I released myself from my tight fitting uniform before taking a shower. I changed into fresh clothes and slumped on the bed.
I have places to go today. Firstly, Shile's house and Blake's house as well. I have no time to rest. I sprawled up and reached for my palm slippers. I apply little makeup to make my face glow a bit.
I took a cab and stopped according to Shile's description. I knocked twice when she opened the gate.
"Are you the gateman?" I teased as we both laughed.
"Come in Tiana." She said gesturing me in.
"I was expecting you, so I stood by the gate, I don't want to stress yourself"
"Awwwwn bby mi (my baby). Thank you jae . " I cooed .
"So.... How's your friend?" She asked rolling her eyes. First sign to detect if a girl is crushing. She could not even ask of my family or something else. B
Heyo!Tiana's POV.I rushed the stairs down and bade then goodbye before they could start apologizing.Immediately I saw the Baba, I made my face okay and forced out a smile so that his prophecy won't come true even though it did.I took a cab after I stepped out of the estate gate. I leaned against the seat and bent my head to restrain the tears. I thought about tomorrow.You're strong Tiana, can't all what you've been through make you strong after all? My subconscious scolded me.I paid for the fare and entered my house. My stomach grumbled at the aroma of someone cooking in the kitchen, who can this be? Patricia has gone home because of a particular reason like this.It might be my mum, this is so unlike her, cooking in the evening. Maybe she just decided to give a try.I went into the kitchen immediately to get someth
Sometimes you gat to drop that naivety, before something gets missing; and that's your voice.Tiana's POV.I took my jacket and and slammed the door behind me. There's an assembly today. I can't afford to be late today.Wednesdays is for assembly. All other days started with the first period, so it's easy to be late for days like that. Not days like Wednesdays."Good morning, how was your night" a voice beamed behind me.I can't believe he spent the night in this house. I don't think he has a job precisely. He's just a jobless romantic boy. How I wish that woman that calls herself my mum would see the things I can see about this fella."It was fine, thanks" I said and dashed out before he could continue. I hope he doesn't steal anything till I return from school.I came out to meet Benard waiting with the ca
Tiana's POV.I heard someone called Blake's name and I stopped. There was a book in my hand, I had wanted to shove into shelve."Snr Shile and Snr Blake fought today. I heard that it was Snr Blake slapped Snr Shile and she angrily went to report him"It was some junior students gisting behind me. I could have shut them from talking though, but what they were saying caught my attention that I couldn't stop me.Blake slapped Shile? This is incredible, I thought aloud. I must see him, he's hundred percent out of his mind. I went to the librarian with the book I'd love to lend from the library when Vivian came in."Are you guys deaf?! Can't you hear the bell? Run to the main auditorium before I deal with you!" She threatened at the junior students as they ran like scattered bees out of the library."What bell is that?" I asked, signing my guarantee to borrow the boo
Blake's POV"Am I forgiven?" I smiled and her fair cheeks burn red."Blake, can we please talk when you're back?" She requested, making a puppy face."Anything for you baby" I cooed in her eyes before pulling her in for a hug.I left the house and drove to my friend's party. I would not stop, I'm sure nothing my personality. I like it like that like Cardi B. I'm renowned playboy, I'm not denying it. You want to be mine, please be mine for a night.I picked my phone and dialed Tiana's number. She picked it almost immediately. I dropped the phone on my lap to avoid some cars."Hey! Where have you been?" Her babyish voice popped from the phone loudly."I'm on my way to your place, am I welcomed?" I grinned."Of course! I'll be expecting you oo" she declared, hanging up immediately.I'll still go to my party though, bu
A/N: see difficult words at glossary.Tiana's POV.7:01am.I strolled down the corridor to meet Tolu. It's part of my work to make the assembly look perfect. Today would be even be my testing period, maybe I'd be able to handle my post effectively.I called some junior students to carry the decorative clothes with me. We entered the room with to disrupt Tolu and Nicholas. They were just talking though."Ohhhh I forgot to bring this" Nicholas sighed, pointed at the decorations."What's up!" I greeted but the reply from Nicholas was weak and cold.Probably Blake had told him about what happened. But should that weak him? Because he was looking abnormally weak and frustrated."Tiana" Tolu called."Yes" I answered."Have you he
