Olivia Keller
The locker hall wasn't as crowded and noisy as it used to be, the football season was close, which means more and more practice for the football team.
Javier could be seen bouncing a ball on the hard marble floor of the locker room, his ripped jeans and black t-shirt, matched with a white Nike trainers didn't contrast well with his looks. Javier was blonde and he was also part of Jamaal's squad. He was basically the one who makes sure the squads follows the bro code as I heard from no other person than Drew. Javier also serves as the wingman for his friends. He was surely up to something.
I looked around me, trying to see if there was a girl he was trying to match up with his friends. There were a lot of girls in the locker room, it was hard to point out at who exactly he was on the look out for. I turned my e
Olivia Keller "Did you say anything to my mum when you came over?" He asked, stepping closer to me. "No, I didn't." I replied. "Well, she is inviting you for dinner on Sunday. Make sure you don't come late. My parents does not condone tardiness." He said. "I don't think I can make it, I'm sorry but I can't." I don't think I want to have anything to do with Jamaal's family, the only business I have with that family was tutoring Jamaal nothing else and I thought high class does not mix up with low class. He scoffed loudly. "Do you know how many people would die to get this offer?" He asked, grabbing me by the arm. I felt tempted to scream at his face, I was different. Many people and Olivia doesn't relate. "Do you
Olivia Keller Drew was the first person I saw when I stepped into the library, the library was basically empty, except from the librarian, old Mrs Anderson who was already asleep on her desk. Huge, tall shelves with lots of books piled in them were at each corners of the library. Middle sized shelves were placed all over the place, the library wasn't that huge but it was packed with enough books. The air unit was rattling, piercing the silence with its annoying noise. I could literally smell the books, the smell of old books and fresh prints. "You are late," Drew called out. "Only a few minutes late," I said, checking the time on my phone. "That is still late though." She replied. "So, why do you want us to meet here? Are you ready to talk now or you a
Olivia Keller The loud laughter coming from Jamaal's room made me keep biting my nails. I had to wait for him till he was done with his friends, knowing Jamaal's squads were here in the Haidar's mansion made an ill feeling settle in the pit of my stomach. Mrs Haidar was not here in the sitting room, but her younger kids were here making noise as they played with their legos. I noticed Layla was whispering something into Imran's ears, but I didn't hear whatever it was. Imran began to laugh out loud, rolling on the floor, while Layla chuckled at his reaction. I felt a bit embarrassed because I felt they were both laughing at something on me or probably me. "Can I call you Liv?" Layla suddenly asked. I stared at her trying to confirm if she was actually talking to me. "Y
Olivia Keller Mystery man: You ran off last time, why do I feel you will keep running off. How are you? I didn't want to log into my Face-book account at first because of mystery man, I was scared I was going to get attached to him, I already feel too comfortable with him and I enjoyed chatting with him. Through out this week I chatted with him, not just for a few minutes chats. We spend hours together, to the extent that it passed midnight. Me: I'm doing fine, how are you too? Mystery man: Surviving, you know, you still haven't told me your name. I felt tempted to go offline immediately I read his chat, there are times he says things that makes me feel uncomfortable. Me: So, what are you up too?
Olivia Keller Jordan is dead, I haven't been able to get over the news. Jamaal and his squad were arrested. This sudden death really creeps me out. I didn't head home immediately school was over, Instead I went directly to the Haidar's mansion. I badly wanted to know what happened to Jordan, was it murder or suicide? Jordan was my bully, but still I felt sad about his death. "May his soul rest in peace," I muttered to myself. Luckily for me the guards at the gate made me enter. Immediately I stepped in, the gates opened again, a black expensive car with tinted glasses zoomed in. The guards immediately bowed, I moved behind them trying to see who it was. One of the guards opened the door, I gasped loudly. Sheikh Haidar, this was the first time I was seeing him, I only see him
Olivia Keller I made my way to the locker room, the bell will be rang soon and I have to get out of here before that. I woke up late today, I actually thought today was a saturday but turned out it was Friday. I leaned my back on my locker in relief, turns out the imposters, the haters who kept putting papers with insultive words scribbled on it in my locker finally took a break. It was like Jordan's death didn't happen as everything was back to normal, no one talks about him, even Jamaal and the remaining of the squads are going on about with their lives as if nothing happened. Talking of the squads, I thought there was going to be a split between them, but I think they still live by their bro code. I slammed my locker shot, not bothering to change the lock code. I turned around to take my leave but what I saw only made me roll my eyes.
