We are getting there .
Thanks to you all ����


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                                MELINA 
                              Episode 20


We drove down to a big ranch house in the east side of the town .


"You come this far to school ? , no wonder they gave you a car " ... I asked as we got down from the car .


" its not that far , its just because you are new to this area , but when you get used to the roads , it won't seem so far again " she said as we walked up a little hill before the house's main door .


When we got to the door , she pressed the door bell and then a woman opened the door , I have never seen her before , when she spoke I linked her voice to the one I heard on air the day I spoke with her mom .


They hugged before Lina released her to do a lil introduction.


"Mom , Gabriel "
"Gabriel , my mom"


"Good evening ma" ...I managed to say amidst my already shaking self , trying to catch every self confidence I can .


"Gabriel , how are you  ?" She asked .


"I am fine ma, what about you ?" ..


" I am fine my dear ,you are welcome , good evening , you both should come in " .. She said as she took the lead .


" wow mom is not being bitchy " Lina cut in teasing her .


" shut the Bleep up , you lil bitch " ... She said as she laughed so loud .


I like the relationship between them , they were playing like mates as they entered inside why I followed behind .



"Good evening sir " ...I greeted the dad .


He was sitting , watching television in the sitting room .


"Good evening , you are Gabriel right ?"... He said , smiling , like I was a long awaited guest .


" yes sir , I am pleased meeting you " .. I said as I bowed to let out a handshake supporting my right hand with my left .


" I am pleased meeting you too , this is your home too , just feel relaxed boy " .. He said as he shook me .


"Lina take him to your room and you both should get ready for dinner " ..he added .



"Okay Mr senator " .. She replied .


"Mr senator" , I thought, why will she address her dad like that , I fell in love with the family already , they gave this good definition of how a family should run .



I walked with her upstairs , she opened the door of her room , a luxurious room that one of the chairs can buy the whole of my properties , but I refused to act timid .


I dripped my small bag on a small table , and I was low key checking out the room , only to turn and see her half naked .


"Hey what are you doing ?" ..I asked shocked 
" do you have to change your clothes in front of me ?" ...



" duh... You will have to get used to this amazing body of mine " .. She sounded narcissistic.


But I won't lie, she had the best body structure better than the one I see on pictures , I wanted her but I held myself .


She removed her trousers, and then her undies , and walked to the bathroom , dancing to cardi B's I like it like that .


I never thought her to be this crazy , but I have had a tip of it when she broke into my bathroom just to kiss me .


When she was done bathing , I had to do same , she insisted I  do same thing she did , that its our room and no privacy , Bleep !!



When I had took my bath , we got ready for dinner and walked down , she was behind me and pitching the hell outta me .


I was looking for relationship and happened to end up with the best person on earth , very very annoying .



When we got down , dinner was ready already , the dad and mom were already sitting at the dinning table with four sits of each two opposite each other , we were left with sitting opposite each other and making lotta eye contact .


On the table , we had fried rice and chickens , it was a serve your self banquet, whoever told the mom that was my favourite meal , Lina was a lil bitch truly .


" so Gabriel how are you coping with life ? " the dad asked .


" I am all well and managing , what else ?" 
..I said with a little laugh .


" what about your parents , what do they do ?" ... He asked and left me in the most difficult situation .


" ERM , my dad is a civil servant and a local trader  , my mom is a government school teacher  " ...I replied uncomfortable.


" that's cool , do you have a sibling ?"


"No sir , I am the only son"


" what about your feeding " .. The mom cuts in


" I work in a pastry shop to aid myself too ".. I defended myself


" but won't it distract your education , I think your parents were to carter for everything , why then do you sort for external help?" .. The dad threw from the other end of the table .


Lina looked at me and smiled , I was forced to tell them the reason I work but I couldn't.


I ended up opening my mouth and closing it back .


"ERM , I am sorry , we broke into your privacy , we read your mothers SMS , you left your phone with Melina and that was when the message entered , curious cat , she had to opens the text and then it broke her , I have never seen anything affect that strong bitch like that before , you hiding it from her and the pain of things not moving so well for you , I had to convince her that maybe you are among people that don't talk about family problems , and then I had to talk to dad about it , and he decided to call you over " ... The mother said as I gave an undefined look to Lina who was sitting opposite.


I wished I could strangle her , she gave me this look of " what is it "... And then " duh..." She bent towards her food .


I was silence for a long time .


" when I came back , mom told me everything, I was moved , the happiness my daughter gets from you is enough push , I learnt that the remaining deposit is 1.4million naira , so I have offered to help " .


When I heard him talk about help , I didn't believe my ears , at first I was mad at Lina but then saving my dad was another joyous thing , Lina didn't act like she heard a thing , she was just smiling and looking at her empty plate , I turned and looked at the mom who was smiling too , before I could say a thing , I was crying already , I was opening my mouth and closing it .


" I have a doctor friend outside the country , I suggest we fly him to turkey , then get the surgery done and bring him back , is that okay? " ....



Now , I fell on my knees .


" nope you don't have to , he said as he raised me up , we are your family too , just stand up , you have to travel tomorrow to get him , then from here I will have my pilot fly him in my private jet " ... He said as he stood me up .



I was still crying when I felt a hand around my waist , then the smell of Lina as she kept her head in the back of my neck and muttered "its ok babe" , then the father hugged me from the front and the mom crowned it all , more like a family reunion.


" I am grateful, I don't know the best way to say thank you, I managed to say " ...


When we all separated .


" Lina take him upstairs , don't worry I will help your mom clear the dishes " the dad said .


" good night Mr senator, madam mother fucker , have a good sleep " ..


"Good night mom , good night dad " I said before I even analysed the words I used to address them , duh... They are worth it .


We walked up the staircase with our hands locked up .


When we got to the room , Lina stepped back to lock the door .


" I owe you a lot babe " ... I said turning to face her and to my utmost surprise she had let her night gown off its hook and then its on the ground .


Her standing airbags , her flat tummy , decanter shaped waist , she filled my head, but I still managed to , control myself .


"Babe "


Shhhhhh" as she moved closer .


" I want to be disvirgined tonight "



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Written by Chidera chokolate .
©oracle

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                       MELINA 
                       Episode 19


When she came , Hillary was leaving already .


" please what happened yesterday ?" .. I asked smiling like a burning goat " the only thing I can remember is when we were playing game and ..and ...I can't remember anything " .. I added laughing out so laugh .


" you never told me you were new to xo , you slushed just one tumbler of xo and then you disgraced us " ... She said hitting the pillow on me .


" I am sorry babe , I know you enjoyed seeing that crazy unconscious side of me , please tell me , what was I doing?" ..I asked with great curiosity.



" you were there saying rubbish , I wished I made a video of it , the part that got me most was when you said that you got a new Bugatti , you mentioned mansions that you built at strategic places , you were the jester of the night asshole !!!!" .... She said laughing uncontrollably.



" hey! , tell me you are lying , I will not take that drink again " .. I said .


" take your phone babe , go and prepare , you have got a class this morning "... She said as she stretched out her hand to give me my phone .


When I collected the phone , I picked my towel and straight to the bathroom , I was trying to use what she said to create up an imagination of what could have happened the last night .


When I went through my phone , I saw an sms that was sent by my mom , it was still untouched , I opened the message , the news of the new doctor broke me into pieces , before I could get myself together I was already crying in the bathroom, I lost hope ,  I managed to bath and man up when she called my name to check if am still there .


When I was done , I tried so much not to show how I felt , I was mourning inside , the man in me tearing apart , I managed to get my clothes and put them on , I always try my best not to dress to show how I feel , so whenever I am down , I wear by best set of clothes .


" you are looking so cool " ... She said


" what again ? We should always look cool" .. I said , but this time my voice disappointed me .


"What's wrong ? " .. She asked


" nothing really " I tried to arrange my voice


" you are sure there is nothing wrong "... She asked with a suspicious look , I would have said she read the text but the text was still unread when I saw it .


" sure I am okay " .. I said


" hmm " she hummed shaking her head and letting out a sarcastic laugh.


"Why that ?" .. I asked as I was getting confused .


"Nothing really, ERM my dad came back this morning " ... She said swerving the topic .


"That's cool , how is he ?" ... I asked , trying not to get back to the previous discussion .


"He is fine , and he said we both should come over for dinner " ... She said with a smile .


"But why?" ...


" calm down babe , mom told him about you and he said you should come so he will see you before he travels back tomorrow " ... She said .


I can remember that the mom knows about us , Lina had said that her mom knows everything about her and she can't hide a thing from her , I don't know her , I haven't seen her before , I have only seen her picture and spoke to her on phone once .


I haven't seen or talked to the dad before , she had said good things about the dad, but she said she couldn't tell the dad about us because of the Isaac's stuff which made the dad get to his rage and place an embargo on she having a relationship with boys , and then the dad inviting me for a dinner sounded creepy .


Even the mom who I suppose knows much about me have never requested to see me or called me over for dinner , so the dad inviting me for a dinner was something I couldn't fathom .


"Okay , we will go after school then " ... I managed to say, since I am going with her , no problem .


" thank you , don't be afraid , you will enjoy the man " .. She said .


" I pray , let's get going Lina , we are almost late " .. I said stretching out my hand to hold hers .


We got to school at some minutes after 9, we got out of the car , and we headed to our different lecture venues after a good hug and a peck on the lips ,people who were around were looking , PDA feels good .


When she left ,I was brought back to my predicament , I was drowned in thoughts , I picked my phone and called my mom .


"Hello mom , good morning , how are you ?" .. I managed to ask with my weak voice .


"My son , you have seen how things are ".. she replied , from her voice, she had cried her soul out .


" mom don't worry , things will be better" I manages to assure her from my hopeless self .


"My son , I don't know , but please don't be pressured too much so that you don't loose yourself , just focus on your education, things will happen the way God planned it " .. She said , as she started crying again .


"Mom , stop crying , haven't you cried enough ? , just calm down so that nothing will happen to you , dad is not dead , and something can still be done to get his legs okay , I want you to be fine please " ... I tried to console her .


" my son I will be okay , you too just be fine " .. She said , trying to wipe her tears .


"Can I speak with dad ?" .. I requested .


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" daddy good morning " ..


" morning my son , how are you , how is school ?" .. He asked .


" school is fine dad, I am okay too , don't worry dad , things will get better "


" I know my son , just be good there , don't worry too much about me , don't mind your over dramatic mom " .



"Okay sir"


Immediately I dropped the call , I saw henry walking towards my direction .


"You are late for the class Mr Henry" I teased him as he walked to where I was standing .


" I didn't wake early bro " ... He said as we both shook hands and walked down for the class .


"You went home last night , when they offered you a food in a plata of gold " .. I teased him again .


"  , its not bad though , I didn't want the food " ... He said laughing .
"So how did the party go ?" He added .


" I got drunk , and they brought me home , but it was fun before I lost myself " ..


"You got drunk , is that not crazy !! , damn!! I wished I was there to see how you acted " .. He said laughing at me .



We got to the class and the lecturer was there already , we walked in, and  located empty seats, after some minutes , Hillary entered the class , the murmurs were noticeable , the three of us coming to class late.


School that day was stress , chain of lectures , I didn't talk with Lina till when I finished my last class at 5pm , I walked to the school garage , she was sitting on the seats  there waiting for me , a guy was trying to talk to her but when I came she just stood up with a harsh "excuse me" , I didn't know when I let out a loud laugh .


"I am sleeping over ?" I asked as we walked to the car .


" yes you have to , because I can't bring you back to your house this night and I sure won't allow you take the risk of going alone " ... She said .



" then we have to stop at my house first , so I will get my night wears " ...



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Written by Chidera chokolate
©oracle

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                           MELINA 
                        Episode 18




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MELINA'S POV
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The night didn't turn out well , Gabriel gut drunk , and I was left to fix the mess with Hillary , Henry who purposely left the ball room with Susan , bunch of secretive brothers , only if they know whats going on between him and Susan .


When I dropped Gabriel at home , I wanted to stay with him but mom was already disturbing , so I left him with Hillary and left immediately .


When I got back to my car , I drove as fast as I could , I was able to make it home before 3am , Dad had called that he will be flying back to town and would be home at 6am .


When I was about to leave the house , a notification sound was made, and at the passengers sit was Gabriel's phone , an SMS had entered his phone .


I wouldn't have touched the phone but I was pushed to and what I  read broke me into pieces.

