Chapter 40 & 41 : Couple
“What do you mean by that.. I mean”. Alice said while still in shock.
“You know, I had told you that I like you and I also hugged you don’t you think that all this is love”. Adam said with a lot seriousness on his face.
“Umm, I thought you were just joking”. Alice said.
“Joking, I can’t use something like that to joke. Please will you give me a chance?” Adam said.
“Yes, yes I will”. Alice said happily, she had also fallen in love with him but because of Olivia she had kept it to her self.
“Really, you mean…”
“Yes, I love you too but Olivia?” Alice said with an expression of sadness.
“We will tell her the truth, I don’t want a hidden relationship. We will just try to console and convince her too okay?” Adam said.
“Okay”. After saying that, they hugged each other.
✓ Maxwell Mansion~ Five weeks later✓
Jackson had been having a really hard time since Jemimah left the house. He couldn’t concentrate anymore and even as a matter of fact that he has been drinking non stop.
His parents tried all their possible best to stop him but it just got worse every day. Though, he had been going to college. He had never sighted Jemimah after he had been told that she accepted to Ellis’ proposal.
It really weak him down on hearing that, so his parents decided to call Jemimah.
📞: Hello dear.
📞: Afternoon ma’am, it’s been a long time.
📞: Yes, since you refused to contact us again.
📞: Am sorry but I have been busy all weeks.
📞: We really miss you dear.
📞: I miss you all too.
📞: Umm, can we see. I have something important to tell you.
📞: Uhn, what’s that.
📞: Come and meet in that restaurant today at 5:00pm if you are less busy.
📞: Okay, I will be there.
📞: Thanks.
Jemimah end the call, and she wondered what she wants to see her for.
“It’s been five weeks, I wonder how they are all and.. Jackson too”. Jemimah thought.
✓ Restaurant✓
Jemimah arrived at the restaurant and what she saw surprised her. Jackson was seated, he looked like he had not been taken care of. His face look dull and downcast.
Jemimah walked to the place they were seated and she looked at Mrs Maxwell.
“Thank you for coming”. Mrs Maxwell said.
“What.. what’s he doing here”. Jemimah said with a tone of anger.
“Calm down Jemimah, this is the reason why I called you”. Mrs Maxwell said.
“Why, is he here to insult me again?” Jemimah said.
“No dear, he had drinking non stop since the day you left. He had not been concentrating on anything, we all literally miss you”. Mrs Maxwell explained.
“Really, so what do you want me to do now”. Jemimah asked.
“I.. I want you to come back Jemimah, I promise you that he won’t misbehave anymore. He will treat you nicely”. Mrs Maxwell said.
“I will have to think about that cause I don’t want any inconveniences again from him”. Jemimah said.
“What of your boyfriend, will he allow you”. Jackson finally said.
“I.”
“He doesn’t have any problem, right. Please don’t refuse me please”. Mrs Maxwell said.
” Yes, I will talk to him about it”. Jemimah said.
“Thank you, God bless you”. Mrs Maxwell said.
“I want to be on my way now”. Jemimah said and stood up.
“Bye”. Mrs Maxwell said.
Jemimah went home Immediately, and saw her mom and told her mom about it. Her mom told her to choose wisely, will you save a person or leave him.
✓ Next day~Maxwell College✓
Alex and Lucy walked in with their hands locked together, Lucy had finally accepted to him. They were very happy with themselves. Students were surprised with this action of theirs.
👥: Are they dating now.
👥: They look cute together.
👥: I thought Kate loved him.
👥: Kate betrayed him, so he left her.
On hearing that, Lucy stopped and Alex looked at her.
” Kate loved you?” Lucy said.
“Yeah, actually it’s a long story, I’ll explain later”. Alex said.
“Why didn’t you inform me before”. Lucy said with a frown on his face.
“Am sorry, let’s go the class and I will tell you about it”. Alex said and took her to the class.
√Maxwell school~ classroom√
Adam and Alice called Olivia to discuss to her about their relationship.
“Why did you call me here”. Olivia asked.
“We would like to tell you something”. Alice said.
“What”. Olivia said.
“We… We are now dating Olivia”. Adam dropped the bombshell and Olivia’s eyes widened.
“What! What are you telling me”. Olivia asked in shock.
