Chapter 80: Trying to act normal!

Trying to act normal!

  "Could you explain yourself, Kareem!" Father questioned

  "Dada! Its uhm....we uh...Err..." I stuttered

  "Babe, i'll be waiting for you." Mother said caressing him. She looked at me and added "I forgive you, Kareem!"

I nodded lightly and positively. I turned to father who was waiting for a proper explanation.

  "Dad, I'm sorry! We were..." I stuttered again clenching my fists and squeezing my face.

  "Is she also your girlfriend? I really wonder when my son turned into Solomon of our time? And even concubines..." He taunted but it wasn't funny to me at all but quite fascinating. I sat on the couch and then i took off my jacket

  "No! We made out...I like her just a mutual feeling, nothing intimate..." I explained to him sillily 

  "Nothing intimate, Kareem? You kissed her yet do you even know what it is to exceed kissing!!"

  "Yes. That's sex!" I blurted out unashamed and timid. Father smirked staring at my and my established guts. I really dont know what made me say that outrightly but i was right anyways. He sat next to me just as I've expected.

  "I have had a pretty bad day and i wouldn't want you to be a part of it. Kisses happens and sex could also happen. You're too young to focus on both. Kissing whoever under  this roof is completely unacceptable. I need you to study instead!" Father suggested

  "I know all of this. Does that mean that I'll never kiss a girl under your watch.....its my life not yours!" I blurted

  "Only when you're old enough!" He finalized "Goodnight son!" Father said ad he tapped on my shoulder lightly.

I was super exhausted and my system was beginning to shut down, i was drowsy. I rested my legs on the couch after taking off my shoes then i checked my phone and there was a text from Darkie, it was quite romantic but i shrugged. 11:56pm! I really needed to sleep. I dozed off on the couch. 

I felt a very soft linen cover on my body then i slightly open my eyes, it was Bella. I closed my eyes tightly not to catch her attention. She walked away instantly right after she kissed my forehead.

I felt this sprinkles of water on my face then i rose up abruptly in anger, i was prepared to beat or scold up whoever that was responsible for that. It was mother, how on earth am i going to scold or hit her?! I muttered within.

  "Mama! What's this all about?! You could just wake me up like normal people do." I complained as i stood up flinging the linen cover to the floor.

  "There's a better way of talking, Kareem! Jeez! Do we have to preach this every morning?!" He went over to his wife who stood at the corner sipping tea with a smirk.

  "You should mind your language, cub!" She added without remorse or being shaken. I couldn't help but frown at them. I walking to the room empty handed as mother called

  "You didn't hire a servant, did you?! Pick your clothes and shoes!" She scolded.

I turn back to get my belongings then i scurried to the bathroom. 5 minutes in minutes i dressed up for school and then Bella came in while i looked into the mirror adjusting my neck tie, i hated times my clothes looked rumpled even if it never for once looked rumpled. 

  "Morning Belle!" I said coldly her reflection on the mirror

  "Morning darling! You fell too sleepy to walk to your room..." She reminded me then i turned to her slowly with a smile

  "How do i look!" I asked

  "Always handsome, my little one!" She complimented

  "I know! Thanks....for covering me up. I slept sound and great!" I said

  "Its ok! Anything for Kareem! Anyways breakfast is ready and everyone's waiting on you." She said adjusting my shirt's collar.

  "Ok. After you!" I replied.

I walked down the stairs slowly and slowly, i felt lazy and too slack for class today. I sat down at the table where everyone was sitted.

  "Morning Dada. Mama." I took a teaspoonn to serve myself some brown sugar. "Yeesha!" I called. She raised her head up looking at me with a friendly smile

  "Morning Jordan!" She turned to her phone while i concentrated on the sandwich mother prepared. It was undeniably tasty as always, more reasons why they say mother's food the magic.

