Chapter 17

Whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living"The Priest said as he stood in front of the corpses.

Well,The school were holding a mass burial for the dead students ,Parents and family of the deceased can be seen there .

Tears welling up in Mrs keys eyes as she mourn for Daniel ,Larry consoling her .

Rasp parents and siblings were present too as they were in sorrow too alongside Naomi's and Solly's family .

Gold and her family ,And her friends were present in the ceremony alongside with their families too , some teachers and students too.

It was a sorrowful event as everyone looked gloomy and sad .

"Let us Pray" the Priest flipped over to the next page of his book - a book every other person held.

The Priest - Lord, have mercy upon us.

All - Christ, have mercy upon us.

The Priest - Lord, have mercy upon us.

All - Our Father, which art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name;

thy kingdom come;

thy will be done,

in earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread...

"And now, to the Versicles" The Priest announced and began reading out, while the crowd responded.

The Priest - Enter not into judgement with thy servant, O Lord;

All - for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.

The Priest - Grant unto them eternal rest;

All - and let perpetual light shine upon them...

Skip Skip Skip....

After thirty minutes ,All the corpses were buried as everyone paid their last respect to them .

"Baby....I'm happy you both are back ,I'm sorry for those that lost their children but I thank God for mine "Queen Augustine said as she held Hassle and Gold's hands as they walked towards the car .

"I missed you uncle Hassle and Aunt Gold "Seth said as he smiled .

The king was just quiet ,He was just happy that his daughter was back but he didn't know maybe she would forgive him for all what he has done .

"Daddy,Why aren't you talking ?Aren't you happy that they are back "Seth said as he held the king's hand ,Guards trooping behind them .

"Oh common Seth "King Albert said as he groan lightly and gold just sighed .

"I was just asking cause you were always crying beside her bed ,I felt invisible and irrelevant there "Seth said as he shrugged and the queen chuckled,the king looked embarrassed.

"That's a lie ,Dad would never do that ?"Gold managed to say as she stared at him ,hoping he would reply her .

"Did you call me dad ?"King Albert said as a smile crept up his lips .

"What do you want me to call you ?King Albert or baby ?"Gold said as she went to stand beside him as she smiled .

Anyone could see the striking resemblance between both of them .

"You can call me baby if you want but not in the front of the subjects"King Albert said as he held her hands and everyone smiled .

"I'm happy both of you are back but I wasn't that worried you know...Seth is always exaggerating "The king added and everyone smiled apart from Seth .

"You are telling a lie almighty King Albert ....He even slept on the floor "Seth said as he ran towards the queen after speaking his mind,everyone started laughing.

"I love you baby brother "Gold said as she blew Seth a kiss as she giggled and he winked at her .

"Whatever "The king huffed as he walked faster ,Gold stared at him nervously before she spoke "I love you dad too ....Well that's if you love me ...."She was cut off by the king,He pulled her into a light embrace as he smiled .

Tears in the queen eyes ,looking happy that her family are back together again .

"I'm sorry for everything..."The king was cut off by gold .

"Let's forget about the past and focus on the present ....Dad don't be a cry baby people are watching the king acting all soft"Gold teased as she pulled away from the embrace.

"Just know I love you guys "King Albert said and everyone smiled .

"It's a blessing to be loved by the king "Hassle said dramatically as he rolled his eyes and everyone laughed .

"But daddy loves me more "Seth said as he held the king hands leaving the queen alone .

"Don't come back to me again Seth "Queen Augustine said and everyone giggled .

"Bestie "Nadia called as she ran towards them ,her parents trooping behind her .

"Naddy "Gold said as she pulled her into a tight embrace.

"Your highnesses "Nadia And her parents said as they bowed their head in unison .

Queen Augustine and the king just smiled at them.

"This is my bestie mum and this are her parents "Gold said as she smiled .

"It's nice meeting you both "King Albert said as he shook their hands and the queen smiled back at them too .

"It's an honor to meet you guys "Mr Henshaw said as he smiled .

"I love royal life you know "Mrs Henshaw said and the queen just smiled .

"Iya kini da"Jimi mother's voice can be heard ,She sighted them .

She walked towards them alongside Jimi and her husband .

"Helen "Mrs Ayodele hugged Nadia's mum as they giggled .

Jimi and Nadia stared at each other ,happy that their parents are friends .

"So you were leaving without me ?"she added as she rolled her eyes .

"Nope Adunni ,I was actually looking for you too "Mrs Henshaw said as she smiled .

Jimi bowed his head to the king and queen ,his parents joined him too .

"I still can't believing I'm seeing the queen oh "Mrs Ayodele said dramatically .

