Chapter 5

When we got home, Martha left, though she promised to stay till evening

She barely looked at that devil, is she also frightened 

"So here is our new home" I said 

"Not bad, so where is everybody?" He asked

"It's Saturday, so mom is at the shop dad is at work, though he will soon be back" 

Dad rarely go to work on Saturdays, he just nodded and worked around the house

"So where is my room" he asked and I showed him, "thanks," he said and went inside

He shut the door, I think he is tired and wants to sleep, 

so I went to my room too and locked the door

The devil is here now so I should keep my guard up. 

I woke up later in the evening, I heard some noise, it seems everybody is back

"So Mavis, how have you been" my mom asked, they are both in the kitchen

"Being cool" he said, he is helping her out, how come he is this nice to them

I left them to go chat up with dad in the living room

"Honey you're awake" he said

"Yes," I said rubbing my eyes

"When you start school on Monday, inquire how much is your school registration for new student" he said, obviously for that devil

"Sure dad" I said and he focused on his news

"Time for dinner" my mom came out with the food followed by the devil

Our eyes locked and he smirked, I gave him stink eyes, 

I want to show him I have changed, so he will not think of bullying me

"Hmmm, I certainly missed your food boss lady" he said as he took the first scoop

"Am sure it missed you too" my mom said laughing

They all started eating and kept asking the devil random questions, mainly how he has been. 

I have been excited about started school, now am dreading it, I feel like the good things are about to end

After dinner I went to bed, he didn't try anything funny, and am grateful for that

Now let's see how much I have changed, cause am determined that he won't mess up my plans again. 

School started happily, I said happily cause Oliver is no longer with Amina

I have no idea what happened but I don't care as long as I have my chance

I already inquire how much for registration for that devil

Am surprised he still hasn't tried anything funny. I rarely see him at home

He always goes to watch ball or play, well it better we stay out of each other's way

"So how is your brother," Martha asked, she have been asking about him since this week

"He is fine" I replied

"When is he starting school?" she asked and I looked at her suspiciously 

"On Monday" I said, she just nodded "Oliver is single again" I said

"Yea, you now have your chance" she said shaking her head

"I definitely won't miss it" I said

"Hi Esther" I heard my name, then turn to see Chike, the disciplinarian 

He has been after me since ss1, at first its just normal flirting but now it is becoming too much

And it's annoying "what" I barked

"Calm your horses baby girl, I just want to ask you something"

"Ok, what," I said calmly 

"Will you be free Saturday? I want to take you out" he asked

"No" I replied quickly, a lot of guys have been after me, he is the most persistent 

"Come on baby girl, I like you and you know it, just give me a chance and I will make you a big girl" he said with a smirk, I laughed at his comment, a blockhead like him

"I will pass" I said "come Martha let's go" I said to Martha 

"You will regret this" he said after me, I ignored him and walked home with Martha. 

The week flew past like a breeze, it was monday again, I thought dad we drive me to school

Cause he will be registering the devil, instead he left and said my mom will do the registration 

I left late because of that, my mom said they will be coming by 12, when I reached school I was already late, but the senior prefect pardoned me, I could see the disdain on chike's face. 

I don't care I just went to class. 

Finally, the devil has been registered, he already brought his desk and chair

Though he didn't start right away, I could see all the girls eyes on him

He didn't even look shy or scared like a new student, in fact, he makes the old ones scared

Martha looks like she is about to wet her pants when the devil walked in to drop his desk

I have a feeling things will change with him here, he just winked at me when our eyes meet

He left without receiving any lessons. Almost every question I received from my classmate today

Are all about him, the girls were super excited for his return

I wonder if they have not learned their lesson, he literally snubbed them when we were in junior class.

"So are you excited about me starting school" the devil asked

"Just stay clear of my way" I barked he chuckled

"Come on I live for your misery" he said, the memory of all he did came back

I closed my eyes to calm myself

"Things have changed" I said, am currently trying to cook something

"Not for me it haven't" he walked behind me and sniffed me, sending chills down me

He walked back and pat my hair like a dog, "am off" he said and left

I stood still and curse myself on how my body reacted to his mere proximity

I made sure to avoid him the whole day. Even left school early tomorrow so I won't go with him

Our class teacher now send me on an errand, to buy her food when I came back I was held among the latecomers

"I went to buy food for my class teacher" I said trying to explain to that blockhead Chike

"You are just trying to escape the punishment" he said

"You can go ask the teacher, here is her food" I said showing him the food but he won't listen

"Of course I can let you go if you agree to my request" he said with a smirk, I rather receive the punishment

So I stretch out my hand for him to flog am tired of explaining myself

"Flog her and I will smash your head" I heard the devils voice

"And who are you"

"The devil"

"The devil" he said, everybody turned towards him, I did too, the look he has right now

Scares me to the core, I have never seen him this angry, though he appears calm

But you can see the fury in his eyes

"Are you trying to teach me my job" Choke barked, the devil said nothing, that's more frightening

He is not yet in his uniform, he is wearing a red T-shirt and black trousers, looking total badass.

The two is now on starring competition, only the devil can cause such a commotion on his first day

"Esther where is the food" I heard my teacher said, that's a relieve

"Here is it" I handed it over to her "just that Chike thought I came late" I said it purposely

"Didn't you explain things to him" she said looking at Chike, who has lowered his eyes

"I did" I said

"Am sorry, it was a misunderstanding" Chike said, the latecomers are now murmuring, am sure it is about the devil

"Come let's get to class" the teacher said and I followed her, I turn to see the devil visibly relax

He walked past Chike and followed us, new students are always pardoned for coming late, am glad for him standing up for me, I will thank him for that,

I waited till break to approach him, I kept looking his way, he seemed relaxed, am sure Chike will be on his back, I also want to warn him about that.

"So, about this morning" I said trying to start a casual discussion with him

"Yes" he said looking amused

"Thanks" I said, I was standing beside his desk

"You think I did it for you" he asked, I looked at him clearly confused

"Cupcake nobody has the right to bully you except me" he said with a smirk and it all made sense

To him I am just a property, a plaything and the Alpha male in him won't let anyone bully me except him

"And I thought you are good" I said with closed teeth, he chuckled

"Cupcake, am not good, never good, am Mavis your devil" he said, making me regret coming so I left.