  "Yeesha! No phones at the table!" Mother reminded

  "Oh Mama! This is a whole new modern age not some okie-dokie kinda age!" She snapped

  "Why y'all trying to be disrespectful me this morning? Jamal what's going on?" Mother asked then she turned to father who's mouth was stuffed Sansdwich as soon as he finished chewing then he turned to her

  "They are not! They are.." He said defensively

  "Oh babe, defend them all you want." She turned away angrily. These last few days we've been apart its been confusing and complicated, i felt tingled by reaction. I turned to Yeesha and said

  "Go on. Apologize to Mama. you don't talk to her that way, she's our mother." I sounded reasonable and responsible which got her so surprised. She obeyed without questioning and hesitation.

  "Mama. I'm really sorry. I didn't mean it that way. Not for once." She went to mother

  "Kareem prompted you to apologize." Mother said outrightly

  "But I'm apologizing sincerely. He can not prompt that right?!" She hugged mother immediately. It felt good.

Father stared at us all then he smiled faintly in content. Then he began

  "I wonder what I'd have done without this family? Each of you? Thanks baby!" He appreciated mother for grooming us. I glanced at my diamond wristwatch, it was quarter past 7am. I announced it as Yeesha hastened up but our parents were reluctant after all they did not have work to attend to today and what was i expecting from bosses?! I reasoned. We kissed them goodbye as Yeesha scurried out but i maintained a friendly pace. 

  "Morning Larry"

  "Morning Kareem! Its a beautiful day!...." He began

  "...Yes!" I interrupted then i put on my headphone. Not to be rude to bed rude to him but once he starts to explain wars, how the American football evolved, how to sta yt motivated and no one could be better and would dance than the king of pop, Michael Jackson. All these topics were of no relevance to me at the moment then he turned to Yeesha the moment he realised that he had been talking to himself. Yeesha responded to him bit by bit then slowly digressed to fashion trends and then his mouth got shut finally.

We walked through the highway and we received glances and chuckles from both sides, some chattered about our next photo shoot, that's why. Yeesha turned to me.

  "Kareem! Why did you not tell me about the shoot?"

  "Too bad for you, Yeesha. I thought you knew about all the functions. Did you check your messed up mails?! Slide through it! How did you not know about it?" I added reluctantly

  "Too grumpy! How was i suppose to know when i just changed my phone? Huh?"

  "How was i suppose to know! Huh?! Why did you even change your phone?" I stopped turning, to her.

  "Latest brand! The RAMs and ROMs, the pixels....this is fireeeee!" She explained excitedly

She was a good spender, i forgot. She focused on gadgets while i focused on outfits at the moment.

  "A'ight! No one knows huh?!" I asked rightly

  "How would they know if you don't tell then!" She added

Some girls came around me after waving at Yeesha who frownded her face instead. I flirted with them then they asked if i was coming for the party on friday night. Of course I wouldn't miss it for othing in the world this time. They left with unending smiles. I turned to Yeesha who maintained a steady frown. I figured her reactions

  "If you tell Mama and Dada that i flirted then be sure to lose this phone! Deal Ayeesha!" I explained and finalised.

  "You just flirted. Kareem. Did you have to touch like that?" She reminded

  "You bought a new phone without their consent. I'm not having this conversation with you again. A'ight! You know how it goes!" I said then i cupped her face kissing her on the forehead. I did that everyday that we got to school and students wouldn't stop admiring and talking about how nice I am. Anything to create a  notable name for us---me.

 She left angrily that i stepped on her even higher. I walked further as Jeff approached hastily from behind.

  "Bro!" We shook hands as we walked to the class.

We walk into our class as soon as he sighted Zoe he got excited and she was as well, i was beginning to suspect something fishy and quite grumpy but then everyone could not and would always be like me, rude billionaire teenager.

I smiled at them forcefully then Jeff pressed a short and affectionate kiss on her lips. Zoe was flattered and happy.

Pixie sat on the edge of the desk talking to some girls as soon as they saw me they diverted their attention smiling and blushing when i gave that billionaire smile mother taught me, i don't forget her precepts except if i choose to extenuate them. Pixue turned to see who it was. She saw me.