"Well it's me "Queen Augustine said as she giggled .

"We will leave you adults to your discussion "Gold said as she dragged Hassle alongside with her ,Nadia and Jimi following suite too as they headed to meet their other friends too .

"My daughter told you me you guys are Nigerians ...it's a pleasure meeting you guys "King Albert said as he smiled.

"Ah...mo ku ...you know Nigeria "Mrs Ayodele said as she twirl around dramatically.

"Compote ara eh "Mr Ayodele whispered to her .

"It's one of the most popular African country ...Gold wouldn't stop talking about going to visit there with your son "King Albert said .

"It's definitely going to be fun for them "Mr Ayodele said .

"I'm just happy that all our children are safe and thanks to your Mum's concoction "Mr Henshaw said and everyone nodded .

"Oh it's nothing ....Let's take pictures jare ....Let Iya ruka feel the heat "Mrs Ayodele said as she brought out her iPhone .

"You are so local "Mr Ayodele said as he looked at her .

"I'll would like to meet This your supposed iya ruka one day "Mrs Henshaw said as she smiled .

"Ahh...iya ruka,She is an enemy of progress oh.She was responsible for the loss of my neighbor's baby ...she is a witch and she ...."She was cut off by her husband.

"Ahhh....We were about taking a picture "Mr Ayodele said as he shook his head and everyone laughed .

They all took few pictures and mama came there as she decided to join them too .

"Mummy ....You want to snap in this age?"Mrs Ayodele teased.

"I'm still a girl rocking the street oh "Mama said as she pouted .

"Yeah ....She is looking radiant as ever"King Albert said as he smiled .

"Ose okomi,wa da gba wa dogbo "Mama said as she touched his shoulders .

"She is praying for you ,your highness "Mr Ayodele said and the king just smiled as he said "amen"

Mrs Ayodele entered her Snapchat as she began doing some videos .

"Say parents "

"Parents "

"Iya ruka ....I'm chilling with Kings and queens oh "She said as she danced to the song playing on her phone as she did the video.

Ade ori okin

"Iyonu olorun oba

Iyonu olorun Oba

The song played and it's was quite catchy as everyone rocked to the song as Mrs Ayodele videoed them as she screamed in jubilation,She was a woman that loves enjoyment .

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"We are all back to our normal lives now "Sammie said as he smiled .

"Yeah....Where is Larry ?"Renee asked as she looked around .

They had explained all the Lucile drama and she took it quite well .

"He had to go home ....you know to console his mum "Hassle said as he held Gold's hand .

"Hmm...Gold I like your new style ,You decided to dye some part of your hair black "Nadia said as she gushed all over her .

"I didn't do that ....That's natural "Gold said as she rolled her eyes dramatically.

"Wow...I'm jealous "Nadia said as she laughed and Jimi just stared at her .

"Who else notice Hardin hasn't really talked much since we came back ?"Roseanne said and everyone diverted their gaze at him .

"What?You Guys should just leave me alone "Hardin said as he just walked away ,not without giving Gold a glance .

"What the hell was that ?"Jimi said as he looked at them all .

"I don't know ....mood swings probably "Gold said as she sigh .

"So guys we would party you know ....Let's partyyyyyy"Jimi said loudly and they hit him playfully .

"It's a burial not a wedding "Hassle said as he chuckled lightly.

"And it adequately bad to do such ..."Sammie was cut off by Jimi .

"I know you are a fun killer so just rest nerdy"Jimi teased as he rolled his eyes .

"I'm not ....I haven't attended any parties before but I ain't a nerd "Sammie said as he rolled his eyes and Renee found him cute .

"Prove it "Nadia said and Jimi gave her a high five .

"Fine ....I'll party with you guys "Sammie said as he adjusted his glasses .

"I'm in too"Roseanne said as she smiled and Renee nodded too .

"What about you reader and guardian "Jimi said as he rolled his eyes .

"Dog ....We are in of course "Hassle said and gold just hit Jimi's hands playfully.

"What about Hardin ?"Nadia asked as she stared at them all .

"I'll tell him ...place and time "Roseanne said as she shrugged.

"My house tonight by eight pm and look hot please "Jimi said and everyone laughed .

"I didn't say anything funny so why are you all laughing "Jimi said as he stared at them .

"Your grandma is twerking "Nadia said and Jimi turned to look at them and he laughed loudly too .

"I love your family ,They are full of vibes "Gold said as she smiled .

"Well ,we Nigerians are people of vibes but on just different levels "Jimi said as he chuckled .

