Five

Daniel

I decided to stroll through my father's estate. Everyone there knows me as the son to the land lord so I'm a respected person there 

I took a walk round the neighborhood and got hi's from tenants. After about half an hour, I decided to go back home. As I strolled towards where I parked my car, I saw a car drive in. 

I didn't actually care but I had to look again because I saw a black person. 

Two black people. 

I stared intently and noticed it was that girl in class and the guy must be her elder brother because dad said the man moved in with his family. 

As if the girl knew I was staring at her, she looked back. Our eyes met, she gently looked away and faced the front door of the house she was standing 

I continued to look at her, wondering how I would even make her my friend. I would just approach her in school and say "hey I'm Daniel, be my friend. If possible, love me so my dad can gain access to your dad's company"

I scoffed loudly 

Me: hilarious 

I was looking at her absentmindedly, she looked back again and quickly looked away. I chuckled sarcastically and went to my car. I got in and drove out of the estate, I'm going straight home. Today's not good for me at all 

        Unugwa

Demi laughed so hard that Anibe and I stared at each other. 

Is this lady normal? She has been talking too much and anything I utter, she laughs. 

She's so weird 

Demi: that was so funny. I can't believe Anibe had a lair in the basement 

Me: most guys do 

Demi: really

Anibe: yeah. Anyway Demi, can we talk alone?

He held her hand and squeezed it. 

Hmm, play boy's game is about to start. 

Me: Demi, I'll go outside for some fresh air. 

Demi: okay dear. Be careful 

I nodded and smiled. 

I left the dining cause that's where we were. I hurried outside and heaved a deep sigh 

Me: what a weird lady 

I moved to the car and leaned on it. I turned my music on and wore one ear plug. 

Just then I heard my name with a squeal 

I looked back and saw Loretta still in her uniform 

Me: Loretta 

I ran to her 

Me: hi 

Loretta: hi dear. What are you doing here? 

Me: I accompanied someone. Is this where you live? 

Loretta: nah, I came to give someone her book. You know that girl in class, with light eyes? 

Me: not really 

Loretta: oh, anyway she lives here and it's her book I wanna return 

Me: why are you still in your uniform?

Loretta: oh Andy and I went out immediately after school. I haven't gone home 

I looked to the house, I don't think Anibe would come out anytime soon 

Me: let me follow you to the girl's house

Loretta: great 

We began to walk slowly and quietly. I was still listening to my music 

Loretta: do you know Daniel's father owns this estate? 

Me: really? 

Loretta: yeah. And it is rumoured that he built it in two weeks 

Me: hmmm, that's nice 

Loretta: do you know Daniel is a boxer? 

Me: I don't think I know. So he's a boxer? Wow, that explains his body 

Loretta: so muscular. I once had a crush on him. 

I looked at her with amazement in my eyes 

Me: really? 

Loretta: yeah

Me: so what happened? 

Loretta: I decided not to betray Andy. 

Me: oh I get it 

I wonder why those two hate each other so much. Could it be their parents? 

Me: how about their parents? Are they aware that their children hate each other? 

Loretta: of course they are. Who do you think initiated the hatred. Andy's father is Daniel's father's biggest rival. Their companies are always competing with each other. Whenever a new company comes, they each want to partner with it. But Andy's father is the most successful, that's why Daniel's father hates him more 

Me: I never knew business could be that ugly 

I think we already reached the girl's house because she climbed a facade and rang a door bell 

Shortly after, the door opened 

Loretta: hello Ms, is Claire back yet? 

Lady: yes any problem? 

She brought out the book 

Loretta: hand this over to her please 

Then a voice came from inside. I suppose it's Claire's 

Claire: I heard my name, who is it mom? 

Lady: your school mate I guess. And a black girl? 

Claire: black girl? 

She rushed outside 

Claire: OMG 

Loretta: hi Claire, I came to return your book 

Claire: and you came with Unugwa 

She smiled at me and I smiled back. She pronounced my name well, like she's my tribe 

Loretta: yes and we're going now. Bye

Claire: what? No, not yet. 

She faced me 

Claire: you came to my house for the very first time. I have to entertain you. First impression matters a lot 

Loretta: she's very busy and really have to get going. Isn't it? 

She asked me and I smiled 

Me: come on Loretta, I know I'm busy but she's right, I'm here for the first time so it will be nice to stay for a few minutes 

Claire: Yay! Come inside 

She held my hand and pulled me inside, I didn't even realize her mom was no longer outside. Loretta followed inside and we sat on her cushion

Claire: do you like orange juice? Or should I get you pineapple juice? 

Me: I'm okay with pineapple juice 

Claire: great

Then she dashed off 

Loretta leaned closer to me 

Loretta : she wants to make friends with you 

Me: I can see that 

Loretta : it's because of your freedom card 

I chuckled 

Claire came back with a glass pitcher filled with chilled pineapple juice and threw glass cups. Then a cake on a plate. All of which were on a tray

Claire: I hope you like this 

She dropped the tray on the table and filled the glasses. Loretta helped her slice the cake. I felt like a boss lady because they both were doing jobs 

I knelt beside Loretta and took one of the glasses then shifted it to Loretta, I took the second glass and left the third for Claire 

Loretta: I love chocolate cake 

Me: not as much as I love it

Claire chuckled softly. Loretta shifted the cake to my front and I took a slice

Claire: do you know next week is partnership week? 

I took a bite and watched the two girls 

Loretta: I know 

Claire: and I also heard we were gonna get split into different classes for this semester 

Loretta: that's normal for every last year class 

Me: is that how you guys do it here? 

Loretta: yeah

Me: wow

I gulped down my juice and took another bite 

My phone buzzed, I took it up and it was Anibe 

📩yo lil sis, where 're ya? 

I sighed 

Me: I gotta get going. It was nice being here Claire 

Claire: my pleasure. We'll see tomorrow right? 

Me: sure

I took the last sip from the glass and dropped it, then I took in the last munch of the cake and stood up. Loretta stood up too 

Loretta: thanks for the treat 

We walked to the door and left after waving her 

Loretta: I'm so tired. I want a nap 

Me: I saw Daniel 

Loretta: when? 

Me: today. When I first came here 

Loretta: he's the big boss so.... 

Me: speak of the devil 

She traced my gaze and it fell on Daniel who was coming out of the car 

Loretta: quick, hide I don't want him to see us 

Me: why? 

Loretta: because he can order us out

Me: why would he do that? 

Loretta: because he hates Andy and I'm..... 

She was cut short by Daniel's voice 

Daniel: hey!! 

We looked up and he was looking at us 

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