My maths teacher episode 15

#Fifteen

Violet's POV:

" Thank you for calling the police and planning this thing out, Violet," Adam spoke as we walked out of the hospital. " I couldn't have done it without you."
We watched as Katelyn's stepdad was being forced into the dark police van. Then the van roared and it sped past us. I caught Katelyn's stepdad glaring at Adam then the van disappeared into the highway.

I stretched my hands and looked away. " It's late. We better be heading home now."
Adam glanced at his watch. " It's after midnight. Won't your mom be mad at you for staying Soo late at night?"
I yawned tiredly. " She's at a night vigil and won't be back till tomorrow. It's some kind of prayer meeting stuff."
Adam looked worried. " Meaning you would be all alone tonight?"
I stopped yawning. " Yes it's not my first time. Why do you ask?"
He glanced down at his feet and I noticed his hesitation as he said the words. " I want you to spend the night with me."
I turned to face him.
We were all alone now in the streets. Except for a few cars and two night walkers that passed us by, all was lonely.
" Why?"
Adam dug his hands into his pockets. He seemed nervous about what he was about to say. " It's because I will be flying back to America tomorrow."
My heart chilled and my blood raced. I felt blood leave my face. " Adam you're joking. Tell me you're joking."
He shooked his head. " I'm taking the 2:00.pm flight. I just wanted you to know before I...."
" Please and please, don't tell me you are going all the way to America to meet that boyfriend of yours!" I interrupted him harshly.
" Not necessarily," he said, refusing to meet my eyes. " I'm going back to do my degree. Thereafter, I'll get a job...."
" Don't you dare lie to me," I yelled at him. " How dare you lie to me? You're not going for any stupid degree. You're going back to meet your lover, aren't you?"
" Violet," Adam scratched the back of his head. " You won't understand."
" Then make me understand."
" It's complicated. I'm sorry but I just can't stay here anymore."
" Then why the hell did you return back home, ehh? You should have remained where you were since you know it's going to get complicated."
Adam frowned. He seemed to be hating himself over this issue. " I came because of you."

I listened attentively, folding my arms as he spoke. " Because of me? Why? To tell me you're a gay? That you left all the way from home for six long years only for you to get involved with a homosexual? Oh come on tell me more. Are there any more surprises? Well, I guess not because if there were, I'm telling you, I might end up in a hospital bed because I haven't fully yet recovered from my first shock tonight."
Adam shooked his head. " I came back because I wanted to purge myself of my sins. It's not been easy for me, trying to hide the truth from you. I needed you. I needed you to change me."
" I don't get it. How can I change you? What you need is spiritual help. My mother is very good at these things. She knows all the pastors, men of God...."
" Violet," Adam cut me short. " It's not all about spirituality. It's something way deeper than that. Ever since my affairs with Gary started, I've never had sex with a woman. My relationship with Gary killed whatsoever sexual feelings I once had for women. When I finally realized it, I decided to fly back to seek solace and find a way to fix it. I tried everything in the books; watching porn, interacting with women but I felt nothing. I also visited a bishop, still, nothing. The only girl that's ever made me...."
He paused. This got me anxious. " The only girl that's ever made you what?"

Adam was hesitant as if he was scared of telling me what went on in his mind. " The only girl that has ever made me felt alike a real man was...." He glanced up at me and said it. " You."
Everything became still. It was as if the world had paused and we were the only ones moving and talking.
" Adam," I called then stopped, probably because I didn't know what else to say.
" Ever since I got back," Adam continued. " I've been at peace of mind with myself. But whenever I'm with you, it feels more different and amazing. It gives me this sense of feeling that I can change. My feelings for Gary is strong but with you around me, I feel stronger. You arouse me without you knowing. It's been quite a long time since I've ever lusted after a female. I was hoping you'd change me and as I expected, you did without putting much effort. Now that I've met you, I feel confident of changing for the better."
I held my wrist Behind me. " Would you come back?"
He shooked his head. " Maybe not. When I returned, I'm going to find a girlfriend, we'd date and we'd eventually get married."
Those words hurt me but I kept quiet.
" It's the only way out for me," Adam added. " Gary is still pleading for me to return back to him which was the more reason why I was scared of returning. I needed to regain my sexuality towards the opposite sex first before I return. I'm sure once I'm interested in the females, I'd be able to resist Gary and breakup with him."
" Why are you telling me all these? It's not as if you'd f*ck me if I gave my body to you."
" Violet, I don't need your body."
" Then why all these grammar. Why don't you just go straight to the point already. You want me to spend the night with you, right? So you can sleep with me to get back your sexuality for women."
" Violet, that's not what I'm trying to say. Understand me here. I'm just want to say thank you. For everything and I know you don't find this comfortable but I won't have sex with you. Even if we share the same bed. We're childhood friends. I can't betray you. Never."
I bite my lips soo hard it hurts. " So, you're never coming back."
" I'm sorry, Violet."
" You're going to abandon me again, just as you did last time?"
" That was last Time. This time I really have to go."
" You're going to leave me again for some white girl?"
Adam rubbed his forehead. " I just felt like you should know. I'm sorry for being such a d*ck over the years. But my decision stays final. It's for the best."
" You jerk," I yelled at him, sulking like a child. " Do you even care how I feel? You promised we'd be friends forever, didn't you?"
Adam was about to say something when I ran up to him, hugging him Soo hard that he lost his balance and landed on the ground. I was on top of him. I raised my head and stared eye balls to eye balls with him.

