Episode 13 & 14 : Floyd’s Interest in Lyric
⟨TEN MINUTES AGO⟩
The loud electric bell began to buzz loudly, signalling the end of the day’s lectures. Students could be seen trooping out of their classes, heading towards the school’s exit.
Those of them who missed lunch looked so exhausted and famished after the marathon classes. They chatted amongst themselves as they walked out.
North stepped out of the L-hall with her backpack on her left hand, and lyric’s on the other. Lyric didn’t show up in class after stepping out for a while, leaving her worried sick.
And she’s so lucky that the lecture was cancelled to the next day. The lecturerer couldn’t make it due to personal reasons he had to tend to.
“Where could she have gone to without informing anyone?? She’s making me concerned…” North knitted her eyebrows as she walked through the hallway, with her head bent down.
North who had her head down while walking suddenly bumped into someone. A smile spread across her face when she saw it was Floyd.
“North..”
“Floyd…”
They both said in unison. Floyd chuckled lightly and gestured at her to go first. He’s such a gentleman.
“Have you by any chance seen Lyric anywhere around the school? She seems to have disappeared. It’s unlike her to disappear without a single trace,, without telling me” North said and Floyd’s eyes widened.
He felt his heart skip a thousand beats. It was so shocking actually, cause that had never happened before.
He’s never felt that way before. And he can’t believe a girl made him feel the legendary skipping of heartbeat and worry.
Has he really fallen for her in just a week of knowing each other? His subconscious thought.
“Lyric is missing??. I left her at the library a few minutes ago. But i realized that my phone wasn’t with me,, that’s why i returned to get it” Floyd stuttered, still trying to process what North had just told him.
North shook her head in disbelief and handed lyric’s backpack over to him. She patted his back slowly and said.
“Once you find her, please help me give this to her. I already helped her put her note books in it. I gotta go rn, my driver must be waiting for me at the garage..” She said, and he nodded.
As North walked away, she turned back for a moment to wave him goodbye, before finally walking out of sight.
“Where could she be?” Floyd wondered and went in.
“Goodbye world…” Lyric sobbed as her hand became slippery and loosened from the railings.
She thought it was the end, she had already given up on life, when suddenly, someone caught her hand and pulled her up.
She raised her head up to look into the eyes of her Knight in shining armor, only to see the last person she ever expected to be there.
Her face streaked with tears as she struggled to stay upright. Her eyes were red and puffy from crying for so long.
The world seemed to tilt and spin, and her vision swam as she felt her blood drip to the ground. She has lost a lot of blood.
“Tha..nk you…” Lyric faltered her steps and was was about to hit the ground, when she was caught by the waist and pulled back to safety.
He caught her!
“I don’t want to d!e. Ple.. ase sa.. ve me..” She mumbled as she stared deeply into his eyes, before passing out in his arms.
Emerald gently carried her in a bridal style and began to advance towards the staircase. He had already gotten to the last step, when Floyd suddenly appeared in front of him.
His hands flew to his mouth when he saw lyric’s condition. And the sight of her blood made him more worried.
“Huh? How did this happen? What happened to her? Is she badly hurt??” Floyd bombarded him with so many questions that he became extremely pissed.
“Get lost” Emerald glared and pushed him out of the way. With hastened steps, he finally got to were his car was parked.
His driver was already waiting for him there. When he saw Lyric laying almost lifeless in emerald’s arms, his pupils dilated instantly.
“Let me help you with that sir” His driver said and opened the door for him. Emerald placed Lyric at the back seat and shut the door.
“Can i come with you? Please..” A voice said from behind, and emerald turned. A frown appeared on his face the moment his gaze landed on Floyd.
For some reason, he was feeling quite irritated by his presence. Something in him fumed when he first set eyes on him.
Floyd took a step closer, closing the distance between them. And with pleading eyes, said.
“If i don’t go with you i’ll feel so guilty. I think i have an idea about who did this. She did this because of me” Floyd stated, feeling guilty.
He needed no soothsayer to tell him that the person behind this is none other than the girl that has been crushing on him for a while now.
Having a crush on him is one thing,, and hurting someone because of that is another thing. She must be mentally deranged to have done that.
It’s only a mani@c that can hurt someone because of a stvpid one-sided crush. Pffft!😏
“So you’re the reason why she’s this way?? As from today onwards, i don’t want to see you around her. Don’t breath the same air as her, don’t look at her,, don’t even think about her. Or else, i’ll make you pay for what you’ve done and you’ll live to regret the day you ever met me!” Emerald’s voice was low and menacing, every word dripping with venom.
As he opened the door and slid into the passengers seat, he felt the softness of the leather beneath him.
