A Fight For You – Episode 23

A Fight For YoI
(The Black Girl)

By Hossana Isaac O.
(Hossy High School Series)

Chapter 23

Andy

You need to see how my heart dropped with Ugwa when she fell down. I felt really bad. That blow was meant for me. She should be too fragile for Daniel’s tough fist

I bent down quickly and placed my hand under her head then lifted it up a little

Me: Ugwa! Oh my goodness! Are you okay?

Daniel bent down too

Daniel: I’m sorry. I’m so sorry

I was surprised. Daniel apologizes? Wow

She tried to pull up but I held her right arm
Me: don’t worry. I’ll help you up

Daniel : no. Leave her. I’ll help her up instead

I ignored him and pulled her up with him

Me: are you okay?
She nodded

She removed her hand from Daniel and placed it on her jaw then groaned. But her hand was still in mine. I smiled inwardly

Daniel : this is all your fault moron! What were you thinking? How dare you try to do something stupid?

I rubbed my temples. He speaks like he’s my heart. Like he knows what I do and why I do them

Me: this isn’t my fault it’s yours. If you had controlled your temper and dropped your fist then your punch wouldn’t have met her

Daniel : it’s your fault it met her
Me: really? My fault? It’s not my fault your fist landed on her. I’m not a magician, I can’t control your fist

Ugwa: I think I lost a tooth
We both looked at her

Ugwa: no. I didn’t. But I think my gums are bleeding and my inner cheek is injured

Me: I’ll take you to the school clinic
Daniel : no thank you! We’re good without your help! Thanks for nothing

He pulled her. I wanted to pull her back but I found myself letting her go. She wasn’t mine. I had no right to pull her

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Am at Goodwill’s right now and I can’t help but think about her. She was sitting right opposite me that day. That day I was really moody and the day she brightened up.

Goodwill had given me free ice-cream as usual but today, the ice-cream seemed sour and warm. Is it my mouth or the ice-cream?

I stared at the whole shop. Only kids are seated at the corner.

Just then, my black Barbie strolled in. I thought it was imagination but when she looked to my direction and flashed a smile, I knew I was not hallucinating

She took her order and walked to me

Ugwa: HI Andy
I stood up
Me: hey Ugwa

Ugwa: you’re here alone… Again..
I smirked
Me: are you in a hurry?
Ugwa: uhm… no

Before I could tell her to sit, she already sat down and placed the ice-cream on the table

I smiled and sat down.

Ugwa: wanna join me? Oh, you’re already having one

I nodded

Me: how’s your jaw?
Ugwa: since Wednesday? It’s healed up already

Me: that’s good to know

Ugwa : well I gotta go. I have things to do at home.

I was disappointed. I didn’t want her to leave that early. I thought she said she wasn’t in a hurry

Me: okay take care dear
She smiled, took her ice-cream and left. I breathed in and looked at my ice-cream. I took a spoon and dipped it in my mouth.

Today is Saturday. I feel so bored

Ugwa

Anibe wouldn’t let me go and have lunch with Daniel until I got him ice-cream. I told him to tell one of the chefs to make one but he said he wants it from a professional.

I had to go to the ice-cream shop and get it for him. He loves vanilla ice cream and that’s what I got.
I saw Andy and I tried ignoring him but I couldn’t. I just had to go and say hi

I haven’t said a word to him since Wednesday after that incident. Not because I was avoiding him this time but because he was avoiding me.

I sat down and decided to take the ice-cream with him then buy another one and take home but I saw one in his front.
And he seemed dull. I just decided to go because I didn’t want to get late for my lunch with Daniel and I had to give the ice-cream to Anibe

Ever since that punch, Anibe has been treating me weirdly. He laughs at me for no reason and whispers ‘celebrity’ in my ears. Always mocking me because I didn’t want Daniel to hurt Andy. And according to me, two enemies were fighting for me. What a jerk!

When I got home, I quickly gave him the ice-cream and got dressed. When I came downstairs, he was cutting grandma’s nails

I went to peck her
Me: granny. I have lunch with a friend. I’ll be back in two hours

Grandma : okay my love. Take care dear

Anibe: she’s not just going for lunch. She’s actually going on a date with a boy. His name is Daniel. Look at how she’s dressed. If it’s her female friend, she wouldn’t add that extra beauty look

I hit him hard on his back that the sound raced round the room. He winced and held his back

Grandma : haha, take it easy on him

I huffed and walked out. What a tongue-lashing brother.

