Chapter 13 & 14 : Friends or Foes?
Monalisa held her cheek as her hair sprawled round her face, she glared at Ramona hard.
👥: why did Ramona did that.
👥: this strange.
👥: there must be a secret.
👥: Lisa must return her own.
” What did you do that for huh?” Lisa yelled. Miguel immediately ran there.
” I warned you, didn’t I?” Ramona said.
” And I asked you what you were talking about, right?” Lisa said, she looked at Miguel who was looking at Ramona.
” I want you to always remember this slap and stay away from Miguel.” Ramona said and the students jaw dropped.
👥 : she did this for the poor guy.
👥: but why.
” What did you do that for huh.” Tiana half yelled.
Ramona grabbed Miguel’s hand leaving there together with him.
Lisa stared at their back, she was so freaking angry right now. She knows within herself that something was definitely holding her down from retaliating, but she didn’t know the reason.
Alvin came to their front and Lisa rolled her eyes.
” I don’t owe you an explanation.” Lisa immediately said and Alvin scoffed.
” Does your cheek hurt?” Alvin asked.
” You don’t have to be so concerned, get going already.” Lisa said.
” Sure but I will surely come back.” Alvin said and winked at her before walking away.
” Am so sorry Lisa…you actually have some explanation to do.” Tiana immediately said. Lisa breathe out trying to keep her cool.
” It’s not really what you all think it is.” Lisa said as she explained it all.
” But you told me you were with a friend.” Tiana said obviously angry she lied to her.
” Am sorry okay? I just didn’t want to be worried.” Lisa said and Tiana immediately gave her a bone crush hug.
” Thank goodness and thank Miguel for not allowing you freeze to death, the students totally misunderstood it.” Tiana said breaking the hug after a while.
” It’s fine okay, I wanna go home to change.” Lisa said and Tiana nodded.
” Trust me when I say no one would have noticed you didn’t bath, cause you are still looking pretty and smells nice.” Tiana said and Lisa smiled.
” Thanks.” She said as they walked to the car before driving out of the school.
An empty class•
Ramona and Miguel got to an empty class and Ramona locked the door before facing Miguel who had a confused look on.
” Why did you do that Ramona.” Miguel had to ask.
” For you..” Ramona said and Miguel got confused more.
” For me? But why?”
” I don’t like Monalisa and I also don’t want her around you whatsoever.” Ramona said and Miguel sigh.
” But she didn’t do anything bad, we were locked in yesterday and we had no way to go out. The slap wasn’t necessary Ramona.” Miguel said and she scoffed.
” Remember what I told you, we aren’t friends so stop asking like one. But I want to make a deal right now.” Ramona said and Miguel squinched his brow.
” What deal?” Miguel asked curiously.
” If you don’t like Lisa or don’t have any feelings towards her whatsoever, promise me right here that you will stay away from her.” Ramona said and Miguel bit his lips.
” Why are you doing this?” Miguel asked.
” You don’t like Lisa right?” Miguel sigh.
” Okay, I promise.” Miguel said and Ramona smiled.
” The jacket, your jacket.” Ramona said.
” I will collect it from her later on, can I leave.” Miguel asked.
” Let’s go.” Ramona said and they both left the class but Miguel’s mind was on Ramona’s request, he didn’t know if he made the right decision or not.
A lecture just ended in Lisa’s department, she packed her books in her bag and she hung Miguel’s jacket on her arm. She was going to give it back.
” I will be right back Tiana, you can wait for me at the cafeteria.” Lisa said standing up.
” Where are you going?” Tiana asked.
” To return this.” Lisa said showing her the jacket.
” Just be careful and don’t cause trouble.” Tiana said.
” You know I stopped that after school resumed and someone made me realize bullying is wrong.” Lisa said and Tiana smiled.
” Is the person perhaps Miguel?” Tiana asked.
” I will get going, meet you at the cafeteria.” Lisa said running out of the class ignoring her question and Tiana chuckled.
