England

"So babe, have you been studying?" I asked trying to break the boredom.

"Not really."he said with a smile and glanced at me and back on the road.

"Why?" I asked.

"I just haven't gotten time yet." he said.

" Oh really? Exam is fast approaching and I want you to write it your own this time."I said.

"What? You've got to be kidding me." he said.

"I'm not. Don't you believe in yourself?"I asked.

"Well I don't. I can't remember the last time I wrote an exam. I really can't do it."he said.

"Yeah, you can if you try. You also thought you couldn't study but what happened when you tried? You succeeded. So I don't think a little exam will be so hard for you to write." I said.

"I don't know about that." he said.

"Well, I believe you can do anything you place your heart to do." I said.

"I'll try."he said and I smiled.

"You'll do great, I'm sure of that." I said. He parked the car in the compound and stared at me.

"Why do you believe in me so much when I don't?" he asked and I smiled and move closer to him. I held his hands and stared deep into his eyes.

"When I see you, I see an intelligent guy. When I look at you, I see a guy who can achieve great things in life. That's why I believe in you so much."I said and held him tighter. "So I want you to believe in yourself too and I promise you won't regret it." I said and he smiled and kissed my hand.

"Are you planning on being a counselor in the future?" he asked and I laughed. "Seriously, it suits you a lot." I said.

" You're so funny. How can a counselor be in science class?" I asked.

"Whatever. It suits you a lot." He said. "Come on, let's get in. I want to see boss lady."bhe said and we both got down from the car and walked inside. She was sitting in the living room playing games on her iPad.

"Kyla." she called and ran to me. I embraced her.

"How are you feeling now?" I asked.

"A little better." she said.

" Where's Mum?"I asked.

"Mum and Dad went out for work. They will be back soon." she said.

"Boss lady." J called and she went to him. He carried her up and she giggled. "I hope you are doing ok?" he asked.

"Yes, I will soon start going to school." she said.

" Wow, that's nice." he said. "I've got something for you."he said and put her down.

" Really?" she asked.

"Yes."he said and opened his bag and brought out two chocolate chips and gave it to her. "Thank you J." she said and embraced him. He looked at me.

"I guess I'll be on my way now." he said.

"Alright, I'll see you off." I said and dropped my bag. I walked with him to his car.

"I'll call you later, ok?"he said and gave me a peck before entering into the car.

"Bye." I waved at him.

After freshening up, I went downstairs for lunch. I sat down as the maids served me. I dialed Grace number.

"Hello Grace."I said.

"Kyla, how are you?" she asked.

"I'm fine."I said.

"ok, how about Jeremy?" She stressed the name and I smiled.

"Well he's fine. He actually dropped me home." I said.

"Good it wasn't Violet he dropped off today." she said.

"Well she also tagged along, can you believe it? That girl is something else. J even thinks I'm just being jealous. Is that true? Do you think what I'm doing amounts to jealousy?" I asked.

"No, you are just doing what is right. Even though she's his best friend, like what you said, he has to know that he has you now. So that girl has to stay away." she said. "She has to know her place. If you want, I can talk to Jeremy on your behalf." She said.

"No, no, no don't do that, ok? I'll handle it myself. And besides, he loves me and not her." I said with a smile.

"Ok girl, I've heard you." she said. I heard mum and dad car driving in.

"I'll talk to you later." I said and hung up. They both came in. I stood up to greet them.

"Welcome mum, welcome Dad." I said.

"Thanks baby." They said.

"Daisy came to embrace them." dad lifted her up.

"How are you feeling?"dad asked her.

"Better." she said and he brought her down.

"We'll be upstairs, ok?" Mum said and they walked upstairs, muttering some words. Is something bothering them? Is Mum ok? I walked to the dining table and continue eating. I just hope all is well.

After eating, I stood up and walked to upstairs. Daisy was watching a cartoon. I wanted to go to my room but I heard Mum and Dad talking, and I was tempted to eavesdrop. I stood close to the door, it wasn't fully locked.

"We can't just leave the kids alone and travel out. One of us can go, not the two of us." Mum said and someone spoke through the phone.

"It's a matter of urgency. We need you two for the work."The person said and Mum place her hand on her forehead in frustration.

"We'll call you back Sam." dad said and hung up.

"Honey, how can this be possible? One of us has to stay." mum said.

"I know that, but they leave us with no choice." Suddenly, my phone fell and attracted their attention to the door. I cover my mouth with my palm and picked up the phone. "Who's there?" Dad asked and I slowly went inside.

"Kyla." mum called and I bit my lower lip

"I'm sorry for eavesdropping." I said.

"Come here."mum called and I walked to her and she pulled me to sit beside her. "Why were you eavesdropping?"

"I saw that the both of you were worried earlier and I wanted to know why."I said and she smiled.

"It's good that you care for us this much, but it's not good to eavesdrop." she said and I nodded.

"Is it true that you both are leaving?" I asked and they glanced at each other.

"It's work baby, I don't really want to leave you and Daisy to be alone at home."she said sadly.

"How about if you both come with us? You two can go to school over at England." dad said and my heart raced to Jeremy. If I agree to study at England, it means I will not be able to see him again. No, no that can't happen.