*MOM AND DAD, I WANT TO DIE*
*PART 10 & 11*
The deal day has come as I thought of how to convince Mr Stephen to come to my house. I was still on my bed praying when I heard a knock on my door. I knew it was my mom as I stood up immediately from my bed because I was already late for school.
"God saved you, I thought you are still sleeping and why are you not dressed up for school? She asked
"I just woke up ma" I said truthfully because I don't know what another lie can cause.
"Okay no problem. Just be fast and eat your food before going to school because I don't really have money to give you for breakfast and lunch. I know you understand dear" she said
"Yes I do, thank you ma. Aren't you going to work? I asked
"I am going my dear. Thank you for understanding. You know your dad is coming today so be of good character. I love you dearly"
"Yes mom, I love you too" I said
"Alright, I am going to the office. See you when I come back and hurry up so that you won't be late for work" She said and hugged me before going out. I felt like crying because I haven't been a truthful child. I imagined how the truth I just said, set me free.
"What is now the essence of lieing" I said as I cried. I thought of saying the truth to her but she has gone. I had my bath, dressed up, eat and proceed to school to face whatsoever the lie I said has caused me.
I couldn't meet up with the assembly. Thank God the principal was not around because it was Friday. So, I didn't do much punishment. I was pardoned because we are in the revision week. I had three classes before I stepped out for break time. I was about to enter the food canteen when I saw Mr Stephen. I tried running away but it was too late, he has seen me.
"Ijeoma, come back here" He said. I wanted to ignore him but other students there would think I am a disrespectiful student, not knowing what I was trying to avoid.
"Can't you here me? He asked as I walked directly to him.
"Good morning sir" I said with a moody face
"Good morning but your face isn't looking good. What is wrong with you? Did I do anything wrong ? He asked and sat me down.
"No sir, I just have a little problem and only you can save me but I don't know if you can save me" I said.
"My dear, I can't save you. I can only help you. Tell me and if it's within my capacity, I will do it" He said and I explained everything to him as I faced down.
"Seriously, I can't do this. I have told you severally to desist from lieing. Can you see what you have done to yourself. You would do it alone, count me out" he said harshly
"Please sir, you are the only one that can help me. I need your help" I said as I was crying.
He remained silent for a while before he said "Okay, stop crying. On one condition will I do this"
I was happy as I wiped my tears "What condition is that sir? Say it, I will do it" I said.
"After doing this, count me out of your games. Don't use my name to lie again and stop lieing" he said
"Okay sir, I promise you. I won't do that again" I said as I smiled.
"See now, you can smile. Who would know you are the one crying not quite long" he said
"Thank you sir for helping me. I also regret my actions and it won't happen again. I know it's because you love me, that's why you helped me" I said.
"You have started again, it's you that know o. Better buy what you want and go to your class before the break would be over" he said
"Ohhh, that's true. Thank you and don't forget you would be following me home today" I said as other students looked at me and I had to reconstruct my statement so that they won't get the wrong information "I mean you are coming for the home lesson"
He laughed as he understood what was going on "Yes ma, I would be waiting for you after the school closes. You would meet me at the school gate" he said as I went to buy snacks before going to the class. I noticed other female students were hissing and eyeing me because I was closer to their crush. He is the most handsome man in the school so he has lots female flocking around him.
The bell rang as I rushed to my class for the remaining activities. An hours later, the closing bell was rang as I waved to Priscilla who doesn't understand me anymore since Mr Stephen came inside the picture. I picked up my bag and rushed to the school gate but he wasn't there yet. I waited for 30minutes before I saw him coming with my English teacher (Miss Olufunke) as they were laughing together. Miss Olufunke is also one of the prettiest women in the school with a nice body shape, slim and tall.
I was angry as my legs were shaking. After they were through with their discussion and they have greeted each other, he walked towards me and I walked away.
"Ijeoma, wait for me now" he said as I walked fast. He ran and held me.
"What is wrong with you? He asked. I couldn't talk as I started crying.
"Should I leave? I am tired of all this your attitude. I am supposed to be running away from you. I am not supposed to be close to you because I am now your teacher. I am trying all my best not to do so but to be a brother to you. So why are you being childish" He said.
"I am sorry, it's just that I can't watch you talking to another woman. I love you and I am serious about it" I said as I was crying
"Seriously Ijeoma, I thought we have settled this. Why are you trying to set us back. I told you nothing can be between us. If you continue to act like this, I would have to stop being close with you" he said.
"I am sorry, I am also trying my best but I don't know why I keep falling in love with you. I guess after meeting my parents today, I would have to stay far from you" I said as I wiped my tears.
"No problem dear. I would support any of your decision. So, can we go to your house?He asked and I nodded in response as we walked quietly to my house. When we got home, I met dad and mom in the sitting room watching movies.
"Daddy...." I screamed as I went to hug him. I was so happy to see him again.
"My baby girl, I am glad to see you are doing good" He said as he pecked my head. Mr Stephen was lost, he didn't understand what was going on as I stepped back for an introduction "Daddy and mommy, this is my lesson teacher in school....Mr Stephen"
"Now, you know I am on sit. Well, it's not your fault. It's nice meeting you gentlemen" mom said as she explained everything to my dad.
"Oh...you are welcome to our house gentlemen. You can have your sit" my dad said as Mr Stephen greeted them and sat gently.
"So what subject do you teach? My dad asked as I went to the fridge to get him something cold to drink.
"Mathematics and English language " He said
"That's good" My dad said.
"Thank you sir" he said.
"What is your discipline and what state are you from? My mom asked as I wondered why she was asking that when he didn't come to ask my hands in marriage.
"I studied mass communication and I am from Ondo state ma" he said
"Wow, we are from the same state. You are fully welcome" my dad said as I was laughing.
"Thank you sir" he said as he smiled.
"What do you think about you teaching her home lesson too since the exam is starting next week . Don't worry, we are going to pay this time" Dad asked. A part of me was happy and another wasn't because I caused everything.
He looked at me as I faced down "Alright sir" he said
"Thank you my son but you would have to start tomorrow since exams are starting next week" dad said and my mom supported.
"Okay sir" he said as they discussed about the money and the days for the lesson.
"Won't you eat anything? Mom asked him.
"Thank you ma, I would love to but I have somethings to do at home" he said and stood up as he was about to leave.
"Alright my son, thank you for honoring us. God bless you" my dad said as I requested for permission to escort him.
"I am sorry for all the mess I put you through. I didn't know it would turn out this way" I begged him as we got to the gate.
"It's not a mess, it's a blessing to my income. Thank you, you should go back inside. I would see you tomorrow" He said as I went inside.
In as much as lieing isn't good. It's turned out to be a blessing in the sight of Stephen but let's sit back to see if the situation would either be truly good or bad because he got the new job at the foundation of lies.
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*Alokan Temilade Victoria*
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