Forbidden Passion

Chapter 3

"I really do wish you all would have just put in the effort that you should and you would have all aced this test." Mr. Foss says with a disappointed look on his face as we take our seats in math class.

If there is one thing I enjoy, its watching him share with the class how disappointed he is at our grades.

Mr. Foss begins handing back our papers. I look at my 16% proudly and make "corrections" for the test I deliberately failed. Even with 16% I am not last in this class, I mean how dull can people be?

"If you need any help, please do not hesitate to ask but I recommend you work all on your own." he says then takes a seat at his desk.

I keep glancing at him every five minutes and to my surprise I catch him staring right at me every time I look up, even though he is expressionless.

"Times up. I believe you can pack your things and proceed to your next class." Mr. Foss says, five minutes before the end of class. I quickly pack my things and head towards the door.

"Stay back please, I need to talk to you after everyone leaves."Mr. Foss says to me. I begin to blush because in reality,I feel like Samantha was right and I am getting the attention I want.

"Can you explain to me what is going on?" he asks once everyone has left, with a serious expression on his face.

"Nothing." I say then drag a chair and sit across him.

"Don't nothing me Catherine. I went through your records, your lowest score is 89% and that was 3 months ago. What is going on?" he says

"Maths just isn't for me. Mrs. Taylor used to tutor me and now that she is gone I have no tutor so i'll obviously fail." I lie

"This institution does not allow lecturers to tutor stu-"

"At her house. Private tuitions." I say interrupting him.

"So what are you saying?"

"I am saying I need math tuitions to pass. If it wasn't obvious."

"So why don't you get math tuitions?" he asks suspiciously.

"So why don't you tutor me?"

"Its gonna cost you." he says then smiles.

"Why?"

"Okay you know what, come see me again after your last class and we can arrange something."

"Thank you Mr. Foss." I say then get up and walk out of the room.

After arranging private tuitions with Mr. Foss after class, I walk excitedly to the car.

"Guess whose wedding is in two days mum?" Samantha asks excitedly.

"Uncle Dan Trey only the best uncle in the world." Mum and I say simultaneously, imitating Samantha.

Uncle Dan is my mum's brother and he has decided to finally marry his "baby mama" as most people refer to her as. We are all excited because such events bring our family close together.

"I am starting math extra lessons." I say changing the topic.

"Why sweetheart?" mum asks

"Because she is taking my advice and pretending to be dull in math so that Mr. Foss only the hottest lecturer in the world can tutor her." Samantha says.

"Its none of your business Samantha. Because I need help mum, you should be glad I am doing something about my education." I say.

"Of course I am proud of you darling, so when do you start?" mum says as we get into the driveway.