“Welcome, Boss” His driver bowed respectfully and hit the gas, flooring it as he made a getaway.
Floyd’s eyes followed the car as it drove away, until it was finally just a blur on the horizon, leaving only the memory of its presence behind.
⟨AT THE GARAGE⟩
“Tessa” Quincy shouted when she finally appeared after they had been waiting for more than twenty minutes.
She excused herself to go pee and never returned to class. They had to help her pack her things and wait for her at the garage.
“Welcome miss” Angelo the chauffeur greeted, and she replied with just a nod before smiling slightly at Mona Lisa who immediately knew something was wrong.
“Tessa are you ok?” She asked, holding her right hand. Tessa immediately pulled her hand from her grasp and scowled.
“I’m fine Lisa, i must have overworked so i need a lotta rest, we should head home now” She replied, surprising her friends.
Tessa has never spoken so nicely to them before,, not ever. This is definitely not the Tessa they know, something must have happened.
“Will you seriously be fine? You don’t look so good. But okay, let’s go. We can talk about it later” Quincy said, and she faked a smile before entering the vehicle.
Both Quincy and Mona Lisa entered the vehicle too and the chauffeur immediately took off.
⟨TWO WEEKS LATER••HEATHER HOSPITAL⟩
If de@th was an emotion that one could feel, Lyric was definitely experiencing it right now.
Her body ached, her stomach was in knots, and she currently had one of the worst migraines ever. She felt like shit.
No, scratch that, she felt worse than shit.
She knew she f**ked up, royally. But this time, her recklessness had almost cost her her life.
“Am i de@d?” Everything was a blur for Lyric when she finally opened her eyes, welcoming in the bright lights from the hospital room in which she was in.
Looking around, she saw that she was hooked up to various monitors, and before she could pull at any of the cords lying across her body, a hand stopped her.
“What’s going on here?” Lyric asked nervously.
“What happened to me?” She added.
“You were st@bbed honey. You almost d!Ed.” Aneesa came into view.
She nestled closer to Lyric’s chest, trying to keep her tears at bay as they kept wetting her hospital wears.
“Don’t scare me like that anymore, please don’t” She sniffed, tightening her arms on her.
“I promise” Lyric replied, and she continued staying in her arms till her mum was able to calm down.
“I can’t believe she actually tried to k!ll me. She’s really got some nerves” Lyric tried to sit up in bed, but she was too lethargic. “Ah, shit. I feel like i’ve been hit by a bus”.
“Take it easy, Lyric” Aneesa glared at her incapacitated daughter with pity.
“And what do you mean by she tried to k!ll you?? Do you remember who did this to you?? Tell me,, so i’ll lock that bitçh in prison. She needs to pay for her crime” Aneesa demanded. It was clear she was so annoyed.
“If you want me to heal, mentally and emotionally, you need to stop pointing the finger at others and take some of the blame for yourself. If it weren’t for you, i wouldn’t even be in this country in the first place” Lyric said and Aneesa looked quite surprised and dumbfounded.
“You need to grow up and stop screwing around, stop lashing out all the damn time. Stop trying to run away from your problems and just face them head on. You’re a very terrible mother, yunno”.
As Aneesa processed Lyric’s words, the two women stared at each other in silence. And while the seconds slowly passed, the door bursted opened.
Emerald walked in with the doctor, he had a wheelchair in his grasp. Aneesa quickly recognized the doctor and tried to hide, but he had already seen her.
“Ohh. Mrs Dunlop you’re here. It’s been a while since you’ve visited me. I hope the medications are helping” The doctor asked, and both emerald and lyric exchanged glances.
“Medications? Mom, are you sick?” Lyric questioned, and Aneesa shook her head in denial.
“Of course not. It was just a simple migraine. I’m fine now, you don’t need to worry about me” Aneesa lied and bit her lip afterwards.
“Why do you have that with you?? Am i being discharged? I don’t feel better yet” Lyric asked.
“No. It’s just that emerald here doesn’t like the fact that you’re far away from us. So we decided that you’ll be undergoing treatment at home. The room has already been set” Aneesa replied, and Lyric mouthed an ‘oh’.
“When you said far away from us,, does that imply that he has moved in?? You let him do that without informing me?? Aren’t we a team? We tell each other everything” Lyric said, running her hands through her hair.
She couldn’t believe that her mother left her out of her business.
They both live together, so she has every right to know about who moves in and out of the house. It’s a family house for God’s sake.
“She just didn’t Know how to tell yiu. Please out yourself…” Emerald tried to explain himself, but only got shunned in return.
