The story of my young life episode 2

Written By: OBILE GLORIA
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Sequence 2
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FATHER was right afterall, he always warned me never to have a boyfriend that it will affect me negatively.
” Leah listen to me, you can’t go on like this, very soon I know Mrs Kalu would send for you to know what happened to her brightest student”
I was downcast. “Why would all these be happening because of one stupid somebody that doesn’t know my worth. I swear I’m over him”
Just then a junior student came towards my desk, “Good morning senior Leah, Mrs Kalu said you should meet her in the staff room now” My heart skipped and my face screamed horror.
” I told you so, just go to her office and make up something to tell her.
Mopping my face thoroughly with my face towel I stood up and followed the junior student to the staff room anticipating for the worst.
As I walked to the staff room I cursed Eric silently, “look what u’ve done to me, you bastard, to think I loved you”
another tear escaped my eyes and I wiped them off immediately.
All my life events started playing in my head., I’m a sixteen year old girl who had been through a lot already,
I lost my mum when I was four and my father never remarried, I guess that’s because he never moved on after mum’s death,
I have no siblings that was why I was so eager to leave for the boarding school as I was dying of boredom at home,
I have few friends, Anita being the top on that list, and of course Valentine my Bestie, such a loving guy.
Ever since I was a little girl I watched my dad fight depression, he was so hard on everything.
He didn’t like me visiting friends or relatives, he kept blaming himself for mum’s death, if only he had restricted her numerous visits to the village , maybe she wouldn’t have been poisoned.
But I could tell my dad loved me very much, I saw the look on his eyes each time i he stares at me, he says, I reminded him so much of my mum that I am spiting image her.
My dad did a good job at raising me into this girl I am, you would hardly know I grew up without a mum because I knew everything every young girl of my age knew, from cooking, to keeping the house clean, and all of it, I was even better than some girls I knew who had mom’s.
Allowing me to go to the boarding house was really difficult for my dad, at first he refused, but after much begging, and crying and locking myself inside the room without food, he accepted just to make me happy.
***FLASH BACK**
I met Eric’s one day when I went to buy petrol for our generator,
the first time I saw him my heart skipped, I had just gained admission into the prestigious Federal Government College and was preparing to leave for school the next week.
That day we kept stealing glances at each other as we stood waiting for our turns.
The queue was long,andI observed he couldn’t take his eyes off me and I was really uncomfortable, finally he came over to my side.
“hello, I’m Eric, nice to meet you” he said while bringing out a hand for a shake.
I took his hands and he held mine and looked straight into my eyes, It was as if my heart would just explode with the pace at which it was beating
“I’m Leah nice to meet you too” I managed to say,
My God the guy had so much effect on me already, I silently prayed for it to get to my turn so I’ll just run away.
As if to answer my prayer, I was called by the attendant, I quickly brought my gallon forward for her to fill.
When i turned to leave, I was surprised that he had already filled his and was actually waiting for me,
“I was waiting so I could walk you home and maybe we could know more about ourselves ” he said flashing a smile and revealing that side gaped dentition I fell in love with.
“what exactly do you want to know about me” feeling shy already
“everything he replied.
“OK you start first ….
After our discussion that day, I got to know that he was an undergraduate, but was working in a cafe while waiting for admission into the University.
We exchanged numbers and we started talking on phone before I left for the boarding house.
Since phones were contraband in the dormitory, we couldn’t talk so often, but by the next term, I sneaked my phone into the dormitory.
I grew so fond of him and after 3months he asked me to be his girlfriend which I accepted but on the ground that we will not have sex until I’m ready.
My love grew stronger with each passing day until that day when everything changed.
I was left completely devastated. I’ve not been myself ever since and I couldn’t concentrate either.
My heart was shattered, and I refused to see or take his calls.
At the door of my form mistress office, I quickly wiped my face thoroughly and composed myself, did a sign of the cross and knocked on the door.
“come in” I heard her say so I went in and helped myself to a chair opposite her because she was answering a call.
In about 3 minutes she was through and faced me,
“Good morning ma” I greeted
“good morning Leah, how are you”
“fine ma” I replied
“Leah I called you here because I was shocked at your performance at the just concluded CA. Test,
I’ve also observed that lately you’ve not been your usual self and your eyes are always swollen as if you do nothing but cry all day, it’s just unlike you, it’s anything wrong? You can talk to me”
I bowed my head and I could feel the tears building again in my eyes, I tried to fight it but I lost the battle as it began to fall freely down my face,
how do I look at my form mistress in the face and tell her that her best student, the same person who earned her an award for producing the best overall student in the last speech and price giving day failed her test because she couldn’t concentrate ever since she caught her boyfriend cheating.
No I have to come up with something, but even as I tried to speak, words failed me, instead I just continued sobbing.
“Leah can you please face up now”
I wiped my eyes with my face towel and sat up to face her.
Obviously she was shocked at my sudden outburst of emotion and I saw concern written all over her face.
“Leah, do you know who you are? In case you have forgotten let me remind you, you are Leah Nwachukwu, that beautiful, brilliant, and adorable girl that every student look up to,
but thats on the outside though, and inside I see a strong, brave and promising girl with a dazzling future.
You are like a diamond darling, a precious stone that’s very rare, your Dad is so lucky to have you.
I know that this stage of your life comes with various challenges but I don’t want you to ever forget who you are.
Don’t let anyone deceive you, don’t even allow anything to distract you from achieving your goals in life, you’ve always wanted to be a pediatrician and so far you’ve put in so much effort in achieving it, don’t let anything stop you.
Any mistake you make now will forever remain a scar in your heart and I’m sure you don’t want that.
Keep your head up and keep pushing and whenever you think you want to fall, think about all the people who look up to you,
think about your Dad, think about your mum in heaven, nothing will make her more happy knowing that her little angel grew up to make her proud and lastly think about how fulfilled you will be knowing all your dreams come true,
Always know that I’ll always be here for you each time you need some one to talk to. I have so much faith in you dear, you will make me proud”
I felt as if a burden was lifted off my shoulder I went over to embrace her and I felt a feeling I never had since I was born.
I felt complete. Is this how it feels to have your mom close to you? I thanked her after promising never to let her down.
That morning when I left her office, I left happy and determined never to let anything or anyone pull me down.
ERIC POV
I’ve not been myself since that day Leah caught me making out with Trisha, it was as if a part of me left me, to make matters worse she has refused pick my calls or see me.
I know I broke her completely but all I need is just a chance to say sorry.
I made up my mind to go to her school the next Saturday, just then my phone started ringing and it was Trisha.
What does this stupid girl want again, I regret everything that day, I can’t believe I feel for her trap.
If I ever loose Leah, I’m not sure I’ll survive it.
I picked up my phone and sent her another message.
*********Leah I’m so sorry, pls give me a chance, I’m coming to your school on Saturday please don’t keep me away*******
I just hope I’ll get a chance to talk to her.
VALENTINE POV
I was so shocked when I saw her test scores today, I quickly took them and hid them, I know that she’s been sober ever since she caught that foolish boyfriend of hers cheating but I never thought it will affect her studies.
That son of a b---h, I’ll teach him a lesson never to mess with my bestie again. I was really having a bad morning.
Anita told me the form mistress sent for her and I believe it’s about the test score so I decided to wait for her at the entrance to the classroom. I didn’t wait for so long before I saw her approaching, her eyes were swollen again.
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To be continued….