"My son , the hospital made changes in their staffs and the doctor was been sent outside the country for further studies , the new doctor is a bit strict and had said that no treatment will maid on your dads leg till will pay all the debt , the remaining balance is 1.4 million , I know you have tried your best as a son , I have tried the best I can but at this point I don't know what we should do , all hope is lost , I have cried all I can but he didn't look at me twice , I know this will get to you but don't let it distract your education , I have this feeling that it will be well , you are our hope , just don't get distracted and focus in school , we love you" .


When I read this text , I cried , I was so sad , and at the same time I was very angry that he could keep this from me, no wonder he never talked about his family so well , I didn't know how to react to it , I was broke and shattered.


I managed to leave the car with the phone ,  I was in my rage , I know that might feel this is personal but at the same time , someone I love, and claims he loves me should let me share in his pains .


Outside that , I could talk to my mom and she will help talk to dad , and they might help him out .


The reason he was been so secretive was a mystery I couldn't understand .


When I walked into the house , my mom who had cone to open the door for me noticed that I wasn't alright .


"What is it lil bitch "... My mom who grew up in a hood where foul language was so normal asked .


" nothing mom " ... I said as I wanted to walk up the stair case .
" come let's talk, please , I don't want you to be like this when your dad will be back " she said , she is used to worry to much about little things that bother me and she will do anything that pertains to my happiness.


I was angry with Gabriel but I could still help him , since it might affect his happiness as the mom wrote on the text .


" mom Gabriel " I said as I walked back to her with my teary eyes .


"Did anything happen to him ?" ... She asked  .


My mom is like my best friend , I tell her everything that happens in my life , and telling her about Gabriel , she seemed to like him more than Isaac.


"Nope mom , take a look at " .. I brought out Gabriel's phone to show her the text .


" His mom sent this , his father has some issues that might cause a big damage and am oblivious about it " ..  I complained bitterly .



" babe see , you have to understand that some people are just too secretive with things that will attract pity , some people feel they can get over stuffs without letting people know about it ! Some feels their burden is their burden and it won't make ant sense disturbing another's financial life , you never can tell why he decided to hide it from you , so don't let it  be a big deal , even if I were him I wouldn't let people know of my father's health , some might take advantage of it , some might use it to talk to you too , so calm down " ... She said holding my hands .


I understood her .


" so what do we do ?" ... I asked .


" don't worry I will talk to your dad ,when he comes back " ... She assured me .



I was very happy , I was going to help , I was going to secure his happiness .


At 15 minutes after 6am , we were up making breakfast , when that familiar knock came .


" open to the door , your dad is back " .. I rushed to the door , it has been months I saw him .


" good morning Mr senator " ... I always teased him with that name , we do play a lot but when he keeps a serious face , I stay off .


"Good morning mrs beautifulness " ..... He always teased me with beautifulness because that was the first big English I learnt when I was small .


" How are you sir "  I continued our usual play as we both walked in , holding hands .


" I am fine ma, what about you ?" ... He replied .


" like father like daughter , you people ain't tired of this stuffs " ... My mother said as she walked out from the kitchen to  greet her husband .



" ohh Queen motherfucker " ... Dad said as we all laughed , dad said before he married her she was speaking much of American and he used to call her that to tease her .


"Bleep you both !! " ... She replied as she spread her hands, they hugged and kissed each other .


Dad can't be at home and the house will be boring .


I walked with dad upstairs , helped him drop his bag , and went back to help mom , when he freshened up , he came down for breakfast, each time we are at the dinning table , we tend to laugh our soul out .


When we finished eating , I went to prepare for school and left them at the dinning table .


When I was dressed and leaving the house I went to the dinning to tell them am living .


" Melina " ... My dad called me , she calls me my real name whenever he wants to talk something serious , I became afraid but my mom let out this comforting smile .


" yes dad" .... I replied


" your mom told me about Gabriel's dad , its a pity , and the way she explained him , it looks like he plays a big part in keeping you happy " .... He said .


"Yes dad" ... I replied waiting to hear what he wants to say .


" okay , bring him to the house today when coming back " ... He concluded .


" okay dad ,I will " ... I said before I left .


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GABRIEL'S POV
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I didn't see my phone when I woke , I couldn't remember the place I kept it , I woke Hills up .


"Have you see my phone ?" ... I asked as I kept beating him up .


" I didn't see it , let me call the line , is that why you have to wake me up at 8am when I didn't sleep last night ?" ... Hills said as he managed to stand up .


He took his phone and dialled my number , and then Lina picked up .


"I am with the phone , am coming asap " .. Her voice went even before we said a thing .


After few minutes .
She was here .



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Written by Chidera chokolate
©oracle

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                             MELINA 
                            EPISODE 17




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HENRY'S POV
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When the game ball was passed to us to kiss inside the ball room , I actually wanted us to but when I remembered that the penalty was leaving the ball room I preferred to have a secret night walk privately with her .


When we were sent out , I looked at Lina who let out a smile , I went out without talking to Susan , but sure maybe she had the same plan, because her answer when she was asked was aligning.



"Care for a walk ?" ... I asked immediately we were out .


"Sure , nice plan , fish head" ... She said with a chuckle .


" plan! , what plan ?!" I said pretending not to know what she was talking about .


" yes, I saw the smile you let out to Melina when you said you were not doing it , it was suspicious so I took it for a plan , sorry if I am mistaking " ... She replied .



I held her hands , as we walk down to God knows where , the time was telling 10pm .


" are you staying alone ?" ... I asked perturbed with the lateness of the night and how it will land her in trouble if she wasn't staying alone .


"Nope I am not staying alone , why do you ask ?" ... She replied .


" what will your parents say , its late already " ... I said , with much concern .


" I told them I was going for a night class and I will be back the next morning , so there is nothing to worry about " .... She replied .



" I thought you don't do parties ? " .. I questioned her .


" Melina almost went on her knee to get me here , and yes about the plan , you are suddenly acting nice this night , and the smile you let out to Lina when we are leaving , wait , please tell me , are you the reason am here ?" ... She asked with maximum curiosity .



" well , I don't know what to say , I had spoke with Lina about you , to be honest , but her inviting you to this party , I am oblivious about it , she never told me about it , by the way , she told Gabriel to make sure I come this party ,she didn't invite me directly ." ... I said with much honesty .



" wait , you have spoke with Lina about me ? , please tell me, what did you say yo her about me ?" ...



"Erm , I am not good at doing this but ... Em....I told her that I like you and I have been pretending, she scolded me for pretending , and said she was going to help me get to you , maybe this is her way of doing it and sure it worked" .... I said out .



" ohhh , I am flattered that my effort was not left bootless , you were such a dickhead , I never saw my self doing all those things I did , all because I fell for a boy for the first time and I wouldn't let that happiness slide ." .. She said out , I counted how many times her lips touched and sure it was sexy.


" I am sorry , I don't actually do girls , my friends see me for it , I wouldn't let that guard down so easily , even though you broke the wall , I wanted to be sure that this thing I am feeling for the first time for someone was real , and sure I didn't want to regret it ".... I said with my head down, feeling bad for allowing her go through a lot .



" don't worry henry , atleast I have got the attention of the rude nerd finally , is that not a great achievement " .... She said with a smile and then followed with a joyous laughter , raising her two hands up "yay" ... Before she held my hands so tight .


"It's a pleasure having a nerd too , a female that doesn't give a face to a some guy , I feel special" ... I said with a big sigh of relieve , atleast I don't get to suffer myself emotionally again .



We held hands , walking down the street , discussing , asking questions about each other , trying to know much about each other , the only daughter of a rich general merchandise,  the way she spoke , I could tell she was the one , her IQ, the way she reason , her approach on each subject matter , everything she did was reasonable and increased whatever I felt for her .


We were walking down and approaching the woods .


" don't you think we should stay in someplace than walking down the woods , who knows , anything dangerous might happen ".. She said, I could feel her hairs stand up .



" okay lets , take this other road , we might burst out at somewhere familiar " .. I said pointing at a road by the left .


We walked , playing , I chased her down the streets and when I touch her she chased me too and did same , I never saw myself doing all this , playing like a kid , not even with a male but a female , but I was very happy , I have never had such fun .



We walked till we got to a familiar road , a toad leading to our school , we walked down to the school as she had kept her bag there , it was almost 2am , when we got to school , we went to one of the class rooms , the one she kept her bag, she changed to the dress she left the house with , she had come with a blanket and we spread it on the floor and lied on it .


" I am cold " ... Her sweet soothing voice went .


" come here " ... I cuddled her up .


She was rubbing the back of my hand ad I was cuddling her from the back , she didn't sleep , after an hour , we both were still awake , when she now turned facing me .


"Are you there ?"


" yay , you are still awake ?"


" yes , your sweet fragrance and your soft magic hands will not allow the butterflies in my stomach rest " ... She said .


" do you drive joy in  making me smile sheepishly ?" .. I managed to ask amidst my big smile .



" what again can I do ?"


" there is more that you can do , you know ?" ..I said , utilizing the opportunity .


" and what could this prince charming want again" ... She asked .


" for this cupcake to be his girlfriend , he can't wait for her to be his , he wants this cupcake alone and all alone " ... I said with great anticipation .


" I am sorry , emm.." .. She replied , turning my mood off , sudden sadness creped in.


" emm ?" ... I asked


" I thought you are my boyfriend already " she said with a big laugh .." I know I caught you , didn't I , tell me , how  did you feel ?"
"Damn , do you have to use that suspense and kill me over before getting me alive " ..I said as I felt the man in me revive.



" I am sorry prince charming , your cup cake wanted to just tickle your heart for making her suffer " .. She said before she pulled me close to her .



We kissed , we were virgins but how we kiss so perfect , a kiss is from the heart is designed to fit in perfectly by two people with same heart desire , we kissed , lost it , the feeling , my libido had never been on this extent , l don't know what I wanted but removing clothes was easier that night , before I could say my name , we were half naked , I kissed her neck , I traced the collar bone , I had been watching movies with  romance scene, I kissed down to her navel , she let out sweet moans , I didn't want to stop , I ran up before licking her airbags, she let out moans , scattering my hair, she held me so close , licking my ears , just then my alarm broke us .


"Its 5am , we need to get going , I am sorry for...


" shhhhh, for the first time I am feeling like woman , I love you " .. She shunned me


"I love you too" .


I stood up and helped her get dressed , then arranged her bag and we walked as fast as we could before the weather will clear .



" erm , my friends don't know about us yet ".. I said .


" I understand, I am a cool cat" ..she said with a smile .


" I will tell them when its due " I said with a reciprocating smile .


" okay prince charming , I don't really like this open relationship thingy though ." she added .


" sure cupcake , prince charming is much like you " ..



We walked up to the place she boarded a cab , I hugged her good bye and watched the cab take off before I headed home .


When I got home , I bathed , and straight to my bed , I couldn't sleep , the events of the night played all through .


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Written by Chidera chokolate
©oracle .

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                            MELINA
                          Episode 16




At 6:30 pm , I called the two and they were almost done , I didn't know charity's house so , Lina was going to come pick us .


After few minutes , Lina arrived .


"Hey , you look amazing !!" .. I complimented on seeing her on a fine beautiful club top balanced on a ripped bumshort , and a vans.


"Thank love " .. She replied as she jumped on me , and held her legs across my waist .


I kissed her lips and held her close to the wall , I licked her lips , sucked her tongue and made the fucken lipstick disappear, I was kissing her neck , letting her release slight moans when the door handle clicked .


Hillary got in first and Henry was behind him.


" woooh!! Sorry !!" .. He closed the door back .


I kissed her again before dropping her.


" we have a party to attend "... I said with a smile .


" this would have been the best party ever , you know ?" .. She added moving close again .


" we will make it worth it someday " I assured her .
"By the way , you aren't on lipstick again , you know right ?"... I pointed out laughing .


" I came with a lipstick ....duh.." She replied as I walked to the door .



" hello brothers " ... I gave them the bro hug as they walked inside .



Henry always the black guy , all black and good , henry a party freak , showed he wasn't knew to parties , a white polo , a ripped jean and a white canvas , for parties , ripped jean looks party's identity .


I went to inside my room , to get dressed , I took out one of my jeans , took out a red polo And then wore my red canvas .


"Wow !!! " ... Hillary
" cool" .... Henry who I least expected a compliment from added .


"Babe you look awesome " ..Lina completed it .



" we are good to go , ain't we ?" I asked smiling like a Christmas goat .


We left the house and in few minutes we are in some street , beautiful , lights were on , the landscape , everything about the surrounding was nice .


We  walked down the streets , I was with Lina in front while  , playing with her , Henry and Hills walked behind us .


