I hate my tutor episode 3

😒I hate my tutor 😒

By Nwauwa Miriam C.

🌹Chapter 3🌹
(•°Fruitless search•°)

💮~Corrine~💮

A few days later and my parents were still ‘on’ with their search for a suitable tutor for me. I was secretly pleased with the way things were turning out. The first person they had found, Miss Ginger,turnrd out to be a dirt freak and then,most importantly, she was awfully obese. My dad had left the tutor hunt to know of his employees known as Sunny.
“Dad, I’m sure that after staying a week with Miss Ginger, I’d sure learn her eating habit. ”
That was how I had delicately put it to my dad and she’d been disqualified.
Then came Johnny. He was in his late twenties, quiet sweet of course. But then, he’d been so thin and frail, you’d think he might snap like a twig any moment. That fact alone disqualified him.
Then there was Thelma. That sweet German girl. Her English we limited and her accent was so thick and heavy to the ears.
I wanted to hug this Sunny guy, for helping me find the wrong people.

“I’ll take over in finding you a tutor Corrine. “Dad said one bright cherry Friday morning,, during breakfast. I immediately spit out my toast bread that I had been pleasantly chewing on.

“B…but dad…you’re senator.”I blurted out incoherently. He shrugged his shoulders and tilted his head to a familiar angle.

“Thanks for reminding me Corinne. ”

“You’d be awfully busy always! “I whined pathetically, ignoring his sarcastic remark. That was the only excuse I could come up with. Dad grinned in a knowing way and raised up his fork that had grilled salmon stuck to it.

“But not too busy for my daughter’s welfare. I don’t think Sonny has been doing a good job lately. “He finally shoved the salmon that he had been waving around as he spoke into his mouth. I pushed away my plate of toast, ignoring the fact that it nearly upset the mug of coffee beside it.
Why was this man created and assigned to be my dad? To keep raining on my dreams? Not cool God,not cool…

“Dad, my exams is still six months away.,”I said in a soft voice that bellied the frustration I felt.

“The more reason for the urgency. Isn’t there an idiom that says make haste while the sun shines?”
I groaned loudly, both in despair and irritation.

“It’s make hay whilst the sun shine, and I don’t know why you’re being inconsiderate about my feelings right now. ” I pouted as I cupped my chin in my hand, while making my eyes droopy.

“Now don’t give me that look Corinne. You know better than to try and make me change my mind.” I kept mute.
“I’ll start immediately I’m back from China, which would be on Monday. ”
I didn’t say anything else. I stood up, abandoning my half eaten breakfast, and walked to my room. Well at least you now know whom I got my stubbornness from.
I wondered if my dad’s motto was also ‘Gregory Williams always wins… ‘
I know it’s too much of a coincidence but come on, what else would account to him making my life a complicated mess?
Well, since it’s obvious he’s not going to give up, I might as well…give up.
Hey don’t give me that look. I don’t mean I’ve given up totally, I’ll just lie low for a While,until I’ve worked something up.
Since I could never win with my parents. Okay, Minus my mom.
Rephrased: Since I could never win with my dad….
I hastily took a shower and dressed up for school.
Downstairs, I bumped into mom. She was hurriedly putting on her earrings when I jammed into her.
“hey Cori… “She said after recovering her composure.

“Hey Loving mother who’s always taking decisions that’s unpleasant to her only daughter. ” I said rolling my eyes.

,”I’m not in the mood to argue with you this morning. ”

“well don’t argue. Just talk your husband out of making a rash decision….”

“You mind if I borrow your Limousin?” mom Interrupted, making me groan aloud. My mom also had her own special talent of rilling me out.
“Wr can switch cars you know, take my Prada while I go with the limo?” she continued with a bright smile.,
“hmm?”

“Fine! “I groaned loudly., “If you promise to talk to dad. ”

“yeah,sure, whatever.,” her phone began to ring loudly. She connected the call.

“Hello first lady!…I’m on my way your excellency,right after I finish combing my hair!”
With a long sigh, I walked out of the sitting room. A chauffeur was already waiting in her car.

“Get out! “I snarled, unleashing my anger on him. The thin young man cowered instantly and obeyed. I,proudly, had this intimidating presence. Maybe it was my eyes, maybe it was my proud red curls that I adored. Whichever it is, the most important thing is that people obey me. Almost everyone.

“Come back here!” I called after the fleeing chauffeur. He turned around Swiftly and stiffly walked back to me.

