Naagin (rise of the serpent)

Chapter Six: Friendship Destroyed

Good thing that Ovie had come earlier, if not Praise would have succeeded in raping me. Good God! Thank you so much,Ovie.

The teacher finally came. It turned out to be the Economics teacher who was to teach us that day. She was fair and pimples ravaged her face. Though she was beautiful, I like her.

After the lesson,I left for home but I kept what happened a secret. How would I be able to face Praise on Monday for kicking him? What a world it is?

I returned home to get dressed. Remember I promised Mama I would come to the store. I got dressed, I wore a pink shirt followed with a tight jeans. I looked at the old mirror at the wall. I looked beautiful in It. Now I know why Praise wanted to rape me.

I wore my rubber boots and made away to the market. The Aiden market is close to a stream that is located at the outskirts of the Aiden forest. It is really big and lots of things are sold at the market.

My Grandmother sells tubers of yams, pepper, tomatoes,okra and some other farm produce. She makes a lot of money from her sales. I got to the market and I was able to help her sell some farm produce. Business was good today, I like it.

"So how was your extra lesson today?I hope you learnt something in school?"She asked.

"Yes Mama, I learnt something. Not just something,a lot"I said smiling.

By the time when got home, I prepared water for both Mama. In no time, sleep took over the both of us. Good sleep.

I woke up as early as 5:30 am to prepare for school. I did my chores and prepared bath water.

I headed for school as usual.

I got to school by 7:30 am which was time for prep. I entered the class and walked to straight to Ovie. He looked happy and gave me that sweet, handsome, lovely smile. I smiled back falling in love. This is good. I picked my book and started reading.

It didn't take long when Praise walked in.

Immediately he saw me, he frowned his face. I knew why. I really thank Ovie for coming so early to the extra lessons to save me from Praise. He would have raped me that Saturday.

The school bell was rang for assembly and I marched outside with my hymn.

I felt someone's hand over my waist. I looked back and I saw Praise. Oh my God.