My Crush My World

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Michelle's POV

It was Monday, and I was sitting in class, trying to focus on the English teacher’s words.

“In our next class, we’ll discuss a new topic,” she said, gathering her notebook and textbook before leaving the room.

As soon as the bell rang for break, I started packing my books when my phone buzzed. It was a notification from Temilade’s school blog.  I was about to ignore the notification and do something more productive, but the headline caught my eye.

Miss Latest News

Benjamin Fever 🥰💔🥵😢

It's a shame to see all the girls in this school forgetting why they're here, chasing after a boy who will use and dump them like old clothes. Benjamin changes girls like he changes his dirty socks—once a week 🥵.

What a pity.

Hold on to your seats, folks, because I’m about to make a grand announcement. You know, rich people love a grand entrance.

So, let’s give a warm round of applause for the school’s latest couple

Benjamin and Natasha!

Woo-hoo! 
👏👏👏👏 
🎉🎉🎉🎉

Yes, you’ve seen them together, so it’s obvious they’re dating. But what about Clara?

Benjamin’s supposed "secret girlfriend."

He dropped her to date Natasha without even breaking up with her. Classic Benjamin.

I feel for Clara. It’s sad to see her heartbroken over him 🥺🤧.

Anyway, that’s the scoop from Miss Latest. Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to like!

Xoxo 😜

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**Hvirus:** Not surprised at all. 
**Chichi:** Same here. Just feel bad for poor Clara. 
**Ella:** Me, just passing by 🚶 
**Badbebe:** Natasha deserves all the hate. She knew Benjamin and Clara were a thing 🤬.

**Kiki—replying to Badbebe:** I think Natasha didn’t know. She’s too proud to care. 
**Richie—replying to Badbebe:** Natasha’s all about status. She’d do anything for popularity. 
**Milka—replying to Richie:** I can’t stand Natasha. So arrogant. Wish Benjamin would just crush her toxic heart. 
**Prisca504:** Lol, so many haters here. 
**Mira:** For real 🤣😅 
**Denis:** Temi, find something meaningful to do. And Benjamin, stop playing these girls. 
**Gigi:** Wahala no dey finish, sha. Musa don see plenty for gate. 
**B22:** True that 🤣🤣🤣 

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I couldn’t read all the comments, or I’d miss the break entirely. But I wasn’t shocked. I’d seen enough boys like Benjamin.

“Hi.” I looked up to see Melody smiling at me.

“Hey,” I replied, returning her smile.

“Looks like everyone’s reading that,” Melody said, glancing around. True enough, most people were absorbed in their phones.

“Are you heading to the cafeteria?” she asked, and I nodded. We left together.

The cafeteria was crowded, and the only empty seat was at a table with Christabel. I bought a meat pie and Fanta, while Melody got yam and egg sauce.

“Mind if we join you, Christabel?” Melody asked. Christabel nodded, barely looking up from her food.

“That Temilade update is something else,” Melody said, eating her food as I took a bite of my meat pie. Christabel was focused on her spaghetti.

“I’m not surprised,” I shrugged.

“I feel bad for Natasha. Those comments were harsh,” Melody said.

“Why feel bad for Natasha?” Christabel suddenly spoke up, surprising both of us. She usually kept to herself, and everyone at school labeled her the ‘weirdo.’

“I mean, why pity someone who doesn’t care about others’ feelings? What about Clara? Shouldn’t we feel sorry for her instead?” Christabel continued, her tone blunt.

I was stunned. I hadn’t expected Christabel to be so outspoken.

Silence fell over the table as we looked at her.

“Sorry,” Christabel mumbled, quickly grabbing her water bottle and leaving the table.

“I think she’s right. If Natasha is selfish, she doesn’t deserve anyone’s pity,” I said.

“I know, but… I can’t blame Benjamin. He’s just so cute,” Melody said, blushing. I paused mid-bite and looked at her.

“Stop it,” I said, laughing as I went back to my meat pie.