Chapter 6. My Source Of Inspiration

Emeka's POV

"Boss!" I hail the head of security guards at the gate.

"Emeka omo una" Mr Ben hail in return

"Say wetin happen" A guard said

I gave him a confused look.

"Why you reach school early today?" The guard said again.

And Mr Ben and some other guards laughed

"I be good student na" I replied.

"Emeka the good student" Mr Ben mocked

"Boss.. Na so" I said.

"Oh boy..This new Emeka good o. See as your uniform set" Mr Ben Said.

"What inspired this change?" Another guard asked.

I thought of Kate! She was the reason behind the new Emeka.

I am tall, Fair skin with a bright smile. I was rowdy and sometimes rough. I was given nicknames by students and teachers.

Emeka the troublesome boy, Minister of Girls affairs, Woman wrapper... Etc.

I was fond of the girls but never picked interest in any girl except Katherine. She was Gorgeous! I always found myself glancing at her her in class. It was so hard to not notice her during class. If only she'd pay me some attention. It seems Kate wasn't interested in being friends with any boy.. But still I was determined to be friendly.

Then I noticed Kate coming in with other students.

"See you Later!" I waved at them and raced to meet up with Kate.

"Hi" I said when I got to her side

She didn't respond

I blocked her pathway.

"Oh girl.. It's polite to answer a greeting o" I said

She moved away from me and walked off.

I stared at her. How could she act to me like that. Did she know who I am?

"Omo this girl bad pass Witch" I muttered

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Katherine's POV

"Will you come with us to the basketball court?" Elena asked as we walk down the hallway

"What's going on there?" I said

"The players are practicing" Temi replied

I wasn't interested in watching Joseph play in the court.

"You can go ahead" I said

"What about you?"

"I'll go to the library"

"Why don't you want to come along?" Temi asked.

"Nothing".

"Is this about Joseph?" Elena asked

I didn't answer.

"You should be nice to Joseph" Temi Said

"You know he doesn't mean any harm" Elena added .

They both stopped and face me

"I think I know why she doesn't want to be nice to Joseph" Temi said to Elena

What does she know?

"Tell me please" Elena said without looking away from me. Temi folded her arms.

"Its because of Angella" Temi blurted

"No.. No.. " I stuttered

And stopped.

"Yes.. I'm right" Temi pointed

"Kate, Joseph is nice, even though he's friends with Angella" Elena added

"They are different.. Trust me" Temi said

I stared at them .

Temi was right! I was avoiding Josoeh for so many things which Angella was the main reason.

"So what do you say?" Temi asked.

"You.. Girls.. Can't understand..." I said unsteadily.

"Perhaps.. Are you talking to him behind our backs?" Temi asked

"No!" I exclaimed

"Then tell us what we don't understand" Elena said.

I rolled my eyes at them. There's no way I'm going to make them understand. Everyone would keep blaming me Like my dad.

"I.. I.. Don't.. want anyone to.. accuse .. me of trying..to steal.. her boyfriend" I said

That's not even the point!

"You mean Angella?" Elena asked

And I nodded

"Come on Kate!" Temi said.

We continued walking.

"We're friends with Joseph, even though he is Angella's boyfriend" Temi said.

I wasn't surprised! Cullen already informed me that Angella and Joseph are together. Best Couple!

Elena grabbed my right hand while Temi took the other one.

"No excuse" Temi Said

They dragged me along with them to the basketball court.

Everyone was seated. I pulled my facecap properly to hide my face from the Junior Students. They won't stop talking about me and also asking me for my number. Some boys even sent me love notes which I passed to Elena and Temi. They are always interested in reading those silly notes.

We all settled in the back seats.

"I don't think this is a good idea" I muttrerd when I noticed Angella and her girls in the room.

I was trying my best to avoid Angella Benson. The students in the front row turned to look at us.

"Oh! Its Senior Kate!" a girl whispered

"Wow! She's pretty"

"I can't believe she's in here"

Another girl said.

"Are you here to watch the game or whisper about her?" Temi said in a harsh tone

They apologized and focused on the game

"You know.. I've always wondered how it must feel to be beautiful" Elena Said.

"It's not fun" I replied .

"For me.. Its fun with this kind of reaction you get from people" Temi Said.

"And men" Elena added.

"I don't get any from.. Men" I said

Then we heard a loud noise in the room.

"Look at that! Joseph just scored a point!" Elena clapped excitedly.

She seems too excited about Joseph. And I got to thinking over and over again that Elena felt something for him too. She looked at him differently and always ready to defend Joseph.

Everyone stood up and clapped.

"You can do it J. J!" Elena screamed

Angella looked back at her with a deep frown on her face but Elena didn't care about the look. She continued

"Go J. J! " she chanted.

And soon everyone joined her

"Go J. J! "

And he hit the ball into the net again!

