tried to act tough.

"I'm telling you because I don't want whatever that's happening between us right now to continue, I enjoyed our friendship back then and I don't think you should have a problem with me kissing Daphne, but I don't want you to continue to ignore me. I don't like that." He pleaded.

He's right though, I shouldn't have a problem if he kissed Daphne or anyone else for that matter, we're just friends. I should wave whatever he did aside. The problem is, I have a problem with him kissing Daphne, and it's because I have a crush on him.

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Woah woah! Hold it there before you guys kill me 😁.
I know I've withheld updates for very long, I apologize.

QOTD: If you were Nnenna, would you forgive David?
AOTD: I will try to get along with him, but I won't be able to forgive and forget completely. I mean, I have a crush on the guy.

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