THE ONE I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR: Chapter 31 – The End

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MATILDA’S POV
I don’t think I would be able to live in John’s house anymore, so can I stay at yours for a while? at least till I secure an apartment of my own. I said to Chris as we drove away from the Mall.

Of course you can, i would love it if you can just let go of everything you have in his house and let’s go for shopping.

You need to change everything about you and have a fresh start… He replied

Nah! I’d rather pack everything. I don’t think any of my thing is safe in his house, who knows if he might take them one day and accuse me of stealing them? I said

You’re right! Let’s go now and take it once and for all, so you will have nothing to do with them again… Anita chirped in.

He drove to the front of the house and we all alighted from the car.

The gatekeeper opened the gate for us as soon as he sighted us and we went in.

We entered only to meet the brothers standing at the door probably waiting for my arrival. “Excuse me, I have to pack my things. Do you still have them?” I we said.

Sure! They’re still in your room, but I need to talk to you so please could you spare me some of your time please? He said but i ignored him and proceeded to the room instead.

I guess guilt is eating you up already. I wouldn’t wanna sound rude, but isn’t it too dumb of you to have said that you wanna talk to her despite all you did to her?

I mean do you even have the gut to look at her face not to talk of talking to her with much boldness? Anita replied and I scoffed after hearing her say that.

I know what we did was wrong and it’s unforgivable, I just want to apologise to her and I want you to help me talk to her.

I’m really sorry for not believing or trusting her and I’m ready to receive any punishment from her… He said

I packed everything that belongs to me and dragged them with me and left the room, I got downstairs and met more people waiting for me.

Chris and Anita came to assist me with my baggages and we proceeded to the door. Let me go will you?

I said to John who was blocking my path, only for him to go down on his knees to beg me.

I looked at everyone’s face and their parents gave me apologetic look. “Mat! I know we’ve wronged you really bad, but we really wanna apologise to you. I’m so sorry for all I did to you and my brother is sorry too” Gabriel said

I thought I begged you more than you’re doing right now, I literally pleaded to you to believe me, but you paid deaf ears and insisted in some crazy evidence. Of course you need to be forgiven, so i’ve forgiven you.

I just want us all to stay apart and that’s gonna bring peace to our midst, I just pray you don’t forget what is expected of you to do… I said.

The next thing I did after leaving John house the other day was visiting the hospital where I was given series of injections and drips to get rid if every damn thing in me that could cause sickness.

I decided to resume back to school to go cover up for everything I’ve missed.

“OMG! Matilda you’re back, you came back for real! I swear I’ve missed you” the female among my close colleagues said to me as soon as she sighed me lighting from the car.

“Yes I did and I missed you too” I replied. “I’m so sorry you had to go through all that, lots of people really hated you for what you did and they talked about you everyday and everywhere.

I’m sure they’re regretting ever believing the news already and are gonna be shocked to see you in school now” she said.

I’m glad to hear that, all thanks to their parents who got my name cleared.

I don’t know if i’d be able to survive the insults I would get from people if I hadn’t been vindicated… I replied

Well! That’s all in the past now, so please let’s get to the class already and you should start with your journey of covering up with all you’ve missed… She said

We walked past the hallway and students couldn’t help but stare at us (Me in particular as we walked).

I waved and smiled at them to assist them in erasing the guilt they all felt.

Few hours later, I packed my things up and headed out to the parking lot where Chris said he would be waiting for me with my friends.

I got there and couldn’t see any sign of Chris or his car, I was about dialing his number when I saw John walking towards my direction.

Hi! He said as he got to me. “I’m! I must be so lost in thought because the last time I checked, he was a bit distanced from me.

Hi! I replied, how may I help you? I asked.

“I came to pick you up, so I would be able to make it up to you” he said and the lady beside me let out a jeering laughter.

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