GRUMPY AND THE PRIEST : EPISODE 11 – 20
Episode 18
By Faith Lucky.
Theo was walking with his friends along the facade of the school building when he sighted Nina coming out of her ride.
He quickly ran and hid behind a corner, telling his friends not to say a word about him.
Nina came out of her car and m?et MOL standing alone- without Theo. She knew that was unusual and budged forward to meet them.
“Hi Nina”
“Hello, pretty”
“Hey, damsel.”
They all greeted chorusly and piquantly.
“Hi” Nina replied immediately and adjusted the textbooks in her hands.
“Where’s Theo?” she asked as she furrowed her brows in suspicion.
“Theo? Has Theo been in school?” Lancelot asked, turning to the others.
“Don’t be so dumb, lancelot. Of course he was in school. He just had to rush home due to an unexpected running stomach.” Owen chipped in.
“Yes, yes, Owen is totally right. You know, we tried convincing him to make use of the school restroom but he just wouldn’t listen”
“Yeah. That stubborn dude. You should know he’s very stubborn, right?”
Nina looked at them one after the other and scoffed.
“So, Theo’s presently not in school?” She asked.
“Yes, yes. But don’t worry, we’ll be sure to him bring him to you the moment he gets back.” Miles added.
Nina stared at them again and nodded.
“Okay, then. I guess I’d have to see him later.”
“Absolutely! Perfect”.
And Nina walked away, brushing pass a corner.
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Immediately she left, Theo came out of his hiding place and sighed with laughter.
“Theo what the hell did you do wrong?”
“Why are you running away from Nina?”
“I’m definitely sure he did something”.
“Chill guys. It’s a long story.”
Before he could say any other thing, Nina returned and held him before he’d run away.
“Did you really think you could hide from me?” She asked as she tweaked his ear.
“Theo, when did you get back from home? I thought you were gonna stay longer?” Miles asked with a serious look.
“Uhm…maybe you should catch up with us, Theo. We’ll be praying in the library” Owen said and started walking away with miles and Lancelot.
“Who prays in the library, Owen?” Lancelot asked and busted into laughter with the rest.
“I think you should be given an award as the best friends ever!” Theo said after them and Nina tweaked his ear even harder.
“Ouch!” He shrieked. “Nina, I…I can explain”.
“Since 2 am, I’ve been thinking of the right punishment to serve you. I almost decided to feed your skin to the dogs, but I changed my mind and decided to pluck out your eyes and feed them to a teddy” she said with relishment and Theo managed to free his ear from her grasp.
“Do you have plans of feeding my ears to the teddy as well?” He asked with a grim look and touched his ear.
“Look, Nina, I’m really sorry. It’s not like I was trying to pokenose into your privacy or something. I…I just wanted to know if you had any problems so I could be of help”.
“What stupid help? As what? My dad?”
“Please, don’t get it twisted, okay? I didn’t mean any harm”.
“Your apologies ate worthless, Theo. You were tricking me and made me look like a fool”
Theo sighed and touched his forehead Wi his palm.
“I’m really really sorry, Nina. I promise I’ll make it up to you.” He said apologetically.
“And how do you intend doing that? Do you think you can propitiate me enough?”
“Don’t worry, I will. I promise.
“Sorry, I need to go. I need to join my friends for prayers in the library. Bye” he said hastily as he gave her a peck and ran off.
Nina looked at him quizzically and couldn’t even say a word before he ran off.
“What a crazy jerk” she thought angrily and walked to the classroom.
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On her way to the classroom, she ran into June who held series of books but looked careworn.
Unlike her, she was about walking away when Nina stopped her.
“Hey, June. Wats up?” Nina greeted buoyantly but didn’t get a reply from her as she just kept staring at the floor.
“Are you in a hurry?” She asked but was replied by a brooding silence.
“Are you okay? Why don’t we have lunch together?”
This time, she stared at her with rueful eyes and walked away.
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Nina was confounded and perturbed by June’s capricious sadness. She looked so sad and couldn’t figure out why.
“Is it because she’s missing Alvin?” She asked vainly and continued on her way to class, more slowly.
She got into the classroom and rook her usual seat next to Emily.
“Hey, little princess” Emily said in a giffy as Nina sat beside her.
“Watch your tongue, lady. I’m not little, okay?” Nina replied and both laughed.
Nina took a proper look at her and noticed she was holding an android phone. And she kind of looked different too- gorgeously different.
“You’ve gotten a phone?” She asked curiously.
“Oh, yes. Had to get one”
“Wow! Congrats”
Nina felt a little curious about Emily’s phone. It looked quite expensive and she puzzled how she was able to get it.
She has actually intended getting her a new phone the next day but it seemed it wouldn’t be necessary any more.