We reached , the last house at the left , a mighty mansion , with balloons outside and the door ajar , the inside room had lights of multiple colours , Dim and a lot of people clustering , each male with a girl and sure a red cup was general .


When we approached , a lot of welcome handshakes , charity dressed and dancing with a boy , she could only wave , christie on the left couch , making out with a guy . Lina dragged me to the bar , and we sat and she brought a bottle of champagne.


I turned and saw Henry , who was sitting alone , I walked to him to give him a drink .


"Where is Hills?" I asked as I handed him a bottle of champagne and two red cups.


"The idiot , he should be around ".. He replied as he collected the drink .


I looked around and saw Hillary with a girl dancing , I just shook my head and went back to sit with Lina .


After few minutes , somebody, walked in , she was looking heavenly , and she was Susan.


"Susy whatsup " .. Lina called her and waved her to our side.


" you know her?" I asked surprised .


"Yes , she was my high school classmate "..


" Melina whatsup" .. She greeted Lina , before turning to look at me .


" ohh Gabriel, you are here ? , and you guys have a thing together , since everybody in the room seemed to be a couple ".. She asked surprised .


" yes we are a thing " ... Lina stole the answer.


" yes we are , and not everyone in the room is with somebody , you are alone and that gut at the extreme is alone too"... I said pointing at Henry.



" you must be crazy , you know how much he hates me , I won't dare "... She replied with a sarcastic laugh .


" he is looking here " .... Lina added .


"Is there a place I can ease my self first ?" .. Susan asked .


" yes take left , you will see a door " .. Lina said as she pointed.


Few minutes after she had gone , I turned and I didn't see Henry again.


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HENRY'S POV
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I was sitting alone on a couch , keeping a serious face , everybody was busy , Teens , spoilt Teens , the smell of cigarette choking me , but I was just keeping cool , mannerless girls offering to dance with me .


After few minutes , Susan walked in , butterflies built up in my stomach , I was never told she was gonna come to this party , I knew she wasnt  a party freak , my first thought was Lina planned this.


She stopped talking to Lina and Gabriel , I admired her ,I couldn't really define how I felt , but I felt strange , suddenly Lina pointed towards a door and she followed asap .


When she was gone , I followed her , trying not to let anyone know of my move .


When I opened the door .


" ohhh , sorry ".. I shouted immediately trying to leave and she pulled me back .


She pushed me to the wall ,leaned and pressed her lips on mine , I felt being hypnotized and I kissed back without thoughts , I felt what I have never felt before , the butterflies she built were flying round my whole stomach .


" you don't have to say sorry " ... She said once our lips separated.... 
" at least , my first kiss was worth it "she continued .


Did I hear her say " first kiss " but why did she kiss so perfect , like this is her thousandth time .


" this is my first time too ?" .. I managed to say .


" for the first time you are acting nice , I have been trying so hard to get your attention and all seemed abortive , I don't do boys , I don't know why I head over heels for you and you kept on objecting all the moves , you know I can kill you for making me feel lovelorn most times , for causing low self esteem ? , for making me cry late nights thinking am not beautiful enough to get the man I want , now that I have seen somebody that I felt a thing for ?" ... She stated


I felt her pains .


" I won't lie , I have been on pretence , I don't do girls but you seem different, after what my sister did , I took all girls to be the same , till I met a different girl in you , but I was just so insecure , I am really sorry ." .


" well take my number , and call me later, let's get out of here before we turn the hottest gist in town  " .. She said .


" hottest gist, the newspaper headline will be like " ill mannered teen making out in a toilet " ...I said with a laugh and she joined in the laughter .



I collected her number and left before her , immediately I was out of the toilet my eyes caught Lina's, she just smiled and I smiled back and went to sit where I was sitting , few minutes Gabriel walked up to me .


" where did you go ?"
" I just went outside to receive fresh air".. I comfortably lied .


"Hills is still dancing ?" .. He asked 
" don't mind that flirty fool" ... I replied with a laugh..


Just then , Susan walked in from the toilet with a new lipstick .


She had wasted time trying to wear another lipstick .


"PLEASE CAN WE GET STARTED "


Somebody  I supposed should be the mc said as everyone returned to the sit , to give him the supposed  attention.


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GABRIEL'S POV..cont
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The party was about to get started , the mc had just ordered us to sit ,and then he started with the introduction , he introduced himself as Fred .


Then we all stood up one by one to introduce ourselves , Hills was sitting with the girl he was dancing with , she introduced herself as glory .


Then came the reason for the party , we sang Happy birthday for charity , before she introduced Clinton , as her new boyfriend.


We all clapped as they kisses to kick off the event .


Then was the devil's basket .


House party was fun , and due to complains from Henry likes, smoking of cigarette was suspended.


The game was on , the basket went round and we all picked a paper , inside the small papers were numbers , 1 to 50 .


We played the game , it was fun, the dares were strict and no remedy, do it or leave the house .


The house was set ablaze when Henry was called to kiss Susan , I knew he wouldn't do it , I tried to solicit and no one listened to me .


" I am not kissing her " ... Henry said out harshly .


"I won't kiss him either " ... Susan gained her stand .


" then you both should leave the house " ..people shouted .


And then the mc had no option than to send them out in other to get the party controlled .


"Don't leave too , you and Hills should enjoy " .. He whispered to me before leaving .



They both walked out reluctantly, and the party continued.


I drank so much , when the drinking competition was on , I am not a big fan of alcohol I just take it a little , but that night was different, I was tipsy , Lina drove me home with the help of Hills.



The only thing I could remember was when I took the last cup , every other thing , I was oblivious .


When I woke up I discovered my phone was missing .



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Written by chidera chokolate
©oracle.

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                             MELINA
                            Episode 15




At 1pm , I was sited at the ice cream hut , , just few minutes she walked in , that smile on her face again. , I stood up and hugged her like we have been away for months , but sure a days felt like years .


" I am sorry Lina " .... I still managed to say .
"Shhhhh " ... She shunned me , pulled me closer and pressed her lips on mine .
" I am over it already " ... She concluded before we headed to our spot.



We bought ice cream and played , I was happy they was no chance to explain and sure I was not going to tell her about my dads predicament .


" babe , I want to invite you to a birthday party , will you be there ? Please" .... She pleaded amongst our discussion .


"Emm , what time and where ? , you know I have never being to a party before so I don't know how its gonna be ".. I stated honestly .


" my friend charity , she is hosting a house party , her birthday , and too she wants to introduce us to her new boyfriend , so the party is gonna be lit , please ??, come with henry and Hillary." .. She pleaded .



I wasn't sure if they will come but I could convince them , I don't know .


" okay , I will try to convince them "



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MELINA'S POV
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"My friend charity is hosting a house party , I want you to come please , I know you don't do parties , I have never seen you in one but this is no more high school , you can just come around please " ..... I pleaded her .


Susan from our high school never attends parties , she hates gatherings of such , but having a plan of hooking him and henry would be cool , here I can do that work perfectly .



" ERM , you know I don't like parties , and besides , Melina , you don't talk to people , what plans do you have this time , because sure , your approach is creepy " .. She said .


Sure when I was in highschool I don't talk to people , because of my profile, I was proud and arrogant , and sure I was trying to protect my worth .



" babe , this is college , this is not highschool again , I just want you to honor this invitation please "... I pleaded .



" nope , I am not coming "  ... She was arrogantly blunt this time .


" this is the first time we are talking , we can be cool friends and are you turning my first offer ?" ... I managed to add .


" okay fine , I will try " ... She added ,and yes I got the juice .


We exchanged numbers so that she will call me when she leaves the house .


" time is 7pm "



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GABRIEL'S POV cont
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I went straight to meet Henry and  Hillary , they said they will be at the school library , when I reached the school library , I met Hillary on call , who he was talking to , I never knew , but the way he was positioned  showed that he is sure hiding .



I tip toed to where he was standing and all I could hear was " I love you so much " , before he hung the call and shocked at seeing me .



"Who was that ?"  ... I asked with a chuckle .


" you won't know her , she is not in school here " ... He replied defensively.


" you really love her ? , I think this is the first time you are saying you love a girl since I knew about you and Wooing of girls " ... I added with a little laugh .


" I truly love her though, don't worry when the time is due you will know her " .. He added .


" okay brother , where is Henry? " .. I asked , as we walked to the inside .



We got to where henry was reading and he didn't notice us , he is so found of when ever he is reading , he knows nothing about his environment .



" Henry whatsup , you are doing it "


" Gabriel , am cool , what again should we be doing ?" .. He replied .


I sat beside him and cleared my throat , signalling Hillary to sit too .


" ERM , Lina invited us to a house party , at 7pm , what do you guys say.?" ..


" its being long I went for a house party , sure that fun is cool , we are going " ... Hillary excitedly replied .


" house party? , and what am I going to do there , watch indecent little kids kill themselves with alcohol and smoke at the expense of their longs , or watch ill looking kids exchange mouth odours in the name of make out ? Hell no!!!"... Henry cuts in .



I was expecting this from him , but sure Hills was in and we can convince him .



" bro please , she really wants us there , even if you ain't coming for a thing , just come because of me and she , please " ... I pleaded


" all work and no play makes jack a dull boy " .. Hillary cuts in .



After long sermon of pleads , he agreed to come, making it obvious that he will leave if the party doesn't make sense .


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HILLARY's POV
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I and Lillian have gotten  along , we have been talking since we met , we are into a relationship already , that sure I was to keep off his brothers ear .


When I was talking with her , Gabriel came out of the blue and sure he was suspecting stuffs but I can't let the cat out because , telling me is same with henry hearing it .


They was a time she had issues , financially and her landlord sent her packing , I had secured an apartment for her and my aunty had helped getting a job for her .


She is amongst the next set of students that will be admitted in school , and sure I am planing on helping her reconcile with her family too , because hiding for ever is never an option .


I don't know why I feel the way I feel for her , I have never felt like this for any girl , I just woo them , get the skirts and leave the story for the gods .


But I still woo girls , I still catch fun, but each time I do that I always feel guilty , but if I don't , I will start getting questions I can't answer from Henry and Gabriel , well when I get things straight , I will stop , but for now , let's move on to the next house party .



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GABRIEL'S POV cont.
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After we have finished discussing , we went straight to our different houses .




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Written by Chidera chokolate
©oracle

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                           MELINA
                        Episode 14


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HENRY'S POV
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I am not and I have never been a product of love , I had possibly loathed on girls because of my sister , who God knows if she is still existing , but recently , I am having a change of mind poco a poco.


Seeing Gabriel in such state brought the man in me down , I don't love , even though sussan makes it look like self deceit , I am unknowingly in love with her , she has been playing my mind , but I have been avoiding to counter my " love is nonsense " theory of life .



I offered to talk to Melina , not because I am learning how to talk to girls , nope I know how to , I do read stories and I am somewhat a good conversationalist , I just didn't want their love to get ruined , I saw true love in them and they have been another strong source of conviction .



"Hey" ... I greeted , she was with her two friends .


"Henry whatsup ?" ... She replied , pulling up for a handshake .


" I am fine , emm sorry " she turns and pointed at her friends " christie and charity this is henry, Gabriel's best friend , they are three-man though "  ,


"Hey" ... They waved


"  hey " .. I replied and then turning to Lina, " can we talk ?"


" sure we can " .. She replied with this " are you really serious face " , I don't blame her , we have been on hey hi .


" are they going to wait ? I might take a lil of your time " ... I suggested .


" sure , let me talk to them " ...


She went to where they were standing and addressed them , before she came back and they waved before leaving .


We went to the school comfort arena and sat on one of the sits .


" so whatsup ? , you purposely made Gabriel cry like that,  I have not seen him in that emotional state before , so tell me what happened ?" .... I started .


" erm he never told me he walks in the pastry shop , how does it sound that my boyfriend is somewhat secretive and I can't account for him, how then do I trust him and whats relationship without trust ?"....  She stated .


I understood her, what to say next went off , but I managed to put myself together and say something nice .


" okay, Gabriel is secretive naturally , but he is  positively secretive , with things that are nessecary , I am not saying that its good hiding it from you , but outside me and Hillary , nobody knows about it , he does it to keep up with school , the parents are average , and in other to live without showing the pocket of the parents , he had to get a job to live up , and he doesn't fancy talking about whatever he does or whatever that will make someone feel pity for him , he hates someone feeling pity for him ... That's just him " ... I managed to explain.



