HER LAST WISH Episode 11 – 13 by Azeemah Salami

HER LAST WISH Episode 11 by Azeemah Salami

“Is there a need to say what we’re here for again?” Daniel teased, seeing Felia and Layla getting along with each other even without proper introduction.
“Of course we should” Felia said.
“Okay so Layla,these are my special friends. Felia Summers and Rylan Whitney, they came with me to be introduced to you. Guys,meet Layla Moremi Williams,my third special friend” Daniel said and sipped his coffee.

“Oh, it’s so nice to meet you guys” Layla smiled, shaking hands with Rylan.
“Great to meet you too though i must admit i felt a bit jealous when Dan told us about you. We all know he makes lots of friends within a short period of time.. but it takes so long for him to make someone his special friend,like..he would literally study the hell out of the person for months but it’s not even up to two days and..wow,he made you one. I wondered what it was about you that influenced his decision but on meeting you,i was impressed as well” Felia concluded.
“Thanks Felia, I’m quite struck by your friendliness also. I never knew Dan special friends would be as nice as he is”
“Even nicer” Felia grinned and Dan rolled his eyes at her.
She laughed.

“Okay, Layla. I’m Rylan and it’s very nice to meet you. I’m glad there’s now someone to keep Felia from bugging us all the time” Rylan said and earned a knock from Felia.
Layla laughed.

“You won’t believe these guys would leave me all to myself and play games, forgetting I’m even there and if I’m finally remembered, i’ll be teased all through” Felia groaned.
“You guys are so dead now” She added.
“C’mon, we do ask you to join us. You always refuse” Dan asked.
“How am i supposed to join you to play that stupid and hard game!” Felia yelled and Dan laughed.
“Hey, we’re in a cafe. When we get home,yell all you want, you can even jump while at it” Rylan said,still rubbing his forehead.
“Fool”

“So Layla, i heard you are African. I wouldn’t have known you are if Daniel hadn’t told me” Felia said.
“Same here, you look so beautiful and…” Rylan was saying.
“Thick” Felia completed his words.
“Gosh, that was not what i was about to say!” Rylan said.
“It doesn’t matter, i completed it for you. It doesn’t have to be what you wanted to say dunderhead” Felia grinned.
“You’re so…ahhh” Rylan groaned.

“So your African name is Moremi, did i get the pronunciation?” Felia asked sheepishly.
“No” Layla laughed.
“Though i’m not also very good at the pronunciation but I’m good enough to know you pronounced it wrongly.” Layla said.
“Aw! Pronounce it,I’m gonna repeat after you” Felia said.
“It’s More-ray-me” Layla said.
“More-ray-me” Felia pronounced after Layla.
“Yes!” Layla smiled.
“Wow, i got it. It’s such a beautiful name” Felia smiled.
“Yes, i personally think African things are beautiful, from their histories to cultures,to names and so many other things” Dan said.

“Yeah, more-ray-me would you tell us more about your father,he was the African right?” Rylan asked.
“Yes. My late father is named Michael Ajagun Williams, he’s African,a Nigerian to be precise,a three star general who lost his life at war” Layla said.
” I’m so sorry about that Layla” Rylan said.
“No,it’s fine” Layla smiled.

Dan stared at her,he also didn’t know her father was killed.

“He was a hero” Felia sighed sadly.
“Yes he was” Layla smiled.
“I’m so sorry about his death Layla” Felia said.
“C’mon it’s fine,it happened years back and I’m over it already” Layla said.
“Let’s not dwell in this, let’s discuss another thing. Would y’all like to know the history behind the name more-ray-me?” Layla asked.
“Yes!”
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“Wow” Felia and Rylan smiled after Layla finished narrating the story.

“That was one hell of a history” Rylan said.
“It’s so beautiful,I’m gonna tell it to my parents when i get home” Felia said, filled with enthusiasm.
Layla smiled.
“I would love to really dig more info Africa history, cultures, everything” Rylan said.
“Exactly! I would love to do the same” Daniel said.
“Same here” Felia said.

