Chapter 63 & 64 : An Unexpected Turn in the Battle for Freedom
Diva is laying on the bed with Reggie in her arms.
He’s the little spoon.
She planted a warm kiss on his hair and then started stroking it fondly.
She stared at his reddish and swollen face, he stopped crying not quite long ago then Diva forced him to take some sleeping pills, to make him sleep and relax better.
A tear dropped from her eye, and she wiped it off before covering their body with duvet.
She closed her eyes then fell asleep.
NEXT MORNING*
The sound of the pouring shower woke Diva up, from her sleep.
She lowered her eyes then realized Reggie wasn’t in her arms.
She faced the bathroom door before slowly climbing down from the bed.
She slid out of her clothes, leaving only her panty on, then entered the bathroom.
“Good morning, Dearest” She smiled lightly, hugging Reggie from behind.
“Poo Bear?” He turned.
“How was your night? Did you sleep well?” She stroked his cheeks.
“Acting like my mom?” He asked with a soft chuckle.
“Used to answering questions with questions?” She replied.
“What are you doing here?”
“To have a shower……with you” She pecked his lips after removing her panty.
“Okay…..” He drawled.
“Hand it over” She put out her hand.
He gave her the sponge in his hands.
“You have a smooth skin, you know?” She remarked, gently rubbing the soft sponge on his chest.
“That’s new” He replied with a smile.
Diva’s heart melted when she saw him smiling.
“Being a jerk?” She chuckled softly.
“Not really” He poked her arms, earning a grin from her.
“How do you feel?” She asked slowly, looking him in the eye.
“About what?” He asked cluelessly.
“Opening up about……
“I feel a bit less-burdened, I never knew opening up about it was going to make me feel so relieved…..and light-headed”
“I feel like a weight have been taken off my shoulders” He concluded.
Diva kept mute, just staring fondly at him.
“Why are you staring at me?” He chuckled softly.
“I can’t love you less, Adrian Brown” She replied, locking eyes with him.
They both kept mute, just their eyes doing the talking.
Reggie grabbed her arse, slamming his lips on hers, literally eating them out.
“Mmmm” She moaned into his mouth.
He seized the opportunity to slid his tongue inside of her mouth, fvcking her throat.
She held his shoulders as he carried her in his arms.
She tangled her legs on his body.
He moved his lips to her neck, down to her cleavage, placing warm kisses on her body while he fondled her bôobs.
Okay…..Enough of the play.
He held his length, teasingly rubbing it at her entrance, trying to make her more wêt.
“Adrian….” She moaned before breaking the kiss.
“What” He sounded.
“Condøm” She requested.
“I have none” He deadpanned.
“So-Ah” A soft moan escaped her lips, as he slowly penetrated her.
“Adrian” She hugged his neck.
“I’ll pull out. Don’t worry” He assured, giving her time to adjust to his length.
Fvck, he’s filling her to the brim.
She bit down on her lower lip as he began his movement but there’s something strange……
Who is this Reggie Finley?
Could this be Adrian Brown? cause the Reggie she knows isn’t the gentle type.
He’s taking her slowly.
He wasn’t even this soft and gentle with her when he deflowered her-He freaking screwed her HARD, in capital letters.
But……here, he is, taking her slowly like it’s her first.
“Hmm….Mmmm…..Adrian” Her eyes rolled to the back of her head as sparks of pleasure flushed through her body.
“Don’t cûm” He ordered.
She bit down on her lower lip, tortiously.
He’s reminding her of the first time he ate her out, on his bed-at the dorm.
He’s such a jerk, she went to apologize to him on that day, then he made sure his got his head bûried between her legs.
She’s trying to hold it back, it’s kinda tough……
“Milk my cøck with your cream, Poo Bear” He whispered in a hoarse voice and she lost it.
He knows how much of an effect, he has on her whenever he says dirty words to her, and he used to use that golden card.
She trembled in his arms as she reached her climax.
She milked his cøck with her cream as he spilled his seeds inside of her.
They came at a time.
Her eyes widened.
“Adrian!” She gasped.
“Sorry, I forgot” He smiled knowingly.
“Tryna get me pregnant?” She hit his chest.
“Not really” He licked his lips, out of habit.
“You’re crazy, swears” She rolled eyes.
He gently dropped her on her feet.
“Are we done?” She asked before she could stop herself.
“Wanna go again?” He pulled her closer by the waist.
“Yeah…..I’d love to” She bit down on her bottom lip, lowering her eyes.
Reggie dipped his eyebrows, in confusion.
The next minute, Diva was already on her knees with his member in her mouth, sucking on it.
“Darn it” He licked his lips, grabbing her wet hair.