“We love each other Olivia, please try to understand”. Alice said.
“But you knew that I loved him right?” Olivia asked.
“Yes but”.
She didn’t complete her statement when Olivia stormed out of the class in anger.
“Adam, she..”
“Don’t worry, she will come around”. Adam said.
“I really hope so”. Alice said.
√ Maxwell college~ classroom√
Jemimah was sitted waiting for Alex and Lucy to arrive when she saw them coming into the class with their hands twined together. Jemimah glared in shock and in awe.
“What.. what is going on”. Jemimah asked.
“Well, I once saw a very pretty girl and I approached her though she took long before she could approve me but at last she’s mine”. Alex said.
“And don’t tell me, that’s pretty girl is Lucy”. Jemimah said glaring at both of them.
“Of course I am, we are now a couple”. Lucy said with a smile on her face while facing Alex.
“Co.. cou.. couple?” Jemimah said in surprise.
Chapter 42 & 43 : In love with you
“Yes we are, let me explain everything to you”. Alex said. He explained everything to her and she was very happy.
“Wow, am very happy for you both. I can’t believe that the two who once dislike each other are now dating?” Jemimah said.
“I realized that I was addicted to her and I couldn’t do without her. I love you”. Alex said while Lucy just blushed.
“Hmm hmm, let’s the single breathe”. Jemimah said while clearing her throat.
“Enough about us, what about you. Why did you lie that You’re dating Ellis”. Lucy said earning Jemimah’s attention.
“Well, before I left Jackson’s house, I challenged him that I will accept Ellis’ proposal but since I will start working with him again on the behalf of his parents, I will have to convince Ellis to act like my boyfriend. He had been there for me when I was down so he is my friend”. Jemimah explained.
“Do you think Ellis will agree to this deal cause he loves you”. Lucy said.
“He will if he truly loves me”. Jemimah said.
“Hmm let’s see”. Alex said.
“Umm excuse me, I have to go to the restroom”. Jemimah said excusing herself.
” Babe, I am extremely lucky”. Alex said.
“Why did you say that”. Lucy said.
” Cause I found you not so easy but at last you’re mine, thank you I love you”. Alex said and Lucy couldn’t help but to blush.
” Love you too”. Lucy managed to say and Alex kissed her forehead.
√ Restroom√
Jemimah came of the restroom when she saw Ellis going out, she immediately called his name and he answered.
“Thank you for waiting, I actually want to tell about something and I don’t know whether you will like to help me with it”. Jemimah said.
” Sure, tell me I will do it as long it’s in my control”
Ellis said.
“Umm, Jackson’s parents actually came for my help cause Jackson had been something else though you know I had challenged him that I will accept your proposal, now that am about to go back there, I want you to act like my boyfriend whenever he’s there”. Jemimah said.
“Umm, okay it’s not a problem”. Ellis said.
“Thank you so much, I really you for always been there for me” . Jemimah said.
“It’s…” Ellis didn’t complete his statement when he pulled Jemimah in a hug.
Jemimah wondered why he did that, she just stood there like a mannequin. Some minutes later, he release her.
“Why did you do that”. Jemimah asked.
“Am sorry, I had to do that because. Jackson was here”. Ellis said and Jemimah’s eyes widened.
“What, he was here. Umm thanks”. Jemimah said.
” It’s not a problem”. Ellis said and Jemimah smiled.
Jackson was going home, his mind travelled to the hug Jemimah and Ellis shared. He was very angry and sad, he immediately bumped into Rose.
“Jackson, what’s wrong”. Rose asked.
“What are you doing here, leave me alone”. Jackson said and he released his arm from her grip.
“Haven’t you gotten Jemimah off your entire mind? Tell me the truth you are in love with her”. Rose said.
” What are you saying, let me go. Am not interested in this discussion”. Jackson said and Rose released him.
Jackson got on his bike, he couldn’t help but to think about what Rose said.
” It can’t be, I love her?” Jackson thought.
√ Maxwell Mansion√
Jackson got home late because he had been somewhere trying to clear his mind with alcohol. He opened the door and He saw Jemimah sitted on the sofa.
“Jackson?” Jemimah said when she saw him a drunken state.
“You really came?” Jackson said.