Ramona’s eyes went over to Lisa, she immediately recognize the jacket.
” Something is bothering you Ramona, do you wanna hangout later on?” Barbie asked.
” Yeah sure, 6pm tonight.” Ramona said and smiled, Barbie did the same.
” Let’s go.” Barbie said as they went out of the class, Barbie glanced at Tiana who just rolled her eyes at her, packing her things going to the cafeteria.
Kaylee was walking out of her class, lectures just ended. She was trying to stuff some of her notes in her bag while walking but some fell down.
Before she could bend to pick it, someone else already did. She looked up and behold it’s Kelvin.
” Hey..” Kelvin said and Kaylee smiled awkwardly.
” Umm, thanks.” Kaylee said collecting the books from him.
” How was the class?” Kelvin asked.
” It was fine.” Kaylee answered and Kelvin smiled which Kaylee found weird.
” Where are you heading to right now.”
” To the cafeteria.” Kaylee answered.
” I’ll walk you there.” Kelvin said and Kaylee nodded her head.
” No, don’t bother. It’s a pleasure walking with you but am kindly asking not to bother yourself, I just want to stay away from troubles.” Kaylee said and Kelvin smiled understanding what she meant.
” Okay then, see you around later.” Kelvin said and Kaylee nodded as she started walking. She then stopped midway.
” Umm, I didn’t get to thank you for your help yesterday. Thank you.” She said before she started walking away.
Kelvin smiled and stared at her back before going his way too.
Cafeteria •
Tiana came into the cafeteria and sat down one of the chairs, Jayden saw her and smiled.
” I will be right back.” He said to his friends as he stood up.
His friends wondering why but soon know the reason when they saw him walking to Tiana’s table.
” Hi.” Jayden said taking his seat.
” I didn’t ask you to sit down.” Tiana said.
” Doesn’t matter, why are you here alone.” Jayden asked.
” It’s doesn’t concern you.” Tiana said and Jayden smiled.
” Don’t you know your matter is also mine…. also I forgot to thank you for helping me yesterday so thank you.” Jayden said and Tiana scoffed.
” Don’t think I came and helped you for some reasons, I only did it out of humanity. Am not like you.” She said and Jayden smiled.
” Nevertheless you came.” Jayden said and she rolled her eyes.
Jayden kept disturbing her with the way he was trying to keep the conversation going and she answered angrily and reluctantly. To Jayden, he was trying keeping her company but to Tiana, he was disturbing her peace.
Barbie who have staring at them, held her fist tight under the table. She was just angry and.. jealous.
After trying to look for Miguel everywhere, she eventually found him at the corridor downwards. She immediately ran towards them, George was with him.
” Hey..” she called their attention and they stopped, George excused them staying in his place and resting his back on the wall while Miguel walked up to Lisa.
” I wanted to return this.” Lisa said stretching the jacket to him which he collected.
” Why didn’t you retaliate back at Ramona.” He asked.
” I don’t know..” she muttered.
” You action was kinda strange, you….” Miguel’s words were cut short when Ramona came in between, facing Miguel.
” What’s she doing here?” Ramona said audibly loud enough, George’s attention on them now.
” She.. she came to return this.” Miguel said and Ramona looked at the jacket before looking at him again.
” Don’t forget your promise.” She said and that was when Lisa got curious.
” What promise?” She had to interrupt, Ramona smirk facing her now.
” You really wanna know?” Ramona said.
” He promised me, he is going to stay away from you. He doesn’t want anything doing with you henceforth.” Ramona said and Lisa felt some hurt in her heart, and she looked at Miguel who was also staring at her.
Chapter 15 & 16 : Alvin’s Obsession
” Is it true..” Monalisa said eagerly expecting an answer.
Miguel breathe in and out before answering.
” Yes, and stay away from me too henceforth.” Miguel said shattering her heart.
Lisa stared at him in disbelief, they both stared at each other for a while before Miguel tore his gaze away.
