Chapter 22: Chapter 22

TWENTY ONE- SOURY

Sour : unpleasant and unfriendly.

That's right! I was totally vexed this morning. I don't know exactly why but I think I just woke up from the left side of the bed.coupled with me skipping breakfast and Mr Kolade scolding at the prefects on duty which I happened to be among .he says we weren't working hard enough and after seeing the number of students that came late to school today and the number of students with a weird fashion sense.

Corrupting the school's uniforms with fancy outfits and some looking so haggard. As much as I hate to admit it but Mr Kolade was right. We weren't working hard enough.

As though that wasn't enough. Miss joy didn't fail to remind me to meet her in her office that is, the staff room.

I walked in there with a bottle of water, trying to look cheerful but the looks which the other teachers threw at me, made me slight irritated .courtesy of dozie who had given them something to talk about

" where's your other half ?" Miss joy asked and instead of me to reply, I held a grim look.

She sighed "Meera Johnson. I don't know what you guys were thinking but i just want to let you know that of I ask you to do something. For the love of our creator please do it. "She said

I raised my eyebrows in confusion. What was she talking about?

" the lab I told you two to clean-"

"We did it " I said.silently hoping that dozie actually did it.

" we or another person? " she asked with a frown

" who's the another person?"

" the cleaner who you two paid to clean up that place " she said flatly

I sighed.what did she want now? Isn't it clean already ?

" I'm sorry.." I started

" don't tell me sorry.it's important to know that when you're wrong you take responsibility for your actions. " she said and I mentally roll my eyes

Right.miss joyyyy

" ok mam'm " I said with the most humble voice I could sputter

" it's not okay yet cause I'll still give both of you something to do so you make up for the one you two avoided" she said

" and since dozie isn't here yet.i'll just go to the cafeteria to get something. Tell him to wait for me when he comes " she said. Standing up from where she sat and leaving me to the face the gossip stare from the other teachers

" hey chin chin " a voice called. I raised my face to see the so-caller.there was only one person who called me by that stupid nickname

And oh.speak of the devil

Of course. It was stupid dozie crazy mattew

I immediately scowled at his presence and snorted back in reply "cow"

He smirked, running his hands through my neatly arranged hair "Did you have shit for breakfast? Why does your facial expression sucks ?" He asked

I scoffed before fixing a pointed look at him "if I ever had breakfast, I would have eaten a whole alphabet and spit out something more sensible than what you just said " I retort

That was mean

sandwic- no.Annette sometime said that, I had a foul mouth and a fierce attitude that she couldn't even help asking herself if I was bipolar

But here.instead of dozie to get annoyed with me , he smiled.he gave me a goofy smile that made me for once feel guilty for saying that. Then patting my hair roughly like I am his little puppy he chuckled

" grow up chin chin ". I snapped my head at him to retort, all guilty feelings had quickly faded and you bet.dozie had a way of pushing my buttons

But before I could say something, miss joy walked in and on sighting dozie she called out, with her high pitched voice

" Mr.Matthew...care to tell me why you decided to keep me waiting ?"

" sorry mam'm. I had things to do "he replied with a pitiful look and I mentally scoff

Like his gorgeous face will reduce whatever pinishment this lady is holding against us.

" okay whatever.." she said "thing is.I have already told meera that I know about you two paying the cleaner to wipe the mess you guys created- "

" I'm the one who paid.Meera knows nothing about it " he quickly cut in

Miss joy shrugged " I don't care. I walked into my lab and I saw someone different doing what you two ought to do.that's sheer irresponsibility..." she ranted

Once again, she was going on and on about how we should be responsible for our actions and when her salivary glands were almost dried up she decided to conclude

" so for that...both of you will clean up that place cause the commercial students used it yesterday and it was dirty because it was late.so you two go and do it " she said

" can we go now mam'm? " I asked with a bored expression and she looked at me with a suprised look

" of course. You can go " she said and I smiled warily. Dropping a bottle of water which I had walked in with earlier

" here..you can have this mam'm " I said with a small smile while her suprised stare never leaving her face not until I added

" your salivary glands must be very in need of it " I added and she immediately scowled. Before she could say anything more, I pushed the chair back and walked away.while dozie broke into a fit of laughter

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" how come you're so moody today? " dozie asked as soon as we were alone, trying to clean up the food and nutrition lab

" I don't feel like talking today..besides let's just clean up and go " I said and he shrugged

" i get you. Cleaning a messy environment as punishment just when your day is beginning to start.it's nothing to be happy about " he said.

