Episode 18
By: Eunice Nwodu Ifunanya
Rissa’s pov:
After school, Mykel and I went home in our separate cars. I didn’t even see him during school hours.
I wonder what he’s up to. He must have probably joined the bad kids.
Alex and Zoe are unbelievable! I can’t believe they printed Mykel’s picture on their lockers.
How immature.
I came out of the car and headed inside avoiding the scorching heat.
Today’s quite a sunny day.
I took the stairs to my bedroom and had a quick bath before changing into shorts and a blue light top.
I caught Mykel going into the kitchen and I quickly followed him.
There’s no sign of the maids!
I don’t remember today being a public holiday.
“What are you doing?” I asked going to where he was.
He picked up a knife and gazed at its edges.
“I want to cook” He brightened picking up a tomato.
“You know how to cook??” I asked alarmed.
“No but together, I think we can make something good enough to eat since the maids aren’t around” He said and started chopping an onion.
I folded my hands and watched him – disgusted.
“Rissa, would you mind turning on the gas cooker?” He asked not glancing at me.
My eyes drifted to it. I don’t even know how that thing works!
Mom never lets me in here.
“And why is she still standing there??” Mykel asked calmly giving me a blank stare.
I dragged my legs to where the cooker was and spent time watching it. I think there’s a remote, right??
I touched what I think is the switch. Ew. I’m so gonna wash my hands after this.
I twisted it slowly and fire lit up instantly.
I could swear my heart had gone up to the roof.
I turned and caught Mykel staring at me.
My expression closed up and I pushed my hair strands off my face.
Well, there’s a first time for everything.
We heard footsteps and the maids showed up. They carried with them groceries and I guess they had been at the market.
“You both shouldn’t be here. Please, leave. We’ll cook up something soon” One of the maid said and I nodded.
I quickly left the kitchen leaving the jerk behind.
I’ve totally abandoned my plans of exposing him. Thats because mom’s not around to see the facts.
I’ll have to wait till she returns.
I met pineapple playing around with his bone toy. I decided to play with him till dinner is ready.
Mykel’s pov:
I keep getting love messages every hour from different girls.
This is all Austin’s doing.
How do these girls expect me to respond to their long texts every time??
I’m starting to wish they’re like Rissa.
At least I’ll get my space.
I can’t seem to forget how cute Rissa’s clothes were. She’s so different and hates me.
I wish we can get along better but that sounds impossible.
I helped the cook to make dinner.
Who knew cooking could be so tough.
I retired to the bedroom to get some sleep.
(Midnight)
Rissa’s pov:
I couldn’t sleep!
It was as if I was just waking up.
The moon outside was bright and reflected in the room but that wasn’t enough to make me sleep.
Pineapple had gone to bed with Mykel while I’m stuck here in the dark.
This ain’t fair.
I’m the one that got her for God’s sake!
I climbed down from the bed and went to his room next door.
Luckily, the hallway light was turned on.
I knocked on the door and in no time, he opened up.
Looks like he wasn’t sleeping either.
“Rissa” He called, his expression dulled.
“I want my dog” I replied folding my arms.
His whole face lit up.
“Like seriously??” He rasped.
I nodded.
He went back into his room and slammed the door on my face.
What the shrek?!
He did not just do that.
I was about to knock again when the door opened and he stepped out with pineapple in his hands.
I took her gently from his arms and unfortunately, my skin came in contact with his. It felt weird for a moment there.
Pineapple was in a deep sleep.
“Where’s his bone toy?” I asked and Mykel grimaced.
“You can take it tomorrow” He replied.
“Read my lips – I.want.it.now” I said surly.
He went back into his room and this time, I followed him in.
He started looking around for the toy while I sat on his bed.
I needed to make sure it isn’t bouncier than mine.
“Come on, Rissa. Let’s do this tomorrow. I don’t know where she dropped it” He mumbled.
“Alright then” I shrugged and stood up with pineapple.
We left for our room while Mykel shut the door.
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I dropped pineapple on her bed and laid on mine.
All that walking and talking got me feeling tired again.
I closed my eyes and almost dozed off when my phone beeped.
I checked the message.
From Lucas Forbes.
>>I have something for you. Meet me THERE tomorrow<<
I yawned and read the message again.
I think I’m too tired that I’m starting to see things. I snuggled up on the bed and soon, slept off.
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