” Fine, am not interested in being your friend either, you poor rat.” She yelled earning the passer by students to turn to them.
Ramona scoffed and Lisa looked at her before storming off, running to the cafeteria.
” Good job Miguel, she doesn’t deserve to be near you. She is just selfish and desperate.” Ramona said and Miguel nodded.
” I’ll see you later.” Ramona said and he nodded again before Ramona left.
After she left, Miguel rested on the wall breathing in and out. George walked up to him.
” It’s fine Miguel, I wonder how it is being in the middle of two popular girls in college.” George said patting his shoulder.
” I would like to go home.” Miguel said.
” But we have a class by 2pm.” George said.
” I’ll just skip for today, can you lend me your note afterwards?” Miguel asked.
” Sure, just take care of yourself.” George said concernly.
” Thanks.” He muttered and started walking off to the school entrance.
George sigh and nod his head before heading to the library.
Cafeteria •
Tiana and Jayden were still together, with Barbie stealing glances at them jealously each time.
The door opened and Monalisa walked in, Alvin looked up immediately. She went to sat down with Tiana.
” Erm, I will excuse you now.” Jayden said and Tiana nodded.
Thank goodness.* Tiana said inwardly before looking at Lisa who seems lost.
” Hey MJ, where are you lost?” Tiana asked snapping her fingers and Lisa jolted out.
” It’s… it’s nothing.” Lisa said and immediately the chair got pulled out and Alvin sat down.
” Hey..” Alvin said but Lisa didn’t respond.
Alvin sigh before standing up grabbing Lisa’s hand.
” Follow me.” He simply said and Lisa jerked her hand off.
” What do you think you are doing?” Lisa said, the students attention already on them.
Some started videoing, while some just stared at them.
” I wanna see you…… privately.” Alvin said and Lisa looked away trying to keep her cool.
” Am not leaving.” Lisa said sitting down again.
Alvin sigh before drawing Lisa’s chair out and carried her in a bridal way.
👥: oh my, this looks so cool.
👥: they actually look good together.
👥: maybe they’re dating secretly.
The students whispered and Alvin chuckled as he started walking out.
” Hey, drop me now.” Lisa struggled in his arms but Alvin was way more strong. Tiana stood up too wanting to follow them but Jayden held her.
” Let them go.” Jayden said and Tiana looked at him before looking at the hand he used to hold her and then at him again.
She jerked it off before walking out of the cafeteria, Barbie glared hard at Tiana’s back as she looked at Jayden also who still looking at Tiana’s retreating figure.
” She’s so hard.” He mumbled as Kelvin stood coming to hold Jayden’s shoulder, patting him.
The Triple Diamonds Suite•
Alvin finally dropped Lisa at the living room , Lisa was literally stopping herself from slapping him.
” What’s it, why did you had to carry me that way in front of those students.” Lisa voices out.
” Stop destroying my personality in front of those students.” Alvin said and Lisa chuckled before she scoffed.
” As if I care, is it because you are a rich big rat?” Lisa said and Alvin glared at her.
” Lisa, no matter how hard you try. You will eventually end up with me, and I’ll do anything to make you mine. When I say anything, I mean ANYTHING.” Alvin said as he enphasize on the ‘anything’.
Lisa stared at him in disbelief and turning to walk out, she stop and turn back.
” Am telling you again, get rid of your obsession. Am not yours.” Lisa said and walk out.
” It’s doesn’t matter what you say, I will do anything to make you mine. I will clear any obstruction.” Alvin said and smirk.
Ms. Brianna’s home •
Miguel walked in and met emptiness in the sitting room.
” Aunt…” He called.
Then his eyes came out of the kitchen with apron on. She looked surprised to see him, obviously.
” Hey Miguel, why are you home early. Did anything in college?” Ms. Brianna asked as Miguel sat on the sofa.
” Not at all aunt, I just wasn’t feeling too well. I needed to rest.” Miguel said as his aunt touched his forehead.
