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๐งกLoretta๐
I turned back and faced him
Me: yes
Andy: uhm, the black girl.. What's her name again?
Me: Unugwa...
Andy: Unuga?
Me: no Unugwa...
Andy: Unugwa
Me: yes, so what about her?
Andy: she has a freedom card?
Me: of course she does. You didn't know?
Andy : I didn't know at all. So Agnes has a rival
Me: haha, she's richer than Agnes. Bye
I left him and I entered the classroom, I didn't see Unugwa
I looked to the girl beside me
Me: Karina, have you seen Unugwa?
Karina: we were in the workshop together. Check the locker hall first
I turned and left without thanking the girl. I saw her locking her locker
I stood and waited for her to finish
Unugwa : whoah when did you get here?
Me: just now
She smiled
Me: do you have any class next period?
Unugwa: no, not until two periods from now
Me: are you with your freedom card?
Unugwa : it's in the locker
Me: please help me. I forgot to do my assignment on Biology, can you use it to get permission from the teacher. So I'll summit it tomorrow or next
Unugwa : does that freedom card really work?
Me: of course it does
She opened the locker and got the card
Me: yay let's go
Daniel
Miguel: did you see that?
Me: see what?
Miguel: what Andy did
He pointed to the book on the floor. I sighed
Me: no I didn't see it
I walked away from him. I don't have time for Andy yet, the black girl and how to bring her home to meet dad next week is preoccupying my mind
I walked into the locker hall and I saw her opening her locker. She was alone and it was a perfect time to say hi
I closed my eyes and breathed in. I took a step and stopped when Loretta came to her
I frowned. This girl spoils things for me. I looked back and saw Agnes staring at me
I ignored her and tried to walk away but she stood in front of me. I moved away and tried to walk but she blocked me again
Me: what now?
Agnes: what's going on with you and the black girl? Why have you been trailing her?
Me: what are you saying?
Agnes: I don't like the way you follow her up like she's some princess
Me: and who cares about what you like and what you don't. And who told you I'm stalking her huh?
Agnes : I didn't say you were stalk...
Me: forget it. Your opinion doesn't matter to me
I pushed her aside and walked away angrily. Mere seeing Agnes makes my temper rise
I entered the class and sat down, it's almost time for another class.
Then something came up, we're going to be given some team work this Friday. And today is Tuesday. If there's a way that I can get her to be my teammate, then I can definitely get her to be my friend
I got up again and walked to the teacher's office
Me: Miss I need your help with something
Miss Soberano : what's that Daniel?
Me: you know how bad I am with math, mom wants me to improve before next week. And please we're having a teamwork assignment coming up soon on all the subjects, can I team myself up with a good student?
She smiled brightly. She just likes me, the only teacher that likes me. Maybe because she's my mom's friend
Luckily she's our class master
Miss Soberano : come on do it. You know I can do anything for you
She brought out a long white plain sheet and gave me a pen.
Miss: you can write your names here as number one
I nodded and took the pen. Then I remembered that I don't know her name, the only idea I have is her surname and it's not even clear
Was it Echinu....?
Gosh what I'm I gonna do now? I looked to the teacher and she was opening the class register
Thank God
Me: Miss, please I forgot the spelling of her surname. Can I check it up?
I pointed to the register
Miss: of course you can
She handed it to me and I began to trace the name of girls. I saw different names that I didn't even know existed. So the girls in my class are more than the boys?
I reached the last name beginning with a U and the surname was in line with the idea I had. I quickly penned down the name, Unugwa Achimugu. I can only hope this is correct
I wrote my name and gave her the paper
Me: thank you miss
She glanced at the paper
Miss: oh you teamed up with the black girl? Is she good at math?
I didn't want to answer so I looked at my wristwatch
Me: oh I have a class now. Thanks Miss Berano
I dashed out of the office and sighed. Number one mission accomplished, now I just have to try and talk to her
I stepped into the balcony and looked down, my eyes sighted her and that Loretta talking. They were sitting on a bench in the school garden
I quickly ran down. Raced down the stairs and took the turn to the garden.