Lyric managed to help herself up and went in the direction of the restroom. She pulled the drip stand along with her and entered the restroom,, slamming the door h@rshly behind her.
“I’m going to use an hour in here in case you care. I’ll cry, brush my teeth and then take my bathe. So don’t be offended if i’m not out in the next twenty minutes. Traitors!” Lyric said from inside and turned on the tap.
Aneesa’s lips trembled as she fought back the tears welling in her eyes.
⟨ANDERSONS RESIDENCE⟩
Raspberry was busy watching a telenovela, her legs were on the table and she was munching on her popcorn, messily.
If one were to enter,, they’ll think she’s a four year old in an adult’s body.
Raspberry was still at it, when Kingsley ran down the staircase, fully dressed up. He picked up his car key and was about to leave, when Raspberry quickly stood up and blocked his path.
“Where are you off to in such a hurry? And don’t tell me that you’ll be leaving me here,, all alone. You know how i get when I’m bored. I start breaking things. You wouldn’t want to come back and see your room in a mess” Raspberry said at the verge of tears.
Kingsley rolled his eyes and groaned frustratingly. She’s always doing one or two things that makes him tired of her.
“My friend’s step daughter was stabbed and she’s at the hospital. So i’m going there as the nice friend i am to check on her. Is that explanation enough for you??” Kingsley said, and her frown got replaced with a smile. Yaay!
“Can i go with you? Please.. please..” Raspberry pouted. She shot him the puppy eyes and it was next to hard to say no to her.
“Urggh. Sure, you can. Just don’t embarrass me as you’re always used to doing. Do anything stvpid and you’ll be banned from watching TV for a week. And also,, your little dog will be used as barbecue” Kingsley blurted out and Raspberry’s eyes widened.
She shot him a glare and quickly reached for the remote so she could put off the TV. She looked at herself in the mirror, before locking her hands with his.
“I’m ready” She smiled, moving surprisingly closer to him.
Kingsley shifted uncomfortably and released his hand from her grasp.
“We’re not a couple, we don’t have to hold hands like this. Besides, it’s not like we’re friends. You’re clinging to me like a vampire that wants to suck my blood” Kingsley joked and Raspberry landed a deafening slap on his face. His eyes widened.
“Don’t compare me with those mosquitoes. Idiot!” She sneered and stormed out of the house.
“Did she just slap me?? Who did i offend in this life??. How did i end up meeting a boy in a girl’s skin??” Kingsley cried out, still holding his stinging cheek. He’s sure that his cheek must be red by now.
⟨AN HOUR LATER⟩
By this time, Lyric was already done with getting ready. Emerald transferred the bill to the hospitals account and Aneesa began to push her wheelchair.
They got outside,, and at that exact moment, two cars stopped in front of them. Kingsley and Raspberry came out of the first one, while Ashton came out of the other.
“Hey buddy. Has she been discharged already??” Kingsley asked as he walked closer to them. Emerald just ignored him and helped Aneesa and Lyric get into the car.
When he was done, he looked at his friends and told them to follow him to their home. He doesn’t really have time to explain what’s going on.
Maybe when they get to the apartment, they’ll understand.
“Yaaay. Am sure it’s gonna be fun. There’s gonna be ice cream for sure” Raspberry danced funnily, and Kingsley palmed his face.
It hasn’t even been up to a minute,, and she has already started messing things up. Just what is he going to do with this girl.
“Hi. I’m Raspberry. And you are??” Raspberry stretched her hand to Ashton and he gladly received it.
“Ashton. Nice to meet you Raspberry. I hear you lost your memories. I’m so sorry about that” Ashton said and tried to retract his hands from hers, but she pulled it closer to herself.
“I have this same mark too. But it’s on my butt. Lol” Raspberry pointed at the tiny black dot on Ashton’s hand.
Kingsley nearly fell from shock. He could have sworn that he felt smoke coming out of his nostrils and ears.
“Ohh. That’s cool. I guess we both have something in common. It’s nice meeting you, Raspberry” Ashton smiled once more before finally going back into his car. He drove off afterwards.
Raspberry has never seen it on anyone before. And seeing it on his hands really caught her by surprise. She didn’t notice when kingsley approached her and grabbed her by the wrist.
“I’m never taking you anywhere again. And also,, say your last good-byes to your little dog. He’s gonna be used for barbecue tonight. Yummy…” Kingsley said and Raspberry turned to look at him with a creepy smile.
“You wouldn’t dear. I’ll chop off that worm you call a diçk and feed it to the birds before you do that.” Raspberry screamed out that Kingsley flinched.
⟨TESSA’S APARTMENT⟩
“You didn’t say you’d be coming. I’d have prepared something for you” Tessa said when she opened the door and Floyd was standing on her doorway.
