Chapter 6 Mean Girl

If you educate a boy, you educate an individual. If you educate a girl, you educate a community." -African proverb.

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My mum told me I came, Told her the party was great and collapsed on the living room couch when I woke up 8 o'clock in the night.

I had my bath,changed into my underwear and Teamed it up with an old wrapper my mum wasn't using anymore.

I realised that I hadn't posted anything that day so I filled my viewers details on the party and some news on how hot the new transfer kids were just to create anticipation. Although I wasn't far from correct. I shut the laptop and finally unplugged my fully charged phone before collapsing on the bed.

I replied some WhatsApp messages, Scrolled through my Instagram feed and finally clicked on my favorite app, Facebook.

I had four friend requests

1: Ahmed Quadri. 'Probably a friend of a friend' I ignored.

2: March Adegoke. I confirmed and instantly got a message that read. 'Hi' he wasn't Active but I replied and 'Hello' still.

3: Justine Johnson. I confirmed the request only because she was a friend of March. I was pissed at her because she laughed at me whenever Aisha or anyone made fun of me.

4: Tomison Coker. I smiled at how cute her profile picture was as I confirmed the request. I also got an instant message, and she was Active. I clicked on her Messenger thread and replied with a

(R)Hi.

I was surprised when I saw the Typing notice. She was quick.

(T)Hey, you're finally online! I was bored asf.

(R)Same here.

(T)I liked all your pictures, you better like mine. She added a Smiley face emoji.

(R)Sure, Why not?. Whybu2

(T)What's that?

(R) What have you been up 2?

(T) oh! That's a new one. To answer your question, you don't really want to know.

(R) Try, me.

(T) you sure?

(R) Sure.

(T) I got home, washed my school uniform, Washed the dishes, Did my biology assignment, slept for 3 mins and I've been on Facebook since then. You?

From everything she counted, it was obvious that she wasn't the Richy rich type of person like Aisha, Emem, Tobi or Jax. It made me wonder why she was even part of them.

(R) you're funny, you know a simple 'did housechore and homework' would have worked right?

(T)Told you, you didn't wanna know. Didn't I? So....Whybu2?

(R) Slept, Slept Slept. Woke up and I'm here.

(T) you're soo lucky, you don't do housechore. She added a sadface emoji.

(R) you're right,I don't do housechores, I just slave away. The only thing my mum does in the house is to buy cooking ingredient and eat. The only thing My brothers only eat and help me by placing the dirty plates on the sink neatly.

(T) she gave a whole load of Laughing Emoji, you know the ones that look like it's both laughing and crying.

(T) thought I was the only one o.

(R) you also don't have younger ones?

(T) actually, I do, but they're both 5. They can barely even wash their hands.

(R) now I was the one to give loads of laughing and crying emoji.

(R) But you still have hope. I actually thought you'd have maids at your beck and call, you know? Like Aisha and co.

(T) For where? I don't o. My mum would rather die than hire a maid. She's seen too much movie of housemaids snatching thier bosses husbands.

(R) Don't they all have that fear? I asked and added another round of Laughing emoji.

(T) I know right? How's your brother by the way?

(R) He's fine, but shouldn't you be asking after my mum instead?

(T) I was going to, how's she?

(R) Too late. I added a frownface emoji.

(T) I'm sorry, jare! It's just that your brother is very hilarious.

'Oh No! This wasn't happening. She wasn't also catching feelings, right?'

(R) I understand, he's fine BTW.

We kept chatting on and one, from random things like, Hair, Music, to important things like school work and boyfriends. We were arguing about who was a better singer between Kehlani and Alessia cara when I got a Ping message notification from March.

(R) BRB. I sent and left her thread to reply March's message.

(M) how are you?

(R) I'm good, shouldn't you be alseep or something, I remember leaving you at the party. You must be tired or something.

(M) Actually, I left right after you did. Didn't see the point of staying any more. And thanks for caring though.

(R) It's the least I can do to the guy that saved my butt, or bust. I added a laughing emoji. And what do you mean by 'Didn't see the point of staying anymore?'

(M) I was contemplating leaving when I noticed you with your friend. You actually made me stay longer at that boring party.

'Was he kidding me? He just called the biggest party anyone in the history of 'SOUNDHOPE HIGH' has ever thrown, boring? Who was this guy? And why was he being all romantic, is this what kissing did to boys?

(R) How many girls have you used that line for? I added a Smiley face emoji.

(M) Actually, Not much. But I'm dead serious here, I was going to leave before I set my eyes on you.

(R) Did the kiss really tamper with your brain? I appreciate what you did for me today march, but we only just met. You don't even know me. And don't even give me some 'love at first sight' bull talk.

(M) He gave rounds of Laughing emoji.

(R) What's funny?

(M) You are.

(M) Are you usually this direct, and who said I was talking about love?

(M) I just meant your personality interested me.

(R) phew! Now that the air is cleared, I can now breath.

(M) Why? Are you in a relationship or something?

Saying the Truth made me feel vulnerable. Like, he wouldn't be shocked that I wasn't in a relationship.

(R) Yeah.

(M) Wow, that's...... Shocking.

