K.Y

"Sorry? What do you mean?" I questioned since I was confused about his question.

"Do you attend lessons just to meet new guys?" He repeated the question again and that got me riled up. What was he trying to insinuate?

"What are you saying? That I only go there to seduce guys abi? I don't know what made you think that way but I have a goal and that's why I'm attending the lessons not to seduce guys and I don't appreciate you asking me this type of question, sorry," I hurried out of the room as anger swept over me.

"Why are you frowning?" Juliana questioned as soon as I stepped into our room and made my way to my bed and Crystal turned to me.

"Ugh! I'm so pissed," I raised my hands above my hand and shook them.

"What happened?" Crystal inquired and I sighed.

" Can you believe what Tise accused me of?"

They both shared a look before turning to me.

"What?" Juliana queried.

"He..." I narrated the whole ordeal to them and they listened attentively, I wonder if Crystal is always focused as this.

"Wow, I smell jealousy," Juliana commented and I threw a scowl at her.

"Me too, did he see you with any guy?" Crystal asked and I puckered my brows before remembering he probably saw me with Ziba earlier, no wonder her greeted me coldly and walked away when I wanted to talk.

"I think he saw me with Ziba earlier when you guys left," I told them and they both clapped concurrently.

"That's it, I'm sure he was jealous," Crystal claimed and I pressed my lips together.

"That's true," Juliana added and soon enough they started teasing me about it until Keyshia called.

After changing into a blue shorts and pink tank top, I headed to my sister's place and upon arriving there, Keyshia let me into the house.

"Where is Kike?" I questioned while looking around the house.

She shrugged before sitting down while I sat beside her.

"She went somewhere."

I raised my brows, "Where?"

She opened her palms widely, "I don't know but I think she's resumed or maybe resorted to prostitution again, that's her way of getting over her boyfriend."

I shut my eyes for a second and shook my head.

"Again? Hasn't she learnt her lesson?"

"I don't think so."

" This is bad."

We shifted to another topic and soon enough Kike strolled into the house in her micro sequin gown and I shook my head just by the sight of her.

"Where are you coming from?" I questioned and she lifted her shoulders in a half shrug.

"I went out to catch fun, is that a problem?" She made a sound with her chewing gum and I gave her stinky look.

"That's why you're dressed this way, tell me, Kike are you back to prostitution?"

She sat on the chaise lounge and pulled off her high heels before responding, "How do you expect me to survive? They've both lefte and I have no other source, so, please, don't condemn me oo and just do you know men are not worth it, just live your life to the fullest."

I shared a look with Keyshia before facing Kike.

"And you think you're making sense? For goodness sake, there are decent jobs out there even though the pay isn't enough but at least it's something and I wouldn't dispute the fact that men are not worth it but this time you're the one at fault."

She gave a dismissive wave of her palm, " Please, spare me the preaching," then she rose to her feet and I sighed, there's no way Kike can ever change unless a miracle happens.

Halfway to her room, she turned back and I lifted my brows.

"And in case you know any one you can link me up with like your boss don't hesitate," she said and I threw her a glare before she walked away then I turned to Keyshia.

Holding her hands, I spoke to her, "Please, don't follow the steps of your sister ooo, don't allow anybody to receive you into doing what you don't want to do, you know how manipulative Kike can be."

She bobbed her head before I continued, " If you need anything just let me know okay?"

" Alright."

I got on my feet and informed her I was leaving, without bothering to tell Kike, I walked out of the house and headed to my workplace.

"Hey," I heard a familiar voice call but didn't bother to turn back since that wasn't my name.

"Kanyinsola," the voice called again when I got to the entrance and I turned back this time only to see Zayn smiling sheepishly at me and I placed my hand on my temple.

"Zayn," I replied and he walked up to me.

" How have you been?" He questioned and I shrugged.

" Obviously, I've been good."

"It's nice to hear that."

" Zayn, what do you want?" I questioned since I was already growing impatient.

He smiled and moved closer to me again while I took a step back.

"I've come to realize I can't let you go," he started and I just hope I could roll my eyes but instead I curled my lips.

"What do you want?" I inquired and he nodded.

" I'm sorry I broke up with you in that manner, it was because Gbemi was already growing suspicious and I didn't want her to break up with me, you know she's been of help..."

I cut in," In terms of money and fame, I know you're only using the naive girl."

His lips stretched into a smile and he clapped while I furrowed my brows.

"That's why I like you, you're so smart, thank goodness you know the reason now, that's why I want us to come back together, K.Y I still love you," he professed and I scoffed.

" Do you realize how dumb you sound? I'm not surprised since you have a dull brain. Do you actually think I'll fall for all this gibberish, please, go and sleep," I turned to enter the house and sighted Tise at the balcony, our eyes met and Zayn chose that time to continue his stupidity and he grabbed my hand to make me face him.

"K.Y, just listen to me, I've come to realize I can't live with you," he continued and I sighed.

" Is that how foolish you are? I haven't been in your life for the past few weeks so why now? Do you need me to do something for you?" I eyed him and he shook his head.

" No, it's just that..."

"Just that what?" I shouted this time and he flinched.

" Just leave me alone okay, focus on Gbemi and I hope the poor girl will realize how much of a parasite you are," I punctuated it with a hiss and walked into the house as fury twisted in me.

I jumped on my bed immediately I entered my room and ruffled my hair in annoyance, after a few minutes of calming down, I got up and glanced at the wall clock. No wonder Crystal and Juliana weren't in the room, it was time to prepare dinner.

Not bothering to ask Tise for what he would like to eat since I knew he would give the same response, I made my way to the kitchen to prepare what I felt like eating and that was Spaghetti and Stew.

"When did you return?" Crystal asked as I brought out the spaghetti from the cabinet. The kitchen was really busy since it was time for dinner.

"Not quite long," I told her and she nodded before returning her focus to the meat she was washing.

An hour later, the food was ready so I served it in a tray and headed to Tise's room. After knocking the door once and with me mentioning my name, he let me into the room and I dropped the tray on the table and turned to leave instantly but his voice stopped me.

"K.Y," he called and I pressed my lips together before turning back swiftly.

"Yes," I looked up at him as he whirled his chair.

"I'm sorry for the way I spoke to you earlier," he apologized and I resisted the urge to smile.

"I'm sorry too, I shouldn't have spoken to you in that manner, you're still my boss," I made my apology and he shook his head.

"It's fine."

I smiled this time and he smiled in return then I cleared my throat.

"I know you saw me with Zayn earlier," I started and he lifted his brows.

" Yeah."

"So, won't you ask me about him?" I inquired and he creased his brows.

" You want me to?"

I bobbed my head and did the same too.

"Okay, I didn't want to pry earlier but what were you doing with Gbemi's boyfriend? " He questioned and the thought of Zayn just made me get annoyed again.

"He wanted us to come back together."

"What?" Confusion was written over his face and I chuckled.

"The thing is, Zayn and I dated before..." Then I went on to narrate everything to him leaving out the fact that he was only being a freeloader to Gbemi.

"Oh, so, will you accept him back?" He queried and I shook my head.

" Of course not, my exams are my priority right now," I told him and he nodded before he made me bring the tray to him.

"Thanks."

"It's nothing," I made my way out of the room after that and smiled to myself, somehow, I felt like a burden had been lifted off my shoulders.

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