“Yes Miss? ”

“Give me the car keys. “I looked down at him from the tip of my nose.

“The key is in the car miss..”He fearfully stuttered. That felt like the swat of a fly on my merriment.

“You’re an idiot. “I stated calmly, stomaching my anger.

“y..yes miss… ”

“Go on, say it. “my voice had dropped very low as I glared into his face

“Say what? ”

“That you’re an idiot! Say it now!”

“I’m an idiot.”

“I can’t hear you…”I sang out.

“I’m an idiot! ”

“louder!!”

“I’m an idiot!!! “he practically screamed this time.

“Good, idiot, now get out! “I watched, with a little smile, as he scurried away.
I got into the car, the Coral beads on my neck making tingling noises. I glanced at my reflection in the mirror, my make up was perfect. Everything had to be perfect, I had a reputation to uphold.

******

Clutching my multi Coloured handbag, I catwalked, in the midst of Debbie and Boon Yi, from the school park lot to the hall way. Students stopped whatever they doing to stare at us admiringly.
Guys come on, are you feeling the vibe here?🙍 You’re sure you’re creating the image I want you to? 😏
Well imagine this:
Three hot girls come in through the hallway, in slow motion of course, (anf don’t forget the background music😀),they are all showing off their flawless skin. And in the middle is a verrrry beautiful red-haired girl, with perfectly trimmed, toned legs. The wind gently blows her hair backwards,away from her face,(just like in those cute Indian movie, and don’t forget it’s still in slow motion 😀) and her eyes are fixed intently on nothing, giving her this austere look, as well as the smirk on her face…..dont forget the ‘ooh’s and ‘aah’s from the audience too…
Well if you’re done imagining that, then thumbs up for having a vivid imagination. And then those little pathetic call me of: OMG! Its the rock angels… Bla Bla bla!
But still, I could never get tired of hearing them.

*****

“So Cori, how’s the search for the tutor going?” Debbie asked while we were in the cafe, having lunch. I was surprised that she’d even remember.

“Why are you asking? “Boon Yi answered for me. “You wanna recommend someone?”
The two girls laughed loudly.

“girls come on, you shouldn’t joke about such delicate issue.” I gave a long sigh.

“Yeah Debbie, Cori is still sore about it. ”

“I’m not.”

“are too. ”

“I’m not. ”

“alright guy, let’s talk about the party scheduled for this evening. “Debbie interrupted our childish squabble.
Yes, I’m totally excited about this particular party. My dads not around. Mom would let me go if I tell her. And most importantly, I’d momentarily be freed from the worries of my dad getting me a tutor. I mean he wouldn’t bother himself with the search for a tutor while away.

“Cool party, the demigods would be there. “Boon Yi said smiling widely. Debbie only grimaced.

“What’s wrong with the demigods? “I asked, leaning back in my chair and crossing my hands under my breast.
Her nose crinkled up as she idly stabbed at her food ,her long artificial nails casting shadows on her cheeks.

“I guess I’ve had my fill of all them. “she raised up her eyelid to look into my face. “I want something new and exciting. ”

“so by ‘fill’, you mean… Sex? ” she nodded. Boon Yi’s eyes widened .

“So you’ve had sex with almost all of them? “Boon Yi was asking, her expression was not too pleasant.

“Yeah except for Austin. That one is a snob. “a look of relief passed through Boon Yi’s face.

“why? you like Austin? ” I teased her. I laughed loudly when I saw her cheeks glow a faint red.

“look who’s laughing at me, were you not the one going all lovey-dovey with Anthony last year?”Boon Yi taunted me, her èyes blazing. My laughter died in my throat as I remembered a very embarrassing event. Last Year i had nearly gotten myself into a relationship with one of the demigods. The demigods were a popular boy’s band,good looking and very rich. And they were also nototous for their reputation of breaking girl’s heart.

“well I was sixteen then, besides I was drunk. “my eyes darted to Debbie’s giggling face to Boon Yi’s smirking own and I knew they didn’t believe my eyes. Last year I had thought that I was in love with Anthony, he had been so perfect, I wanted to marry him, live with him forever….
Sometimes when I recall that incident, it makes me wonder if Anthony had used a love portion on me, cos Rembering it gives me the chills.

“Yeah keep fooling yourself Miss. ” Debbie said in between laughter.

“whatever. “I rolled my Eyes, before taking a sip of my strawberry juice.

“so you’ll be there? “Boon Yi asked after a while.

“of course. ”

“you’re sure? “Debbie asked, as though she’d seen the future and knowing that there was no way I’d be able to make it to the party.

