Chapter 10: the long talk

"Uwana... There you are I've been-

Hazel said in one sentence. I laughed a little at how she constructed her sentence.

"Relax Hazzy its nothing I just got into a little trouble with the Media man. More like walking maniac man"

Hazel laughed in a not so little way and I laughed along with her. After we sobered up she finally spoke up again

" Thanks for standing up to him Uwana, That's how I get ridiculed every time I go late to his class."

"Aww poor you. Every time"

"Yea and the worst part is he wouldn't Let me leave. It's like as much as he hates me he enjoyed seeing me walk into his class all over again. This Media thing is a class that should be done and dusted since 7th grade,  and look here I am in 9th grade dealing with it urgh "

" Wow Hazel, his he that bad"

" Oh, Uwana you haven't seen the last of him."

And that was enough to give me the creeps. But little did he know I have something he didn't have, his secret identity. I smirked as the memory of 10 years ago flooded my mind.

You have been nothing but a traitor and a disgrace to this family. you tried to kidnap my daughter, attempted to murder my wife and now you plan to snatch the throne from me. Not on my watch Hami you maybe my half brother but I will not let you harm my family. By the power invested in me, I Ban you  Hami Daudi Namya

"Hello, earth to Uwana c'mon we Need to get the heck outta school before your horse chews my entire clothing off of me. Apparently, I don't think he's had a decent meal"

"Oh so sorry I zoned out on you. C'mon, I told my mom we would be on our way by now. Hop on I'm sure Raymon wouldn't mind a second ride"

With That, we were out of school heading straight for Hazel's house before going to mine.

***

Getting home I meet my mom cooking in the kitchen and the aroma of the food filling the whole place. I dropped my bag in the pallor making my way to assist her.

"Oh, Uwana Darling you are back, sorry I didn't quite hear the door click when you came in. How was school today?"

"Urrrrr School?"

I drowned remembering all the events that had unfolded today like the fact That mister Robert is actually Hami in disguise.

It was a lucky shot that he didn't recognize me. not wanting to bother her of all the troubles I've gone through especially when our nemesis is my class teacher I Waved it off telling her what's best for her to hear.

" Everything is fine mom, I made a new friend asides Raymon, of course, he's been good all the way but now its time to make a more humany friend"

I said ending it with a graceful smile,  and that smiles totally wiped off when the reality of what I said dawned on me. I quickly rescue myself with my next few words.

" Urrrrr its not that I don't...  Not because your... Ummm mom its not like I don't see you a humany friend it's just, you're the only friend I've to know and loved. I'd like  to give the outside world a second chance even though it's gonna break me ... Again"

"It's okay Uwana I'm your mother and I totally understand your point. So when is she coming over"

I froze on her words to rethink her statement, does she really want to know about my social life and wellbeing outside the house? I thought and after thinking about It for a little while I gave her a response

"Umm mom we've only been friends for 2week I dont think it's time for that Now"

" Alright alright no pressure, I just have to meet her to approve this friendship."

She said in a joking manner and I smiled. The food was almost ready and I had helped in the making of it. When I noticed the food was almost ready I began setting the tables and my mom began dishing the food.

"Alright dear thanks for the help, now go on and get changed before your food gets cold. I'll be waiting here for you. "

With that, I was out of sight with my bag hanging on one shoulder.

15minutes later I was dressed in my grey pop socks and a black baggy shirt. My mom had already started digging into her food immediately she saw me descend the stairs that led to my room and I quickly join in. A few minutes later we're done and for once my mother decided to clean the dishes,  even though I protested to that idea.

She was too stubborn to agree to that so I decided to do something fun instead, watching one of my favorite shows on TV,  fresh off the boat. just as I tuned in to my favorite channel the doorbell goes off. I didn't have to think long enough to figure out who's at the door because as I open the door I'm greeted by a certain damsel with ginger red hair.

" Hazel?!"

"Hey, Uwana... Surprise"

"Don't you surprise me, young lady,  there has got to be a reason why you at my doorstep and by 7:30 pm plus how did you even find me"

"Ahh, I am offended to the core ... Is this Anyway to treat your best friend. Leave her outside your house, questioning her like she is some homeless animal? "