Chapter Three

And with that,she walked into the principal's office.The principal had congratulated her admission and early registration before assigning her to her class teacher who welcomed her and then led her to her class.

Her only prayer as she walked was that she never wanted to have a male as a seatmate. She knew she couldn't ignore them for long but she wasn't in the mood to deal with anyone; basically anyone. Luckily, her seatmate wasn't in class and she was led to her seat and wished a warm welcome. No one seemed to notice her and she was satisfied with that.

A quick glance around the class and she saw Phoebe , a friend of Anita's, she had met earlier the previous week. Phoebe waved and flashed a smile. Amaya smiled back;a rare infectious smile and walked to Phoebe to keep each other company. After collecting some notes, she made to go back to her seat when she saw the back of her seatmate. A male. She made up her mind to ignore him but then he was sitting on her seat. Her heart sang.

With all the collective coolness and calm she could muster she said, "Excuse me, you are sitting on my seat."

" Your seat? "The voice turned almost immediately to look at who spoke. How could this be her seat ?

"My seat," she said again.

"Sorry," he replied and moved to his. For a split second, he was angry.Why would he be assigned a permanent seat mate? Anyway, since he got one ,he was determined to be friendly.

"I'm Leo. Leo Whitley." He introduced."A pleasure to meet your acquaintance."

Amaya ignored him

He took one of her notebooks." Maya. Amaya Arnold. Nice name "

She ignored him again and he thought he was sounding silly with the way she was ignoring him. "How do you like your new seat and new class?".

Amaya turned to face him and he took his time to look at her ." Would you mind your business? "She asked ." Besides, why are you wearing my hat? "

" I... I... It was lovely and I couldn't help it. Sorry. "

" You should be. "She snapped and had her hat on.

" Looks good on you, "Leo commented with a smile.

" Don't be silly, it's my hat, so it should look great on me. "She said.

Leo thought that was bad.

" Well... "Leo was saying when Amaya decided that she had had enough.

"Mr Leo, please I'd appreciate if we can have it quiet.".

" I was only trying to.... "

" I didn't ask you. "

Leo had flared up." Hey! What the fuck ! "

"What? You know what, I am sure I definitely don't like my new seat . I will ask Mr Issachar to change me.." At that instant, Leo's memory seemed to start functioning well.

"Please don't leave." He saisaidd and walked out . Who was she, anyway? He asked himself angrily. But he chided himself almost immediately. She was beautiful;no, she was princess charming and he was surprised that her great yet simple and plain beauty could move him or even distract him at the very moment he set his eyes on her.

Amaya was tall with a great jet crop of hair, dazzling white teeth with a lovely gap tooth and most of all,she carried herself with much ease and beauty that he thought of her as some sort of goddess.

Leo on the other hand was tall with a well built athletic frame , pointed nose and dazzling teeth. What's more, he has got the brains and the cash and the good looks and all the girls loved hanging around hima nd calling him cute names like sweetheart and so on and he had always enjoyed being the center of attraction, even though he never had an iota of feeling towards any of them.

But Amaya was different. She was the most charming girl he had even seen . Only if she would give him a chance. He went back to the class and sat with his friend, Ryan Bryan.

"Take a look at that new girl, Ryan, how does she look?"

" You mean Amaya? She is a wow. An angelic being. You are lucky to have her as a seatmate. "

" She is rude."

" You don't judge a book by its cover .Besides, it's her first day."Ryan said.

" I mean it . She is horrible despite her great beauty. "

" Give her time, man.. "

Meanwhile, Amaya was counting the number of pages each notes she had to update had and sighed . The day was definitely not going on well for her. Leo stood up

"Now what's up?" Ryan asked.

"Can't you see that she needs help?" He said standing up.

" Why do you always chase every beautiful girl? That's how a Casanova behaves. "Ryan muttered.

" What did you say? "Leo turned angrily.

" Oh! Nothing. "

" Better still. "

"Or better not."Ryan retorted.

" It's none of your business, anyway. "

"That's true . I'd pray that she gives you as n appropriate tongue lashing."

Gnashing his teeth, he walked towards Amaya who was about heading out for recess .

"Hi Amaya ".Leo greeted.

"Hey Leo," she replied. "How may I help you?"

" Well, I came around to see if I could render assistance. "

" To whom if I may ask? ".

" You, of course. I'd be delighted to help you with the notes ".At that moment, he wished she would agree and they would start their relationship on a right footing . But with the way she was smiling, what could she be thinking of?

"look here Leo, I'd appreciate if everyone leaves me on my own. I've got two perfectly working hands so what made you think I'm not capable of writing my own notes?And besides I'm getting tired of your tiring tirades of speeches and would appreciate if you personally leave me alone. "

Leo stood mouth agape . What the fuck!!

"You said?"

"I didn't realize you were deaf when I said it. I just said I don't need your help! Get out!!! "