A Fight For You – Episode 38
A Fight For You
(The Black Girl)
By Hossana Isaac O.
(Hossy High School Series)
Chapter 38
Andy
I sat in the living room, playing a video game on my phone when dad came in, all smiles.
Dad: hey Andy! That’s my boy
He patted me happily. My face was puzzled up
Dad: now you’ve proven yourself. You’re a true Del Solo my son
Me: what… happened?
Dad: your girlfriend’s father called my company. They are finally willing to partner with us
Me: oh wow
Dad: I know it’s your handiwork. I heard Mr Achimugu is very close to his daughter. And I’m sure you made her convince her dad to partner with us. I’m so proud of you
Wow, I did not do any of that
Dad: this calls for a celebration. Where’s my sweet wife?
Me: wow
He happily raised upstairs and I could hear him calling out to mom
Me: wow
I was so surprised all my words turned into wow.
So his company has finally gone back up. With my estimation, we were ahead of Alberto Empire with about 20%. Then they shot up with 30% being ahead of us with just 10% assets.
So now that we’re back, we could possibly get either 10% and be even with them or 20% and be ahead of them
Well, it’s not like I really care but dad is happy and dad’s happiness means no beating for me. And I really want to get the bond going between mom and I. Ever since that Ugwa incident, she has been reserved from me. Sometimes I try to bring up conversations but she just answers with few words and goes away
I think she’s still feeling bad for standing against me. Against the very thing that could make us happy.
But I’m hoping dad can change her mood because when dad is happy, then everyone must be happy along him. It’s not easy to see that man smile
Mom and dad came down the stairs and dad was still grinning from molar to molar. Showing all his dentition
Mom too had a bright smile
Dad: you should be really happy with your son. He’s made us proud
He walked to the bar
Mom: I’m proud of you dear
She kissed my cheek. Wow, what did I even do?
I smiled
Dad: go get some dinner ready my love. We’re going to celebrate this
I chuckled. My love? When was the last time I heard that
I stood up with my laptop
Me: I’m going to drop this
Dad: okay and you should call Ugwa. Make sure she has lunch with us this weekend
Me: I’ll try
I bowed and left. I entered inside and sat on my bed
I called Ugwa immediately
📲hey babe
📲HI luv
📲how are you
📲I’m… fine
I could hear her chewing on something
📲are you eating?
📲yeah. I’m with Anibe
📲oh wow. I’m wanted to ask you something
📲I’m listening
📲did you tell your dad about my dad’s company?
📲no I didn’t. Why did you ask?
📲because he got the partnership and he’s giving me all the glory. Saying I made you tell your dad
She chuckled
📲I didn’t. But congrats to him
📲haha
📲guess who I saw today
📲who?
📲Daniel
📲Daniel… Roberto told me same
📲well he’s back
📲he’s welcome anytime
📲hahahaha
📲well, we’ll talk later babe
📲okay bye, luv you
📲 luv you too
I hung up and dropped the phone beside me on the bed.
So Daniel’s back huh? I hope he doesn’t do what I think he’s gonna do
Unugwa
I entered the school building and met up with Daniel at the lobby. I smiled and walked to him
Me: good morning
Daniel: you look good
I laughed
Me: thanks. How are you doing?
Daniel : I’m good actually
We began to walk towards the class. What Anibe and I talked about last night came ringing back. I have to tell him before he finds out himself
Me: so did you get any girlfriend in the USA?
Daniel : why would I get a girlfriend without yelling you first?
Oops!
Me: well, you could’have. I wouldn’t mind
He chuckled
Daniel : this place has changed a bit
Me: yeah, renovations took place
We entered the class and Loretta was sitting down
Loretta: what?
Me: guess who’s back?
Loretta : the devil? Oh My God!
I looked at Daniel who didn’t even care about what she said. He sat down at the back and I dropped my bag beside Loretta. She pulled my hand and pulled me out of the class
Loretta: (in whispers) the devil is back?
Me: stop saying that?
Loretta: I thought he had gone for good
Me: well he’s back
Loretta: to start throwing fire bolts at everybody again
I sighed
Loretta: Andy’s coming to school today?
Me: no, he’s going to the agency. That’s every Friday, remember?
Loretta: yeah yeah I know
Andy has been a model for the past one month. And he skips school almost every Friday for some photoshoot
Loretta : and here comes the she-devil
She nudged her head towards Agnes who was cat walking towards the class
We didn’t talk to her, she didn’t even look at us. She just entered the class and we heard her stop. We peeped in and she was looking at Daniel who was looking at the desk
She rolled her eyes and sat at her usual seat.
More students began to come and we entered the class
Me: (in whispers) I need to tell Daniel about Andy and I
Loretta : before he finds out himself
I nodded
Loretta : good luck
I smiled at her and walked to the back
Daniel : are you done gossiping about me?
He didn’t look at me
I sat beside him
Me: yes
There was an awkward silence. I didn’t want to start a conversation and I didn’t even have any topic
Well the day was boring. Daniel was just too reserved, always thinking. I even asked what his problem was but he chuckled and said he was okay.
I went home after school and just as I changed and came back downstairs, dad came in looking tired and frustrated
Me: welcome back dad
I took his briefcase
Dad: Unugwa, you’ve really put my company in danger
Me: what?