" I understand henry , but he should have at least told me , or am I not supposed to be that close ?".. She asked


" nope , you are supposed to be , maybe he is looking for the best time to tell you , that's why you have to give him chance to explain himself " ... I said .


" I will try to see him but not today , I miss him but let him miss me too " .. She said out with a chuckle .


" so tell me ..." She continued .
" you are a nice person , what about your girlfriend ?" .. She swerved , and litting up a discussion I never expected .



I have somewhat like her.


" I don't have a girlfriend, I don't really do love stuffs , my sister Lilian bleeped that up ." ... I said briefly .


" wow , that's why you have been on hey /hi with me , and when am around you act numb too , I understand , so what did Lilian do ?" ... She asked .



" she was a typical Flirt , jumping on dicks ,  till she sleeped with a guy on my parents matrimonial bed , they disowned her , and since then I see every girl as same but you and Gabriel are real conviction shaa " .. I said .



" ehyaa , I understand, but you see girls are different , because she was a flirt and did all that silly stuff doesn't mean , just give it a try and you won't regret it " ... She stated touching my back .


"So tell me , is there any girl that you have liked at all , maybe we can get up to something , I will run a background check on her?" ... She asked .


I didn't really want to be this close to a female , but I was comfortable with her .


" there is a girl Susan " ..I said .


" Susan Robinson ?" ... She asked , she was shocked .


" do you know her , yes she , my course mate shaa "... I asked with good curiosity .



" yes I know her , she was my class mate in high school , she doesn't do boys , that will be a big nut to crack though " .. She stated .


" but I think she Likes me , she has been showing all sort of green lights , and I like her too , she is different from the world shaa " ... I replied .



" yes shaa , have you approached her at all ?" .. She asked .


" nope and she has been tryna approach me but I have not replied the gesture once " ... I replied feeling guilty and running my hand across my head .


" why? , you have to utilize the opportunity next time , does your brothers know that you are crushing on her ?"..


" I didn't tell them , I don't want to , help me keep it please " .. I said .


" y'all are secretive assholes , sure I will " .. She replied with a chuckle .



We spoke at length , gisting like never before .



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MELINA'S POV
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Henry approaching me  was what I least expected , if he was going to send someone to come meet me , I thought it to be Hillary,  henry being the one on it was a good step though .



After we had finished everything, I sure doesn't have a thing for him , but I had to prolong seeing him even though I knEw it was going to be hard , I might end up calling him at night .



We spoke about Henry's love life , and at least he likes somebody , and saying that our relationship is a strong source of conviction created butterflies , and I sure wanted him to feel what it means to love and be loved , and Susan was a great hunt .



When we finished discussing , I had went home and called christie and charity on a conference call , explaining to them what henry explained to me , they didn't have a say , as they knew their opinions doesn't matter to me most times , they have been getting along with us , and they seem to like us too .



I couldn't hold it till the next morning and I had to call him .


" Hello " ..


" Lina , I am sorry , thank God you called , I have been trying to call you ever since and it was not connecting , I am really sorry , I can explain " ...  He kept on apologizing , something Isaac never did .


" its okay , I spoke with henry already , let's not talk about it again ." .... I sounded hopefully.


" thank you I love you so much "


" I love you too , how have you been ?"


" it has been hell without you , what about you ?"


" forget the hard cover , I have been through hell too "


" let's have ice cream tomorrow then "


" sure thing .




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Written by chidera chokolate
©oracle

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                      MELINA
                     Episode 13






Weeks turned months and Isaac was forgotten , she had told her father that Isaac threatened her and he was charged for attempted murder and was sentenced to years in prison .


Good riddance , their was no disturbance again , people who heard about my ordeal with Isaac has been asking me stupid questions and boys who were opportuned to know how she got rid of him didn't come close .


That somewhat protected our relationship.


I healed so fast with steady treatment , my boss who learnt of my predicament gave me some days off work and that really helped me .



On a faithful Thursday , I was still at work , I worked afternoon that day .


I was cleaning the table as the customers has reduced , immediately a group of girls entered .


When I turned , it was lina and her friends, I bent down trying to hide my face from them when christie tapped me  .


"Good afternoon can you ...." .... She was shocked when she noticed I was the one and she turned to Lina " babe take a look at " .


Lina couldn't say a thing , she was dumb founded and her mouth ajar , I could see her facial expression turn to angry and then sad , then her eyes started getting wet .


" Gabriel !".. She said faintly


" Lina "... I said back trying to maintain my ground .


Charity and Christie has been looking at themselves and looking at us with great surprise , then they added this tincture of " this kind love with a pastry server " , but I didn't care .



Lina stood up , and walked out without saying a thing and charity and christie followed immediately, asking her questions that am very sure she couldn't answer.


I felt her absence for the first time , I felt bad for keeping my working status from her , I started feeling that she won't trust me again and then I started shedding tears before I knew it .



I cleaned the table and then called henry and Hillary over immediately since I needed some people to talk to and ask what next .



" guys , Lina showed up today at work place " I said immediate the two walked in like two twin brothers .


" thats bad , and she wasn't dramatic , was she ? " henry asked .


" she wasn't , her eyes was wet and she left without saying a thing ., ohh she called me by my name before leaving " .. I explained honestly .


" was she walking with her two body guards ?" .. Hills asked


" yes was she walking with them , they are the problems if she was walking with them " .. Henry added .


" yes she was , and I think they were asking her questions as they were leaving " .. I said with my dace bent downwards .



" have you called her ?" .. Hills who knows much about girls asked .


" I haven't "


"Then call her and ask if you can see her " .


I picked up my phone and dialled her number , it was unavailable, I thought it to be network , so I waited a little and then tried calling her again and it rang .



" what do you want ?, you liar" .. Her voice went on air , as harsh as I never thought she could be .


" Lina please can we see and talk , you don't understand, please allow me explain " .... I replied terrified .


" you don't owe me apology or any explanation, like Gabriel how could you ?? , please let me be , I don't want to talk to you anymore  , I can't trust you again , just take a walk outta my life and don't call me again " .... She hung the call immediately before I could say something .



I felt bad real bad , I couldn't cry , for the moment I didn't know what to do , confusion ate me up , and as I put the phone on loud speaker, henry and hills heard her right , they couldn't say a thing too.


They was great silence , I tried my best not to cry but I couldn't , henry hated seeing me weak so he took it upon himself to do what I never thought he would ever offer to do and that was talking to Melina .


Him and Melina doesn't talk , they are only on hey and hi stuff, and he does that because I am in a relationship with her .


" I will help you talk to her " ... Henry assured me .


" you know I hate seeing boys like this , it pains my marrow , and seeing someone like you in it kills me the more " .. He added .


" let's cheer up , it will be fine bro " ... Hills added as he switched the video game on .



At night when they were gone , I tried calling her again but she had blocked my number because it keeps on not connecting .


I missed her .


I wished I told her about the work before it happened.



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MELINA'S POV
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I had walked to pastry shop with my friends to chill out and there  I met Gabriel , not just meeting him but as a pastry server , I was broke down as my friends called me to it , like he didn't tell me he was a pastry server .


I was so mad , I felt they are other things that he might be hiding from me , whatever the reasons maybe , my eyes were wet, I couldn't control myself so I had to leave so I wouldn't act stupid .



I was real angry with him , I blocked his number as I couldn't resist the urge of picking his calls .


My friends were asking me if I knew he was working there or that I decided not to tell them .


"Don't worry babe , this boys are ungrateful " .. Charity who tried her best to console me .


" but what if there is a reason behind him not telling you , I don't see him as some other boy " .... Christie suggested after I had answered his call with my uttermost anger .


I thought about it but charity had said I should wait for days before allowing him explain himself .


At night I was tempted to call him, I missed him .



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Written by Chidera chokolate 
©oracle

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MELINA
episode 12

" em okay , I am Gabriel , what will I do for you "

Before I could spell "heck " , it was a total black out , he lashed out a big slap on me , I was trying to gain my stand when he reached for the next weapon and I was on deadly bruises , head covered and I felt hands on me lifting me up , I was struggling to shout but the mastic on my lip made me suffer my vocal cord .

I couldn't see a thing , but I am sure they brought me to an empty room , the voices of three , one which I recognise so well to be isaacs, I was kept on a chair with my hands tied behind .

I was uncovered .

" how dare you ?" .. One dark satan-like human asked , as he landed slaps and slaps on my cheek .

" I don't understand what's going on , I didn't do anything "... I tried to say again .

" will you shut up".... , the other slapped my mouth .

Just then Isaac walked in front of them like the boss and of course he is the boss as he gives them sign to talk and sign to keep quiet .

He had raised his two fingers up signalling them to stop as he walked up to where I sat .

" you are Melina's boyfriend ain't you ?" .. He asked, pulling up a gun and lining it with his tongue .

" yes I am , and you are Isaac her ex , I guess " .. I asked already shaking but trying so hard to pull up a little courage .

" I can see that you don't have a bit of fear in you , you took my girl and you are here talking gibberish " ... He groaned pulling my shirt before he continued .

" I warn you , I should never see you around her again ,or else " ...

"Or else you will kill me ? , go on ! , kill me , she dumped you because of your misbehaviour , you had her and you couldn't curtail your prick , how then does it affect my innocent soul ? Tell me " ... The place this confidence came from , I couldn't tell , but I was bold enough to conquer my fears .

" ohhh, you are talking ! " .... He raises his finger and the two other beasts pounced on me .

They kept on flogging me till I passed out .

I woke up after hours , and I was still there
The room was blank , no one was there , I the rope weren't on me again , but I saw a written note on the table written,

" next time I get you , I won't let you see the next day again , leave Melina alone "..at the tale end of the paper he wrote " Isaac" ..

My legs were shaking , the bruises were dripping water and blood, when I left the room trying to find my way , I checked by the street clock and it's 1am , that's 7hours total from then .

When I got home , I took my key from where I kept it , opened the door and entered slowly , when I wanted to call Lina was when I discovered that I had lost my phone .

I went to the kitchen , boiled water and started nursing my wounds One by one , thank God to the P.H.E teacher that taught me first aid treatment , when I was done , I laid on my bed till the next morning with no strength of leaving to anywhere .

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MELINA'S POV
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" But I taught we had vowed never to date again ?" ..
Christie ranted .

Charity supported her , we have had the same past experience on dating and we have come together and vowed that we will stay single in line with our sisterhood and that's another reason we have being harsh on boys .

" you set the rules and you break It "... Charity cuts in .

I didn't talk as I drove them down to my house , we walked to my room , raining curses on me and I just pretend to be oblivious about everything happening in my surrounding .

" I don't know what to say , I know am wrong but I am really in love with him , you see, we can't tell when love hits our weak spot , it has hit me already, and nothing is going to take this happiness from me , please , you people should understand how I feel " ... I tried to make them understand how I feel and the joy of love in my life .

"Imagine what you are saying ?"... Christie cuts in .

" just listen to your self " ... Charity joins the chorus .

They cursed me to the extent that I felt like crying , I was just sitting there and allowing them say all they have to say and I still gave them many reasons why I am not going back outside the fact that Gabriel is caring .

After much persuasion I was able to convince them , to my side .

" well , it seems that you ain't gonna let this guy off , since we are sisters , I think we can just allow it but sure if he acts silly , I personally will kick his ass " .. Christie spoke .

" I think I am in for that too " .. Charity supported .

" thank you sisters " .. I replied as I pulled the two for an appreciation hug.

After few minutes they left as it was already late , I was trying to call Gabriel but his line was switched off , I tried till I slept off , I woke up the next morning and still tried his number and still it wasn't connecting .

I had to go check on him in his house .

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GABRIEL'S POV cont
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In the morning , I was still in pains when a knock came in , that's exactly how Lina knocks so I knew it was her .

" you can come in " .. I faintly said .

"Ohh my God ,Gabriel !!!!" .. She shouted immediately she saw me .

"What happened to you , who did this to you , talk to me " .. She said in a haste , she was already panting .

"Isaac " ... I managed to say .

" you mean Isaac did this to you ? , why ?" ... She asked , surprised .

" because of you , he warned me off you " .. I replied .

" let me take you to a doctor, I will take care of this case , I will make sure he sleeps in the cell today , let me call my dad " ... She replied helping me up .

I didn't say anything as she led me to her car and we drove to the hospital down the street, the doctor got me treated and she Footed the bill , on our way back she called her father who told her not to worry that Isaac will be in cell withing 24 hours .

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Written by Chidera chokolate
©oracle

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MELINA
Episode 11

I have been on with Lina for weeks now, exploring love, having lunch together and keeping it cool.

