"David, you want me to be your val? How many girls have you asked?" I rolled my eyes.
"Just you," he answered with a worried face. "Or do you have one already?"
"No," I started. "I don't have one because I don't believe in the holiday. Some Muslims practice it, but I don't. Besides that, screw love." I felt relieved after letting a lot of anger escape from my heart.
"Too bad, but I'll take that as a yes."
'What? Was he even listening to me?' Three seconds later, I felt his lips on my right cheek. Damn, they were soft as hell. 'What is happening?!'
He walked away, leaving me confused behind the class door. I was dumbfounded, my brain stopped scrolling, my heart stopped beating... In fact, I wasn't sure of my existence anymore.
"AIRAH." I heard my name and looked up to see Emily and Priscilla in front of me.
"What is this one thinking about?" Emily asked and hissed.
"Aunty, so what did David tell you? He's asking you to beg Ella to be his val, abi?" Priscilla seemed so sure of her answer.
"No... umm... yes... I've actually forgotten," I said, not knowing what to say. "But how did you guys know?"
"He kissed her on her birthday," Emily said.
If I remember correctly, that was last year. WOW!!!
"Her birthday?" Emily nodded affirmatively. "So wait, now Ella likes him." It was more of a statement than a question.
"Well, she claims she doesn't like him, but she's just pretending, jare," Priscilla said as they both laughed.
I didn't know what to say or do, so I just smiled and walked back to my seat.
Boys are stupid.
I was listening to 'August' by Taylor Swift on my tablet, even with the noise, until I felt another tap on my shoulder. It was Saima Jamil, one of my girls since day one of PFC. She's someone I consider a sister, not just a friend.
"I saw you and David," she said with a nasty smirk.
"OK, I swear to God, tell anyone and I'll make you and Hornswoggle share the same height," I threatened. This particular threat is ironic because Saima is very tall and Hornswoggle is a dwarfed wrestler.
"Hehehe," she giggled and sighed. "He also asked Olivia to be his val, and she said yes."
Oh my God!!!
"BUT HE ASKED ME TOO!" I yelled in frustration.
"For real, this boy is a devil. I think I know what you should do," Saima said, stroking her chin. "We'll tell Olivia and do something to him." I smiled in agreement with her plan.
"Follow me to Yaseerah's class." Yassy is Saima's best friend who has also been my girl since our first year. In fact, my school sisters include Saima, Yassy, Temi, Emily, and Priscilla. My bond with these girls is just permanent.
I stood up from my seat and walked out with Saima to the second class after ours, which was Yassy's class. Before we spotted her, she ran to us with excitement on her face.
"David and Ella are together for val," she screamed alone. "Why is no one screaming with me?" she frowned after noticing the awkward silence. She's so cute.
"David is a stupid boy. He asked Olivia and me too."
"Subhanallah!" Yassy exclaimed and laughed out loudly. "Are you serious?"
"Is it funny?" Saima asked rhetorically with a serious face.
Still laughing for some reason, Yassy continued, "So what will happen?"
"I don't know yet 'cause...." I sighed. "I'll deal with him, sha."
I HATE THIS SCHOOL, WALLAHI. 😩
