Empire High School Episode 18 by Ademide

Empire High School Episode 18

Katherine’s POV
Jeffrey pulled up in front of our gate at 7:00pm. I’m still finding it hard to believe I spent the whole day with Jeffrey and his cousins. The kids were asleep in the backseat.
And for a second I imagined us married with our kids falling asleep in the backseat.
OMG! I shouidnt be imagining things like me getting married to Jeffrey! We still have a long way to go in Life!
“Thanks for Everything” I thanked him
“Don’t thank me since you didn’t let me pay for the items” he said
“Giving me a free ride to town is enough reason to thank you” I replied
When we got to the payment desk,Jeffrey insisted that he was going to pay for everything with his ATM but I didn’t give in. I have enough money to pay for my items. And he has done more than enough for me today.
“If you say so..” He said
I nodded
“I’ll go ahead now..Good night” I picked my nylons and came out of the car.
I’d wished today wouldn’t end when we were at the cinema but it did. And now I was saying good night to Jeffrey. I was almost at the gate when I heard Jeffrey’s voice.
“Kate!”
I turned back at him. He was already out of the car. Jeffrey motioned towards me.
What does he have to say to me? I wondered
“Actually..I..Really enjoyed today. It was fun”
He said
Jeffrey took in a shaky breath. He worked up the courage to say his words.
“I don’t know if you’ll be chanced tomorrow so we can hang out” he said
What?!
Unbelievable!Jeffrey was asking me to hang with him!
Was he asking me to go on a date with him?!
“Will they be coming too?” I pointed to the car.
I needed to know if Deji and Semilore will come along tomorrow.
“No, just you and me..Or do you want me to bring them?”
“No” I said sincerely in a low tone.
“So should I take that as a yes?” He asked
I nodded
“What time should I come and pick you up?” He asked
“When will you be chanced? Cause am always at home..” I said
“I’ll give you a call” he said
I raised my eyebrow and said
“Do you have my number?”
“No” Jeffrey replied
He brought out his phone and gave it to me. Jeffrey was using Samsung S10.
I punched in my numbers on his phone.
“Thanks.. I’ll give you a call” he said
I nodded
And that was it, I expected him to leave but he didn’t.
“Have a good rest” he said
“You..Too” I replied
But none of us made an attempt to leave, we just stood there staring at each other.
I should go in now. Its getting late! Enough of the staring!
I cleared my throat.
“You can go in..” He said
I moved away from him and knocked on our gate.
“Who dey there?!” Shehu said loudly
“Shehu open up..Its me Kate”
“Oh!Small Madam!” Shehu said
“See you tomorrow” Jeffrey whispered before walking back to his car. The gate opened.
“Welcome” shehu said
“Thank You” I said when he tried to help me with the nylons.
I stepped in and waved at Jeffrey who was now leaving. He responded with a small press on the horn.
“Wetin you bring come small madam?”
“I’ll send Nanny Patricia to you”
“Ah! I trust you” Shehu said
“Lock the gate please”
“Secured!” He saluted me
“Where have you been Kate?!” My nanny panicked
“I went to a Paga center,the cinema and the Mall” I raised the nylons.
“Madam was worried when she called.. She said you weren’t picking her calls”
“Oh! I silenced it when I got to the Cinema. Don’t worry, I’ll call her when I get to my room”
“Okay.. Are you ready to eat?”
“I’m full”
After eating my popcorn, Jeffrey’s own and the cupcakes and Mirinda I purchased at the mall. I’d shared it to everyone in the car.
“Okay” she collected the nylons
“Goodnight nanny” I said before moving to my bedroom.
Today was fun-filled! It felt like I went on a date with Jeffrey. And I was already anticipating tomorrow. I was definitely going to tell my mom everything that happened today!
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Jeffrey’s POV
A soft knock sounded on my bedroom Door.
“Jeffrey are you asleep?” Aunt Joke said softly.
I was ready to sleep but I wanted to send a goodnight message to Kate or even call her.
“Come in Aunt” I said
She walked in and shut the door gently.
“Hi” she greeted
And I lifted a brow. What’s wrong? Why the Hi? She has never greeted me with a HI. Something is fishy!
“Can we talk for a while before going to bed?” She asked
“Sure”
“So how was the outing with the kids?” She asked
“Fine”
Aunt Joke wasn’t home when we came back. I showered for the kids and put them to bed. She came back around 7:40pm.
“So.. Any gist I need to hear?”
“No..”
“Are you sure nothing happened?”
I stared intensely at her! A smile played on her lip. It can’t be that she went to question her kids about the outing.
“Did you bumped into Kate?’ She blurted
Gosh! I didn’t caution them not to tell their mom cause I felt there was no need hiding anything from her.
“Come on!” She tapped my side as she sat on my bed.
“Semilore told me some interesting stuffs”
That girl!
“Isn’t she asleep?” I asked
“She opened her eyes as soon as I opened her door. She said that she couldn’t sleep because I was still out” Aunt Joke explained
I shook my head
“How much do you know?”
“Forget about her own gist. Aburo give me the full one. I want to hear from the horse mouth” she winked at me
“Well I saw Kate when we were moving out. She stays in this estate too”
“What a coincidence!”
I didn’t spill it out that i knew Kate was residing in this Estate.
“So you guys hangout together”
“Yes Aunt”
And I told her everything and showed her the pictures on my phone.
I had taken out time to delete the blur images.