"Let's go join them "Gold said as she dragged Hassle alongside her as the others follow .

Gold joined Jimi's grandma as they twerked together ,the other girls joined and everyone jeered for them .

"It's good to be back "Nadia said as she giggled alongside gold .

"This children ehn ....Won ja si "Mrs Ayodele said as she videoed them .

The king smiled,seeing his daughter mingle with everyone .

"Bloom"Nadia said as she stopped twerking,Everyone turned their gaze to her direction.

"Seth"Hassle,Gold,King Albert And Queen Augustine said in unison .

Bloom can be seen twerking for Seth as he danced behind her .

"Your sister is picking bad habits from you Nadia "Mrs Henshaw said as she ran after bloom ,Who had taken off alongside Seth .

"Guards...Get Seth for me "The king ordered and gold and her friends laughed .

"This white children ehn ...omoburuku ni won ,Won kin na won "Mrs Ayodele told her husband and he smiled .

"What did you say ?"Queen Augustine asked as she smiled .

"I was just saying they are good children jare "Mrs Ayodele said and Jimi coughed loudly .

His mum stoned him her foot wear as he ran away and everyone laughed loudly .

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"When are the girls getting here ?"Jimi yelled as the loud music buzzed loudly in the air .

He had intended to throw a small party by inviting their school mates ,but it turn out to be that a lot of people were invited .

His house was filled with thousands of people ,he had never met before .

He had to beg his mum cause she was against it at first but right now ,she is at one corner with his dad having a fun time .

"Gold, Texted that she was going to ...."Hassle words got stuck in his throat as they entered the party .

He swallowed nothing as he stared at Gold entering into the room alongside the girls ,it suddenly felt like the room lighted up immediately.

Jimi just concentrated on Nadia and Hardin couldn't take his eyes off Gold too .

Gold was putting on a bump short and a pink top -Extra large to be precise.

Renee,Nadia And Roseanne were looking breathtaking as well .

"Who dropped some hot girls from the truck ?"Jimi said as he opened his mouth down .

"Damn "Hassle said as he licked his lips seductively.

Squeals from the people at the party as they admired gold and her friends .

"This girls are pretty ....Oluwa oh "Mrs Ayodele said as she saw them walking towards the boys .

"Watch your son .....I don't wanna become a grandpa yet "Mr Ayodele made a joke as he walked upstairs .

"Ahhh.....I'm watching them like a hawk "Mrs Ayodele said as she went after him .

"Hey guys"Gold said as stood beside Hassle who was still looking like he was in a trance .

"You look breathtaking Gold "Hardin said ,unable to hide his excitement.

"Hey....What about us ?"Roseanne said as she giggled .

"Don't mind that jerk .....You all look take away ,But my baby is dope "Jimi said as he winked at Nadia .

"I'm definitely not the one "Nadia said with an eye roll and they all laughed .

"Babe ...You look beautiful "Hassle said as he kissed her cheeks .

"Thanks honey "Gold said as she giggled silently.

They suddenly heard the students screaming again ,and they all wondered why .

They tried to find out why,Lo and behold there was Sammie looking breathtaking as ever .

He wasn't putting on any glasses ,he had used lenses and his dressing was different .

"Wow....he really took my advice than I expected "Jimi said as he opened his mouth .

"Oh my God .....I never knew he was this cute "Renee said as she bit her lips .

"Is this Sammie or someone else ?"Gold said as she blinked several times .

"It's him .... but what the hell happened to him ?"Nadia said

"Ps ,It's definitely a good thing that happened .no more nerdy Sammie but hot Sammie "Roseanne said as she waved at him .

He walked toward them as he shook hands with the boys and giving the girls side hugs

"Did your parents force you to look this cool "Hassle said as he smiled .

"Just decided to refurbish my look "Sammie said as he winked at the girls .

"This isn't Sammie "Nadia said as she faked screamed .

"Note-He winks better than all the boys "Gold said as she looked gobsmacked.

"Now you are stealing my girl "Hassle said as he frown at him .

"Please,start going home before Nadia start looking at you "Jimi said as he jokingly tried pushing Sammie out .

"You'll are just jealous "Roseanne said as she giggled .

"I'm definitely going to faint cause I'm feeling the heat "Renee muttered as she looked at Sammie like her life depends on it .

"Hey ! Weirdo ,you are creeping me out !"Sammie said and she just smiled .

"Well ,Let's all party and dance "Gold said as she dragged Hassle to the dance floor ,Nadia and Jimi Went afterwards too .

"So .....would you like to dance with me ?"Renee asked as she bit her lips .

She wondered why the bitchy Renee was feeling shy all of a sudden .