“of course I’m sure. I wouldn’t miss it for anything. ” And I meant it .

“Great, when are we going to have that twerking contest again?” Debbie had resumed nibbling at the tart on her plate.

“dummy.”

*****

Schools finally over and I’ve already worked myself into a frenzy, in anticipation of the party. New clothes, Booze, hot guys, hot sex even…
The house was quiet when I returned. Mom was not yet back, I couldn’t see my limo parked outside, so I assumed she was not back from wherever she went to.

“🎶party party.. Party… ” I sang as I raced upstairs to my room, totally oblivious to my environment. I threw my bag on the bed, then walked over to a land-line on a side stool beside my bed and dialed 6-1-1 on it. I tapped my feet impatiently while waiting for a maid to pick up.

“Hello Miss, how can I help you? ” A soft voice said respectfully from the other end.

“Lucy, I need two maids in my room now. Hurry up. ”

“yes miss, would you like… “I slammed down the receiver loudly, laughing, I’m sure that idiot would have an earache by now.
Booze, hot guys, hot sex…
A hot wild fling was just what I needed to refresh my sensuality. I was still having this mushy thoughts when a soft knock sounded on the door.

“come in! “I yelled out. The door opened almost immediately and two uniformed maid walked in, their heads bowed. They were both dressed in striped gray cotton T-shirt and a black pinafore on top of the shirt. They also had a black apron tied over it. Their hair were also tied into ponytails and they wore long hose stockings.

“well ladies, I need to have my nails done, no time for me to go to the salon. You …what’s your name? ”

“Freya… Miss… ”

“whatever, Freya go to that cabinet bring me a bottle of shampoo and hurry… ”
I kept snapping out orders for the next hour. By the time they left my room, my nails were already trimmed and manicured. My hair had been washed and dried. While I was waiting for my nails to dry, my phone rang. When I looked up the caller ID, it was Debbie.

“hey Debbie sup.”
📞Don’t sup me! I’m freaking out here! “her hysteric voice screamed from the other end, I had to move the phone away from my ears due to the loudness.

“okay geez…, what’s the matter?”I asked, resisting the urge to sigh loudly.

📞I don’t know what to wear… “her voice was barely above a whisper, I had to strain my ears to be able to hear what she said.

“okay so why are you freaking out, you can just come to the party. Naked. ”

“don’t get sharp with me Cori. ” her voice was strong and warning.

“OK, OK, geez, what do you want me to do? ”

“we’ll switch to video call then you can help me decide on an outfit. ”

“OK, I’ll just go downstairs and get a glass of scotch. ”
I needed scotch, whenever I needed to choose an outfit to wear for any occasion. I believe it helped to sharpen my brain and my colour mix coordination. Well don’t roll your eyes, it works for me 😃
So while I was still heading downstairs to our minibar, Debbie had already switched over to video call. I could see a mountain of clothes on the background and she was sitting on the disorderly mess, looking as miserable as ever.

“Geez Debbie, you emptied your entire wardrobe? “I couldn’t help it any longer, I gave a long sigh.

“ugh, I acted on Impulse. Now…” she raised up a milk pink dress and a silk blue one and held them up and looked imploringly into the camera. “…which one should I wear? ”
I had reached downstairs now and took a few more strides to the minibar. I set my phone on the wooden counter, using a wine glass as a stand, and reached for a bottle of scotch

“well, won’t you talk? “Debbie’s impatient voice piped out ..

“I’d have liked the blue one because.. .”

“it matches my eye color? That’s pathetic Cori. ‘

“well you can decide all by yourself, since I’m obviously lame.”I was trying to uncork the bottle of scotch but it wouldn’t budge. I decided to use a knife in the dining room.

“I’m sorry, you’re not lame, but I don’t like the blue dress… ‘I picked up my phone, the bottle of scotch and the wine glass and moved to the dining room .

“okay, since you don’t like the blue dress, why not try the orange gown that’s lying on your bed?”
I finally uncorked the bottle and poured myself a generous portion of it. I watched as Debbie picked up the orange gown and wrinkled her nose.

“but Cori,…” I lifted the glass to my lips and took a long sip from it. My eyes caught a movement,just beside me.
I turned my head quickly and stared, wide eyed at the intruder. I immediately felt warm scotch…you know…drip out of my mouth.

“Y…you dribbled on your T-shirt… “He said,in an expressionless voice.
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So who did she see?
Guess, guess, guess
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