A Fight For You – Episode 10

A Fight For You
(The Black Girl)

By Hossana Isaac O.
(Hossy High School Series)

Chapter 10
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Unugwa
When I entered school, I was quite early. No one else was in class so I decided to go to the library. I sat down and began to read the book I was reading yesterday.
It was Peter Pan and I was so engrossed in it, my love for magical stories knows no bounds.

I checked my watch and guessed that Loretta should be in school. I decided to go and check first. When I entered class, few students were already there. I saw Loretta’s bag and I went back to the library to get mine.

From the entrance, I could see that some students were in already. I didn’t look at them, I just took my bag and headed out of the large room.

Few steps from the table where I was reading, I decided to bring out my freedom card from the book I read. I needed to leave the school to get Daniel’s biscuits. Since I wasn’t looking, my legs intertwined and I fell down. I felt a sharp pain in my ankle like a knife separated my joints.

Someone lent me a hand and I took it without looking at the person.

Voice: are you okay?
I looked at the person’s face and raised a brow. I know this cute face, it’s Andy’s.

I nodded

Me : thank you

He gently picked up the book and gave it to me. I took it and looked at him

Andy: be careful
His voice was so gentle, is he always this cool?

I nodded and smiled then gently tried to move away but the sharp pain came back and I yelped and almost fell but he caught me mid air. My breathe seized as I stared at his face

Andy: did you twist your ankle?
His face innocently looked down on mine. I forgot to answer his question but I’m sure I twisted my ankle.
He helped me to stand upright but his hand was still behind me, holding my waist

Andy: take two steps

Like a kitten moving to it’s basket, I obediently took a step and while I tried to take the second one, I winced in pain and almost fell but he held me

Andy: wait. Let me check your leg
He bent down and took my right leg up slowly. His palm was so soft and smooth and his long fingers held unto my leg gently.
He removed my shoe and sock and bit his lower lip
He looked up at me

Andy: your ankle is sprained

I sighed as he wore the sock back and the shoe. He stood up

Andy: can you walk?
Me: I can try

I clutched unto my handbag and took a step with the leg. I knew even before I took it that it was a wrong move. I screamed and lifted up the leg

Andy cracked a smile

Andy: I know you can’t walk. This ankle is badly sprained

I looked to the other students who were staring at us. Andy looked at them, I think he recognized one

Andy: Lucia, can you please help her get to the clinic?
She nodded and came to me

Lucia: let me help you with your bag
I gave it to her and she dropped the book in it

She held me and I placed my hand over her shoulder

Andy: be safe
I smiled
Me: thank you so much

He just nodded and went back to the table

Lucia: let’s go
We began to walk slowly out of the library. When we got outside of it, I saw Daniel approaching. He saw me and ran to us

Daniel: what happened?
Me: I fell and sprained my ankle
Daniel: oh my God. Sorry
He looked at my feet

Daniel: which one? Is it bad?
Me: it’s the right one and yes, it’s bad

Daniel: thanks I’ll take it from her
He took my bag from her and stood where she was then placed my hand on his shoulder.
Me: thanks Lucia
Lucia: you’re welcome

She went back to the library

Daniel: to the clinic right?
Me: yes

Daniel: so why did you fall? You were clumsy?

I hit his head
Daniel: ouch, that hurt
Me: I thought you were a boxer. Why would a simple smack pain you?

Daniel : I box with men with huge muscles and power. Not with ladies who have slender hands that pierce like swords

Me: hahaha. You’re sick.
Daniel: anyway did you get my biscuits?

I sighed, remembering how I got sprained in the first place

Me: dumb dumb. I was getting my freedom card when I fell. I was going to go out of the school so I’ll get them

Daniel : so you’re saying it’s my fault?
Me: yes

Daniel : you should have gotten them from home. So I’m not at fault

I rolled my eyes. You should have bought them yourself, I’m not your messenger.

Did I say that out loud? No I don’t think so

Daniel : it’s really hard walking like this. The clinic is still very far

Me: I really think this school should get taxi to take us round

He laughed and I smiled. I love his laugh, it’s so cute. Even his eyes look like they’re laughing. And man, Daniel has the best hair. So dark and shiny and spiky

Daniel : if I owned this school, I’d surely do that

He stopped walking
Daniel: my back aches. Ouch
Me: if not for your structure, I won’t believe you’re a boxer

He looked at me sideways
Daniel : you want to see what’s easy for me?

Before I could even answer, he stood in front of me and carried me on his back. I screamed and held unto him to avoid falling

Daniel : buckle up buttercup
He began to run fast and I kept yelling. But come to think of it, it was fun

Daniel
Last night I was so happy lying down on my bed and staring into space. I had succeeded in making Unugwa my friend and she was actually fun to be with. She’s my first female friend and I hope life with her would be fun.
Though by dad didn’t come home last night, I’m still happy and can’t wait to tell him.

