TOO YOUNG TO FALL IN LOVE

Chapter Five

I made my way back to class.

I began my daily school activities like nothing just happened.

Attended classes.

Went for musical lessons.

Doing everything possible to forget all that just happened. I then realised he already knew the things he shouldn't even know.

"My schedule..."

Where I sat for classes.

Everything in general.

He wasn't been creepy... It more unless felt like he was being observant or drawn towards me which happens to be a mystery I'm trying to unravel.

It now occured to me that he might have extended his visit to the college only for the purpose of having to follow me around. At this point I didn't feel protective anymore I wanted to see what he was really up to . I wanted to know what he had up his sleeves towards me which then prompted me to change my mind and make it more easier for him to find him whenever he wanted to meet.

It was beginning to look as though I was loosing track during my classes.

I began to loose attention in class.

Never made any attempts to answer questions asked during classes.

It all began taking a great effect on me which my friend Lizzy noticed and made her approach me to ask if everything with me was fine.

I paused and had no response to her question. Which then prompted me to pick up my bag and make my way home. As I was about setting foot outside the college a black BMW parked right by my side then the window to the drivers side went down then I heard my name being called.

"Olenna..?"

"Raymond...?"

Is that you?

He then said he was on his way out then he noticed me on the walkway and since he seemed as though I was going his way he decided to stop to render me a lift.

I declined immediately without stuttering. But then I had a second thought about the decision I made earlier to give him a chance in order to find out his reason for doing all of this. I didn't give any response though but he then came out of his car with all composure . elegance opened the door to the passenger's seat and spoke in a subtle tone..."you can come in", he said.

Before I could speak.

"He said".

Have got your address.

My mouth spunged open unconsciously. I kept muttering to myself how could someone be this powerful. I couldn't gather the thoughts of how he could have got my address I then asked subconsciously.

"How did you get my address?"

He gave a faint smile.

Then said.

"I have my ways".

I wasn't surprised after all he was a billionaire. He has the connections at his finger tip. He could get anything he wanted. We both neither made two sentences to each other all through the ride but a lot of things unsaid could be sensed in the hair. I was so lost in thought I didn't realise I was home he cut the streak of my thoughts with a slight touch pointing towards my home. I spunged out of it with a little bit of shock thereby appreciating him for his support.

I was about opening the door to where I sat when I heard him say..

"Olenna.."

I turned back to look.

He then said "Take care".

I alighted his vehicle but the last word he said kept ringing in my head like a bell. I couldn't shake it off.

I didn't want my mother noticing my expression so I changed my mood for the time being to make my mother feel I was much better. I entered into the living room but didn't find my mother I knew she would either be in her room or in the kitchen. I then made my way to my room to freshen up to get into something more comfortable. Immediately I was done freshening up I had my mother call out my name.

"Olenna..."

I hurried up to go answer her call. On getting to her she said she would be going out for a brief shopping and will like me to join her. I wasn't the type that like much outings but I saw it as a way of diverting my thoughts into something much more different to thoughts about Raymond.

My mother told me to change into something more suitable for an outing then meet her by the car park. In a few minutes we set out.

My mother and I began communicating while she spoke about my childhood days but all came to a stop after a message popped on my phone. My heart raced a thousand miles.

My chest tightened.

My eyes widened.

Hesitation crept in.

All I had on my mind was...

"I hope it isn't him".

Like what I was dealing with wasn't enough. My mother had to add to it. She asked who it was.

I didn't have a response.

I kept mute.

Like I had lost my tongue.

After a few moments I whispered.

"It was nothing... Just a text from Lizzy.

She then nodded in agreement.

Finally I and my mother arrived at the mall. I told her to go ahead and that I would join her in a second. My mother alighted the vehicle. I hurried to check who the text was from only to find it to be Raymond's text. He texted to inform me that he had left the college and was at the city's first ranked hotel to spend the weekend. I was short of responses to give as I couldn't phantom why he wanted me to know of his movements. My mother then texted for me to come over to help her select some clothing designs

I gave a quick response to Raymond's text... Simply saying "ok".

I quickly made my way to meet my mother.

While I was busy selecting clothes for my mother.

My mother slightly tapped me.

"Olenna.."

Wouldn't it be nice for you to get some new sets of clothes as well. You're beginning to grow into a full woman. You'll need to look Classy. Breathtaking but decent.

Or are you saying you've got no admirer whatsoever?

I was shocked not knowing a response to give. Then my mother smiled and said she was joking about that telling me to rather focus on my studies saying I was too young to think of anything of that sort for now.

At that point my ear twitched.

My heart skipped.

Raymond's name crept into my mind. He was getting the better of my emotions. I was begining to loose myself to the thought of his name.

Then I said to myself...

"I'm I not too young to fall in love?"

"I'm I doing the right thing by letting a man linger around in my mind?"

"What would my mother say ?"

Or think of me if she knew"

My mother noticed I wasn't paying attention anymore. I was deep in thought. She slightly tapped me on the back and asked if I was fine. I nodded my head to ascertain I was fine but her expression didn't show that she was in agreement rather it was such demanding to know what the real problem was even if she didn't want to ask. I changed the topic by showing to her a particular design I think I liked which she also fancied and after some time we made our way back home.

We got home she made dinner. We ate. I then left for my room after a couple of minutes my mother walked in at that point I knew she was here to ask questions. I knew she wasn't satisfied with my response back at the mall but didn't want to elongate the discussion reason being we were outside.

She then sat right beside me on my bed.

The first statement she made was....

"Is something bothering you?"

I was confused. I muttered within myself. "Why is she still going on about this?"

I thought she would have been out of this by now. But then I gave a quick but short response "Nothing mom".

She again went further to ask.... "Is there someone on your mind?"

"Someone?" My eyes widened. I was left with shock.

My mother said straight to me...."be honest with me".

Speak freely.

I didn't know where to begin.

I didn't know how to explain my emotions to my mother. I felt I shouldn't even be in such a situation in the first place. But I thought to myself... Let it out.

There's no other person I'll rather speak to than my mother.

I started by asking my mother if she knew who Raymond sneils was....

I noticed the hesitation in her response. Then I realised there was more to this.