Adam's eyes gleamed with surprise. " Violet, what are you..."
Before he could say anything, I covered my mouth over his and kissed him. Yes I kissed my childhood friend. I kissed Adam, the repentant gay.
He didn't stir or push me away and I could feel his d*ck rising in between his trousers. His tongue found its way into my mouth and his hand went over my head as he pulled me closer with his eyes closed. I closed my eyes and savoured the sweet taste of his mouth. It was my first kiss ever. The first time I'd ever kissed a man and the first man who had ever made me crazy over him.
We stayed like that for a while, then we broke our kiss.

Adam opened his eyes and stared with guilt at me. " Why did you do that? We shouldn't have kissed."
I wet my lips as I met those amazing eyes. " Because I've been in love with you since I was five but I've kept my feelings under control for years hoping I'd grow over it. I like you Adam, not just as a friend, I really like you a lot. I get jealous when I see you with other girls. It got soo serious I feel soo depressed and stupid and then I throw tantrums and get mad at you for no good reason."
Adam looked away. " I like you too, Violet but as a friend. Nothing more, nothing less."
" Then hold me like a friend," I said, fighting back a tear. " Or better still, kiss me like a friend."
He pushed me away gently. " Violet, we're in public. Anyone can pass by."
I ignored him. " Are you still flying back to America? You really want to start dating women, right?"
He nodded. " I know you're not happy about this."
" On the contrary, I'm glad I was the one who changed you. Still, I want to be the first woman in your life before any other woman. Let's spend the night together. I'm really happy you're with me here right now. That's why even if it's only for a little bit longer, would you stay with me?"
He stroked my cheeks with a smile on his face. " Look what you've caused. You've given me a hard-on. I will stay with you." Then rising to his feet, he bent low infront of me. " You look tired. Climbed on my back, I'll carry you home."

I cleaned my eyes with the back of my hand. " You want to give me a piggy back ride? Just like old times?"
Adam smiled. " Yes. Come on, don't be shy."
I climbed his back and he lifted me up from the ground. We moved towards home, Adam holding me behind his back with his incredible strength. I tightened my arms around his neck and leaned my head closer to his cheeks. I felt like a baby and I was happy. I can never remembered when last I've felt Soo happy in my life.
My mind flashed back to when I was just turning six. A bully had taken my ice cream and pushed me away to the ground. Adam was around when it happened. He was just twelve years old then. He fought the bully off, bought me another ice cream and had given me a piggy back ride home.
That was exactly what he was what he was doing now. I suddenly realized that Adam was the one I loved. I want more out of him. I want to be with him forever but.....

I closed my eyes and felt my heart beating against his back. Adam deserves better. He's my best friend and it would have to remain that way. I want Adam to be Happy. To find someone older than me. Someone who could understand him better and make him feel like a man. Everyone has a place in this world. Mine is here and Adam's is outside the country.

