Fourteen

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💛Unugwa💙

I watched as his car drove out of the street. My hands were fiddled around each other and was partly raised up, just in front of my tummy.

I was wearing a yellow singlet and a short black skirt. The stupid brother of mine came back with a grin

Anibe: she agreed to go on a date with me after she realized I lived here

He pointed to our house which was the biggest in the neighborhood

Me: stop asking random girls out

Anibe: she's not random. We attend the same university

Me: whatever

Anibe: so you wanna keep strolling? Or we should get back inside?

Me: let's keep strolling

I tucked my hand under his arm and we walked forward. My ankle was really better.. Tomorrow is already a Friday, but I'll still go to school. I can't stay here alone. The house will swallow me up

Me: why hasn't dad and grandma arrived?

Anibe: she's probably taking him round town, greeting relatives and friends. They might arrive tomorrow

Me: do you prefer USA to this place?

Anibe: US is full of vibes. This place is cool

Me: well US might be crazier than here, but I don't think this place is that cool. We just haven't seen the crazy part

Anibe: I do know one thing

Me: what

Anibe: that my kid sister is gonna get some guys crazy about her

Me: why do you say that?

Anibe: nothing sweetie

I chuckled and looked at him. Good, his earring is off.

We strolled for awhile then returned home. We ate dinner straight then I went to my room to rest. Mom and Anibe were in the living room talking while Chubi said he was gonna complete his homework.

As I dragged myself up the stairs, I remembered Andy

''still hurts right''

''Ugwa''

I smiled as I remembered the event.

When I saw him in his car, I was surprised. I even thought he lived in my street.

He looked up and saw me staring, I had to wave. When he didn't wave back, I thought he didn't recognize me. But I was glad when he stepped out and walked towards me.

He was wearing black pants, or should I say trousers.

He was also wearing a black sleeved shirt with all the buttons off each other. His inner vest was white and he was putting on a black studded earring on the left ear.

He doesn't put that on at school

He was also wearing black boyish bracelets on his left hand. Maybe he likes black

I turned around on my bed and closed my eyes. I remembered yesterday, when he helped me.

I think he has a good heart. Or did he help me because I'm rich?

Loretta told me that the school favors the rich and famous. And so does the students.

Maybe Andy is like that.

Is Daniel like that too?

I don't like fakes. I want to be loved and cared for because I'm me not because I'm rich or anything else.

I sighed and closed my eyes. My phone began to ring and I quickly opened them and picked it up. It was an unknown number but I picked anyway

💛Andy💙

I sat up and called Loretta

📲hey

📲hey Andy. Is your dad at it again?

📲no. He's not even home

📲that's great. You had dinner in peace. You know, sometimes I wish you weren't born to him. I wish Daniel was his son. So Daniel can punch him in the face. You're just too soft Andy. I wish you could be stubborn and strong and...

I sighed, this wasn't what I bargained for when I called

📲can I tell you why I called?

📲oh, sorry for talking too much. Tell me why you called

I cleared my throat. Thinking of how I'll tell her I want the black girl's number when I told her I don't want anything to do with her. Loretta will really make me wish I didn't ask her

📲Andy, before you tell me, please do me a favor

📲what's that Loretta?

📲please call Unugwa and ask about her health. She didn't come to school today because her leg held her down. Come on, you were the one who helped her when she fell, you should ask about her

I smiled. Tell me why I won't love Loretta. Always a step ahead.

I sighed to make it look like I didn't want to

📲do I have to?

📲yes you do Andrew Del Solo

📲you don't have to call my full name... Hmmm... Okay just send the number

She squealed and I moved the phone away from my ear before I go for ear surgery.

📲I'll send it now

📲whatever...

I hung up and smiled. I brushed my palm through my hair and waited for my phone to beep. After five minutes it didn't, I frowned and sat up. What the heck is Loretta up to.

If I dial her number to ask why she hasn't sent it, it will seem somehow.

Just then it beeped and I heaved a sigh of relief.

I dialed the number directly and stood up from the bed. I was shirtless, only wearing red shorts.

I walked round as I waited for it to connect. It finally connected and she picked up almost immediately

📲hello

📲uh hi... It's.. Andy

📲Andy?

📲yeah. I just called to ask if you were doing better

📲yes I am. How did you get my number?