He was looking pissed, and he didn’t reply till he walked in and took a seat.
“Anything the issue?” She asked, trying to act all innocent but he wasn’t buying it. He stood up and grabbed her wrist tightly.
“Oucch. You’re hurting me. Hey.” Tessa frowned but he didn’t listen to her. He tightened his grip.
“Why did you do that to her? Have you gone m@d, huh? You really need a psychiatrist cause you’re going cr@zy. So insane” Floyd spat ferociously.
Tessa glared at him and pushed him away from her. She opened the door and said.
“If you’re here to accuse me of what i know nothing about,, just take your leave. Why do people always have to blame me when b@d things happen. I know i bully people,, but i can’t stoop too low to stab someone. That’s cr@zy” Tessa said admist tears but Floyd only scoffed.
“You’re going to pay for what you did to her. Play the victim all you want. But very soon,, you’ll be dancing at the Asylum with your fellow deranged friends” Floyd said and left.
Tessa slammed the door loudly and fell to the ground. Tears began to pour from her eyes as her hands tightened into a fist.
“Arrrgh!. She could have just d!ed. Why didn’t she d!e??. I’m going to finish the job. I must end her completely this time around. Arrrgh!!!” She ruffled her hair and broke half of the items made of glass in the room.
⟨NIGHT⟩
Maids could be seen moving in a flurry of activity, flitting from room to room like busy bees.
They dusted and polished, sweeping and scrubbing, their hands a blur of motion.
They carried armfuls of linens, rearranged furniture, and straightened pictures on the walls.
They worked in tandem, each knowing their role and fulfilling it with precision.
The house was transformed into a picture of perfection, every surface gleaming and every corner spotless.
They were a well oiled machine, a team of experts working together to create a flawless environment.
Some were busy arranging the dining room with the utmost care, every detail perfect.
They laid the table with shining silverware and crisp white linens, placing each piece with exacting precision.
They lit candles and arranged flowers, creating an atmosphere of luxury and comfort.
While in the kitchen, they worked in tandem, preparing a feast for their guests.
They chopped and stirred, simmering sauces and roasting meats, filling the air with delicious aromas.
They were a symphony of activity, each note perfectly orchestrated to create a meal that would be remembered for years to come.
“My son is allergic to onions. How many times do i have to tell you, Maybelline?. Try this again,, and get ready to kiss your job goodbye” Kristen scolded as she stepped into the kitchen.
“I’m sorry ma’am. Please forgive me!!!” Maybelline begged and at that very moment, Raspberry and Kingley walked into the kitchen.
They are dressed in their PJs,, it’s night time, so they’ve already taken their baths. Kingsley reached for the fridge and opened it.
He brought out a bottle of water,, uncapped it and drank more than half of it. When he was done,, he placed it back into the fridge and shut the door.
“What’s going on ma’am?? Do you have guests??” Raspberry yawned and stretched her body.
The noises the maids were making woke her from her beauty sleep.. lol.
“Mamamia!!!!. Why aren’t you guys dressed yet?? Grandpa will be here in less than an hour. Kingsley… doll yourself up. Raspberry ensure you’re well behaved” Kristen scolded and pushed them out of the kitchen.
Raspberry bursted into laughter immediately,, she never knew Kristen was this dramatic.
Kingsley shrugged and creased his brows in confusion.
“Doll myself up?? C’mon mom,, I’m not Barbie… By the way,, isn’t grand pa de@d? So what are you talking about? Dad’s really gotta come back from his trip. I’m going cr@zy here” He spoke up.
Kristen groaned and glared at both of them..
“Yeah i know. But he’ll be coming here tonight. Today is his birthday, and when he was still alive he promised to always come visit me on his birthday ,, now go. Go!!!” Kristen said and they both stared at her as if she’s gone m@d.
Kingsley understood it immediately. Ever since her father, his grandpa died, his mum hasn’t been able to accept the fact that he’s gone.
Today makes it a year since he passed away,, and his mom is doing all this just to be calm. To believe he’s still here, when he’s not.
“And you,, young lady. I just made an application for a four years Music course. You’re now a student of Cambridge college and you’ll be resuming on Monday” Kristen said and Raspberry hugged her tightly.
“Thank you… thank you…” She gushed happily.
⟨MONDAY≈ CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE••8AM⟩
Students can be seen driving into the school park, some came in taxis and cabs, the likes of those who are just rushing into the school gate.
Just the beautiful buildings gives half of the explanation about the school’s prestige, it’s really magnificent.
