From thick to thin

#23❤️

Kelly's pov
The two hours rehearsals long seem to pass by in a flash, and it actually went great. Everyone seemed to be complimenting on how good I sound.  Well, everyone except the one person I truly wanted to hear it from.

"Alright guys let's call it a day" Mr Walter ended it all with a wave of his hands, which was  funny because raising up his hand exposed more of his protruding belly which always left one of his buttons undone.

"Hmm Kelly you sound great"

Finally, I rolled my eyes.

"What" he seemed surprised. I folded my hands, giving him the warmest smirk I could.

"Those are the first words you've said to me today"

He laughed hilariously revealing his chubby, squishy cheeks. He didn't have dimples but mehnn that smile was a killer. He really looked cute when he smiled.

Dipping his hands into his pocket he replied. He seemed to like doing that alot. Well it was something only a famzer would notice.

"I'm so sorry, i have a lot on my mind"

I was getting worried. He and Ella seemed to be acting up lately. Do I show concern or would that be too much coming from someone he didnt really know. I was confused so I just said what came to mind.

"Whatever" whatever really? Way to go dummy . I was going to hang myself later.

At this point everyone had left the rehearsal room. It was actually a classroom initially although it had been renovated, but you'll still notice because of the board that was left on the wall. Well everyone had left. Everyone except juwon who was  waiting at the door.

He seemed to making up his mind about something but I think he finally decided because he began to walk towards our direction.

"Oh no not again"

"What?" Jimmy replied. I hadn't realized i had said it out.

Well I couldn't give a reply now cus juwon was already in front of us probably expecting jimmy to move aside so we could talk, but jimmy remained. He probably sensed my discomfort and is protecting me. Awwn my Superman.

Or maybe he's just curious and wants to watch the drama. Either ways I choose to believe the former. It seems more realistic, Right?

"Kelly why are you avoiding me." Juwon began, not minding the fact that jimmy was there anymore.

"I'm not." I lied, I actually was. All through rehearsal i tried not to look at his direction or confront him.

"I've been calling you and apologizing.  I'm really sorry for what happened,  what more do you want me to do" he seemed desperate.

Something about the way he talked got me thinking. If I could forgive ella why couldn't i forgive him. And really , what did he even do sef? played me to ask for my friend's number, nothing new about that. Boys always do that alot and this whole issue with Ella may not have happened if I had just overlooked what happened with him that day. Maybe I blamed him for my issues with Ella and that was wrong. My friendship maybe over but atleast I should let him be free.

"Alright, i forgive you."

"Really?" He uttered in disbelief

"I smiled. "yeah really."

He grabbed me in for a hug before I could object. He seemed really happy and somehow that made me feel good inside.

" I guess we'll see tomorrow then" and with that he took off before things got really awkward.

"What was that about?" Jimmy questioned. Trying to make sense of what just happened.  I contemplated telling him about the whole incident with juwon. would I? Yes I would. To spend more time with him, that would mean the world to me even if it meant me looking bad. I know, I'm pathetic.

By the time I was done with the story he was laughing his head out.

" Oh my God, that was so crazy, i can imagine how your face looked" he was about to burst into another fit of laughter but i cut him short.

"As If you're any better "

"Wow me, what did I do" he looked surprised.

I began, staring at him dead in the eyes.

"First of all— Ayodeji, we used to be so close growing up and then all of a sudden we get here and you act like you don't know me. This is literally the longest we've ever spoken since we got into high school, not cool bro."
Wow who's was this girl, whoever this girl is. I'm liking her, alot.

He grinned. "It's been a while since anyone's ever called me by my yoruba name."

Really? That was all he could bring out from all I said. I was dumbfounded.

" And also.." he continued.

"I'm sorry for acting up. I guess school was alot for me and I really didn't handle it well."

He looked really serious as he said it. I wasn't mad anymore.

"Remember that one time when I took cane for you"

" How could I forget "  we both laughed. Awwn my superman.
Suddenly his phone rang, It was Ella calling, coming in between us as always.

" I gotta go " he replied shoving it back into his pocket. And without warning he put both hands on my shoulders, staring me dead in the eyes, those eyes they made my heart melt.

"Kelly, i know I can't make up for lost times. I really wish I could but I can't  and i know you've already forgiven me even without my asking cus that's just the kind of person you are. Thanks for being real to me today it meant alot I promise to do better"

This time i was the one who did the hugging without warning. It was for a second but it felt like an hour. I felt really great inside, how did the day go from so bad to so good. Thank you Jesus. 

My phone suddenly gave a buzz. It was a text from Naomi.

Sorry babe,I won't be able to make it to the party tomorrow i gotta help mumsi out with cooking. Don't worry tho cus i know you'll kill it.

Since when did Naomi or her mom ever cook? I suddenly felt the urge to pray for Naomi and her family. Without thinking too much thought  about whether it was just my intuition or actually God talking to me. I began praying in the Spirit under my breath as I headed for home.