CHAPTER 24[DINNER WITH THE JACKSONS]
Mr. Jackson, Lucas, and his mom sat at the dining as the maids already set the table.
Lucas looks nervous and his stomach churns as he stared at the appetizing foods in front of him.
Mr. Jackson was on his phone calling his son who obviously is not around at the moment.
The door opened and a teenage boy entered looking all sweaty and tired.
He saw his dad in the sitting room and other strange faces.
Ignoring their presence, he made to climb the stairs.
CHAPTER 25[REVENGE PLAN](Monday)“Common, Let just check it” Jabal urged.“No..no...what if I don’t get any role...., what if.....”“What if nothing! if you don’t get any role then so be it”Rachel rolled her eyes at him.”Seriously? You were supposed to motivate me”“Well, I ain’t no motivational speaker. Let go” Jabal said dragging her with him.The list for the roles is out already and Rachel can’t believe she is actually really nervo
CHAPTER 26[NOT ANYMORE] “Who could have done this?”Nana pondered staring at Rachel’s face worriedly.It the next day and Rachel is currently in school. some neighbors have rushed in after hearing her scream and they took her to the hospital.After treating her and giving her drugs to use, the pain lessened but her face and some parts of her body where the bee sting her swell up and the doctor said it will take about a week for it to heal completely.Her mom was really angry and wanted to f
CHAPTER 27[PAYBACK TIME]TWO WEEKS LATER(TEST WEEK)“Today is just the first day and am tired” Aaliyah complained immediately they finished the first paper, Mathematics.“The math questions were hard and am sure I won’t do so well,” Rachel said and Nana looked at her immediately.“Don’t fall for it...she says this all the time and still ends up being the highest in the class” Nana commented drily.“Am serious...I
CHAPTER 28[TAKING THE BLAME]“Do you think this is a good idea?”Rachel whispered.“Shut up!”Alicia said.“Seriously?, She should shut up? who are you to say that?”Nana eyed Alicia.“Do you want to get back at Quinn or not?”Alicia said.“But Paying evil with evil doesn’t seem right”“I shouldn’t have agreed to help you in the first place” Alicia hissed.“I didn’t ask you”
CHAPTER 29[SLEEPOVER](Next day)Nana got home feeling tired and dizzy. Alicia gave the video to Rachel and it was shown to the principal and Quinn and her friend got same punishment with Rachel but they have to run 20 laps around the field every day for a week.Rachel couldn’t be happier.Nana wondered what’s wrong with her for the past few weeks.She entered the kitchen and found a small paper on the fridge.She picked it and read the content. Am
CHAPTER 30(NEW GUY)(A Week Later )Nana entered the school premises feeling dizzy and weak.She clutches her backpack tightly and without looking at where she was going, she bumped into someone.Immediately she looked up to see a Charming young guy holding her, making sure she don’t fall.He looks familiar and she wonders where she have seen him from before.“Oh., it's you, “He said staring at her.She recognized him immediately as the guy she met at the pharmacy shop.
CHAPTER 31(THE PLAN) “Okay...my friends are hiding lots of things from me and you expect me not to react” Rachel finally commented after recovering. Nana and Aaliyah had to fan her for her to wake up back. “Friends?”Aaliyah commented. Nana stared at Rachel with a questioning look.”Oh, it's nothing...I mean you...Gosh!, you are into girls?” “Is it bad?” “No...no, it not! I guess” Rachel said slowly. “Aaliyah you can’t like me. Am not into girls and we can just be friends.”
CHAPTER 32[DEPRESSED]{GOOD LIFE HOSPITAL]Nana, Rachel, and Rachel’s mom are in ward 11 as nana couldn’t stop crying.“Nana, please stop this! crying won’t solve the problem,” Rachel said.“Why won’t I cry?.No, tell me!, why won’t I? my life is practically over” She wailed.“Common!, don’t say that....okay?You just have to use your medications and you would be fine. Rachel, look after her, I have to go see the doctor” Rachel’s mom announced and exit the ward.
