Chapter Twelve.

May hurried after Amanda who was on her way out of the house. It was their first day in school and she was excited. But still she was not a morning person. Waking up early had always been a problem for her and her first day of school too she was late.

"Please wait up Mandy " she called after Amanda.

"Hurry up. We are going to be late on your first day. " Manda said.

They hurried into the car and the drove off.

May let out a small "Wow' 'as she studied the building before her.

"You like it? Welcome to The University Of East Africa" Amanda said.

"Wow, it's huge" she said in awe and Amanda chuckled.

"You have to report to the office first. Get your schedule " Amanda instructed.

"I will. See you later" May said and walked off.

A few hours later, May was seated in her First Class. She had thought she'd start later but the professor told her that Daniel had informed them she was to starts as soon as possible.

She was just happy she was in school. She had gotten a second chance to make her dreams come true.

Once she was done with her classes, she headed outside where Amanda was waiting for her. She smiled as she gave her a hug.

"So, how was your first day in school? " Amanda inquired.

"It was good. " May replied with a shrug.

"Just good. It should have been wonderful, exceptional.... okay I'll stop now " Amanda finished with a laugh.

"Let's go home, I am tired. And hungry" May confessed and as if on cue, her stomach rambled

"Yeah, let's go feed the beast" Amanda joked leading them to her car.

"Excuse me? Someone called from behind them.

"Yes " Amanda said as they both turned to face the young man.

He was tall, though not as tall as Daniel. He had a sharp jawline and was slightly slim. Compared to Daniel he had less muscles, but he was handsome. though not as much as Daniel.

May, sighed in annoyance as she couldn't comprehend why she was comparing him to Daniel. Daniel was already a closed chapter, or so she tried to convince herself. The truth was that in her eyes, no one would ever measure up to Daniel.

"How may we help you? " May asked politely.

"Well, I saw two beautiful ladies over here and I just decided to come and get to it you guys. "the young man spoke. "My name is Clinton by the way" he added.

"Nice to meet you Clinton " the two ladies said at the same time.

"The pleasure is mine. Is it okay if I join you ladies for lunch? " he asked politely.

"Okay.. " May said unsure as she turned to look at Amanda for her permission.

"Yeah, it's okay" Amanda confirmed.

Half of the lunch was spent with Amanda's head buried in her phone, leaving May to interact with Clinton.

Not that it disturbed her, he was sweet and kind. And most importantly he treated her good. He was the first man who had treated her well, that's after her father who had turned against her.

Of course she wasn't looking for a relationship, she wanted to focus on herself, make something out of herself first.

After lunch, she went back to her final class before she and Amanda could leave. She hurriedly made her way towards the exit where Amanda was waiting for her. Just as she rounded the corner, she bumped into a hard chest.

"So sorry " she began in panic before she looked up and her eyes met Clinton who had an amused smile on his face.

"No problem beautiful " he cooed making her blush.

"I really didn't mean to bump into you. I was kind of in a hurry and I didn't see... "she rambled out an apology hurriedly.

"Like I said, it's okay. Besides I wanted to talk to you. I know we've only just met but we could be friends right? " he asked hopefully.

"Sure"May said with a smile. Her first friend beside Amanda, it was a big thing for her, especially since she had noticed that not many people liked her.

"Give me your phone" he told her.

"Why... "she began before she was stopped by the look on his face. "Here" he said rolling her eyes as she handed him her phone.

"There, now you have my number. Now give me yours" he handed her his phone and she too punched in her phone number, saving her contact as May.

"Thanks Angel" he said with a wink and she found herself blushing at his words.

She was about to walk away when he spoke again. "I'll escort you out. Beautiful girls must always have escorts. " he said.

She chuckled before accepting his offer. He walked her to the exit constantly with May laughing at his lame pick up lines.

"What? They are awful " she said in defense as he scowled playfully at her.

"Oh you like them" he said then bent down and laid a gentle kiss on her cheeks. She stilled before a smile broke out on her face.

She was about to speak when she heard a growl from upfront of them. She looked up only to be met by Daniel's cold stare. She hugged Clinton goodbye before she made her way into Daniel's car.

She had to admit that the last action had only been to spite of Daniel. She had no feelings for Clinton what so ever, she only saw him as a friend.

Closing the door behind her, she turned to Amanda who had a smirk on her face.

"What? " May whispered, her eyebrows furrowed.

"He's jealous " Amanda retorted easily.

"I wish "May admitted before she could stop herself then turned her gaze towards the window.

"Who was that boy? " Daniel asked putting emphasis on the word boy.

She stayed quiet, still lost in her thoughts. With Clinton she felt safe, like she would around a brother.

"Who was that boy? " he asked again sternly.

"A friend "she answered simply.

"It didn't look like it" he grumbled.

She looked down at her phone when it chimed. A small smile grazed her face as she read the text.

Hey angel hope the old man didn't skin you alive*** My one and only.

She let out a small laugh at two things .The fact that he had referred to Daniel as an old man and the fact that he had saved his name as 'My one and only'

"What's so funny " Amanda asked as she peeped into May's phone.

She too laughed before asking, "Who's my one and only? "

She looked at Daniel who looked pissed on the drivers seat.

"Clinton " She simply answered Amanda.

"We are here" Daniel's voice filled the car.