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The Externals - Chapter Eight

Most of the heroes and heroines in the high school movies I enjoyed watching during our previous holiday had their issues when prom was only a few weeks away so I kept wondering why mine had to be different. How could I of all people be punished on the second day of the second week of resumption? That was very unfair! "My elder sis can handle dinner alone. Please let me stay", Jess offered to help me sweep our school compound after closing hour as our proprietor requested after I and Halima were caught fighting. "It's fine. You told me your dad usually complains about her cooking", I picked a broom from the back of our classroom's door. "Well, I'm not that good a cook. Dad won't let my mom cook because he feels irritated with the way she spits so he's going to buy us dinner. My siblings can handle the remaining chores so nothing can stop me from helping you", Khadijat hijacked the broom from me. "I said I don't need your h

The Externals- Chapter Seven

For a couple of minutes, the whole class remained silent. Master Gbenga hadn't said any word to reprimand me, yet my chest kept pounding as I tried to figure out what went wrong with my memory but I couldn't do that. "You're wasting my time, Lily" Master Gbenga finally scowled at me. "I'm so....rry, sir" I shivered. "Just answer the damn question!" He increased the volume of his voice. Since I refused to answer his question, Master Gbenga told me to kneel outside the classroom, which was quite embarrassing then he moved on to the new student who chose to sit beside me. The look that nincompoop had on his face this morning already gave him away so I didn't expect too much from him. Nevertheless, he was in a better position than me because our school teachers enjoyed treating new students like royalty so they'll be forced to stay permanently and bring in more people. I know you all think I wasn't in the position to judge any

The Externals - Chapter Six

"What was that for?" Halima yelled at him. "Why are you getting upset, baby? I just wanted to surprise you", He smiled. "That wasn't funny. Besides, who is your baby?" She laughed. "Excuse me. I don't think I can wait anymore", I said, since his presence started making me feel awkward. "Hey! I didn't realize you were sitting there. Good to see you", He offered me a hand. "It's obvious that love has blinded your eyes", Kaira joked. "Abi oo", I shook his hand and walked to the exit, only to realize that he followed me. "You don't have to leave. I'm not staying long. I just dropped by to give my baby a gift because I love her dearly", He told me. "That's...nice", I replied."I'm very sorry for what happened yesterday and thanks for...." "It's okay", He didn't let me finish my statement. "Your Aunt had every right to be that wa