chapter two

I woke up to my alarm ringing this time around, so I had more time to get ready for school. I took a shower, and actually prepared something to eat before walking to school. I prefer walking to school on most days apart from when I wake up late.

Living in America for the past three months have been a bit easier than I thought it would be. I got used to the way things are done here pretty quickly, and kept to myself as much as possible.

I've never really been one to actually care much about socializing with other people, and I like to think that it's a good thing. I've always hated crowds while growing up and have successfully avoided them since I got here. My parents, friends and siblings have all tried to get me out of my 'shell' but nop, I prefer to live a private life away from all the drama and attention. I've had enough of that to last me a lifetime.

I got to school in no time and went into the laboratory for my first lecture which happened to be a practical. I sat down and waited for a few minutes before the lecturer walked in and started the practicals after giving us a few notes on what we were doing today.

The practical ended and I was putting my things in order when I saw Bailey the Australian girl I share most of my classes with, who has become somewhat of a friend to me. The only one I've bothered to make. Its not like I hate people, I just don't bother making friends I might be too lazy to checkup on.

I called out her name before she walked out "Bailey!" She turned her head around a few times before finally spotting me, and she gave me a big dimpled smile, that I never got tired of seeing. And yes, I am sucker for dimples.

I quickly walked over to her and we greeted each other with a hug,

"Aww, I've missed you. It's been days since I last saw you" she said dramatically

"Oh please Bails, I saw you yesterday, and I'm sure you saw me too" I said with a smile. I got used to her dramatic nature pretty quickly, she's a lot like Jane and I'm sure they'll get along perfectly, should they ever meet.

"Oh, yea. But I still missed you" she said with a cute pout on her face

"Okay, fine I've missed you too, and if we don't get going we're gonna be late for our next class" I told her as a matter of fact, and her eyes widened dramatically again.

I swear she's such a drama queen and I've asked her a few times already why she isn't studying anything related to film or drama. But she always brushed it off, claiming "she can't waste all this intelligence on acting"

And trust me when I say she's literally a beauty with brains.

"Hah! That's true" she exclaimed and started dragging me to our next class.

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"But we'll be free in the next two weeks, why can't you come?"

This should be the one hundredth time she has asked me to go with her to a party or club, and my answer has always been the same. NO. She's annoyingly persuasive though, I might just go with her one of this days just to shut her up.

"Okay fine, i promise to come with you next time you're going, I'm just not in the mood for a party right now" I groaned out.

Her beautiful Green eyes lit up excitedly, and she raised a brow in surprise "wow, wow. So I Finally get to flaunt you off?" She teased, tapping my hips.

I was already regretting agreeing to this.

"Bye" I told her, and left before she convinces me to go with her today.

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I got home quite early today and was about to slee, yes sleep, when my phone rang. I groaned when I didn't recognize the number but picked up the call anyways.

"Hello?" my heart skipped a beat when I instantly recognized the deep husky voice.

How could I forget the voice that haunted my sleep and thoughts for the majority of last night and today.

"Good evening, Frank" I replied and he laughed

"Glad you recognized my voice" I racked my brain for an excuse for that, and quickly said.

"yea, I'm quite good at remembering voices, putting names to faces though is a different story entirely" I cut myself off before I start rambling. Another bad habit I have.

"Oh, wow. That's Cool" there was a slight pause before he said or asked rather "are you busy right now?"

I suddenly remembered that I was about to get my much needed sleep, but replied "no" anyway,

"Can I see you today? I'll be living very early tomorrow morning, but I thought to see you before I leave" he sounded quite hopeful

So I said "yes" cause, why not? I get to see a lot of girls fantasy.

He asked where I live and I carelessly told him. Too late to take it back though.

He said to meet at the cafe a few blocks from my house in 30 minutes, apparently, he lives around the neighborhood, and I hung up. I quickly pulled on a dark jean and a peach loose fitting off shoulder top and redid my hair to get all my curls in place. I applied nude colored gloss to my lips and picked up my phone and walked down to the cafe, since its not that far from where I live.

I was a bit shocked to see that he was already there and sent him a quick wave. He got up and drew my seat back for me, when I reached him. Aww, such a gentleman. He was wearing another hoodie with a face cap today, and I realized he must have dressed like this to avoid being recognized. I was beginning to wonder how he hasn't been recognized and why this place is not crowded by anxious fans.

"Hello Cassandra, How're you doing today?" he asked, and I've never loved the sound of my name more.

"I'm okay Frank, what about you?" I asked politely.

"I'm good", he answered, maintaining the small smile on his face. His folded hands leaning on the table.

"So why did you want to see me" I asked immediately. And he smiled wider, he did that a lot, and it left me slightly breathless each time, at the sight of his dimples. Duh.

"Well its nothing much. I just want to get to know you". He said, his brown eyes twinkling with curiosity. There was a lilt in some of the words, making his accent thicker.

"Well, what about me do you want to know?" I asked, equally curious about why he just met me or bumped into me yesterday and suddenly wants to get to know me. That doesn't happen everyday. Except in movies and books, and I'm not even a movie person.

"Uhm. Everything you're comfortable sharing with me. Your childhood, your personality, your background, hobbies and yea before I forget your country. The accent is a bit vague and I'm having a hard time guessing that, i know you're African though, and I'm leaning more towards Nigerian?" He asked curiously and a bit eagerly.

I smiled and nod my head in affirmation.

"yea, I'm a Nigerian, and I'll suggest you ask me questions, which you'll also answer too, that way we get to know each other at the same time?" I suggested.

"Okay sounds good" he waved a waiter over and tipped him in order for him to keep shut and keep attention away from us.

I don't mind that at all.

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