RIGHT AFTER HIGH SCHOOL BY LYDIA OGUNLOLA chapter 5
To say Mum and Janet were shocked to see me up before seven in the morning was an understatement. They were practically gawking when I started washing the dishes without clashing with mum.
Mum being my mum spoke first
"Lily, is anything wrong? Why are you up this early?" She asked amusement dancing in her eyes
I felt the urge to roll my eyes like Lily would have done yesterday
"This is a new me,right?" I thought
"Nothing" I answered with a bright smile
She was taken aback with my sudden expression and the drama started
Mum and Janet bursted into a fit of laughter with Janet rolling on the floor before kneeling down
"Dear God, let me live to see more of this day on earth" she prayed before bursting into laughter again.
I was done with the dishes. I just rolled my eyes with a smile and left for my room
"Normal doesn't agree with you" my inner voice said
"Says who?" I countered before going into the bathroom.
After about 20 minutes of debating on what to wear to the library...Yeah library
I decided to message Dolly. She's probably giving me some space because of what happened yesterday.... one of the reason why I like her
Me: hey dolls💕
She didn't reply immediately, so I decided to lock my phone but her message stopped me
Pretty Idiot 👯: Hey Angry Bird👿
I rolled my eyes at my friend's choice of words... Smiling, I started typing
Me: Goin to d library today....U coming?
P.I👯: awwwn...I wish bt I've got sm stuff to do a' home
Me: OK.bye🚶🚶
It's already past nine. So,I decided to leave for the library.
I met mum in the kitchen while I grab some cookies from the cupboard I told her where I will be at the library.
" Don't come back late" was all she said
"Bye mum" I skipped out of the house
"Hi Lily,it's been a while" Grace, the nice library attendant greeted as I walked in
"Hello Grace, you're looking good" I said admiring her new hairdo
"Thanks dear" she smiled
She asked if I was there to grab a book but I told her I was going to spend some hours
I left for the stairs after giving her another smile
"See what the cat dragged in! " I heard a voice at the far end of the library.
What? The voice sounds familiar
That's when I saw him sitting across the table with a leg on the chair, smirking at me. Great!
"Junieboy!" I said with a fake smile of my own resisting the urge to stuff a textbook in his throat
Something that looks like anger flashed in his eyes .I guess it's because of the nickname. Lily...One point
He didn't say anything after that which I was okay with because the last thing on my list right now is drama
I picked a chemistry past question from the shelf and sat down as far away from him as possible
"1.How many grams of sulfur (S) are needed to react
completely with 246 g of mercury (Hg) to form HgS?"
Good! Ive been staring at this particular question for about an hour.....Deep inside I know it's simple.... Just that I can find myself solving it...
"You're so dumb" inner voice mocked
After many failed attempt to solve the question,I decided to move to the next one
"Someone's having problem solving this simple question" June said beside me
Wait.... When did he get here?
"Mind your business!" I bit back
"Easy there tiger" he chuckled
If looks could kill,he'd be six feet under with the glare coming from me right now
"You know, you are not dumb just lazy" he started as he took the seat beside me.
"What's the molecular mass of sulphur? He asked
"32grams" I answered calmly this time.
.
.
.
Time passed with us going from one question to the other.Before I knew it,it was already past three and we are done with all the questions in the series.
June happened to be a good teacher and I tried to be a good student. We got along well during the exercise that I almost forgot we were mortal enemies minutes ago.
His voice snapped me out of my thought
"Why are you always with chocolates?" He asked holding my bag in his hands
"You don't have the right to go through a lady's property without her consent!" I said as I charged towards him to collect my bag
"Says who?" He asked smirking and holding the bag up,out of my reach
"God! the boy is tall" I thought
Not wanting him to know I'm being intimidated by his height. I went for another option
"Junieboy,give me my bag or I jab this pen right through your stomach! " I threatened with evil grin
He seemed taken aback when he saw me holding the pen
"Okay okay calm down... How about we make a deal?" He said still holding his hands up
"It's my freaking bag! " I stated
"And i have it" he smirked
A minute passed
"Okay" I sighed... What's the deal? I raised my eyebrows
"
When you are coming to the tutorial,come with five sachets of chocolates for me" he answered
"Okay" I said I promised
I got home around four in the afternoon. Mum has gone out but she left my food in the kitchen.
After eating,I set out for the tutorial.
Today is the last day of the tutorial meaning the examination is tomorrow. I'm nervous because I know my preparation is poor.