“I still have some of my father’s Africa history books and some novels, i can lend it to you guys if you want” Layla said.
“We definitely do!” They said.
“Alright,I’m gonna give them to Dan in school and you can get it from him” Layla said.
“Thanks Layla”

“Okay, enough about ‘Africa’ . I should know what’s up with you guys too” Layla said.
“Well,me..I’m a boring nerd” Rylan said.
“Yes you are” Felia agreed with a straight face.
“What! I am?!” Rylan asked.
Dan laughed.
“Guys, didn’t he admit it himself?” Felia asked.
“He did” Layla and Dan said.
“Gosh, well..I’m not a boring nerd!” Rylan yelled.
“Stop yelling man,you look like a bull while at it” Dan sipped his coffee.
“Exactly!” Felia agreed and Rylan bit his lips.
“Fuck you both” He said.

“You said it with your bull mouth that you were a boring nerd” Dan said.
“I said that so you guys could disagree with me and tell Layla how fun i am,i didn’t want to brag that I’m the most playful person she would ever meet” Rylan said.
“Asshole” Dan shook his head.
“Fool” Felia said.
Layla laughed.

“Guys,I’m getting a tattoo soon” Felia said.
“Cool,I’ve always known you’ll get one someday” Rylan said.
“Mr and Mrs Summers gave you the permission to?” Dan asked.
“Of course no,they disagreed” Felia frowned.
“Ouch” Rylan said.
“But I’m gonna get it anyway,i really want it.” Felia said.
“How are you gonna do that without them knowing?” Dan asked.
“I’m gonna get it on…”
“Your boobs” Rylan concluded for her,with a naughty grin.
“That was not what i was about to say!” Felia slapped his hand.

“It doesn’t matter, i completed it for you. It doesn’t have to be what you wanted to say dunderhead” Rylan repeated her words to her and Dan laughed.
“Fuck you!” Felia said.

“I don’t think you should get it if your parents doesn’t want you to yet” Layla said.
“You think so?” Felia asked.
“Yeah, if you go ahead with it,they’re definitely gonna find out one day and they won’t be happy you disobeyed them” Layla said.
Felia blinked fast as she reconsidered.
She felt so bad to have wanted to go against her parents in the first place.

“Thanks Layla,i would do what you said. I’m gonna wait till I’m given the permission” Felia said and Rylan and Dan stared at her in disbelief.

“Good and then you’ll be free to get it in any part of your body you want” Layla said.
“Fel,did you just..changed your mind?” Rylan asked.
“Of course,Layla is right” Felia said.
“Wow” Dan smiled.
“You wouldn’t have changed your mind if i had told you the same thing Layla said”
“That’s because you’re a fool dear” Felia smiled.

Layla laughed. “How do you say mean words with such a cool smile?”
“They made me turn that way” Felia said and Layla chuckled.
“You turned Rylan into a bull too” Dan said.
“And you turned Dan into a chicken” Rylan said.
Layla laughed out loud.
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“Dan, how’s Anne?” Layla said.
“She’s fine, she sent her greetings” Dan said.
“Oh,say hi to her for me.” Layla smiled.

“Gosh,your aunt eyes scares me” Felia said and they all turned to Philia who was touring round the shop but her eyes were fix on them.
“I’m scared too” Rylan said and Layla laughed.

**

Layla walked back into the shop, smiling after they left.

“You look so happy” Aria smiled as Layla approached her.
“I am. It was fun to have them around” Layla said.
“Obviously” Aria said.
“Is Philia still pissed?” Layla asked as she washed her hands by the sink.
“I don’t think so,she said something about leaving you to do whatever you want because she feels so sorry for you” Aria said.
“Oh” Layla sighed, wearing back her apron and hair cover.

She knew the reason Philia had let it go.

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It was Sunday.

Layla walked into the house and closed the door behind her.

She dropped on the couch and started pulling off her shoes,she was starving.

“How was church?” She heard Philia ask behind her.
“It was great,i enjoyed the sermon more today but I’m so hungry right now, i have to go prepare something immediately” Layla said.
“Here. I left some pizza for you,have it before going to prepare something for yourself” Philia said stretching the pizza box to Layla.