She smiled, staring at him as he threw his head backwards in pleasure.
She started sucking harder and he leaned his back on the cold-tiled wall, enjoying every bit of it.
“Fvck” His eyes automatically went shut as he reached his peak, for the second time.
A groan left his lips as he slowly parted his eyelids.
He looked at Diva, watching her as she gulped down his milk.
She licked the corners of her lips before speaking; “Feel good?”
“Yeah. Thanks” He smiled lightly.
“My pleasure” She grinned, getting up.
Their eyes got hooked again.
They wasted no time in connecting their lips for the second time.
The next minute, Their moans, pants and groans filled the bathroom as they collided again.
NOON, ANGELINA’S PLACE*
Jocelyn smiled widely, staring at the sun through the kitchen window.
She’s preparing lunch for Angelina.
He left for his part-time gigs in the morning.
He’ll be home any time, soon.
She stirred the soup before lighting off, the stove.
Her eyes brightened when she heard the sound of the door opening.
“Angelina!” She called, rushing out of the kitchen.
Her legs came to a halt when she saw someone else.
TREVOR’S MANSION*
Arabella’s dad is knocking repeatedly on the door but Arabella isn’t opening up.
She hasn’t come out of the room since yesterday.
She’s currently crying with her phone in her hand as she went through students comments about her, on the school blog.
- That stinking wench!
- Ugly-breathtaking cûnt!
- She’s an arsehole.
- A bully.
- A fool!
- A pushover!
- All she does is flock around Reggie
- She’s yet to agree with the fact that Diva owns Reggie
“No! Reggie is mine!” She screamed, slamming her phone on the wall in anger.
“Open up, Arabella!” Mr Trevor knocked louder and harder.
“Diva doesn’t deserve him! He’s mine! Mine alone!” She clenched her teeth, balling her palms into a fist.
WEST MANSION*
“Need a special warning to stop coming here?” Bernie said to Sharon, entering the house.
“I was bored” She pouted.
“I don’t care, okay?” He threw his weight on a couch.
“You’re so heartless” She made faces.
“Seriously? in my house?” He sat upright.
“You know I don’t like living with dad. That man is quite troublesome” She murmured.
He stared at her for a while.
“Wanna move in……here?” He asked calmly.
She slowly faced him.
They locked eyes.
Angelina and Kim are seated on the bed while, Jocelyn settled on a chair, facing them with widened mouth.
“I warned you, bro” Angelina said through his teeth, facing Kim.
“Not my fault, Pops asked to come keep an eye on you” Kim replied.
“Don’t you have work to do overseas?”
“If you had agreed to join me over there then I wouldn’t have being here. Definitely” Kim deadpanned.
The brothers rolled eyes at each other before turning away.
“You come from a poor background, right?” She faced Angelina.
“You told me your family went bankrupt-
“I reject that” Kim cuts her off.
Angelina rolled eyes at him.
He did same.
“Angelina has been lying to you about his background. He’s attending Finley cause of you” Kim told her.
“I blame yourself for telling you things” Angelina spat.
“You can’t help it, I’m your Twinnie” He taunted.
“Wait, I don’t understand something. So, if you come from an influential home like Kim claimed then how come we attended same school……” She questioned.
Angelina kept mute.
She then faced Kim.
“Our parents parted ways when he was four but then the two confused set of adults, started seeing each other again and mom got pregnant for our little kiddo, they finally came back together after he turned sixteen” He replied, demonstrating with his hands.
“And……
“He pleaded to continue living in that local area”
Angelina faced him.
“I mean…..there isn’t good network service there. Thank goddess, I stayed with Pops” He defended himself.
“I grew up there, and I’m breathing fine” She chirped.
“Lucky you” He made faces.
“Arsewipe” Angelina cussed inwardly.
“So, Mom let him live there…..alone” He explained.
“Why Angelina? Why would you live in such a ‘local area’ when you come from an influential home?” She questioned.
He looked at her; “Cause I wanted to keep seeing your pretty face, everyday”.
“Wow, I never knew my bro was such a hopeless romantic” Kim taunted.
“Have a dêath wish?” He faced Kim.
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE*
Reggie has broad smile on his face as he turned on the swivel chair.
What and who is he thinking of?
DIVA STEWART, the freshman who stole his heart.
He asked her to come meet him after exams.
He glanced at his wrist watch, checking the time.
“Ten minutes late” He mumbled.
“The hall isn’t that far from here” He continued.
“Should I go meet her?” He got up.
“Nah” He sat back down.
“I should wait for her” He grinned.
The door opened, she came in.
“Good evening, Dearest” She chuckled, walking towards him.
