Coming to Ajegunle

CHAPTER 17:THE WARNING

She turned off the light and went to bed.

Amaka was still making videos in the sitting room before she finally stood up and went to her room to sleep.

Early the next morning, she woke up, brushed her teeth, and headed to the sitting room.

She saw her uncle already dressed and waiting for her.

Amaka: Good morning, Uncle.

Uncle: How are you doing this morning?

Amaka: I’m fine, Uncle.

Uncle: Amaka, actually, I have a meeting to attend by 10 a.m., so I won’t take you directly to the school. I’ll drop you off at a bus stop and show you where you can take a bus directly to the school.

Amaka: Yes, Uncle.

She helped her uncle carry his briefcase as they stepped outside.

They entered the car and drove out of the compound.

Mrs Anita, who was listening to their conversation from upstairs, was smiling throughout.

She immediately went back into her room and picked up her phone to make a call.

Meanwhile, Amaka and her uncle were on the road.

As he was driving, Amaka broke the silence.

Amaka: Uncle, that Tony guy… can you believe he is one of my students in SS3?

Uncle: That’s unbelievable, Amaka. You mean that grown-up-looking guy? No way!

Amaka: Uncle, I’m also surprised like you are. When I saw him…

She smiled.

Her uncle frowned and gave her a serious look.

Uncle: It’s okay, but just be careful around him.

Amaka: Yes, Uncle.

She answered innocently.

Exactly at 9 a.m., her uncle arrived at Mile 2.

He showed Amaka where to take a bus to Ajegunle and gave her ₦10,000.

Amaka came down from the car, entered a bus going to Ajegunle, and headed to school.

The bus dropped her at the school gate.

When she entered the school, they were already having their morning assembly, so she joined them.

After the assembly, she went straight to her office.

As she sat down and arranged her books, someone knocked on the door.

Before she could say, “Come in,” Tony entered the office holding a bunch of flowers.

Amaka: Tony, what are you doing here this morning? Aren’t you supposed to be in class?

She tried not to look directly into his eyes.

Tony came closer.

Tony: Good morning, ma. I bought this for you.

He handed her the flowers with his charming smile.

Amaka took the flowers.

Amaka: Thank you, Tony. You can go back to your class.

She placed the flowers inside her drawer.

As Tony turned to leave, he noticed Amaka’s phone.

He stopped and asked her to unlock it.

Amaka opened the phone, and Tony saved his number.

Tony: Add me on w******p.

Amaka stared at him for a moment, unsure of what to say.

Tony then turned and walked out.

Amaka remained speechless.

She had already started developing feelings for Tony, but she knew she had to control herself because he was her student.

She sighed.

Amaka: God, why me? What kind of life is this? Why am I falling for this guy, knowing fully well he is my student? God, please help me.

She brought out her food and began eating.

Meanwhile, back at Amaka’s house, Mrs Anita was already planning how to chase Amaka out of the house.

She picked up her phone and called someone.

The person answered.

Mrs Anita: Hello, I have sent you the balance.

Unknown Caller: I have seen it. Don’t worry. I gats eye on her. Your work will be done soon.

He hung up.

Mrs Anita smiled mischievously.

Mrs Anita: Amaka, let me see how you will survive this one.

Back at Amaka’s school, it was time for her class.

Tony entered the office again.

Tony: Ma, we are having your class now.

Before Amaka could say anything, he turned and walked out.

Amaka smiled, picked up her books, and headed towards Tony’s class.

Immediately she entered, all the students stood up to greet her.

Students: Good morning, ma!

Amaka: Good morning, everyone. Sit down.

They all sat down.

Her eyes gazed towards Tony.

He smirked at her.

Her heart started beating faster.

She quickly looked away and began teaching.

When the class was over, Amaka returned to her office.

She immediately called Tony to follow her.

Tony entered the office.

Amaka looked at him seriously.

Amaka: Tony, you need to stop whatever you’re doing. I can’t be with my student. This is wrong.

Tony looked at her calmly.

Tony: Amaka, there are many things you will understand later. I’m here to protect you.

Amaka frowned.

Amaka: Protect me from what?

Tony gave her a soft smile but didn’t answer.

Amaka stared at him, confused.

There was something about Tony she couldn’t understand.

And somehow, she had a feeling that whatever was happening around her was much bigger than she realized.

She looked at him again.

Amaka: Tony… what exactly are you hiding from me?

Tony remained silent.

Amaka’s heart raced as she waited for his answer.