A black shiny Lamborghini drove into the school’s park and stopped. The door opened and a pair of smooth legs descended the backseat of the car.
She shut the door of the car as she stared at the school in front of her. With a smile on her face, she catwalked her way into the school.
The students around stared at her as she walked, especially the males.
“F*k. She’s sxy”.
“Gooosh. Just staring at her makes me hor*y”
“I seriously wanna kiss those bútt cheeks up to her sweet kitty…”
“Her parents bed efforts wasn’t a waste after all. She’s a goddess”.
Raspberry was putting on a white long sleeved mini gown which ended just beneath her @ss with a designer’s belt around her slim waist.
Her @ss shook dangerously as walked and her b**bs bounced along… In short she was very hót.
Raspberry who had her head down while walking suddenly bumped into someone. She raised her head up to see three girls glaring at her.
It was Tessa and her friends.
“Hey-“
“You piece of tr@sh!” Tessa landed a deafening slap on her cheek without wasting time.
Raspberry held her cheek tightly in pain and before she knew it,, Tessa slapped her again and pushed her to the ground.
“How dare you hit me bitçh?? Wait i know you from someone,, but can’t put my finger on it” Tessa barked.
“I’m sorry” Raspberry cried.
Tessa smirked and stretched her foot forward
“If you don’t want to get into my black book. Clean my shoes with your tongue and don’t stop until i say so” Tessa smirked
Raspberry nodded still in tears and began going down. A sneaky smirk appeared on her face immediately.
“Ok… Boss. Bla.. bla” Raspberry chuckled and stood up. Immediately she got to Tessa’s level, she showered her with unstoppable slaps.
By this time, students had already gathered. They were taking pictures and making videos.
Tessa’s eyes widened and her friends tried to attack Raspberry,, but the most shocking thing happened. Lyric and North came from behind and pulled them by the hair.
“Hey. Let go…” They yelled, and Lyric only laughed.
“This is so fun. It feels so cool to be the boss” North chuckled and pulled Quincy’s hair tightly, almost ripping it off her scalp.
Lyric didn’t take pity on Mona Lisa. Even though her belly was still hurting,, she kicked her hardly her on the belly.
“Ahh..” Mona Lisa fell to the ground with a groan, holding her hurting stomach.
North just kept pulling Quincy’s hair. Once she was satisfied,, she turned to lyric and gave her the look.
“Should i pass the scissors?” Lyric smiled ev!lly.
“Sure” North spread her palm and Lyric placed a pair of scissors on it.
“My hair…. no don’t” Quincy began crying.
North grabbed her hair and before anyone could say “poof!”, she started cutting the hair.
“No. Not my hair…” Quincy begged.
Raspberry dipped her hand into her bag and brought out a leach. She stretched her hand to Tessa and sneered.
“My friends already told me that i’ll bump into savage dogs as soon as i get here. So i brought this, just in case. I guess it’s gonna come in handy now” Raspberry said and hanged it on Tessa’s neck. She tried to push her, but Raspberry caught her hand and bent it backwards.
“Arggh” Tessa started crying.
“Now move doggie. Awwwn i have two dogs now” Raspberry smiled as Tessa crawled on the floor. Anytime she slows down,, Raspberry uses a whip to hit her butt.
“Faster f**l. I mustn’t be late on my first day” Raspberry scolded and whipped her again.
“My mummy…” Tessa cried out in pain.
Episode 15 & 16 : Jealousy and Anger
Lyric, Raspberry and North walked into the massive hallway and everyone around stared in their direction. The trio were surprised.
“I think they are gawking at us because we are pretty. It’s not easy..” Raspberry said and the trio giggled.
“I love you girls so much. Thank you for finally dealing with Tessa and her bugs”.
“Yeah. You girls are awesome”.
“I couldn’t stand up for myself when they tried to deal with me. I’m happy you girls finally did it”.
“Lyric! Lyric!! Lyric!!!”
“North! North!!”
“My name is Raspberry. Don’t forget to chant my name too” Raspberry beamed and they all bursted into laughter.
“Berry! Berry!!”
The students chanted,, causing the girls to blush, especially Raspberry.
It’s actually surprising that the students never liked Tessa. Maybe they’ve been pretending to,, so that they won’t become one of her victims.
Almost immediately, someone pushed North and she fell flat on her bútt.
“Oh my gosh, are you blínd?” Raspberry said while helping North up. Her bútt must be red by now from the fall.
“What did you just say?” The boy asked as he turned to the trio and put a pause to the music he was listening to.
“That’s Hardin Scott” A student gasped in horror.
“I think you should remove that cheap headset from your head, so that you can hear me clearly” Raspberry replied,, while North tapped her shoulders but she didn’t bother answering.