Olivia Keller "You have to cross multiply when you get to this part. It is really easy if you put your mind to it." I explained, solving the equation with ease. I could feel his eyes on me as I explained, I felt like screaming you should be looking at what I'm solving not my face. Mr Man. "Focus Jamaal, focus!" I exclaimed, snapping my pen on the desk. "What?" He asked, playing innocent. "Have you even be listening?" I asked, sighing heavily. "What is my business with the Y and X when I found something more interesting." He replied, smirking and probing his head with his hands. "If you don't know Jamaal the Y and X is one of the things that is going to make you keep your position as the captain of the football team, and you know that. Maths might not be int
Olivia Keller Drew and I went to get some test kits, even though the lady at the counter looked at us weirdly. I didn't mind, I just wanted to be sure Drew didn't just ruin her life because of a boy. I was waiting for her to get out of the bathroom, my patience was wearing out. "Drew," I called out, knocking on the bathroom door. She came out shortly with the test kits in her hands. I watched has tears flowed freely from her eyes. I immediately wrapped my arms around her. "It is a false alarm," she whispered in between tears. "I am not pregnant, it was a false alarm. You don't know how happy I am. I am so glad, my mum would have killed me." She cried. I breathed a sigh of relief. "But you could have been pregnant, Drew. I think you need to get on the pills as soon as possib
Drew RiversThe whole school found out what happened to Olivia and Jamaal. None of us ever imagined they were siblings. I felt so bad for Olivia, she was in love with Jamaal but everything just ended abruptly. "Are you missing Olivia?" Vicenzo asked."Yes, I do. She was the best friend I never had.""But you should be happy for her, you know things might be worst for her if she comes back into this school, I'm glad she is leaving the country. That is the best thing for her, at moment. I hope she heals completely of this traumas." He whispered, caressing my cheeks."Do you know, she losed the pregnancy? I feel really bad for her. I muttered under my breath." "Don't, I think it is best for her.""Now, I'm scared of sex. I don't
Olivia Keller My head was banging seriously, I tried to pry my heavy eyes open. I succeded in opening my eyes. I couldn't recognize where I was, I could only see woods and planks piled up everywhere. This place seems like a carpenter's workshop. I tried to talk but my mouth was covered with a tape. I realised my hands were tied behind me, my buttocks hurt from sitting on the wooden chair I was. So, it wasn't a dream. I was actually kidnapped. I wonder how many days I have been here, it feels like ages. Suddenly I heard footsteps coming closer, two people walked into the workshop, one was a male and the other was a female. They both looked somehow familiar to me, I'm sure I have seen them somewhere before. They both walked closer to me, I realized they were teenagers like me, they both came into view. I was shocked to my toes. I wanted to scream, but I couldn't. The tape was o
Olivia Keller I was very far from home and it was already getting dark. I felt restless, a pregnant teenager walking down the streets late at night. This part of the street was getting dark and cold. I have been in a stupor since I found out about my pregnancy. My mind was blank. I already made up my mind not to go back home, I had nowhere to go. My cell phone suddenly began to ring, I picked it up immediately, I totally forgot I had my phone with me. Jamaal was boldly on the screen. "Hello Jamaal." I said into the phone. "Hi, Olivia. Are you okay. Your voice seems cracked, have you been crying?" He asked in a rush. I kept mute, I couldn't bring myself to tell him I have been crying. "Olivia, why are you quiet?" He asked. "Did you get the test
