In Dilemma

💞 Episode One

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Jemeelah rested her head on her cheek totally forgotten the teacher in front of her.
Her thought traveled to Jammal. Jamaal was like a big brother to her, he was her elder brother's best friend. He live in the next street to hers, he was a tall, calm and gentle dude.
The first son of his parents, he came from a middle class family and was well known among his peers.
He usually goes to visit Habeeb, Jameela's brother. And whenever he comes he gives Jameela his attention the most.
He usually comes with goodies for Jameela and her sisters.
Whenever he comes to her house, he would assist her with whatever chore she is doing, even if she is loosening her hair.
And he called her "princess of beauty".
He hate to see her cry, whenever she cries he would tease her and make her laugh telling her she looks like a wet kitten. With that she will quickly dry her tears.
Jammal was her confidence. Anytime something bothered her, he would be the the first person she tells even before her sisters hear.
He was her hero. She hang on his words like Pearl, anything he ask of her she would quickly do it...
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' I wish I gotta marry a kind, generous and religious man like Jammal.....'
"Jameela!!!' She jerked away from her thoughts.
"And what do I say photosynthesis is?" Mrs Olatunji the science teacher inquire.
'Am sorry ma'am I didn't hear the definition' she said numbly.
'Do you have a pain in your ear?
'No ma'am'
'So where were your ears when I was explaining to the class?' She asked coldly and the class burst into laughter.
'Actually ma I was....
'Don't give me silly excuse, cause this is not the first time of you getting carried away in class'.
Now get up and go to the back of the class. And I would like to see you in my staff room after class.'
Jameela walk slowly to the back.★
During break, Jameela walked slowly to the staff room.
The door was open but she still tap it slowly before she entered.
Mrs Olatunji was seated behind her table piled with bulky books. She wore small glasses and flip through a book.
Good morning ma'am she greeted humbly.
"Morning"
So would you tell me why you're easily carried away in class? she began abruptly.
Yes, became I fall in love, she said to herself.
'Am still waiting for your reply...
Jameela knew where the conversation was going and quickly take drastic action.
'Am sorry ma'am I promise to always be attentive in class'. She said quietly.
'I suggest you meet the guidance counsellor so you could tell her what was bothering you. You need to be focus on your studies.
I believe you know the reason why you were in school?'
' Yes ma'am'
' You may leave then, but do go to the guidance councillor to free your mind, do have a blessed day.'
'Thank you ma'am,' Jameela said and went out.
Once outside, she dropped the meek act and heave a sign of relieve.
She saw Fatimah her best friend coming from the canteen. She wave at her.
Fatimah stopped ans she ran to her...
'Hello girlfriend! Have you got something to eat?'.
' No, am just coming from the staff room'
'Let share this snacks then, Fatimah said passing her snacks to Jameela.
'So, you've gone to see Mrs Olatunji?'
'Yes girl.'
'And what did she say?' Fatimah inquired eagerly.
'She asked me to see the guidance councillor.'
'For what? Has it gotten to that?' Fatimah asked in surprise.
'For getting carried away in class.' Jemeelah muttered.
'Come to think of it, what where you thinking of that you we're totally carried away during lesson?'
'Have got something to tell you, let get a silent place to sit.'
They found a shady spot beneath a mango tree and took their seat to continue their conversation.
'I think am in love Fati' Jameela reply dreamily.
'What! , are you crazy?. You gotta be kidding you know.' Fatimah scolds her.
'Am serious, am truly in love.' Jameela said in affirmation.
'What do you know that is called love at this tender age?' Fatimah press further.
'I don't care, all I know is am in love with Jammal.' She admitted
'Jammal, your brother?' Fatimah said with mouth agape.
'Not my brother but my brother's friend. Jameela corrected.
'But it still the same thing, Jammal is still your brother....'
'Don't even go there, he is my brother's friend not my brother. Jameela repied firmly.
'Alright, but what do you plan to do now?' Fatimah asked rolling her eyes.
'Chill girl, put your mind at rest I didn't plan to tell him yet.' Jameela shrugged.
'Better' Fatimah said as relive rush through her.
Please be easy on yourself girl, don't fall blindly.
'Thanks for your concern, I really appreciate it. Jameela said sincerely.
Then bell rang and the girls head to their classroom.