” It’s just slight, you need me to make you something.” Ms Brianna asked.
” Don’t worry aunt, you asked me to get something for you yesterday right?” Miguel asked.
” No, you’re not going to go. You don’t look too well.” Ms Brianna said.
” Don’t worry about me aunt, I just needed to rest but I will do that before 6pm right .” He said.
” Okay, as you wish. I’ll go make you something.” His aunt said and he nodded resting his head.
6pm~ A mini club•
The place is just like a small club, it isn’t more of a club but they do things they do in club here. There’s also like a place like restaurant.
Tiana and Barbie were sitted on one of the chairs, together with Mariana, Ramona’s sister.
They were both talking except from Mariana who was on her phone. Just then her eyes caught up with someone she knows.
” Hey, isn’t that Monalisa Joanna.” Mariana said as Barbie and Ramona focused on her.
They looked there and they really saw Monalisa alone with her headphones on.
” I heard you both fight in college, am gonna teach her a lesson.” Mariana said and before Ramona could talk, she already stood up walking to Lisa.
She first started by removing the headphones off Lisa’s head, and Lisa looked at her.
” Hey, what gives you the gut to do that.” Lisa said angrily.
” Aren’t you Monalisa, the one who troubles my sister in college.” Mariana said and Lisa already got who she’s talking about.
” And she didn’t tell you she troubles me also?” Lisa said.
” It’s best if you stay away from my sis, else I’ll hunt you down myself.” Mariana said and that was when Lisa stood up.
” Have enough of you, you little brat.” Lisa half yelled.
” Hey, don’t you dare call me that.” Mariana retaliated.
” Get away from me you little brat.” Lisa said and that’s when Ramona intrude in.
” Don’t you dare shout at my sister.” Ramona said and Lisa folded her hands under her br**st.
” Oh, so you were here and you kept on listening to the trash your so called sister kept spewing from that gutter she called a mouth.” Lisa said and Ramona folded her fist.
” Your beef is with me, leave my sister out of this.” Ramona said coming in front of Mariana.
” You know, they say birds of a feather flock together. You two are just the same and for you I want you to stop intruding my business with the people I know.” Lisa said.
” If it’s about Miguel, then he promised me himself. I didn’t force him to, I just gave an example and he promised so I don’t know about that.” Ramona said and Lisa scoffed.
” Do you even had the idea, I met him first . I already met him before you do and that first time was hate at first sight for me. But trust me when I say he will regret ever promising you.” Lisa said and grabbed her bag, making sure she hit Ramona’s shoulder.
Ramona glared at her back angrily rembering her words.
He will regret ever promising you.* Her words rang in her head.
7:30pm~ Joanna’s Villa •
Lisa got back home and she saw her Mom in the living room, she immediately ran to her.
” Mom, you’re home.” She said hugging her.
” Yeah, I finished work early.” Mrs Joanna said and Lisa smiled.
” That’s good, I will finally have time to spend with my mom. Today was quite a bad day.” Lisa said murmuring the last part.
” I doubt that.” Mrs Joanna said.
” Meaning….. Anyways, I’ll quickly grab some water.” Lisa said going to the kitchen.
” Lisa….” Mrs Joanna wanted to say something but Lisa already left.
Lisa entered the kitchen and the first thing she saw was a figure opening the kitchen cabinet.
She immediately scream gaining her mom’s and the person’s attention.
” Mom…. Thief.” She yelled.
Chapter 17 & 18 : Misunderstandings and Missed Signals
Mrs Joanna immediately came laughing and Lisa had to rush to her.
” Mom, there…a thief.” Lisa said.
” Monalisa?” Lisa heard that familiar voice and she turned only to meet Miguel.
Mrs Joanna laugh died down now.
” Miguel!!” She said looking so surprised.
” Is this your house?” Miguel asked.
” Mom, why on earth is he here?” Lisa asked facing her mom.
” You didn’t give me the chance to explain someone was there, but do you two know each other?” Mrs Joanna said.