On getting to the tutorial class, Mr.Alfred,the English teacher announced that the exam has been postponed to the following week. I could hear various mumur from the students,but I'm leaping with joy inside. That's a whole week for me to prepare. I couldn't hide my smile when I saw Dolly helping the teacher with his textbooks,I waved at her maybe a little bit more than necessary because of my happiness.
When the mumur has died down,
Mr.Alfred was already standing at the front with a smug smile
"What's with the face?" I thought
"Since today is the last day of the tutorial,we are not doing any work today. We are going to discuss" He said with the smile still plastered on his face
Never thought this teacher can smile so much
"What would you do if you see me in the next ten years? " He added as Dolly took her seat beside me,I smiled at her.
Mumur can be heard from every angle with students talking about various things they will do
"I would probably crush your legs with the latest car" I whispered so only Dolly could hear. We burst into laughter
"Lily! " Mr.Alfred called
"Tell us what you will do when you see me in the next ten years" he continued with the smile
"Oh! You have no idea" I thought
Of course i can't say that out loud. So, I settled for an answer a normal student would give
"In the next ten years.....I will carry you with my latest car if I see you" I answered with a smile of my own
The whole class erupted with laughter.... Is that even funny?
I expected an angry remark from Mr.Alfred but surprisingly he was also chuckling. I rolled my eyes.
Then he came a little bit closer so I could hear him "You and I know that's not true"He whispered with a chuckle
"Good you know" I thought with a smirk.
The class ended after series of answers from students. Everyone was bidding farewell to their friends. June girl didn't come today because she travelled to her exam centre.
I hugged Dolly before she left when I told her I had something to attend to. I was so lost in my thoughts that i didn't notice Junie boy standing beside me until I heard his voice
"Someone is happy the examination was postponed" He said
"Hey!" I greeted trying not to smile at his comment
" Here you go" I handed him a small bag filled with chocolates
I've never seen a smile so bright. This boy was so happy he gave me a hug which I returned. After realising what just happened,we started laughing so much it drew attention.
"So, library as from tomorrow?" He asked suddenly
"Uhnm yes" I answered
"Nine to three, don't be late.... Byeee" he said and before I could protest he's gone.
"Rude jerk" I muttered with another eye roll
"Bye tutorial,bye Mr.Alfred" I whispered and left.
Mum being my mum spoke first
"Lily, is anything wrong? Why are you up this early?" She asked amusement dancing in her eyes
I felt the urge to roll my eyes like Lily would have done yesterday
"This is a new me,right?" I thought
"Nothing" I answered with a bright smile
She was taken aback with my sudden expression and the drama started
Mum and Janet bursted into a fit of laughter with Janet rolling on the floor before kneeling down
"Dear God, let me live to see more of this day on earth" she prayed before bursting into laughter again.
I was done with the dishes. I just rolled my eyes with a smile and left for my room
"Normal doesn't agree with you" my inner voice said
"Says who?" I countered before going into the bathroom.
After about 20 minutes of debating on what to wear to the library...Yeah library
I decided to message Dolly. She's probably giving me some space because of what happened yesterday.... one of the reason why I like her
Me: hey dolls💕
She didn't reply immediately, so I decided to lock my phone but her message stopped me
Pretty Idiot 👯: Hey Angry Bird👿
I rolled my eyes at my friend's choice of words... Smiling, I started typing
Me: Goin to d library today....U coming?
P.I👯: awwwn...I wish bt I've got sm stuff to do a' home
Me: OK.bye🚶🚶
It's already past nine. So,I decided to leave for the library.
I met mum in the kitchen while I grab some cookies from the cupboard I told her where I will be at the library.
" Don't come back late" was all she said
"Bye mum" I skipped out of the house
"Hi Lily,it's been a while" Grace, the nice library attendant greeted as I walked in
"Hello Grace, you're looking good" I said admiring her new hairdo
"Thanks dear" she smiled
She asked if I was there to grab a book but I told her I was going to spend some hours
I left for the stairs after giving her another smile
"See what the cat dragged in! " I heard a voice at the far end of the library.
What? The voice sounds familiar
That's when I saw him sitting across the table with a leg on the chair, smirking at me. Great!
