ALLISON

🥀CHAPTER 3 🥀

"You haven't told us where you usually run off to during class" Hilda said as we gather the books we'll need for our next class.

The three of us are having same subject which is Economics, it's an interesting subject and I love the teacher too.

"It's a secret Hillie" I replied and blew her a kiss which she dodged playfully.

"What's so secret about that? you missed History class " Matilda said coming from her locker side.

"I don't like history class"

"You should learn about your ancestors more silly" Hilda said as she pat my head.

We head towards Economics class as we discussed about random things. My steps came to a pause as soon as I saw Hailey.

Yeah, the queen B!tch.

Still wondering who gave her that title.

Our eyes met as she and her minions, sorry I meant friends, came towards us.

yeah, we have the same class.

Unlucky me!

I gave her a raised eye brow and she responded by smirking before entering the class.

I think we converse well. Ha ha!

"And the enmity continues" Hilda remark.

We entered the class to our respective seats, which is close to each other.

"I heard she and Kaiden broke up last summer " Matilda whispered.

"Last summer? Really? no wonder she's bitter this year" I turned to the direction of where Hailey sits and watches how quiet she's been since we entered, not normal.

Well is there any day Hailey Young isn't bitter?

"I think she feels embarrassed, cause the whole school knows now" Hilda joins.

I gave them a wide eyes, like really? but I didn't know. Well, I hardly check the school blog. Maybe I should start checking it.

Nope!

Well, I feel for her, not. Dating the school basketball captain is a big deal in this school, and that's what earned her the stupid title.

"I thought they were in love? what broke them" I asked curioused.

Or who broke them?

"News have it that she was caught cheating, not her first time though" Matilda says.

Now I feel pity for Kaiden for dating someone like her.

"And guess who she cheated on him with?"

"who?" Hilda and I asked at the same time.

She looked around before adjusting her seat a little bit closer and she whispered;

"Nicko from the opposition school"

"you mean Nickolas Black? The basketball captain of Wilton High school?" I asked shocked and she nods.

Wow! Hailey is truly amazing. Dating the two opposing school captains.

I wanted to say more but the teacher's entry made me pause.

"sorry I'm late students" Mrs Amar, the economics teacher said as soon as she entered the class.

We quickly stood up and greeted her in unison as she quickly sets her books and items on the teacher's table before turning to us.

"Good afternoon my lovelies and welcome to senior year... it's your last year of high school and I hope you all are prepared for college as of this moment..." She continues to enlighten and encourage us before she starts teaching.

*****

"Hi Dad, you're back from the office early" I said as soon as I entered the house and saw my dad sitting on the couch while watching a movie.

"My boss sent me home early after she saw me take a pain relief drug... I didn't know she was at the door" He replied watching me as I round the couch and went over to hug him.

" Your boss is such a nice person, or does she have a crush on you?" I wiggle my eyebrows at him as he burst out, laughing.

"of course not silly, she's just being considerate as a boss to her employee and besides, She's a widow"

"And no boss will be happy seeing their employees sick and stressed" He kissed my forehead and I stared at him like he's grown two heads.

So being a widow makes her not worthy of remarrying? I like the woman, honestly.

She's kind and understanding. She has visit us a lot this year but I won't point that out since Dad is too blind to see it.

Deciding to drop the topic, I shrugged anyway.

"so how was school today?" Dad question brought me back from wonderland.

I sighed and smiled at him.

"it's the usual boring thing Dad, but it's fun with Hilda and Matilda around." Dad smiled.

"It's senior year, you should do better so you'll be able to go to one of the best college in LA, I don't mind the expenses"

"I'm sure you haven't thought of what to major in college"

He knows me too well and vice versa.

We're like each other's pillow ever since mum left when I was three.

And no, she didn't died, she just wanted to be free from her bundles... us!

I love you Dad, always!

"After washing up and changing, take my credit card and go buy some groceries, we're running out" Dad said.

I nod as I yawn, I was feeling sleepy already. I quickly stood up and rushed upstairs to my room.

I fell on my bed immediately I reached it. so comfy! I stare at no where as my mind wander off.

I still have no idea what I want to major in college. But, since it's the start of senior year, I think I'll know along the way.

I quickly stood up and walked to the bathroom to wash off before I get too comfortable on the bed.

You know what I mean.

I yawned as I let the water run over me.

*****

I walked round the food store looking for just two items on my groceries list. The two stores I went to has run out of them.

Hilda and Matilda were supposed to come along but they had to help their mum at her restaurant.

It's rush hour!

I turned to the second section to search again but bumped into someone and the items on my hand fell. I quickly bent to pick up the runaway food items.