” It’s was your mother’s plea, I had to listen to it”. Jemimah said not looking at him.
“Thanks”. Jackson said and he went upstairs, Jemimah wondered that did he really say thank you to her.
√Night√
Jemimah knocked on Jackson’s room,she didn’t wait for his response. She opened the door and found Jackson shivering on the bed.
“Jackson, what happened”. Jemimah said and she touched his forehead, she saw that he is freaking hot.
“He is burning up”. Jemimah quickly brought in a cold Handkerchief and placed it on his forehead.
She gave him drugs to use too, soon he fell asleep and Jemimah fell asleep too.
A short while later, Jackson woke up and looked around the house looking for Jemimah when he saw that She is sleeping besides on the bed with only her head on the bed. She actually sat down on a chair besides the table.
Jackson found himself staring at her cute innocent face and he smiled.
“You are sometimes annoying numbskull, but I have.. am in love with you now”..
“What”. Jemimah flung her eyes open.
Chapter 44 & 45 : Why
“What did you just say”. Jemimah questioned.
“I.. I mean”.
“Did you just call me a numbskull?” Jemimah said which got Jackson relieved.
“Thank God she didn’t heard me”. Jackson said inwardly.
“I asked you a question”. Jemimah repeated.
“Yes, of course you are a numbskull”. Jackson said while trying to lay back on the bed.
“Really, if I am a numbskull then you are a Jackass”. Jemimah said and she stood up from the chair.
“A jackass, me?” Jackson said.
“Yes”. Jemimah said, she stuck out her tongue and ran out of the room.
Jackson just found himself smiling, realising that, he immediately slap himself to wake himself up from the dream he is about to go to.
“But.. she’s cute”. Jackson said.
✓ Rodriguez mansion✓
Rose had called Amara to help her with something overnight, she had actually refused but since Rose had the upper hand, she had no choice but to come over with some of her belongings.
“Amara, go get me some juice in the fridge”. Rose said and Amara nodded.
“She always have something or another to send me to do, well I have no choice but to agree”. Amara said.
She was going back to Rose’s room when she spotted Ellis at the balcony, she immediately went to drop the juice and come to the balcony.
” Hi”. Amara said when she got there.
“Hello, what are you doing here this night”. Ellis said shocked to see her in his house.
“Umm actually, Rose had summoned to help her with somethings”. Amara said.
“This night?” Ellis said.
“No overnight”. Amara said.
“What, and you couldn’t refuse why”. Ellis said.
“I had to moreover my parents have no issue with me coming here”. Amara said.
“Hmmm, okay”. Ellis said.
“Umm what are you doing here at the balcony”. Amara said.
“To receive some fresh air I think”. Ellis said.
“Yeah, the air is cool tonight. Oh look at that moving star”. Amara said pointing at the sky.
Ellis began to laugh upon hearing that, Amara looked at him a weird expression.
“What’s funny”. Amara asked.
“Am sorry but it is not a moving star”. Ellis said while trying to calm his laughter.
“Then what’s it”. Amara said looking back at the sky.
“It is a satellite, it is called a satellite”. Ellis said.
“Oh, satellite”. Amara said.
“Yes a satellite”. Ellis said gazing back at the sky with a smile on his face.
Amara stared at him, she smiled upon seeing his cute smile. Ellis saw this and she quickly acted like nothing happened.
“Why were you looking at me”. Ellis asked.
“Uhn nothing”. She tried walking away but Ellis held back her hand which sent shivers to her spine.
“What’s wrong, did I hurt you”. Ellis said trying to check if he hurt her.
“No not at all”. Amara said and she quickly ran off the scene.
“What happened”. Ellis thought.
√ Next day~ Lucy’s house√
Lucy just woke up when she heard her phone ringing, she rubbed her eyes well to see who the caller is and it turns out to be Alexander.
📞: Morning baby.
📞: Morning dear.
📞: How was your night.
📞: Fine and yours.
📞: Good, hope I didn’t disturb your sleep.
📞: No, not all. Thanks for caring.
📞: Always welcome, I will be expecting you in college today okay?
📞: Okay, I’ll be expecting you too, can’t wait to see my boo.
📞: Same here too. Okay then bye.
📞: Byeee.
📞: What’s the word.
📞: What word.
