EMPIRE HIGH SCHOOL - Season 2 Episode 16

?Katherine’s POV ?

I opened my eyes slowly when I heard a beeping sound close to my ears. It was my cellphone! I rubbe-d my sleepy eyes and sat up reluctantly. Feeling relieved after the long awaited WAEC

Examination was over. It ended last two weeks. EHS Ss3 students were free to do what they wanted. And We all hoped for Best Results!

Now I had all the time to sleep!

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I reached out for my phone and swiped the screen to unlock it.

A Message from Jeffrey!

“Hey Babe! I hope you know how much you mean to me! You are quic-kly becoming the only one for me! I hope that I will soon be the only one for you you too! My Love , I wish I could express

the happiness I have found in spending time with you over the past few months. Getting to know you brou-ght a Dimension to my life that it just never had before. Every time we are together, the world looks a little better and Sunshine a little brighter . I am not exaggerating when I told you that you are the most amazing person I have ever met! Because you have in one way changed the way I see the world. I am a better person, just because I have known you. I’m so glad that your love for humanity matches my own. And I was serious about you joining the Peace Corp! Lols! .

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And ever since our first d@t£, I’ve noticed changes in my world. Everything seems easier and even my parents noticed the changes too. Katie, I get excited at the thought of spending more time with

you because our time together will help me learn more about you. Alre-ady I’m learning that we have so much in common. I enjoyed our differences but I’m happy that we share so many similar

opinions and experiences. Whatsoever difference exist can only broaden our horizons and our Outlook on life. I’ve lost interest in seeing anyone else, Katie because I love you so much!

I can’t wait to see you babe! I hope we can get together today!”

A smile curled on my mouth. A real smile! My heart melted in happiness at Jeffrey’s message to me!

I should call him.

I dialed His number and he picked on the Second ring.

“Hi babe” he greeted

I smiled brightly..like I couldn’t control it. I was so damn happy! Its a good feeling to know that someone loves you! That kind of happiness is beyond this world! To love and be loved!

“I got your message..thanks!” I said

“Do you like it?”

“Of course! And I’m super excited!”

Jeffrey laughed

“I’m glad you like it My love”

“Thanks” I replied

We were silent for some seconds.

I should say something nice to him too.

I needed to tell Him how I feel about him! So I cleared my throat and began to say.

“You are the best b©yfri£ndand you are my world. I want to love you for life but if all this is just one long dream, I don’t mind slee-ping an eternity. You are like a sweet chocolate to me, no matter where you are I will always carry you in my heart. I love you very much”

“I love you too Katie” he said

Excitement in his tone

“Where are you?”

I asked

A knock c@m£ on my be-droom door distracting me from hearing Jeffrey’s response about his location. I guess he heard it too cause he st©pped talking.

“Kate, are you awake?”

My mom asked popping her head in first.

“Yes mom, do you need anything?”

“No but your dad wants to talk to you” she responded

“I’ll be right there” I whispered gesturing to her that I was on phone. My mouth curled ma-king a low sound “Jeffrey”

She got the message and left.

“Is that mom?” Jeffrey asked

“Yes”

I heard him g@sped out on phone.

“Is she there with you now?”

“No she left..Can we talk later plea-se? Dad wants to see me”

“Okay”

“I’ll call you” I said

“I’ll be expecting”

The line dropped on the other end. I moved out of my room to the sitting room.

“Dad”

“Yes dear” he looked up from his cellphone.

“Mom said -”

“Oh! Yes! I asked her to call you” My dad interrupted.

“Where is mom?”

“She’s in her be-droom. plea-se sit down we need to talk”

“Okay”

I settled beside him and his arm c@m£ around my shoulder.

“What are your plans now that you are done with your examinations?” Dad asked toying with my right f!ngers. My head rested on his che-st.

“I’m waiting for my result” I shrugged

“Or..Any plans for me?” I asked him

“Yes..”

“Which is?”

“For you to leave the country and study abroad” he said

What?!

I raised my head to look at him.

Leave the country?!

“Why?!” I questioned in surprise.

My dad arched his brows

“Why? That’s our plans for each of you” he answered

Referring to my brothers.

None of my brothers studied in Nigeria. My parents thinks Nigeria higher education system is biased and not good enough.

This can’t be happening! Studying abroad means..I would have to be ap@rt from Jeffrey! No!

“I want to study here in Nigeria dad” I countered

He gave me a surprised look

I know why he gave me such look. I’ve always insisted in studying abroad like my brothers just to be free from dad’s strictness and rules. But things are pretty different now! Jeffrey is in the picture,

and I want to be with him!

I held his hands.

“Dad, plea-se don’t s£nd me abroad” I pleaded at the verge of tears.

He stared intently at me.

“plea-se dad..I beg you”

He cleared his thorat

“I’m sorry Kate, I alre-ady prepared your papers and your brother in Manche-ster will help you into one of the universities there”

He said cupping my face in his hands.

“And you’ll be able to fulfill your dream of becoming a Lawyer!” He smiled at me

He seem excited about this whole traveling out thing. I was unhappy! Because i knew there was no arguing with him since my papers are re-ady.

“Okay?”

I managed to nod before standing up. I motioned towards my room feeling extremely sad.

I was really going to leave Nigeria? And be away from Jeffrey?

I don’t want to leave but I have no other option than to leave. And I can’t explain anything to dad.

He would be so mad at me if he finds out I don’t want to study abroad and get the best education because I’m in love with a boy.

Minutes p@ssed and a knock sounded on my door. I knew it was my mom.

“Come in”

She popped her head in.

“Can I come in?” She asked

I nodded and she stepped in.

“I’m sorry” she mumbled when she got to my be-d.

“Why didn’t you tell me before now?” I asked

Blinking back tears that threatened to spill anytime soon. She knew dad’s plan and she didn’t tell me about it.

“Your dad asked me to keep it a secret. Actually, he wanted it to be a surprise since you’ve always wanted to join your brother abroad”

She explained

“A surprise? Mom I don’t like this sort of surprise. I don’t want to leave”

She sat on my be-d.

“Is it because of Jeffrey?” She asked

I looked away from her, slow tears burned down my cheeks.

“Kate, we want the best for you”

I nodded in agreement

“I’m not in support of you neglecting your studies because of a boy”

I looked at her

“I know..But can’t I just study here?”

“No your dad wants you to study in the University of Manche-ster”

Oh! I was traveling to UK. It was the same university our first born attended. And he’s currently a lecturer in the university.

“Can’t you talk to dad?”

She shook her head

“Trust me, I tried to talk him out of s£nding you abroad but his mind is made up”

I Buried my face in my palms.

“What do I do about Jeffrey?”

It pains me to be ap@rt from him.

“You can tell him about it” My mom said

“No” I whispered

Telling him means we do have to break up. No! I don’t want to break up! And I hate goodbyes!

“So are you planning on keeping a long-distance relationsh!p?” She asked again

I wouldn’t do that either! Maybe I don’t know!

“No”

“You can’t leave without telling him anything!” My mom said

“When am I leaving?”

“27th of July”

“What? on graduation day?!”

I exclaimed

“Yes”

“What?! so fast?!”

I said with a wi-de eye

Valedictory service is in two weeks time! So I have just 14days to spend with Jeffrey!

“Yes” she answered

This is going to be h@rd on me..and us.

Jeffrey won’t be happy if I break the news to him.

Breaking up would definitely hurt him too. And I don’t want to see him unhappy! I don’t want our relationsh!pto end in choas.

What do I do?

My mom pu-ll-ed me in for a hvg. She held me ti-ghtly and I sobbe-d in her che-st.