Empire High School - Season 1 - Episode 99

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Empire High School - Season 1 - Episode 99

Angella’s POV
I sat up in the hospital bed feeling much
better. Some of my classmates had sent
gifts and cards to me. Kate and her friends
dropped by few hours ago.

Katherine gave me a large bouquet of
flowers. They all stayed a while with me
before leaving. I was glad to have them
around. I knew I didn’t deserve such love
and care from my classmates judging by
my past actions.

“All of that is in the past now Angella. And
if you don’t mind, you can join our team
when you get well” Said Katherine.
“Actually we want you with us” Temi
added
They nodded in agreement
I have a slight idea of what the team was
all about. I’ve heard them discussing meet
ups to study together. I couldn’t believe
they were all willing to accept me. Well I
was already getting tired of being alone.
“I’d love to join your team” I heard myself
say
Excitement was clear in my tone.
“We meet up every Saturday to study” Said
Kate
“The next meeting is at my house this
weekend” Said Elena
“I’ll come around” I replied
I looked at them. Jamal, Lawal, Cullen,
Emeka, Kate, Jones, Temi, Jeffrey and Elena.
They had happy expressions on their faces.
And all I could do was wonder “what have I
done to get these people care and
love..And genuine acceptance?”
Why didn’t I get to know these people
before now?

I had done one thing to hurt each of these
people in the past.
What a mess i had made of my Life.
I had felt a touch on my skin. I snapped out
of thought. Kate held my hand, Elena and
Temi stood closely by my sides.
“You’re welcome to the Team!” They
chorused
And I couldn’t help but smile with them at
that moment.

There was also a card from Elizabeth,
wishing me quick recovery. I was
astonished she sent me a card. She thought
of me. And I would definitely appreciate
her when I resume school. I hope she gives
me a chance to talk to her.
“Hello Ella” A familiar voice spoke
I raised my head, astonished. It was
Joseph!

Joseph? Impossible!

I knew I was hallucinating again! Joseph
can’t be here!

I closed my eyes for a second hoping his
image would just go away. I was imagining
things again!

Seconds clicked by and I heard the voice
again.
“Angella?”
I reopened my eyes. Joseph was really
here! Unbelievable!
He was holding a bouquet in his hands.
“Well..I guess I’m late..” He gestured
towards the flowers Katherine gave me.
I stared at him in sheer surprise.
Joseph came forward smiling nervously.
“Anyways, how are you feeling?”
I swallowed hard.
“I..I’m fine..Thanks” I managed to say
“This is for you”
He said, handling me the flowers. I held
them tightly.

“Thanks” I mumbled before placing it in
the table next to the bed.
I heard him take a deep breathe.
“I’m sorry for not calling to check up on
you” he said
I looked away and bent my head.
“I have a confession to make”
I raised my head and looked at him. Joseph
leaned forward and sat on the bed.
“I’m a horrible person. It was terrible of me
to have fallen for another girl when I still
had you my my side. I realized it was Lust
and not love. I was so selfish and that
makes me a dreadful person. And I felt bad
after breaking up with you. I figured that
you acted that way because of me you
couldn’t stand seeing me with other girls. I
made you feel insecure in our relationship.
Can you ever find it in your heart to forgive
me?”
I said nothing.
I felt them. Tears pooled in my eyes.

Joseph continued
“I know you hate me now because I ruined
our relationship and gave up on us. I
understand that I deserve it. And I’m very
very very sorry”
He stood up
“I’m sorry” He repeated
“Get well soon”
He turned to leave.
He was leaving. I could hardly believe
Joseph apologized to me. Anytime we
break up I used to be the first person to
apologize and make things up. Everyone
was changing!
“Wait, Joseph” I said
He turned his head and faced me.
I made a gulping sound. And the tears
flowed and I couldn’t control them.
“I’m..Sorry” I whispered twisting my
fingers.

Before I could say another word, Joseph
was already sitting on the bed again.
“It wasn’t your fault. It was mine. I get
jealous anytime I see you with other girls
and each time I let that jealousy take the
best part of me” I sobbed

“Then lemme say we’re both at fault. Ella,
I’m really sorry about everything”
Joseph said, placing his hands on mine.
“I’m sorry too…” My voice quivered
“I really like you..And I still do” I said in a
tight whisper.
Yeah! Funny! I still Love him!

Joseph put his fingers under my chin
gently, he tilted my head to look at him.
Sparks of emotions and happiness erupted
deep down my belly as I held his gaze.
“Same here Ella”

Then his lips descended on mine in a
scorching kiss. I gasped and he took that
opportunity to slid his tongue into my
mouth. I tried to control the kiss but
Joseph wasn’t having it. He was really a
fine kisser. His hands gripped my face as
the kiss grew more intense. This was the
most intense kiss i had ever experienced. I
m0aned as his soft lips devoured me. And I
felt like he was going to swallow me,
whole. I grew lost in the kiss.

Seconds or minutes..I don’t know how long
we kissed. Joseph pulled back and rested
his forehead on mine.

“I’ve missed you” he placed a kiss on my
forehead before he looked at me again.
“I definitely missed you too” I laughed
“Can I have a hug now?” He asked
“Yeah! I’ve been waiting for weeks!” I
smiled wrapping my arms around his neck
being entangled in his arms too.
Suddenly I heard the clearing of a throat.
We separated and looked at the person. It
was my mom!

Joseph stood up immediately.

“Good evening Ma” he greeting nervously
“Oh! How are you Joseph?”
“I’m fine Ma”

She walked to the small table beside the
bed and placed a basket on it. Food!
“I’ll come over to see you tomorrow”
Joseph said

“Are you leaving?” My mom asked
“Yes Ma”
“So soon?”

My mom raised her brow.

Joseph scaratched the back of his neck.
“Actually I was on my way to the mall to
get some stuffs for my siblings. So I just
dropped by to the check on Angella” Joseph
explained

“Okay”
I was a bit unhappy because Joseph was
leaving. I wished he could stay a bit a
longer.

“I’ll be back to school on friday” I said
He shook his head
“Take care”

Joseph turned to leave
“You are not leaving the
hospital until Saturday” My mom said
“What?! Why mom?!” I snapped
“The doctor said we still have to run some
tests on you”
I grumbled

“I’m fine”
“You need to get better”
“I’m better Mom”
She stared intensely at me
“I see” she whispered
“See what?”

“You’re fine now because Joseph came
around. Were you lovesick?” She asked
with a bright smile. I rolled my eyes.
“Actually, I’m feeling much better now that
Joseph and I are on good terms again”
“You’ll resume school on Monday. I don’t
want you to fall ill again. You know your
examinations are fast approaching”
“I’m perfectly fine mom…”

“Yes I know but I want you to feel better in
my own way”

She kissed my cheeks. I sighed
I knew there was no arguing with her. So I
wouldn’t make make it to The Team Meet
Up this weekend. Too Bad, I was really
anxious to study with them.

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