Double-edged Sword - Episode 4
A day that started well for me just took a twist. For the better or worse, i couldnt say.But one thing was certain.I was creeped out and psyched. Bianca didn't speak any word to me again after that moment till school closed.I wasnt sure wether to be grateful or bothered.Putting my personality into consideration, It should have definitely been the former.If you pay no attention to me, im used to it anyway. So the question right now is why am i feeling uneasy? I dont even
know what to think right now.....
"JOHN!!!" Sylvia's voice snapped me back to reality . She had picked me from school and we were currently having dinner in the
dinning room. Dad was yet to arrive. No surprise there.
"Sorry,What?" i blinked twice.
"For goodness sake John, i have been calling your name like six times now. You havent even started eating" She frowned.
"Sorry.My mind was clouded" i replied.
"You dont say" She replied dryly." So whats clouding your mind? Did you ask your G and C teacher out and she rejected your
advances?" she added. I could see her trying to stifle her laughter.
"Funny. Very funny" I rolled my eyes at her weak attempt at humor.
"Seriously,what happened today? Apart from here, you have been far up in the clouds even on the way home" She said as her
expression shifted to concern.
"There was a new student today...." I began.
"Oooooooohhh" She interrupted, dropping her spoon and supporting her chin with her
fists,propping her elbows on the table
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. It was evident that she was expecting some gossip.
"Was it a boy or a girl?" she questioned.
"Does that even matter?" I deadpanned.
"Yes" she replied still smiling. I sighed regretting why i even gave into her request.
This was going to be either very good........or very bad.
"It was a girl...." I began.
"Oh i see" She interrupted again,her eyes glinting with mischief. I shot her an
annoyed look."Sorry, continue"
"It was kind of strange. Ive never seen anyone like her.And before you inevitably cut in for the third time,I dont mean it the way youre thinking" I said.
"im not thinking anything" she replied innocently.
"Yeah right" i muttered,rolling my eyes. "Strangest thing though.She didnt look like the regular nigerian girl. She looked kind of.....different. And she spoke to me calling out my name like she knew me before."
The smile vanished from Sylvia's face and she became silent.Her expression was a cross between thoughtful and interrogative.
"Are you sure you havent met before?" She finally asked.
"Positive" I replied.
"Maybe....."she began.
Our conversation was put to an end at that moment as the car horn blarred at the gate.
"Dad's home" Sylvia annouced getting up from her seat and heading for the door.
"Oh joy" I muttered silently as i followed her.Here comes another situation to help worsen my day.
We opened the gate and Dad drove in before alighting from the car.
"Daddy welcome" Sylvia said as she opened the passenger seat to get some things out.
"Thank you"he replied, adjusting his suit.He stretched his huge frame before closing the door.
"Daddy welcome" I said.
He merely grunted as he walked into the house. I shrugged. What was i expecting before? Sylvia walked towards me and
placed her hand on my shoulder giving it an affectionate squeeze. Her eyes softened as i read the meaning behind them. Her expression said 'Its alright.Im here for you'
I nodded and she entered the house. She was here for me.But for how long? She'll get married next year and leave the house.
Leave the house.
Leave me.
Alone.
With him.
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Wehdone frank, next episode please!
Thanks @betty orah.