“You think it’s funny?” He deadpanned.
“Did this Poo Bear get on your nerves? did she keep you waiting for long?” She teased, sitting on the desk, facing him directly.
“Wanna get spanked?” He replied curtly.
“I wouldn’t mind” She laughed.
“Get away” He said playfully with a chuckle.
“Sorry Dearest, I had to spend some time with the girls before coming here” She pecked his cheeks.
He stared at her blankly.
“Okay, got it” She kissed him.
“Apology accepted” He smiled, pecking her lips.
“Thanks Sir” She rubbed his earlobe.
“Stop it”.
“Why? you don’t like it?”
“I didn’t call you here for that”
“That’s new. What’s popping?” She laughed.
“Close your eyes” He smacked his lips.
“I’ll reject you at the speed of light, if you’re planning to proposal to me, now. I’m just nineteen, remember?” She chuckled.
“Turning twenty” He reminded.
“I know, right?” She squealed excitedly.
“Are you that happy about turning twenty?” He pinched her cheek.
“Yeah” She smiled widely.
“Why?”
“If I clock twenty that means I’m an adult” She bragged.
“Lucky you” He made faces.
“Jealous human being” She mocked.
“Not today, Diva” He chuckled.
“Alright, my eyes are closed” She closed her eyes.
“Close them tightly, got it?” He got up then fetched out a green-coloured box from the drawer.
He smiled opening the box.
He removed the necklace from it and then wore it around her neck.
“May I open my eyes now?” She squealed excitedly.
“Almost done” He replied, arranging her hair, properly.
“You may now open your eyes” He said, pocketing his hands.
She fetched out a little mirror from her purse and her eyes widened.
“Ad……Adrian?” The mirror fell from her hand but thankfully, it didn’t break.
Reggie picked it up then placed it beside her.
“Do you like it?” He licked his lips.
“Isn’t this the limited edition diamond necklace by Ambrose?”
Ambrose is the biggest and most jewelry company in the country.
“Yeah” He smiled, stealing a kiss from her lips.
“I love you so fvcking much, Dearest!” She squealed excitedly, checking out herself in the mirror.
“Hello? I think I deserve a reward, don’t you think?” He took the mirror from her and returned it back into her purse.
“I’m sorry, Dearest. I got carried away-but, what’s the necklace for, if I may ask?” She asked calmly, hugging his neck.
“I got it to appreciate my girlfriend” He stole a kiss from her lips.
“Thanks” She grinned.
“What do you want for a reward?” She asked.
“You are meeting my parents, this weekend” He smiled knowingly.
“What?” Her eyes widened.
“You heard me, Miss Diva Stewart” He smirked.
“What” She sounded again, in shock.
“You’re free to decline to this” He said, his hands already going to the hook of the necklace.
Her eyes widened even more.
“Yes or No, Miss Diva Stewart?” He asked with a teasing smile.
“Wh-What? You’ll take back the necklace?” She almost gasped in shock.
“Bingo!” He smirked.
“Uh?” Her mouth opened.
Chapter 65 & 66 : The Heartbreaking Decision of a Lifetime
Diva stood in front of the mirror with a light smile on her face.
She’s as nervous as hêll.
“That jerk” She cussed under her breath.
“You’ll be fine, okay?” Jocelyn whispered.
“You got this” Beauty added.
They all looked at Mira, hoping that she was going to say something or even try to encourage Diva but she didn’t.
All she did was spare them a glance then returned her eyes to her phone’s screen.
Diva’s eyes stung with tears……she feels hurt and disheartened.
“Don’t worry” Beauty pecked her cheeks before pulling her into a comforting hug.
A knock came on the door.
“I guess he’s here already” Jocelyn smiled widely.
Diva simply nodded before heading towards the door.
She waved them goodbye before exiting the room.
“Hola” Reggie beamed.
“Hey” She replied awkwardly, clutching onto her purse bag, nervously.
Reggie easily sensed it.
“You’re nervous, right?” He shifted closer to her.
“Yes” She bit down on her lower lip.
“Don’t worry, okay?” He planted a warm kiss on her forehead and that did the magic of make her feel relieved.
“Give me a smile” He smiled.
She tried keeping a straight face but began grinning before she could stop herself.
“That’s my poo bear” He tickled her.
“Stop it, Adrian” She laughed.
“Milady” He tendered a hand with a short bow.
She cleared her throat, tucking her hair behind her ear before placing her hand on his.
He kissed her hand and she got flushed by that.
“Such a perfect gentleman” She said inwardly.
“Let’s go” He said, linking arms with her, after taking her purse bag from her.
They left.
The door was swung open before Reggie even rang the door bell.
