Chapter two

After weeks of thinking,Clara decided to give Jason a chance

Clara takes a deep breath ,gathers her courage and approaches him,he was playing basket ball in the school gymnasium

"i've thought alot about it"She says and i'd like to say yes"Clara said trying to avoid his gaze

Jason's face lights up with joy,and he smiles warmly

"Really?"He asks his voice filled with excitement

She nods and he takes her hand,his eyes shining with happiness.They share a tender moment,the tension and uncertainty melting away

They decide to go on their first date,and he plans a romantic evening.they go to a cozy restaurant,followed by a walk in the park under the stars.Their converstion flows effortlessly and they discover shared interest and passions.They laugh joke and get to know each other better

As the days turn into weeks,their love blossoms.Clara feels like she's found her soulmate,and Jason feels the same way

They're each other's rock,supporting and encouraging each other through life's ups and downs

Jason will soon graduate,and it will be difficult for them to meet,and their relationship is a secret because she has strict parents

Clara knows her parents will never approve of her having a boyfriend,she's afraid of their reaction,the potential consequences,fear of her parents wrath,she confides in him about her parent's stricness and her fear of being grounded,losing priviledges,or even being forced to change schools

Jason managed to calm her down,assuring her that no one will seperate them

They cherish their stolen moments together,whether it's a quick kiss between classes,a secret date at the school cafeteria,or a whispered conversation on the phone

However,the secrecy takes a toll on Clara,she feels guilty for lying to her parents and anxious about being discovered

She feels the weight of her parent's expectations,they want her to focus solely on her studies,aiming for top grades and a prestigious university.In their eyes,having a boyfriend is a distraction,a potential obstacle to her academic success,they're adamant that she should'nt waste her time on relationships until she's achieved her educational goals.

Clara's torn,on one hand she wants to make her parents proud and secure a bright future ,on the other hand she's fallen deeply in love and dosen't want to give up on the relationship.

One weekened Clara was upstairs reading,when Jason called her phone which she had in the dining room.Her mum answered the call,and her expression turned furious.Clara's mum stormed upstairs,phone in hand and yelled for Clara to come downstairs,Clara's heart sank as she nervously made her way down,her mum's furious expression made Clara's mind racing,trying to come up with an excuse for why Jason was calling her

"Mum,he's my senior,he's just guiding me for my upcoming exams"Clara lied

Her mum's expression softened slightly,but her tone remained skeptical."guiding you?at this time of the night?why did'nt he call you during the day?"

"mum,i honestly don't know why he called now"Clara said collecting her phone from her mum's hand.

Clara's devastated,she Loves Jason,but she's also afraid of her parents wrath,she feels trapped and unsure of what to do

Clara met Jason in the school library the following day and complained to him about what she's going through

"babe,don't worry,ypur parents wants the best for you,that's why they are behaving like that"Jason said

The school librarian,Mrs Johnson,catches Clara and Jason togerher in the library,they're sitting close,whispering to each other,and clearly lost in their own world

Mrs Johnson looks disapproving,her expression stern

"what's going on here?"she asks her voice firm but controlled

Clara tries to come up with an excuse,but Mrs Johnson isn't having it

Mrs Johnson tells them that she'll have to report this to the principal and they might face disciplinary action.Clara knows her parents will find out and she'll be in even more trouble.

The principal calls Clara and Jason to his office accompanied by Mrs Johnson,the atmosphere is tense.

"we have zero tolerance for relationships between students,he declared "Jason You'll be graduating next week and your results are ready.However,Clara you'll be writing your exams next year,but i'm afraid,you'll be doing so elsewhere.your punishment is Expulsion"

Jason's eyes widened in shock

"And as for you,Jason the principal continued,you won't be collecting your results until you pay a fine of one million naira.

Clara tries to apologize but the principal is un moved