  "I'll talk to y'all after class! Thanks!" Pixie dismissed

  "Ok pixie!" The two girls answered in unison. I stood right in front of her while she finally sat on the desk and we kissed then Mr Jealousy stomped in on us. He caught us red handed finally. I knew it was war. He ran towards me giving me a punch. Pixie got confused all of a sudden. He punched me the second yet i ignored holding my face then he punched me the third time as Jeff intervened holding hin back while he continued making noises. Pixie ran to me instead holding onto my arm as Zoe joined in. I did not fight back because i just returned from suspension and if this escalates then I'd be reprimanded and even expelled.

  "How dare you kiss my girl! Who do you think you are?" Lamar said raging in anger.

  "She's your girl huh! Who said she's for you?! She's not some clothes, she's a woman...a hot one!" I taunted as others laughed. That's what i wanted,  to get his angry. He's been acting childish and quite disrespectful to me and i don't let no one step on me for no reason. He struggled to hit then i dodged finally punching him back on the face. He staggered backwards then in rage too then i gave some terrible punches at him as Jeff held me back forcefully.

  "Bro! You'd be expelled one more time." He whispered In my ears then i refrained fixing my neck tie and wristwatch. He stood up again still staring at me.

  "Do you know who you're messing with?! No!" Lamar said but it did not prick because his threats a!ways seemed empty. Pixie! Are you screwing him too?" Lamar asked

  "So what if I'm screwing him?" Pixie surprised me, she cared less about Lamar, she was bold enough to speak for herself, i was baffled. I loved this girl right here, that was the attitude i wanted but did not expect. She took a white handkerchief then i rubbed her chin in content and appreciation while she smiled but Jeff and Zoe stood surprised that we both acted normal not like others we talked a little or even got scared and skeptical about kissing each other.

A professor entered the class abruptly the students sat appropriately. He kept his books on the teaching desk. He stared at the whole class noticing some abnormalities and strangeness. No one spoke except his shoes as he walked around the class then he stopped at my desk. This guy  wanted trouble, i assumed muttering within me.

   "How are you, Mr Khaleefa?" He smirked. I gave him a disapproving look then he continued "When did you resume?" He asked. I felt stepped upon. Why's he even asking.

  "This morning!" 

  "Hmm! I heard you almost killed your co partner..." He blurted. Is this Necessary at all?! 

  "Yeah."

  "And what will you do next to just anyone?" He asked

  "Kill everyone who gets too nosy!" I blurted out

  "Are you trying to disrespect me, Jordan?" His eyes wandered around and his mood changed into a frown.

  " I'm not. You asked a question and then i answered, is that disrespectful?"

  "You can disrespect and break  the schools' principle for the 30th time but you wouldn't dare with me!" He fired. I shunned his thread the i looked away "Im talking to you, Jordan!" He yelled startling the class as well hitting my desk almost hard.

  "Mr Ken! I really don't know what your problem is with me!"               I said to him almost pissed. I was getting angry already

  "Not because your father went extra trying to keep you in here gives you the right to be rude to the students then students as well. If i handled your case, you'd be a bygone already." He said. I really did not why he was asking silly questions and also getting us angry. 

  "Well. I didn't stop you!" I blurted unintentionally.

  "Sir, can we proceed? This is beyond our session..." Jeff said, i knew that he was trying to shut us up to avoid further misunderstanding.

  "Are you the side kick?!" He asked mockingly

  "What's that! Don't..." Jeff was getting pissed too then i Called immediately

  "Jeff! Chill!" I said shortly immediately the students began to complain entirely.

He tried to shut every one with grades threatened but no one cared. Later on, it died down but he wouldn't stop looking at me sideways, all i did was keep a straight face. At intervals he'd ask me questions just to affirm his uncertainty, he wanted a moment  that i couldn't defend myself at all but i was unintelligent to not know anything. I may be stubborn, rude and mostly reluctant but it did not stop me from being a first place student and that was one fact people did not understand about me, despite the disrespect and minor criminality i always worked and studied hard to be better. Jeff on the other hand, is bright and also intelligent especially when It was all about Physics, he aced it without competing and most times when i did not have a clue I'd have him explain over and over.  What baffles me more is the fact that Lamar and i fought for the first time in our lives entirely and funny enough a girl was the reason behind our misunderstanding, i hated that fact and also hated the fact that it was Pixie. I really wished it was someone else not her.