Diva looked at him and he gave her a smile.
She took a deep breath.
“Aren’t you two gonna come in?” His mom said from behind the door.
“Playing hide and seek at 50, uh?” Reggie chuckled, entering the house.
“You’re so stûpid and mannerless” She cussed.
He laughed.
She came out from her hiding spot.
She got dumbstruck immediately she laid her eyes on Diva.
“Such a beauty” She muttered with the sweetest smile on earth.
Diva smiled lightly; “Good evening, ma’am”.
“What are you doing with a guy like him?” She asked in disbelief.
Diva laughed softly.
“Mom” Reggie uttered.
“What’s it, son? She’s too beautiful to be yours, alone” She teased.
“What are you trying to say?” He uttered cluelessly.
“Mind sharing her with me?” She smiled, closing the door.
“Uh?” He sounded, blinking his eyes.
“Do you mind becoming my daughter? I can just put him up for adoption” She chuckled.
“I wouldn’t mind that, ma’am” Diva replied with a chuckle.
“So, you wouldn’t mind if she puts me up for adoption?” Reggie faced her.
“Nah, I won’t let her do that”
“Why is that, damsel?” She asked with a pout.
“Cause I’ll be lonely without my Adrian” She replied, pecking his cheek.
Reggie stuck out his tongue at his mom.
“You leech” She cussed, hitting his arm.
“Won’t you visit them in?” Henry’s voice came.
“Pops” Reggie waved at him.
“Hi son” He waved back.
“Your dad?” Diva stylishly whispered.
“Yeah” He replied.
“Good evening, sir” She greeted.
“Evening, damsel” He smiled, walking towards them.
“Pardon my manners, sweetheart, please come in” Reggie’s mom said, gesturing her to go into the living room.
“Thanks ma’am” She smiled, leaving with Reggie.
Henry and Reggie’s mom smiled proudly, as they watched their son walk side to side with a woman.
His mom is already imagining them, walk down the aisle.
“Let’s go” Henry’s voice brought her back to reality.
“Right” She rushed away.
He shook his head then followed suit.
Diva gave Reggie a light peck on the lips before alighting from the car.
She waved him goodbye then went to the dorm.
Reggie stayed til she entered the room and then zoomed off.
She entered the room and there was Mira laying on her bed.
She dipped her eyebrows in confusion.
“I’ll just sleep on her bed, instead” She mumbled, removing her shoes.
“But where are Beauty and Jocelyn?” She wondered in her head.
“When are you getting married?” Mira asked, sitting upright on the bed.
“Did I wake you up? I’m so sorry” She apologized in a rush.
“Silly girl” Mira laughed softly.
“Aren’t you mad at me for waking you up?”
“Who said I was asleep?”
“Oh……”
“When are you getting married?-first of all, did his parents like you? they didn’t ask a lots of questions, right? they were nice and warm towards to you, right? they didn’t make any silly and unnecessary comment, right?…..” She trailed slowly.
Diva chuckled softly, unzipping her dress.
“They asked me lots of questions, they were nice and warm towards me, and I think they like me, a lot” She replied, getting a hoodie to change into.
“And to answer the first question, I’m not getting married, not now” She grinned.
“Oh, I guess I felt scared for nothing. I was thinking of crazy and silly things in my head” Mira scolded herself.
“Gosh, I’m an overthinker” She continued.
“I thought they were going to treat you badly and you’ll feel low of yourself and-and I didn’t want that for you, sweetheart” She concluded, calmly.
“Was that why you ignored me?” Diva chuckled, settling beside her.
“Yeah” She replied.
“Too bad and fortunately, his parents are the most sweetest people on earth”
“Are they sweeter than me?” She pouted which caused Diva to smile.
“A bit” Diva teased.
“You traitor!” She gasped with widened eyes.
“You look so fvcking funny, right now” Diva laughed.
“You’re so unserious” She shook her head in pity.
“Where are the girls?”
“Where else will they be at? Their boyfriend’s place, of course” She replied with an hint of jealous in her voice.
“Feeling jealous?”
“Why did Reggie bring you back here?” She rolled eyes, making Diva laugh like her life depended on it.
FINLEY’S MANSION, RUBY’S ROOM*
Ruby held the pregnancy test kit in her hands with teary eyes.
It’s a mixed feeling for her.
She’s going to become a mother!!!!!
But……where’s Aurelio?
Is he even going to accept the pregnancy?
She can’t ask about him from her dad, that’s going to expose their little dirty secret.
What is the next thing to do now?
FINLEY UNIVERSITY, LH*
Diva just submitted her answer sheet.
She left the lecture hall but immediately she took five steps, her head started banging.
