The Untainted
Chapter 3
Sitting in the classroom, jotting down notes, asking questions when she feels the need to be more enlightened was Rihannat. Its just another day at school as always and she's making the use of it to the fullest without missing any activity that can affect her result.
"Submit your project tommorrow. You know I've given you all enough time. Failure to do so tommorrow, you know the consequence, you don't need to bring it to me again. I won't repeat myself. Everyone should submit to the class president. The assistant should assist him this time because I don't want to hear stories about not seeing the president on time or whatever your excuse maybe." the lecturer said. Turning to Rihannat and Basit now" you two should bring them to me by latest tomorrow afternoon. I won't be in the school in the evening tomorrow. The professor left after that.
Immediately after the professor left, the class erupted into chaos.
Oh my God, I'm not done!!!
I haven't finished my work!!!
"Can you let me use yours to finish mine since I'm halfway through???" Someone said.
"No way!! I haven't complete mine too!!" Her friend replied.
"You aren't a good friend." The two friends were busy arguing and counterattacking eachother with words. But nobody to stop them as most of them are busy trying to make those who have completed theirs to assist them to complete their work too.
Basit was quickly surrounded by his classmates, both males and females trying to bribe him, some ladies flirting with him as usual.
Rihannat too wasn't fearing well, she was overwhelmed by the growls and loud noise surrounding her.
She raised her head and saw Basit weaving through the crowd to leave the class. He gave her a signal to leave too and she did. She took her bag, kept her phone to her ears as if she's on call while walking out of the class.
After the two left. The class was full of helter--skelter as people were trying to make do with the little time to finish their work while some where still unserious. Even though they knew the professor is very strict and will do as he said. His deadline never change.
The following day Rihanna's and basit sat together in an empty lecture room as agreed, waiting for those who are submitting. Some people submitted a finished project while some submitted a half done work.
And some people didn't bother to submit at all while some try to buy their way in through Basit and Rihannat so they can lie on their behalf when they know the lecturer loves the duo and will believe their words.
Rihannat sighes as she looks at the president for the umpteenth time.
Say your mind beauty, stop looking at me as if you are inlove with my beautiful face.
Pfft, Rihannat laugh, stop giving yourself honey mixed with sugar. I was just wondering why you keep refusing their stretched olive branches....you know. The ladies I mean.
Why should I? Basit asked. He knows that was why she has been looking at him, he just felt like teasing her to see her reaction and ....well its the same, clear eyes, no blushing....no anger... just clear.
Aren't you impressed that lots of ladies are.... ..trying to....you know.
Why should I look twice at people who will throw and sell themselves to have what they want? Do I look like such a person to you? They are not serious with their studies. Always looking for a shortcut. Why should I concern myself with them?
But you were still gentle with them. You didn't act like....
I can't be harsh with them, since I'm not their parents, we don't have business. They chose that lifestyle why should I bother myself and I don't want them reporting me to their boyfriends. My peaceful life is important beautiful.
Stop calling me that!!
Why, are you not?
"No. I. am. not. "She said with emphasis.
"But. you. are. Beautiful. "Basit said grinning mischievously.
Suit yourself then. Rihannat said and turn away from him when she saw he was teasing her.
Lets go now. Its time to submit. Basit stood up after checking the time. Its over an hour. They left the class.
On their way they saw some students who ran after them with their work, breathing heavily.
After leaving the professor's office around 3.30pm, they waited and observe their Asri prayer in the school masjid.
Do you have any lecture left to attend? Or.... Basit asked her outside the mosque.
No and you? Rihannat asked him too
Basit: No, so you are going home now? And what about your friends?
Rihannat: Yes,I'm going home. My friends have gone home, they left early because they have some homeworks to do while I have done mine. I can't tell them to wait for me again. Can I? She asked jokingly.
Basit: No, you can't. (Smiles)Let me walk you to the gate then.
Rihannat: No,your admirers will ...
Basit: No admirers and don't you have too? See who dey talk. If you know how many they eye you for this campus you go beg me say make I no follow you.
The two laugh at his funny remark.
They discuss about their academics, school works and activities till they got to the gate. No improper contact nor improper talk. It was peaceful until suddenly
Can I have your number? I want to be your friend.
@ Olukoya zainab