She needs to put the boy in his place.
“Do you know who i am?? I’m very sure you don’t. Cause if you did,, you wouldn’t be b@rking at me like this” Hardin smirked..
“FYI. I don’t give a fúck about who you are. And never tell a lady that’s she’s b@rking, it’s so offensive” Raspberry replied boldly.
Hardin’s bodyguards tried to come closer, but he signalled them to stop. He’s not ready to get scolded by his father again and get transferred to another school.
“What are they planning to do? Be@t me up?? Bring it on..” Raspberry replied, her fists slowly began folding as she slowly looked up at this Hardin of a boy.
The students could be seen around, they wasted no time in taking pictures and videos, since that’s what they are good at.
“Gossh. Does she know who she’s messing with??”
“He isn’t Tessa and her minions that she can best anyhow”.
“She is so dramatic”.
“Her first day and she is causing trouble”.
Hardin looked at the crowd that had already gathered around them once again, before signalling his bodyguards to pave way for him and he simply walked away.
“He should have waited so i could give him the beating of his life. Jérk!” Raspberry sneered as soon as Hardin left.
“Raspberry, that’s Hardin Scott! He just returned from Arizona with his mom. He’s not someone you should be messing with” North screamed,, while holding her head which caused people in the hallway to look at her. She released an awkward smile.
“It’s not like he’s the president’s son” Raspberry scoffed.
“He isn’t,, but he is the Chairman’s son” North said and Raspberry bursted into laughter.
“You’re kidding, right?” Lyric asked.
“I’m serious” North replied and Raspberry stopped abruptly as she looked at North’s stern and serious look.
She doesn’t look like she’s kidding.
“Why couldn’t i stop this tap from running?” Raspberry lamented,, referring to her mouth.
“You just stepped on a lion’s tail. What’re you going to do??” Lyric said, making Raspberry a bit frightened.
“Oh my god, what is the Chairman capable of doing?” Raspberry asked, biting her fingernails as she paced back and forth.
“He isn’t gonna do anything much. But only going to kidn@p you, torture you, make you his séx slave, k!ll you and then mail pieces of your body back to us” Lyric said. Raspberry’s throat immediately ran dry.
North and Lyric exchanged glances, and as if they planned it, they bursted into audible laughter.
“You’re not helping, Lyric. Be serious” Raspberry said frowning at Lyric and North as they laughed at her..
“She’s just kidding,, but his dad owns 80% of the school’s shares. So literally,, he owns this school. Be careful,, so you won’t get expelled on your first day” North concluded.
“Ahhh!!!. I can’t miss this opportunity because of my bad attitude” Raspberry screamed while using her fingers to block her ear holes. She doesn’t want to hear a word from North again.
North then laughed and the trio ran into the hall.
⟨MUSIC LH⟩
Students chatted excitedly as everyone saw each other during the weekend. Few people were on their phones, others were gisting and some were reading.
Few minutes later, Mrs Samara, the music teacher came in but the students didn’t seem to notice her.
She then dropped her heavy books on the table, which made a loud sound that finally caught the student’s attention.
“Who carries those types of books these days?”.
“Such a wéirdo”
“What are we supposed to do with those books. It’s not like we’re studying Law or Accounting”
“Decorum!” Mrs Samara frowned and the murmurs stopped.
Almost immediately,, Floyd came in with Dwayne. They were looking hót.
“Oh my gaawwwd!”
“They grew more handsome and muscular over the weekend”
“Xscape!”
They both walked to were the girls were sitting and sat on their various seats,, before bringing out their cellphones.
Floyd turned to look at Lyric,, but she wasn’t looking in his direction. He looked away with a frown.
“Who are they?” Raspberry asked pointing at the boys.
“That’s Xscape. They are K-pop singers,, but haven’t debuted yet. They just perform at parties,, bars,, grand openings,, et cetera” Lyric replied.
“You left something out. One of them is actually Lyric’s-” North tried to talk,, but was interrupted as a flying paper hit her forehead.
“Ouch,, who did that?” North pouted.
“Miss,, stand up. Since you didn’t let me speak,, your team will go first for this week. And then, Team One and Two will be doing theirs next week” Mrs Samara said in a low tone as she came closer to North.
“Oooops” North mumbled and bit her lips guiltily.
She turned to look at her team members who were already walking to the front of the class. She followed behind.
Lyric cleared her throat and started..
🎶 All this time i sink, drowning like a stone. Tryna close my eyes shut my ears on this throne 🎶
🎶 Loosing my way home. Then you came along. Everywhere we are felt like were i belong 🎶
North went next.