Layla stared at her in disbelief as she collected the box . Perhaps Phil was fooling her..she thought but she was wrong as she opened the box.
There were slices of pizza staring at her.
Her stomach danced in excitement.
She stared back at Philia, blinking like a puppy.

“What?” Philia asked, sitting on the couch.
“Are you going to deduct it from my allowance tomorrow?”
Philia chuckled..”No”
“For real?”
“Yeah, i gave it to you” Philia said.
“Thank you Phil” Layla smiled.
Phil nodded and switched on the TV.
“Just make sure to prepare a good lunch once you’re done” Philia said.
“Okay Phil” Layla said with a mouthful.

💜💜 Monday**

Layla counted the dollar notes Philia gave her for allowance and it was complete.
She truly didn’t deduct anything.

“You didn’t believe i wasn’t going to deduct your fee until you counted it right?” Philia asked and Layla nodded.
“Just go before i change my mind” Philia said.
“Bye” Layla smiled, hurrying out of the house.

She got outside and was so startled to see Dan,dressed in his school wears, waiting with Anne in front of their car.
“Layla” Anne called happily.
She slowly walked to them,still surprised to see them in front of her house.
They look like they were waiting for her.
“Anne” Layla said, wondering if she gave Dan her home address.
She was sure she didn’t.
Could he have figured it out because her house wasn’t so far from the shop.

“Well i know you’re surprised to see us here but don’t be, because starting now, you’ll be going to school with us and returning in our car” Dan said.
“Please Layla, don’t refuse. Remember we are all friends and we shouldn’t refuse one another. We felt so bad after knowing you trek to school and back home when we have a car that can convey us all. I you’re someone who would do the same if we were in your shoes and i know you wouldn’t like for us to refuse your help so please, don’t refuse us” Anne said.
“Moreover, having another person in the car would be fun!!” Dan smiled.

“Don’t even think of refusing or I’m gonna carry you into the car” Dan said.
“Get in Layla, we’re running late” Anne said pulling her hand.
Layla was still speechless as she got into the car,she stared from Dan to Anne.
The driver stared the car and they drove off.

Philia sighed, watching from her window as the car drove off.

“Good job Dan. Thank you”

HER LAST WISH Episode 12 by Azeemah Salami

Dan and Layla walked into the classroom together and that earned them questioning gazes from the students.

Layla got to her seat first, Dan was still replying to greetings from different corners.
His eyes met with Dylan’s who looked away almost immediately.
Daniel would have actually liked to say hi to him.

He finally got to his seat which was beside Layla’s.
“Hey” He said to her as he sat down.
She was still not looking her normal self.
He wondered why..
Had she felt so uncomfortable in their car?
She hadn’t even talk throughout the journey to school.

“Did you dislike getting into our car that much?” He finally asked and Layla glanced at him.
She shook her head..”No, i enjoyed being in your car. It was so refreshing and cool. I felt so comfortable and it made me remember the days my brother and i ride in my parents car”
“Oh..” Dan paused, looking so sorry.
“I’m so sorry” He said.
He hadn’t known her being in their car had brought back memories.
“No..Don’t say that,it’s fine. Totally” Layla smiled but he could see the pain beneath her smile.

He gently held her hand in his in a comforting manner.
She smiled genuinely this time.
“It’s been so long i got into a beautiful car as that and how did you get to know my home address,was it just a guess?” She asked.
“Be sincere” She quickly added and Dan smiled.

He would really loved to tell her the truth but her aunt, Philia had told him not to.
He was so surprised when she approached him yesterday after Layla had walked away after seeing them off.

Philia had told him she doesn’t like how Layla treks to school,she gives her transport fare but Layla would rather trek and sooner or later,it might start telling on her health because her school is so far from the house.
Dan had replied her that he offered her a ride in the car but she declined,he would love to help her too,to stop her from trekking to school everyday. It must be so exhausting.
Philia had said Layla is always like that, she wouldn’t accept help from people even if it’s gonna make her living easier. She then pleaded with Dan to know a way to get her to be riding with him and of course Dan promised to. He has the ability to make Layla’s life less exhausting and he wouldn’t hesitate to help.
Philia gave him their home address and made him promise not to tell Layla a thing.

