CHAPTER THIRTEEN

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Bianca

It's been three days I broke up with Ethan, I didn't bother to go to school, SSCE exam is starting on Monday and the teachers are only revising with us, I feel really down and rejected, I've not seen chioma too, she hasn't called either, I was all alone with my thoughts, I've read heaven and earth and already well prepared for the upcoming exam.

For the past three days i noticed that Kayla, Layla's twin sister has been nice to me, I suspected something but since nothing has happened yet I made sure I was extra careful. My aunt and her husband are not around, Layla has gone out too to God knows where, I joined Kayla in the sitting room to see the kardashians show with her.

I smiled at her as I sat and she smiled too, there's one thing I've noticed about her, she has being really quiet for some weeks now and I don't think anyone else noticed, she has stopped follow Layla around like a dog and all their shrieking and screaming, gisting has stopped. I wonder what's going on, I looked at her again, her face is dull and she seems lonely.

"Kayla" she turned to look at me "are you okay?" I asked

"Yeah, I'm fine" she replied even though it obvious she's not. I moved closer to her "tell me the truth"

She sighed. "I'm sorry for joining my family in maltreating in, I'm so sorry" she said and bursts into tears

"It's fine kayla, I forgive you" I said as I lifted her chin to look at me

"I was just envious_" Her tears almost choked her but she recovered.

"you are beautiful, everyone liked you in school, teachers are fond of you, when your dad was alive, you wear the best and latest clothes, i wanted to be like you, I wanted to be pretty like you, I wanted attention from people since I don't get any from my family, my parents like Layla more and they treat her special, I was suppose to be Layla's sister but she made me her dog, she made me her little sister she orders around, mom cares for Layla, dad is always busy to care about me, you had a wonderful dad that can't spend a day without you, I wanted all that too, I'm sorry... I just realised that I can't blame any one for my problems, I'm so sorry bianca" she cried heavily and I drew her to my arms, I patted her back and made her stop crying.

"I'm sorry too, but I don't think your mom is neglecting you, your mom loves the both of you equally" I said and she sprang up.

"Why are you supporting them? This family has only given you pain, she maltreated you, starved you, and made you do all chores! Yet you are supporting them?"

"Kayla, I can't hold any grudge because they are the only family I have left, and I'm still hoping they'll change their behavior towards me one day like you just did"

"You are really a nice person" she said guiltily

"Come on, friends?" I stretched my hand for a shake but she hugged me instead.

"Friends!" She said excitedly as she wiped her tears.

After the show, we watched movies together and when I heard my uncle's car pull over, I went inside my room and she promised to come see me soon. I went in happily, now I have a friend in the house, I won't have to die of boredom again, I read a novel till 5pm. When my aunt got back she called me to make dinner, Kayla joined me and helped me while layla sits on the couch typing away on her phone, after we made the dinner i called my aunt to serve the food and she gave me the small portion of food she always give me and I went to my room after a few minutes, Kayla came in and gave me half of her food. I declined but she insisted, she spent a little time with me and told me I can come to her room any time I want, before going to her room.

The next day I decided to go to school, Kayla made me feel much better even though I'm still hurting inside. I entered the class and I saw Ethan sitting where he sits, his face was stiff and expressionless. I sat on my seat beside him, I greeted him good morning and he answered. I said my prayers as I settled, the alarm for assembly rang and I went out, I didn't feel like going for it so I went to the terrace, I didn't realise today is my birthday until I got there, I wonder why chioma has not wished me. I stood there and I remembered how my dad treats me on my birthdays, I didn't cry this time, I smiled instead I know my life is going the way God wants it because he knows best.

I went back to class after few minutes, the assembly is already over and everyone are in class, some sat in groups as they discussed, I saw Ethan smiling with some girls and body shook with jealousy.

"He has moved on that fast? When I'm still battling the urge to rain kisses on him? This guy is a real douche bag!" I thought angrily as I tried to look away, I awaited Chioma's arrival but I didn't see her, no teacher showed up till lunch period, Ethan was with those girls till lunch period, there's even a particular girl playing with his hair and caressing him, I shook in fury and chioma not showing up isn't helping it either. I stood up and stormed out in anger and I doubt if he noticed I was gone. I walked to Chioma's class in annoyance only to see my best friend with another group of girls and some guys, she was so engrossed in a discussion with them that she didn't notice I was around, I cleared my throat and she looked up.

"Oh, Bee... Give me a minute" she said and continued her discussion with them, after few minutes I cleared my throat again and she looked up, she forcefully walked towards me, it's so obvious she doesn't want to leave the people she's talking to.

"You seems to have found your self a pack of friends" I said sarcastically

"Do you want to tell me something, I need to go back real soon" she said and sounded like she can't wait for me to leave.

I sighed "I was just wondering why I didn't get a text or call from you?"

"I'm sorry, I've been busy a lot"

"Can you remember what today is at all?"

"Oh yeah, no teacher has taught us today, is today teacher's day?" I opened my mouth in shock, Here is my world crumbling before me, my boyfriend is gone, I'm losing my best friend too, she has never forgotten my birthday!

"You can go back to your group discussion" I said and walked away, tears threatened to spill but I held it, I walked back to class and I sat, Ethan is with another girl this time, the girl was blushing and he was undressing the girl with his eyes, I hissed and put my head on my desk, I didn't raise my head up until I heard the alarm for closing period, I carried my bag and went home feeling dejected.

