Forbidden Relationship ( Matter Of The Heart)

Lionel pulled up in front of the hospital.

"Here we are..."

"Thank you Lio...., you can come with me if you wish."

"Sure" he smiled, getting off the car.

Riley also got off and they both went in

"Good morning Nanny Anastasia."

"Good morning Riley, how're you doing?"

"I'm good, what about grandma?"

"She is doing great. The doctor said she will regain her conscience soon."

"That's good news to hear. Mum sent her some fruits." she said handing over the basket of fruits to Aunt Anastasia

"OK...., and who is this?" she asked glancing at Lionel."

"Oops...sorry..., this is Lionel. A friend from school. Lionel..., this is Nanny Anastasia. she said with a smile

"Nice to meet you ma'am" he said stretching a hand to Aunt Anastasia

"Nice to meet you dear... You kind of look familiar, have we met somewhere before?" she asked with a confused look

"I don't think so ma'am..., this is my first time meeting you."

" Okay...okay..., anyway.. don't mind me. It's a pleasure meeting you." she said with a broad smile.

"Okay...,nanny...we'll take our leave now else we'll be late for school." said Riley, cutting in.

"Okay dear..."

"Let grandma know that I came over when she wakes up and I'll come back after school to see her again."

"Sure dear..."

"Okay...Lio, let's go..."

" Sure..., see you again ma'am."

"Okay dear..."

"Bye...nanny."

"Bye...dear."

Riley and Lionel dashed out of the ward to the car and drove off.

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It was already 8am, students are moving up and down the school premises. Finding their class schedules and preparing to go to class.

Riley and Lionel also pulled up in the car park

"Thank you Lio for the ride."

"Sure..., you're always welcome." he said smiling

"OK.., then I'll leave first. I have English Language as my first lesson my class schedule."

" Sure..., see you after class."

"Okay...,bye."

Riley got off and rushed to her locker. She met Nancy, Loretta and Kate already there.

" Hi...girls.."

"Hi....." they chorused

" This that you are beaming with smiles, what is in it? Spill it." said Loretta smiling suspiciously at Riley

"Don't be so dramatic Loretta..., what's on your class schedule for your first lesson." she asked changing the topic

"I have Geography, gosh..., I hate this subject." replied Loretta looking grumpy

"Hey....chill girl, it's not that bad..." said Nancy

" It's a boredom in disguise, I tell you." she replied slamming her locker door."

" And here goes nothing" said Kate rolling her eyes.

" What about you Riley? what subject do you have this morning?" asked Kate

"I have English language...." she answered, dropping some books into her locker and picked an English text book.

Krriiiing....

The bell went off.

"See you girls later..." she said turning to leave

" Not so fast baby girl...., we're going together. " answered Kate

"Okay...Okay..., led the way princess." said Riley jovially and they left giggling

They got to the lecture hall and found themselves seats as the teacher walked in.

Not long after lessons started, Riley's phone started ringing

"gosh..., who the hell?"

All the class turned looking at her. The teacher turned giving her a deadly look

"Sorry...." she murmured switching off the phone without checking who the caller was.

She sighed in relief and went back to her lessons. The rest of the lessons continued undisturbed. In the next hour, the class came to an end. Riley and Kate stood up from their seats and left the class, walking on the corridor

"Hmm...Riley, how is your grandma doing?

" She is doing much better now. The doctor said she'll regain her conscience soon. I went there this morning."

"That's great and you were able to make it early for class?"

" Yeah.., I had a ride."

" And who is this generous person who gave this lady here a ride."

" Oh...Kate.., It's Lionel.."

"Hmm..., talking about him. what do you think about him?"

"What do you mean...?"

"I mean..., are you interested in him?"

"Uhm...., I can't tell for now. I really see him as an OK guy."

"Uhm..., I see." said Kate skeptically

"Hey...hey..., don't imagine things yet." said Riley with a grin

Their conversation was interrupted by a call from behind. They turned and it was Nancy and Loretta

"Hi.. girls, did you miss us."

"Uhm...., let me think about that..Not in the world." said Kate sarcastically

They all broke down in laughter and left to the library for their group studies.

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The day went by fast and soon, it was already closing

"Girls..., I need to run." said Riley

"Why the rush Riley?"

"I need to pass by the hospital before....." her statement was cut by the horn of Lionel's car

"Oh...,I see..., sure,sure, go ahead." said Kate skeptically while smiling sheepishly

"Kate..." said Riley with a scornful look, leaving to the car

"What.....?" she said smiling

Nancy and Loretta turned to look at her with a confused look

"And what's all this about?" they asked in unison

"See you girls later." said Kate leaving them still confused

Nancy and Loretta starred at each other

"What's wrong with her?" asked Loretta

"I don't know..." Nancy replied with a shrug

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"Please, I'm here to see Mad Flora" said Riley to the receptionist at the hospital

"Please, she has been discharged" said the receptionist

"Discharged?, why didn't anyone tell me?" she asked turning to Lionel

Lionel looked on and shrugged

"Let's go." she said, searching for his phone from her bag and dashed off with Lionel following suit.

They sat in the car, Riley pulled out her phone to call

"Oh..., it's off. I forgot to switch it back on after the class."

"You see...,maybe they tried to reach you but they didn't get you."

"Yeah..., let's go"

"Where do you what to go ma'am..." asked Lionel with a grin

"Let's go home, I will pay grandma a visit tomorrow. Fortunately for me, it's weekend."

"Do you mind if I come with you? I want to know you more."

"I don't mind you coming along but what do you mean by what you just said."

"I like you Riley...."

Riley starred at him stunned.