I sighed as I stood by the entrance. Some students were beside me
Me: hey come here
I beckoned on one of the girls. She came running
Me: go to the white girl, tell her the Biology teacher wants to see her
The girl was a junior student so she quickly hopped there. I left the entrance of the garden and watched as Loretta hurried out alone
๐งกUnugwa๐
A junior student shyly came to stand in front of us
Girl: please senior, someone said the Biology teacher wants to see you
Loretta : oh but I thought he gave me permission already. Ah
Me: you just have to go
Loretta : okay, I'll be back. Thank you junior
The girl smiled and ran off while Loretta hurried away
I arranged my skirt and took a book out of my bag then leaned on the bench to read it.
After five minutes two boys sat beside me
I looked at them as they stared at me
Me: excuse me, may I help you
The one by my right arranged my hair and I pushed his hand away
Me: may I help you?
Boy: how about we go out tonight? Let's go party
Me: do I know you?
The boy by my left pulled my arm and my book fell on the floor
Me: hey let me go. Are you crazy?
I used my other hand to try and hit him but the other boy grabbed it. These guys are getting on my nerves
Then I heard a thick voice
Voice: hey
We looked up, it was Daniel
Daniel: is there a problem here?
The one by my right stood up
Boy : sorry senior. We were just talking
Daniel: talking with force? Why are you grabbing her hand?
That was to the second boy who was still holding my hand. He released me and stood up
2boy: I'm sorry senior, we're going now
They tried to hurry away but he stopped them
Daniel: don't you pick on a senior student just because she is a girl. Do you get that?
They nodded briskly and hurried off. So those guys are junior students. I should be one class ahead of them
Daniel: are you okay?
I nodded. He bent down and picked the book, looked at the back and handed it to me. I took it
Me: thank you..... for helping me
Daniel: you shouldn't stay alone. Since you're different some might want to pick on you.
Me: okay
Daniel : may I sit?
I looked up at him
Me: sure
He sat down and sighed
Daniel: what's your name again?
Me: Unugwa
Daniel: I'm Daniel .
Me: I know
Daniel: how?
I chuckled and opened my bag to drop the book. My biscuit pack fell out and he picked it up
Daniel: ginger flavor? You like it too?
Me: somehow
Daniel: it's my favorite
Me: really?
He nodded and stared at the pack
Me: take it
Daniel: ahh I thought you wouldn't say it
He immediately tore the pack and I laughed
Me: if it was my favorite I wouldn't give it out
Daniel: then you would have been involved in a mortal combat
I laughed again and closed my bag
Daniel: you want to go inside
Me: yeah I have a class now?
Daniel: me too. I'll see you after class then
Me: sure
He smiled and left with the biscuit. I smiled and picked my bag up then went to Commerce class. Dad wanted me to choose it as an elective because he wants me to have an idea in business
As I strolled slowly towards the class, I looked up and saw Daniel coming. We faced each other
Me: you're going to Commerce class?
Daniel: yeah, you?
I nodded
Daniel: well after you...