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Adam's POV:

" Yeah, Gary," I said to the receiver. " It's Adam."
His voice came fast and breathlessly over the phone. " Adam, where the hell have you been? I've been looking all over for you. You're not picking my calls, you're...."
" I'm breaking up with you, Gary," I interrupted him sharply. I heard him catch his breath. " I'm sorry but I just can't do this anymore."
" Adam, you can't do that! That's unfair. Look I told you I was sorry. Dude that lady mean nothing to me. It's you I want. I love you and no one else can change that. Please don't do this to me. Come back home."
I turned to my bed where Violet was sleeping peacefully. " I'm coming back home, Gary but I'm not coming because of you. I'm coming to do my degree. I'm...I'm in love with someone else."
His voice croaked like a frog. " Who is the girl? Tell me who is that mother f*cking b*tch!"
I smiled. " She's not a b*tch, bro. She's someone special to me."
" Bro? Who are you calling bro? So, this b*tch has really hooked you hadn't she? She's taking you away from me. I can't stand that."
" Gary," I stood to my feet and opened my window to let in air. " Don't you think it's about time we both put up the shutters? You want kids right? I can't give you kids. I'm a man. I have no vagina and even if you want me to undergo a transgender surgery, I still won't do it. It's against my culture. It ain't normal. A man was created specially for a woman. If the creator wanted a man for a man he wouldn't have created Eve."
Gary barked. " Oh now, you're quoting the Bible for me, eh! What makes you think that way? Is it because your name is Adam or something."
" Probably," I sighed contentedly. " I am Adam and I have found my Eve."
" You make me sick, Adam. Calling me just to tell me this bullshit! Despite all we've been through. Who is this Nigerian b*tch of yours? I'm gonna shoot her down...."
I chuckled. " Don't bother yourself, Gary. You won't even know her if you see her. I'm just calling to let you know of my decision. I'm taking the afternoon flight back home and when I do, can we just pretend not to know each other? The moment I'm back to do my degree, I'd like to meet with the ladies and have a good time."
" F*ck you, Adam!" Gary yelled from the other side of the phone. " And f*ck your disgusting Nigerian b*tch!"
And he hung up.
Well, at least the break up was successful. It was my first breakup. I had thought breakups brought pains and heartaches but instead I was feeling really happy. Soo Happy I just couldn't wait to travel back to do my degree.
Walking to where Violet was sleeping, I sat beside her and stroked her cheeks. She was Soo beautiful when she's asleep.
I remembered Katelyn's words:

"Just shut up about me being a minor. I don't give a damn if I'm fourteen and you're twenty three. I love you, can't you see that? The age difference between us doesn't matter. I mean when you want to get married, wouldn't you marry someone younger than you?"

She was right about one thing. If I wanted to get married, wouldn't I marry someone younger than me? I had lied to Violet about finding a white woman to marry. I said that just to cover up my real intentions. It was Violet I want to marry. I'm simply going back to make a better life for the both of us. I just don't want her to be distracted. She's just seventeen years old. Next year she'll be eighteen and would definitely be in her first year in the University. By the time I'm twenty-eight years of age, she'd be twenty three, a young beautiful woman ready and ripe for marriage.
I laid on the mat spread on the ground beside my bed as I imagined the surprise on her face when I'll travel back to propose to her. It'd be a surprise but I'd have to keep in touch with her in order not to lose her to these naija boys.
She changed me.
Violet.
She had always respected me, now was the time for me to respect her as well. We had talked about many things before she headed to bed. I learnt to my delight that she was still a virgin.
A virgin. How incredible. This was a dream come true for me. I decided to wait and I'd keep waiting patiently for the day after our wedding to be the first man in her life to take it with honour. But all these are planned for the future. I don't know what the future holds for the both of us but I know in seven years time, I shall know.

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Violet's POV:

" Did you hear?" Liz asked.
" Hear what?"
" We're having a new teacher. Is it true Mr Adam left?"
" Yes," we were crossing the road to school together.
" But why did he leave in such a quick notice? He didn't even get the chance to say goodbye. Why, he didn't even last a term here."
I shrugged. " Who knows. Maybe he's found something better."
Liz raised an eyebrow. " Something better?"
I nodded. Still recalling Adams last words of advice as he left with his luggages this morning.
" Be a good girl," he patted my head playfully. And don't mixed up with bad gangs. Your books are your priorities."
" Awww," I made a funny face. " My childhood friend is missing me already."
He laughed. " You wish. I'm just looking out for you, stupid."
" Hey, don't call me stupid. By the way, when you get that girlfriend over there, send me her pictures so I can check if she's going to be a good wife material."
" Are you my parents?"
" Does it matter?" I showed my teeth. " I don't want my friend dating the wrong lady."
" And I don't want you dating the wrong guy while I'm gone."
" You wish," I laughed. " I'm not getting a boyfriend till I'm twenty-five. I hate boys. When I get a boyfriend, I'm making sure it's leading straight to marriage, else ehhh....that boy go hear am from me."
We both laughed and I saw his happy face. " Better," he grinned. " Better you don't date at all."
Was he hiding something from me? Did I sense some bit of tension in those eyes? Or is he planning something fishy?
" Well, I probably won't date till I'm a fully grown young lady so don't bother yourself about that. But you'd visit. Promise me you'd visit."
He sighed as he grabbed his luggages. The taxi driver blew his horn impatiently. " I hope so. Though it might take a long time."