Dad: do you know that Mr Alberto has been stealing from my AUC treasury?
Me: what!
Dad: he’s been doing that for a month now. I’m going to have to deal with him
Me: this is bad
Dad: I’ll see you during dinner
Me: okay dad.
I handed him the briefcase and watched him enter his room.
So Daniel’s father misused the opportunity I helped him get. Stealing from dad? How unlawful!
Daniel
As I entered my car, Agnes approached me. This witch again
Agnes: HI Daniel. It’s nice to see you’re back
Me: thank you
Agnes : it’s so unfortunate you lost your best friend to your best enemy
Me: I don’t get you
Agnes: what? You mean she didn’t tell you
Me: look Agnes. I don’t have your time
I closed the door
Agnes: Unugwa and Andy are dating. Looks like she betrayed your silly head
Me: what?
She brought out her phone and showed me a picture of Unugwa and Andy, wearing matching outfits and Andy was pecking her cheek. That’s enough for me to believe. That idiot shouldn’t even have anything to do with her
Unugwa
I went to see Anibe. I wanted him to advice me on Daniel’s matter.
As I walked outside, I saw an angry looking Daniel leaning against his car over the second side of the road
I walked to him
Me: Daniel
Daniel : Unugwa! What the hell is wrong with you? Are you crazy? Are you this stupid?
Me: what’s going on?
Daniel : I thought we were friends. I thought you were on my side
My heart raced. He found out already?
Daniel: you’re dating Andy! You’re dating the guy I hate so much! How could you!
Me: I fell in love with him
Daniel : fell in love! To hell with your damn love! You’re a traitor!
He was yelling so much that I wanted to cry
Me: I don’t care about whatever it is you have against Andy. I don’t care. I love him and I’m never gonna leave him. You better go and suit whatever you have against him
Daniel : so you’re choosing him over me?
Me: I’m not. But I love him and I can’t throw him off in the mud…
Daniel : …because you don’t love me
I heaved out a sigh
Daniel : break up with him
Me: you know you’re joking
Daniel : Unugwa, break up with him!
Me: shut up! Just shut the hell up! If you’re so selfish and won’t care about my happiness then get the hell outta my life
He slapped me. I was so surprised that I stood with my mouth agape
Daniel : Unugwa you’re so gonna regret going behind my back to date Andy. And Andy is so going to regret knowing you. I’m going to teach that bas***d a lesson!
He opened his car, entered inside and drove off. I blinked my eyes and watched as his car disappeared into the street. I looked at our house, luckily no one was at the balcony of the house and no one in the house would hear our conversation. Besides, we were standing about five metres from the house
I went back to my car and drove to Anibe’s house. I was trying hard to blink out tears that were blurring my eyes.
I got to his apartment building and entered the lobby
I quickly entered the elevator and went up.
I got to his room and knocked. I knocked again and he opened it
Anibe : whoah you look awful
I glared at him
Anibe: come in
I entered inside and met two Filipino girls sitting and drinking. They looked at me like I was the lady who stole their boyfriends. I looked at Anibe
He passed beside me and whispered ‘not what you think’
I shook my head and walked to the kitchen
One of the girls spoke up
Girl: who was that?
Anibe : someone really important to me
I looked back at them. One of them stood up and walked to him with her hands crossed
Girl: may I know how important she is
Okay, she’s flirting. I thought this dude is done with girls
Anibe : aren’t you interested in the school work anymore?
He asked sitting on one of the red stools. I opened the fridge and brought out a can of Pepsi.
2nd girl : of course we are
1st girl: we just wanna know who the girl is?
Anibe looked back at me
Anibe : I’ll see you girls in school tomorrow
He came down from the stool
1st girl: tomorrow is the presentation
Anibe : look, I can’t help you because you two have been here for the past three hours and all you’ve been doing is to talk about random things and flirt. As you can see, that lady needs attention
They glared at me
2nd girl: whatever
They grabbed their bags and stomped off. Anibe closed his door
Anibe : so why were you crying?
Me: Daniel already found out and he was so angry and yelled at me. Saying I’m a traitor
Anibe : did you pacify him?
Me: I couldn’t.
Anibe : he shouldn’t put all the blame on you. It’s not your fault they hate each other. And Daniel didn’t even tell you not to date him
Me: Daniel doesn’t have the right to control me. I can date whoever I wanna date
He sat down on the couch and I sat beside him
Anibe : I know you care about Andy so much, but I feel like you two are gonna go through a lot and might not be together
Me: I don’t get you
Anibe : I’m just saying, you might reach a time when you’d have to choose between Andy and Daniel
I kept quiet
Anibe : who would you choose?
Me: I don’t wanna think about that
Then I actually thought about it. If I choose Daniel, what will be my gain? Leaving the one I love just to make a friend happy? And what if the friend then falls in love? Will he leave his lover for me to be happy?
Why would I even be happy if that happens?
My phone began buzzing and I took it. It was a call from Loretta
hello Loretta
Unugwa…
She was crying
Loretta what’s wrong?
it’s Andy…
My heart dropped
what? What happened to Andy?
come to Luisa hospital now
Then she hung up.
Anibe : what happened to Andy?
Me: can you drive me to Luisa Hospital?
Anibe : sure
He went upstairs to get his jacket
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To Be Continued
Written by Hossy