Chapter 3

CHAPTER 3

THE SECRET

Bimpe got to school the following day , she could sight some of her mates and juniors staring at her , infact everyone in school didn't take their faces off her.

" What have I done this time around ? " she asked herself as she headed towards her class .

she saw Kelvin with some of his friends talking , trying to walk pass them in order to avoid their attention Kelvin caught her by the hand and dragged her to a corner .

" Good morning Bimpe " he greeted .

" Yea good morning . " She forced a smile .

" Alright , " He continued " it's everywhere. "

" What is everywhere ? " she asked, surprised to see Kelvin's mood change suddenly .

" Don't you know ? " he asked .

" That what . " She replied.

" What you wrote on the diary has gotten to the principal . " He said .

" Oh my God ! , " she added " How did it get to him. "

" The principal called my mum and told her everything and Infact she said she is coming to school today . " He replied , releasing his hand from her.

" But wait ! Who might have done this ? "

" Who did you think it is , you should have known by now " he frowned .

" Gweneven ! " Bimpe replied .

" Yes ! Bimpe we have no other choice than to face the consequences "

" Oh no ! " She bite her lips .

The school bell rang for assembly and all student left their classes except from Bimpe who was feeling ashamed of herself and decided not to go , Everyone kept staring at her during lessons and it wasn't that long before the principal ordered her and Kelvin to his office .

" Bimpe can you explain yourself with what you wrote here ? " He looked at her though his spherical glasses .

" Sir , actually I didn't take it serious during the day I was writing it , I just saw Kelvin that day and used him as an inspiration for the books I do write at home . " She scratched her head .

" So you are a writer. " He was surprised .

" Ye yes sir " she stammered .

" And you write romance stories too "

" Yes sir " Bimpe faked a smile .

" It's good to write Bimpe , but how am I sure that you are telling me the truth . "

" Sir you need to trust me . " She kneeled down .

" What are your intentions for him " The principal replied , catching Bimpe completely off-guard .

" Nothing sir ... I .... " Bimpe tried to find the appropriate words but found herself staring at the principal .

" Well Kelvin you are the next , " He pointed at him " explain yourself "

" Well I can't say if Bimpe is referring to me since she's the type of girl who study and love to be alone " He answered , looking down in other to avoid the principal's eyes .

" Well you guys are really liars " He added " Kelvin have you told your mum to come today , I still need to see her . "

" Alright sir , I will. " Kelvin frowned .

" But bu but . " Bimpe managed to say some words.

" What are you both thinking , Do you know the meaning of love ? , well that's why you children of nowadays do fail since all what is in your head is love " He frowned " olodo , now the two of you go back to your class "

" Gweneven will surely pay for this ! " She said to herself as she and kelvin drag their feet to class .

During closing hour Bimpe got out of the school compound , she was on her way home when she saw Gweneven buying something near a nearby shop . she was still mad at her rival and she had wished to pay her back in any form .

Gweneven , chewing some snacks headed towards Bimpe who can't keep the anger burning within her .

" Oh there you are miss decent ! , I hope you've learnt your lesson . " She smiled .

" And what if i say no ! , What will you do ? " Bimpe asked walking close to her as she and Gweneven's eyes were on each other .

" I can see you have grown wings girl , I can see you have changed or is it Kelvin who has given you the courage to talk to me like that . "

" Whether it's Kelvin or not that's your personal problem but I want to warn you , just because am the cool type doesn't mean you can play prank on me anyhow , watch the way you tell people about me or else you will receive the most painful thing you will forever hate in your life . " She point her fingers at Gweneven.

" So what will you do ? , show me what you got ! " Gweneven pushed Bimpe who fell down and got injured , this made her angry as she pushed Gweneven to the floor .

Suddenly Bimpe's eyes illuminated a purple light which made Gweneven scared and decided to run away , Running away from Bimpe she felt an invisible hand gripping her neck , throwing her away , as she landed herself into the gutter nearby the school . Those student who haven't yet gone home saw Gweneven and laughed , she was covered with debris and mould , her hair was covered with bug . she was vomiting dirty particles out of her mouth .

" Have told you not to cross my part ! , I warned you but you chose to dare . "

Gweneven heard the voice of Bimpe from afar .

" How was I able to hear what she was saying ! " Gweneven was surprise as she manage to get herself up .

" Don't ever play pranks on me again " Bimpe added , turning her back from Gweneven .

" I will better find a way to make sure this girl deserves what she did to me . " Gweneven said to herself but still afraid of Bimpe whether she could still hear what she said from afar .

Bimpe could not explain what she just did to Gweneven as she was surprised to have done something strange , something supernatural that she wouldn't believe she would have done .

So that means the rats were right , so she is a guardian .

" What will I do ? " She asked herself , Gweneven has seen what she can do and as she knew the type of person Gweneven was , everyone in school must have known what happened .

The next day Bimpe stood in front of the school corridor waiting for Gweneven who was still talking to one of her friends .

" They said you want to see me Bimpe ," Gweneven frowned " I wonder what made you talk to me this morning . "

" Honestly Gweneven I just want to apologise for what I did , I didn't know what came over me yesterday . " Bimpe touched Gweneven on her shoulder .

" Please can you get your hands off me " She frowned at Bimpe who removed her hands off her shoulder slowly .

" I was just trying ....."

" Trying to what ? , Look Bimpe I don't really have time for conversations like this , what you did to me yesterday was strange , between you and I we both know what you have done is not something natural. " She patted Bimpe on her shoulder .

" Yes I know , I really don't know what was that but please can you keep it as a secret. " Bimpe pleaded .

" As a secret , come on not all of us are lucky enough to have such gifts . " She smiled at Bimpe .