"fuçk... I'm so sorry" the person who bumped into me apologized as they joined me in picking the items.

"no it's okay, I wasn't looking either" I respond and looked up. We stared at each other in surprise.

"Hi,,, uhmm,, Allison?"

"yeah... Hi " I draw.

He remembers my name!

"sorry for the... uhmmm,,, bumping" he said scratching his head after handing over the items he picked from the floor.

He looks nervous though. Not close to the confident guy I met earlier in school today.

"thanks... " I arranged the items back.

"you came to get some groceries too?" of course yes, dumb head. That's why he's in a grocery store. I mentally smacked my self for the stupid question.

"yeah, just came to get a few items"

"okay ... later then" I said and walked off. I finally saw the last two items I needed and took them before going to the cashier to pay.

I walked out of the store and noticed him resting on the wall like he was waiting for someone.

"Hey, where're you off too?" he asked as I walked past him.

"Home" I replied without stopping and he hurried after me.

"Mind if I tag along?" I stare at him like he has two heads before turning away.

"Why?" I asked surprised.

"I don't know, just felt like" he responded.

"nope, I'm taking a cab and besides, you look like u're waiting for someone"

"I was waiting for you"

"me? why? we ain't friends" I asked surprised.

Why will he be waiting for me?

"I know but ... "

"bye... another time" I said as the cab I waved at stopped in front of me.

I quickly entered the car before he could say anything. The car drove off.

*****

I entered the house, it was empty. I think Dad is out with his friends.

He was supposed to be resting. I sighed and went to the kitchen to drop the groceries.

I didn't bother arranging it. I was feeling tired and sleepy already. I went up to my room, took off my shoes and clothes, changed to a comfortable sleeping clothes and fell on the bed.

I opened my phone and checked on my messages. There were six from Hilda checking if I'm back home and asking me to chat her up, two from Matilda asking if she could lend my dress for a party tomorrow.

One from Dad, telling me he's out with his friends and he'll be back late. and a few messages from the school blog which I didn't bother to read.

I replied the important ones, switched of my phone and close my eyes. my mind wander off to my earlier encounter with Kaiden.

Maybe I shouldn't have left the way I did. maybe... ! Next time, I might consider staying... might! and sleep took over.

Kaiden's pov

I dropped the groceries on the kitchen counter and arranged them in their respective places.

"Uncle Kay... " my little niece, Laila called as she rushed into the kitchen to hug me. I quickly carried her up and twirl with her in my arms.

she giggled.

"Hey Laila, missed uncle?" I asked as I sat her on the counter. she nods.

"where's mummy?" I asked. she pouts sadly.

"mama is busy with work" I sighed. my elder sister, Natasha is a busy woman.

She put work first before anything. I don't blame her though, after the heart break she went through with Laila's father, she became cold, that was 6

six years ago. but she loves her daughter nevertheless.

"Uncle Kay, where's the ice cream you promised me" Laila looked at me with her baby eyes.

I grabbed the ice cream plate from the nylon and handed it to her.

"Vanilla with chocolate at your service my queen" I said and kissed her cheek.

She smiled brightly.

I carried her out of the kitchen and dropped her on the couch.

"where's Mrs David?" I asked after her nanny as I put on her favorite cartoon show.

"She left after grandma came" She replied then scoop a spoonful of ice cream into her mouth. I nod and stood up. then head upstairs to wash off and change.

My mind drift off to earlier. Allison, she's... interesting and pretty. I smiled.

I quickly dried off with a towel and put on my joggers.

I took my phone and lie on the bed. I wonder if she's on IG or f*******:. I searched but saw none. probably she's not.

I wonder why I'm suddenly interested in a girl who doesn't have any interest in me. maybe that's why...

She's not a fan!

A message pop up from an unknown number and when I saw the sender I frowned. Hailey! that slut... I already blocked her number and every number she uses to chat me.

I don't care what she wants or why she's chatting me... I quickly block her and switched off my phone. I'm sure Ryker will be clubbing right now.

I would have joined but I'm in no mood for loud music right now. Finn, that dude is the quiet one, you can only hear his voice when he's with us. He'll probably be studying or something. He's a nerd.

"Uncle Kay, grandma said you should come down for dinner" Laila called from my door.

She was standing there with evidence that she licked ice cream all over her mouth.

she turned to go but paused like she remembered something.

"Oh and mum said she's going to kill you for buying me ice cream... she came back early today" She smiled widely at me before running off.

I chuckled.

yeah I'm dead meat, so much to being a nice uncle. I laughed internally as I wore a shirt and walked downstairs.