God thank you. I am so glad to live to see this. There he was! My future boyfriend because that guy is so qualified.
A boy and girl stared at us. Their skin so light brown and smooth glimmered. The girl had a long black hair pulled into a ponytail.
For her mind now, she get long hair!
Her eyes were black as they swept around each corner of the room. She was beautiful. That cannot be denied but what really stole my heart was her brother. He was so tall and well built. His light brown eyes lingered at our faces and his jaw were so perfect and sharp. His hair silky and black that it made my heart race. I would love to run my fingers in that. What amazed me, were his bright full pink lips. He is so damn handsome. I can faint right now.
"We have new students. They are Nigerians who were brought up in Britain. Treat them well" he paused and studied our faces. "Pls introduce yourselves".
They must be mixed race. Look at their hair! It doesn't look afro-like.
The girl walked forward, her hip swaying at each step. She was slim, tall and beautiful. They were really an epitome of beauty.
"Hi, my name is Katherine James. My friends call me Kate. Feel free to. I hope we become friends " her soft British accent announced as her smile warmed our hearts. I stared around to see boys drooling at her. They were also amazed by her beauty.
Oh, I just wish I was exaggerating but nope! This is true black beauty.
"Hey guys! " a deep husky voice pulled me out of my thought. I smiled expectantly at him. "My name is Kenneth James. My friends call me Ken" he nodded, his hands dugged into the pocket of his ripped jeans. Fresh! Mad oo! His style is on point. He had a white fitted top on. Making sense!
"Hi, you are so welcome. We will treat you well. In fact we like you already" Peggy had began to blab. "Right guys? "
We eyed her. Who said that we wanted to join you and disgrace ourselves?
"Na wa oo! Talk na" she beckoned.
"Peggy! Please! No one asked you to talk" Mr Ade, our principal sneered.
"Sorry sir" she whispered, her head hung loosely.
You might be wondering why we are scared of Mr Ade. Well, I present to you a retired soldier who doesn't accept bribe and is a strict disciplinarian. No matter how rich you are, you always get the punishment you deserved. Even if he had to spank you himself. Trust me, he flogs like a soldier. You can imagine how it would sound and feel!
"Why are you still standing?" he yelled at us.
Old man! You didn't tell us to sit. We no want wahala! (We don't want trouble!!)
"Hey, boy!" he pointed at Gilbert. "Go call your class teacher ".
In Nigeria, we have classes assigned to a specific teacher. Mrs Bridget was ours.
"Ehen! I have announcement" Mr Ade cleared his throat.
Boo ð! I hate your boring speech. Leave us oo!
"Tomorrow at the assembly, we will be giving prefectship to your seniors. I want you all to be there. One day, it will be your turn. Come and appreciate them so that you can be appreciated in the future," he stated.
"So I expect the complete class, is that clear? " he added.
Nope! Not happening! There is no way every student will be present. At least I know my classmates won't be. He should stop daydreaming.
I looked at Kenneth. He had an indifferent expression on his face. It suits him. I wonder how he would look when he smiles. I am sure he would be dreamy.
I guess he could feel my dreamy gaze on him because he just suddenly stared at me. I gave him my million dollar smile that I know suit me best. He appreciated my gesture as he nodded. He didn't smile back.
Jerk! Wait... That was wrong. I shouldn't judge him yet. He might actually be a sweetheart, the man of my dream. Okay! I am not this weird but you got to see him. You will drool. His accent sends electric sparks down my spine even though he spoke twice.
Mrs Bridget rushed in. "Sorry for the delay sir," she said immediately.
Mr Ade nodded. "They are new students. Assist them in getting their seats " he pointed at them and left.
"How are you? I am Mrs Bridget "
"Nice to meet you, ma'am! " Katherine replied. Mrs Bridget was shocked at the accent.
"Nigerian? " she asked.
"Yes but I was born and brought up in Britain"
"Wow!" She smiled. She turned to Kenneth who was staring with an impassive look.
"Twin?" she asked Katherine.