Her back hurts as hêll.
Menstrual Cramps!!!!
Geez!
She can’t even lift a leg.
Who does she call for help?
Jocelyn is still in the lecture hall, Beauty doesn’t have exams today and decided to go study at Izzy’s place.
Mira is at Kim’s.
Her eyes began spinning.
A tear dropped from her eye.
It hurts so much!
Reggie is the only option, right now but he has his final exams today.
She’s not sure if he’s out of the hall, already.
She held the wall for support as her legs began trembling.
She burst out in tears before she could stop herself.
She took painkillers before leaving the dorm, this morning.
Probably, her system has gotten used to that one, already.
She was always mindful of the things she consumed and yet……she’s going through so much pain.
A girl is watching her at a distance.
She fetched out her phone from her bag then dialed Reggie’s number.
He didn’t pick up.
She tried again, he still didn’t pick up.
She sniffled, trying to control herself but she couldn’t.
The tears kept on pouring out and she became weak.
The phone fell to the ground and the screen broke.
It started ringing.
It’s Reggie calling.
She tried to pick it up but she couldn’t.
She decided to try one more time then fell flatly on the cold floor, with her tummy.
She passed out.
INFIRMARY*
Reggie is seated beside Diva on the bed, holding her hand with a worried look on his face.
“How come you saved someone?” Kim saved the girl.
She’s Beatrice.
“What are you even doing here? first, Kim and now you?” Angelina rolled eyes.
“You think I wish to be here too?” Beatrice hissed.
She’s their younger sister.
“Look at that attitude” Kim mumbled.
Angelina is just glaring at her, she’s returning the favour.
Jocelyn rushed into the ward.
Diva opened her eyes after a few minutes.
Reggie smiled happily, in relief.
“What am I doing here?” She asked no one in particular.
“Poo Bear” Reggie chuckled, holding her hand tightly, as tears flooded in his eyes.
“Who is he? he’s handsome. Is he Romeo?” Beatrice said, loud enough for only her ears and that of her annoying brothers.
They only spared her a glance, saying nothing in response.
TREVOR’S MANSION*
Arabella has been trying to come up with plans to separate Reggie and Diva.
Her dad and maids are still knocking on the door.
She has refused to come out til she comes up with a perfect plan that would separate those two, forever.
Not just separate them but also a way that they are never going to set eyes on each other, ever again.
And that’s only one way, this aim of hers can be done and achieved.
Eliminating one of them, who is she eliminating?
She can’t probably kîll her imaginary lover and husband, Reggie Finley.
So……who’s getting kîlled? The freshman.
Diva Stewart.
If there’s no Diva then Reggie would be her…….completely hers.
The thought of watching Diva breathe her last then dîe, excited her so much that she started grinning like a dêvil.
WEST’S MANSION*
Sharon threw her weight on the couch.
She just returned back from school.
It was hectic and exhausting as fvck.
But thankfully, it was her last paper today.
At last, she’s no longer a student.
Whoa!
The thought of it, alone, made her feel energetic that she turned on the TV.
She quickly rushed to the kitchen to get a bottle of red wine and a glass cup.
She poured herself a drink before starting to dance.
She swayed her hips, left and right then began dancing Bacardi.
Her long blonde hair, swaying freely as she moved her body.
She placed a leg on the couch and began twerking widely and aggressively.
She was so lost in her world that she didn’t realize that Bernie already returned back from work.
He’s watching her as she danced recklessly, getting high on the wine.
Under the influence by Chris Brown came up next.
She settled on the armrest and began moving her hips back and forth.
She’s so fvcking high already!
Soft moans escaped her lips as she drunkenly dry-humped on the armrest.
“Fvck” She cussed when she saw Bernie.
“Hey Bro” She grinned drunkenly, walking to him.
“Come here” She held his hand, taking him with her.
She gently pushed him on a couch then parted his legs.
“I wanna ride you” She chuckled, sitting on his laps.
Bernie was too dumbstruck to even do or say anything.
She peeled off his shirt and started running her fingers on his chest as she straddled him.
“Stop it” He held her waist, trying to stop her movements.
“Hey, calm down” She smiled then yanked off her top, revealing her cherries in a lace bra.
“Fvck” He licked his lips.
“Like what you see?” She grinned, shaking her bóobs.
“Yeah” He replied unconsciously with a lip bite.
Chapter 67 & 68 : A Battle for Love in the Shadows
“Fvck” He licked his lips.
“Like what you see?” She grinned, shaking her bóobs.
“Yeah” He replied unconsciously with a lip bite.
She covered her mouth then rushed upstairs.
Bernie followed.
She’s in the bathroom, throwing up.
