Chapter 74: Intertwined again!

Intertwined again!

I hated ringtone set for the alarm clock in my bedroom, it sounds so offensive and horrible but it never fails to perform its duty. I needed maximum rest to its peak, last night had been terrible and unbearable for Me to bear at the same time. I got dressed for today's class then took the necessary heading downstairs. Mother, father and Yeesha were having a lofty breakfast but i ignored instead. The moment i held the doors' handle mother called from behind.

  "Kareem! Have you lost your sanity? Where are your manners?" She questioned duly then i turned slowly and reluctantly, you could detect that i was not ready to be told a word. "Can you not greet your father and i no more?" She asked.

  "Morning mother. Morning father." I said coldly turn in to leave as father said

  "You asked for your roots last night, I'd rather you find that as soon as possible. you're about to get thrown out in due cause." He turned to his food finally. I Wanted nothing but to explode at once but i couldn't.

  "Would you apologise or not!" Mother demanded

  "For what exactly? For having a girl or talking back at his father, which of them?" Father taunted smiling.

  "I'm off to school!" I said to them, father couldn't no Intimidate me as always. I felt this tinge and courage embedding me entirely. I walked out without turning back to see if they looked at me

Larry had just finished preparing the vehicle. He looked surprised which caused him to ask after Yeesha's coming.

  "Y'all should stop asking whats wrong? Just shut up and drive." I yelled at him! Of course it was rudely. He did not say a word rather he was quiet although the drive all the way to school. I Was suppose to wait for my little sister but i refused to do that on purpose knowing fully well that would'd be Double trouble. I walked to the class ignoring my friend, Jeff Marco. He looked stunned and shocked by my actions i was ready to explain to him, bit by bit hoping that he  might understand.

I sat on my seat without a word I never knew that Jeff was right behind me then he surfaced in front of me.

   "Bro!" He gave a questioning look while shook hands then he sat beside me. Quite unfortunate i think, Lamar had changed his sitting position all in the name of an invisible grudge. "Tell me exactly what happened." 

Just when i wanted to say a word, Pixie and Zoe walked into the class stylishly. Then i motioned my head towards their direction with my head.

  "I just realised that i hate Pixie and Darkie! I got into a big feud with my parents all in the name of myself giving out extra and Darkie so damn angry and giving out the worse ...." I began as Jeff smiled

  "....what feud? I don't get angry at my parents for no cause. What if i badly need their help with cash most importantly. C'mon bro, apologise for that. We've a party this Friday so do you want to miss it or not?" He asked with concern like our lives depended on the party. Zoe approached us immediately with a steady smile on her face.

  "Hi Jordan!" She smiled turning to Jeff finally. "Hey bestie!" They hugged tightly. Pixie  came forth with a tight smile. She sat next to me fearfully, i wondered if looked like thorns to her.

  "Jor...dan! Are you OK?"

  "Do i look any different?!" I asked keeping a firm face.

  "No...l....l was just trying to ask about you, your feelings and how you do! To some extent, i could tell if you are angry or not!" She lectured with timid look. She wasn't sure if she had said something right or wrong but she did regardless. I was elated that she cared about me despite the rough edges i maintained between us. I was reluctant about replying her or not then Lamar approached with broad smile looking at her specifically. They hugged tightly while she seemed timid to me, it seemed like she was forced to do what she she hated most.

  "We should eat out after class, what do you think?" Lamar asked her to my hearing. Maybe he was trying to make me jealous or uncomfortable after noticing my State of mind.