He bowed and I chuckled and entered the class before he followed me in
______________________________________________________________________๐Loretta ๐I came back to the garden and didn't see Unugwa. I think she went to a class. I hurried off to my own class and waited for the teacher. Andy came and sat beside meAndy : mom wants you to come home tonight. For dinnerMe: really?He nodded and looked at meMe: uhm I already have plans for tonightHe raised a browAndy: really?Me: yes I made plans with..Andy: cancel it. You don't want to disappoint momMe: hmmAndy: you have to comeMe: is there another reason you want me to come?He sighed and looked at the board without answering me.Me: AndyI looked at him sternlyAndy: okay. Dad will b
______________________________________________________________________ ๐Unugwa๐When I entered school, I was quite early. No one else was in class so I decided to go to the library. I sat down and began to read the book I was reading yesterday.It was Peter Pan and I was so engrossed in it, my love for magical stories knows no bounds.I checked my watch and guessed that Loretta should be in school. I decided to go and check first. When I entered class, few students were already there. I saw Loretta's bag and I went back to the library to get mine.From the entrance, I could see that some students were in already. I didn't look at them, I just took my bag and headed out of the large room.Few steps from the table where I was reading, I decided to bring out my freedom card from the book I read. I needed to leave the school to get Daniel's bis
______________________________________________________________________ ๐Daniel๐I'm very fast to anger. I've got the worst temper and everyone always criticize me of it. Except for my dad who I took it from, and my manager who says it's good for me to be able to charge at my opponent.Anyway, little things make me angry. But usually I get amused when I see Agnes threatening girls because of me. I find it as entertainment, seeing her fight so much for something she can never get. I should have known that she was going to come after Unugwa.I can't explain the anger I felt when I saw her confronted by Agnes. Agnes has no right to do that, she's not my friend, she's not even anything to me. I don't even see her as a girl that has a crush on me.What made me angry was that she said, I Daniel Alberto is hers. Gosh!I didn't hear muc
___________________________________________________________________________ ๐Unugwa๐Me: you're gonna answer me or not?He smirkedDaniel : I have a match this Saturday. Care to come?Me: no. I hate boxingDaniel : why?Me: it's bloodyHe crackedDaniel : it depends on the type of boxing. Mine isn't bloody yetMe: I'm still not comingDaniel : please. If you're there, I'll definitely winMe: when did I become your good luck fairyDaniel : that's not what I mean.Me: whatever. I'm still not coming. Besides Saturday is the day I spend most time with my friendsDaniel :the Loretta girl?Me: uhm no. I mean my friends in the StatesDa
______________________________________________________________________ ๐Unugwa๐I slept for about two hours after I showered. I remember we came back home by 2pm and now it's 4:30pm.I rolled over on my large bed and looked into the ceiling. Then I remembered my leg, I sat up and looked it over. The pain has reduced.I yawned and got down from bed. I still couldn't walk properly. I limped downstairs and met mom drawing Anibe's ear.Mom: what did I say?She twisted his ear and he hopped up and down yellingMom: I said what did I say?Anibe: that I should remove this earring before you close your eyes and reopen themMom: goodShe left his ear and he covered it and sat downMom: stupid boy. He wants his father to turn this house upside down&
______________________________________________________________________ ๐Unugwa๐I watched as his car drove out of the street. My hands were fiddled around each other and was partly raised up, just in front of my tummy.I was wearing a yellow singlet and a short black skirt. The stupid brother of mine came back with a grinAnibe: she agreed to go on a date with me after she realized I lived hereHe pointed to our house which was the biggest in the neighborhoodMe: stop asking random girls outAnibe: she's not random. We attend the same universityMe: whateverAnibe: so you wanna keep strolling? Or we should get back inside?Me: let's keep strollingI tucked my hand under his arm and we walked forward. My ankle was really better.. Tomorrow is alre
______________________________________________________________________ ๐ Daniel ๐I raised my eyebrows when Loretta suddenly pulled Unugwa away.CrazyI sat still, tapping my fingers on my thigh. Her elder brother came into the small living room where I wasElder brother : hey... Daniel right?I noddedElder brother : I'm Anibe. You can call me Anie... Or NibehHe was smiling and I began to wonder why because I felt the smile had a different meaningMe: it's nice to meet you sirHe chuckledAnibe: you really don't have to add that sir. I might be your age mateI raised my brow. He chuckled again and left.I smiled a little. I really like their accent. Like Americans. I und
______________________________________________________________________ ๐Unugwa ๐I got dressed for school and strolled out of my room. I entered the dinning and met grandma and dad eating. I greeted them and joined the breakfast.Last night was so fun. Grandma kept us lively. Even dad joined in and chipped in stories about his childhood.I had the opportunity of telling dad about Daniel and his dad's company. He agreed to give them a trial. He also said he was going to partner with two other companies here in Cebu. I was so happy, I tried to call Daniel but his number wasn't connectingI finished breakfast and hurried off to school. I was hoping to see Daniel but I didn't. I didn't see Loretta either.I sat in class and looked through my books. I kept looking to see if my friends would come but they didn't