9.

The following morning started off relatively normal.

I got out of bed feeling refreshed, then showered, brushed my teeth, and got ready for school. Teenyma already had breakfast ready by the time I came out into the living room. I took my medication after I was done eating, despite the fact I hadn't really experienced any whispers since I arrived at Teenyma's apartment the previous evening. But I was supposed to take them three times a day So, I couldn't simply ignore them.

By the time I was finally ready to leave for school, I was standing in front of the apartment with my backpack slumped on a shoulder while Teenyma locked up the place with her house key. Like me, she had also showered, brushed her teeth, worn a fresh pair of similar clothes she had on the previous day, and was also preparing to leave for work. I waited a bit as she struggled to get the door locked, before... "Finally." she exclaimed in joy. "All right, let's go." she said, as we begin moving towards the stairwell.

"Remind me again why we don't take the elevator." I asked as we began descending down the stairwell. "You know, the more convenient choice. “I added, pointing out the obvious to her.

Teenyma's reply was almost instantaneous. "I told you.” She said, coming down the stairs behind me. "This is how I get my steps in."

"Exercising when there is barely any meat on your bones as it is." I pointed out teasingly.

"It's to stay healthy dummy." She replied, smiling.

Halfway down the stairwell and we continue talking.

"You know, with the amount of money you've generated for the magazine this past week alone, I really think a limousine should be parked waiting for you every morning."

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"Right?" Teenyma replied, agreeing with me. "Although if the company did provide me with a private chauffeur who would drive me to work every day, I would kindly request that he drops you off and picks you up from school instead. That way, you can show off the guys and get the girls."

"And who says I'm interested in getting the girls at the moment. “I asked jokingly. "In case you didn't know, I'm still in my second year of high school."

"You have to be interested!" Teenyma almost jumped at the opportunity to reply. "I need to see my grand nieces and nephews, so you need to get down and busy as soon as possible. Don't you know I'm not getting any younger?"

You're 19.""I stated a matter of fact.

"Yeah. 19 And counting idiot." Teenyma replied with all seriousness, and I began laughing. And soon enough, we came down the rest of the stairwell then exited the building into the bustling City streets.

There were cars moving up and down the road. People too, moving up and down the sidewalk. The skies were much clearer than the day before, but there was still that little hint of another potential rainstorm hiding within the clouds.

Teenyma, who was still standing beside me on the sidewalk, finished adjusting the strap on her pink cross body slim bag before turning towards me.

"You got your medication?" she asked, with the look on her face shifting into that of a mom scrutinizing her son's inventory before school.

"Yes Mam." I replied, knowing fully well that she knows fully well that I rarely forget my medication.

"What about backup medication? You've got that too?" she asked.

"Yes mam. I've got that too." I replied, smiling.

Teenyma waited for a second then rushed me in a hug, almost knocking me over. A bit startled but still smiling, I hugged her back.

"As soon as school is over, you come straight home, okay?" she said.

"I will. “I replied.

Teenyma made as if she was about releasing me from the hug, but then hugged me even tighter.

"Are you absolutely sure you are okay?" she asked. "You can stay home if you want you know, just to relax and stuff. After all, you did have quite the rough night last night."

I briefly remembered What she was talking about, the nightmare I had of the black spirit who was trying to strangle me. Recalling the dream caused a shiver to run down my spine. But, after calming myself down a bit, I hugged Teenyma a little tighter and reassured her.

"I'm fine. “I said. "I don't need to relax at home. It was just a dream remember? I'm okay. I promise."

It took a little while but then she replied. "All right." she said. "But just remember to come home okay?" she added. "And if you are going to be running late for one reason or the other, like suddenly maybe going on a date after school with a girl who might potentially be the future mother of my grand babies, you at least send me a text letting me know all right?"

I blushed a little at that.

"All right." I replied, seemingly unable to stop smiling. "I will as well."

And with that, Teenyma finally released me from the hug, tapped me on the nose with her finger, before turning around to head in the direction of her workplace.

"See you later Oshi!" she said, glancing over her shoulder and waving goodbye.

"See you later!" I waved back.