LIVING WITH MY TEACHER - CHAPTER 81&82
“My super woman, my baby” He hailed.
Manon left the car side and started walking back to him. He widened his arms for her but she rolled eyes at him and walked past him, going into the house. He turned around and dropped his arms.
He sighed softly, and went inside.
“Baby” he called as he entered the living room but he didn’t see Manon so he proceeded to his bedroom, getting there he didn’t see any sign of her, he came out and walked to the kitchen.
He entered the kitchen and saw her trying to make something.
He smiled and walked to her, he tried hugging her from behind but she quickly shifted away and he hugged the air.
“What is it?” he asked.
“I’m not touching you till you will wash off her touch from your body” she said firmly, and his eyes widened.
“Are you serious now? It was just a touch”
“I want only my touch on your body” she said.
“Gawd!!! Okay, I will take a bath” he said and she nodded.
He stared at her for a minute before walking out with a mumble.
“I will beat the hell out of her next time” Manon said, feeling angry as Clara’s face came into her head.
CLARA’S ROOM*
Clara came into her room looking so livid, she threw her bag on the bed angrily and someone screamed, spranging up from the bed with a groan, the bag actually hit the person.
“Racheal” Clara called.
Racheal is her best friend.
“When did you get here?”
“A long time ago, you even refused to pick my calls, wait, what is that look on your face? What happened to you?” Racheal asked, getting out of the sheets.
“Landon” she replied, pacing around.
“He rejected you again?” Racheal asked, sitting up.
“He has a girlfriend now and the ?îtçh slap me” Clara said angrily.
“Your cheeks are red, why can’t you just leave the guy, he doesn’t love you” Racheal said, and Clara glared at her.
“He is mine, I can’t stop loving him, she’s the reason he’s not looking at me again”
“Really? When did you start chasing after this guy, listen Clara, you are my best friend and I will give you the best advice I can, this guy doesn’t love you, his girlfriend is not the reason he’s not in love with you, he would have shown interest in your confession if he had a thing for you, you are looking desperate and cheap begging for his love, I don’t want you to turn to a villain because of this cos this is how many people turn into villains because of love, you are beautiful and attractive, Clark loves you, this guy has been asking you out for a long time now, why don’t you get close to him and see how it will go rather than chasing after someone who doesn’t love you, even if you get rid of that girl, he won’t still love you, think babe, think” Racheal said, and Clara went silent.
Somehow, her words made a big hit on her heart.
She looked at Racheal slowly, sighing softly.
“Go on a date with him, try getting close and spend time with him, I’m sure you will grow feelings for Clark” Racheal said, sounding so convincing.
“Fine” Clara rolled eyes, and went into the bathroom.
Racheal smiled.
“I hope you take my advice and stop disturbing that handsome dude, he only sees you as a friend” Racheal muttered and fell on the bed gently.
*
Landon came into the kitchen again after taking a bath. He was wearing a white singlet and baggy pants.
He stood at the door watching Manon as she moved in the kitchen. She suddenly turned and met his eyes.
“You took almost an hour”
“I was trying to get every touch of her away from my body” he replied, crossing his hands as he leaned on the frame.
She smiled and looked away, facing the food.
“I want to open a restaurant” she said.
“Really?” he asked, walking in.
“Yeah, I think I have saved enough to do that” she said, and he hugged her from behind.
“I love that vision, you have been planning for it” he said, and she nodded.
“I will support you in any way I can” he kissed her neck.
“I believe you, baby” she smiled.
“You will name it Lamon”
“What’s that?” she asked.
“Combination of our names, Landon and Manon” he said, and she giggled prettily.
“You are so funny” she muttered.
“I’m hungry”
“Almost done cooking”
“I’m not talking about that” he said.
“Don’t even think about it pervert, after eating you are going to sleep” she said and he frowned.
“I can’t even touch the milk factory?”
“No touching, no s*cking tonight, a punishment for allowing that girl to come close to you, I hope she didn’t kiss you?” she faced him.
“No!! But I took my bath” he said.
“Still not enough” she said, and he groaned.
*
The next morning, a knock came on the door and Nathan was the one who opened the door to a strange face.
“Good morning” Nathan said cheerfully.
“Good morning” Mindy smiled, and Nathan looked at her.