“Easy” He said, packing her hair in his palm.
REGGIE’S LOUNGE*
Diva is sleeping in Reggie’s arms.
She took painkillers already, that’s why she’s able to get some sleep.
And special thanks to Reggie, the cuddle master for keeping her warm.
It’s raining cats and dogs.
He fondly stroked her hair with his eyes fixed on her face, like he was watching a movie.
NEXT MORNING, FINLEY’S MANSION*
Ruby instantly sprang up from her bed when she heard Aurelio’s voice.
He’s speaking to someone over the phone.
She literally flew out of her room then saw him, entering her dad’s room.
She remained rooted on the spot, waiting for him to come out.
He came out, looking stressed and sad too.
“Aurelio” She rushed to him.
“Hi” He smiled lightly.
“What’s up with you? You look a bit….” She took in her lower lip.
“I’m good” He replied.
“But you look……..
“Is there anything you wanna say to me?” He asked calmly.
“Yes-I mean……No” She lied.
“Okay” He smiled lightly at her before walking away.
“Aurelio, I’m pregnant!” She shouted after him.
His legs came to a halt.
Mrs Finley froze on the spot.
“What?!” She gasped in shock.
KIM’S PLACE*
Beatrice yawned loudly, climbing down from the bed.
“What are you doing here?” Kim asked, making her flinch.
“Oh my!” She exclaimed in fear.
“Leave before noon, got it?” He exited the room.
“He’s so cruel” She rolled eyes.
REGGIE’S LOUNGE*
Diva is sitting at the edge of the bed while Reggie was on one knee, feeding her.
“I’m filled, Adrian” She whined.
“Here” He pointed the mug at her.
She frowned cutely.
“It’s hot, Adrian…..” She made faces, acting like a kid.
“It’s for your own good” He replied.
She pouted; “But-
“Excuse me” His phone started ringing.
It’s Ruby calling.
He stared at the screen for a while, contemplating whether to answer the call or not.
Could it be that she wants to break the news of Lord Finley’s death?
It’s too early to hear bad news, it’s just 9 AM in the morning.
He’d hear in the afternoon.
But, he never wanted such an easy dêath for that old hag, that monster, that bloodsucking dêmon.
Fvck.
“What’s it, Adrian?” Diva asked seeing the way, he was holding his phone tightly as if he wanted to crush it.
“Uh? what?” He sounded, coming back to his senses.
“Your phone, it’s ringing” She answered, taking the mug from him.
“Oh” He stood on his feet, before answering the call.
He dipped his eyebrows immediately he heard Ruby’s voice.
She’s crying.
“What’s wrong with you, Ruby?” He asked calmly.
She kept hiccuping.
“You’ve choose to disgrace me, Ruby! Your child will disgrace you, too! I swear!!!!” He heard Mrs Finley’s voice.
“Fvck” He ran his fingers in his hair when the call got disconnected.
“What’s it, Adrian?” Diva asked, dropping the mug on bedstand, beside the plate of toasted bread.
“I need to be at the mansion” He replied.
“I’ll come with you” She walked over to him.
“No, you’re not” He deadpanned.
“Please” She held his hand.
“No, Poo Bear, you should get some rest” He replied.
“Please” She begged again.
“Fine” He agreed.
They left.
“You pauper! How could you impregnate my daughter?! Do you think you’re in the same league?! She’s Ruby! Ruby Finley!” Mrs Finley blurted.
A maid offered her water.
She slapped the maid with so much anger and force, which caused her to fly to the wall and hit her head on it.
But, she didn’t bleed.
“Stop it, mom! I’m not a child! I’m an adult!” Ruby cried.
“You’re just twenty years old, fool! You’re so stupid. Gawd, did I really give birth to this imbecile in front of me? Nah, I don’t think so” She spat.
Lord Finley is watching them from his wheelchair.
“Are you really responsible for her pregnancy?” He snapped his head at Aurelio.
“Yes Sir” Aurelio replied.
“Did he râpe you?” He asked Ruby.
“Not at all, Dad” She sniffled.
Lord Finley held his wheelchair tightly in…….He doesn’t even know how he feels, right now.
Aurelio and Ruby are close to the extent of seeing each other’s nâkedness?
Unexpected and unbelievable.
“Ruby is pregnant?” Diva uttered from the door.
Everyone turned.
“Ruby, are you preggers?” Reggie asked calmly, walking over to her.
“I’m sorry, Reggie” She sobbed then hugged him.
“Do you like Aurelio?” He whispered.
“Yes” She replied.
“Go take a seat, you shouldn’t stress yourself” He smiled.
She nodded then settled on a couch.