“It wasn’t a guess, i just happened to know your house” Dan shrugged and Layla gave him a look.
“Yunno your house isn’t so far from the coffee shop” He added and she sighed.
“That doesn’t mean it’s so easy to know the address without anyone helping,are you probably a..wizard?” Layla teased with a raised brow and Dan laughed.
“C’mon”

“Well, thanks for being so kind enough to want me to start riding with you guys” Layla smiled.
“Will you be fine to continue to?” Dan asked.
“Of course,i wouldn’t miss being in that beautiful car for anything” She said and Dan smiled.
He’s a bit glad she accepted to continue riding with them,that means she’s getting comfortable with him.

“Oh look, the teacher is here” Layla said.

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“Bye Dan,Anne. Thanks for the ride” Layla said, alighting from the car parked in front of her house.
“Bye Layla” They waved.

She stood and waved at them as the car moved away.

She turned to walk into the gate when she collided into Philia.

“Gosh! you scared me” Layla sighed heavily.
“You scared yourself” Philia said, adjusting her dress.
She looks like she was ready to leave for shop.
“How long have you been standing here?”
“Since forever. Don’t take long before coming to the cafe or i won’t hesitate to give you a good punishment” Philia said as she walked away.

Layla stood staring at her back, wondering why Philia hadn’t asked her about riding in Dan’s car because obviously she had seen her alight.
She shrugged as she walked inside…Philia is just being Philia.

🌼

“Gosh! Fel, you’re going to tear my backpack” Dan groaned as Fel tug at his backpack for the books Layla had said she was gonna give them.
She had been waiting in their living room even before they arrived.

“Where’s Rylan?” Dan asked.
“He has an appointment in the hospital,so he told me to bring his own copy to his house” Felia said, unzipping Dan’s backpack.
“You didn’t even confirm if she actually gave the books to me before ransacking my bag” Dan said, shaking his head.
“Layla doesn’t look like someone who would go back on her wor..Yeah! I found it” Felia said excitedly.
“Good for you” Dan rolled his eyes.

“And yeah, i forgot to ask for Layla’s contact on Saturday. You should have it right?”
“Yeah,i should but Layla doesn’t have a phone yet”
“Oh really?”
“Yeah”
“Is it some moral role or…”
“If it’s for some moral role,we wouldn’t own phones either” Dan said.
“Yeah, right”
“But! She’s gonna get a phone soon” Dan said.
“She told you that?” Felia asked.
“Nah, i just know that” Dan said.

“Anyway,i really enjoyed our meeting with her, would you schedule another? I miss her already. She’s one of the few people i find myself vibing with without having to try so hard” Felia said and Dan smiled.
“I can relate to that. And about scheduling another meeting,i would be inviting her over for my parents Thanksgiving party on Sunday,we would all be meeting here if she honors my invite” Dan said.
“And what if she doesn’t?” Felia asked.
“Well..we can always go to the coffee shop if we want to meet her” Dan said.
“Right. I should get going” Felia said, stretching as she got up from the couch.
“Why so soon?” Dan asked.

“I can’t wait to immerse myself into these books” She said.
“And who said you can’t do that here?”
“You know i cherish reading in the comfort of my room than anywhere,not even paradise. I’ll be back to spend time with you if i get to complete it soon enough”
“Okay, see you” Dan said.
“Bye, and go freshen up. You smell like..ughhh” Felia groaned as she walked out of the door and Dan laughed.

He stood up to walk to his room when Anne appeared in the living room, looking freshened up.
“Fel left already?” She asked looking around.
“Yeah, she left to read in the comfort of her room” Dan said.
“Oh,she wouldn’t trade that for anything” Anne smiled, adjusting her glasses.

“I’ll go freshen up” Dan said.
“Alright, what you gonna have for lunch,I’m about performing some wonders in the kitchen” Anne winked.
“Ah, you’re making me salivate already. Just cook anything good. I’ll come join you soon” Dan said, running to his room..

“Pasta is it then” Anne said, turning towards the kitchen.

