If Only I Were You

Ch.16

Dedicated to: Teemarh__

Poem/Quote of the day:

So many roads I've yet to travel,
So many friends I haven't met...

-Rapunzel

Chapter Sixteen:

SAHLA'S P.O.V

The house was full of people, mourning.

I haven't seen Sahal since two days ago.

I was never close to Ammi but I loved her.

She's my mother after all.

I cried so much this past few days, reminiscing the last time we saw each other.

I consoled Daddy even though he wanted to act strong, I know deep down he's hurting.

After a week, the house became empty again but I refused to resume to school.

And neither did Sahal because he still hasn't been out of his room.

I haven't really had time for Afeerah but when I get back, she'll pay for disrespecting me.

"We should take a break from this environment." Daddy said when we were in the parlor.

"Yeah. Where should we go then?" I asked.

"Why don't we go to Lagos for about a week? To redeem ourselves." He suggested.

"Okay daddy."

"Go tell your brother we're leaving tomorrow."

I sighed and went upstairs.

I knocked on his door.

"Go away." He said.

"Sahal it's a message from dad. We're going to Lagos for a week." I said through the door.

"I'm not going anywhere thank you very much." He groaned. "Now leave please."

I rolled my eyes and walked downstairs delivering the message.

Daddy tried to talk him into it but it seemed he had his mind set. It was a final no.

After some time, we agreed that I, daddy and the twins are going to Lagos tomorrow but Sahal will stay home.

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I packed my summer clothes and swimsuits then I called for Afeerah.

She entered the room after knocking.

"You called for me." She stated looking directly into my eyes.

"Yes I did, I want you to do these assignments and submit them for me, I'll be travelling as you might know." I said pointing at a stack of books.

"I beg your pardon but its not my job to do your assignments, you can do them yourself." She sighed.

"Irin an samu bakin magana koh?" I reprimanded.

"Everyone is born with a mouth Sahla"

I didn't let my anger show. So she was trying to be smart eh?

We'll see about that. Fight fire with fire.

"Is that all you wanted because you see, I'm busy doing my assignments." She batted her stupid long lashes.

I smiled sweetly. "Yes that's all I wanted, you may go."

She left without saying anything. I think i have to give her a go away gift.

Ya know what I mean?

Hm.......

I entered the kitchen and Afeerah was there, thankfully.

"Go wash my toilet now," i ordered.

"Yes ma'am." She frowned and left.

Good.

I snuck into the maids quarters and entered her room, the door had her name on it.

The room was neat but stupidly plain.

Nothing but books, a bed, a small wardrobe and a dresser.

I went to her books and peeked in. They were her assignments.

I picked the physics, economics and chemistry notebooks and slowly shredded them with my scissors till they were down to tiny pieces.

Then i took her English notebook and tore her 6page essay, it was an assignment.

When i was done, i got a pen and paper and stuck it on the books.

The message said;

My going away gift to you,
-Sahla

Next time it's her that I'll shred into pieces.

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"Get the stuff in the car." Daddy told the driver. "Haman stop pulling your sisters hair."

The twins were standing on their own, not needing to be cradled or carried anymore.

They've really changed since Ammi's death, I think they sense she's gone.

Haman laughed and i pulled him away, putting him on my hip.

When the driver brought the brought the black Mercedes, we all hopped in and made our way to the airport.

Throughout the drive, Haman kept crying because Hamnah was slapping him.

We were going with Daddy's private jet.

I slept throughout the short ride and soon, we landed. Daddy woke me up, the twins deep in the sleep. I carried Hamnah while he carried Haman.

We arrived to the house and I went to my room to freshen up.

After taking a bath and wearing a blue long sundress, i looked out of the window to see the beautiful view of the beach. Okay I admit a Nigerian beach isn't the best but still.

I looked at the house beside ours, nobody would be looking out of that window.

But he was staring straight at me,with a smile on his face.

He has the guts to smile at me.

I scowled and dragged the curtains so i couldn't see him anymore.

I just had this feeling that he's gonna ruin my week.

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