CHAPTER 05: TROUBLED TROUBLE

I wish today could end sooner but I have to continue working no matter how stressful it is. I started working about an hour ago and it has been a torture.

I can't stop thinking about the trouble I got myself in today.

Alex here

Alex there

Alex everywhere

My day revolved around him .

"Amore back to earth" someone yelled and I jumped back in fright spilling the glass of water and breaking the cup in the process.

"I am sorry sorry it was my fault sorry " I said continuously while bending to gather the broken glass from the floor.

"I have been talking to you for some minutes now and I can't seem to get your attention .Do you want to talk about it?"Miss Grace asked calmly but I continued picking the broken glass.

"You know what get up" Miss Grace pulled me up dragging me towards her office.

"Caleb take care of that"she said pointing to the broken glass .

We finally got to her office and she went directly to the first aid kit making me look at my hand which was apparently bleeding but I didn't realize that.

It's only a small cut though it's nothing big. I have gotten far worse than this.

"Have a seat and let's get that treated"

"It's only a small cut nothing to worry about . It doesn't even hurt" I retrieved my hand

"Give me your hand" she said and I hesitated a bit but she pulled out my hand and scanned it.

She pulled out a few shards of glass and starting dabbing a wet cotton wool on the cut.

"Now would you tell me why you are looking worried and lost today" she asked while dabbing the cotton wool on my hand.

"I am sorry for the glass I broke you can deduct it from my salary"I mumbled.

"Can I also deduct from your salary for being moody and emotionally drained?"

She finally bandaged my hand and took a seat on a chair opposite mine

"Answer my question"

Miss Grace gave me a stern look and after a moment of silence and hesitation I told her everything that went wrong today.

"Well that's something but the powerful Alex everyone knows is outside the country setting a major business deal according to the latest news which was confirmed by his dad so maybe it's just a different Alex. An irritating one I must say"

"Well don't worry about it"She said and I felt relieved so I stood up to leave.

"You look tired so you can have the day off"

"Thanks ma'am but I can manage. Thanks for the help."I said and turned to leave but she called out my name before I could shut the door behind me me.

"Amore" she called out and paused.

"Next time stand up for what is right and don't change your attitude because of an homebred idiot but be careful" she said laughing at her choice of words.

I left to continue my work in a better mood than before

I got home late at night and I was about to open the door to my apartment when I noticed the light of the next apartment which was 206 on.

I finally got a new neighbor.

I went inside my apartment, dropped my bag and prepared sandwich and coffee which I ate to my satisfaction took a pill and sat down thinking of how my life was going to end .

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I woke up quite late so I took my bath in a rush and I decided to wear a black skirt but after seeing the scars I decided to wear a denim jeans and a floral blouse . I took a piece of sandwich which I left yesterday.

I picked my bag and locked the door as I ate the sandwich .

I also heard the door of the next apartment slam shut only to be faced with a guy wearing washed jeans and he had a multicolored T-shirt stuck to his 6 packs, biceps or whatever.

He had a nerdy glasses with the exaggerated rim and lens. He had dark eyeballs and brown hair.

So far so good he is manageable but he wasn't a nerd according to me even with his over exaggerated glasses .

"Hi I am Smith Olive, I am your new neighbor and I attend Hillspot high nice meeting you" he said with a kind of German accent, I mean it sounds like one.

"Hello"I attempted to say but my mouth was stuffed with sandwich and my 'hello' came out as an embarrassing sound.

I turned around, chewed and then faced him again.

"I am Amore Cleve, I am a Nigerian and I also attend Hillspot high. Nice meeting you" I stretched out my hand and he kind of mumbled something under his breath.

"What did you say, I didn't get you?"I asked and he smiled .

"I said that is such a nice coincidence. I didn't expect any Hillspot student to be staying in such a shabby environment" he smiled and shook my hand letting go almost immediately . He is wei_

"Do you mind joining me ...."he paused

"I meant since we are going to the same place you can hitch a ride with me" he rephrased

"Hmmmm thanks for the offer but I don't accept rides from strangers. For all I know you could be working for anyone and planning my death somehow" I said mumbling the last sentence to myself.

"I am not a stranger. I am your neighbor and school mate" he said in a tone I was quite unsure of but then he was right I can save more money so logically speaking it's OK.

"So shall we?" he asked and I nodded as he led the way downstairs.

"Bye Daphne"I waved goodbye to her and left.

At least if I went missing Daphne knows who to accuse.

I opened the door of the expensive looking sports car and got in. It feels comfortable, cozy and warm. He also got in and started driving

"hmmmm Smith right?" I asked and he nodded.

"What about your parents?" I asked curiously.

"Ohhhh, my Mom is a fashion designer and my dad is a local businessman. They both paid for this car and yes it's quite expensive but it was my reward for getting into Hillspot high as a scholarship student" he said in a nutshell.

I didn't even ask him, was it so obvious?

"OK that sounds nice"I also replied

We finally got to school with all eyes on us as he entered the parking lot filled with equally expensive looking cars and better.

I thanked him for the ride and soon he disappeared into thin air.

Classes started soon and things were worse than yesterday. Everybody shared a weird and angry expression as they loooked or walked past me.

Alex you are my worst nightmare for now .

I hope everything goes smoothly cause I am not ready for trouble today .

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QUESTION OF THE CHAPTER :Mention something you love about your mom and one feature that you find common amongst all mom .