A BLIND PUZZLE - Episode 4

“That’ll be all for today. ” Mr Grayson announced as he wiped the board.

Dianne who had her eyes glued to no one but Nelson didn’t care. Since the class started she just couldn’t help but drool at him while he kept answering questions,… Her thoughts however dampened anytime he threw Rosella smiles after getting a difficult question. It seemed like the both were in a competition.

The fact that Rosella didn’t reciprocate the smiles caused a satisfaction in her heart. the best her sister can do for her now is avoid Nelson.

Students started trooping out of the class the moment Mr Grayson left.

Nelson wasn’t Left out. He packed his books and walked out too.

” Earth to Dianne ”
Laura snapped her fingers.

” What?” She rolled her eyes ,getting ready to exit the classroom too.

Taking a seat beside Dianne, Laura started
” Don’t act too serious around me. We’re rounding up highchool soon. Loosen up a bit and smile. “.

” Are you done?”

” You’re leaving?”

” Are you done talking Laura? ”

” Yes?”

” Good. Excuse me.”
Dianne mouthed, finding her way out of Laura’s presence.

Laura , suprised at the stunt Dianne just pully tried to cover up the surprise on her face especially when she saw Joella and Tina coming her way.

” We saw what just happened. Give up will you? She doesn’t like you.”
They giggled filling the empty space beside Laura.

A pained smile stretched on her lips…. ” She’ll like me. She will”
Laura swallowed hard.

If there’s anything one should know, it’s that she’s not giving up on Dianne yet.

********

” Hey. Dianne”.

Dianne frozed at a spot as if dreaming.
That particular voice belonged to only one person.

” Nelson?” Her eyes brightened the most when he approached her.

” Omg Nelson. Have you been following me?’

It would be so glad to hear Nelson saw yes.

” No. Not really.. I just erm… I need a favor from you. ”

” Anything. I’ll do it. ”
She gave him a sheepish smile.

” You have a phone right? Rosella told me you have a phone”

” Yes. Any problem? ”

The words rushed out from her lips.
She couldn’t contain the bubble in her stomach. Was Nelson seriously asking for her number?…

” No. Not at all. I just came to ask for your number.”

” You want my number?” Hearing it from Nelson, she needed to be sure.

” Yes. I wanted toget in touch with your sister Tonight since she doesn’t have a phone yet.”

Her face fell immediately.

” Wait. ”
She paused.

” You need my number, so you can reach my sister…. Tonight?”

” Yes. ” He nods with a genuine smile.

Dianne couldn’t relate how hurt she was feeling. Nelson needs her own number to reach her sister…?

So unbelievable.

” Can I have it?…”

Dianne’s face darkened. So Rosella is the reason he wants her number?

” My phone is down. ”
She bluntly lied.

” But at least…

” Screw you. I said my phone is down. What do you want?”

She hissed bitterly before walking out on him.

She can’t believe what just happened.

Words couldn’t describe how bad she was feeling now. She unconsciously sniffed as her steps became quite unusual.

****
Later in the day, while the triplets took a long stroll to the bus station. *

” What’s this juicy gossip I’m hearing about you and Nelson?”
Roy suddenly jerked the question.

“Who’s that question directed at Mr?”
Rosella asked with an unreadable smile.

” You know it’s you. Everyone knows how you’ve been relating well with him. Don’t try to deny. ”

Rosella couldn’t help but blush hard.

” He’s a family friend. What do you expect? Besides why are you asking me such question? Have you been going around poking your nose in what isn’t your business?”
Rosella threw him a suspicious look and he ruff his hair in a weird Manner .

” Not really. I’m just a magician. And i can tell you two are playing more than family friends.”

” Shut up. That’s a lie”
Rosella cut in immediately.

Dianne let out a scoff making her siblings drift their attention towards her.

” What? Why are you two staring at me like that?” She frowned.

” You just scoffed Dianne. Are you jealous?”

She burst into an hysteric laugh..
” Jealous?.. no way. I have my own boyfriend if you don’t mind. ”

Oops. She lied… She didn’t mean to say that out. And she regretted it the moment she saw the suprised looks on their faces.

” Oh fvck.” She muttered under her breath.

” When were you going to tell us?”

” Who is he?”

” Is he a cupcake like Nelson?”

” How long have you guys been together?…”

” Why didn’t you wait to clock eighteen first before getting a boyfriend. Is he an eye candy?…”

” Stop stop!!! ” She shouted in frustration. Shutting her siblings up.

The two finally shut their mouth up,… But the looks on their faces could tell they weren’t done with questions.

” Can we just go home in peace?”
She argued. Walking out on them.

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Nelsons pov.

” I’m going to ask her out. ”
I broke out to my homie, after parking our bikes beside the house.

” Fvck dude. You don’t mean it. ” He mused,

” I like Rosella. ” I admitted truthfully. I’ve known her since we were way little. I really like her.

” I was thinking you’d never admit that.. ” Eddie smacked my arm playfully.

A small smile creased the corner of my lips.

We got in and the familiar scent hit my nose.

” Home sweet home.”

” Let’s go game. ” He suggested not waiting for my response before running up to my room.

Gaming with him today was something I didn’t really appreciate now. Cause I know he’s definitely gonna go back home pretty late again.

*******

Dianne’s pov.

” Huh ” I snawled seeing the strange number that just text me on Whatsapp.
Might be a random person. I rolled my eyes.

I clicked on the profile and….. No way..

“Laura??”

How did she get my number?.

” Hi.” I texted back. Feeling so not-interested in Whatever she’s gonna say.

Like every evening, I’m alone in the room. I remember walking out on my siblings on our way back.

Well that’s because their chit chat was clearly hitting on my nerves.

So what if Rosella is best acquainted with Nelson? So what if he prefers her to me.
Wasn’t it rather a big blow coming to ask for my number so he could reach my sister.

This feeling hurt so much.
Everybody just wants Rosella.

It’s quite sad because my parents doesn’t make much difference.

Aside that,…

There’s something she needs to confirm.

***** Somewhere in new Jersey. 11;00pm *****

Laura’s pov.

“I said I’m going. ” I eyed biggie who Tried to stop me.

His name is actually rex. but I prefer calling him biggie because of his body size.

” Tonight is not for you. ” He added , trying to desuade me.

” don’t Try to stop me. ” I cocked him a dry smile as I reached for my toy.

” Highschool girl wanna rock tonight. Isn’t your rich boyfriend paying enough bills?”

That Bast.ard..
I pressed my fist against his jaw, Making him stagger backwards.

” Leave my boyfriend out of this. And for your information.,.. I’m done with highschool.”

He tried to fight back but biggie held him back.

“Since when?” He asked. Oh, he doesn’t know?

” Since today.” I replied.

No one said anything,… Rather biggie began mapping out our place for business tonight,.. the guest house.

I held firm to my toy.
It’s been a little while since I played with one of these.