Chapter 2 THE PLAN

On Friday was vacation day and it was also the last examination day for the Grade 1 students.

Christian sat under one of the big apple tree in St. Davis high school, there were several brick molded chairs under the tree.

He was going through his History notebook which was the first paper in their upcoming mock examination.

Abigail appeared beside him, but he didn't notice, she tapped him,

"We still have time to read," she said frowning.

He looked up at her, "I know, but since there is nothing more to do, it's not bad reading from now," he replied smiling.

"You got me angry the other day" she said ignoring his answer.

"Ooh I am really sorry, my head was full at that time due to what the VP said." Christian apologized, before she could say anything more, Jason Fernandez was standing right In front of her.

Jason seemed to like Abigail but he couldn't tell her, he envied seeing her talking to Christian.

"Look who we have here," he smirked,

"So what were you two planning," Jason asked teasingly,

"Planning to kill you," Abigail teased back, he laughed loudly and said; "I am not the type of guy you could kill so easily,"

"Won't you say something Mr. Gentle" Jason asked, looking straight into Christian eyes.

Christian just stared at him he could see in eyes the intensity of jealousy and hate. Christian stood up smiling at Abigail.

"I think I'll use the toilet,"

"I'll be right back;" he said without waiting for an answer, he sprinted off, leaving the two of them behind.

Though Jason was his grade 1 student, he didn't want to fight over a girl. Abigail was not his girlfriend either but she seems to like him more than Jason, or maybe he was just thinking too much, not like he cared though, he had nothing for Abigail. Jason had known Abigail from elementary school, when she hadn't even known Christian. He had admired her since then, though they were just friends, he started having feelings since they entered high school, seeing how Abigail grew to become a pretty creature and now, one unconcerned brat wants to snatch her away from him.

Christian had been watching Jason, he knew what he wanted, Christian actually knew Jason didn't love Abigail, all he has for Abigail was infatuation, he noticed that Jason wanted to use her, then dump her, but he couldn't bring himself to tell Abigail without getting her annoyed, or making her think otherwise, her hot temper was one big problem to handle, but someday he would tell her before the worse happened, he thought.

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The bell ranged breaking the deadly silence in the school compound; Suleiman and Christian were busy arranging grade 1 student's examination scripts at Mr. Chadwick's office.

Mr. Chadwick was their Biology teacher; he was a lazy one and always allows students do some of his own jobs, although he compensates them most times, that's the bait he used in getting them.

All grade 1 students were rushing rapidly to the exit of the school with great joy, it was the end of the third semester examination and the vacation was a very long one.

Abigail appeared at the window of Mr. Chadwick's office, she called at me, telling me she was about to go home, I persuaded her to wait but she told me she couldn't, so I gave up.

As she left, David my other friend ran into the office, Mr. Chadwick was surprised at him,

"What was chasing you lad," he yelled,

"Nothing sir, I just wanted to see if Christian was still here." David replied trying to catch his breath.

Mr. Chadwick looked at him then went back to the newspaper he was reading. David ran to me, still breathing heavily.

"I thought you guys had gone home, I wanted to tell you that we could create a study group for ourselves."

Christian looked at Suleiman who stared back at him.

"That a bright idea," Christian said.

"Where would be the venue?" Suleiman asked, staring confusedly at a script.

"We could use my place," David replied smiling, "my mum would be glad to have you."

"Okay it is agreed then, we start when?," Christian chipped in, arranging stacks of scripts.

"Tomorrow will be fine," David said, "No problem" Christian and Suleiman replied simultaneously and laughed.

We were the only students remaining in school when we finished stacking up the scripts; the school compound was as quiet as a grave yard.

"We should be going" Suleiman said backing his bag, "don't forget guys," David cried out, reminding us about the study group we had planned earlier on.

No problem, Christian replied. "You guys should be get going already, it's late"

Mr. Chadwick's hoarse voice filled the room, "yes sir" we replied.

He then gave us ten bucks to share among ourselves for our hard work, as we went home we bought burgers and drinks, it was an interesting evening as we chatted and laughed in the quiet evening. David and Suleiman normally use train, but as for me, I usually walk down to my dad's grocery store which was located some miles from our school.

We had parted ways and I was now walking alone, I threw the wrap of the burger in my hand and I watched the cool evening breeze floating it in midair, it was a very cool evening, you could hear the songs of birds, they perched at every nearby tree, although the horns and sirens from cars won't let you get the full rhythm, it was a busy evening in Texas, the sky was brownish gold, illuminated by the evening sun, it was setting in the east, as if it was entering the ground, Christian liked watching the sun at this time, the rays were now very weak, not like the fierce afternoon rays which scorches you, burning through your entire skin.

Christian wasn't surprised seeing his Dad at the front of his grocery store, he knew he was late, he looked at his wrist watch, it was past five; it was time to answer some thorough questioning........