On a hot afternoon, I was off though, Lina does not know about my work, I have tried my best to keep it as a secrete, I don't joke with secrets , I am so uptight with them, it's only my brothers ( Hillary and Henry) that knows about the job.

We had to take a walk down the lonely path of the school, a path I never thought existed in the school compound, we had walked down, off people, and there feels like we ain't in school again but In a cool desert, we walked down a lake, I was just following as Lina takes the lead, we held hands though and laughing at every dry joke we created.

"So why did you choose this path? "... I asked amidst our laughter, her facial expression changed as she rubbed her soft pam on the back of my hand.

" this is the path I take whenever I want to be alone from the world" ... she stated slowly.

" Ohh, the notorious lousy MELINA do have some quite time outside the world? Is that not unbelievable? ".....i teased her but I was really gonna ask it .

" MELINA, well!, she is lousy to people but she ain't lousy at all, she is just building her walls high to cover her weak points, remember the rude ones are the most vulnerable ones emotionally" .... she said out with a smile.

"So why did you bring me here? "... I asked after nodding my head gently.

" it's not bad bringing someone I really love to share with my privacy, a privacy my bestfriends are oblivious about , that is how much I love him ".... she said, but I was surprised that her two best friends don't know about this place.

" you mean charity and christie don't Know about this place, that you do hang out here when you want to be left alone? ".... I asked trying to be sure of what I heard.

" yes, I am a loner, I was born with it " .. she said out with a smile , before she continued.
" look at that lake,I swim in it whenever am depressed and want to cool off, it's always cool you know especially in sunny days " ... she said pointing towards a lake at the Right hand side of the woods.

" thats cool Lina ".. I said still wondering about this whole place.

"Let's get on it, please " .. she Pleaded.

" with all pleasure my lady " ... I replied.

" let's get undressed down to our undies then since we didn't bring swimming trunks " ..... she said with a chuckle.

She started undressing, she had the best undies, the light blue colour of it matched with her skin colour, the stretch marks at somewhere below her Ass, defined originality.

When she was done, I was lost in words, she was such a damsel .

I was on my boxer, showing off my hard to achieve parks, I work out every day at 5 am.

" you have a nice body " ... she commented before I got to say something about her beautifully flatted Tommy.

" not as good as yours " ... I said as I moved towards her.

" you lie!!, maybe you are trying to flatter me , thanks anyways, shall we " ... she replied, bringing out her right hand for me to hold and pointing the left at the lake.

" sure " .. we walked down the lake, swinging hands and playfully till I pushed her inside the lake.

"Hey, hey, hey" she was chanting as she fell inside and staterted laughing, I joined her in the cool water , a remedy for the hot afternoon, chasing her around and catching fun, when we were done, we sat on the stubborn grasses beside the lake waiting sun to dry us up.

" you haven't really told me about your family, you don't say about them??".. she broke me with this but I still managed to brighten up my face and say something.

" they are fine, just that I don't like talking about my family with people, I am not so comfortable with it, but they are great.. " I lied comfortably.

Immediately the thoughts of my father's leg popped up my head, I know she could help but I am not good at bothering people with my needs and I grew with getting things myself, so I didn't let her know anything about it and I was not going to.

" why the change of face then " .. she asked as she noticed my face tell how bad I was feeling.

"Nothing, tell me, why you chose to settle with an average citizen like me instead of your rich class? " ....i asked diverting the question.

" Erm, I really don't know, I met you and I felt original love, I felt extra ordinary, the day of the exams that you helped me, I was being harsh because myself was failing me, I never knew love at first sight existed until I set my eyes on you or does love select classes? I think love is very fair, it's not bias " .... she stated as I watched her lips open and close.

I couldn't say a thing, I just kept mute, we could here the sounds of the wind, the songs from the trees and the smiles of the sun.

She leaned on me slowly, and pressed her lips on mine, immediately I felt eternal bliss, I kissed back with intense love , the burning desire in me, and next we are moving to the next pedestal of romantic radar.

She was obsessed just like I was with the moment, but I still had a little control in me to hold a pause.

" it's late Lina, don't you think we should be going " ... I said out calmly.

She let out a chuckle

" you have nice lips that can turn someones humanity off sexually " ...

That was not the answer I seek for, but I expected a compliment from her, her lips were softer than mine but I preferred letting her say first, since she made the first move.

" are you still a virgin? " .... I managed to ask, I knew what the answer would be but I decided to just ask.

" I know you might not believe but I am " .. she said facing downwards.

Seriously who will believe that MELINA is a virgin, it's hard to believe but for the fact that she has been truthful with me, I had to believe her.

" I don't doubt you Lina" ... I said

" I love you "
" I love you too "

We didn't talk again as great silence followed, we wore our clothes and started heading back to the school arena.

"So tell me, you and Isaac didn't have any fore play and all of that? ".... I asked curiously.

" we did, but I had told him am not gonna loose it till I am 18, he tried on so many occasions to force it out of me but couldn't, I think that's one of the reasons he left me " .. she said out bitterly with mixture of fake smiles.

" so tell me, what about you? ".. she asked.

" well, I am too, I don't know why I feel like this, I know it's different from how every other guy feels but I feel I can't just loose my virginity to every or any kind of girl, if I wanted to I would have lost it when I was nine to emmanuella, our neighbor who would sneak into our house then and play with my pennis, she is my senior with five years though, she had wanted to but the day she was about putting my pennis in her Virgina my dad suddenly came back and blew his horn which interrupted, I can't forget how she ran with her clothes and the chance never came again " ..... I narrated as she listened and was laughing amicably.

" so my Gabriel would have been disvirgined by some girl " .. she said and for the first time she was sounding territorial.

We laughed and walked towards the car park, few meters from where her car was packed, we bumped into charity and christie.

Their faces weren't good at seeing me holding hands with Lina, I wasn't afraid, I had this kinda courage, but I Didnt want insults as its obvious they were not cool with what they saw.

" I can pick the cab to the house, you can fix your shit with your friends, I am sure, I don't want to stay with this faces they are keeping or any drama from them " ... I said as I let her hands off.

" I will handle this Gabriel, but if you wish to go, no problem, call me when you reach home " .. she stated as we hugged .

"Sure I will " ...i replied.

" I love you "... she said out, blowing kiss in the air.

I caught it and replied with a loud " I love you too " .

Just before I minded my business I heard a voice ask her.

" did you just tell him you love him? "

I was happy and fun filled heading home, humming Austin Mahone's "all I ever need " , it was all cool and beautiful till someone tapped my back.

A boy with a hoodie, black singlet and had put his hands in his pocket, making up a street bad Ass nigga.

"Hey?.. who are you? " .. I asked without allowing my fear disgrace me.

" I am Isaac "

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Written by chidera chokolate
©oracle

MELINA 

                            Episode 10




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HILLARY'S POV 

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My parents had called me over for my aunts white wedding, my aunt , Brenda,  my favorite aunt who always wants to know the girl I flirt with at a particular time,  she supplies me with lines and she gives me courage whenever I lack one to approach a girl,  her husband,  uncle Joe,  she had showed me him after they had their first make out,  we talk like friends more than we do as aunt and nephew.


I couldn't meet up with the reception early, so I took the last sit,  I couldn't invite Henry and Gabriel not because I didn't want to but I wouldn't be with them sure and they will be bored. 


Sitting at the back sits in occasions is fun and cool,  while I was sitting just before the "you may kiss your bride time "  came in a teen,  fair like sun,  bright like The Star,  her skin smooth,  her beauty oozing like ice and freezing everyone,  the perfume she wore had sweet charming fragrance. 


"Hey can I join you here " ....the pretty amazing girl broke my spine with fainty words from her  sweet soft lips . 


" sure you can " ...... I answered,  she is heavenly,  the most beautiful girl of my life span so far.. 


I tried so hard to concentrate and mind my business as the the reception went on but I couldn't,  I can't allow this girl pass by,  and then I started up a conversation. 


" pretty lady,  care if I know the name? " . I selected my words carefully. 


" sure Lilian , what about you " .. she said her lips separating and building up butterflies. 


" Hillary but you can call me Hills" ... I  said. 


I took the conversation on,  we spoke on things, we spoke about the reception and how it was arranged,  she said it was her friend that invited her and she hasn't seen her yet,  we discussed like we knew before,  till I asked for her number. 


" we can get to talk on phone later on,  I think I have to go meet my aunt Now that she is less busy ".... I asked, hoping she doesn't turn it down. 


"Okay sure,  give me your phone then " ...she said, as I handed her my phone. 


Her facial reaction showed she was sad immediately I handed her the phone. 


"Do you know him? "....she asked pointing at Henry in a picture we took together and I used as my wallpaper. 


"Yes he is my friend in school,  my bestfriends they are though,  whatsup with him ?"... I managed to ask surprised. 


She was crying already. 


" I don't know why I am trusting so easily but you have to promise me that you will keep this secret ?"..... she asked,  keeping her soft pam on my cold vibrating hands. 


" I promise to keep it,  stop crying so you won't create a scene " I urged her. 


"He is my junior brother,  don't let him know that you know or saw me please ".... she pleaded,  I was made to keep the secret tight for her but instead my love for her increased. 


I haven't felt this way for girls before,  I have been a flirt all my life,  but seriously it was a rare feeling of pitty and original love. 


After we had exchanged numbers,  I had wiped up her tears with my dry joke,  avoiding to talk about it to whenever she opens up to tell me the real gist,  I left to go meet my aunt. 




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GABRIEL'S POV

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At around 6:30 I had gotten prepared,  Henry was in my apartment playing game,  Hillary had traveled for some close aunt's wedding reception, I wore a black suit,  checking out at the standing mirror for the thousandth time when my mom called. 


" good evening mom,  how are you?"... I asked as I adjusted my tie for the tenth time. 


" I am fine my son,  hope you are good?" ..... she asked with a crack voice of little sorrow. 


" I am fine mom,  but you don't sound okay,  what happened ?" ...... I asked,  scared. 


" your dad's leg my son,  I am just bothered if we can meet up with the demand,  the way things are moving,  I am really skeptical about our success "..... she lamented bitterly. 


" don't worry mom,  we will get through this,  we are trying and God won't let us down, don't worry " ... I assured her without any source of hope but sure am invincible hope was there, I don't see it but I felt it.. 


I am this type of person that don't give up on things. 



" okay,  if you say so"  she said,  followed with a sigh of a relief .


" can you give me that loud smile again ?" ... I teased her as she let out that loud smile again before giving dad the phone. 


" good evening sir " ... I said,  


" I am fine my son, you are really trying,  I an proud of you. " 


" no problem dad,  health is wealth" ... I replied with a chuckle. 



After I dropped the phone,  Henry who I thought was listening to the conversation asked of who was sick and I told him that Linda our little girl of the house was being held by malaria.



At 10minutes to 7pm I was off,  to the restaurant, I didn't forget the red rose,   I had paid the server there who has got my table arranged with a white linen and sprinkles of red roses,  two candles at each others opposite to light up the beautiful table of great romantic fragrance .



I was sitted , kept my rose behind me,  and in 5 minutes she walks in , in a red gown and a white but red striped shoe , she walked with the rays of the moon,  she depicted a goddess but the red dress made her a living martyr. 


Her facial expression showed how surprised she was setting eyes towards my direction,  I left the rose on the chair and went to give her a warm welcome hug , I didn't allow her say a thing as I lead her to the sit. 


" what's up...... " 

"Shhhhhhhh" ....i cut her short. 


"Let's dine, keep quite and enjoy " .... the waiter who I had planned just brought two glass of red wine and two smoked fishes. 


I wished I could buy more than that But I was watching my pocket. 


We laughed,  discussed and probably had the best date ever,  I could see the happiness all over her and then I took my shot. 


I brought out the rose from my back and went on one knee. 

" Erm,  I don't have to preach a long sermon but, Lina,  will you be my girlfriend? "


Her eyes wide open,  and her mouth ajar,  she couldn't say anything,  next her eyes got wet,  I have never seen this emotional humble side of MELINA.


" yes I will be your girlfriend " ... she said taking me up. 


Eyes were on us,  side comments, but I had chosen a restaurant far from school so that they will be no student around .


We became uncomfortable and the need to let her go arised,  it was late and we left as she dropped me off. 


When I was about to leave the car she muttered " what a romantic boyfriend I am blessed with " ... 


I let out a smile and "take care of you babe , I will see you tomorrow ".