📲Loretta gave it to me

📲oh, that's nice. Thanks for calling Andy

📲thanks for picking Ugwa

I heard her giggle

📲you'll be in school tomorrow right?

📲I might

📲okay. Good night

📲good night dear

I hung up and smiled then sat back on the bed. Let me call Loretta and tell her I spoke with the black girl

💛Daniel💙

My dad chewed his food, grinning from ear to ear and nodding his head

Dad: that's my boy

I smiled and drank water. I already told dad that I made Unugwa my friend and we were getting close. I told him I skipped school today Just to see her

He's happy about it. He said that I should invite her over next week, so he'll get to know her. Then start talking about the business. He'll try to buy her. And then he'll use her to get to her dad. I wonder how he's going to do that but I won't ask though

Dad: I'm proud of you

He muttered as he took a fork down from his mouth.

Dad: your mother asked to see you

I frowned

Me: why?

Dad: She used the prison telephone to call me, said she misses you. She begged me to let her see you tomorrow. I told her you can't skip school

Me: that's good

I was still frowning. Why would she want to see me? After trying to kill my father and running away with me, to suffer under her drug addict of a lover at the age of six. I don't like that woman, it's good that she's rotting in jail

Dad: she's going to be twelve years tomorrow

I smiled. Twelve years in prison

Me: I'm not going to see her

I wiped my mouth with a napkin and stood up

Me: I'm going up

My dad nodded and I went up to my personal gym. I did some exercises before going to bed.

💛Unugwa💙

I woke up feeling strong, my foot was less painful and I could at least limp faster than before. I got dressed for school and went down for breakfast.

I had a short breakfast. Anibe didn't sleep at home, mom said he went out and didn't come back. He only called to say he was sleeping out.

Only Chubi and I had breakfast, mom was busy arranging for some things to be done. Maybe grandma is finally arriving today

After breakfast I took my red handbag and headed out of the house. Just as I was about entering my own car with my driver of course, my Dad's driver drove in with my dad and grandma. I squealed and ran off to them. I opened the car and hugged her immediately she stepped out

Me: grandma!!

I hugged her tight and sweet

Grandma : I've missed my darling so much

She squished my cheek

My dad came out and I welcomed him. I held unto grandma and walked inside with her

Chubi sighted us and screamed loudly, holding unto Mr Whyte, he ran into grandma's arms.

I was now holding unto grandma's bag, I noticed something in it. Something I love, something Anibe loves, something Chubi loves. Something we all love

Tiger nuts! And Dates!

I screamed as I brought them out. Chubi saw it and screamed too, grandma laughed and went to hug mom

Chubi: OMG, grandma remembered. I told her to bring it since last year

Me: and it's much this time

Chubi :and if Anibe finds out...

Me: it will be war

Chubi and I gasped when we heard Anibe's voice at the facade.

Immediately, we took the bag and ran despite the pain in my foot. I prefer that pain to the pain I'll get when I see my elder brother cheating me. Anibe saw us running upstairs when he entered but he didn't know why.

But, after a few minutes, he ran into my room and caught us sharing it. Mom must have told him. My fault, I didn't lock the door.

He sprung on us and tried to snatch the nylon bags but we fought bag

Long story cut short, I spent two hours fighting over tiger nuts and dates in my uniform.

Long story cut shorter, I didn't go to school

💛Loretta💙

I made Unugwa give me her address. I was really missing her. School was boring without her. Though Claire was with me but we both missed her.

After school, I came to her house. I was so surprised. Really surprised. Their house is super huge. Super luxurious. Super millionaires

I stayed with Unugwa in her room until she had another visitor

Daniel

I rolled my eyes in disgust when he was all acting caring towards her.

He didn't even notice me. He only concentrated on his target. But I wonder why he wants Unugwa to love him. I don't think it's because of her complexion. I saw don't think so

It got to a point that I grabbed Unugwa's hand and pulled her away from the living room, somewhere he wouldn't hear us

Me: let me warn you

Unugwa : against what?

Me : against Daniel

I drew her ear

Me: don't you dare fall in love with him no matter what! Don't fall in love with him!

Unugwa : ouch. You're gonna pull out my ear!

I released her and crossed my arms

Unugwa : my ear is on fire

Me: I'll pull it again if you don't stay away from Daniel

Unugwa : he's my friend. I can't stay away from him

Me: well I agree. I would do anything to be in your position