🎶 Lost in your eyes there was no place i could hide. Take me inside and let me live in your mind 🎶
🎶 No pain tonight. This place is reserved for only, you and i 🎶
Then they all sang together,, with their beautiful and melodious voices giving most of the students goosebumps. Some even got emotional and started to sob.
“So beautiful..”
🎶 Cos iiiii, wanna stayyyyyy, on your sideeeee. Even if the world come crushing down tonight, we’ll be fine. Hold me close and we’ll just leave it all behind 🎶
🎶 Why don’t you staaaaaaaaay 🎶
They finished singing and faced the class who clapped happily. The teacher faced them and clapped too.
She was very impressed.
Lyric’s gaze slowly met with Floyd’s. He winked at her and she smiled.
“Well done guys. I’m very impressed and speechless at the same time. You really got me dumbfounded. I hope you guys will turn out as the winners of the challenge. Good luck” Mrs Samara complimented the students who smiled.
After the praises,, they all went back to their respective seats. The teacher resumed her lectures.
“Nice voice. I almost cried while listening to you” Hardin said to North and her eyes widened. She blinked as she stared at him,, fear written all over her face.
Hardin smirked at her before facing his front and North released the breath she didn’t know she was holding.
“Jérk” Raspberry muttered and glared at him.
⟨DUNLOP RESIDENCE⟩
Aneesa walked into her bedroom and went straight to her wardrobe. She opened it and started throwing her clothes inside a black suitcase.
Looking at her eyes, one could see that she wasn’t in a good mood. They were swollen and red from crying so much.
Ring! Ring!* Came her phone.
When she checked the caller ID,, My love 💛 was boldly written on it. She cleared her throat and swiped right to accept the call.
“Hey baby. I’m surprised you’re calling. What’s up??” Aneesa said as soon as she picked.
“Can’t i call you anymore?? Well,, i just wanted to tell you to get dolled up before 7pm tonight. I want to take you out for dinner” Emerald replied,, smiling at the other end.
Aneesa didn’t realize when a tear fell from her eyes,, down to her cheeks.
“No. I can’t. You know that company i told you about some time ago? Yeah,, they just accepted my proposal. I’ll be travelling to Nigeria to act a Nollywood movie” She quickly said. Emerald was quiet for more than ten minutes. Then he spoke.
“Ohh. And you’re just telling me?? Ok. Then. Goodluck” Emerald didn’t sound happy. He hanged up afterwards.
“I’m sorry for hiding this from you for so long. I just don’t know how to say it. I’m so.. rrrry…” Aneesa stuttered, staring at a white envelope that contained her test result.
Tears fell out of her eyes when the memories started coming again,, and when she remembered what the doctor told her, she sniffed and rested her face on the wall, crying more.
⟨RECESS⟩
The lecturerer could be seen in front,, teaching while the students jotted down some points.
The electronic bell rang, signalling the end of the class and it’s time for recess. The teacher left,, while the students began putting their books back into their backpacks.
Some left for the cafeteria to have lunch,, while others stayed behind to chat and press their phones.
North yawned loudly and stretched the upper part of her body. She turned to lyric who was busy playing Candy Crush on her phone.
“I’m so hungry, that i could eat anything right now. Yummy,, your b**bs looks eatable” North touched Lyric’s soft bre@st and made one of her food mo@ns.
Raspberry suddenly flicked her hand on her forehead.
“What the f*ck!!” North rubbed her forehead.
“That’s for spitting rubbish out of that gutter you call a mouth. Go get us something to eat,, before you start talking like a dúmmy” Raspberry rolled her eyes.
North cracked her knuckles and neck. Raspberry swallowed hard and immediately took to her heels.
“Wait till i catch you. Psyçho!!” North ran after her.
North just finished getting lunch just now, and immediately she left the cafeteria, she made her way back to the lecture hall.
She was walking by an empty class, when she heard muffled sobs. Without hesitation,, she walked into the class and met Dwayne sitting on the floor, with tears in his eyes.
Dwayne noticed a figure standing beside him, he quickly cleaned his face with his hands and stood up.
His eyes widened and he could swear his heart fluttered when he saw North standing so close to him.
“North?” Dwayne muttered, looking surprised.
They both began staring at each other and when the air began to become tense, Dwayne sniffed and took a step back.
“Ohh.. huh.. I heard someone crying. So i decided to check..” North cleared her throat.
“Nobody must hear about this. Okay??” Dwayne said, and North nodded.
“You have nothing to worry about. I just felt like crying. Goshh.. i must sound stvpid. Just forget you saw this” Dwayne said, heading to the exit.
North’s gaze followed him till he finally went out of sight. She looked very worried.