When I opened my door,  I saw Henry and Hillary who supposedly had come back that evening because he was still on suit and the only thing the lazy ass was able to remove was his shoe. 


"How did it go? " ... they both asked in unison. 


" I am not single again brothers "..... I said out with a big laugh. 


"Congratulations brother, you have done what those rich kids pray for " .... Hillary added. 


" I still don't like her,  but I will try to allow her around though " ...henry said without even smiling. 




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Written by chidera chokolate 

©oracle

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MELINA
Episode 9

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MELINA'S POV
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Since the day he forcefully helped me on the exam Hall , he has been messing with my mind , I have been thinking of him , my pride didn't allow me talk much on that day , but sure I was wishing I could see him another day , who cares about being desperate?, Not until I saw him at the walk way .

I was happy that atlast I met him again , we spoke and I collected the number and requested for lunch , I have never done all this for a guy except Isaac .

Isaac my ex who cheated on me with Sandra , I had loved Isaac the way I could ever love someone, I had rented him a house , paid his bills , kept food on his table , helped him get a work of high pay check , just for a Friday morning, I banged on a sweaty two romantic humans on a shaking bed , bouncing and poincing , I cried my eyes out that day , I started my self , I was waiting for an appology that never come , instead all he could say the day I took the guts to question him was "I never loved you" ..

Since then , I have loathed on boys , I would have had my father lock him up , but I couldn't handle hurting someone I once loved, so I let him out of my life for real, since then I have felt nothing for boys but see them as bunch of ungrateful pigs, but Gabriel is an exception since the last blue moon.

When he pulled up in the lunch venue we had fixed, I took my time to look at him, He was The finest creature I have ever laid my eyes on, like he was carefully and specially sculpted by God, He looked like the direct defendants of the Greek gods with his dark complexion and killer-eyes. I wouldn't mind kissing his soft lips if he had made a move.

His voice during the conversation was mind blowing, he was the best conversationalist I'd ever met, every thing he did, his smile, his body moves created butterflies in my stomach, when he said about the walk way incident, I felt bad and kinda surprised that I had seen him in campus before and didn't steal him since.

I am yet to ask about his relationship status, but sure, he has to be single or any girl that is stealing my man, will have to pay for it.

After when we left the lunch place, I didn't want to loose sight of him, I had dropped him off in his apartment, I didn't move immediately, I thought I would here him say something like " care to see my apartment? ", but he managed to say a sweet goodbye and left, what a bad expectation that never came.

I drove to christie's house, where I supposed charity will be, I was afraid of telling them about Gabriel, since we have sworn not to date again after we had the same similar cases peartaining our past relationships, so I decide to keep it to my self.

" babes what's up? " ..

"Mels, you wasted time though, did you go to somewhere before coming here, your mom said you left the house since 12:30?" ..christie asked. .

" well I went to school to submit assignment first and the lecturer wasted my time " ... I lied .

" I thought I saw your car around the ice-cream hut today, was that you? " .... charity asked from the blue.

" Erm, why do you think am the only one driving a blue Porsche?, maybe that's someone else " ... I comfortably lied again and started laughing.

" please can you people stop questioning your last born? " .. I said out sarcastically waving the topic off.

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GABRIEL'S POV
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Since after my first lunch date with Lina, we have been talking everyday, she wakes me up from sleep sometimes and I talk her to bed at nights.

It was hard convincing Henry to atleast accept that I like her, Hillary was not a problem as he keeps seeing me as an hero who had gotten a girl nobody in the campus was able to, Henry who has kept his misogynist game so tight was still firm on his stand, he dislikes her, I just hoped he will get to like her when she starts coming around.

On a Saturday afternoon, after I had finished washing and cleaning my little apartment, I don't a call from Lina.

" are you free? " ...her voice went.

" yes sure, I just finished my chores " .. I quickly replied.

" let's sit out at the ice-cream hut again please? ".... she pleaded, the fact that she had misses me was showing on her voice.

" okay sure, I will be there in 15 minutes " ....i assured.

I took my bath and wore a black trouser with a white polo trying the be as simple as I can, I have been thinking of asking her out, I knew we were better than friend zone, but I was waiting for the right time, and then I thought I should.

I went straight to the flower house and picked a fine rose with great fragrance and hid inside my school bag, and then headed to the hut.

We coincidentally arrived at same time, we hugged and locked out hands together, finding our way to inside the hut, we sure looked like newly wedded couple.

We spoke as we munched down the ice-cream not until she threw the question.

" do you have a girlfriend? ... we didn't talk about this the last time, I only told you about mine ".... she asked , her face a little curious, but sure she wasn't expecting me to say yes.

"Erm does faith of elementary three count? , we shared crayons, played the daddy and mommy, cooked sand with no fire and had many dolls as children " ... I answered laughing, she couldn't hold it back, she was laughing too before I came up again.

" well I have wanted to love though, but the last girl I tried loving didn't give me the chance to,so I let it slide and since then, I have been single ".. I honestly replied.

" who wouldn't want your love? , some girls are just dumb, they brain cells can be compared with that of a rhezus monkey "...she replied.

I laughed , I thought of asking her out, bringing out the flower I have got but nope I will have to call her on a dinner date and make the proposal, this is her date, I will do that tomorrow night.

" will you be free tomorrow, for a dinner date? "... I requested

" Erm, sure I will make my mom allow me go, sure I will "...... she replied.

" okay 7pm, Best's restaurant " ....

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Written by chidera chokolate
©oracle

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                             MELINA 

                             Episode 8

                        


I was supposed to leave work at 12pm , but my replacement wasnt at work on time , she came at 15minutes to 1pm , before I had to go home to prepare , I knew I was going to be late , but I tried to be fast so I can catch up , with hope that she is not gonna come early based on her Calibre .


At exactly 1pm , I had her call , she was sitting there already .


" Hello gabriel  whatsup?"...her sweet voice went on air just as I was about to put on my shoes.


"Lina , are you there ?"....I asked expecting her to give a negative answer .


"I have been here since 10minutes to 1pm though , where are you ?" ...she surpried me ,  I believed the school notorious Melina will fix a date with me and be there earlier before time .


" The lecturer didn't finish class on time , so I was delayed , I am sorry , I am on my way though , I should be there before the expiration of five minutes , don't be angry "...I stated .


"Okay , take your time "


I huriiedly left the house to the ice cream hut , when I got there , she was in a fine tight blue gown , she dressed like a goddess , it was obvious she dressed to impress , but she really impressed , her dress showed her amazing body curves , her makeup was peferct , I have never seen her this beautifully made up before .


"Hey" ...She broke my thoughts with her breath taking voice .


"I know am a bad person , but I can explain , sorry for standing you up a lil , the lecturer....."


"Don't worry Gabriel , the good thing is that you are here now , sit let's take ice cream and talk , you are welcome " ...she cuts me amidst my words .



"But why the sudden change of attitude", I kept on asking my self , I was not even sure if she remembered I was the guy at the walk way ," maybe she doesn't know  ".


" So what do you take , I asked her ?"...I had carried small money .


"You don't have to get something for me , I brought us out so keep calm and allow me handle my date " ...she said smiling .


"So what do you take " ... She asked , I can read her lips and imagine it on mine , I imagined how soft it would be , and then I come to my senses .


"Erm any chocolate ice cream, I will take "... I managed to say .


"I like chocolate ice creams too , we have something in common I think "...she said as she stood up to go get us ice cream .


As she was walking to get the ice cream, I took my time to take a good look at her , and ohh she is very beautiful, her catty walking steps , everything about her was amazing , I never believed I will have a girlfriend real soon, and I never imagined falling for someone I had a bad encounter with in the first meeting .



"So tell me , about you? "..she asked starting a conversation.


"Well there is nothing interesting about my life , I am just a normal student , I am 19 though , I do civil law and I have just two friends here , I seldom relate with people , people are dumb shaa ..." I explained avoiding saying about my family and my father .


"What about your parents and siblings ?"...she asked, the question I was praying she doesn't ask .


" they are fine , they are just civil servants working hard to get their only son through school " .....I said before moving on o ask questions so that she doesn't ask further questions.


"So tell me about you ?" ...I asked 


" I am Lina , I think that sounds good , even though it's better when it is coming from you, I am 18, I am here for history and international relationship, I have two female friends , I am naturally  rude but my hatred for boys grew for some reason shaa  , boys are wicked though ,and I don't relate with people much because I feel we ain't in same class "....she stated smiling .


"For some reason ?" ...I asked with curiosity.


"Yes , I have had a boyfriend but he never loved me , he had the guts to bring a girl to the house I rented for him , I helped him get a job through my father's connection and he paid me back with sleeping with a low class girl , since then , I have this believe that boys are ungrateful".....she stated bitterly .


"So that's why you acted like that towards me at the walk way the day I stepped on you ?"..I asked smiling , the look on her face showed she doesn't remember.


" Wait , you were the guy I and my friends assulted at the walk way ?' ..she asked , her face on the ground , I could see her face defining remorse .


"Gabriel I am sorry , please forgive me , I am really sorry , I don't have anything to explain but I am really sorry ".... She pleased holding my hands .


I was melted by the softness of her palms 


"I am over it already , don't worry  lina , we are cool " ...I said , trying to make her smile .


"So tell me about your parents and siblings "... I asked trying to swerve the emotional drama .


"They are fine , my dad is senator though , so he doesn't say here with us , he stays at some senate arena at the federal senate base ,my mom owns the famous casino center in town , and I am equally the only surviving child after I lost my senior sister last year "....she said .


"Sorry for your lost " ....I said, sounding sympathetic.


We spoke about school , we spoke at length laughed at every joke , acted like we knew for ages .


We left the lunch place at 3pm , I was escoting to pick a taxi when she stopped at the car pack , and pressed a remote for a blues porshe .

 

"Is that your mom's car ? " ..I asked as I was surprised to see the car I always see in television.

 

"Nope it's mine , get in let me drop you please "...she replied smiling.


" Nope ,I can find my way from here " ..I said , avoiding to show how timid I was .


"Please Gabriel , this is a favour , will you turn me down ?..."  She pleaded .


"Okay" ... I agreed reaching for the door that I had difficulty with opening, but I still opened it against my timidity .


She drove , we didn't talk much in the car as I was just giving her directions, she stopped  me in front of my house , I managed to say a fainty " take care of yourself, bye" before I alighted.


She didn't reply as she was just watching me .


When I got to my apartment, I found Henry and Hillary playing games with my Xbox , when I entered .


"Where were you since dude ?" Henry asked


"He had a date , I guess , what will take him out in this afternoon that he's no lectures and no work " .... Hills added laughing .


They both didn't turn as their gaze was fixed on the television.


"Well Hills is right , I had a date with someone you people don't want to hear "...I said 


" Who!" .. two of them said together facing me and leaving the game .


"Erm Melina"...I said under my breath .


"What!!!!! That girl , that girl that is rude on boys on campus , please how did it happen , which charm did you use , who suggested the date " .... Hills who was oblivious about my encounter with her asked surprised.


" You are insane " ...Henry said and turned back to the game .




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Written by Chidera chokolate 

©Oracle

This is another episode,  we have reached to the point I should be introducing other main characters POVs.


Maybe you have not read a story of different POVs. 

 POV means point of view,  like I have been writing on Gabriel's POV,  so I will be introducing MELINA's POV,  Henry's and Hillary's... 


Henry and Hillary's POVs will be shorts and surmarised but MELINA's will be detailed and long,  because she is the antagonist or the second character. 


I just hope you enjoy it. 


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                               MELINA 

                              Episode 7


"hey bro!!  " 

" I am back to school you dumb ass just get your Ass here, fetch Hills too " ..


"welcome back bro,  I will be on my away asap,  just hope there is chocolates for the boys ".... I replied excitedly. 


when I got to Henry's house , I met him offloading,  I am always there before Hills who takes his time to prepare to please the ladies,  I have started my part time work immediately school just started and I was off for the afternoon. 


"How are you bro"

I asked after the long "welcome back " hug. 


" I am all good....God you are getting fat,  what's the secret,  please tell me so I can add it in my to-do list " ....he teased. 


" you should be the one I should be asking that .....you mofo!! " ... I teased back. 


We were discussing about the holiday,  throwing up and down clothes and jumping on the bed,  I had missed the play, not too long,  the door went ajar and Hills walks in like a newly admitted idiot. 


" you both haven't grown up yet " ...he asked laughing and pointing at us. 


" look at this matured baby, come give me a hug bro, I have missed you" .... Henry replied as I was busy laughing .


