Life SUCKS.

Make me the leader.

     The competition was in full swing. We had practiced well for it. My teammates were very cooperative and I was grateful to God. We had done so well we qualified for the finals. We got the desired support from our mates. The desired cheers from my school representatives. The desired applaud from the audience. I was filled with so much confidence. I couldn't wait to help pay my brothers school fees.

    Everything was going so very well. Until,it was almost time for our presentation. My teammates, started to argue back stage and I didn't know how to stop it.

  "Don't you dare raise your voice to me!" Screamed Samuel. "Oh please,you shut up. Do you even know who I am?" Johnson screamed back.
    "I won't let you all of a sudden just decide to claim rights here, okay! You're unbelievable". Samuel whispered. "Oh I see,so we're whispering now? Samuel,don't get on my nerves okay! I don't have your time. I don't even know what Treasure saw in you. You both are just fools".

   "Excuse me! I don't get why your guys are quarrelling,but don't you dare insult my relationship with Samuel". If I wasn't angry earlier,I am now. "Calm down Tress, I don't know what just came over him. But I can handle it. Stay off it", Samuel said pushing we aside gently. "Johnson,oh johnson,as far as I'm concerned you don't mean anything here. The only thing you were gifted with is being a great dancer but at this moment you're abusing the privilege. You can't just come and claim rights. This isn't some kind of debate in school. This is a real thing,and money is involved. Be sensible for once".

   "Wow, I'm so touched. So you have learnt to give boring lectures too right? See Samuel,the last time I checked I didn't ask for your opinion. Just stay clear!"
    "You both ENOUGH!" Mariam a girl in jss3 screamed. "What's wrong with both of you,this is our final competition. I can't believe you guys are fighting over something so insignificant", Olamide a transferred student in Ss1 added. Everyone was obviously pissed off and tired of this situation. The worst part was both of them weren't even listening to us. Samuel wasn't even listening to me. It was like I was cutoff,he didn't even glance at me. I felt hurt,I couldn't handle my own boyfriend.

    "Juniors I don't care whatever your names are. But just because we're participating together, doesn't mean you can insult me. Like who the hell are you! I'm johnson remember? One of our school greatest sponsors. I won't take shit from any of you".
     Samuel sighed,it seems he was also tired of his rants. "I know we haven't really had that good friend or classmates relationship,but please I beg you let this drama end. I'm tired,I'm literally begging". Sofia who had joined us backstage to cheer us up said calmly. I looked at her and she winked at me. Who winks at this point in time? But then I processed everything and I finally understood. Maybe we just needed to talk to them gently.

   "Yes Sofia is right. I beg you both. Atleast if you want to fight,do that after we win. We have put in so much effort. Don't ruin it please". I said hugging Samuel sideways.
   "Treasure just leave me alone. I have been tolerating him for so long now. Not anymore!", Samuel said peeling my hands off him. He didn't use my nickname! He was very angry. He only called me Treasure when he was being serious or very annoyed. I didn't know what to do. This was the very first time he was pushing me aside. He hasn't ever done it before,no matter how angry he was. It seems he has reached the point where he just couldn't play along anymore.

  I knew he disliked johnson but I never knew he could actually be this pissed at him. I didn't know what to do to end this quarreling. My head is starting to ache already. I'm just glad they haven't started hitting each other.
     "Okay,for peace to reign. Just make me the leader. I want to be the one to hold the cheque after we win". Johnson said, atleast he seemed calm but Samuel wasn't having any of it. Samuel started laughing. I didn't understand what was funny in all of this. I looked around and everyone was confused except Johnson who looked like he couldn't take it anymore.

   "You won't kill me", he laughed more. "What an expensive joke. You leader? If anyone wants to be the leader certainly not you. You have an ugly attitude and you obviously don't deserve that position. I don't either!".

"I'm tired of your insults. And I refuse to exchange words with you anymore! It's either I'm made the leader or I don't dance. You have to pick one. And you know how important I'm right?" Johnson said smirking. Oh no,what I dreaded was about to happen. He was trying to back out. We need him to stay. I need the money too. "Johnson please I beg you,don't. Okay you can be the leader. I mean..". I was interrupted by Samuel.

"You mean nothing Treasure. What's his problem? All of a sudden he wants to be the leader? I thought he didn't need the money. Oh I get, daddy finally freezed your account?" Samuel said in a mocking tone. Oh God please save me. He wasn't making anything better. He was just adding fuel to the already heated fire.

  "So now you're going into conclusions? Just because I decided to be kind and participate so that your girlfriend won't starve? She looks like she needs the money. I only asked for the honor to receive the cheque when we win and you're being dramatic?".

"Dramatic you say? You're the one making so much noice here Johnson".  "You know what,fuck being kind. I'm out of here, I wish you guys luck". Johnson said and began walking away. Oh no,it has happened I mentally screamed.
     "Get out! All you can brag about is your talent afterall. We can do well without you. You're not needed. I can't wait to laugh at you when we finally win without you", Samuel shouted,it was loud enough for the director backstage to look at us. The director headed towards us and demanded we kept quiet. I was about to go after Johnson when Samuel made me choose between him or johnson. I obviously stayed back and within me I knew we have lost already. The only way of making a huge amount of money snatched away just like that. I sigh and wait with the others for us to be called on stage.