Now I’m taking her to the school clinic because she sprained her ankle

Me: can I still get my biscuits after this?
Unugwa : is biscuits the only thing you’re thinking about now?
Me: yes
Unugwa : you’re unbelievable

I reached the clinic and I dropped her at the entrance then helped her walk in. I talked to the nurse and she took her to a room to attend to her. I promised to check on her after my class

I left the clinic and just as I was entering the main school building, I was confronted by a witch named Agnes

Loretta
Since I came to school today, I haven’t seen Unugwa. Maybe she didn’t come to school today

I asked someone in class
Me: hey Vanessa, have you seen Unugwa today?
Vanessa : oh, I think I saw her on her way to the library this morning
Me: really, thank you

I stood up, heading for the library when I saw Claire

Claire: Loretta
Me: hey Claire how are you?
Claire: I’m fine. How are you?
Me: I’m fine. Why weren’t you in school yesterday?
Claire: my mom and I went to our province

Me : oh that’s nice
Claire: how is Unugwa?
Me: she’s fine. I’m actually looking for her
Claire: really, let me join you. Wait for me, I’ll drop my bag

She dropped her bag on a locker and told a girl to guard it for her then she came back to me

Claire: let’s go
We headed towards the library, I saw Andy coming out

Me: hey
Claire: HI Andy

Andy: hi
Me: have you seen Unugwa?
Andy: yes
Claire: where is she?
Me: yeah where is she?
Claire: tell us

Andy: hey, I’m trying to talk but you two keep cutting in

Claire chuckled

Me: we’re listening

He sighed and scratched his scalp
Andy: she sprained her ankle..
Me : she sprained her ankle?
Claire: oh my God

He looked at us

Me: sorry, continue
Andy: and Lucia, that girl in class took her to the clinic

He walked away

Claire: let’s head to the clinic then
Me: yes

We then ran all the way there, we entered and asked the nurse to take us to where she was. We were taken to a room and she was sitting on a bed, and a nurse was bandaging her feet

Me: Unugwa
Unugwa : Loretta

Claire: what happened to you?
Unugwa : I fell and sprained my ankle

Claire : sorry
We came to her bed and watched as the nurse attended to her

Unugwa

Loretta and Claire stayed with me awhile before heading to class. I had to stay in the clinic for some hours for the shots I received to work. My feet was badly hurt and the nurse said I might not be able to walk for some days. Truly, the pain from it is too much. I wonder how I fell that it got that bad

I laid on the bed and the only thing that kept me entertained was the tick tick of the clock.

Daniel said he was going to see me after his first class but he isn’t here yet, I really need him to keep me company. Or maybe Loretta and Claire should just drop over or I’ll be bored to death

I began to tap on the bed and hum. I heard footsteps and I immediately looked up, it was Agnes

Agnes: I heard you had a little school accident so I dropped by to say sorry

Her voice was of pure mockery and I’m not so thrilled to hear it, even if it’s the first time I’m hearing her voice.

I didn’t answer her though, I just sat up.

She dropped her bag on a table and walked to my bed

Agnes: how do you feel?
She was putting up a smirk on her lips

Me: I’m better now. Thank you
She cracked and crossed her arms

Agnes: it’s so funny how you think you’ll feel welcomed here

Me: huh?

Agnes: you know what? You’re just lucky. You’re lucky you’re rich if not, no one will accept you here. You’re an outcast and should be treated like one

Me : if you’re trying to intimidate me because of my skin color then you’re going on a futile attempt because it won’t get to me

Agnes : I won’t waste my precious time on you silly. But get this in mind, don’t you think you can rule this school and get everyone around your fingers. You might have stolen my position, but I can steal twist the minds of the people in authority because they’re my people. You’re just a foreigner here

Me: excuse me miss Agnes, I know that. And I don’t think I have the time to claim anything here

She chuckled
Agnes: that’s it. Be a good girl.

She took her bag and turned to go. I scoffed and rolled my eyes.
She turned back and looked at me

Agnes : one more thing, stay away from Daniel. I see you’ve succeeded in making him your pet but, if you know what’s good for you stay away from Daniel. He’s mine

She glared at me and suddenly hit my hurt foot and I screamed loudly. The striking pain began to slice through my whole body and my tears began to drop. You know how bad it is to get hit on the same spot where you recently got hurt, especially a broken body part

Agnes smirked and turned to go then she froze. I looked up and through my teary vision I knew she was in front of a guy

Voice: you just got on my nerves
The voice was Daniel’s and it was pretty angry
I wiped my tears

Agnes : Danie….
Daniel : shut up!!!
He pushed her and she hit the table and fell down. He glared at her and came to me, he placed his hand on my leg

Daniel : are you okay?
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To be continued
Written by Hossy