Esse - Episode 22

 

Saturday was the day of contrabands and fun. We'd lock our doors and have fun. We were all seated in different groups. Some were gossiping, some were using their computers for different things.

I had brought out one of my Rice Krispy. Ngozi, Amarachi and I were watching a comedic English movie. I watch English movies freely nowadays . I can bet that I've never had so much fun in school, like I am now.

Hours passed by, and we still hadn't moved from our position. We had also finished three boxes of the cereal. We watched music videos and different movies, I had collected from Ethan.

“I think you should talk to Ebun, she's in a good mood today,” Amarachi advised me.

It's true, days have gone by, and I still haven't spoken a word to Ebun. She wouldn't even speak to me. I was a meanie that day, I know. She has been quiet since that day, and don't come to our class again, except we had combined class. I really want to talk to her, but I still don't trust her.

“Esse, you're not answering me oh.” Amarachi dragged me out of my thinking zone.

I groaned. “I don't know, but I still don't trust her.”Amarachi gave me the ‘are you kidding me’ face. I groaned again

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. “Okay fine, she can join us if she wants. But I still don't trust her.”

Amarachi ignored me, and went to talk to Ebun.

Few minutes later, Amarachi came back alone. She looked at me frustrated, before saying. “She said she can't hang around someone who doesn't trust her, and has forsaken her. And she won't even hangout with Dammy and me.” Amarachi groaned. “All thanks to you.” And she walked away.

“How is it my fault?!” I shouted at her, making everyone turn to our direction.

She laughed humorlessly. “Seriously? You just asked that? You just asked how it is your fault? Well if you can't remember, lemme remind you. If it wasn't for your false allegations, we'd all still be friends now. But your insecurities won't let you!” she shouted every single word in anger.

Deep down inside I knew I was at fault and should apologize, but I didn't want to lose. I didn't want to be the wrong person, so I fought on. “Well, if she isn't a backbiter, I wouldn't have accused her. But are you blind to see that it all started when she became friends with me.”

“Well I can't see it. It had all started before you got the app, and started talking to her. 'Esse is really annoying keeping to yourself' had been a topic. 'Esse is an hypocrite' had been a topic. Different things about you, that's why I didn't want you to get the app in the first place. I didn't want you to get hurt,” she said the last part in a low voice. “I was only trying to protect you, and Ebun didn't know any of this. She did everything innocently. She shouldn't be blamed for anything.”

All my ego was washed away. I felt empty and washed. I climbed my bed, and for some unknown reasons started crying. Now I know how Ebun felt.

Until it was lunch time, I didn't speak to anyone. I went to lunch alone. Dammy tried to talk to me, but I ignored her.

I performed my duties quietly, and maintained quality space from Ebun. Joseph didn't agree to change my partner, saying ‘Ebun’s a good friend, her kind is rare’.

Lunch was Poundo Yam and Banga soup, one of the reasons why I'd never leave Rare Gems. I drank a lot of water, to prevent halitosis.

Everyone were focused on their computers when I entered the class. Seems like Miss KnowAll has posted again. I quickly pulled out my computer when I got to my seat, and like I guessed she had updated.

ESSE’S RELATIVE IN SCHOOL; ADMINISTRATOR.
I'm sure you all can remember Esse’s case with Mrs. Adigun right? Unknowing to all of us, Mrs. Adigun reported Esse to the administrator. No one had this tale, because he's Esse’s uncle. He simply asked her what happened, and after she explained, he told her he understands. And with that, Esse got away. If it was another student, I'm sure that wouldn't have been the case, but favoritism has taken over our school. Hmm...me I won't talk oh, I'd mind my own business since its administrator. Lemme shut up oh. 

Bonus News: Friendship Diss
Esse has caused a diss to arise in the friendship of the fantastic four. Hmm...if it's not her, then who? She so annoying, I hate her.

I didn't allow myself to sink it all in before I got angry and shouted. “Quit it! Who so ever you are, I know you're from this class. Why? Because you talk about students from this class mainly, because you don't have informants in other classes, you don't want to get caught that's why. So quit it. You think it's funny? No it's not. Stop it! It's not funny, you're hurting people!”

The class was pin drop silent, when I finished talking. Everyone has the realization look on their face. I groaned. But then, it dawned on me. I only told Ebun, Amarachi, and Dammy that the administrator is my uncle. And I told them in my house, so there wasn't any possible school informant. It's an insider? It's Ebun! I knew it!