In my Ugliness

♨ Chapter 23 ♨

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Chapter 23

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Kilahi folded her legs along with Caroline on her bed. They were both munching on plantain chips from a plate. Caroline was happy to share her experience in school. "That was how they nominated me as the deputy president for the Press club. I asked why they chose me and they told me that they don't know but they believe that I can do it. He said he believes in me too.  Even when I've stayed away from school"

"Can you run with it?"

"Philippians 4:13, I can do all things, through Christ who strengthens me. That was what today's devotional said, the one you sent to me. That reminds me, you said you'll send me the devotional"

"I'm sorry... After my sister got kidnapped, it ruined my plan. I'll get it this Sunday and I'll stop by to give you"

"Thank you. The only thing left is to prepare my manifesto, speech and plan my campaign program"

"Caroline for President of Nigeria"

"I will knock some corrupt politicans down" She laughed making Kilahi smile. Her resilence and determination to move on with life despite the set backs is something to emulate.

"And ..." Kilahi trailed off darting suspicious glare at her, "And what?" "What about the boys in school, toor I hope they're not trying rubbish."

"I have pepper spray and I walk around with it"

"Are you close to anyone in particular, I mean you said he said he believes in you"

"Ah! Just my friend Bolanle, don't worry Miss Kilahi, i won't be deceived so easily"

"Good" She replied and Caroline shrugged,  "This house is still up for sales oh, the agent said the buyers are calling outrageous prices as if we're desperate. I told mom not to rush"

"Are you not bothered about the memory you get?"

Caroline exhales, "I've changed my room, all the bed sheets have been burnt. I'm fine, I don't want mom rushing to sell the house at a low price. We already found a house we want to get, mom showed me the picture, it's not big but its beautiful"

"Awn"

"The picture is on Mommy's phone. Remind me to show you before you leave." "Sure"

"I miss Miss Temi" "Mrs.. Temi" Kilahi corrected and Caroline broke out laughing, "Mom has been correcting me all week. Its funny how your name changes so quick. One minute I'm Caroline Ogar and the next it might be Caroline Akpan"

Kilahi gave her a suspicious look, "Who's the Akpan in your class?" "No one" She confessed and Kilahi tickled her, "Confessed" "No one! I promise you! Its no one" She yelled laughing to herself while laying in bed tiredly.

"I won't even marry an Akpan"

"Coming from a Cross riverivarian"

Caroline propped herself on one elbow, "So your name will change from Kilahi Agbo to.... Kilahi Akpan" "Kilahi Gbadamosi George. Who's Akpan? Like really? For real?" She asked, her gaze meeting a surprise one from Caroline.

"Miss Kilahi, you didn't give me the gist" She gasped pulling her fingers to see of there was any ring, "There's no ring, we just started dating" She picked a plantain chips up dipping it into her mouth. "Is he going to get married to you?"