Chapter Seven

Alex finally outperformed Charlotte in Mathematics for the first time , including all subjects, making him the class' top student for while Charlotte finished in second place for the third time in Alex's three school terms. Charlotte had been the one getting the first position, before Alex's admission into the school. 

He and Charlotte had gotten along and became friends, after the incident happened. They occasionally talk on W******p about random topics, to Alex's surprise, because he never imagined their relationship would develop to such a degree.

A few days after Alex celebrated his eighteenth birthday, he was eating on the dining table with his parents.

"In two days, we will be leaving for a vacation." His father abruptly announced. 

Alex was not sure who the statement was intended for. He turned to look at his mother and father, but his father was facing down while his mother continued to devour her food respectively, so he decided to act dumb. 

"I hope you heard what I said ?" His father questioned him, while focusing on his face this time. 

Alex realized the initial statement was directed at him, after seeing his father's expression when he asked the question. 

"Oh! -yeah, I heard what you said." He answered right away.

"Where are we going, on this trip?" He asked them with surprise, because they had not  travelled to visit anyone or went on a vacation, since they moved to Nigeria.

"Son, you do not need to be worried. You will get to know who and where we are visiting, when we get there." His mother replied this time, while smiling. 

"I'm not anxious." He said as he smiled. 

"Good. So pack some of your belongings ,after you have eaten, which you think you might need." His father told him. 

"Okay sir." Alex replied. 

After finishing their meal, Alex packed the dishes, and went to his room, leaving his parents in the sitting room. 

He went to his bedside and took up his phone, launching the W******p app.

NB: The exchanges below occurred between Alex and Brian on W******p.

"Bro!" He promptly sent a message to Brian. Fortunately, Brian was online when the message was sent.

"What's up, guy? " Brian responded right away.

"Guess what happened a short while ago." Alex asked Brian.

"Guy! I have no time to speculate this evening, if not for how intimate we are; I probably would not have responded to your message till tomorrow." Brian replied. 

"Why?!" Alex asked surprisingly. 

"I met this girl some days ago when I went to play football in field. I asked for her number, but she refused to give me, eventually she gave it to me due to my persistent. I've been trying to shoot my shot ever since we started chatting that same day, but I think tonight is the right time for her to accept." Brian told him. 

"Lol." Alex sharply replied, because he thought his reasons would be about something meaningful. 

"Just lol?! No wonder you are still single. I won't be surprised if you stay single for a long time. What a boring life you are living. 😂" Brian replied. 

Alex was the kind of person that considered been in a relationship at a young age, a waste of time. He believed that a relationship at that point could harm someone's mental well-being and alter their perception of love, which is why he makes an effort to avoid any relationship-related activities at that moment. 

"Thank you. I enjoy my life as it is. He answered.

"Na you sabi. What does your single ass have for me, by the way?" Jokingly, Brian enquired.

"My parents told me some minutes ago, when we were having our dinner that we would be travelling in two days."

"So? Or are you returning to the United States? Brian queried.

"No, I don't think so." Alex answered.

"How come you are you not sure of where you guys are travelling to? Didn't they tell you where you'll be travelling to?" Brian asked. 

"That's the thing guy. I asked them but they said I would know when we get there. I'm confused and anxious right now, to be honest." Alex replied. 

"Omo! Why are they refusing to tell you? It is well sha. So, how many days will you be using for your visiting?" Brian asked. 

"I do not know. I only messaged you to inform you about it. You can continue chatting with your illusional girlfriend." Alex replied jokingly. 

"Lol. You can not understand how it feels. Just don't forget to buy things for me, on your way back." Brian replied. 

"That is if I remember to. Good night, bro." 

"Good night, luv❤️. Dream about me overnight." Brian replied. 

"Get the fuck outta my dm bro😂. Just because I'm a single ass won't make me do guys. It can never happen!" Alex replied. 

"Lol. You can never know. 😌" 

Alex sent him a W******p sticker after he sent the last message.

"What a foolish boy" Alex thought , immediately he closed W******p.

He plugged his phone to the charger that was connected into the outlet beside his bed, and stood up to turn off the light, before settling back on the bed to sleep.