“hmm dream come true” she commented
“What do you mean Aunt?” I asked
“You think am a baby?” She hissed
“Aunty, I don’t understand”
“I know the meaning of these looks” she pointed to the Image Kate leaned into me.
“I think she likes you”
She spat
“Huh! Impossible!”
“Why?”
“We aren’t close.. I mean We’re just getting to know each other”
“So are you saying that..you don’t feel anything for her too?”
“What sort of feeling?”
She showed me another picture. My forehead was resting on hers.
“The huge smile..” She said
How did we manage to take such intimate picture like we are dating!
It was true! I was smiling with my teeth out and Kate did the same too.
“Its so deep. Jeffrey i haven’t seen you smile like this for years” Aunty Joke said happily
“We only took those pictures because the kids insisted we do it”
“And you agreed?”
“Yes because we wanted to make them happy”
“Oh! Just to make my kids happy”
Yes! That was the same words Kate said to me. Aunt Joke paid attention on the pictures.
“Do you like this girl Kate?” She blurted seconds later. I was taken aback by her question. I haven’t asked myself such question!
Do I like Kate?
“Well..Its obvious you have something for this girl”
“How can you be so sure?”
“Your expressions in these pictures says it all. And its a good thing you’ve found that person that makes you smile” She stood up
“Aunty, you are mistaken”
“No I’m not mistaken. I know what am saying Jeffrey. You may not be able to understand what am trying to say..” she paused and sat back on my bed.
“Are you going out tomorrow?” I asked
“Why?”
“I have a meeting with Kate tomorrow. So I need to know if its going to work out” I said she stared at me before shaking her head.
“Jeffrey try to think deeply” she dropped my phone on the bed
“If you like Kate, then I advice you don’t let her go. I shouldn’t be saying this to you because you have to study and pass your exams but you are also not too young to have someone in your heart as long as you don’t let it distract you. Don’t lost that person that’s always put a huge smile on your face”
She stopped
And continued when no response came from me.
“Goodnight” she said
Aunty Joke moved out of my room. She was right! I’d smiled today more than I expected and Kate was behind those smiles. I was taken aback by her attitude during picture time. She was different at that moment and I got to thinking if she did those things because she wanted the kids to be happy or that was the real Katherine Adebowale.
Deos she really like me? I don’t know!
I can’t tell if she likes me because she didn’t act like she like me..Just the Same shyness, stuttering except when we were taking pictures. Kate was free with me. And about me liking Kate too.. I’ve never thought about it.
I wasn’t happy to see Kate with Emeka that evening and I decided to follow them. After that day I was determined to know Katherine!
Is that what liking means? Maybe?.. because I Wanted to be with her again!
I should take things slowly, observe and find out if Kate likes me and not Emeka!
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Katherine’s POV
I couldn’t sleep, I was stylishly waiting to see if Jeffrey was going to call or text me. I told my mom everything that happened today. She was happy that I had made a move to find out the reasons behind Jeffrey’s sad look.
I wasn’t happy Jeffrey didn’t tell me about his parents when i asked him. It was as if he was hiding something big about himself. And I hope that someday Jeffrey would spill whatever was bothering him.
My mom gave me the permission to go out with Jeffrey if he calls to meet up but she asked me to be careful and not stay out late like today.
Suddenly a soft beeping sound under my pillow snapped me out of thought. Jeffrey?!
I took it out and picked it.
“Hello?”
“Hi Kate..It’s me Jeffrey”
“Oh! Jeff.. ” I sounded like I was expecting his call.
“Sorry.. I’m just calling now.. “
“No problem, I wasn’t sleeping anyway”
“Okay, have you eaten?” Jeffrey asked
“No”
“Why?”
“I’m so Full” I replied
“Same here” he said
“What about tomorrow?” I asked
“Yeah, I’ll make it. When should we meet up?”
“I’m free anytime..So you decide”
“Okay, I’ll come and pick you up by 11” he said
“Good”
“So you’ll be the one to decide where we are going to visit tomorrow” Jeffrey said
“I’ll try..” I replied
“Okay”
“I’ll save you number” I said
“Okay”
“Take care” I said
“Yeah” he said
The line dropped.
Another day with Jeffrey!
I punched my pillow happily!
“Stop acting like a crazy girl!”
I knocked my head as I fell back on my bed.
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Angella’s POV
“Ella! Your friends are here!”
My mom called out to me.
“I’ll be out soon mom” I replied
My friends (Caroline and Elizabeth) are here! We had planned a sleep over at school on Wednesday. I suggested it because Joseph said he wouldn’t be chanced to see me. Though He said we are going to meet tomorrow but I doubt it. Principal Joel will tutor Him to keep him busy. And Joseph wasn’t sure about tomorrow’s outing when i called him today.
“Hi Bestest!” Elizabeth hugged me
I noticed another girl in the room. I drew back and hugged Caroline.
“Hey Ella meet my Cousin Cynthia” Caroline introduced
I went to the girl named Cynthia. She was a small eyed girl on low cut. Cynthia wasn’t bad too. She was prettier than Caroline and Elizabeth.
“Hi” I shook hands with her
“I’m Angella Benson” i said
“Cynthia George” She said
“Caroline told me a lot about you” she said
“Really?” I looked at Caroline
“I hope they are nice things” I added
“Uhmm yeah..Just some crazy stuffs I do too” she answered with a bright smile
“Crazy stuffs? Like locking students in toilet and all that shit!” I said
She nodded
Then I sensed Cynthia was someone Like me.
“It’s nice to meet you” I said
“Likewise” she replied
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