“Oh! I’m Josephine’s bestie” she said.
“You must be Mindy right? Pascal told me about you” he asked.
“Yes and you are Nathan, wait! You are Nat X right?” she asked.
“Yes” he replied and she gasped.
Mindy hugged him immediately, taking him by surprise.
She quickly broke the hug.
“Don’t me, I was so excited, I started following you after watching your performance video, you are so good, I’m a fan, not I’m your air conditioner” she said at once, and Nathan started laughing.
“Pascal was so right about you, you are full of energy, come in please” Nathan smiled, and she came in.
“Your girlfriend is so pretty”
“Thank you, Mindy” he smiled.
“Where is Pascal? There’s something he needs to know”
“In his room” he replied.
“Thanks” she said and walked away.
Mindy entered Pascal’s room and she gasped shockingly.
“Pascal” she called, and he looked up slowly. He was looking so sick, pale eyes and dried lips.
“Why are you becoming this way?” she almost started crying.
“Mindy” he called.
“I’m sorry I didn’t come early to see you but it hasn’t been easy on Josephine, she is not herself anymore, she is becoming sick too”
“She broke up with me”
“She had to because of you”
“Me? How?”
“She agreed to break up with you so you can come out of jail, you would have been in jail now so she had no choice, she is still in love with you, she doesn’t have anything to do with Laurent, her father is controlling her” she replied and explained everything in detail to him.
“Why did she lie to me when I asked her?”
“She was afraid to tell you, it was hard for her to say it, I know you are angry but I don’t think you should be here, you can’t be sick, she still loves you so much”
“Explaining everything to him would have been better, Pascal is the most understanding person I have ever known on earth, so where are we to start from?” Nathan said at the door.
“Trying to get evidence on how the bag got into his room”
“Josephine should be ready to face this fight just like Pascal is, I don’t blame her, she did what she did to protect him but she should have inform him”
“What are you saying?” Mindy faced Pascal.
“At least I now know she’s still in love with me but we have to tackle this first” Pascal replied, and they nodded.
JOSEPHINE’S HOUSE*
She was sniffing as she stared at the picture of Pascal on her phone. It was a picture of him sleeping in bed. She took the picture when he was still sleeping in the morning. She has been staring at the picture for an hour now, missing him crazily.
“I hope you will forgive me baby, I’m deeply sorry” she said.
“I can’t love another guy apart from you, I’m sorry” she said as her tears poured.
She was hurting more than she could ever imagine it to be. Staying away from him was making her go insane but her father’s words kept holding her back.
Going back to him will mean putting him in trouble and she can’t stand that.
An idea came into her mind, and she came down from the bed.
She started rushing downstairs but getting there she met Mindy coming in.
“Bestie” Mindy called.
“I have an idea, I will go to Pascal and explain everything to him,we will run away to a far place” Josephine said.
“I already told him and running away is not the best option, he’s using the drug scandal to manipulate you, we are going to investigate how the bag got into his room”
“What did he say? He h@??s me now right?” Josephine asked.
“Come here” Mindy pulled her into a hug.
“We need to find a way to handle this, Pascal doesn’t h@?? you, you got the most understanding boyfriend in the world, you were just a coward” Mindy said, and she smiled, hugging her tightly.
They were still hugging when the doorbell rang. Josephine broke the hug and she walked to the door with Mindy. She opened the door and a guy’s face popped up.
“Who are you?” she asked.
“I’m here to deliver this” the guy replied, and Josephine glanced at Mindy.
“What is it?” she asked.
“A dress” he replied.
“Who sent it?”
“Chairman Laurent” the guy replied.
She took the package from him, he smiled and went away.
“Your father sending you a dress, what is he up to now?” Mindy asked.
Josephine was about to say something but she saw a note on the package so she took it.
“He’s hosting a party and he wants me to attend” Josephine said.
“Attend the party and see what he’s planning” Mindy said, staring at her.
“Okay” Josephine said.
*
Laurent was smiling as he kept smoking in the living room. Donna came out of her room and walked downstairs.
“I’m going out” she said.
“Where are you going?” he asked.
“None of your business” she replied and started walking out.
Laurent stood up and went after her, he grabbed her hand and immediately she turned, he smacked her face so hard.
“How dare you talk to me in that way?” he yelled angrily.