The next day...7:03pm.Blake's POVI brushed my hair in front of the mirror but I suddenly stopped halfway to think about my life. I've not talked to my mum since yesterday. She wouldn't even want to talk to me.I gave my school a thought. Everything must have spill by now. I'm going to loose my new post, my reputation with the teachers. My enemies! Jadesola, Shile and Tinashe.I shrugged off my nervousness and moved out for school. I met my mum at the dining just in front of me. I went dumb and try to mutter something."Good morning mum"She ignored me and took her car keys. I smirked and went over to the table. Blaire got worried but could not talk."Mum I'm talking to you!" I protested still unanswered.She suddenly turned back at me and lashed me."Please! Don't mum me a
Cos I'm all for you, make you know fear don't you bother. All for you - Joeboy.Tiana's POV.I stood and leaned back against the wall beside the main auditorium entrance. My mind was tied in guilt. I knew I wronged him, and it was obvious. I've sent Nicholas to him but he wouldn't listen. The Blake that I knew was willing to forgive, it'd even be him begging when I'm the one that's faulty but I really miss him.If I had expect that to continue, then I'm a selfish person. That's what he sent Nicholas to tell me. I decided to meet him again during the break period.Nicholas and I heard hot exchanges between him and someone I believed to be Jadesola. He'd never stop having problems with that boy. N
Third person narrative technique.Tiana kept changing positions uncomfortably in the hospital's reception. Her whole body trembled and ached physically and emotionally. She never knew her mum would leave such vaccum in her heart.Her sky blue shirt was stained with blood all over. She had tried to take her to the hospital herself but she was too heavy. She eventually ran to the gateman but Patricia was noway to be found throughout the afternoon.The doctors drove her out of the room and assured her she'll be fine. But the look on her aunt's face, Auntie Chioma, her mum's younger sister proved every word Blake's mum said wrong.She took her phone and tried Blake's number. Her cries welcomed him when he picked it."What's wrong? Talk to me Tiana!" He cried from the phone"My ..mum.. was.." her tears was more than her words."Your mum was wha
Tiana's POVAlagbaka, Akure in Ondo state, Nigeria"Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you, the latest bride in town!!" Temi shouted immediately the makeup artist was done with my makeup.Temi, Blaire, Sade, Moyin and other girls were my friends who dressed and kept me (according to the custom of Yoruba land). They'd dress me and keep me from the groom till he finally performs all the rites before the ladies would bring me out.It dawned on me that life would change us completely as time goes, but it'd never have the power to influence what fate and love had planned.We always joked when we were still in Stockfield that we'd be the bride's/groom's friend of ourselves on each other's wedding day. But today, the people standing as the bride's friends were not my
Six years laterTiana's POVI turned off the loud music and the car engine as well. The drive was pretty tiresome. My legs even hurts. I stared at the house again and smiled to myself.I'm so happy to Gigs again. He is my favourite little human that I love so much. I opened the door to the owner's seat and pulled the gifts I brought for Gigs out lazily. I've been working tirelessly all day.Being a lawyer is something prestigious though but it's very demanding and stressful. To add more to it, risky! I had to attend to many issues again after I thought I was done.My phone rang again and I hissed. I knew it was him. He finally saw me again me again and he's making go mad over it.I flicked my hair over and strode to the building. When I opened the door, Gigs was playing with his toy. He looked up at the sound of the door and screamed my na
Tiana's POV"I'll" My blur eyesight that was blocked with tears in conjunction with my mind paved through my whole life till that very moment. I was looking for a good date to pin and I found the Thursday, 13th of March. "On Thursday, 13th of March. I can still remember, my family was still perfect then. It was the my birthday. My parents had made preparations for it so hard. I was going to be twelve then"I swallowed and continued."My little friends, I mean classmates because I never had a friend until my parents divorced. Some of my classmates, were invited. The guests were mainly of adults. So the party started on a happy note. I never knew anything. It got to a time I saw my mum with red eyes""Crying?" She asked to comprehend the statement and I gave her an agreement nod."I could not ask what was happening becau