  "Oh yeah." She smiled. She looked at me sideways while i tried to be focused on a book i tried to read. She turned to Lamar finally then he smiled. He seemed deeply in love with this girl and alli do is hate to admit That i loved Pixie not Darkie. He brought a small box that had Tiffany inscribed on it, he opened it carefully taking out the bracelet in it then he wrappex it around her left wrist. She smiled to his gesture, it was nit a normal thing for but for people like me, i considered that gift menial for a gorgeous girl Like Pixie Morgan. I could not feed my sixth sense with such make believe then i turned to Jeff and unfortunately he and Zoe were in a deep conversation and it seemed really important and casual. I only told Jeff that id be out for a minute. While walking to the class entrance few beautiful girls hollered at me unharmfully and others requested that we take crazy pictures and of course, i don't waste a spotlight when i see one, i take over all spotlights in my school. I did as thy required and ended giving out some dollar notes from my pocket in the name of eat out for snacks. I walked out finally then i bumped into Josh and Billy who were leaninp on a wall talking with two other boys their height. Josh scurried to my direction with a bright smile as we saluted then he used that opportunity to remind about the party coming and was proud to tell me that he was a co host, i xmile at his achievement. I knew the things he'd definitely provide then i excused myself instead while his groupies hailed him to be one of the few i spoke to without hesitations or ill feelings or even being rude. I walked through the high way then i found Yeesha conversing with Darkie and it did seem like a terrible friendship. 

  "What is going here? Yeesha, what the hell? The crowd!" I reminded her, our parents would always talk about creating usual scene which could jeopardise their reputau and ours as well.

  "This witch started it!" Yeesha called out

  "Who are you calling a witch little one?" Darkie said in return

  "Oh, you ain't a witch? Then who uploaded the pictures huh? I thought you hated the cute moments, why pretend about that too?" Yeesha scolded then i held her back to perform the family ritual, not attracting crowd but the crowd was formidable. Darkie was burning in anger, in as much i hate to talk to her at this point there was nothing i could than talk to her.

  "Did you upload them or not?" I asked almost calmly

  "I did! So what if i did? Are you not my boyfriend, Jordan! Why are you even mad at that little stunt i pulled? Are you not proud to have a fly girl like me?" She questioned ehile her two friends stood concurring to everything she spilled i hate to be a part girl's clash but this situation involved my little sister; the only female I couldn't be rude to just any time i felt. 

  "This little brat you Call a sister should be put in pla....." She blurted disrespectfully but i couldn't watch Darkie insult my sister while i stood there. I was not a nerd to not stand up for people like my sister. My anger was beyond control as i landed her a very thunderous slap on her left cheek then right again. Darkie fell to the ground and Before i could realise it; she had fainted. I was expected to fall to her side trying to revive her back to life instead i turned to my sister asking if she was okay or not then i hugged warmly, i could feel her contentedness then she looked up to me with timidity pointing at Darkies' direction

  "Darie is dead!" Her voice trembled in fear. I wasn't sure about her situation

  "No she's not!" I blurted. I took a bottle of water pouring it on her face instead sprinkling it on her then she opened her eyes also gasping for air as friends hovered around her trying to call the school's nurse. I instructed Yeesha to head back to the class as she sighed in content, Darkie did not die. I made a u-turn to head back to the class as her friends tried to stop me

  "Get out!" I instructed them then i made my way out to my class finally. I enterdpmthe class then i met a professor Simeon in it; teaching. I made my my through as he called out.

  "Mr Khaleefa, did you not remember that we have a class right now?"

  "My bad! I was at the hallway helping out." I simply said with a slightly frown

  "OK! Could you excuse us? You can't come in." He ordered then i nodded lightly with a faint smile

  "And why not?" I Asked him. He was stunned, he didn't expect an answer from me.

  "You're late with five minutes, Jordan! Kindly leave the class. Not because most of y'all are rich kids then it provides ample opportunity for rudeness and misbehaviours."

  "Telling the truth results to being rude?" I asked. I was getting tensed already.

  "Leave the class!" He instructed again

  "Of course! And I'll always ace it, you know that!" This time i knew I was rude and boastful. Then i walked to my seat to get my books and bag then Jeff questioned

  "Bro! What happened?" He looke concerned.

  "Meet me at the library!" I said with a faint smile then i turned to Pixie "See you later for tutorials!" I said as she smiled then the professor called out loudly

  "Jordan!" 

  "Im out, sir!" I said while it sounded disrespectful.

I headed out of class without turning back while the Whole class stared at me with mixed impresions, was it disrespect or a cool act for teenagers or probably our fault.

I headed to the library as planned to actually read my books, i could not waste two hours to the dust. I instantly forgot I was a part of a very dangerous encounter.