🌌

“I rode in my friends car today and it’s gonna continue that way” Layla said to Phil as they had their dinner.
“Oh cool” Philia said and resumed her meal.
“Really?” Layla who had expected Phil’s lash back asked in surprise.
“What?” Philia asked.
“You are going to allow me do that without saying anything?” She asked.
“I said something. ‘oh cool’ ” Philia said.
“That’s so unusual of you…you yell at every decision i make before finally giving in” Layla said.
“People change, don’t they?” Philia smiled.

“Gosh, please stop smiling. You look scary” Layla swallowed.
“What!” Philia yelled, stabbing the peas on her plate with her fork.
‘there we go again’ Layla muttered under her breath.
“I mean,you don’t smile at me often,i can’t even remember the last time you did. Seeing you smile now seems…creepy,I’m really trying my best not to run off, screaming. I’m sorry if that hurt though” Layla smiled, secretly glad to be getting on Philia’s nerves.

“You sure have a bad mouth for someone in your condition!” Philia said.
“Oh please,when would you stop mentioning my condition at every conversation. Are you bent on making me continuously sad?”
“You need to be reminded of it because you seem to have forgotten…”
“Seeing me happy almost all the time doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten about my condition” Layla cut in.. “it’s buried in my mind,i think about it every second. You sure don’t expect me to be in tears all the time,do you?”

Philia stared at her, before continuing her meal.

“So many people are facing one difficulty or the other,it isn’t obvious on their faces does not mean they are not worried about it” Layla said.
“Enough, continue your dinner” Phil said.
“Or miss your allowance to school tomorrow” Phil quickly added.

Layla continued her dinner in silence and sadness.

🦋🦋🦋

“You’re looking so bright this morning” Phil said to Layla who stood in front of her,fully dressed for school,smiling brightly and beautifully.
She’s determined not to allow anything bring her down or make her feel sad,she should be responsible for her own happiness.
“Yeah” Layla acknowledged.
“Could it be because you now have someone to pick you up?” Philia asked, handing Philia’s allowance to her.
“Partly” Layla smiled as she counted the dollar notes.

“Or could it be because the person picking you up is Daniel?” Philia asked and Layla stopped halfway through counting the money.
Only her eyes moved and they were filled with questions..
Philia bit the inside of her lip, knowing she just blabbered..gosh.

“How did you know Daniel is the one picking me up?” Layla asked.
“Of course i saw him when you alighted from his car” Philia said, having quickly regained her momentum.
“How? Because i wasn’t even sitting beside Daniel,he was at the far end of the car,i was sitting right beside Anne and there’s no way you would mistake Anne for Daniel” Layla said.
“I just happened to see him! He’s a tall guy yunno” Phil said.
“He is but..”
“Just let it go,i happened to see him! That’s surely not a crime” Philia raised her voice.
“Of course it isn’t,but how did you even get to know his name?” Layla asked.
She also couldn’t place a finger on why she was being curious.

“You guys were so loud at my cafe on Saturday,so i happened to grab everyone’s name, Layla the questionnaire!” Phil snorted and Layla folded in her lips.
“I would leave now” She said,not bothering to count the rest of the money.
Phil was glad she didn’t because she had actually added to it and Layla being the questionnaire she is would question her on why the money was more and she being the ‘answernnaire’ is not ready to answer her questions. She already decided to increase Layla’s allowance and it’s gonna continue that way.

“Bye” Layla said.
“Bye” Philia said.
•
Layla stood by her gate, waiting.
She finally decided to count the dollar notes and when she was done,she discovered it was more than the amount Philia do give her.
Philia might have miscounted the money before handing it to her.

She was about heading back inside when she heard a car horn.
She smiled, seeing it was Daniel’s car.
Well…she’s gonna sort the money issue when she’s back from school,she can’t afford to make them run late because of her.

“Hey guys” Layla smiled, approaching the car.
Daniel and Anne smiled at each other, noticing how bright Layla’s mood is.

🦋🦋

“What’s going on!?” Chloe lamented as Daniel and Layla walked into the class together again today and they were even smiling!