"Yes ma'am! "
"Okay! Frederick, Nonso and Dickson!" she called out. "Let's get a desk for them, shall we?"
"Sure!" Frederick was up on his feet, bumping me as he passed. He flashed his best smile at Katherine who returned it with hers.
Nonso winked at her and Dickson patted Kenneth. They left the class. Mrs Bridget stood there, staring at us.
"Aren't you meant to be reading? " she asked.
I couldn't help but roll my eyes.
"Naomi!" Peggy whispered.
"What?" I whispered back.
"I think I fell in love at first sight"
"Don't you have sense? What kind of rubbish talk is that?"
"But he is cute" she pouted.
"So? Love is too far"
"I was just joking, ah!"
"I was afraid. Love?" I shook my head. "I don't believe in that sha!"
"It is because you haven't found the right guy" she smiled goofily at me.
"What? "
"Nothing! I just thought that Kenneth just smiled at me. I guess I was daydreaming. He look so distant" she said to me before looking above my head at him.
I looked as well. Unluckily, his eyes drifted to us. I held my breathe as I watched Peggy wave at him. Where does this girl get her confidence?
Kate noticed her waving and waved back. She nudged Ken who smiled at Peggy weakly.
Freddy, Nonso and Dickson were back. They lifted chairs and desks. They placed it down waiting for the next instruction.
"Where would you like to sit?" Mrs Bridget asked them.
From behind me, I heard someone mumble "Special treatment! But they didn't ask me where I would like to sit"
I have no problem with that. If he sits beside me, I will be extremely happy.
"Front seat!" Kate mused.
"You? " Mrs Bridget cocked a brow at Ken.
"Back seat is alright" his sexy voice echoed.
Back seat? Why na? Sit at the front please! I beg you! We need to get to know each other.
"Okay! Help him put his desk at the back" she instructed Freddy.
He nodded and lifted the desk effortlessly. How is this lanky boy strong?
"Who will sacrifice their front seat for Kate? " Mrs Bridget asked. Me! Me! Pick me! Not that I actually raised my hands.
Sorry guys but I have some nerd girl trait in me and back seaters always get in trouble.
"Me! " the new guy beside me rose his hand.
"Why? "
"I am not comfortable at the front"
"Okay! Thank you! Who would like to go to the back seat? Can someone exchange with this boy? I don't want him sitting at the back"
I glanced at Freddy. He smirked at me. This was a good chance for him. I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion. He shook his head smiling.
"I will exchange with him" Gracie had uttered. She had been angry about the idea of sitting in the middle row. Maybe this was a chance for her. You know, since she is a wannabe.
She stood up. "I will seat next to Kenneth" she smirked.
Wow! Smart girl! I can't believe I didn't think of this. Oh, wait! I did. He might be handsome but I am not so pretty. Let's not deceive ourselves. I don't have a chance of winning. I like to accept facts.
"Thank you! Nonso take her seat to the back beside Kenneth" Mrs Bridget replied. "You can take the desk at the front " she told Kate.
Kate smiled and skipped to the desk. "Hi! " she greeted me.
"Hi! "
"What's your name? " she asked before sitting.
"Naomi" I replied.
"Lovely name! Nice to meet you " she sat down.
So nice! It makes me look like a bad person. I am not that nice! Geez!
"Okay! I will be leaving. Behave oo! And be nice to your new classmates" Mrs Bridget said and walked out.
Going! Going! And she is gone! Noisemaking time!!
Everyone turned to them. All girls were around Kenneth introducing themselves while boys surrounded Kate. I looked at all the pretty Star girls. I just sighed. I don't think I can defeat them.
Maybe I should come as a friend. Our relationship can blossom from there! I will introduce myself later. I nodded at my idea and pulled a book, pretending to read.
Life can sometimes be full of pretence, aren't I right?
~~~Author's Note~~~
That's for this chapter. How are you doing? Do you like the new characters? Twins? I wonder why I like them. My first book had twins, now this. I need a doctor. Pls help me. I think I lost some marbles ð
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