“Do you really love me?” she asked.
“Don’t ask me that bullshit” he said and moved away from her.
“If you are leaving this house then don’t come back here again” he said seriously, and went back to the couch, he started smoking again.
Donna held her cheek, feeling the sting of his hard slap on her face.
She was feeling angry and jealous after hearing his conversation with his father concerning Josephine. She just wanted to go out and free her head. She loves him so much but he can’t see it.
She can’t even stop loving him after everything he has done to her, she doesn’t even care if he hits her. All she wants is his love.
She walked to the couch and sat down slowly beside him.
“I’m sorry, please” she begged, folding her lips.
He continued smoking without looking at her.
“I’m sorry” she said, touching his hand, but he didn’t react.
He suddenly grabbed her hand.
“Come with me, for being disrespect, I’m going to punish your p@zzy” he said pulling her up.
Donna smiled, getting wet immediately.
7PM*
The chairman even sent makeup artists to doll Josephine up. She was looking like a goddess after the makeup artists were done.
They walked out of the room and Mindy faced her.
“Are you sure your father is not going to sell you out?” Mindy jokes.
“Stop it” Josephine said.
“Time to go” the driver who was sent by the chairman said by the door.
“Let’s go” Mindy said, and Josephine nodded.
They walked out of the room together and entered the expensive car that was already waiting.
“I hope this is not a setup” Josephine muttered, she took her phone and started calling Pascal but he didn’t pick..
“Who are you calling?”
“Pascal”
“You expect him to pick your call? Meet with him and talk things out with him after this party, do that tomorrow” Mindy said.
PARTY HALL*
Only important personalities and rich business men and women were invited to the party. The hall was already filled up.
Expensive cars were lined up outside the building, showing the riches and luxury around the place.
The music was playing, and people were mingling around.
The car stopped in front of the hotel and the door was opened immediately.
Josephine and Mindy came out of the car.
They walked to the entrance and the guards at the door bowed before making way for them.
Immediately they stepped inside and all eyes fell on them, everyone started talking about Josephine’s dress and her beauty.
“Your beauty is posh” Mindy said.
Josephine suddenly saw Laurent and a frown fell on her face.
“What is he doing here?” Josephine asked.
“I’m suddenly feeling uncomfortable” Mindy said.
The chairman came there and started greeting the dignitaries, after that he walked to Josephine and took her hand, smiling at her.
“Good evening sir” Mindy greeted.
“Mindy, how are you?” he asked.
“I’m fine”
“Come with me, daughter” he said and took her away.
“I don’t think things will go well, he’s planning something” Mindy muttered.
Chairman took Josephine to the stage, and everyone faced him as he took the microphone.
“I greet everyone for coming, I feel honored, here’s my daughter, many of you might not know she is my daughter” the chairman said proudly, and everyone started clapping.
“I want to announce specially that she would be getting engaged to Laurent Lawrence, they will be exchanging engagement rings” the chairman said.
Mindy and Josephine’s eyes came wide,and she faced the chairman immediately.
“What do you think you are doing father?” Josephine asked.
“You don’t have any option, you agreed to do what I want, if you say no, I will send that brat to where he belongs” the chairman thr_@tened and Josephine swallowed.
She started shaking as Laurent came out and started walking to the stage.
Her eyes got filled with invisible tears as she stared at him.
Josephine darted her eyes to where Mindy was but she wasn’t there anymore.
So this is the reason her father was acting so nice earlier, if she had known.
The rings were brought, and Laurent stood before her.
“Go on” the chairman said,her heart started beating fast as Laurent took the ring. He was smiling as he stared at her. Finally he’s going to get what he wants.
Her legs were shaking and that moment she made up her mind to run away.
Laurent took her hand and was about to insert the ring into her finger when a punch came from the side of his face.
He fell on the ground and the person came to view. Pascal.
Everyone gasped, and the chairman’s eyes weren’t exceptional.
“Pascal” Josephine muttered shockingly but a big smile appeared on her face immediately.
Pascal bent and picked up the fallen ring.
He looked at Josephine and took her hand, he inserted the ring into her finger instantly.
“What!!” the chairman staggered, and everyone’s eyes widened, Laurent fell on his butts again.
*
TO BE CONTINUED.