📞: Those three magical words of course.
📞: Oh my bad, love you.
📞: Love you too, bye.
📞: Bye.
📞:Bye.
📞: Hang up the call nah.
📞: Don’t feel like leaving you babe.
📞: Common, we will see each other in college soon.
📞: Alright my royal highness, Bye.
📞: Bye.
Lucy finally hang up the call and went to take her bath, when she was done she saw her mom in her room.
“Morning mom”. Lucy greeted.
“Who’s the boy”. Mrs Queen asked.
“Which boy”. Lucy asked wriggling her brows.
“The one you just finished talking to”. Mrs Queen replied.
“Oh, he is my friend”. Lucy answered.
“Hmmm okay, get ready fast and come downstairs to eat”. Mrs Queen said.
“Ok mom”. Lucy said and her mom went out of the room.
√ Maxwell School√
Alice arrived at the school, she wanted to go inside her class and someone pulled her.
“Olivia?” Alice said.
“Why did you do that”. Olivia asked.
“What.. what did I do”. Alice said.
“You know that I love him right so why did you snatch him away”. Olivia said.
“I didn’t snatch him away, it’s was true love”. Alice said hoping it will convince her but it didn’t.
“True love you say, what is fake love I had for him then. Listen you will have to leave him for me or rather you will have to choose between him and me, the choice is yours”. Olivia said and walked away.
“Adam or you?” Alice thought.
√ Maxwell College√
Jemimah told Jackson to go on that she will come meet him, Jackson was on his way when Rose came to him.
“Good morning Jackson”. Rose greeted her.
“Morning”. Jackson said not looking at her.
“Have missed you, I was really expecting you”.
“Really”. Jackson said.
They will still busy discussing when Jemimah dragged him out of there to a corner.
“What was that”. Jackson asked.
“I should be the one asking you that question”. Jemimah fired back.
“What did I do, I was only talking with her and you came out of nowhere and dragged me, why did you do that”. Jackson said.
“Because I don’t want you besides her or with her”. Jemimah said and Jackson glared at her surprisingly.
“Why”. Jackson said and Jemimah couldn’t give an answer.
Chapter 46 & 47 : Finally together
“Uhn”. Jemimah said.
“Why don’t you want me with her”. Jackson said.
“Be.. because I umm”. Jemimah said.
“Jemimah Jackson”. Alex and Lucy interrupted.
“Hi”. Jemimah said.
“What are you two doing here”. Alex said.
“Nothing”. Jackson said and he left for class.
“Now, that he is gone. You can tell us why”. Lucy said.
“Why what”. Jemimah said.
“We heard the both of you so don’t pretend”. Lucy said.
“I don’t know maybe I feel Rose is not.. he shouldn’t be with Rose”. Jemimah said.
“Lie, that’s a lie, tell me the truth”. Alex said.
“I don’t have any other reason bye”. Jemimah said and Walk out on them.
“They’re in love Alex, we have to make them realise it”. Lucy said.
“Yes, I will try to make Jackson confess while you make Jemimah confess too”. Alex said.
“Sure, common let’s go meet them”. Lucy said.
√ Cafeteria√
After the lectures were done, they all went to the cafeteria, they didn’t sit down together. It was only the two girls separate and the two boys separate.
“Jemimah, can I ask you something”. Lucy said.
“Go on”.
“When do you plan on not staying single”. Lucy said.
“Uhn, why asking”. Jemimah said.
“Just answer me”. Lucy said.
“I don’t know, I haven’t found the right boy”. Jemimah said.
“Really, what of Ellis”. Lucy said.
“Ellis, I don’t know”. Jemimah Said and she looked at Jackson. Lucy caught he doing so and she smiled.
“I will ask him to go on a date with you, don’t worry”. Lucy said.
“Really, no no”. Jemimah refused.
On the other table with Jackson and Alexander, Alex was discussing with Jackson also.
“Jackson, why is your heart still like a stone?” Alex asked hoping he won’t be angry.
“Why did you say such a thing”. Jackson said.
” Cause, look at every other of your mate, even me. I have a girlfriend, so why can’t you”. Alex said.
“I don’t know, I haven’t found the right girl”. Jackson said.
“Hmm the right girl you say, do you know that Rose is crushing on you?” Alex said and Jackson looked at him.