” No we don’t, we only attend the same college.” Lisa said softly looking away.
” Okay that’s good, I’ll explain.” Mrs Joanna said as she started the explanation.
Flashback •
Miguel just got out of the mall, his aunt has sent him earlier. He was still walking when he bumped into a woman. It’s Mrs Joanna and her things had to fall on the floor.
” Oh, am so sorry ma’am. I will help you.” Miguel said as he started packing her stuffs back.
” It’s fine, you can leave it.” Mrs Joanna said.
” No ma’am, it’s not fine. It’s my fault so I will have to take the….”
” You don’t have to worry.” Mrs Joanna cuts in.
” Do you mind me following you home, I will help you with the stuffs.” Miguel said.
” It’s okay dear, it’s just…”
” Let’s go.” Miguel said carrying her bags together with his.
” I came with my car.”
” Then I’ll drive you home ma’am, let me do it please.” Miguel insist and Mrs Joanna had to give in.
They got into her car and Miguel drove as she explained the route.
He also insisted on storing the things she bought and that’s how he ended up in the kitchen.
End of Flashback •
“He really insisted.” Mrs Joanna said after she finished the explanation.
Lisa sigh after she finished.
” You should get going, I will do the rest.” Lisa said continuing from where Miguel stopped.
” What do you mean Lisa, he came all the way and assisted me. You also said it yourself that you two are from the same college but from the look of things you two seems quite close.” Mrs Joanna said.
” We aren’t…we aren’t close.” Miguel said and Lisa looked at him.
” You should go and thanks for helping my mom.” Lisa said wanting to walk pass them but her mom stopped her.
” Lisa, don’t be like that right now. You should serve him, he is your guest now. I’ll be up in my room, take care of him. Thank you dear.” Mrs Joanna said and Miguel faked a smile.
Mrs Joanna walked up to her room leaving them, Lisa rolled her eyes and went to the sitting room.
” You are only here cause of mom.” Lisa said as she sat down, Miguel sat down too.
” Should I leave then?” Miguel said and Lisa looked at him.
She rolled her eyes and brought out her phone ignoring him completely. She text Tiana.
Lisa 💌: wtf Tiana, can you believe Miguel is right here in my house
Lisa texted and awaited for Tiana’s reply which she did almost immediately.
Tiana 💌: what! You mean in your house, how is that possible. Did you invite him over and is your mom home.
Tiana threw the questions and Lisa sigh. Miguel looked at her weirdly.
Lisa 💌: he met with my mom and mom brought him home
Tiana 💌: really? How, but is he with you right now and what are you two doing?
Lisa💌: he is with me and mom is up in her room, mom asked me to entertain him. I told her we just attend the same college
Tiana 💌: are you trying to bring up a conversation?
Lisa looked at Miguel who was also looking at her, she return her gaze to the phone almost immediately.
Lisa 💌: remember he told me to stay away from him, we are sitting miles away from each other
Tiana 💌: it must be awkward, do you need me to come over?
Lisa 💌: don’t worry okay, I just needed to tell you. Good night.
Tiana 💌: okay then, good night. Take care
They ended the chat and Lisa sigh picking up the remote and she turn on the TV.
Is he planning to stay here forever, get going already.*
Miguel’s aunt called immediately.
“Yes aunt….am sorry but I caught stuck somewhere, I promise to bring your things back tomorrow…..no no, nothing happened am fine….yes am alright, I’ll see you tomorrow… bye good night.” Miguel spoke to his aunt and dropped his phone.
” What do you mean you are stuck somewhere, the door is widely opened for you.” Lisa said.
” It’s late already, I don’t like walking so late at night.” Miguel lied and she raised a brow.
” Are you staying with your mom alone, your dad?” Miguel asked and Lisa’s expression changed and Miguel was quick to notice.
” Stay out of my personal life Miguel.” She said coldly.
” Sorry.” Miguel muttered and silence followed immediately before Lisa decided to break it.