(R) That I'm in a relationship?

(M) No,that you admitted it. Most girls would say 'No'

(R) Why's that?

(M) To make me feel like I stand a chance or something. So who's he?

(R) I sent a Zipped mouth emoji.

(M) So, it's a secret?

(R) Yup.

(M) How's The school like, here in Nigeria?

What did he expect me to say?

(R) I'm sure you'll see it for yourself on Monday.

(M) I hope everyone's like you and not, Like her.

(R) By her,you mean Aisha?

(M) That's her name?

(R) Matter of fact.

(M) Is she always that way? I mean, rude, proud and insensitive?

(R) Depends on your point of view, she has friends around her, so I guess she has some nice qualities. But once again, you'll find out when you resume on Monday.

(M) What's with you and this "resume on Monday" mantra.

(R) I'm not the type of person that enjoys pulling people down with the words of my mouth, So I try my best to let people find out about things and people by themselves.

(M) Hmmm, you keep impressing me more and more.

And so do you.

(R) Have you been told the class you'll be in?. I asked to change the subject.

(M) Yeah, Ss3 Fame.

"He's kidding me right? He's got to be."

(R) Wow, that's my class.

(M) Heard so.

(R) Who told you.

(M) let's just say I have my way. Besides, there wasn't anyone at that party that didn't know who you were, especially when you came looking like a million bucks.

(R) people know me? That's surprising. Anyways, I've got to go. His compliments were beginning to feel weird especially because they helped me remember the kiss we had, and I was trying not to.

(M) Sleep or Me?

(R) I don't get.

(M) I mean, are you leaving because you have to sleep or am I the one chasing you.

So he was aware of what he was doing. 'Typical rich boy trait. Who knows if he isn't like Jax or Tobi' I thought.

(R) Why would I leave because of you? And I'm not leaving Facebook, I just have to do something and I don't want to keep you up.

(M) Oh, that's thoughtful, Talk to you tomorrow then.

The truth was that, I was enjoying the conversation we were having, but something felt wrong, something I couldn't explain.

I left his thread and Tapped on Tomison's

(R) Hey, I'm back!

The message got delivered but she didn't read it immediately so I decided to stalk March.

His profile picture was a professional photo of him in an expensive suit and a poor frown on his face, don't get me wrong, the smile didn't stop him from looking devilishly handsome. You know those boys that have mysterious dark eyes, pointed nose and baby pink lips? He was that type. His dark chocolate skin distinguished him and made him appear to me as a Sad African Prince.

He took numerous selfies and shared Inspirational quotes. I was Impressed to see that he wasn't the usual Facebook comedian who made joke about every and anything in life. His Facebook account made him appear as a stuck up rich boy, but his personality was totally different. I learnt a lesson, 'Don't ever judge people by their Facebook profile'.

He also suffered from the usual ironic, "Good pictures, less like" Syndrome as myself and a few people I knew. It's just so freakishly annoying when I see people with Good pictures and less likes and Those who post whack pictures with dozens of likes. Like, how in the world is that fair!

I liked a couple of his pictures, trying to be careful not to pass the wrong message. I was about to like a picture of Himself and his mum when Tomison's reply popped in. I liked the picture and tapped on her thread.

(T) What took you so long?

(R) Was chatting with March.

(T) The fine boy with the weird name?

(R) Yeah.

(T) So you left me to chat with A boy! I'm heart shattered she made use of a teary eyed emoji. But I'll forgive you, only because he's worth it. I mean, that boy is fine!

(R) He is? I didn't notice.

(T) Na so! I die if you didn't notice. The guy was all over you. I'm not surprised he found a way to get your Facebook name.

(R) Actually, I gave him.

(T) Mtchwww and you're saying you didn't notice his face. Chai!

(R) Whatever.

(T) Hope you noticed his lips tho? Those pink lips!

And she had to do it, she had to make me think about what I was trying not to think about. Ever since I woke up from sleep, The feel of his lips on mine has always been on my mind but I kept telling myself to get over it, that it was just a game. I mean, that was also how he felt so why was I feeling it was special.

(T) Whatever, I have gist o.

(R) Lay it on me.

(T) There's picture all over Facebook of your brother partying with the evil-4. What time did he come home any way?

I felt my heart beating fast. Something told me something wasn't right. Why would Aisha be with my brother.

(R) Can I see this picture?

(T) you also think there's something up right?

(R) I tell you. Send it quickly. Please.

(T)Image

In the picture, Rotimi had his hands around Aisha's waist and she was laughing widely along with Emem, Jax and Tobi.

(T) This picture doesn't have a particular source, I've searched.

(R) There's something more to this.

(T) Is he home?

(R) I didn't care enough to check. I'll be right back.

I sent it, dropped my phone on the bed, adjusted my wrapper and went straight to my brother's room. I knocked twice and he finally answered with a groan. For a moment I almost shouted "Thank God you're alive!" before I wondered what exactly Aisha could do with Rotimi. Why was I terrified? For a second I let myself to believe that she'd kidnapped my brother . Fine she was a Mean Girl, that didn't mean she could kill him or something. She wasn't that Crazy, or was she?

"Can I come in?" I whispered.