I choosed to ignore him and the place fell silent for awhile. He was right though.but so far, I had already been moody.this was just one.to add up to it

" Miss Emma said we should see her later in the day cause she'll need to preview the topics for presentation " he said and I nodded in reply

Once again the place fell silent and the only sounds heard was the shuffling of feets and noisy tables screeching the floor as I shifted them to clean.

" meera.are you okay " a calm voice called. I raised up my face to see dozie looking at me intensely

I sighed, gulping. " I'm fine "

He moved closer to me.gently taking the mop I held as he continued to give me the heated gaze which made heat flush up to my face. I looked away quite nervous

" you know. Your mood is worse than the day you had cramps..are you sure you're okay ?" He asked

" I said I'm fine " I snapped back in reply and his face morphed into a sad look

" you don't need to get worked up. I just care " he said in a low voice and I scoffed

" thanks for caring. I wonder why you'll anyway? I said rolling my eyes

He sighed deeply and gave a small laugh "why does it feel like no matter how you snap at me, I still love being around you ?"

Loves being around me? What does it mean??

I drawled " well......"

" well what? " he asked and I bit my lips gently. Maybe since he mentioned the cramps today, I didn't know if this was the right time but i was determined to get a reply today

" you..you..kissed me..." my voice trailed off nervously and he scratched his neck, looking away from me.the atmosphere grew awkward and I beat myself inwardly for bringing it up.

Dozie coughed "um..about that.." he started with a hint of nervousness laced in his voice

" yes..about...that..."I stuttered

" I'm sorry.." he said and laughed nervously.his laughter had no hint of humour and I knew it.

" you're sorry?" I repeated, quite disappointed with his reply

" yea..that was a mistake and you were talking much.I didn't know what to do so I..." he paused still traveling his eyes around

" it was a mistake? "I asked again and he chuckled nervously. Maybe realizing that I was repeating his words. I looked away briefly before bringing my face to meet his' again

" yes..it's just a kiss anyway so you shouldn't think much about it " he said with a small smile

I heaved in disappointment. What was I thinking anyway? I mean it was dozie of all people..

It was a mistake

Just a kiss

I'm sorry

I sighed. That was my first kiss and this was the reply I got from him?

I sighed deeply as I folded my lips in between my teeth. Why did I feel so disappointed and sad

" you don't feel too well..do you mind taking a rest while I clean this up?" He asked with a soft voice and I shook my head

" I'll do it " I said flatly

" you can take a rest..I'll do it " he persuaded and that minute i lost my cool

" I said you should leave me the fuck alone!!!! Don't you get it?? "I snapped harshly, kicking the bucket as I stormed away.

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I walked to the class and halted my steps when I saw the girls. They were talking almost like they were good without me.I sniffed, feeling a small tears fall on my cheeks

Annette raised her face to meet mine and she brought her hands to wave at me which got me rolling my eyes at her as I spurned around to walk away

Someone had bumped into me making me stagger backwards a little. I looked at the person and it turned out to be clara

Maybe the universe is against me today

" oh it's you " she said sneering with an icy tone and I scoffed

" yes it's me..now apologize " I ordered

She laughed humorlessly " why should I do that?"

" cause it's only right to.." I said flatly

This time it was her turn to scoff "it's weird to see you talking about what is right "

" Clara. I don't have your time today..just apologize for bumping into me "

She laughed again "when have you apologized for bumping into me?"

" don't play games with me..I don't bump into you " I said with anger laced underneath my tone

" well.you.do! " she snapped " stealing my friends and acting like a mean bitch which you are ! "

" you're friends? " I asked scoffing as I folded my arms around my bosom

" yes.Adam, dozie..."

" shut your foul hole.." I cut her short "I don't care what your problem is just apologize "

She laughed " suit yourself bitch - " she didn't complete her words my palms found itself to warm her cheeks

It was a resounding slap that suddenly made the place fall silent as some students rushed out to witness what happened

She glared at me with hatred and tried using her hands to retaliate when I held her hands to hang it on the air

" don't you dare try it " I warned "don't you dare bump into me again " I said with anger surging through me

My classmates were all yelling and hailing

Med ooh

Clara wassup na?

Mehn meera is on fire today ooh

Ayo held my other wrist and made to put me away when I glanced at clara again

" and oh.don't you dare call me a bitch anymore..you don't plan on digging your grave now. Do you ?" I asked fixing her an intimidating stare and a small smile as she glared at me with anger, hate and most of all revenge.