The Final Year (PROJECT 2.0)

COLE

This chapter is dedicated to Princexxy2009.

She did not let me rest 😂😏

"You are too stiff, are you sure you are breathing fine?" Theresa asked me which made me give her a crossed look.

"I'm perfectly fine" gritting out in annoyance. Ignoring the noisy chatter and over bearing laughter around us.

"You need to relax, your shoulders look tensed and it looks like your blood circulation is being cut off..." She deadpanned.

"Thanks for pointing it out" I scoff, taking a sip of my drink again as my eyes flutter around the room full of people.

Rich people that care only about themselves and what they will gain. I swallow the bile in my throat again. I don't know whether I'm truly unwell or it was the repulsion i had towards these people that is making me react this way.

"Tolani, no one forced you to come here" she revolted after seeing my demeanor towards everyone since I got here.

"It would be an insult if i had turned down her invitation!" I snapped which caused her to give me the evil eye.

Mrs Cole, gave me a special invite to an after party to celebrate the new gift she just acquired, and guess the new gift.

Saint James College.

Mr Shubomi Cole bought the school in her name from the founders. He dissolved the school board and council after buying it in his wife's name. This afternoon, he inaugurated a new board of qualified men and women to take charge of the school with Mr James, our Civic Education teacher as the principal while Mrs Teniola Cole is the sole proprietor.

Shocking right? I know....

He wanted to change the school name according to what i heard from Theresa but Teniola Cole won't allow such. I won't be surprised if he changes it to her name.

After the successful inauguration, she was having a small party in which she invited me as i am one of the best students and the supposed valedictorian. Who am i to say no to her invitation.

"A quick heads up, he is in here. Somewhere..." She said with a smirk as i glared at her to shut up. She snickered before looking at the stage where a man is giving a speech.

I caught sight of Teniola Cole, with a flute of champagne in hand standing elegantly beside her husband. They seem to be in their own world as they talk animatedly between themselves.

I was amazed at how free he was around her. He was a big contrast to the no nonsense man i saw and heard of. They kept on talking before she gave him a breathtaking smile, patting him on the cheek.

Awwwnnnn... Wow, their love for each other is so real and something to be jealous of. You can see and feel it around them. He looks like a small boy in love.

I look away shaking my head. Akorede wants that but i don't know if that will be possible with us.

"Good evening ladies" I turn around to see the younger version of my ex boyfriend. He was dressed in a blue shirt tucked into his black slacks, with black suspenders and dress shoes.

Looking sharp and smart, he had his hands in his slacks pocket while staring at me. I haven't had a real conversation with him, although he is civil and polite to me whenever we meet or see in school.

Why do I suddenly feel intimidated by a boy younger than me?

"Iremide? I will lie if i say I'm not surprised to see you" Theresa, forever the blunt one pointed out. The boy only let out a little smirk that gave me serious goosebumps due to it being a replica of someone i am trying so hard to forget.