I wasn't happy about that but it's alright. I want him to be happy and that's all that really counts.
We walked down to the taxi and I helped him with his luggages. " So where are you going to now?"
He licked his lips as he turned to me. " I'll be visiting my parents in the city then when it's time, I'd take the two o'clock plane. Send my regards to your mom and also to Katelyn. I'll miss you guys Soo much."
I ran into his arms before he knew it and gave him a bone crushing hug that made my heart melt with emotions. " I'm going to miss you, Adam. I'll miss you Soo much."
He raised my head towards his face and for a while I thought he going to kiss me. " I'll miss you too, Eve!"
His lips touched my forehead.
He called me Eve. He called me Eve.
I pulled away from him. " Hey, my name is not Eve."
He laughed and got into the taxi. " Well, soo long, Violet. I'll text you."
My heart was melting really bad. I was missing him already. " Goodbye, Adam."
The engines roared and the taxi sped down the highway. I watched it go, Adams hand waving at me. I stared longingly after the vehicle till I thought my heart was gonna burst.
Then I yelled. " I'll miss youuuuuuu!"
" Violet!" Liz tapped me. " Are you alright? You've been awfully quiet."
I woke up from my flashback. " Well, yeah I'm fine. Just thinking about something. How about your plans for a boyfriend?"
Liz looked away as we crossed the school gates. " It doesn't matter anymore. Let's forget about it. I've got exams to worry about."
I smiled. " Now that's what I'm talking about."
" Senior, Violet," someone called me from behind. I turned around to see Katelyn running up to me.
" Good morning senior," she greeted me.
" Morning dear," I replied, surprised to see her. I was more surprised to see her in mofti instead of her uniforms. " How are you feeling?"
" I'm feeling great, senior Violet," she bowed her head. " I just wanted to say thank you for helping me with Mr Adam catch my stepdad. I owe you a lot."
I laughed, remembering I was the one who planned out the whole set-up. " It was nothing. Speaking of which, what about your stepdad?"
" He's going to face trial today, that's one reason I'm not coming to school today. My mom got a lawyer. She's going to make him leave her a settlement before he gets thrown in jail. We're on the case this afternoon."
" I'm sure you guys will win the case," I assured her.
Liz was tugging my arms impatiently. " Violet, we've got class now."
" Thing is, I was wondering if Mr Adam could join us in court today. I was hoping he would be there to..." She began but I cut her short.
" Oh, I'm sorry about that," I said. " But he's no longer going to be teaching any more."
I saw the light go out in her eyes. " Wha-what?"
I could see it now how clearly, Adam meant to her. Well, he's gone. I'm sure she'd be able to move on with her life and concentrate on her books.
" He sent his regard to you and your mom. He said he was sorry for leaving soo soon."
" Would he be back?"
" I don't know, maybe Never," okay, now that sounded harsh but I just wanted her to get the picture.
" Oh I see," she said dejectedly. " Well, thanks for everything."
I watched her leave and shrugged. Love can be the most beautiful thing but sometimes it's foolish. That's one thing with Katelyn but I didn't say anything o.
Our new maths teacher was a horror to see. Don't even ask. He's ugly and looks like he'd need a change of his old-school clothes and his barking manners but he was a maths guru and that was enough for principal Moore.
It was at that moment that everyone missed #our_sexy_maths_teacher.

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Katelyn's POV:

" I'm not... crying," I thought aloud as I walked alone towards home, cleaning my eyes with the back of my hands.

" I understand you took yourself as a fool," Mr Adam's voice rang in my head. " You felt like an idiot for letting your emotions get the better of you over a man you barely knew. It's normal for a teenage girl to get these types of feelings but you took it way too far. You suddenly realized your mistakes and you felt bad about them. That's possibly the reason why you chose to kill yourself.

I understand perfectly now. It seems Soo sudden for Adam to leave but I'll miss him. I really do. I'll never forget him. When I grow up and I find a man I really like, I'll do just as Mr Adam had taught me to. Take my time and limit my desperation towards relationships.

With all said and done, my upcoming exams no longer scares me. I felt I could handle anything now. My studies, my future relationships, my mom and anything that life has to throw at me. I can handle anything but maybe...just maybe...I can never handle Mr Adam.

The end