"You mean me ?"Sammie said as he glared at her .

"Who else am I talking too ?"Renee said as she rolled her eyes .

"Hmmm...let's go ,That's what I'm supposed to say right ?"Sammie said as he scratched his hair nervously.

"Nerdy Sammie forever "Renee teased as she pulled him towards the dance floor .

"I haven't heard your voice since I arrived ....What's going on ?"Roseanne said as she poked Hardin on the chest .

He looked at her for a while before taking his glance back to Hassle and gold at the dance floor .

"I'm talking to you witch "Roseanne said as she smiled.

"That's the problem ....I don't wanna be part of all this ,I don't wanna be a stupid witch with this stupid amulet ...infact take it ,I'm out "Hardin said as he placed the talisman on her hand .

"I just want to be the normal Hardin ...who knew nothing about all this shit ,Lucile and who wasn't in love with someone who can never love him back "He spat as he walked out of the party .

Roseanne looked at his retreating figure as she shook her head .

"He definitely still loves Gold "Roseanne said as she sighed .

The others were enjoying themselves at the dance floor as they rocked their body to the music .

"Jimi ....Reduce body contact oh ,you are still in high school remember,Ma fi kobobko ba aiye Jen sin "Mrs Ayodele would scream anytime Nadia and Jimi got so close .

Suddenly squeals can be heard as someone entered the party .

Degrio is here

He is so hot

If he wasn't a new student ,I'm definitely giving it to him

Different students made nasty comments as degrio entered the party .

"Who is that ?"Gold asked nobody as she stared at him .

"He is a new student ,He was enrolled when you guys were still in coma "A blonde girl replied beside and gold smiled at her .

The boy started walking towards Gold and everyone wondered why .

"Why is he walking towards you guys ?"Nadia said as she stood beside Gold and Hassle .

"It's definitely not me nor Hassle "Gold said as she held Hassle hands tightly,her hair finally all turning to black ...The mark in her hands glowing lightly.

"He is looking at Gold "Jimi said as he stood beside them too .

Roseanne,Renee and Sammie watched closely from the corner they were .

He finally got to Gold's front as he let out a sexy smile before holding her hands .

Hassle pushed him back roughly as he glared at him "Why the hell do you want ?You can't just come here and hold her hands "Hassle said in a stern voice .

"I'm degrio "Degrio said as he stared at them looking dashing as ever .

"That's none of our business ,I didn't invite you to this party so please don't constitute nonsense here or you will be sent out "Jimi said as he eyed him .

"What have I done that warrants me to be sent out ?"Degrio said as she smiled cockily .

"That's a dumb question !"Roseanne said as she came there alongside Sammie and Renee.

"Firstly you touched her "Nadia said as she pinpointed his errors .

"And you can't acknowledge that's wrong "she added .

"She doesn't know you ....so why would you touch her "Renee said as she rolled her eyes .

Gold eyes glint black , her head Lucile spell ringing in it .

"Well,She knows me and I'm sure she would like to go with me ....Right Gold ?"Degrio said as he smirked .

"Yes ....I'll like to go with him "Gold said as she jerked her hands from Hassle as she moved towards him ,holding his hands like her life depends on it .

"What the hell is going on gold ?"Hassle said with eyes wide opened .

"Are you alright Gold "Sammie said as he looked worried .

Her once gold hair was now black ,her blues eyes were dark too and her eyelids are dark ,she looked so evil and mysterious.

"I'm alright jerk and hey Hassle ....Don't piss me off "Gold said rudely as she hissed .

"I'm dreaming right Cause this isn't Gold ?"Hassle said as he looked confused .

"Dumbo ....it's me "Gold said as she laughed a little bit .

"Then why are you acting weird ?"Nadia Said as she raised her voice a little bit .

"Hey bitch....holla your voice down a little bit ,no one yells at me .I think I have been acting weird before and I'm being me now ....It's good to have you here degrio "Gold said as she kissed him aggressively .

Degrio returning the kiss as everyone looked shocked .

I thought she was dating Hassle

She is a bitch just like the rest

poor hassle lost his girl to another attractive hunk

Mrs Ayodele glass cup fell off her hands as she stood in shock ,she had always noticed the chemistry that's going on between Hassle and Gold .

"What the hell are you doing Gold ?"Nadia screamed .

Hassle rushed towards them to separate them "Stop this Gold ....You are probably drunk "

Degrio pushed him back as gold landed a terrific and resounding slap on his face .

Everyone faces held shock but Hassle's face held more than shock .

Betrayal,anger ,shock ,heartbreak,battered self esteem and a lot more .