” I’ll show you your room for tonight then.” She said standing up.
” Where is your room?” Miguel asked.
” Why, is anything the problem?” Lisa questioned back.
” Common, at least you could show me your room.” Miguel said and Lisa scoffed.
” Why should I, you told me to stay away from you remember. Stop acting this way now.” Lisa said and Miguel sigh.
” Am sorry.” Miguel said and Lisa stared at him.
” Huh?” She blinked.
” I realized I shouldn’t have done that but I had to at that moment, please don’t stay away from me please.” Miguel said sincerely and Lisa had to stare at him.
” But… but Ramona..”
” I don’t understand why she is doing that, but she is kinda a nice girl. You won’t stay away from me will you?” Miguel asked.
” I don’t know, I don’t want Ramona’s trouble. I had seen enough today.” Lisa said.
” You met with her?”
” Yes, both her and her sister. Her sister is really crazy and she also..told me that you promised her yourself.” Lisa said.
” Let’s forget about that okay, common show me your room.” Miguel said standing up and dragging her.
” Okay okay, I will.. but tomorrow.. will you ignore me?” Lisa asked.
” I have to.” Miguel said and Lisa nodded.
” Let’s go.” They left touring her room and the whole mansion till they retire to sleep.
Next morning ~Crestwood College •
Ramona got out of her car and went to class, Monalisa was nowhere to seen but Tiana was in.
She walked up to her.
” Hey, where’s Lisa?” She asked and Tiana chuckled slightly.
” Since when did you start looking for Lisa, what’s going on?” Tiana said sarcastically.
” Answer the damn question.” Ramona said trying to keep her cool.
” Ask my ass.” Tiana said and faced her phone. Some students in the class laughed.
Ramona angrily snatch the phone from her and smash it on the floor, Tiana’s eyes widened including the students.
” My….my phone.” Tiana said staring at the broken phone on the floor before looking at Ramona with anger.
” What are you gonna do huh, next time try not to ignore me.” Ramona said and began walking off but Tiana pulled her back by the hair and Ramona yelp out in pain.
Unluckily for Ramona, Barbie hasn’t arrived yet and the students just had to keep staring at them while some started recording.
” Let go of my hair.” Ramona said in between but Tiana was far gone, she ain’t gonna listen to anything now.
The Triple Diamonds were just coming in, Alvin came for Lisa but was welcomed by the scene in front of her.
Alvin smirk enjoying the scene, obviously cause he’s a bully.
” Let’s separate them.” Jayden said.
” No, let’s enjoy the scene a bit.” Alvin said and chuckled staring at them.
” Don’t be a jerk right now, common.” Jayden said as he dragged him along.
Jayden went for Tiana immediately and Alvin had to hold Ramona.
” You guys should stop already.” Jayden said holding onto Tiana who jerked him away from her immediately.
” B*tch.” Tiana said and picked her broken phone leaving the class.
Ramona fumed in anger as she heard hers and Tiana’s name being called on the announcement speaker.
She walk out of the class too.
Miguel and Monalisa had to come to college together and the students started murmuring seeing them together but Lisa ignored them.
Ramona and Tiana who just got of the provost’s office sighted them and Ramona walked angrily to them.
“What are you doing with her?” She asked.
” It’s just coincidence.” Miguel lied through his teeth and Lisa looked at him before he scoff.
” Let’s go, and you… it’s better you remind you f*cking never to get on my nerves again.” Ramona said walking off.
Miguel looked at Lisa who just rolled her eyes, Tiana walked up to her.
” I’ll explain it later.” Tiana said.
” Lisa, you arrived late yunno. You should have seen the scene they both displayed earlier.” Alvin said.
” And how does it matter to you?” Lisa said and Alvin chuckled.
” Come Lisa.” Miguel said holding her hand and Alvin was quick to hold the second hand.
” Let go of her.” Alvin said glaring at Miguel who did the same.
Lisa looked from Miguel to Alvin, looking confused.