©Invincible 2017
12th Feb
"....so we see in the next class. Have a swell time."
Our math teacher announced. He picked his books, red pen and white board
markers as he turned to leave the class. I sighed in relieve, at least I
would grab something to eat before lunchtime is over.
Mr. Akinjide used more than half our lunch break trying to make up for the
periods he'd missed. He had been away for weeks due to the death of his
wife.. May her soul rest in peace.
I tucked my books inside my backpack and strapped the handles to my
shoulder. I headed for the door.
"Ethan, wait up"
I heard mark's voice from behind. I stepped aside, avoiding the flock of
students struggling to make it through the one way exit.
Mark and I had been friends ever since I transferred to Luscious high. He
was my first and only friend. Together we walked down to the school
cafeteria I was not surprised to find more empty tables-- after all lunch
time is almost over! we occupied one of the empty tables.
I really was hungry so I ordered more snacks than I could consume on a
normal day. But only a bottle of drink. Mark as usual came with home made
jollof rice. We ate in silence.
"isn't that Cynthia?" he asked after some minutes.
I followed the trail of his finger reluctantly, "she seem to be having
fun" I replied but deep down my heart burned with the jealousy of seeing
her with another guy
"I want to pretend I didn't hear that"
"be my guest" I snorted .
"oh really? I thought you two were head over heels in love?"
"things have changed, mark . I don't want to talk about it. Lets just eat "
"hmmm " he mumbled. Mark already knew what happened between Cynthia and I
but he continued the pester....
"I want you to be honest with me, do you still love her?" he asked.
My eyes trailed back to her, this time they were done eating and
laughing she stood to leave with the head prefect who had been her company
all this while.
"she's beautiful"
"wrong answer" Mark replied with a one sided smirk.
"you love her and you're jealous....."
"mark you're . ....."
"shhhh I can see it in your eyes"
"fine. I love her but she doesn't love me back. Maybe not as much as she
claimed"
"you don't expect her to love you the way you want when you prove yourself
a weakling after a little misunderstanding."
"mark enough"
"no. Let me finish 'cause a di.ck head like you don't know how to take care
of a lady. Now you're going you'll have to get her back" Those words came
sternly, reminded me of my dad.
"how?" I found myself asking
" make her your val date"
Just then the bell rang, signifying the start of my history class.
"that's impossible" I said to mark..
"we'll talk about it after school. You have less than 48hrs to win her
back. The choice is all yours.
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13th Feb
School today was going well. I spent most of my time rehearsing the plans
mark helped me to draft. We called it operation get her back. I really do
hope it works out just fine. Major part of it would be executed today and
today's success determines tomorrow's outcome.
Soon enough the final bell was rang. I hung me backpack, ready to leave at
the same time keeping an eye on Cynthia as she also made her way out of the
class.
By the time we got on the walkway she was already ahead of me so I
doubled my pace.
"Cynthia can I have a minute with you? "
"I'm in a hurry" she replied without as much as a glance at me.
"look I know you're mad at me okay? Just hear me out and I promise I won't
disturb you again"
"one minute" she said as she halted, holding up an index finger.
"I know I've messed up. Yes am an as.s. just give me one more chance, I
promise to make it up to you. To be a better person just for you"
"you should have thought about that when you were busy kissing Tina.
Ptssssss " she hissed.
"Tina's my ex. That picture you saw on my phone was taken long before I met
you. Cynthia I love you, can't possibly do that to you" I tried to explain.
God should have deleted that pic. It started the day Tina showed up at our
house, our families were friends so was a regular visitor. The weird thing
was that she wore the same dress as the one she was wearing some months ago
when i took a selfie of us kissing. Cynthia saw us together as I was
seeing Tina off. She hadn't complained or demanded explanation until she
stumbled on the picture in my gallery.
"wow" she said sarcastically as she walked away.
I felt so embarrassed when I noticed the pair of eyes starring at me. Some
even giggled and whispered gossips to their friends.
14th Feb.
10:30am
" how did it go?" Mark asked after chewing his mouthful of rice.
"terrible. She treated me with no regard, I feel so ashamed of myself "
Mark was silent, I continued.
"I don't think I'll be able to attend the class' valentine dinner"
"I didn't expect the plan to flop. Sorry man"
"fu.ck you" I replied and he smiled.
We finished our lunch, paid and left the cafeteria.
I met a note on my desk, it says 'to Ethan' I opened it eagerly.
"I love you Ethan, I can't be mad at you for long, inasmuch as I want to.
.......Cynthia"
I'm I really reading this?
Will you be my val?
I replied on the paper and passes it across to her.
She looked at me, smiled and nodded.
I love you
I mouthed. With a smile.
"I'll pick you by seven. Got a surprise for you" I scribbled on my own
paper and passed to her.
"woooow in can't believe this" Mark screamed when narrated everything to
him.
"thumbs up to you man" I said.
7pm same day.
I came home super excited. Even mum was surprised at the passion and speed
with which I finished my chores. Soon I had bath and got dressed in my best
suit I planned on going out after mum because she informed me earlier that
she would be visiting 'someone' but she was taking longer than necessary so
I went to the living room to notify of the class party. Of course I didn't
tell her about my date with Cynthia.
"you can't go, son the country is dangerous I won't let you leave house by
this time of the day"
"but mum the place is secured besides its not far from here "
"l said no"
"mum?"
"Ethan this is for your own good. Now go back inside"
That was the worst moment of my life. I couldn't bring myself to
believe I'll disappoint Cynthia again but then can't disobey my mum. She'd
become over protective after we lost my dad 'you're all I've got Ethan' she
would always say.
Back in my room I rid off the suit and all I thought I would wear to
impress. I slumped on my bed lazily, disappointed and broken hearted.
Minutes later my phone buzzed. A message from her I thought. I almost
didn't open it but when I did it was a whatsapp message from Mark.
"what's up? You ready yet?"
"its been fucked up! Mum say not to go out' I typed back
"hahahaha' he replied
"fuck you' I typed.
Last seen 7:29pm
I flung my phone one the bed, ready to sleep off.
At around 8pm mum came knocking on my door,
"Ethan are you awake? Mark's here to see you"
Mind you Mark was a next door neighbor.
I fought to urge to remain silent and said "I'll be out in a jiffy"
Seconds later I joined mark and mum in the living room.
"hey!' he said.
"I came so we could read together."
Why didn't he go for the party? He lived with his older brother, I couldn't
think of anything to stop him from going. Heaven knew I was in no mood to
study but I couldn't object because of mum.
"let go to the garden" it was were we usually studied.
He smiled.
"i'll kill you' I mouthed to him.
They was no way I would have expected what awaited me in the garden.
First the bright lights were replaced with red bulbs which made it appear
romantic. The biggest surprise were the two ladies standing before
me~~peace, Mark's girlfriend and no other than person but Cynthia.
"surprise!!!!!!" the screamed.
What a surprise.
"lets dance" mark said. He pressed something and soft music began to play.
"everyone hold your partner " he screamed.
Cynthia's hand met mine, I placed my other hand on her waist in a slow
Sasha dance.
"you surprised me" I said.
"Mark told me what your mum said so we decided to surprise you. Its safer
here" she said obviously imitating my mum.
We both smiled.
"I love you"
"I love you more"
I tilted my head to the side, bringing my lips close to here's.
"happy val" she said before we engaged in the lifelong kiss.
"hmmmm-hummm" someone cleared her throat behind us. we all turned.
"mum?"
Happy val!!!