“Isn’t it so obvious that they come to school together now and i even saw them leaving together yesterday in Daniel’s car” Miranda said.
“What! Ho..w?” Chloe asked, hoping what she just heard is false.
“Well..the point of all this is Layla now ride with Daniel and Anne. They’ve gotten closer,Lucky her” Christy said and Sabrina shrugged.

“Noooo!” Chloe suddenly screamed, mounting to her feet.
She was so sure Daniel has been enchanted with Africa Voo Doo.
“I’m so going to show her hell!” Chloe said,ready to march to Layla’s seat,who was oblivious of what was happening to Chloe at the moment, though everyone had turned to her worriedly when she screamed but they all faced their businesses, seeing it was nothing serious. She was just being her crazy self.

“Chloe,i won’t advise you to approach her. Your hair..” Christy paused and swallowed.
“Is at stake” Sabrina completed the statement and Miranda and Christy nodded.

Chloe’s strength that seemed to have overcomed her dropped and she quietly sat down, glaring hard at Layla from her seat.
She was more pained Layla wasn’t even looking in her direction and even Daniel too!

“Riding in the same car doesn’t necessarily means something is going on between them” Christy said.
“Yeah! Yunno Layla is so poor,she treks to school all the time and Daniel probably felt pity for her and decided to help her” Miranda said.
“That shows how much of a good guy he is” Sabrina added.

“You guys are right” Chloe said, starting to get the angry look off her face.
“I didn’t even think in that direction..wow. So, Daniel is making her ride with him to help her poor ass” Chloe laughed and her friends laughed with her even though they didn’t find it funny.

“I’m so lucky to have such a good guy as my boyfriend,he’s so nice” Chloe beamed and her friends stared at one another in astonishment before turning to her.
“Your boyfriend?” They asked, almost at the same time.
“Yeah” Chloe nodded, looking so sure.
“He’s going to officially be my boyfriend soon,you all know i always get what i want right?” Chloe smiled and they nodded.

They weren’t sure Chloe was going to get what she wanted this time because Daniel had not even shown the tiniest bit of attraction for her like other guy does but of course they were not ready to tell Chloe that.
None of them is ready to stop being Chloe’s friend.

“What if i tell Dan that I’m a poor thing that trek to school too” Chloe said.
“Chloe,your pink Ferrari is always standing out in the school parking lot” Miranda said.
“Then i would tell him it’s under repair then” Chloe concluded
“Everyone knows your father is rich enough to get another car for you even if your car is under repair” Sab said.
“I don’t think Daniel knows how wealthy my father is,or he would have moved closer to me” Chloe pouted.
“Daniel might not know because he’s a new student but his sister does and she’s gonna tell him. I’m sure you do not want to Daniel to see you as a liar at the fresh start of your relationship” Christy said.

“You’re so sensible” Chloe smiled at Christy and Miranda rolled her eyes.
She always want to remain Chloe’s favorite.

“Daniel doesn’t look like someone who would tolerate liars so i better make a better decision” Chloe said and seemed to be thinking for a while.
Her eyes suddenly lit up and they knew she had come up with something.

“Why don’t i just tell him every single car in my father’s garage got burnt to ashes”

“Chloe!!!” They all screamed.

HER LAST WISH Episode 13 by Azeemah Salami

“Why don’t i just tell him every single car in my father’s garage got burnt to ashes”

“Chloe!!!” They all screamed and everyone turned to them worriedly.
Most of the students hissed when they saw it was nothing serious and few grumbled on how worried they were for nothing.
Everyone turned back to their business.

“What?” Chloe asked, rolling her eyes.
“I thought you would come up with something better but what was that?” Christy asked.
“Isn’t it a good decision?” Chloe asked.
“It isn’t” Mira and Sabrina said.
“Well..that was the best i could come up with” Chloe said.
“That is a big NO for me” Christy said.
“Yeah” Sabrina and Mira agreed.
“What do i do then? I really want him to be mine” Chloe said.