Chapter 60[Seven minutes in heaven] Finale. It was still the summer holiday. Rachel and Tegga are officially couples and hanging out often. Jabal seemed to have fallen for Alicia and their relationship have just been fine. Kelly Met Emilia and she was more beautiful and fun in real life. He asked her out and she said yes. He was happy with her and that was all that matters. Presently, Lucas and Nana are in her house. Lucas had come over to visit her. “Nana, just give me a second chance” he begged. He isn’t ready to give up and he has no intention to. His heart beats for only her and all he wants was to get back to her and never ever mess up again. “Lucas, I told you....” He interrupted her. “You don’t like me again?” “I have forgiven you and
Chapter 59 [The kiss] Semi finale.“Finally done with Grade 10, I feel so relieved and happy” Rachel commented after collecting her report card.She took the first position while Jabal took second.Her joy knew no bound.“Just a year and half more and am done with high school,” Nana said.“I can’t wait, I really can’t wait....” Rachel stated.THE NEXT DAY. Nana, Rachel, and Ariel were in their room playing card games.The doorbell rang and they all groaned.“You answer it,” They all said at the same time.“Why don&rsqu
Chapter 58[Not Meant to be]“He asked me out! he freaking asked me out” Rachel screamed as joy danced through her heart.“Easy there, Squid, who asked you out?”“Tj” She answered.“Really? you guys are cool now?”“That right!” Rachel smiled.“What was your reply?”“I said I would think about it. I don’t know, am confused”“You don’t like him?”“I do...A lot but am scared” Rachel confessed.“Hmm?”“I mean, love in high school is bound to fail”“Not all tho”“But what if mine is. I really like Tegga and I don’t think I can survive if he breaks my heart
Chapter 57[Will you be My Girlfriend?] Her pulse slammed in her neck as her phone kept ringing. “Rachel, just pick the call” Nana persuaded. “No!” Her friends have all gone to their respective homes. The present she received is still unopened. She was too angry to unwrap it. Her phone rang again. It was him calling. She frowned and switched off her phone. “Why don’t you just hear him out” nana suggested. “What did he have to say. He took my first kiss and all he could say is it was a mistake. Like what the fuck!” “Am the stupid one. I shouldn’t have allowed him” “Rachel, just calm down okay?. You dated Kelly but didn’t kiss him. Why did you allow tegga kiss you?” “Cause am in love with him!. I freaking like him! Why won’t I with
Chapter 56 [He kissed her first] Rachel wasn’t allowed to come out and was locked in her room. Nana only comes to check up on her and leave again. She was on social media, texting and she was still receiving birthdays wishes. When nana Brought her dress, she screamed happily. “It so beautiful” she commented. “Wear it and come to the living room” Nana winked. “Okay....” Nana left the room and Rachel strolled to the bathroom. ***** Some minutes later, Rachel was looking dazzling in a pink dress. She looked like Cinderella. “I am Cinderella,” she said to herself and smiled. She was surprised to see a woman in her room. “I am going to make your hair and give you a makeover,” the woman said and she nods. Can the day
Chapter 55[Sweet Sixteen]Few months later.Dear diary, Am not the type that keeps diary but ever since I got you at a bookstore some days ago, I felt really attached to you. Am making you my new best friend. Don’t let Nana find out. (lol)Am just going to fill you in on the happenings lately.A lot has happened really. We resumed third term one month ago and I am really happy I would be leaving Grade 10 in two months' time.I got the first position last term giving Jabal the second position.Have been more focused on books now. Don’t intend getting into a relationship again. Kelly is still after him but have made it clear we can’t be in any relationships again. Jabal has stopped chasing after me and I hope him and A
Chapter 54[Apologies]“It worked!” Nana screamed and Rachel jumped off her seat.“The phone is badly damaged, let me send the voice record to my phone,” Nana said and brought out her phone.Rachel blinks rapidly as Nana successfully transferred the recording to her phone and almost immediately, her phone went off back.“Phew! That was close” Rachel sighed in relief.“Crystal is going to jail!” Nana screamed in excitement.“Am lost” Tegga blinks.*************^^*“Wow, that was absurd!” Tegga commented after Rachel was done narrating the story.“I know, right!”“It's a good thing you didn’t lose the recording cause she is probably plotting a way to get rid of you now” Lucas sta
Chapter 53[Unexpected Twist]“You and Kelly broke up?” Jabal had a shocked expression on but deep down, he is really happy.“That right” Rachel nods.“What happened ?”“I...rather not talk about it”“It's fine. I don’t know what happened between you guys but trust me, Kelly is an idiot for letting someone like you go”“Hmm, Jabal” Rachel called.“Yeah?”“I know you...you know, like me but I just want to let you know am not ready for any relationship now. At least for now. We should just be friends. Plus, you can give Alicia a chance”“It fine and about Alicia, that is never going to happen”“I won’t force you. Your choice” Rachel smiled at him whi
Chapter 52[it’s Over]“Rachel, what the hell are you talking about?” Kelly arched his brows.“You heard me right, it's over,” Rachel said.It was noon. She texted Kelly to meet her at an ice cream shop not far away from the hospital to break up with him.“You are joking right?”“Am serious” she confirmed and made to stand up but he was quick to stop her.“What did I do wrong please? Let me know and I will change” he was at the verge of breaking done but he held himself.“You did nothing wrong. I just don’t want you to be my boyfriend anymore. I also figured am not ready for a relationship yet”“But am not hindering you from anything. Am in?”“Kelly, just save it. Let just be f