A novel of salvage high chapter 30
Keisha POV
I woke up the following morning, and get dressed for school. I looked at my face in the mirror and found myself applying face powder. I don’t understand why I’m doing this, I barely made an effort after rubbing my body lotion, but this time, I felt like my beautiful face should be treated with care.
“I should have bought a face cream.” I thought, looking at my face.
I don’t understand why I’m being so girly like I found a new boyfriend, that’s my usual routine whenever I start dating, I take caution for a day before returning to my real self. But that’s not the case today, I’m not dating anyone, but why is my appearance such a big deal? It only means one thing, my heart is already opening again for someone else. I should have known after kissing Alex yesterday which was unlike me.
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I went to the dinning to join the others, and as we dig into our meal, my stepfather cleared his throat to start a conversation.
“I don’t want to scare you kids with this, but I just feel it’s right for you all to know the progress so far. We already got a petition.” He said, and we all looked at him.
“Why is she doing this?” Stef muttered, and we all looked at him.
“Stef, what did you say?” My stepdad asked, obviously excited.
“Why is she filling charges ? When she already got her divorce?” He asked, and my stepfather let out a sigh.
“I’m as confused as you, but we have to face it.”
“Let’s go, Keisha.” Stef muttered, and stood up.
“What? But I barely ate anything.” I complained.
“See you at school.” He said.
“No, no, no. Let’s go.” I shouted, and forced few slices of bread in my mouth.
“Do you want to pack lunch to school?” Queen teased, and I glared at her before running after Stef.
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Stef and I arrived at school, and I saw Gabriel’s car in his parking space which means that he is already at school.
Stef went to his locker, while I found my way to Alex paradise. I’m going to ask him to order in breakfast for me, I can’t believe I left home with an empty stomach just because I want to ride on a bike. If that repeat itself again, I’ll stand up to my ego, and ride my bicycle to school while exercising my joint the process.
I got to the doorway and I heard mention of my name, and I stopped to eavesdrop wondering if he wants to gist his friends about the kiss.
“Gosh! He is going to tell them how I kissed him.” I almost cried.
Being in a circle of male friends all my life made me understand them. My friends are fond of teasing any girl they go on dates with, talking about how their kiss went, and they will even gist us if they went beyond a kiss.
“It’s over.” I lament, and paid attention to eavesdrop. If he is going to tease me, I should hear it at least since I’m already there.
“Do you think I’m that narrow minded?” I heard Gabriel shouted.
Now I’m curious. They aren’t talking about me, but why did I feel like I heard my name earlier.
“Then how did Melanie find out?” Alex fired back.
“How am I suppose to know? And besides why will I deny it if I did?” Gabriel said.
“Relax, man. Melanie must have eavesdrop and find out somehow.” Jeremy said.
“You are right, she must have eavesdrop and find out somehow.” Alex muttered, and I had to pay attention to hear it well.
“Come on, we must talk to her if not she will go around telling everyone. The moment those Bees find out, then the whole school will know that your relationship with Keisha is all a dare.” Gabriel said, and I blinked my lashes, hoping I heard it wrong.
“What?” I muttered, and paid attention.
“Yes, everything began from a dare. My confession to Keisha and everything, it was all a dare.” I heard Alex said, and my jaw dropped.
I should have known better, why would he develop feelings for me out of the blues? He was all a dare, a dare to get back at me. It was his way to make me get his revenge on me. Turns out Chris was right after all.
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I went to the restroom in tears wondering why I was heartbroken. It’s not like we are in a relationship. I was gullible to think he will change for me. Alex and his friends are all spiteful, and I should have known better.
I wash my face and looked at the mirror. Heartbreak is really not my thing, I have dated people, and we always breakup on good terms, or I rather end it with them however I please. I have never allowed myself be heartbroken by anyone before, not once, not ever.
“You can do it, Keisha. You are a strong girl.” I said, but I doubt if I could really do it. Alex indeed wrong to far for a dare, he toyed with me and there is nothing I can do about it.
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📌 Alex’s POV 📌
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I couldn’t sleep all night, and when I get to school the following day, I confronted Gabriel upfront. His bigmouth is surely going to cost us our friendship this time. But he denied the accusations, he denied it all and I believed him. I’ve known him too well, so I’m aware that he can’t lie about it. He could rather admit to his mistakes and apologize once he realized that he was wrong.
I let out a sigh, and intend to put an end to it all. I can’t keep deceiving myself that everything was a dare when it obviously not. I love Keisha, but I was too scared to admit it. I was terrified at the thoughts of getting rejected, but the fear is gone now, so it’s best I put an end to the d@rm dare.
Yes, everything began from a dare. My confession to Keisha and everything, it was all a dare.” I said, and they both looked at me. “But not anymore. I admit, I truly have feelings for Keisha so let’s end the dare now. I don’t need your car, Gabe, and you can save your kidney as well Jeremy. I’ll sponsor the trip, so let’s end it.” I said.
