How are you suddenly okay?

Inayah hurried out of her house with her backpack over her shoulder.

Today, Miss. Gladys had a court case so she didn't send them to school. Clara had arrived with a taxi and was waiting for Inayah outside.

Inayah stopped and looked at her phone when it vibrated.

''Don't you think you should thank me for the keys? Or do you want me to take them back?''

Inayah turned her gaze towards the mansion subconsciously. She hadn't added him as her contacts but she knew from the tone of the message, who sent it. It gave her goosebumps.

''Inayah, what are you doing? Hurry!'' Clara called and Inayah ran to her. They got into the taxi and went away.

....

FOUNTAIN HIGH.

Clara and Inayah got down from the taxi and joined their colleagues as they walked inside the school compound

Clara looked at the students and sighed, ''when will we graduate? I can't wait to be out of school.''

''Three months. Just wait for three months, lazy bone.'' Inayah said to her and paused in her strides when she saw a familiar boy in front of them.

He was holding a single crutch while he stood in the middle of the boys chatting with them happily.

''Samantha was saying the truth? He is really in, Ayah.'' Clara muttered and turned to look at Inayah whose gaze seemed expressionless as she looked at the boy. ''Ayah, are you alright?'' Clara was worried.

Inayah turned to look at her and smiled. ''Of course. Why should I not be alright? After all, I didn't do anything wrong.'' Inayah adjusted the backpack on her shoulder and turned to go and the boy called her.

'Inayah…'' He called and Inayah stopped and turned to look at him blankly. ''Is been a while. How are you doing?'' He asked and walked closer to them.

He stretched forth his hand to touch Inayah and she stepped back.

''As you can see. Rehab made a good number on me, that's why I'm able to keep myself from harming you.'' Inayah said and scoffed before walking away.

At the entrance, Sandra and Bertha arrived and saw them. The two girls looked at each other and didn't say anything and walked away.

Some things were better left undone.

''I see you two have met already. How does it feel, Inayah? Having everyone back finally here?'' Samantha asked as she walked towards Inayah.

''Inayah, can we talk alone?'' The boy asked, getting closer to Inayah.

''No, I will see you in class, dear classmate.'' Inayah walked away and Clara followed suit.

''She seems to be in shock. Gideon, what a way to make an appearance.'' Samantha said and laughed.

''What about you? Shall we talk then, about what really happened to me that night?'' Gideon asked and Samantha's face became pale, but she masked it up quickly saying.

''I don't think we have anything to talk about. You saw it yourself; the one who push you over the cliff was Inayah and it won't change.''

''Don't be so sure. Karma is a bitch!'' Sandra said as she walked away.

''And revenge is a dish best served chilled. Welcome back anyway!'' Bertha looked at Gideon and asked, ''you just had to come back and make everyone remember the painful memories.''

….

Inayah opened her backpack and started bringing out her books in no particular order while chewing a gum.

She kept banging the books, making noise but no one dared to stop her because she had a murderous aura around her at that moment.

''Ladies, good morning...'' Noah arrived and put his bag down and turned to face Inayah.

''Good morning.'' Clara greeted back when Inayah ignored him.

''I heard this seat is empty? Can I occupy it?'' Gideon asked as he stood in front of Noah.

Noah nodded his head. ''Sure, sit if you like.'' he said to Gideon.

''Thanks!'' Gideon sat down and turned to face Inayah. ''Ayah, I hope we get along well. After all, this is our last semester in school.''

''Oh, do you two know each other?'' Noah asked curiously.

''Yes. We know each other very well. Right, Inayah?''

Inayah removed her pair of earphones and plucked them into her ears and laid her head on the table.

''Gideon, how come you are suddenly okay?'' Clara asked.

''Why? You didn't wish for me to be okay?'' Gideon asked back.

''No, is just that Inayah went to the hospital last month and…''

Inayah banged her palm on the table and Clara pursed her lips.

She smiled awkwardly and laid her head on the table, not daring to speak again.

Gideon looked at them and his gaze shifted to Bertha.

The latter frowned her face and glared at him before looking away.

…..

Noah looked at his watch as he leaned against his car in front of Inayah's house.

It was already late in the night but he was still there waiting to see her since she had refused to talk to him at school the whole day.

When he saw Inayah walking towards the house holding a white polybag, he walked closer to her. ''Inayah.''

''Noah?'' Inayah was surprised to see him because it was late.

''Inayah, can we talk?''

''What do you want to talk about?'' Inayah looked at him with a blank expression.

''About last night, I didn't mean to scare you.''

''Is alright. I just hope that you won't repeat it again.'' Inayah had a lot on her mind and didn't want to drag things with Noah.

''Why? Don't you like me?"

''Right now, I don't have the luxury to like anyone. I will be happy if we can remain as friends.'' Inayah replied exhaustedly.

A black SUV pulled over in front of them and butler James got down from the car. He bowed in front of Noah and turned to Inayah.

''Young miss, your ride is here!''

''Inayah, what does this mean? I thought I told you to stay away from that man at the mansion?'' Noah said uncomfortably.

He felt a displeasure at the thought of Inayah getting close to his uncle.

Of course, she still didn't know the two had such kind of relationship.

''Noah, I appreciate your concern but, this is my life. I will see you on Monday.'' Inayah said and turned.

Butler James opened the door for her and she got inside.

Noah chuckled, he found the situation ridiculous. He gritted his teeth angrily and murmured to himself, ''I will make sure I take away anyone who makes you happy in this life. That will be my payment for what you did to my father.''