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About three had passed, i expected to Jeff like we agreed yet he wasn't showing up. I waited for five minutes again then he scurried to my direction where we usually sit to read or even do stupid stuff. He sat down looking at me in disappointment

  "Why are you looking at me that way?" I asked because i felt so uncomfortable.

  "Don't pretend to not know what you've done! What happened to Darkie? I know you hate her so much but you didn't have to go that far beating her up to Death...."

I was startled immediately by that word, did she really die? Was i going to prison? I thought within then he interrupted

  "She almost died!" He corrected

  "How could a slap take her life? She disrespected me and even Yeesha. How could she call my sister a brat? I had to come in..." I explained to him

  "Did you have to slap her? She's a sick girl." Jeff emphasised

  "OK. I did not know about that! She caused it, Hoodie. I'd never hurt a girl, i was angered." I explained again then he smiled lightly

  "Ok! OK! But you have to explain to the panel, she's in a critical condition; ICU!" He finalised

  "Im in a bigger trouble! My dad! My mum!" I realised that i had messed and it was time to show remorse, a sincere one. Jeff and i left the library immediately, on the way i was asked to meet the principal at his office. Jeff was really concerned then i sighted Zoe and Pixie coming forth. I dismissed the messenger instantly. Zoe hugged Jeff affectionately then i blurted

  "Really? besties?" I asked, i was in trouble not in a theatre for a drama class. Pixie came closer to me and hugged. That was exactly what i needed that hug and hers in partucular.

  "You'll be fine, alright? You were defensive, that's it! And please do not be rude, your parents are on the way...so?" She explained

  "Thats right. We'll be here! Waiting!!!" Jeff added as they all nodded in agreement.

I was speechless! Anytime it got tensed or emotional, i maintained silence instead. I gave each of them  a hug then i whispered to Pixies' right ear

  "Trust me! Make sure Yeesha doesn't lose it, please!"

First time in my life, i pleaded politely.

I walked to the principal's office like it was a dead zone yet i trespassed. I couldn't believe that they were all here for to get it right, i was intrigued by their actions especially the girls i disliked were right here helping me get through this.

I entered the office humbling myself as i should then he stared at me with very hard and terrible look.

  "You sent for me, Mr Keith." I began politely

  "....For the 30th time Jordan, you wouldn't adhere to simple amicable instructions, would you?" He asked like he waited for me to say something. He took off his reading glasses to have a better view i guess.

  "No sir! My apologies sir!" I stopped

  "You have not acted rightly, Jordan. You almost killed a girl and not just a girl but a sick girl! She's critically sick because you've triggered the wrong thing." He almost yelled "Did your parents not warn you about laying fingers on a woman?"

I was angry already.

  "Even when she disrespects my sister?"

  "You could report to the authorities, so did you?"

  "No i didn't. Did she have to also call my sister a brat?" I expressed myself then i remembered Pixies' words not to be rude "I'm sorry, Mr Keith. i was only defending Hazel."

  "And you were wrong...."

  "Yes, i was wrong, i admit to that." I said politely suppressing my sprouting anger

  "And we'll have no option than to reprimand you, Jordan! Do you understand?" He asked. 

  "Yes sir! But can you not call my parents, I'd do just whatever I'm asked to." i suggested even i knew he  wouldn't fall for it; i tried regardless.

  "They'll be here in five minutes, Jordan." He said.

I was confused as always, how could i put a stop to this without involving my parents in third?! I thought. He would not stop staring at me terribly and i had to compose myself not to cause more trouble. I was looking out for my parents reputation as they call it and i was looking out for myself as well. There was a knock on the door, that moment my mind raced, i tilted my head up to see who was there, his sexy secretary, Miranda. Most students suspected them to have a thing going on but that wasn't my case or business. I wanted my freedom instead.

  "The Khaleefa's are here!" She informed Mr Keith who waited patiently for my parents' arrival.

My heart stopped beating, i could feel it. My emotions froze. I couldn't believe that I've made my parents drive to my school for the 30th time, how stubborn yet i was the only student with such recorded in the school's history.