The Final Year (PROJECT 2.0)

Sail

"Smalls?"

I froze in front of the store i was staring into, believing i was hallucinating but it sounded so clear. So familiar... So daunting...

That damn name.

Only one person calls me by that name, i slowly turned towards the direction the voice came from and i was surprised with the people i saw, and was equally surprised with the blown off expression on their faces.

Akeju, Shadow and Bobola stood few feet away from where i was situated in front of the display windows.

I didn't move from my spot, staring at them with a calm expression on my face but my inside was a tumult.

Akeju gave me a look i didn't understand as his eyes raked through my form, stopping at suggestive places in my body before looking back up to my face. I could have sworn a look of lust flashed in his eyes while watching me as he licked his lips but that must be due to the bright light that filled the mall.

I wore a black skin tight crop top, faded boyfriend jeans and white Nike Air Force. I had on a black bucket hat i had snugged from Tega and a white side bag. For my jewelry, i had on a thin necklace and bracelets.

Yes... I went all out.

I never thought i would see them today of all days.

I took a step back when he stepped forward. He noticed this as a smirk appeared on his face.

"I never thought i would see you here"

He was talking about the fact that i was standing in front of an expensive store, staring at their wares through the display window.

I was actually waiting for my cousin and his friends as they went to get something while i decided to explore, we promised to meet here ten minutes ago and they were no where in sight.

I take a quick glance through my phone, i sent him a message a while ago but he hasn't replied.

Where are you? God dammit!

"Are you deaf? You are trying to play dumb right now?" fear crept into my mind due to the texture of his words.

Why was he here? Shouldn't he be at home recuperating due to his bad leg? From the way he walked, i can see it has healed. His step brother should have broken the bone completely.

"I came here with someone"

"Who?" he asked with a raised eyebrow

"My-"

"She is with me" i practically sang hallelujah when the foreign accent filled my ears, i look to my side to see Giovanni, standing close to me while staring down at the three trouble makers. His height was a plus.

"You?" Jomiloju asked looking between me and the white boy. A look of doubt was glaring on their face. "how?"

He paid them no attention as he turned to me.

"Tolani, are you okay?" i nodded smiling at the fact that he was able to pronounce my name very well.

"And who are you?" Akeju asked, a scary tone accompanying his question.

"I am her friend. And who are you?" He stared him right in the face. Akeju crossed his arms against his chest staring suspiciously at the two of us.

"I am a friend of hers" a funny sound left my lips as i was taken aback by his declaration "Or aren't i?" he asked staring down at me, his eyes daring me to deny him.

I muttered some incoherent words the same time Tega arrived with Yul.

He asked Giovanni what was going on, he briefed him as i tried really hard to avoid the prying eyes coming from my torturers.