Tiana's POVIt's just stopped raining after few thunderstorms that scared the hell out of me. I was being free since court's judgement a weeks ago. I was even under depression after the seeing Mike's mother's depression.My phone's battery have been flat since yesterday. I know Blake would have been trying to reach me since. I just charged it this morning when my aunt turn on the generator. My uncle Mofe had promised me all my devices to be apple products all through once I gain admission to the university.I discharged my phone once it had reached hundred percent. I slipped out of my bed and paced the room, thinking whether maybe I should go to his house or not.He'd be leaving soon. In few days in fact. I should spend the best out of the days he'd be available. I took a trouser I left on the bed earlier on and shoved my legs inside. I already had a blue plain top on.I recalled our valedictory service as I was dressing. It was full of fun and tears. The fun we had from taking pictur
Tiana's POVBlake waited downstairs for me while I quickly dressed up. I rechecked myself at the mirror before getting ready to go."I'm coming!" I screamed my lungs to assure him I'll be right beside him."Take your time"He must be comfortable, pressing his phone. Else, he'd have been groaning that I'm wasting his time.After our last paper yesterday, he came to me and apologized for his actions. He told me he could now understand what I was trying to tell him all these while. We'd be friends till he leaves maybe in two to three days time.When I thought I was done, I did discovered that my pen was not with me. I had wanted to jot some words at the court because of my interest to study law.I started throwing my clothes up and down. After thirty minutes and I was about to give up. I looked at my hand and found it. I was s
Last days at Stockfield high. Tiana's POVBlake had been avoiding me since he caught Tinashe and her team's plan. Probably he thought I was still bitter at him. At when? We'll be writing our last paper later in the evening today.After exam, our valedictory service, that's for who'd stay. I heard Blake and his family would be relocating back to the states. I applied admission for law in University of Ibadan and University of Lagos.That means I'm schooling in Nigeria. Even if Blake and I had never broken up, we'd forced to at that time.So.. High school love is a waste of time. I closed my book and stretched my body, yawning so loud and high. I slumped on the bed again rolling to and fro on it.I decided that I must pay Blake a visit that day to show I'm not holding a grudges with him ag
Tiana's POVThree weeks later..."Tiana!"My name would never leave your lip if you know me. People call my name as if it has vanilla flavour whenever they're calling it."What!" I groaned and turned back reluctantly. Alas! It was Blaire. She ran tiredly towards me and I smiled at her race.I was at the joint admission matriculation board (JAMB)'s office. A lot of candidates had issues checking their exam results including me. If you have such problems, you'd have to contact the nearest Jamb office around you."Mama" I laughed, calling her the pet name I gave her.She finally got me and rested her on her knees by supporting her hands on it."What's it?" I frowned at her sudden outburst."It's a long talk" she said, still panting.
A/N: You can play Us by Tiwa Savage if you want to enjoy this part.Tiana's POVA great deal of the SS3 students including me stayed at the library, checking different types of English textbook. English subject is for everybody, every career class; art, science and commercial class.Being that all of us offer it, all of the SS3 students stormed the library like bees at a rotten mango. I found a A-Z guide to English studies and shoved it out of the shelf. My heart was skipping beats and racing fast. I don't want see Blake but my eyes keeps crashing at him.I looked back at him again and our eyes hit each other. I quickly dashed my face from him and continued my search. A lot of us had like eight textbooks with us and we were still looking for more. And we have like two hours left for the exams.
Tiana's POVI dashed out of the bathroom at once. Blake had moved faster than I can imagine. I couldn't find him again.I stared confusingly at the crowd, I still couldn't find him. I felt a pat on my shoulder and I turned back scarily with fear."What's wrong? Why are you like this" Blaire frowned in question at me."Uhm.. I.. I- I'm just wondering where Blake could be" I shuttered. I had tried to sound serious but I failed."He's in his room actually. Look here, when you lie, you sound so fake. Tell me, what's wrong? Why are you shaking?" She held my hands but I jerked from her grip and dashed to the room.I ran towards the room with great speed but slowed down when I was about to get to the door."Blake I'm here for you. I love you,but you don't know who loves and trip and fall for the wrong person" the voice sounded so familiar that I s