“I hope he’s okay…”
Dwayne’s’s car drove into the parking lot and he parked his car roughly. He came down with a scowl on his face as he stared at the gigantic building before him.
“Good day,, Young master” A guard greeted.
With a nod, Dwayne walked into the building. His father called him over saying he had something important to say to him.
He had no choice but to comply, cause he knows his father never takes ‘NO’ for an answer.
“Good day, Young master. Boss is waiting for you at the living room” A maid said and Dwayne left.
He got into the living room and his countenance changed,, when he saw his father with another woman, but that wasn’t any of his business. His gaze was fixed on his father precisely.
“Son! You’ve changed over the weeks. You’re now taller and good looking. When will you decide to grow up and move back in with me?The last time i checked,, i divorced your mother and not you. This is still your home” Reuben said and Dwayne rolled his eyes.
Reuben handed a paper over to him. It was an invitation,, an engagement invitation. His eyeballs narrowed when he read through it.
“This is not gonna be possible dad,, how would i be betrothed to that thing?” Dwayne said fuming in anger.
“Dwayne, don’t talk to me like that. Quincy isn’t a thing,, but also a billionaire’s daughter” His dad replied.
“A billionaire’s daughter who is a slt and only wants sx. I can’t marry her!” Dwayne flared up.
“Dwayne, i and her dad are business partners and soon to be in-laws…”
“Soon to be in-laws??” Dwayne scoffed before walking out.
“Are you walking out on your father?” His dad yelled,, anger curling hot and unstoppable in his gut,, like a blazing inferno that wanted to burn him from the inside.
“You’re not worthy to be called a father. Divorcing mom wasn’t enough for you,, now you’re forcing me to get married. I’m so ashamed to call you my dad” Dwayne said before climbing the staircase,, leading to his bedroom.
⟨EVENING••AT THE POOL⟩
The fascinating,, open air swimming pool is constructed with the cool blue tiles that enhance the color of the water in the pool.
The day is not so hot due to the slight breeze that kept touching Lyric’s faces softly.
She was relaxed and happy, strolling along the pool side in her colorful and stylish bikinis, enjoying the breeze blowing the hair on her skin.
She exuded an effortless kind of beauty, with a natural glow about her that made her seem radiant.
Lyric stopped walking around and sat at the edge of the pool,, then dipped her toes into the water. It was so warm,, that she felt so alive.
“Wow! This is nice…” She mumbled as she shut her eyes and enjoyed the serene atmosphere. She didn’t notice when a figure walked up to her,, and stood behind her.
He waited for her to be lost in pleasure,, then Boom, he pushed her into the water.
“Hey! Have you gone mád??” Lyric yelled at Emerald who was busy laughing his @ss out. He took of his clothes and joined her in the pool.
“You look so pretty in your bikinis…” Emerald complimented,, staring at her chest.
Lyric’s cheeks flushed pink as she covered her chest with her arms.
“Pérvert!!. Stop looking at me that way…” Lyric puckered and was about to leave the pool,, when emerald pulled her back.
A gasp escaped her lips when Emerald reached out and pulled her gently towards himself,, their body moving closer until they were almost touching.
“Hey! What do you think you’re doing…”.
Emerald’s hair was dripping wet, making it stick dangerously to his face. Lyric’s gaze went to his wet lips and she mentally slapped herself for even doing so..
There was a tension in the air, a feeling of anticipation that was almost palpable.
As the seconds ticked by,, they inched closer and closer, until their lips were only inches apart. In that moment,, everything seemed to slow down, and time seemed to stand still.
Emerald stared at her with the same intensity. Some strands of her hair sticked to her face and he brought his hand closer,, gently pushing the hair to the back of her ear before his palms rested on her cheek.
Lyric’s heart couldn’t stop pounding in her chest as he brought his face closer and closer to hers. A shiver ran down her spine when his lips slightly brushed against hers.
“Can i… kiss you?” Emerald muttered and Lyric raised her head to meet with his.
As their eyes met,, the world seemed to fade away. She felt his hand gently touch her cheek, his fingers tracing a line down her jawline.
Her heart raced as his lips finally met hers, soft and gentle at first,, then with a growing intensity.
Their kiss was full of tenderness and passion, a dance of two hearts in perfect harmony.
In that moment, nothing else mattered,, no worries or fears,, no past or future.
There was only the heat of the moment,, the electricity between them, and the pure, unbridled passion of their kiss.
Lyric felt Emerald’s arms wrap around her,, pulling her close as they lost themselves in the moment.
The world around them ceased to exist,, leaving only the two of them in a sea of pure, unbridled emotion.