“Stay out of this Reggie, you’re not family!” Mrs Finley spat.
“Hello? excuse you?” Diva said before she could stop herself.
“You might be Adrian’s step-mom but that doesn’t give you the right to disrespect my man?” She continued.
“Got it?” She concluded with an eye roll.
Reggie secretly smiled.
“Who are you?” Mrs Finley faced Diva.
“Diva. Diva Stewart” She replied, facing Lord Finley, who immediately turned away.
Diva went to sit beside Ruby then embraced her in her arms, comforting her.
“Ruby is an adult and the deed has already being done, so let’s close the case” Reggie inserted his hands inside his pockets, looking so cool.
“Just leave Reggie” Mrs Finley said.
“I’m not here for this, okay?” He replied curtly.
“Won’t you say something?” He faced Lord Finley.
He kept mute.
“Aurelio” He called before leaving the house.
Aurelio followed him.
Reggie and Aurelio are taking a stroll.
“Do you like Ruby?” He asked.
“Yes, a lot” Aurelio replied.
“Want the baby?”
“I’d love that, of course”.
“So, what are your plans?” Reggie said, stopping on his tracks.
“I’m going to stop working for Lord Finley and get another job”
“Why?” Reggie faced him.
“I was working with him just to be able to take care of my mom but there’s no need to continue working for him again” His voice broke at the edge.
“You’re speaking in parables, Aurelio”
“She dîed” He turned away, trying not to break down.
Reggie hugged him; “You’ll be alright” He said.
KIM’S PLACE*
Kim and Beatrice are having lunch.
“So, you’ll stop working at the cafeteria?” Beatrice asked.
“Yep, I’ll return to the mansion, soon” He replied.
“Okay……
“By the way, why the suddenly appearance?” He asked.
“I missed my brothers” She pouted.
“Silly” He smiled.
REGGIE’S LOUNGE*
Diva and Reggie entered the lounge with tired faces.
Ruby and Aurelio insisted on having the baby but Mrs Finley insisted that Ruby got rid of the baby.
Lord Finley didn’t even say anything.
“You good?” Diva asked.
“Just tired” He groaned, throwing his weight on the bed.
“Are you-whoa!” He pulled her on top of him.
“Let’s cuddle” He said cutely.
“I’d love that” She grinned.
“Come here” He said, switching positions with her.
She began laughing loudly.
BOY’S DORM*
Sterling was playing a game with his online friends when Beauty came in.
He didn’t even notice til she hugged his neck.
“Uh” He sounded in shock before turning.
“Hey” She beamed.
He removed the headsets before replying; “Hey……what are you doing here?” He asked, slowly.
“I was bored……so I thought of coming to spend some time with you” She took in her lower lip.
“Oh…..” He mumbled, nervously.
They are alone in the room.
It feels weird.
“What can I entertain you with?” He got up.
“Anything” She smiled lightly.
“Have a seat” He smiled, gesturing her to sit.
“Thanks” She sat down.
“I’ll be back” He left for the mini-kitchen.
He returned with a glass of juice and a bowl of cookies.
“You know cookies, right?” He scratched the nape of his neck.
“Yeah” She replied awkwardly.
“I’ll be right back” He chuckled awkwardly, heading towards the door.
“Are you going to leave me here…..alone?”
His legs came to a halt.
“Not at all” He turned with a soft chuckle.
“I could leave if you feel uncomfortable” She got up.
“No, that’s not it” He walked to her.
“But you’re trying to leave” She replied.
He fell silent.
“Haven’t you being in a room with a girl before?” She asked slowly.
“Kinda” He answered.
“Ohhh” She took in her lower lip.
Silence.
“Should I help you out?” She said, slowly.
“What” He sounded as she came closer.
“Let’s make it less awkward” She smiled before aiming for his lips.
“Stop it, Beauty” He almost snapped, shifting backwards.
“Are you upset…..
“Excuse me” He walked away.
“You don’t have to” She said, making him stop on his tracks again.
“I’ll leave instead” She smiled hurtfully.
“Bye” She left.
Savage came in.
“You didn’t mess it up, right?” Savage chuckled awkwardly.
Sterling fell silent.
“Fvck, you’re such a newbie” He rolled eyes.
“Kissing a girl, won’t hurt, would it?” He continued.
“But, I don’t know what to do” Sterling answered calmly.
“Learn. Learn, Sterling” Savage replied, dramatically.
“It’s gonna feel weird….” He replied awkwardly.
“Should I teach you that, too?”
He fell silent.
“First, I taught you how to date and now, I’ll teach you how to kiss, too?!” He exclaimed, dramatically.
“You can’t possibly abandon your twin brother, can you?” Sterling held his hands.
