Valerie
I got home from lectures, exhausted, tired and lazy. I went to lectures from Zahrah's house because that was basically where I spent the night yesterday.
I went to my sister's room to check up on her, if she was home. Getting there, I saw her on a white fitted gown, sprawled out on her bed. Seems like she went out late last night. I decided to leave her to rest. I went into the kitchen to prepare something. I checked the cabinets and the only easy, ready to make food I could see was noodles. So I made it and grabbed a bottle of coke from the fridge to take it down.
I used the opportunity to check my IG account, I was not as popular as my sister on IG with people following me around but still I had something. I went off the app and concentrated on my food. Few minutes later, Nessa walked past me into the kitchen. She didn't even acknowledge my presence. It seemed like she was still angry with me, but it's been three days already. She soon came out of the kitchen with toast bread on a plate with orange juice as she strolled into the sitting room where I sat. The TV had been off since I was there but when she sat down she reached for the remote and turned it on. She scanned various channels and settled for a series, Lion's Den.
Once I was done eating, I took my plate to the sink and washed it. I went into my room and took my laptop ready to download some movies. When I was done downloading, I watched Squid Game. I soon received a message from my phone.
Heyy. I didn't know who it was because it was an unknown number so I ignored it.
So it's true what they say about you. Feisty babe. Anyways I'm Femi. Does the name ring a bell. ?.
Femi?? Femi... Femi?? Ohhh Femi. The guy from that party. Zahrah ..ohh
It doesn't. Prolly wrong number so goodbye. With that I blocked the number straight up and went back to my movie. I made a mental note to kill Zahrah when next I saw her. I was thirsty so I decided to go into the kitchen to grab some water. I passed the sitting room and saw Nessa laugh heartily to whoever she was making a call with. I've never seen her laugh so much. I missed those days when I used to be the one making her laugh this much. But then,I had to ruin everything. It's all my fault.
I took a glass, poured the bottled water into it and took a whole gulp. It was refreshing. I went back into the room. She was still smiling so much but I wondered who it was that made her smile. I highly doubt that it'd be Susan. I always hated that girl. Plus I think her relationship with my sister was one-sided. Which it definitely was.
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Vanessa POV
I woke up, feeling finally refreshed. I went to take a cold shower, then I felt hungry. So I went into the kitchen, I saw Neto on her phone, I just walked past her. I wasn't vexed about three days ago anymore. I just wanted her to come apologize. I'm tired of being the one apologizing.
Going into the kitchen, I was craving toast. So I made it and took a glass of orange juice. I went into the sitting room where she was. I knew she wouldn't watch TV, so I decided to turn it on as a distraction. She left as soon as she was done. A call came in from an unknown number, I picked it up. Unlike Neto, I always picked unknown numbers, who knows, it might a friend in need of help trying to call you in emergency times.
It was Dave, I was so elated. And we got talking. He was really funny and I kinda liked him. As a friend.
So how about we link up later on ??
Urhmm ...iono ..maybe
Ok, this week?? Are you busy this week?
Yh... remember, am a student?
Ohh true true. Maybe during the weekends ...like a weekend hangout?
No p...I'll see when am chanced.
Alrii....I've got work to do. I'll talk with you later. Maybe before I go to bed. Is that okay?
Yeah sure.
Nice. Byeee darl
Yh bye.
I clung the phone to my chest as if to protect our phonecall. I was falling for this guy. He was just to sweet. Honestly, I didn't think he'd call again.
I received another call. From Malik this time around. He spoke as soon as I picked it.
Hey baby
Hey
Ahan are you angry with me nii
Nop why would I be?
Because I bailed??
No am not. I've forgotten it sef. Anyways how are you?
Abeggi shift, assuming I didn't call you wouldn't even care to call and ask how I am.
I've been busy a week. Got a lot of projects that can't be left abandoned. Y'know I don't joke with my marks.
Yeah yeah I know. Ok, so how about we go out later in the evening?
Urhmm...iono..I'm kinda busy.