"Junieboy!" I said with a fake smile of my own resisting the urge to stuff a textbook in his throat
Something that looks like anger flashed in his eyes .I guess it's because of the nickname. Lily...One point
He didn't say anything after that which I was okay with because the last thing on my list right now is drama
I picked a chemistry past question from the shelf and sat down as far away from him as possible
"1.How many grams of sulfur (S) are needed to react
completely with 246 g of mercury (Hg) to form HgS?"
Good! Ive been staring at this particular question for about an hour.....Deep inside I know it's simple.... Just that I can find myself solving it...
"You're so dumb" inner voice mocked
After many failed attempt to solve the question,I decided to move to the next one
"Someone's having problem solving this simple question" June said beside me
Wait.... When did he get here?
"Mind your business!" I bit back
"Easy there tiger" he chuckled
If looks could kill,he'd be six feet under with the glare coming from me right now
"You know, you are not dumb just lazy" he started as he took the seat beside me.
"What's the molecular mass of sulphur? He asked
"32grams" I answered calmly this time.
.
.
.
Time passed with us going from one question to the other.Before I knew it,it was already past three and we are done with all the questions in the series.
June happened to be a good teacher and I tried to be a good student. We got along well during the exercise that I almost forgot we were mortal enemies minutes ago.
His voice snapped me out of my thought
"Why are you always with chocolates?" He asked holding my bag in his hands
"You don't have the right to go through a lady's property without her consent!" I said as I charged towards him to collect my bag
"Says who?" He asked smirking and holding the bag up,out of my reach
"God! the boy is tall" I thought
Not wanting him to know I'm being intimidated by his height. I went for another option
"Junieboy,give me my bag or I jab this pen right through your stomach! " I threatened with evil grin
He seemed taken aback when he saw me holding the pen
"Okay okay calm down... How about we make a deal?" He said still holding his hands up
"It's my freaking bag! " I stated
"And i have it" he smirked
A minute passed
"Okay" I sighed... What's the deal? I raised my eyebrows
"
When you are coming to the tutorial,come with five sachets of chocolates for me" he answered
"Okay" I said I promised
I got home around four in the afternoon. Mum has gone out but she left my food in the kitchen.
After eating,I set out for the tutorial.
Today is the last day of the tutorial meaning the examination is tomorrow. I'm nervous because I know my preparation is poor.
On getting to the tutorial class, Mr.Alfred,the English teacher announced that the exam has been postponed to the following week. I could hear various mumur from the students,but I'm leaping with joy inside. That's a whole week for me to prepare. I couldn't hide my smile when I saw Dolly helping the teacher with his textbooks,I waved at her maybe a little bit more than necessary because of my happiness.
When the mumur has died down,
Mr.Alfred was already standing at the front with a smug smile
"What's with the face?" I thought
"Since today is the last day of the tutorial,we are not doing any work today. We are going to discuss" He said with the smile still plastered on his face
Never thought this teacher can smile so much
"What would you do if you see me in the next ten years? " He added as Dolly took her seat beside me,I smiled at her.
Mumur can be heard from every angle with students talking about various things they will do
"I would probably crush your legs with the latest car" I whispered so only Dolly could hear. We burst into laughter
"Lily! " Mr.Alfred called
"Tell us what you will do when you see me in the next ten years" he continued with the smile
"Oh! You have no idea" I thought
Of course i can't say that out loud. So, I settled for an answer a normal student would give
"In the next ten years.....I will carry you with my latest car if I see you" I answered with a smile of my own
The whole class erupted with laughter.... Is that even funny?
I expected an angry remark from Mr.Alfred but surprisingly he was also chuckling. I rolled my eyes.
Then he came a little bit closer so I could hear him "You and I know that's not true"He whispered with a chuckle
"Good you know" I thought with a smirk.
The class ended after series of answers from students. Everyone was bidding farewell to their friends. June girl didn't come today because she travelled to her exam centre.
I hugged Dolly before she left when I told her I had something to attend to. I was so lost in my thoughts that i didn't notice Junie boy standing beside me until I heard his voice
"Someone is happy the examination was postponed" He said
"Hey!" I greeted trying not to smile at his comment
" Here you go" I handed him a small bag filled with chocolates
I've never seen a smile so bright. This boy was so happy he gave me a hug which I returned. After realising what just happened,we started laughing so much it drew attention.
"So, library as from tomorrow?" He asked suddenly
"Uhnm yes" I answered
"Nine to three, don't be late.... Byeee" he said and before I could protest he's gone.
"Rude jerk" I muttered with another eye roll
"Bye tutorial,bye Mr.Alfred" I whispered and left.
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