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"I went to Art class to avoid Maths but... No oo! Maths always follow me," Freddy nagged as we walked to class.
We were walking in the same pace. I chuckled and replied, "Azin eh!"
I don't hate Maths oo! It is just that Maths is not for me! All those equations, graphs and formulas are too much for a couch potato like me.
"We, Art students have to offer Maths and Economics. Why?" he exclaimed.
"Why do you hate Maths?"
"Most times the teachers can be annoying and I don't easily understand maths. I need more lessons before I can understand," he groaned.
Lucky me, I can understand Maths! Let's say my brain is sharp! Okay! Wait oo! My brain IS SHARP! I think. Okay! I don't think I am THAT sharp sha! I am not the best in Maths.
"I can be teaching you," I suggested.
He glanced at me and stopped walking. I stopped and cocked an eyebrow at him.
Doesn't he want me to teach him? And hey, we will be late for class oo!
He placed his hand behind his neck and a nervous chuckle escaped his lips.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"I can be a slow learner. It is kind of frustrating" he said and looked at his shoes. "I don't think you can survive that".
I smiled at first.
He looks so cute!
Then, I slapped his arm and rolled my eyes at him.
"Do you think I am some weakling? If I am determined to get something done, nothing can stop me. So, I won't give up easily" I stated in a matter-of-fact tone.
He stared at me in disbelief and added, "I can also be very stubborn".
"Is it now you found out? Abeg! That one na fact! "
"Are you sure you want to teach me?"
"Why not? Your mom wants me to do that, right?"
"Yeah! But I doubted that you would actually teach me"
"You doubted me?"
He chuckled nervously and rubbed his neck.
I shook my head in disappoinent. Then it dawned on me that we might be late for class.
"Let's go to class oo!" I grabbed his hand and ran towards class. We got to class. Luckily, our teacher wasn't there.
I walked in to the class with a happy smile.
Thank God! Imagine our maths teacher was there, I would have been in a big hot soup. Not some ordinary soup, the one that is filled with pepper and every bitter things on this earth. Our maths teacher hates latecoming.
Peggy was at her desk. She glanced at me and flashed a radiant smile.
What is making her smile like that?
Her eyes fell to my hand. Instantly, I looked at my hand and gasped. Freddy's hand was laced in mine.
I removed my hand at once. I bit my inner cheek and walked to my desk. I sat on my chair and proceeded to bring out my maths note. I didn't even look at Freddy. I don't want to see his expression.
"I am so shipping the Fraomi dreamboat!" Peggy voiced.
I bit my inner cheek harder. I glanced at her and she winked at me.
"Cutest couple!" she beamed.
I am so curious on how Freddy's expression is!
I took a quick peep at Freddy. He was smiling. As soon as he noticed my surprised face. He winked and leaned forward, "My cupcake is one of a kind".
If I say I didn't feel weird, then I am lying. I can't explain that werid feeling that rested on my shoulder like some load.
I eyed him.
Cos I need to act tough. Duh! Those words can't affect my brain. It just made me...
I glanced back to my Mathematics note and flipped the pages. Peggy and Freddy started a conversation about their hatred for Mathematics.
Maths, what had you ever done to deserve such hatred? Well, you fried our brains. That's one of them. But some people love maths sha!
Our Maths teacher stomped into the class.
"Sorry for being late. I was having a class" he spoke out.
No need to apologize! We love your lateness even though you used to beat us for latecoming. You see all these teachers. They will be beating someone for something they are fond of doing.
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School was over. I started my amble towards the empty classroom that is now I and Freddy's studyroom. My bag was strapped to my back.
Maybe I should tell Anita that I would be staying in school for a while. I even like this idea. I won't have to be alone at home when Anita is having her WAEC coaching.
Mrs Bridget had told us that Freddy's mom gave him permission to stay in school to have time to read with me. I never asked for that but now, I kind of like the idea of having a reading buddy that I could study with in school. Going home is not in my top list nowadays.
I turned back towards my sister's class. I inhaled before entering into the SS3 class aka Senior students.
"Good Afternoon Seniors, may I come in?" I greeted the large class. They all looked at me in silence.
Haba! Why haven't the ground swallowed me yet? What is taking you so long? Swallow me na!
I cringed inwardly and searched for my sister among their stares.
"Come in na!" a girl said.
"Thank you!" I hesitated and walked in.
"Where is Mr Steven's wife?" a girl asked. The class exploded in laughter.
Is Mr Steven aka most handsome teacher in GSC (Golden Sun College) married? How can his wife be in this school?
I looked around and didn't find Anita. I spun on my heels about to leave and spotted Anita at the door.
"Hey..." I was cut short when a girl screamed, "See Mr Steven's wife oo!".
Is Anita his wife? That question is stupid. Of course she isn't. Maybe that's her new nickname. But why is it?
Anita glared at the girl.
"Ode!" Anita yelled. "Naomi, come!"
I followed her out of the classroom.
"What happened?" was Anita's first question.
"I have something to tell you" I replied.
"I want to go and buy my snack. Follow me. Soon my break time would be over. Let's go"
We strode to the snack shop.
"Ehen! Freddy's mom begged me to study with Freddy. Like... How will I explain this. We are reading buddies" I told her.
I haven't told Anita about my relationship with Freddy. I should tell her. Maybe later when she is not busy.
"Okay! So?"
"I wanted to stay in school a little and read with him"
She narrowed her eyes at me. "Why?"
"Reading at home is sometimes boring. It is better to read with someone" I replied.
We got to the snack shop. She selected some biscuits and walked to the shopkeeper, handing it to the woman.
"What if mom and dad get angry?"
"I would go home on time or maybe wait for you so that we could go home together. It is not a bad thing na! "
She nodded, "Okay! I hope you are reading with that boy and not doing something else? "
She raised a brow at me and pursed her lips.
"I can't believe you just questioned my character. I am so offended," I exclaimed dramatically and placed my arms akimbo.
Anita took her goods and paid the woman.
"Give me biscuit na!" I pouted.
"Don't you have your own money?"
"I am saving it"
"So, it is na my own that fits to be spent?"
"No na! Share! There is love in sharing"
"Not only love! Mtchew!" she swayed her broad hips as she sashayed. Mr Steven was ahead of us. He was walking towards the snack shop. His eyes glided at my face then to Anita's.
"Are you siblings?" he asked when he was close.
Anita's mood changed at once. She had this rude expression on her face.
"Yes!" I replied.
His eyes lingered on Anita's face. She rolled her eyes and looked at him.
"Yes, she is my sister" her rude tone was so obvious.
Why is she rude to him?
"Good Afternoon sir!" I greeted to lighten the mood. He flashed a smile at me.
Handsome man!!
But his eyes went back to Anita. He glanced at her and looked back at me.
"It is nice to meet," he added.
"Thank you sir"
"Let's go!" Anita cuts in and stormed away.
I gave Mr Steven a questioning look.
What did you do to my sister? She doesn't act rude except you offend her. And why is she referred to as you wife?
"Bye sir!" I said slowly while staring at him suspiciously.
He smiled and walked away. His smile was definitely a fake.
I don't trust handsome men oo! They can be dangerous. Truly, I fear man, love and heartbreak. They are the paths I don't feel like venturing in. I hope Anita isn't bullied by this man.
~~~Author's note~~~
Do you like Mathematics? What was your worst subject during Secondary school? What was your favorite?
What is happening to Anita oo? I hope she is fine?
What do you think of this chapter?
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