“I’m not teaching you anything. I’m fed up” He replied, jerking his hands off.
“You can’t be this cruel, can you?”
“First, I had to sugarcoat Izzy into persuading Beauty to come keep you company and you had to ruin it, seriously? For real?” He hissed, taking off his sneakers.
“One more chance, Savage. I love Beauty a lot and you know it”
“I don’t know anything, okay? I don’t” He replied curtly.
“Please Savage, teach me how these stuff works. I’m an amateur in things like these and you know it” Sterling pleaded.
“I’m so tired!” He yawned loudly, throwing his weight on Reggie’s bed.
“I miss sleeping beside Reggie” He uttered, before dozing off.
“He’s so inhumane” Sterling rolled eyes.
A WEEK LATER, GIRL’S DORM*
Everyone is done with their exams already.
The girls left the school four days, Diva is the only one remaining.
She doesn’t know if it’s a good idea to go see her parents.
Her dad was the one who took her mom away from her.
And he lied to her about it, saying she dîed a natural dêath.
“You can do it, Diva” She uttered then started packing her bags.
Reggie just arrived the hospital for his therapy session.
“Good day, Doc” He greeted.
“Good day, Mr Reggie” They shook hands.
“Reggie” He corrected.
They chuckled.
Five minutes later; “So, you opened up to someone recently?” The therapist asked.
“Yeah” Reggie replied.
“Who was it? A family member? A friend? A relative?”
“My girlfriend, Diva. Her name is Diva Stewart” A shy smile crept on his face.
“I didn’t ask for her name, Reggie” He taunted, jokingly.
“Oh” Reggie bashed his eyelids in embarrassment.
“I suppose you like her, a lot”.
“You could say that” Reggie pinched his nose bridge.
“It’s a great thing to see you this happy”.
“I know, right?” Reggie smiled.
“Yeah, it’s going to help you heal quickly”.
“Okay……” He replied with a drawl.
“But you’re still going to continue taking the medicines I prescribed for you the last time”
“No qualms”
“And your insomnia?”
“Strangely, I don’t have trouble sleeping for a while now…..”
“How?”
“My Poo Bear-Sorry, I meant girlfriend, has being of great help and assistance on making sure I get a great sleep so, I don’t take those pills anymore, for at least two to three weeks now…..”
The therapist is just staring with him with a teasing smile.
“What’s it, Doc?” He chuckled softly.
“You’re so whipped” The therapist replied, shaking his head in pity.
“No, I’m not” He argued.
“Who is this Diva of a charmer? I should thank her for making my job easier”
“You’d never meet her”
“Why?”
“You might get enchanted by her beauty and I do not enjoy sharing things, especially not my girlfriend. She’s special” A blush crept on his cheeks.
“You’re flushed, Reggie”
“Of course not” He disagreed.
“Then what’s with those red cheeks, I’m seeing?”
“Are we done?” Reggie chuckled, getting up.
“Sit back down, Idíot” He said.
They laughed.
This’s how they are with each other, they literally behave like agemates or rather close friends, who doesn’t pick offence in petty things.
DIVA’S PLACE*
Diva opened the door then dragged her bag in.
She’s so exhausted.
She could have asked Reggie for help but he already told her that he was going for therapy, today.
By the way, she didn’t even tell him that she’d be returning home today.
She plans on telling him later, probably after settling in.
But for now, she’s too tired and exhausted for his scoldings.
Cause, she knows that’s a sure thing; He’s going to scold her……and yell at her, too……probably.
Rocky’s eyes lit up in happiness when she saw Diva.
She missed her little princess, a lot.
Diva only greeted her then entered her room.
“What’s wrong with her?” She wondered.
“Stress, yeah, it has to be stress. Diva loves me too much to ignore me, she didn’t even hug me” She uttered worriedly.
“Exam fever, I heard this year’s exam at Finley, was tough” She said in concern, thinking about the stress the poor girl must have gone through.
“Naomi (Izzy’s mom) told me about it, I guess my princess got stressed out, a lot” She said to herself, almost cussing herself for sending Diva to such a wîcked, heartless and inconsiderate school.
“Let me prepare her favourite, that will make her happy” She grinned, rushing to the kitchen.
TREVOR’S MANSION, ARABELLA’S ROOM*
“Perfect then” She smiled before ending the call.
She hired someone to spy on Diva.
“She’s at her parents and that’s the golden opportunity I need to strike” She sang happily, dancing.
“I’ll take her to a place where no one could think of…….and where is this place?” She continued singing.
She stopped dancing then faced the mirror.
“A cliff” She smirked then started laughing and grinning like a lunatic fellow.