I entered the car. My driver was already in it. He drove me straight to the hotel where Daniel said. I went to the elevator and went straight up to the third floor.
I walked out and walked through the hallway, looking for room five. I saw it and opened it
It was a restaurant. A classic restaurant with violinists playing a cool slow music

There was a fountain in the middle and the chandelier lit up the room with a golden crisp. The waiters were men, dressed in a suit and tie and carrying orders professionally on their fingertips.
I haven’t been to this kind of restaurant before. Well, not that I didn’t have the money to afford the meals but because I always saw it as a romantic arena. And I shouldn’t go without a date.
And all my former dates were usually at a normal restaurant. Maybe Chinese restaurant, Italian restaurant, etc.

I looked around and saw Daniel sitting with his index finger continuously tapping his lips. He has been waiting for awhile I guess.
My suspicion was confirmed after he checked his watch and sighed

I smiled. I stepped away from the door just in case someone wants to come in. I brought out my phone and texted him

💬look at the door

I then returned my phone immediately. I looked at him as he brought out his phone and read the message. He quickly looked at the door and our eyes met. He sat there, looking at me. I could see his eyes moving round my figure. He then smiled and stood gently, taking gentle steps towards me. He stood in front of me and smiled

Daniel : you kept me waiting

Man! He looks hot!

Daniel

I sat down looking around. This place is better than the last time I came here.

A waiter came and wanted to take my order. I asked for just water for now. He brought the water and I took a gulp and dropped the bottle

I was wearing a red long sleeved shirt with the first three buttons off, showing my chest a little.
My hair as perfect as always was shining under the light.
Not to brag but I know I have the best hair. Black and shiny. And stubborn. Sometimes spiky. But it’s good to the eyes (good to look at)

I stayed there for about ten minutes. No sign of Unugwa. I became impatient. I thought she wouldn’t come but then she arrived.

I was awestruck when my eyes locked on her. She’s really beautiful.

Her dress was a long dark Mermaid Gown that had glitter embedded in it. Her hair was longer, maybe a wig. She packed it to one side of her shoulder, leaving the ends hanging over on her chest down.

She was carrying a golden purse and her finger was glittering because of the rings she wore. One on her index finger, the other on her pinkie

I sat gawking for few minutes before I stood up to meet her

Me: you kept me waiting

She smiled
Unugwa : I’m sorry. I had to do something for Anibe

I nodded and brought my right arm before her. She locked her left arm in it and I walked her to the table

She sat down and placed her hands on the table with her purse on her laps

Me: you look so beautiful…
She smiled

Unugwa : thanks
I signalled to a waiter and he came and took our orders

Unugwa ordered for Peri Peri Chicken sprinkled with little Cheese

I just ordered for Coconut rice. I love coconut. Anything that has to do with it.

Unugwa: I love your hair. It’s so good to the eye

I chuckled
Me: thanks
Unugwa : I wish it was mine
Me: I would cut it all and fix it in your hair

She chuckled

I sighed and looked at her face. Those eyes are sparkling.
Now I know why they say Black is Beautiful

The waiter brought our orders and we began to eat

We talked about so many things. Anything we could just talk about.

Me: Unugwa I wanna apologize
Unugwa : what for?

I cleared my throat
Me: for my temper. I’m sorry for my hot temper. It’s really not helping me anymore. I thought I used to be on top because everyone was scared of me. But now I feel it’s useless.

Unugwa : well… If you don’t like it anymore.. You can just change

Me: it’s not that easy

I sliced the beef on a plate and dropped it on my food then scooped it with little rice and dropped it in my mouth

Unugwa : I know… But, you can still do it if you’re determined

Me: I don’t want to take this punching character of mine to the USA. Or else I’m gonna receive a whole lot of beatings

Her eyes widened
Unugwa : you’re going to the USA?

Me: oh… I didn’t tell you? I’m sorry… Dad said I should go and pursue my career in Los Angeles.

She sighed
Unugwa : since when?

Me: about two weeks now

Unugwa : wow… And I didn’t know
Me: I’m sorry.. It didn’t come to my mind to tell you

She nodded
Unugwa : it’s okay. I understand. So when are you leaving?

Me: he said immediately… But I don’t want to leave yet

Unugwa : you know the earlier you go the better. So you won’t miss out on things. Los Angeles needs a lot of effort to be accepted there

I looked at her face.

Me: I’m going to miss our friendship. Though we weren’t friends for too long. Just a month and a week. But I’m happy we were friends

She chuckled
Unugwa : yeah. And the blow on my jaw. I’d definitely miss you

We laughed and my eyes moved to the angry face staring at us

Agnes!

Gosh, I forgot this is her mother’s hotel

I hope she causes no trouble
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To Be Continued
Written by Hossy

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