“So?”
“Approach her, okay don’t worry. I will set a date with her for you”. Alex said.
” Okay, don’t try that”. Jackson said.
“If I call you don’t answer okay? Alex said.
“I..”. Jackson said and looked at Jemimah
“Why looking at her”. Alex said.
“Uhn nothing”. Jackson said.
√ Nearby restaurant√
Alex and Lucy called over Ellis and Rose to tell them about their plan. They know fully well that Ellis like Jemimah but he’s trying to get over but the issue is with Rose who is still crushing on Jackson.
“Listen Rose, Jackson is already in love with Jemimah we just want to them to express it, please let’s go of your feelings”. Alex said.
“Really, my love isn’t fake, am not going to allow that”. Rose said.
“Rose, I have accepted my fate when she rejected me just know that love can’t be forced”. Ellis said.
“Brother, you are the one that accepted defeat, am not going to accept defeat”. Rose said.
“Rose, if you don’t leave this. I will report you to mom and dad and you know what they’re going to do if they find out you are doing something bad”. Ellis said.
“Brother please don’t”. Rose pleaded.
“If you don’t want that, you have to help us and I promise to help you find a good boy”. Ellis said.
“Really, am only doing this for you”. Rose said.
“Okay, thanks”. Ellis said.
“But you will have to fulfill your promise “. Rose said.
“Sure, that more like my sweet sister”. Ellis said and patted her hair.
“So the deal is done, we will call you both to the location. Thanks, thanks a lot”. Alex said.
“You’re welcome”. Ellis said.
✓The Location√
Ellis and Jemimah walked in hand to hand to the table present to them, Jemimah eyes travelled to where Jackson and Rose are seated.
“Wait, what are they doing here”. Jemimah said.
“Perhaps for their date also”. Ellis said.
Jemimah felt a sharp pain in her heart, she didn’t even know why she is feeling this way.
“Why..why am I in pain, why am I Jealous”. Jemimah thought.
The waiter came to set their table romantically, Jemimah smiled on seeing this but her smile vanished when she saw the same thing with Jackson.
“Common, let’s dig in”. Ellis said. And on the hand;
“Hope you are enjoying your self”. Rose said.
“Sure, you?” Jackson asked.
“So much”. Rose said.
“Wait..why are you doing this”. Jackson said.
“Cause I love you of course”. Rose said.
Jackson didn’t say anything, some few minutes later. Jemimah was feeling very inconvenient same with Jackson. She stood up and excused herself somewhere in the restroom, Jackson saw this and followed her.
√ Restroom√
“Why..why am I feeling this way”. Jemimah said.
“Maybe is love”. Something in her said.
“Could it truly be love Jemimah”.
“You’re in love with him, accept the truth”.
“No” . Jemimah screamed.
“I love him really, I don’t”. Jemimah said.
“Jemimah”. Jackson called and Jemimah faced him.
“What are you doing here”. Jemimah said.
“What’s wrong with you”. Jackson said.
“Please leave, please”. Jemimah said with her eyes closed.
“Why, do you want to start avoiding me”. Jackson said.
“I.. I don’t want to do this am sorry”. Jemimah said.
“Do wha….” .
Jackson didn’t complete his statement when he saw Jemimah ran towards him and gave him a hug. He was completely shocked.
“Je.. Jemimah, what are you doing”. Jackson said.
“I love you, I love you Jackson”. Jemimah let out the words.
Jackson couldn’t believe his ears, the words he had been dying to say just came out from her.
He hugged her back and patted her hair.
“I love you too”. Jackson said.
Jemimah released herself to look at his face.
“Do you just..”
“Yes, I love you”. Jackson said.
Jemimah smiled and hug him again, Jackson hugged her more tightly.
They didn’t notice that Alex, Lucy, Ellis and Rose were at the door, they smiled when they saw them confessed to each other.
Jackson released her and kiss her tenderly on her lips, Jemimah gave in to the kiss too.
Alex came in and cleared his throat to gain their attention.
“So finally, you both confessed right my friends”. Alex said and the rest came in too.
“Wait don’t tell me you all planned this”. Jackson said.
“Yes, from where you were been told to have a date with both of them till when you both have a date at the same place”. Alex said.
