Empire High School - Season 1 - Episode 39

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Empire High School - Season 1 - Episode 39

Katherine’s POV
I came out of the gate to start the long
trek to the main estate gate. I plugged in
my earpiece to listen to music but soon I
heard a loud horn before I could search
through my playlist. I thought I was
obstructing the driver’s passage but I
recalled the road was wide enough to take
cars on seperate lanes. I didn’t want to
stop but my instinct instructed me to stop
and see. It could be someone who wanted
to ask about my parents. I stopped and
turned to see who it was only to see
Jeffrey coming out of the car. I was
stunned! Like.. Jeffrey was in our estate!
Driving a car and now he was right in front
of me!

He was d--n Handsome in a dark Jeans
and flannel top that revealed his muscles
and sculpted chest and broad shoulders.
I thought I was dreaming! And I need
someone to wake me up.

No I don’t want to wake up from this
dream!

I realized that I wasn’t dreaming when he
came over to me and said

“Hello”
He didn’t smile,just the usual expression.
Suddenly I became nervous, my palms was
sweaty. .

Kate! Pull yourself together! You wanted to
see him and he’s here now.

How come?
Perhaps was Jeffrey staying in this Estate
too? I wondered
Say something to him or else he will leave
again!

I opened my mouth to greet him but my
words failed me again! And I couldn’t look
at him as I toyed with my cellphone. Why
won’t they come out? Just a Hi would do
the job!

I thought of running back into our house..
No! I won’t repeat the same mistake!
I closed my eyes and exhaled deeply. You
can do this Kate!

I reopened my eyes and looked at him. And
my heartbeat accelerated.

“Hi” I said in a low tone
Jeffrey stared at me. No.. No.. Please don’t
stare at me.

And slowly he tucked his hands into his
front jean pocket.

“Its nice to see you again” he said in a
husky voice
What should be my response? Likewise?
Same here?

“Do you live around?” He asked
“Yes” I answered without looking into his
eyes. I fixed my eyes on his Adams apple. It
was better that way.

“That’s my house” I pointed to my gate. He
twisted to look at it and he nodded.
“You look good” he said
What?! I look good!

I felt the heat rising on my cheeks. I
couldn’t believe i was blushing because
Jeffrey said I looked good.

He wasn’t supposed to see me blushing!
“You.. You.. Look good too” I said without
meeting his gaze.

“Where are you going?” He asked
“I.. I.. Need to get to the bank”
I said in a rush so I won’t stammer.
“Well..I’m going to the mall with my
cousins, if you don’t mind I can give you a
ride” he said in a soft voice
Then I looked at him
“Uhmm..You don’t have to bother..” He
interrupted me

“I want to feel bothered” he replied
The bank route was totally different from
the Mall.. Completely far from each other.
Go with him!

A voice screamed at the back of my mind.
“I’ll drop you at the bank and then head to
the mall” he explained
“Uncle Jeffrey what are You doing?” A Tiny
voice Said

He turned to his car and I caught a glimpse
of a child. She popped her head out of the
car.

“I’m coming baby”
he answered and faced me again.
“So what do you say?” He asked
And without thinking I heard myself say to
him.

“Okay”
I thought I saw a faint smile on his lips but
it faded quickly. I guess I only imagined
him smiling at me. I followed him to the
car.

“Uncle Jeffrey I can’t unlock your phone”
The tiny voice hissed

I looked back and saw two kids, a boy and
a girl. They are Jeffrey’s cousins!
“Hey, are you Kate?” The boy asked
Jeffrey whistled before I could say
anything.

How did he know my name?
“I guess..I shouldn’t have spilled it out” the
boy said

“Unlock for me!” The girl cried
Jeffrey collected the phone from her.
“Who are you?” She asked
“Come on, don’t be rude baby” Jeffrey
cautioned her and gave her the phone.
“Meet my Cousins, Deji and Semilore”
Jeffrey said as he started the car.
“Hi Kids” I waved
“What’s your name?” Semilore asked
“Katherine but call me Kate”
“Are you his girlfriend? ” she blurted
What?!

Where did she get that from?!
I was taken aback by her question!
“Don’t..please don’t Pay attention to her”
Jeffrey said

“But I heard you talking about her with Deji
before -”
She paused

I looked back at her, Deji’s hand was on her
mouth.

“Le.. Let.. Go…” she struggled
“Deji.. That’s enough” Jeff said
“I’ll pluck out your eyes if you say anything
again” Deji threatened
Semilore hissed

Was Jeffrey really talking about me with
his cousin before he saw me?!

We moved out of the Estate and hit the
highway. Everywhere was silent.

My phone beeped. I took it out of my bag.
It was my mom!

“Hi mom” I said
“Hello Kate.. Where are you?”
“On my way to the bank”

“I don’t think its a good idea to go to the
bank today” she said
“Why mom?”

“A customer told me that GTbank was
crowded and she couldn’t make the
payment into my account” she explained

“What should I do?”
“How much do you want to save In the
bank?”

“Dad gave me #25,000 plus the #8,000 you
gave me too”
I paused to look at Jeffrey.

He was focused on the road ahead.

“That’s #33,000.. So how much do you
intend to save? All?”

“No I need to buy some stuffs out of it”
“Ehn, save that #25,000 and keep the
#8000 with you to buy whatever you need.