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After receiving their morning classes, Nina and Emily decided to go for lunch. But just before they left the Class, a boy walked to them with a written note.
“Hi Nina, Theo asked me to deliver this” the boy said and ran off after giving the letter to Nina.
Nina went through it and in it was written:
“Meet me at the garden, alone”.
She sighed and turned to Emily.
“Sorry, need to meet up with a jerk”.
“A jerk? Is that his surname?” Emily asked and laughed.
“Tomorrow’s been declared public holiday, right? Why don’t we meet up?” Nina asked. “I’ve never been to your home before.”
“Tomorrow? I think that’d be great. Maybe we should exchange contacts” Emily suggested and they both did a quick exchange.
“Okay, then. See you later” Nina replied and left.
She walked into the school garden and found a round table in the middle with two chairs set opposite each other.
She admired the arrangement bit felt a little surprised not seeing Theo there.
She walked forward to the table and sipped from one of the drinks that were kept there.
“Did you really call me here to play more tricks on me?” She asked audibly and theo came out from a corner, faking a shy face.
“I just wanted to be sure you weren’t with weapon” he said and smiled.
“Please, have a seat”.
“Of course, I will. You don’t expect me to remain standing all day, do you?” She replied and took a seat while theo did same.
She looked at the table and noticed some covered plates on it.
“So, is this your own way of trying to please me? By making me have brunch close to grasses?” Nina asked as she nibbled at a few blueberries that were kept on the table.
“How on earth is this grass, Nina? Can’t you tell the difference between flowers and grasses anymore?” Theo asked but got no reply as she continued picking at the blueberries
He opened the plates on the table and Nina’s eyes dimmed at the sight of it.
Although she tried to hide her amusement.
“What are these?” She asked, giving a horrific look at them.
“These are french food- flemish carbonade- specially prepared by me.” He replied as he dished them into two separate plates.
“Did you say blemish carbonade? Are you trying to blame me for something?” Nina asked.
“Goodness, Nina! I said flemish, not blemish, okay?”
“Whatever. They kind of sound alike. And did you just say it was specially prepared by you? How am I sure you’re not trying to turn me into a teddy?”
“I have a feeling my nickname’s gonna become teddy.”
Nina glared at him and they began eating.
She tasted it and found it really delectable.
“Are you sure you made this?” She asked suspiciously and theo smiled sardonically.
“Of course Nina. I’m a great chef and I’m pretty sure I’m better than you. Trust me . You’re no match”
“Excuse me” Nina interpolated with food in her mouth. “Did you just insult me?”
“Insult? I don’t think I heard something like that”.
“Look, if you’d ever have an opportunity to taste my food, it’s gonna blow you up and make you beg for more.”
“Oh! Are you serious? Wow! Why don’t we fix a date, then? Let’s fix a date for Theo to beg for more of Nina’s exquisite meal”.
Nina remained silent.
“Nina, what do you think?” He asked again and Nina rose her brows at him.
“I’m always ready” she replied.
“Perfect! Let’s make it tomorrow, then. 12 pm. Your apartment. Deal?” He asked energetically and Nina replied “deal” rolling her eyes at him.
Theo shook his head and smiled.
“Anyway, don’t think you’ve been able to appease me with all these crazy drama going on cause I’m only getting angrier”. Nina said.
“Seriously?” Theo paused and sighed. “Fine. Come with me”.
“And where do you think you’re taking me?”
“Fret not, okay? I have no plans of selling you out.” He replied and took her hand, taking her out of the garden.
He took her to the gate and made a little obfuscated conversation with the security and after that, they gained access out of the school building.
They got outside and met a man standing next to a red flashy car and Theo collected the car keys from him.
“Hold on Theo. What’re you doing?” Nina asked when she saw Theo taking the drivers seat while he flung open the front door for her.
“Come on Nina. Get in” Theo replied impatiently and she sluggishly and walked in.
He inserted the car keys and turned on the ignition and slowly, started off at a dizzying speed.
“This was given to me by my dad on the day I returned from France” Theo said almost bumptiously and Nina flinched.
“You own a car?” She asked grimly.
“Of course, I do. Do you think it’s abnormal?”
“Well, it isn’t my money so it should be none of my business. By the way, have you been to a driving school?”.
“Nope. I learnt to drive from my uncle in France and whenever he wasn’t at home, I’d take one of the cars and surf round the area”.
“But do you really know how to drive?”
“Well, who’s driving the car right now? Is it your ghost?”
“Hm. What a nice question from a guy who claims he’s trying to please me” Nina said and theo chuckled.
“Fine. I’m sorry” he said rather perfunctorily.
“I think I can write a full book on the characteristics of I’m sorry” Nina said and made Theo laugh again.
“By the way,” she continued harshly. “Where did you say you were taking me again?”
“Let’s just say it’s a surprise”.
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