“We’ll come up with something okay?” Miranda assured.
“What do you plan to come up with? If Dan doesn’t feel attracted to Chloe, he can’t be forced to” Christy stated.
“Just shut up” Miranda sent her a look “he might be attracted to her but just doesn’t know how to approach her”
“It doesn’t look so…” Christy was saying when Sabrina cut in.
“I agree with Miranda, Dan might not know how to approach Chloe.”
“He doesn’t look like the sort of guy that won’t be bold enough to express his feelings” Christy said, being the only one among them who doesn’t really like deceiving Chloe.

“He doesn’t look that way doesn’t mean he isn’t that way, when it comes to feelings,most people are timid. Chloe do not listen to Christy,she’s bad vibes” Miranda said.
“Obviously” Chloe shrugged, sending Christy a pointed look.
Christy sighed automatically zipping her lips.

“I so much hate this teacher” Sabrina groaned as a teacher walked in.

🦋🦋

“It’s so great to have you join us for lunch” Jessie smiled at Dan who smiled back.
They were all sitting round a table in the cafeteria, including Layla who Jessie wished hadn’t joined them.

“Oh look, everyone is staring at our table” Jessie giggled, excited she’s getting what she wanted.
The attention of everyone.

“Why are they all staring at our table?” Dan asked, looking puzzled.
“That’s because you are sitting with us!” Kate said.
“I.. i don’t understand,how does that relate with the stares?” Dan asked.
“They probably couldn’t believe you would sit with us” Kate said.
“Why?” Dan asked.
“Seniors sitting with Juniors during lunch break isn’t so regular here and not when the senior in question is the school idol” Jessie said, smiling in a flirting manner.

“Oh please,I’m not the school idol. I’m just Dan” He said biting his burger.
Jessie blinked and swallowed, she had thought Dan would be impressed with being called the school idol but obviously he doesn’t want to be called that.
She bit her lips thoughtfully thinking of a better thing to call him that would impress him and make him see her as a potential lover.

“Sarah,i haven’t seen you in the house for a while now.” Dan said.
“Yeah,i don’t live close anymore. I stay with my aunt now” Sarah said.
“Oh..” Dan said.
“I actually stay close” Jessie said.
“I do too” Kate smiled.
“Sarah! Kate! Your houses are even farther than Sarah’s aunt’s” Anne said.
“Oh really?” Kate said, tucking her hair behind her ear with an embarrassed smile.
Sarah groaned and shook her head, knowing what Jessie and Kate are up to.

Jessie resumed her thought of impressing Dan..
He’s so cute and sitting so close to him is almost making her melt.

“So, I think we haven’t done a proper introduction. I want to know my sister’s friends better, except Sarah though” Dan smiled.
“Of course” Sarah chuckled.

“I’m Kate Miles and it’s so nice to finally meet you” Kate smiled.
“Oh, Kate. It’s so nice to get to know you too. I love your hair though. It looks beautiful” Dan said, admiring Kate’s long curly hair.
“Really? Thank you” Kate said, restraining herself from showing her excitement.
God knows she’s gonna start flaunting her hair more now.

They all turned to Jessie,it was her turn to introduce herself but she seemed to be lost in thought.
She didn’t even notice the pairs of eyes on her.

“Oh wow, it’s so unusual of Jessie to be this quiet” Anne said.
“Jessie” Sarah stirred her and she looked really embarrassed to have been caught lost in thought.
“I was actually thinking of how to go about the school work we were given earlier today, y’all know how much i hate failing. I love studying a lot” Jessie said, hoping that would impress Dan.
“What!” Anne and co exclaimed,if there’s anyone among them who hates studying the most,then it’s Jessie! . Jessie would rather lazy around than study! They wonder where this was coming from.

“Anyway,it’s your turn to introduce yourself to Dan” Sarah said.
“Really?” Jessie’s face lit up.
“I’m Jessie Shaw,a very nice girl to the core,my hobby is studying. It’s so nice to meet you Dan,i really hope we maintain a close relationship” Jessie smiled, stretching her hand for a handshake.
Her friends stared at her in astonishment, Sarah’s mouth was even slightly opened.

“It’s great to meet you too Jessie” Dan smiled as he accepted the handshake.
Jessie reluctantly pulled her hand from his after a long awkwardness.

