Chapter 8

K•E•L•S•I::::

"Oh Well, seems like she saw us smilling at each other", I blurted out softly because I could see smoke coming out of her head and her eyes not leaving our direction.

"I need to start going"  I told lexy quickly standing up from the seat.

I really don't want any trouble with Anita, Not today.

Lexy nodded and broke into a wide smile when Anita came over putting her arms across his shoulder.

I walked passed Anita and heard her hissing like a snake.

Friday was a one of the most memorable day for everyone in the school, most especially for the girls.

I too was looking forward to seeing Lexy in school on monday.

When I got home from school  mum noticed I was in a happy mood, she eyed me suspiciously.

"Hmm.. what happened today Kelsi"?  This one you are smilling like this, she teased.

"Nothing oh! Mummy", I replied smilling mischievously.

"Are you sure"? She asked again looking directly at me with both hands on her waist.

I laughed, "okay mummy....... I will tell you, you Know I cannot keep secrets from you."

"Very good of you young lady, you better start talking" she smiled.

"A new guy came to our school today, mum he his really, really handsome mum", I told her pulling off my uniform.

I narrated what happened in school to mum with smiles on my face.

" Does this guy you are gushing about have a name?" She asked.

I looked at her " Yes, he is Lexy"

"Hmm.... Well, I bet he is not as handsome as Mr Raphael son", mum said arranging the bed, "those children are really a blessing to them.

"I don't think so" I said absentmindedly still picturing Lexy handsome face smiling at me.

Wait! What  did mum just say??

Turning my head to her direction swiftly, "did you say Mr Raphael son? I asked again, to be sure I heard her well.

Yes! Mr Raphael son.

Oh! That means he was the one sitting in the car and also the figure entering the kitchen that night.

Oh. "Mr Raphael has a son?  He must be really grown I coughed.

He has two, a boy and a girl," mum said arranging the pillows well.

Well, good luck to them, all I want is for me to go early to school on Monday, so I can see Lexy again.

and Luckily have another conversation with him like today.

"Will  you come with me to the market, I've lot of things to buy."

Okay ma", i quickly changed my clothes and followed her out.

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When we were in the mall doing shopping, I met Anita and her mum coming out of their car.

I almost wanted to turn and walk towards the other direction when she looked up and saw me.

" Look who is here!" She smirked with an evil look.

"What are you doing here?"  Looking around, she

asked again, "where is your mum?  yoOr did you come with your dad? She asked giggling.

I was looking at her, praying in my mind that mum will not meet her there, I was not prepared for any encounter with her and there is no way mum was going to know what I have been going through. Yes mum did not know iam being bullied almost everyday in school.

"Where is your car? Because I can't see any"  her hands rested on her waist. "or you don't have any?" She threw her head back and laughed.

"That reminds me, I have not seen any car bringing you to school or taking you back home", she said folding her arms waiting for me to defend myself.

This girl is nut! I said inwardly.

"Don't tell me you're not from a rich family like everyone in our school" . She asked closing her mouth from laughing out loud with her right palm.

"I will catch you kelsi, remember what I told you" she walked towards me and lean towards my ear.

' Watch your back' she whisper and walked away.