I wanted to tell them about me and Lina ,  but the fear of Henry's reaction Didn't allow me to, I remembered his reaction during the exams time,  I don't want that again so I kept it to me and me alone. 


" I met Susan on my way here and she asks asked of you "... Hills cuts the both of us off by surprise. 


"What did you just say? "...i asked pretending not to hear,  so that he will repeat what he said. 


" you both heard me right,  I think Henry did,  if he did,  then there is no need repeating myself "..... he said,  as I turned to look at Henry who has this red face already. 


" will you not tell me about that silly girl in this life again or I will be tempted to kick you out of my house "..... Henry threatened. 


Hills let out a big laugh which surprised we both,  before he said something. 

" okay bro, you are just refusing to accept what is there "...



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Henry's POV..... 


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When Hills spoke about Susan,  I wasn't angry,  I just didn't want to have a thing with girls after what my sister has done,  I have encountered Susan so many times and she has been a conviction but I don't need my sister in my life. 


Outside the fact that she slept with  some guy on my parents matrimonial bed,  but she has been jumping on every dick she meets and I took that to be how every girl behaves. 


I have been low key, watching and monitoring Susan, she is smart and I don't see her with boys outside the "hey" " hy", to her I am her worst enemy but I know I have been a secret stalker. 


I just couldn't allow her so easily,  what if she has just been covering up, I better keep being rude and get rid of nonsense. 


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Gabriels POV cont.... 

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When Hills made that statement, the reaction Henry gave to it wasn't what I expected,  he just silenced it off,  I know he was in thoughts but I just overlooked the whole drama. 


" so you are kicking off school tomorrow " .. I asked Henry trying to change the topic. 


" Yaya,  you guys should tell me how boring school has been without me? " ...he said covering up his face with a fake smile,  he just wanted us to get rid of the topic. 


" school has been Cool,  just that hills has been a hot flirt this days,  and the lecturers are becoming more annoying,  and oh yes!!  Your dumb coursemates and their low dramas,  imagine your class two couldn't spell "IMAGINATION " ....."  I explained laughing 


" you must be a clown for including me in this story, by the way flirts are smart people " ....Hills defended himself. 


" LMFAO you both are just stupid, well tomorrow  let's rock it down there" ... Henry said. 

" and guess what?! "...he added 



" you know how bad am at guessing?  , and you know Hills is bad at guessing too , so tell us  " ... I said with a chuckle. 


" nothing big,  I got us chocolates ".... he said laughing at our high hopes.. 


"Bleep you bro!!!!!? " ...Hills couldn't hold his laughter again. 


" that's foul language " ... Henry replied, bringing out the chocolates. 


" son of a bitch,  get it here " ...Hills snatched it. 


He likes chocolates above all. 


When I got home, I have been thinking on wether to open up to my friends,  about me and Mels or to just keep quite till everything falls in place , I know that Henry really hates her but I am seeing my self falling for her,she talked to  me,  she collected,  the way she talked and her smiles showed positive vibes,  just then one thought came " she has not called yet " , what if she never really meant that day?  


Just then my phone light popped and my phone cried. 

A strange number and I picked up. 


" hello " ... I said gently awaiting introduction. 


" hello, I am speaking with Gabriel right? "


" yes You are " 


" okay,  it's Lina, sorry I didn't call since then"


"Ohh!  , Lina,  how are you? " 


My mind flipped,  she called her self Lina.


" I have been okay,  we can have lunch tomorrow please? "


"Erm, okay,  what about you  choose  a venue?


" Erm okay show up let's take ice-cream at the ice-cream hut,  1pm."


" okay I will be there " ... I  Assured her




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Written by chidera chokolate 

©oracle

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                                MELINA 

                               Episode 6



Exams just ended today, I just came out of the hall, trying to catch up with work, was among the first set of people to leave the hall and I was already late for work, so I had to move fast.


Henry earlier had said he will be travelling in two days, so I would meet him the next day against his traveling day,  I am not traveling because of work,  it's two months now,  and I had been sending their thousand Naira to my mom and saving 20 for myself,  no one needs to tell me that I have my apartment rent to pay and my school debts to clear,  food has been no problem since I eat free at work. 


Life is so cruel. 


"Hey "

I heard this slim familiar voice as someone tapped my back. 


"Susan Whatsup, smart girl, you left the hall early too? " ..... I said with a friendly smile. 


" yes yes, please can you do me a favour? "..she asked with this pitiful face,  and sure I wouldn't wanna deny her what she wants this time seeing such face. 


"Okay,  what's it? " 


" I don't know but I seem to like Henry, but he hates me so much,  and I am not okay about it " ....


"Lol, you don't have to worry so much,  he doesn't hate you,  he has this bad shits with women, and he hates every woman except his mom "....i tried comforting her. 


"So he doesn't have a sister? Or what?,  I have cried bitterly about it each time he embarrasses or snubs me "....


"Sorry love, ".... I said avoiding to let the sisters story out of the bag. 


"Can you help me talk to him or can you give me his number? ".....she pleaded me. 


" I am sorry,  I can't,  you don't really know the problem this will create amongst us,  I can only try to talk to him, but giving you his number is as good as impossible "..... I said bitterly. 


I could see her face react to disappointment but I can't stand having issues with someone that is like a brother to me because of a girl he seems not to pick interest on. 


"Sorry Susan I gotta go, are you traveling? "


" yes I should, no peoplem Gabriel,  I will keep hitting " ..she replied with a sigh of relief. 


" okay, take care of you "... I managed to say before dashing to the road. 


The next day,  I tried my best to meet up with Henry before he travels, when I got to his house he was packing and arranging his room, so I had to play a helpful brother. 


" have you bid your girlfriend Susan good bye? "...  I said teasingly, trying to bring up the discussion .


" why will you say that? " ...he fired back at me " I sure don't like this joke " ..he stated bluntly. 


"Stop being so uptight brother,  something in me tells me that you guys will click, it's just a matter of time,  you don't have to use because of what your sister did and label everyone same "... I said, sounding serious a bit. 


"Just let me be like this,  you don't know the pain of what my sister did " ..he added after letting out a sarcastic laugh. 


"I know how you feel man,  but you gotta let nature change that mindset " .... I pressed back 


"It's okay, just let this slide,  I know she is beautiful and all of that but.... " he ended up shaking his head "let it slide now "..


" okay bro " .... I said. 


He admitted she is beautiful which shows that he likes her but what the sister has done has eaten so deep in him that he doesn't hate girls that much but afraid of what they can do. 



"What were you guys talking about " ...comes the voice of Hills. 


Hills is from this town and he is travelling to no where. 


" you dumbass, I thought you wouldn't show up " ...Henry questioned him shading the question off. 


" why won't I, when someone like you is leaving town,  I have to stay with you throughout today and escort you to park tomorrow, you sure know I will miss you, Susan's package  " ... he said laughing...


" you are a clown " ... I said as I couldnt control the laughter "but wait, Susan's package, how? ".... I asked surprised. 


The look on Henry's face wasn't it, he sure needs an explanation. 


" I have been standing at the door, eavesdropping to the convo going on before I opened the door,  I sure heard when he admitted she is beautiful,  Shaa don't worry brothers secret " ...he said,  laughing amidst words. 


I was now enjoying the scene and expecting henry to say something. 


" stop hills, just allow it slide, that was a slip of tongue " .....henry said and bent to start putting his clothes in the box. 


We stayed,  gisted and laughed, ate the remaining provisions that Henry has in his cupboard claiming that it will spoil before he comes back. 




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The first day in school, after a long holiday, work has not being easy throughout the holidays,   but I have been able to save up a little cash, I have not being able to meet hills because as school was closed, my boss demanded I work full time,  he allowed me work part-time and still paid me a full-time payment. 


I had told him my predicament though. 


Henry was not back yet and hills who I had called earlier promised to be in school but he has being complaining about traffic. 


I was sitting at the walk way,  waiting for hills when the blonde girl showed up,  this time she was walking alone and I had time to look at her. 


Beautiful she is, her half white eyes appears to be more sexy on a normal than when she is in her lionlike state, he nose beautifully pointed, her dark comexioned silky skin, her wafer thing body and her decanter shaped waist, and this catty walking step. 



"Hey, the guy at the exam hall right?" She broke my thoughts, what I never expected was she talking to me. 


"Yes,  I am Gabriel though ".. I managed to say, trying to be comfortable. 


" I am MELINA" she said with a smile,  letting out her hand to shake me. 


Indeed she has this killer smile I must confess.


" I can call you Lina? , will you permit me to? "... I humbly asked 


" you will be the only person calling me that, my friends calls me Mels for short,  but the Lina is sounding cool,  thank you for the monika" ... she said , letting out that cute smile again. 


" why don't you sit? " .... I requested 


" sorry,  I wish I can but,  I am really rushing to catch up with my friends,  but what about having lunch someday with you?  Please? ".... she asked. 


" okay,  no problem then ".... I said with a smile. 


" let me take your  number,  I will give you a call " she said before leaving .



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©oracle

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MELINA
Episode 5

Exams is on Monday , I have been unable to cover everything that was taught through out the semester , combining work and school had been a great task to deal with , being a pastry shop server has never been what I opt for ,but I kept on doing it for the sake of my father .

I had been going for night classes to cover up the lapses, Henry has been of great help whenever am at work place , he never liked the idea of me getting a work in first year but I convinced him to it , with the excuse that I need to help my parents pay for my apartment.

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"023!!"
"I am here sir"
The invigilator said as he pointed at a sit that is after the first row.

I sat down , and after 15minutes the exams kicked , logic has been a hard course to crack , we were writing,the hall quite , not until the door was left ajar and a girl with a blonde hair walked in, chewing gum and showing off .

I could remember her , Mels .
"But does she take this course? , I havent seen her in any of the classes though " ...i said amidst my thoughts.

"My friend are you for this exams ?"....The invigilator questioned as she stood still .

"Yes sir .." she replied , throwing the gum from the window .

"Why are you coming by this time ,this is exams started by 10 am ,what's the time by your watch ?" ....the invigilator questioned so mean .

"Sir I couldn't make it to school on time, traffic has been hell " ....she replied.. for the first time I am seeing her act like a human being, could it be that her stubbornness is limited to students?

"Melina promise, I warn you, don't ever come late to the exams hall again, I might allow you write this one but I won't if it happens again " .... the invigilator stated strictly.

"Okay sir"
She replied with a good manner, wow heaven is real.

The invigilator pointed towards the vacant sit adjacent to mine after giving her the answer booklets and the question paper , instructing her to come and sit there.

"How dare you look at me like that you son of a bitch"......she shouted at a boy that I think wanted to take a glance at her.

Just few minutes she was cool to the invigilator, and then she has turn lion within a blink , I really didn't understand such bipolar.

"You have thirty minutes left to submit "
The coarce voice of the bald head old man of an invigilator broke the pen to paper noise of the hall.

I looked at her and she is yet to write a thing, I had completed mine skipping number five which seemed so hard to knot.

"15mins more " ...the voice came again.

She is not writing yet, I won't forgive myself if I allow her carry over this course, but the willingness to help was being weighed down by the thoughts of my first encounter with her, and who knows she might act same in the hall, she is all round bitchy.

I was scared but the "10minutes more " from the lecturer pushed me to talking to her.

"Hey. ...you have not written a thing and we will go in few minutes, mind if I help? , I know you are good at shouting at boys buy just allow me help you" .....i spoke under my nose making sure the invigilator doesn't hear me.

" can you mind your business ? , if I fail, how does it affect your poor life? " .....she replied harshly, a little bit up in her voice.

"Two of you should stand up ".....thats the voice of the invigilator.

We stood quietly.

"What are you people discussing about? "...he asked.

"Sir.... "
She began, immediately she spoke, my heart sank, I was expecting the worst.
"He begged for my pen, he said his own has issues, and I said he shouldn't disturb me in the exam hall ".
She coined it out.

I was shocked, I never expected that.

"Ohhhhh, why not tell me instead of disturbing her? Gabriel? " ...the invigilator said before he brought a pen from his pocket and
"Take this pen, you two should sit down "...he said, handing me the pen ".

We sat back.

" thank your goddamn Ass, I don't know the force that pushed me to saving your stupid Ass "....she muttered

" Thank you, that was a surprise package, but will you allow me return the favour? " ....i asked with a chuckle and swapping her paper without permission.

" are you mad? ".....she asked looking at me like I stole her money.

" I am not mad, just keep being cool for the next five minutes please, so he won't send us out. ".... I managed to say Slowly.