“I know y’all already know Layla but im gonna introduce her anyway. This is Layla Moremi Williams,a special friend of mine” Dan smiled.
“Hi Sarah, Kate, Jessie” Layla said.
“Hiii Layla” Kate and Sarah said.
“Hey” Jessie said.

“Nice sitting with y’all for lunch, Layla and i would have to return to leave now” Dan said.
“Why? Lunch break isn’t over” Anne said.
“Yeah,we planned to go to the library after having lunch” Dan said.
“Oh” Anne nodded.
“Nice having you guys with us” Sarah smiled.
“Yeah” Kate said.
“I hope you sit with us some other time Dan” Jessie said.
“Sure” Dan said and waved before walking away with Layla.

“Jessie! You were so obvious” Sarah said.
“Really?” Jessie asked.
“Of course,even a blind would know you like Dan. C’mon” Kate said.
“Gosh, i couldn’t control my feelings” Jessie sighed.
“Does that mean he noticed I’m into him?” Jessie asked.
“He should,it was so clear” Sarah rolled her eyes.
“Great then,it’ll make everything easier” Jessie smiled.

“I would advise you to stop whatever feelings you’re having for Dan, he won’t even think about you in that direction” Anne said, sipping her juice.
” Why? Am i not pretty enough?” Jessie asked with a frown.
“It’s not about being pretty,he doesn’t even go for looks. I’m not sure he would want to get into any romantic relationship for now because he just got out of one, ‘heartbroken’. The thing is Dan won’t even consider dating you,the fact that you’re my age is a huge turn off,he’s gonna feel like he’s taking advantage of your young mind, so you should erase whatever crush or feelings you’re having for him so it won’t grow into something you won’t be able to control” Anne said and they were surprised when Jessie bursted into tears.

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“Hi Phil” Layla greeted as she walked into the living room.
She hadn’t expected to meet Phil at home,not even looking like she’s ready to step out of the house.
“Hey Layla” Phil said.
“Aren’t you going to the cafe?” Layla asked.
“Nah”
“Why?”
“Because it’s my Cafe. And i can choose not to go whenever i don’t feel like” Philia said.
“Oh, right” Layla said.

“I’m going to go freshen up” Layla said, starting to walk towards the direction of her room when she remembered about the allowance.

“Phil,you gave me extra dollar notes this morning,so i guessed you miscounted it. here is it” Layla said, handing Phil the extra money.
“No,i didn’t miscount it. I’ve decided to increase your allowance” Phil said and Layla stared at her in surprise.
“And don’t ask me why, i just decided to” Phil quickly added,not ready for questions.

“Really? You decided to increase my allowance? Why?… I mean..” Layla sighed, trailing off.
Philia did not just increase her allowance with a little amount but with a huge one.
“I just told you not to ask questions, go freshen up and join Aria in the cafe” Phil said.
“Okay Phil, thanks so much” Layla said.

“But..” Layla paused. “If you’re being nice to me because of a particular reason,then you should stop”
“Would you go freshen up and join Aria already!” Phil raised her voice and Layla hurried to her room.

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“Aria” Layla called, smiling in greeting.
“Hey! Layla, how was school?” Aria asked, glad Layla is here.
“Great” Layla said, washing her hands.
“And how’s Dan and co?”
“They’re fine, though I’ve not been in contact with Felia and Rylan since we last met here but we do exchange greetings through Dan. He’s our middleman” Layla chuckled, putting on her apron.

“Don’t you think you should get a phone? I know you’re saving up,so you definitely have the money to and if probably the money is not enough. I can help” Aria said.
“No,the money with me is more than enough to get myself a phone” Layla said.
“Then what’s stopping you?” Aria asked and Layla shrugged.
“I would get one soon” Layla said, hoping she keeps to her own words.
“I hope you do” Aria said and Layla nodded.

She started attending to customers while Aria prepared the orders.

“Isn’t Philia coming?” Aria asked when Layla returned from taking a customer’s order.
“I don’t think so” Layla said.

“Oh..look who we have here” Aria smiled.

“Felia!” Layla smiled.

#OpraDre

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