I cried hard when I got home but Kayla consoled me and wished me a happy birthday. She bought cupcakes, arranged them in a plate, with little candles and we blew it together.

Kayla switched on her WiFi hotspot for me and I explored Instagram and Facebook until I told her I am done. She later went to her room to get her pillow and blanket, she wanted to sleep in my room tonight and I laid on my bed as I thought of what happened today , after a while she came back with her pillow, her blanket and her laptop.

"Let's watch a movie on Netflix, new movies are out!" she said with excitement has she jumped on my bed. We started watching the movie the kissing booth I heard the code knock only chioma and I understand, I sprang up. "Maybe she has finally remembered it's my birthday!" I thought

"Who's that at the back door? Do you think it's a thief?" Kayla said in a whisper

"No, calm down, it's chioma" I went to open the door and she Came in with a shopping bag, she was surprised to see Kayla in my room. Kayla greeted her but she didn't answer.

"What is she doing in your room? To cause more trouble for you?" She asked as she glared at Kayla scornfully.

"Calm down Chi, Kayla and I are friends now!" I said and chioma gave me a look that states you don't know what you are saying.

"Let's see outside" she said as she tried to pull me out of the room.

"Wait chioma, Kayla is nice to me now" I said and she glared at me.

"I'm serious, she's harmless" I said in a whisper.

Chioma sighed and apologised.

"I'm sorry Kayla, I hope you and your sister are not trying to set Bianca up?" She asked sternly

"I know it will be hard to convince you chioma, but I'm being sincere here, I've been wrong all this while and I've changed, believe me!"

"Okay okay!" She said and smiled

"There's one of my Aunts i want us to meet at V.I, she's travelling back abroad 6am tomorrow, if you go with me, she might be able to help us process our admission into university and probably treat us to a girls night out" she said with excitement

"But it's already 6pm, it's late already, you know I hate going out at night" I protested

"Let's make hay while the sun shine Bee, I brought you clothes"

"My aunt won't..."

"Can I come with you guys?" Kayla cuts in

"Sure you can, but I don't think your mom will let me go"

"Leave that to me, just get dressed" she said and rushed out.

"Wow, she seems to be friendly now" chioma remarked

"Remove the seems, she's friendly now" I said as I smiled

"Let's get you dressed! " chioma said as she brought out a white pencil gown and a silver sparkling sandal, with a lot of hair products. I checked out the gown it's a little revealing.

"Are we going for a party Chi?" I asked as I glared at her

"Err, yeah a guy in my class is throwing a party and I want you to go with me, please don't say no" she pleaded with a puppy face as I tried to object she cuts in

"we'll be back tomorrow morning, thank God Kayla is going with us, so you won't get into trouble" she pleaded again

"I'm not in mood for party!"

"That's it! I'm done begging, now put on this cloth!" She ordered

"I can't wear this cloth, it's revealing" I protested.

"When highschool student in america attends a party, what do you see them wear? Baggypant? Sweatshirt? Beret?" She asked sarcastically

"I don't need guys to stare at me unnecessarily" I said as I rolled my eyes and turned to sit.

"Come on bee, this cloth isn't revealing, I chose it for you, you know I can never choose something bad for you, loosen up please!" she pleaded and I had no choice, I removed my house wear and wore the cloth, the cloth is beautiful, it's not so revealing after all, it brought out my shape. she made me sit as she did a light make up on my face, she added a lot of things to my hair and straightened it, I wore the sparkling silver sandal and she made me look in the mirror, my hair is longer and looks like I'm wearing wig, my make up is light, just powder, a well shaped eye brow, with a nude matte lipstick, it was so natural, she put a sparkling silver earring in my ears and a silver wrist watch.

"Now, you look great!" She said and I gasped when I saw myself in the mirror

I can't believe this is me" I said in awe as chioma got dressed too, she wore a black pencil gown similar to mine and a black sandal, she made up and parked her hair in a bun.

Kayla entered and gasped

"Wow, you two look amazing" she said in awe and I looked at the cloth she wore, its pretty but I don't want her to be left out

"Kayla, why don't you wear the pink dress you bought with Layla last Christmas, with the sandal you got recently" I suggested

"Really? I'll be right back" she went and came back looking pretty

"You look pretty Kayla" chioma said

"Thanks, I've told my mom already, she's in her room"

"Where did you tell her we are going?" Chioma asked

"Let's leave that question for next time" she said

"Okay then, whatever you told her, I'm so proud of you!" Chioma gave her a high five and we rushed out, I saw a car parked out side and I looked at chioma

"Don't worry, I hired it, in case we get drunk"

"I'm not getting drunk!" I said sternly as we entered. "So to your aunts place first then to the party?" I asked

"Yeah, Check out this music videos Ariana grande just posted on Instagram. "She gave it to me and I was so engrossed in it until the car stopped, I tried to get where I am, but the place is a little dark.

"Why is this place dark?" Layla asked chioma

"Maybe my aunt isn't back yet, don't worry I know her pin, we'll wait for her inside the house" we staggered in the dark as we tried not to fall, she unlocked the door and we entered.

"Do you know where the switch is?" I asked and all of a sudden the light came on I heard people shout, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!.