Esther's POV

"So what are you gonna make for us?" Nigel asked me.

"How about popcorn?" I suggested.

"Yeah yeah sure." They chorused and I skipped into the kitchen. I got the corn, the saucepan and some butter and started making it.

When it was simmering, I brought out my phone from my pocket, plugged my ear peice into my ears and listened to Don't let me down by Chainsmokers ft Daya.

"Oh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah, yeah, yeah

Oh, I think I'm losing my mind now, yeah, yeah

I need you, I need you, I need you right now

Yeah, I need you right now

So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down

I think I'm losing my mind now

It's in my head, darling I hope

That you'll be here, when I need you the most

So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down

Don't let me down."

I gasped when someone grabbed my wrist and slammed me to the wall.

"What do you think you're doing?" He snarled.

"What?! I can't hear you!" I yelled tapping my ear with my unheld hand.

He hauled me towards him, pressing my body to his and coiled his arm around my waist making me feel colly wobbly in my tummy. Okay this was hella inappropriate!

He removed the ear piece from my ears, took my phone and slapped it on the counter.

"Dude, you could have spoilt my phone, are you mad?" I asked.

"How dare you insult me?" He growled jerking me more to him making my hands fall on a rock- I mean chest.

"B..because I have no sugar?" I mewoed and he sighed loudly. Later he let go of my waist and moved back.

No! Dude! Come back! Hold me!

You know what mind, you're really shitty.

"When yq1¹ou bring the pop corn go back to your room and never come downstairs understand?" He demanded and just as I was about to reply, he stomped out of the kitchen.

Terrance, Terrance, Terrance.

Did he actually think I'll do that? I'll..I'll make Him pop corn and I won't eat some? Not happening any time soon.

After I heard the corn pop, I turned off the stove and served them into a bowl and took it into the hall. I ignored Terrance's warning glare and I sat in between Nigel and Sharderaque and the rest were in front of the screen.

The two giants by me ate the popcorn with me but I made sure I was eating more because I can't be cheated easily.

"So guys, how about I invite my friends over?" I suggested before I stuffed some popcorn into my mouth.

"No!" Terrance snapped.

"Wasn't talking to you." I stuck my tongue out.

"This is my house." He informed.

"Okay?" I chuckled and he looked like he really wanted to strangle me.

"Oh come on bro!" Silas whined nudging him and he (Terrance) glared at me. I then started to wail.

"Hmm he treats me like I'm a slave." I countered and he gave me the wtf look.

"It's ok, ok?" Shark assured holding my shoulders and I fought the urge to smirk.

"Yo dude, come on! The more, the merrier." Nigel pointed out and Terrance let out a groan of frustration.

''Are they all girls?" Shark asked.

"Yup,''I replied

"Wow," He replied.

''Why?" I asked,

"Have you been friends with boys before? " Nigel asked and I shook my head.

"How come you can easily mingle with guys?" Sharderaque asked,

"I mingle easily with everyone." I countered glancing at Terrance.

"So can they come?" I requested.

"Yeah, yeah yeah sure." They chorused except Mr.Grumpy and his hot cold face.

"So Esther, how old are you?" Silas asked.

"I think she's seven." Terrance cut in.

"Naa, I'm five," I lied and laughed a little.

"Just kidding kids! I'm nineteen." I answered crossing my legs. "What about you guys?" I asked. Nigel told me he was 22, Shark was 21, and Silas 20.

"Terrance what about you?" I asked grinning sheepishly.

"Oh he's also 21." Nigel answered because Terrance's face was glowing red with anger like hell.

In your face hell!

"Oh ok, " I hummed looking briefly at his face, the look was brief because trust me, your face will turn into ashes if you stared at him for long.

"Are you mad because I beat you in the video game? " I asked and successfully got ignored.
Alright.

***

When lectures were over, Nina decided to drop us off. But I suggested they escort come over to where I work.

"Yes bitch yes." Nina chirped and Jamila shrugged. We left the premises of college and slipped into Nina's lamborghini.

"Where are my chips? Jam!" I groaned snatching it from her.

"You're so unkind." She scoffed.

"Like you weren't when you refused to lend me your milkshake."

"Whatever. What's up with you and the janitor?" She asked.

"Ew what?" I scrunched my face and they both chuckled.

"Come on we saw you staring at him." Nina teased.

"What the heck happened to your sights?!" I asked.

We talked about random stuff till she pulled up at the mini heaven based on my direction.

"Let's go bitches," I said and we exited the car and went inside as we met up with Martha.

"Care to explain who these girls are?" She asked.

No bitch, no move aside.

"Oh Sir Terrance said I can invite them over."  I explained and she pressed her lips into a thin line.

"Hurry up and go do your work." She said and we went our separate ways.

"Is she that cold?" Nina whispered and I shook my head.

"Naa, house rules and some other shit." I elaborated when we got to the storeroom. I changed out of my jeans and tank top and wore the maid clothes and came out.

"Let's go," I breathed out and we went into the kitchen when I stood at the sink and washed the few dishes.

"This place is marvellous." Jamila breathed out.

"I want food," Nina whined and I rolled my eyes. Yes, they're foodies like me but I'm foodier.

"Huh, and I thought you wanted to help me." I scoffed.

"Wouldn't you like that?" She smirked.

"Nope, but the jani-" Jstartee,

"Shut up, ah!" I rolled my eyes arranging the plates on the drainer.

All of a sudden we heard some deep voices chatting and laughing.

"Who are they?" Nina asked frowning.

"Boko Haram." I droned sarcastically and we strolled out of the kitchen to meet the guys.

"Hey guys, these are my friends." I chirped waving at Nina and Jamila.

"Nina and Jamila, those are Nigel, Sharderaque and Silas,.Sharderaque, Silas and Nigel, Jamila and Nina," I introduced and took in a breath.

"Oh I almost forgot, that's Mr.Grum- Terrance." I laughed.

"Hey hey ladies." Shark flirted and winked at Nina.

"Hey. " Nina giggled and Sharderaque chuckled shaking his head.

Awkward, but I freaking ship it!

"Hey you guys let's sit." I said motioniong them to the hall and we plopped into our seats.

"We brought sushi!" Silas announced.

"Food! Yes!" I squealed and Terrance glowered at me.

"What?!'' I mouthed at him.

The mouth-watering sushi was brought out and we all took our share. So this was how we were sitting, Nina by Sharderaque, Nigel by Jamila and me in between Silas and Terrance.

Silas scooted close to me and so did Terrance with a small growl.

Weird.

Anyway my heart was skyrocketing under our closeness.

"He sweet cheeks, want my sushi? " Silas asked when I finnished mine in a split second as Terrance glared at the two of us.

"Yeah!" I said and shoved it into my mouth. I faced Terrance by looking up to him, then his untouched sushi.

"Um Terrance's can I have your sushi?" I grinned. He didn't say anything. He just allowed his jaw to tick as his expressionless face looked elsewhere.

I shrugged and took his sushi and ate it before he could fuss. The others easily chatted with each other and I joined in, laughing at the joked which were told.

At a point I laughed a bit too loud and I felt a side of my waist sting, indicating Terrance had pinched me!

"Control yourself." He sais undertone ans I just glared at him.

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