𝓡𝓾𝓷𝔀𝓪𝔂𝓼 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓓𝓮𝓬𝓮𝓹𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 ✔︎

Chapter 4

IRENE

Making my way to the school's garden often referred to as love garden by the students, I took gentle strides. Everyone I passed by turned to look at me. Perks of being so famous.

It was a Tuesday and there wasn't going to be an assembly so I made my way to the garden where I would meet my friends. "Hey guys!" I said to them as I got to where they were. They took turns in giving me a hug and also returning my pleasantries.

I didn't see Theodore and I was relieved but I also couldn't help but wonder why he was absent. Maybe he left the school because of me.

You really think he'll leave the school because of your nasty behavior? My stupid subconscious mocked and I rolled my eyes.

And as though listening to my thought, Osaze spoke up. "Where is Theodore?" She asked no one in particular. "I haven't seen him this morning." "Oh, he told me he'll be a little late today." Zion said.

"Guess who just hit 900k followers on IG!" Olaedo squealed all smiles.

"Aww." I cooed and I went over to her and pulled her into a hug. Kiki just shook her head and returned to a novel she had on her laps. Desmond and Zion also gave her big hugs and Osaze didn't even look up from her laptop which was in front of her. She was seated on the soft grass. Thankfully, it wasn't wet because it didn't rain.

TY stood at the end smiling at Ola. Ola liked TY and I had a feeling he felt the same but they were just to shy to tell each other. "TY won't you congratulate her?" I asked arching a brow. He just smiled, walked up to her and pulled her into a hug and gosh I couldn't help but squeal. He whispered something to her ear. Probably saying congratulations.

I giggled at how flushed Ola looked. Shaking my head and looking away from the duo. My eyes landed on Desmond who had a scowl on his face.

I moved to where he stood. "Hey, what's wrong?" I asked in the softest voice ever. Desmond was one of the most important persons in my life and I cared about him a lot. He looked away from his phone and his gaze landed on me. In a split second, he handed his phone over to me and my eyes landed on the screen.

My brows were etched as I read the article.

Award winning model and actor, Irene Coker and Desmond Ukeme are rumored to be in a relationship. Below are a few photos that will keep you on your toes.

Beneath the writeup was several photos of Desmond and I. The one we took at AMVCA, and at Wizkid's birthday and so many others.

I rolled my eyes and handed the phone back to Desmond. "Just ignore them. It's not the first time anyway." I shrugged and Desmond took a seat on the concrete bench opposite the one Ola and Kiki were seated in.

"I know. But I don't think Mide will like to see this."

Kiki looked up from her novel. "Your girlfriend is cool. She knows you two are not a couple so you have nothing to worry about." she said and returned her gaze to the book.

"Yes she knows but I don't like the idea of this rumour going round."

"It's the impression you two give." Osaze said her gaze still on her laptop as she typed. "To the outside world, you two look like two people deeply in love but as your friends, we know that you two are just friends."

"Osaze do something to help them abeg and stop giving them lectures." Ola said while she pouted to take a photo.

Tell her!

Osaze looked up from her laptop.

Finally!!!

"I'll handle it don't worry." she said. "Oshey Kenny the blogger!" Olaedo hyped and Osaze just shot her a glare that said Shut- the -crack - up! She looked around to see if anyone overheard what Ola said. She sighed in relief when she didn't sight anyone close by.