You're too busy for me??
Abeggi who you be?
Ouch. Pretty please. Let's just catch up on the old times.
Warrever. Alright. Where are we going to.?
Somewhere nice. You'll love it 100-100
Ok. Pick me up then
Yes milady
Fuuuuuu. I said chuckling.
He hung up and I went over to my IG page, discovered I had 20 more followers. I'm becoming a mini celeb. I checked the time 2.30pm. I had a class by 3 so I went to dress up.
I looked myself in the full length mirror in my room. I smiled at the thick lady in front of me. There was a time I hated this body. I took a lot of drinks just to slim down but now all those weren't in vain. I was dressed in simple black leggings that clung to my body like a second skin, with a yellow big polo that says *slay*. I slid my foot into my black flat slippers with gold chain on it. I carried my small bag, grabbed my phone and I was ready to go. I just applied my skin care lotion on my face again and smacked a little lip gloss and I was set. I walked out of the room and headed for the door. I was looking at the time on my phone when I bumped into a slender person. The person lost a little bit balance but steadied quickly. It was Valerie.
"I'm so sorry.... I didn't see you coming" But that sorry sounded like she was sorry for something else. I nodded and was ready to leave when she sidestepped me.
"I apologize for going all bitchy on you okay? I don't know what came over me. I apologize deeply." Is this girl for real. Too proud. I knew she wouldn't say sorry the normal. What does it take to say sorry?? I just nodded and left the house. I was already running late.
Immediately, after lectures, I was heading back home because I was having a slight headache. When I heard my name;
"Heyyyy, Nessa, heyyy, Nessa!!" I turned back. Lo and behold... Malik. I totally forgot about our date. He jogged up to my side.
"Where are you headed?"
"Home?"
"We had a plan, I'm driving you there. Let's get into the car" He dragged me to where he parked his car, his brand new 2021 Lexus. Must have cost a lot. Obviously.
We got into his car,and I dozed off immediately. I felt someone tap my hands. I opened them to see Malik's face so close to mine.
"Are you trying to kiss me right now?"
"Ewww no. But,... I don't mind though" I pushed him away
"Pervert oshi" he chuckled as I got down. I looked around.
"Chill, isn't this your house?"
"Yhup, get in"
"But you said.."
"Shhhh" he placed his fingers on my lips. "Get in" he grinned.
We walked into his house which was off-campus like ours. He lived here with his two of his friends though. I silently prayed none of them would be home.
Thankfully, it was just us. I sat on the couch in the living room and flipped through channels with the remote on my hands.
"Is Jemila here?"
"Impossible. Y'know how much she hates it here."
"Because of your friends naw. According to her they all look irresponsible and futureless" I said laughing.
"That girl is crazy. Like she has one. Anyways lemme go grab popcorn we're watching a movie"
"So...lemme get this straight. You dragged me from school just to get me in your pad watching a movie and grabbing popcorns. Are you normal"
"I think my previous actions already answers that question." With that, he left for the kitchen
He came back with two bowls full with popcorn and another bowl of icecream. We lay on the floor as he brought his laptop,connected a few things and we got started. It was an old horror film, Ouija afterwards we watched The Turning Point. Both were scary and sometimes I'd just bury my head in his shoulders whenever it got too scary for my liking. A few minutes into turning point, I slept off.
I felt a violent shaking, and I stirred from my sleep.
"What is it?? "
"Check your time" I brought out my phone and I gasped 9:20pm.
"It's too late. I've gotta go" I saw a call from Neto. I was beyond surprised but I picked it up.
Hey Nessa
Yeah?
Where are you? Its late already. Are you spending the night outside?
No, I was at a friend's place so I kinda slept off. I'm just waking up and I'm on my way.
Ok. Bye. She hung up not waiting for my reply. Typical Neto.
"Was that your boyfriend?"
"Yhup. "
"Funny how I haven't seen him before"
"Are you for real?? Well, that's because you don't need to"I replied sarcastically.
"Whatever. Let's get going"
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