Chapter 12: Chapter 12
(LOVE SICKNESS)
Written by:
Jesudamilola Abiola
LILY’S POV
"But dont lie, you were also blushing right?" I asked him
"Well, yeah because Im not a liar like you," He replied jokingly
"Ah, me?" I asked pretending to be in tears
"Oh sorry baby, I'm just kidding," He said apologizing
"Hmm, okay, better" I said with a slight smile on my face
"Thats why I love you baby," He said
"I love you too," I replied smiling
Suddenly, my room door opened
OMG! I was really startled
I stared at the person standing at the door and freezed instantly
Oh my! Mom?
I quickly cut the phone and stared at her
She heaved a sigh as she entered the room fully
She then closed the door behind and walked straight to my bed
I was really scared
I couldnt believe my mum could enter my room like that
Im sure she heard my voice while talking to Scott
Who were you talking to? She asked
I stared down fearfully
Answer me Lillian, who is he? She asked raising her voice
I was really startled
My friend; I said with my voice shaking
Your friend? She asked again
Yes mum, I said
Alright; give me your phone; she said stretching her hands towards me
Mum please; I said almost in tears
I said bring that your phone; She said loudly
This is it; I said giving her the phone
She collected it and checks the last calls
His name is heartbeat right? She asked and tears rolled down my cheeks
Mum please; let me explain everything to you
When did you enter High school that you already have boyfriend Lily? Have you forgotten our trainings? Boys are not trustworthy Lillian, you are not just an ordinary girl but our one and only child, we cant afford to let you fall into boys trap, boys are deceitful Lily; She said with hurts in her word
Mum, we arent dating, we are just simply in love with each other, you can even call and ask him; I said in tears
Simply in love? What do you know about love Lily?
Hmm, I hope that sending you to a high school isnt our biggest mistake in life; she said and it hurt my pride
Mum! I shouted
Daughter, she replied
You know your father is a disciplinary man and mustnt hear about this
I know mum, please help me, dont tell dad; I said pleading
Im not telling you not to fall in love or have a boyfriend but you must not be too foolish to fall into boys trap, we want the best for you dear, thats why you should be careful; she said
Mum, I understand you, but please, dont tell dad. I promise not to date him and I will be very careful; I said in tears
Well, I pray God help you, but about telling your dad or not, its on one condition dear; she said
What condition mum? I asked
In love or not in love with him, distance yourself from him; she said and stood to go
Mum please, I dont think I can do it; Im so much in love with him. I cant do without talking or being with him in a day; I said in tears
Im not through, and lastly, block his number right now; She said and I burst into more tears
Mum! I said in tears
Choose one, either I tell your dad or do what I asked you to do; she said and walked out of my room
I cried out into the thin air as she closed the door
I cried all night, I just cant do without him, why are my parents doing this to me? Cant I have my freedom in this house? At least Im 17+ already, Almost 18 years, why are they still treating me like a kid? I thought as I cried
After some minutes, sleep took over me
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I opened my eyes the second day as the early morning breeze blew
The curtain beside my bed flew from place to place
My bed was soaked with tears
I heaved a sigh remembering all what happened yesterday
More tears rolled down my cheeks
I knelt on my bed and stared outside through the window
I cried continuously as I stared outside
I even forgot completely that I had to go to school because I was really tired
Every part of my body aches
I was restless
Tears rolled down my eyes as I remembered when Scott confessed his feelings for me, our first kiss, his stares and all other things
I lay back on the bed in tears
I picked up my phone I stared at Scotts pictures
More tears rolled down my cheeks
As I cried, my head aches
Not long after, sleep took over again
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Lily, lily, lily; the maid called coming towards my room
It was the maids voice that woke me up from sleep
I opened my eyes slightly as I felt pains all over my body
I couldnt even stand up from bed
I could feel my breathe really hot
Lillian, arent you going to school today? Nicky is here already waiting for you; the maid said opening the door
She was shocked to see me still lying on my bed
She moved closer to me and sat on my bed
She placed her hand on my body and immediately took it away
She placed it on my fore head and later to my neck
She then removed her hand and heaved a sigh
You are very hot Lily, whats wrong? She asked
I couldnt even opened my mouth to talk, tears just keep rolling down my eyes
Follow me downstairs, lets go and meet your parent; she said holding my hands
No, I cant stand on my feet; I said in tears
Stop crying lily; she said cleaning up my tears
Well, let me go and tell them, she said and stood up
She opened the door and walked out
After some minutes, my door was widely opened
My mum, dad, the maid and Nicky walked in
My dad was really surprised to see me like that
Baby, whats wrong? Nicky asked coming closer to me
My mum squeezed her face as she felt my temperature
What is the cause of her sudden change? My dad asking staring at the maid
I dont know sir; the mad said
My dad then looked at my mum with a questioning face
My mum just keep staring at me and wondering if its what happened yesterday that made me this way
My dad then heaved a sigh
Call the doctor, my dad said to my mum
She nodded and walked out to pick her phone
Prepare her water for bath; my dad said to the maid and she nodded then went to do it
Nicky, I dont think she can come with you today, she is very sick; you can go; my dad said to Nicky
No dad, Im gonna stay with her throughout day; Nicky said dropping her bag on the bed
No dear, school is very important, just go and come back in the afternoon; He said but Nicky persisted
I know sir but I cant leave my friend here and go to school, dont worry sir, I will inform my mum that Im wanna stay with Lily and about the lectures Ill miss in school, Ill tell one of our friend to send me the updates of the class; Nicky said
Well, alright dear, I really appreciate, stay with her here, I have to prepare for work, if not for the contract I have to get today, I wont go to work; He said
No problem sir, you can go, I will watch after her; Nicky said seating close to me
Thank you dear; I said and opened the door
Get well soon Lily, he said and walked out
I heaved a sigh as he walked out
Lily, whats wrong? Nicky said to me
I just keep crying
Stop crying please and tell me whats wrong; she said
As I tried to talk, my phone rang
I took it beside me and check the screen
More tears rolled down my eyes and dropped on the screen of my phone
I cut the call as I cried bitterly
I held the phone to chest and cried
Lily, whats wrong with you? I dont understand you again and mind you, who called? She asked
I couldnt even talk
I stared at her in tears
She held my me and hugged me
I hate seeing you in tears baby, tell me, what made you this way? She asked
My mum, I said in tears
Your mum?
How? She asked
As I opened my mouth to talk, my phone rang again
I picked my phone and stared at the screen
I keep staring at it
I didnt wanna pick it or cut it
Nicky squeezed her face and collected the phone from my hand
She squeezed her face as she saw the name on it
Why dont you pick it? She asked
I heaved a deep sigh.....
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T.B.C
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