Chapter 2 Two

CHAPTER TWO

Daniel's POV

"This is strange." I said to my friends as we all sat together waiting for the next class.

"I know right, this school is sick, have you walked around?" Gideon said.

One would think that he grew wiser but I didn't think so, if anything I think he became dumber and sometimes I wondered how he even got in.

I was talking about the fact that Vee and my sister were the only ones absent from the group. Though he was lucky that Anita also got admitted.

"I don't think that's what he's talking about." Anita whispered to him.

"What is he talking about then?" He asked.

"You're a lost cause, I don't know how Anita keeps up with you." Jason said for the first time since we sat down.

"Hey, I'm sure he's just exploring his options of course he knows what you're talking about, right babe?" She defended.

"Yeah, I also miss them." He said.

"So you just decided to be daft on purpose?" Jason asked, but one look from Anita kept him shut.

This is going to be a new experience for us all, I have always wanted to study mechanical engineering and the same with Jason while Gideon chose Architecture. Anita got in also for nursing though she wanted medicine but since it was in the same circle she accepted it.

I was excited when I got in, but I was also going to miss seeing Vee everyday and though I might not say it but it was out of the reasons I decided to school in Nigeria and at first, my parents were against it and they only agreed because I complied with their wish of attending a private university if I wasn't going to school abroad. The plus of going there is because they were close friends with the founders.

"Have you guys started anything serious?" Gideon asked.

We then switched topics to academics and talked about our classes and every other thing and nothing in particular.

I wondered how Vee was doing, if the stress of being the head girl was telling on her even though I knew my sister was there to assist her.

Jason wouldn't say it, but he also missed them, especially Anna. I was more comfortable with Jason and my sister dating because he treats her well and she was happy and that's all I wanted.

"Guys, I'm going to skip the rest of the day." I said.

"Are you okay?" Anita asked, concerned.

"I'm fine, I just don't think I want to sit here again." I replied.

"Okay then, see you later." She waved.

I was given a special room but this time, I had Jason and Gideon stay with me since the room has two rooms and was big enough to contain the three of us.

I contemplated between calling Vee and sleeping for a while because I wasn't sure of their time table and I wouldn't want to call when she was in class and disturb her.

I know it's going to be hard, but it was a risk I was prepared to take. I also know that it would take a lot from the both of us but I loved her enough and I didn't want a silly distance to come between us.

We were both going to meet different people especially me because of the new environment and all but we have both come a long way.

"God, I miss you so much pumpkin." I thought.

I fell asleep while thinking of Vee so I wasn't surprised when I saw her in my dream.

When I was certain she would be back from school, I called her on video but she didn't pick up so I assumed she was asleep.

At a loss of what to do, I entered the kitchen and looked for anything edible and it wasn't because I was hungry, I just felt like eating something.

Back in the room, I heard my phone ringing so after settling for a chocolate bar I picked it up to see a missed call from Vee.

"Hey pumpkin." I greeted, as her face appeared in front of the camera.

"Hey babe, how are you?" She asked.

She looked more beautiful each time I called her. She was wearing a white tee shirt which I've seen her wear before and her hair was neatly braided.

"I'm fine, I just missed you." I said.

"I missed you too, a lot."

With the look she had on, it was obvious she did miss me and not that I doubted her at any point.

"How did school go today?" I asked her.

"Went well, Anna wouldn't stop talking about how handsome the new teacher is."

"You have a new teacher?"

"Yea, and he's also young. That aside, how did your classes go?" She said, not leaving the new teacher up for discussion.

"I skipped, I'll collect the notes from Jason."

"You're lucky you're in the same department."

"I know right." I agreed.

When I asked her if school wasn't stressful, she told me about the headboy who was always there. I'm not sure how I felt about the information because even before I graduated, he was always looking for an excuse to talk to her claiming it's about school.

"Be careful, and tell me if he crosses the line." I told her.

"Anna is here to keep him in check."

"I trust her. Where is Anna?" I asked.

"Hi brother, do you miss me already?" Anna asked, also putting her head in front of the camera.

"I'm not sure, do I?" I joked.

"Very funny." She laughed.

After a while, she left Vee and I to continue our conversation but Vee also had to go because it was almost time for dinner.

"I'll talk to you later." She said.

"Of course pumpkin. Take good care of yourself."

"I will, you too."

We ended the call after saying our goodbyes and at the same time, the guys entered both looking drained.

"I want to ask what happened, but don't worry."

"I'm hungry." Gideon groaned, dropping his book neatly on the table before going to the kitchen.

"Me too, I can feel worms feeding on my intestines." Jason exaggerated the whole thing.

"Of course." I snorted.

Just when they settled on cereal before the main meal, someone knocked on the door which made the three of us look at one another.

"That's not Anita." I said for sure.

"Are you expecting anyone?" They asked together.

"Nope, it's fine I'll go check while you guys eat." I offered.

"Sure." Gideon said.

I walked lazily to the door, wondering who it might be since we've barely met a new friend and talk less of inviting them over.

"Hi." The voice said when I opened the door.

"Hm...hi, who are you?" I asked.