The other basketball players carried Joseph high up in the air. He blew a kiss and directed it to Elena. She caught it in a mock style and threw her face cap up and saluted him.

I studied her expression closely and I found my answers.

Elena was in love with Joseph!

Damn it! It must have been hard for her.. seeing someone you love dating another girl. It was a one sided love! And i hate that shit!

Joseph's POV

The door to the locker room opened and Job came in. He was on the team too.

"Captain, Senior Angella is waiting for you" he said.

"Outside? "

"No.. In the room. Senior Elena is there too"

"Perhaps.. Did you see Kate out there? " I asked

"Yes..But She was about leaving when I left the court" Job replied.

I had seen Kate beside Elena during the game. It was my first time of seeing her in the court.. and I was surprised! Still I was glad she had watched me play. I wore my sports wear and rushed out of the locker room.

I was greeted by Angella and her girls at the entrance. She had a frown on her face.

"Hey.. Are you okay?" I asked

I leaned closely but she moved away and folded her arms.

I ran my hand over my face.

"Now won't you tell me what exactly is wrong with you?" I asked

"I should be the one asking you. Tell me what do you want?"she said

"What do you mean? "

"Why did you kiss Elena?"

"What?!.. I didn't -"

"You threw a kiss at her after the game"

I rolled my eyes

"Come on Mama that was a gesture"

"I don't want you throwing kisses at anyone" she said sternly

I moved closer

"You're so jealous Ella" I pinched her cheeks

And her friends giggled at the look on her face.

"We need to talk" she said

"Please not now.. Maybe after school" I grazed her cheeks with my knuckles

"Okay"

She kissed my cheeks and walked off with her girls

I made my way back to the basketball room. I saw Elena, Temi and Kate in the court.

Elena threw a ball but it didnt go into the net. They giggled

"Oh! Why won't I get it? Joseph would have scored point" Elena said

She threw the ball at Kate and she caught it. Kate bounced it and threw it into the net at a jump and it entered.

Wow! That was amusing!

"Hmm.. So you can even play basketball. You are just acting like novice" Temi said

"I'm dying to know the real Kate" Elena demanded

"This is the real Katherine Adebowale"

"So please tell us about your skill" Temi said

"My best sport is Basketball..same with my big brothers"

"You have siblings?"

"Yes, 5 big brothers, all married except one who is studying in Italy" She said

"Wow! I used to think you are the only child" Elena Said

"Last Born and the only female child" Kate said

"Well my brothers taught me how to play basketball"

She said again

"So you have a court in your home?" Elena asked

"Yes.. But in our home in US" she answered

"Oh! Then I guess your parents are super Rich!" Elena said in a surprised tone

"There's nothing special about it"

"You've been abroad.. "

"Yes"

Then Elena glanced around the room and her gaze fell on me

"Joseph!" She waved

They were surprised

Kate looked away from me and threw the ball to Temi. I went to them.

"How long have you been standing there? "Temi asked

I scratched my ear

"Ahm.. Not too Long.. "

"Oh.. so you heard everything?" Elena asked

I nodded

"Kate I never knew you could play basketball" I said

She didn't respond

Temi passed the ball to me, I bounced it and threw it into the net.

"Let's play" I announced

The girls exchanged glances

"I'll take my leave now" Kate said

She started to walk away

"Are you going to be at the court next week?"

I asked

She stopped and faced me

"No" she said

"Why?"

I threw the ball at her and she caught it. Kate toyed with it for a second and directed it back to me.

"Does my presence guarantee your victory?"

She asked with a deep frown

"You can be my source of inspiration to scoring more points" I answered with a shrug and threw the ball in the net again.

"Look, why are you do pricky towards me? I'm a nice person, they can testify.. " I pointed to Elena and looked at Temi

"Yes Mr Basketball we know you are nice" Elena said.

"Can I go now?" Kate cuts in

"You can try me " I said to her

"I mean let's be friends" I said

Kate stared at me

Looking straight into those eyes, they are the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen.

Oh! That not cool! I shouldn't shouldn't thinking otherwise about her. I have a girlfriend! Angella Benson!

I waited for her respond but none came from her. I heard her say some words but I couldn't make sense of them. Kate turned and moved out of the room. I exchanged glances with the other girls.

"Don't pressure her" Temi Said

"Well I think she's scared of something" Elena said

"Scared of what? Me? "

"No, its more than just you" Temi shook her head

"Your girlfriend is enough to scare Katherine" Temi replied with a shrug and she made her way to the door.

"Let's go Elena!"she said loudly

Elena waved at me before running of to meet Temi.

Angella shouldn't be the reason why Katherine won't be friends with me.

Andgella is my Girlfriend! Yes I know! But I also want to be close to kate!

Why? Well I don't know.. I just found myself thinking she'd atleast pay me some attention.