"Okay, I can only add ten minutes more! You guys should take your time " ...the invigilator stated, after many students had pleaded for extra time.

Before the expiration of ten minutes I was able to get half of her work done, and gave her the booklet back as the invigilator stared collecting.

she said she didn't say a thing, she just kept mute and submitted before she let out a silent thank you and walked out.

"you exchanged papers with her inside the hall, I was watching you both , is that your new crush? "
Henry asked?

"Nope bro, she didn't write a thing so I helped her"..
I stated

" I guess she is not in our department, don't you notice we were much? , their department offers same course with ours "...henry said.

" do you know the girl at the walk way?, she is the one " ... I spoke with a smile.

"What!!!?, are you mad??, why would you do that "...henry fired at me with an angry face, his anger was well expressed this time.

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MELINA
Episode 4

My phone rang after the stress of the day and it was my mum .

"Mom what's it?"
I screamed as I could hear her cry , she was sounding like someone was dead but I wished i assumed on falsehood.

"Your father .....your father "

"My father what?"....I said quickly as every atom of patience in me had disappeared.

Before I could spell "what" she had hung , i became worried , and I called Henry asap .

"Henry ...I need to travel right now ,my mum just called and she ain't sounding nice ,please cover up for me , when I am back I will tell you everything, and how it went ...thank you ." I rapd it all up without allowing him say a thing , I hung , gathered few clothes and took the night bus .

As I was sitting in the bus , I was thinking and over thinking .
"Could it be that dad is dead !?
"What about my education?

I tried my mom line again and it was switched off .

When I got home , no one was at home except Linda .

Linda is the daughter of my late aunty , she has been staying with us since when her mother died and her daddy married another .

"Linda what's happening!"
I asked as I rushed into the compound like someone who was being chased .

"Broda!, Your dad had an accident with his bike as he was coming back from market , he has Being taken to the general hospital beside the market square "...she said with tears .

"Okay ...keep my bag let me rush , don't cry yet , papa will be okay , I assured her with a shattered heart .."

I ran towards the east direction of the town ,as I approached the hospital , I could hear my mum's crying voice , immediately I opened the gate , momma rushed towards me .

"Two million naira ,my son , two million,where will I get that type of money , will I steal? , what will I do !...." She lamented bitterly as she fell on me .

"Mama don't worry, she will be fine "
I tried so hard to console her ,hiding my own emotions .

"Where is the doctor in charge ?"
I asked ,as the nurse looking at our emotional scene led me to the room ,my dad was admitted .

When I met the doctor ,he took me to his office , so we could talk .

"My son , your dad's leg is seriously damaged , we have saved his life but he has to undergo a surgery before he can be on his feet again , here is the x-ray.......

He handed me a black cabon with a white smoked figures on it , before he continued .

"...... To get that leg straight and strong again we will need the sum of two million naira , or else he will be on wheel chair till he leaves this world " ...

I was dumbfounded, what to say wasn't there , I wanted to say something but I ended up closing my mouth after opening it.

"But he is alive ?"
I managed to ask , a question the facial expression on the doctor's face showed "unexpected" and "unbelievable".

"Yes , just that he won't be able to walk "

"Does the surgery have a limited time that it can't work out again ?"....I asked with a low tone .

"Yes , at the expiration of two years , you can't do a thing again ." The doctor stated with pity .

"But I can be paying in installments? Maybe a hundred thousand a month when I pay up to half of the money , you can start ?".....I asked with hope , but how do I even get a hundred thousand to pay every month ,I don't even own a job , and I was not prepared to tell anyone about it , not even henry .

"Boy....we don't run it like that , but out of impulse , I feel I should help you , so I can allow you do it that way " ......he said with a lil smile .

"Thank you sir , I appreciate"
I said standing up and giving a handshake with my cold vibrating hand .
" I am Gabriel .

"You are welcome
"Doctor John .
He said as he shook my hands .

I left the office to my mom , and explained to her what the doctor said , I told her I was going to get a part time job ,at the end of the month we add it up together on a 70:30 ratio and pay .

After two days , we got dad home ,mom had gotten a wheel chair for him , he has to stop work , and the source of my education funding is limited and the only option is to get a part time to cover up .

When I got back to school the next week , I went to Henry's house to check on notes , assessments and assignments.

"Bro what's up , what happened ?"
Henry asked without allowing me sit down .

"Nothing really , she was bitten by a scorpion in the farm , you know women , they are good at this drama ish ..."
I managed to lie , struggling so hard with my face not to show it .

"Lol , momma's are funny" ...he said laughing .

"That's it bro ".....I replied with a short laugh that was not coming from my heart .

"What's up with school ?"
I asked ,trying to swerve the topic .

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MELINA

Episode 3

I and Henry went to shop masks and get ready for the bonfire night , I have set the clothes I will wear , a black top and a black trousers , I am to fetch a black mask and lock it up with a black shoe , I want to appear Halloween to celebrate bonfire .

I ended up getting a bat man face while Henry got the joker's mask , things are costly here though , how would they sell a mask of 100 naira at the rate of 500 naira ?.

From there we went down to the closest pastry shop to have lunch .

"So tell me Henry , have you had a girl friend before ?"
I asked as I took a bite from my donut .

"Ermmm...I have never had any"
He said , taking bites after bites .

Surprised, I started recalling , that he had never mentioned about any girl , and I can vividly remember what happened between him and Susan .

Susan had wanted to greet him as a course mate , but he left her hand hanging , rudely snubbing her for the next handshake that was coming from Hilary .

I was surprised, but I had decided not to talk about it till this day .

"So you have never had a girl , even a girl that dashed you crayons ?"
I asked , trying to sound funny .

He let out a chuckle before he cleared his throat .

" I wasn't born like this naturally, because of my sister , I don't like girls , they disgust me , they are low humans, they don't think straight , they are just drama queens whose brains can be compared to rhezus monkeys , get near them and your IQ points are dropping "

He stated with all atom of seriousness.

"What about your mom?"

I smiled and asked , awaiting the best answer of the century .

"My mom is not a woman , she is different from what I see outside , sometimes I wonder if she was of this earth "

He stated .

"Please don't make me laugh....

I said , laughing already , before throwing another question.

"so what's up with your sister?"

"Yes , Lillian, she is among the reasons I loath on girls, she slept with a man on my parents matrimonial bed, my dad had no option but to disown her , I am the only son though and currently the only child "..he said as he took the last bite .

" Ohh! No wonder you did that to Susan without any rethink . And the girls drama too ., Now I get why you don't talk to girls ,shaa one day a girl will break those boundaries"

I said , with hope avoiding to ask more about Lillian .

"Till then , If it will ever happen "

He said , with a sigh , I thought he was going to return the question but he didn't , maybe girls talk don't interest him , or maybe it reminds him of his sister, so I let it be .

We cleared our table and arranged to meet at school gate by 7pm to go for the bonfire night , then we parted to our separate ways.

At some minutes to 7, I was dressed, I went close to the mirror , looked at it and put on my mask to see how it goes , and yes perfect !, Bat man in the making , I put out my phone to call Henry to be sure he is done .

I walked down the school gate, holding my mask on my hand while waiting for Henry, students were passing in different costumes and different masks style, till Henry pulled up.

"dude you ain't time conscious "
I said with a smile, slapping his back head.

"sorry bro, traffic got me this time "
He apologized.

We started walking down to the school square, on reaching, we could here music and a heap of firewoods set ablaze in the middle of dancing overjoyed freshers.

We weren't settled when Hilary handed us red cups with the statement "the nerds are here "

"Hills what's up? "
I threw up at him

"am cool bro.
"never thought you and Henry honour school parties, I am really surprised and happy to see you guys here "
He said, making us feel fly.

"well we are here, to catch fun "
Henry cut with a big smile.

"let the fun begin! "
Hillary finalized and loosed the bottle of champagne that he was holding.

We walked around the arena, gisting and laughing at people, some attires were really funny, it was obvious that some students were dumb, when it comes to dressing, some were even making out in public, the new lovers, it was fun till I had set my eyes on them again.

I became uncomfortable.
I didn't still mind as my mask got me covered, everyboy was trying to talk to them and they had been declining with insults, and making fun of any boy that comes near them, I decided to let my mind off them and catch fun.

We played games, the three of us, Hillary had become our friend, he is our stupid friend, he acts like a clown, and we enjoyed every bit of him, he started being smarter when he started moving with us.

But hills is a player, a very big flirt, changing girls has never being a thing with him, but when he is with us, he acknowledges Henry's presence, no girl comes around.

We played the monopoly, and the words game, we were still on the game when a tiny soothing voice cut us short.

"can I join the game? "

We all paused and watched towards the direction, to notice a masked well shaped goddess standing right in front us , by the voice, we recognized her to be Susan.

"well you can't "
Henry stated harsh and blunt.

I felt for the girl , I could feel her pain, what if it turns out to be that she likes Henry, she doesn't know what she was falling for.

"okay...
She said out faintly, sounding embarrassed and rejected.

I couldn't call her back as it was going to bring up issues I don't want between me and Henry so I decided to allow it slide, but I was tempted to.

We continued with our games, we played till we got exhausted with laughter, and we all headed to our various house to get prepared for classes the next day.

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Written by chidera chokolate
©oracle.

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MELINA

Episode 2

"Are you mad??"

She sounded terror, more like a thunder storm ,I could see every strand of her hair standing , she had catapulted to her rage , and she successfully dragged the attention of every student in the walk way to us .

"I am sorry "

I managed to say after being freaked out ,I tried so hard to sound sympathetic,trying to fix the emotions in between the words .

"Shut the Bleep up!!"

She resounded, more fierce this time and coming close .

"How dare you ?"
"Do you know how much this shoes cost ?"

She stated , pointing down to her shoes .

"Look at this poor thing "

She said to her clique, pointing her hands on me as I lost every bit of manhood .

I felt embarrassed, I wished i was walking with Henry ,he is a misogynist ,he wouldn't tolerate such scene from a girl .

Thoughts had started flowing in and out , I had regretted why I even had to take the walk way .

Every body who had been on watch didn't interfere , instead they were given me signs that I should apologize and keep quite .

"I am really sorry ,I didn't mean to step on you ,people were much and I was trying my best not to step on anyone "

I honestly stated .

"Babes leave the poor boy ,you can see that he doesn't have a thing to offer ,he is not worth your shouts "

One of the three-woman clique said with a big sigh , that's the shortest of them .

"Yes ,Christie is right , Mels just allow the idiot go ,he looks new and doesn't have a clue of who we are"

The fair one amongst them stated.

I don't really know who they are ,but I swear ,I don't really wanna meet them again ,they are arrogant ,proud and intimidating, people around showed that , the clique is well known and as well ,fears in the school premises , they might be the college's notorious three.

I was on thoughts when she broke in

" I will allow you get away with your dirty foot , you low life idiot , you seem not to know us , next time you have to look at faces before stepping your dirty foot on them !!"

She shouted and left with her excorts .

I was just standing like a statue with teary eyes , when I felt a hand on my shoulder .

And that was Henry

"Bro.
I managed to say .

"Gab.
"What's up ?

He asked looking confused and worried at why my face was like that .

"We need to talk .
I said as I shifted him to the next pillar .

" A girl Just assaulted me because I stepped on her shoes …"

I paused before I continued .

"She even called me a lowlife and mocked my poor ass ".

"And you let her get away with it ?"

Henry asked looking surprised, and wanting to hit me for not being a man .

" I just had to , I don't want troubles , and with the kinda intimidation I saw in their eyes ,I sure don't want to encounter them again in this school "

I said out carefully , counting my words , and fixing every bit of honesty in em.

"Them?
"How many are they ?

Henry asked , fisting his hands in his arms , with this "I will get them " look on his face .

"They are three of them "
I said out faintly

"urghh!! I wish I can just set my eyes on them right now "
He shouted with a grin ,hitting the wall.

I urged him to forget about them ,it was pretty hard but I tried my best to convince him that it's my case and that I have decided to let it slide.

After much talk, he gave up with a fast "okay" and we moved for the next class .

In the history class , I couldn't listen to the boring lecturer that was cold-talking on the Nigerian civil war .

The events of the day repeatedly played on my head , the thoughts of who they are , and what gives them such moral , but I wished i never meet them again .

"Tomorrow's Friday and the fresher's bonfire night , all should be masked according to stickers around the school "

Our class rep stated out in the class as the lecturer left .

"Are you coming ?"

Henry asked from my right side .

"Yaya sure"

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Written by Chidera chokolate

©Oracle