Marilyn: A decision between love and hate

Chapter 9

Marilyn's pov

My life was a complete disaster! And to make matters worse, Mr. Louis had just assigned us to groups for the upcoming presentation. I was stuck with Omoshola and Pedro, the two people I couldn't stand. I felt like I was destined to fail.
The thought of working with them made my skin crawl. I was desperate to switch groups, but I couldn't muster up the courage to approach Mr. Louis. The last time I was alone with him, he made my skin crawl. I shuddered at the memory. No way was I going to put myself in that situation again. But I was determined to ace this test, no matter what. I would find a way to work with these annoying group members and come out on top. Nothing was going to stop me
"Guyyy you're paired with Pedro and omoshola"

I jolted by the sudden voice I heard,it was Joyce" joyceee...you need to make ur presence clear before talking"

"How would you notice me when you're clearly in deep thoughts"

I laughed"well...I'm being paired with Pedro and omoshola,what now happened???"
I didn't want it to seem like I wouldn't be do well because I wasn't paired with my friends

"You know how bitter omoshola is and how Pedro feels like "

"Soo????...if they like,they shouldn't read...all I have to do is share the subtopics and everyone would read on their own"

That was actually a great idea because I didn't see myself being in a closed space with two beings who acted like they were mentally deranged

"That's good tho " jolaade my seatmeat who was beside me added" btw...being paired with Morgan and Marvin is not bad"she said and smiled a little

"Let studying not turn into threesome "Joyce said and we laughed

"Ewww please, jolaade get ready to seperate fights of Morgan and Marvin"

"Jolaade don't even separate any fight "Joyce added" before you'll go and be like Marvin,Morgan look at me...this isn't you, they'll now use blow and scatter ur head"

"Who is doing that one?.."jolaade replied and we laughed.
Then I looked out of the window and I noticed ini and Morgan together, near the ss2 block that was beside my classroom
That was weird. I saw Morgan leave the class immediately after the chemistry lesson but I didn't think it was to meet ini
Maybe ..they have a work to do together,why did I even care,Morgan had his life tho

"You're looking at Morgan"Joyce said bringing my attention back

"I was just wondering why he was with ini"

"Are they not head boy and girl"Joyce said and laughed"you're now acting sus o"

"If Im being honest,I know I've seen ini and Morgan on different occasions,not even this session,last session too"jolaade added

Whattt...that took my thoughts back to when ini wanted to speak to Morgan privately,what was Morgan not telling me
Tch...later he'd call himself my best friend.

I almost got angry till I reminded myself it might've not been anything serious but still...I was too curious to know what she said then now. But if I wanted to know,I'd simply just ask right
By the way, Morgan is my best friend and brother,he'd surely tell me

"Well ...that's their business "I said brushing off the topic where as I had concluded in my mind to ask him whatever was going on.

"I'll be going back to my seat,and after school don't bother waiting for me, I'm going to the refectory with Femi"Joyce said and wiggled her shoulder in excitement

"Ahhhh"I exclaimed"give the gist in hostel "

"Okay girlll"she said and walked off.

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As soon as the lessons ended, I rushed out of the classroom and flung my arms around Morgan, who was already waiting outside. But instead of his usual bright smile, his face looked dull and tired. My concern grew as I gazed up at him, my hands still wrapped around his waist.
"My baby, what's wrong?" I asked, trying to coax a smile out of him. But he just shrugged me off, his response curt.
"Nothing." I felt a pang of worry and held his hands, trying to lighten the mood.
"What's wrong, Morgan? You can tell me." But his reply was even ruder, his eyes flashing with irritation.
"I said it's nothing"
My anger issues flared up, and I struggled to keep my tone in check.
"What is even wrong with you?" I hissed, my voice low but audible to the passing students, including his friends, who paused to stare at us.
"Anytime you talk to ini, you start acting weird"
I knew I had said something stupid, and the attention only made things worse.i didn't like where this was going
" are you out of your mind?" His harsh question struck me like a slap in the face, leaving me breathless and heartbroken.
Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes as I struggled to comprehend why he was speaking to me with such venom.
"All I did was ask a question," I whispered, my voice trembling.
My already terrible day had just taken a turn for the worse. I felt pathetic, standing there with tears streaming down my face, but I couldn't help it. Morgan's gaze softened, and he reached out to me. "Marilyn, wait...I'm sorry."
But I was too humiliated to stay. I tried to shake him off, my eyes scanning the crowd of students gathering to watch our scene. "Just leave me alone, Morgan," I muttered, my voice barely audible. But he held me back, his grip gentle but firm. "Look, Marilyn, I'm sorry. It's just....

"Just what"I stormed"you're literally always acting weird after talking to ini"

"Enough with this ini bullshit,don't you realize how crazy you sound, anything we discuss are school matters and do you expect me to be all jolly after knowing about upcoming stress" he scolded back even louder

At this moment,I knew I fucked up,I probably sounded  like a jealous gf"just leave me alone"
I said going back into the classroom,I had immediately lost appetite for lunch,that was really embarrassing.

I had escaped to my empty classroom, my head buried in my arms on the desk.
I wanted to be alone, to escape the prying eyes of my classmates.
I was consumed by regret, wondering why my final year of high school had to start with so much drama and heartache. I had signed up for fun, friends, and memories, not this emotional rollercoaster.
"Ajibola Marilyn," a familiar voice echoed through the room, making my heart skip a beat. I lifted my head, my eyes locking onto Pedro's  face. He sat down on the desk

"What?"

"Whatt??he mocked my voice"did you already forget we are paired for the presentation"

"Ohh..,I was already going to inform you and omoshola on the subtopics we would take"

He looked at me like there was something on my face"you're funny, did you already make yourself the group leader"

I couldn't even process what was happening and what is confusing was that pedroo...was having a full conversation with me

"You're suddenly mute?"

"No...Im not the leader, you can come up with your idea too"

"Well .. sharing subtopics is a nice idea,but there's a problem"
Why was he talking to me like we have been friends for 6 years and counting

"What problem"I said and looked up to him,damn..Pedro is indeed a .... Nevermind,I brushed of the thoughts

"I don't understand chemistry and I'd probably not understand if I study on my own,so you have to help me"

Who the hell did he even think he was" sorry I can't"

"You don't want to lose your precious mark right?"
He said and that reminded me it was a group work

"Tell omoshola that"

"You're smarter obviously and if you're not helping me, then fine,I'm not reading"

Nahhh,this guy is so annoying, what the hell"fineeee...so what's the arrangement"

"Follow me to my prep class ..so we'd study"

"And omoshola?"

"She'd read and give a feedback"

"Okay "I said and bent my head

"You do know it's 2:00 right? instead of crying about your boyfriend...you should prepare for sport practice "

"Whattt "I said and raised my head with immediate effect,but he was already walking out .
What was that about?,did Pedro just speak to me?
It's just a normal conversation...I don't really care
But that was a lie
I did care and I felt less sad.
As I stood up to leave the class room, I realized that our conversation was nothing special,of course it's a normal conversation.pedro only did something to his benefits,why would I even forget that

Morgan in his annoying era😂😂😂
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