K.C Philips

Chapter Four

K.C went to the car park to wait for his driver, Mr James, who was arriving with his outfits for both the valedictory service and prom.

11:24 AM.

He was running out of patience. Then, a grey Toyota saloon car pulled up not far from him. K.C went to the window facing the driver. Mr James wound down and motioned to K.C to step back. K.C obeyed. Mr James stepped out and began to talk to K.C.

"Welcome, Mr James. I hope the clothes are ready." K.C said.

"Haba, K.C. I mad? The clothes dey for back seat, make I bring am", Mr James said in pidgin English before going to the back seat. He opened the door, took out the clothes and handed them to K.C. He observed K.C taking a good look at the outfits, then he continued.

"Oga Philips talk say say he no go fit come to school today. Him talk say he dey for America. He tell me make I tell you say, make you no vex for am". K.C was'nt moved one bit. He expected it.

Mr James wasn't done talking, "I know say if madam dey, she for come".

This time, K.C replied.

"Yes. She would have come. Thank you, Mr James. I really appreciate it. I'll see you by ten in the evening". Mr James left after wishing him luck on the day. K.C watched the car leave the compound before he proceeded inside. Unexpectedly, another voice caught him.

"Someone looks to have gotten his outfit" It was Fisayo.K.C paused as Fisayo stood beside him.

"You just had to make life worse for me, Fisayo." K.C said, looking in an opposite direction.

"Look at me." She said.

"Why should I?"

"Because I want you to. I want to talk to you. You are my friend."

"I wanted you to be mine. You rejected me. All I could ever be was your friend. But when the whole thing with Dotun began, I stopped being your friend. I became some sort of a hindrance."

"What made you think of this?". There was hurt in her voice.

"All I ever did was fall in love with you. But you and Dotun took it upon yourselves to spite me with it. What did I do to deserve it? What did I do to make you and Dotun start your relationship after you said no to me, after breath said no to my mother, What?". K.C felt his body turn hot. He equally had hurt in his voice.

Fisayo was speechless. Unfazed, K.C continued, "You are the first girl I ever fell in love with, the only girl I have ever loved. The least you could do was be my friend when I needed you the most. But no. You had to add more misery to my life. I wish I could be free of this, God! I've had enough pain in my life. Fisayo, go and never return. I've had enough pain for three years".

Tears rolled down Fisayo's eyes. K.C's eyes were red with pain and anger. He turned back to the opposite direction. Fisayo raised her hand slowly to K.C's shoulders. She touched him, crying soft tears. K.C's reply to the contact was quick.

"Take your hands off my shoulder," He said.

She obeyed, before adding, "One last thing, K.C. I'm sorry for everything I have ever done to hurt you, for ever putting you through all this. I hope you find the happiness I was never able to give you. I'm sorry." After that, she walked. K.C turned back to see Fisayo turn towards the senior block. He still wanted Fisayo. He still loved her.

K.C followed suit and walked into Class H. The classes were empty. He was alone in Class H.

Maximum privacy.

He undressed and put on the blazer and trousers to match. He was done within ten minutes. He combed his hair, powdered his face and doused himself in cologne. He was fully prepared. He stepped out of the class into the corridor, where he saw his Year Six class teacher, Mr Majero.