“And all thanks to Rose and Ellis”. Lucy added.
“What, Rose, I thought you loved me?” Jackson said.
“Yes I do, but they made me realize that love can’t be forced”. Rose said.
“Thank you, Thank you all”. Jemimah said.
“So let’s leave numbskull and Jackass alone for some privacy”. Lucy said and they laughed at her statement.
They left them alone and the two of them were looking at themselves before Jemimah broke the silence.
“So, who’s numbskull”. Jemimah said.
“And who is Jackass?” Jackson said and they both laughed.
“For how long have you been in love with me?” Jemimah asked.
“Since you left my house, I realized that I had miss you and I love you too”. Jackson said.
“Hmm thanks”. Jemimah said.
“I should be the one thanking you”. Jackson said.
“Why”. Jemimah asked.
“Cause you cured me, you might know I had a phobia. Phobia for girls. Do you remember the first time you touched me, I didn’t felt anything. It’s was my fault, after you cured me, I was supposed to treat you nicely. Am sorry”. Jackson said.
“It’s okay, you had a phobia? I didn’t know?” Jemimah said.
“Yeah, I will tell you about it later, common let’s go”. Jackson said and they left the washroom.
√ Rodriguez mansion√
Rose and Ellis got down from the car and went inside. Rose went to her room immediately. Ellis entered his room and half yelled at what he saw.
“What are you doing Amara?” Ellis asked.
“Am..am cleaning your room”. Amara said.
“Hmm you don’t have to do that, you can go”. Ellis said.
“I heard that you went on a date”. Amara said.
“Yeah actually….”
“Why did you go, Jemimah doesn’t love you but there’s another person here who wants you”. Amara said.
“Who?”. Ellis said.
“Me, I.. I love you Ellis”. Amara said and gave him a hug.
“What”.
Chapter 48 : Am sorry
“I know it’s might be somehow weird but it’s.. it’s the truth, I know you just got over Jemimah but I couldn’t hold it. Am sorry.” Amara said.
“No, you will have to give me sometimes before I know what my decision will be, please am sorry if my decision might be….” Ellis said.
“Yeah, I understand. I will accept whatever decision you make.” Amara said.
“I am sorry”. Ellis said, Amara only smile before walking out the room.
“I can’t afford to break her heart, anyway she’s not that bad. I will have to rethink it.” Ellis said.
√ Maxwell Mansion√
Jackson and Jemimah walked in hand to hand inside the mansion. Jemimah was just smiling all through the ride home.
“So, do you want our parents to know about it now, especially your mom?” Jackson said.
“Umm, I think we should keep it for some times. A secret.” Jemimah said with a smile on her face.
“I wonder how you made lose myself into your web of love, I never even thought that I would fall for you.” Jackson said.
“Well, let’s just say that I am special.” Jemimah said with a smile.
“Hmmmm you don’t even know me yet, soon you will.” Jackson said.
“Well let’s wait and see who is more stubborn.” Jackson said.
“Okay, common let’s go in am feeling sleepy.” Jemimah said and pull him inside.
√Next morning~Maxwell college√
Ellis was about to go into the college when he saw a boy with Amara. He walked up to them with a sign of Jealousy in him.
“Amara”. He said.
“Uhn Ellis.” Amara said.
“Please, can I talk with her for a minute.” Ellis said.
“Well as you can see am still busy with her.” The boy said.
“I want to see you Amara, common.” Ellis said and he dragged her hand.
“Am still talking to her.” The boy said and held the other hand.
Amara didn’t know who to follow, you just pray someone just intervene, thankfully Rose came in between.
“Ellis, can I see you for some times”. Rose said.
“Rose I…” Ellis said.
“Brother, let’s go”. Rose said.
“Okay”. Ellis said not without him looking at Amara.
“Go, I will come and meet you.” Rose said and he nodded.
Ellis left there and Rose faced Amara with a sad expression on her face.
“Am sorry Amara, for everything.” Rose said.
“Uhn, Rose you’re apologizing?” Amara said shockingly.
“Yes am sorry.” Rose said.
Amara couldn’t believe her ears, she just stood there.
“Same here too”. Amara heard Kate saying too.
“Kate?”
“Am sorry for everything, I apologise sincerely.”. Kate said