Bimpe was surprised with the way Gweneven was Interacting with her. Is this the Gweneven I know before ? She asked herself as she fake out a smile to convince Gweneven .

" So Bimpe your secret is safe with me , I promise you I won't tell anyone , You can count on me if you need anything . " She smiled .

" Thanks Gweneven . " Bimpe hugged Gweneven who frowned at her back with so much hatred .

" It's alright . " Gweneven faked a smile .

" I think I had better be going , I don't want to miss my zoology class , unlike you who is more interested in Botany " She waved at Gweneven who just stood still faking a smile .

Bimpe had gotten to some distance away from Gweneven before Gweneven could say a word , She was still afraid of Bimpe if she could still hear all what she was saying .

" Stupid girl ! , I will soon find out the coven you belong to and the sabbat you perform secretly . " She frowned .

Later that evening Bimpe washed her clothes and headed towards the market to buy some ingredients , suddenly she met Kelvin and his mom coming towards her . What will she do ? , She asked herself as she pretended not to have seen them . Her eyes met with kelvin's Mom and she turned away pretending to check some things in her bag

" Is that not the girl your classmates were talking about ? " She asked her son , who pretended not to have heard .

" I am talking to you kelvin ! " She spat .

" Come on mom we've settled it. " He frowned.

" You've settled it . "

" Yes mum . "

" Alright , if you say so . " She replied .

After hearing all what they were talking about , Bimpe turned to a trader who was selling meats , she had better hurry before his mom get to her . Bimpe was surprised with the way the trader looked like , her head was injured exposing wounds to flies , her skin colour was different , it was red and rough .

She stretched out her bony hand to shake Bimpe who immediately removed her hand from the meat she Intended to buy , It was rotten and smelling .

" What do you want to buy my girl ? " She asked , staring at Bimpe who couldn't just keep her eyes off her . Her teeths were black .

Suddenly a young girl came to buy a meat from her , Bimpe was surprised with the way the girl brought out her money and took the meat along .

" Is the meat not irritating to her. " She asked herself .

" What do you want to buy my girl , you've been waiting for some minutes now , hope everything is alright ? " She asked again .

" Nothing ma , I don't think I will need it again , there are lots of meat at home I haven't finished yet . " She lied , turning away from the woman was the best thing to avoid being irritated but to her surprised almost all the traders looked strange,most of them had some of their body parts missing .

" What the hell is going on ? " She asked herself as she searched round the market if she can see Kelvin and his mum but both of them were nowhere to be found .

" My daughter ". A voice called from behind .

Bimpe turned her back , she was shocked to see her father , looking like a zombie . His left eye is missing .

" Dad , is that you " Bimpe asked .

" Yes my daughter . Dad is home . " He replied .

" Look at how you look . " Bimpe was confused .

" Yea , you know I'm dead " He smiled .

" But .... "

" You are a supernatural being , and only a supernatural creature have the ability to see me and the rest of the people here ." He replied .

Bimpe turned around the market to see a lot of walking dead , some are children , why others are adults . How can she see them .

" Because you are a fairy . " Her father replied , like he had already know what she's thinking of .

" Come , let me show you around . I need to tell you somethings . " He smiled .

" Like .. " she replied .

" How my brain got missing " He replied , pointing at his empty skull . Seeing his empty skull , Bimpe fainted .

Bimpe woke up , she was able to regained her consciousness . She stood up from the mat she was laying on . Where the hell is she ? , She asked herself as she stands up .

" Thank God , you are awake . " Her father smiled .

" Dad I miss you " she replied , as she hugged him . Regardless of how irratating his body was .

" Bimpe I know you miss me , but I want you to do me a favor . " He looked into her eyes .

" What " Bimpe replied .

" I want to tell you somethings , I want you to tell your mother . " He replied .

" What is it dad . " Bimpe smiled .

" You see long ago , your mum loved someone , someone more special to her than me . She loved him and they both planned to spend their lives together , and I was her friend back then . I was jealous of the guy , because I love your mother too . When I told her my feelings , she told me to move on mm, saying I'm not her type .

As at that time I actually can't say why she loves the guy , Sooner or later I was able to discover that she actually loves him because of successful he is , and I was the failure type . My envy got into something that I myself couldn't control , I needed something that will destroy your mother's relationship . So I was forced into a cult group and we set ourself up , to kill the guy . In which we successfully did. Trust me Bimpe , your mother won't tell you that she goes to the burial ground once in a month to greet the man she loves from her heart . I know she will be mad at me when she finds out , so as you . " He continued "

That day I had accident , I planned to kill my friend and claim the contract alone given to us by the federal government . I had posioned his drink and he died , I hide him at the back of my car . Feeling over excited towards my successful plan . I forget to insert the break when I suppose to , it was too late so it resulted into an accident and I died . Everybody you see here in this market , are paying for the evil deeds they've committed , and it's a pity that your father is among . We can't go to heaven like others who had died , even devil himself doesn't want us to come to him . Our sins are too much than his . "

Bimpe was shocked , so her father is this cruel .

" You are not our daughter , we adopted you . You are someone powerful , and I need you to help clear away my sins. " He pleaded .

" I'm not Jesus , I don't wipe of sins , but pray God should forgive you . " Bimpe replied .

" You have the power to do that. " He added.

" I know , Dad you are soo wicked . " Bimpe replied , as she took to her heels without looking back . She had better not tell her mother the evil things her father had done in the past unless things won't go well like it was .

Bimpe's father felt disappointed of himself . He had wasted his life on material things that the world could give , forgetting that he will one day die . He felt ashamed of himself .

" I hope she understands . " He murmured , heading towards the market to meet peers .