Olivia Keller I was able to bring in the pregnancy test kits without them knowing I hid something underneath my skirt. The lady who sold it for me didn't give me a weird look as I expected, she must have gotten used to teenagers coming over to buy the kits. I held on to the bag of chocolates as I passed through the living room to my room. I could feel mum's stare behind me. It was time to get this done and over with, I can't be pregnant at this moment. I turned the key, making sure I locked the door. The last thing I want was for my mum to come in while doing the test. I pulled out the test kits, I bought just three, and I am going to use the three. I went into the bathroom quietly. I sat on the toilet lid, holding the test kits in my hands. I was damn scared, the previous discussions my mum had with me kept replaying in my mind. I promis
Jamaal Amir Haidar Dinner was unusually quite, normally we don't leave by the rules don't talk while you are eating. Immediately we were all done, mum cleared her throat loudly. I think she heard our discussions when we were in my room. Azeez was a bit too loud. Ayesha tried to reassure me she didn't hear anything. But I knew my mum better than them. She rarely knocks but this time around she knocked. "Azeez and Ayesha, you will both be going back to your parents tomorrow morning." My mum said, breaking the silence. "Aunty Nabila," Ayesha whispered sadly. I felt bad for her, this place was the only place she could be free, even if it is not for long. Going back to her parents was like going back to a prison after so many years of freedom. "Mum, but they are supposed to stay with us till they graduate from H
Jamaal Amir Haidar "Is there something bothering you?" Ayesha asked. She was the only one I told about going to see Olivia. She came into my room immediately she found out I was back. "Have you found out from your dad?" I asked. She just realized she was betrothed to Liam few weeks ago. "I don't want to talk about it," she whispered. "Were you able to see Olivia?" She asked. "Is she okay?" She asked again. "Ayesha, you won't believe this." I whispered, raking my hands over my head. The door of my room opened and Azeez stepped in. His face was cloudy, he looked worried. He sat on my bed with a thud. "I think Imogen
Olivia Keller The rays of sunlight coming from the opened window shined on my face. I yawned loudly, stretching my arms lazily. I looked around, even though I wake up late on Saturdays, I still hear the chirpings of the morning birds no matter what, but this morning was different. What happened to those birds, did they go on strike. I massaged my temple, why does my head feel heavy. I pushed my duvet away from my body, putting my legs on the floor. I flinched immediately the cold seeped into my feets. I grabbed my laptop from my lamp table and charged it. I need to get some writing done. I picked up my cellphone to check the time. "One am," I muttered under my breath, I can't believe I slept this late. I spent last night drafting the hate to love relationship of my mum and Detective Arnold into my plot. Writing, that has been the only one thing that has been keeping my
Olivia Keller I felt so sore and tender, my thighs were burning. It was hard for me to walk properly. I can't believe I let this happen. I didn't let him speak to me, the drive back to my house was a quiet one. I suddenly felt a great irritation for him. Thanks to him I just ruined my promise to my mum. Detective Arnold's car was parked at the small space we used for garage. I knew my mum was at home then. I couldn't limp inside this way with out her asking what happened. I forced my thighs closed, it hurts a lot but I held on. I just have to endure the pain till I got to my room. Mum and detective Arnold were both on the three seater couch, cuddling as usual. "Hey baby." Mum called, sitting up immediately. I smiled at her and went up to my room. I locked my door immediately. I tried to wrestle with the pain
Olivia Keller "I think I'm in love with you." His confession kept echoing in my head repeatedly. "Are you not going to say it back?" He asked, moving towards me. He sat next to me till our shoulders brushed each other. "And, why should I say it back?" I asked, smiling. "Or should I get it out of you. I have ways of getting it out of you." He replied. "Ways like what," I teased, licking my lips. I turned my face to his, he was already looking at me, his gaze shifted to my lips. "Can I kiss you?" He suddenly asked out of the blues. "If you want to." I replied. "I love you Olivia," he said, looking at me like I was the most important thing that has ever happened in his life.