“Yippee.. I saw this coming, you are a man now, Alex.” Gabriel said, and embraced me.
“Get off me.” I shouted, and pushed him away.
“I’m rooting for your new found love, Alex. We got your back.” Jeremy said, and pat my shoulder.
“The both of you aren’t helping.” I said, and jabbed his hands off, before heading out.
“Where are you off to?” Gabriel asked.
“To find my woman.” I said, and waved at them.
“Go lover boy.” They both teased after me.
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I went out to the parking lot, and eye searched for Keisha brother’s bike, I found it and smiled to myself.
“She is already in class.” I muttered, and hurried to back in.
I saw her on my way to class, and I surprised her by embracing her from behind.
She released from the hug forcefully, and slapped me.
“Goodness, Keisha. It’s me.”
“What if it’s you? Are we in a relationship? What gave you the rights to hug me as you please?” She fired, her face burning in anger.
“Keisha, did I do anything wrong?” I asked, in confusion.
I thought our relationship could improve today, but this drastic change is never in my imagination.
“Look. After our supposed date yesterday, I realize that you aren’t just my type. No matter how long you try, it can’t just work. So quit this now, I don’t want to give you false hopes.” She blurted, and my face fell.
“Keisha, you don’t mean this.”
“Believe whatever, I’m done with you, and your friends. Relay my message to them.” She blurted, and turned to leave; but I dragged her back.
“The kiss, why did you kiss me so passionately yesterday only to say these now?”
“I was just caught in the mood. You were seated next to me, and my gaze fell on your lips, nothing more.” She blurted, and I felt a pierce in my heart.
“Caught in the mood?” I repeated. I remembered using that line to justify my actions with my friends the last time, so there is no way I’ll fall for that.
“Yeah. And I regretted right after. You are a bad kisser, and your lips stinks.” She lashed, and I made a fist controlling myself from exploding.
“I want you to repeat that, after this.” I muttered, and kissed her; but she slapped me and spit saliva to my face.
“Accept it, Alex. I just rejected you.” She blurted, and left. Leaving me broken.
I stood there helplessly unable to move my feet’s untill my friends showed up.
“Man, I saw you talking to your woman, are you official now?” Gabriel teased, and hit me playfully; but Jeremy gave him a warning look - he was quick to read the mood.
“Did you two had a fight?” Jeremy asked.
“What are you saying?” Gabriel said, and looked at me. “Wait! Did you really fought?” He asked, with wide eyes.
“No, we are official now. Officially enemies.” I muttered, within clenched teeth and they both gazed at themselves before looking at me.
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📌 Keisha’s POV 📌
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Lashing at Alex and supporting it with that resounding slap and spitting at his face really made me feel better. I should have done that for a long time, I should have done that from the start, but it’s better late than never.
I thought I was good at acting until now, he is so good at feigning everything, manipulating others and faking his affection. The hurt on his face and everything all looks so real. But I refused to be swayed, he was winking to go any length to win his date, and he is doing a good job with that.
It’s best I made it look like I dump him, I’ve to make it seem like he loose the dare. I refuse to confront him for about the dare, and make him laugh at me.
I went to my locker to take the books I need for today’s class when we heard a broadcast, and I let out a sigh, wondering if the sudden announcement is regrading the coming midterm examination.
“I just have to confess, right?”I heard, Alex voice from the broadcast, and everyone become confused, and we paid attention to hear the rest, wondering what it was about.
“That’s Alex.”
“It’s Alex.”
“What’s this about?”
I heard students mumbling, and the broadcast continued.
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“And you will also get her to accept your feelings.” Gabriel said.
“Why are there so many conditions? I thought you just wanted me to confess?” I whined.
“Come on, I can’t risk my car for a mere confession. You could just blurt it out and disappear. That’s no fun.” Gabriel whined.
“Save your car and quit the dare. Because she purely has no feelings for me.” Alex said.
“Then make her do.” Gabriel said.
“You must be kidding me. Do you think Keisha is as easy as the girls you dated?” Alex asked.
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By the mention of my name, I stated to under the conversation, and all eyes feel on me.
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“But you have confidence in yourself. Where did all that go?” Gabriel teased.
“One month, make her accept your feelings in a month.” Jeremy said, What? You didn’t glare at Gabe that way.” He whined.
“Those words are rich coming from someone that never last long in any relationship. You could only date Ella.” Alex blurted, and they both chuckled.
“Are you still funding the trip?” Gabriel asked, winking at me.
“Keep your keys, and I’ll save my kidney as well. That dude has no confidence in himself.” Jeremy teased.
“I don’t need your kidney Jerry, but you will give me the money worth.” Alex
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I made a fist, and I felt like the whole world crumble on me, everyone pointed their fingers at me, and started grumbling words.
👤”I knew it, it was all too sudden.”
👤”So, it’s just a dare. Shame on her.”
👤”She is too fo0l of herself.”
“Are you.” We heard Gabriel voice saying before silence followed.
“This is indeed the worst revenge ever.” I thought, and tears slid down from my face.